Internal Affairs

Phumtham Confirms Cambodian Encroachment into No Man’s Land at Thai Border

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, has confirmed that Cambodia has encroached 200 meters into a No Man’s Land area along the Thai-Cambodian border. He emphasized the need for negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), clarifying that this does not equate to yielding, as Thailand possesses substantial information and evidence regarding the situation. The

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has unanimously decided not to accept the appeal lodged by Mr. Nattaporn Toprayoon, which sought to challenge the Election Commission’s role in alleged collusion during the selection of senators. The court’s decision was based on an earlier order, No. 36/2568 dated April 9, 2568, which also declined to entertain the petition. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: “Reserve Senator” calls on the chairman of the Election Commission to maintain integrity following reports of his potential resignation due to pressure from unspecified sources. He urged the Election Commission to act with honesty and straightforwardness and demanded a review of disciplinary actions against “Saewang,” giving the Commission a seven-day deadline for action. According to Thai News Agency, the

Thai Prime Minister Discusses Thai-Cambodian Border Issue, Reaffirms Peaceful Resolution Principles

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has initiated a discussion to evaluate the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border, emphasizing adherence to principles of peace and confirming that Thailand does not recognize the authority of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The Prime Minister insists that discussions should focus solely on problematic areas without expanding the issues further. According to Thai News Agency,

Chulaphan Advocates for Integrated Entertainment Venues with Casinos for Economic Boost

Bangkok: Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, has articulated his readiness to draft laws for integrated entertainment venues that align with societal acceptance, emphasizing the inclusion of casinos to enhance Thailand’s economic competitiveness. He conveyed this during a session with the Senate Special Committee on the Study of the Opening of the Entertainment Complex, led by Dr. Weeraphan Suwannammai.

Senator Angkana Criticizes Supporters for Provoking Military Involvement in Border Dispute

Bangkok: Senator Angkana Neelapaijit has criticized supporters who are provoking soldiers to intervene in the Thai-Cambodian border situation. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Angkana emphasized that no one would willingly cede their home and criticized the Prime Minister’s handling of the issue, stressing the importance of maintaining open communication and finding peaceful resolutions. Senator Angkana addressed the complexities of

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court is waiting for documents from relevant agencies to clarify the Senate’s petition against “Phumtham-Thawee” for allegedly using the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to interfere with the Election Commission during an investigation into Senate collusion. According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court is reviewing a petition submitted by the President of the Senate. The petition

Bangkok: Abhisit Vejjajiva, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, has expressed skepticism over the proposed casino law’s ability to stimulate tourism, drawing comparisons to the underground lottery issue and voicing concerns about potential negative signals from China regarding travel to Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Abhisit articulated his long-standing stance against the legalization of casinos during a presentation to