Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed addressing questions regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s demand for the Interior Ministry seat, asserting that he continues to work diligently. When approached by reporters at the parliament, where he was present for a vote on the 2026 budget bill, Anutin claimed to have a “stomachache” and avoided

Bangkok: Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the distribution of digital wallet money for Phase 3 will be postponed indefinitely. The decision comes without a set timeline, although reasons for the delay have been cited. According to Thai News Agency, Pichai addressed remarks made by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who suggested that the Ministry

Bangkok: Revealing the names of the “73 Arahants” who are set to discuss the draft of the 2026 budget bill, with the first meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025. The meeting will decide on the chairman and vice chairman and outline the framework for their work. According to Thai News Agency, the list of the special committee considering the draft

Bangkok: Chuan Leekpai, a Member of Parliament from the Democrat Party, has raised concerns over the Royal Thai Police’s handling of its aircraft maintenance budget following two helicopter crashes within one month that resulted in the deaths of nine skilled officers. The incidents highlight, according to Chuan, systemic issues in the allocation and management of maintenance funds for police helicopters.

Bangkok: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health, has elucidated details surrounding the construction of a Thai traditional medicine center in Khiri Mas District, Sukhothai Province, emphasizing that the initiative carries no personal benefits and aims to address the shortage of doctors in state hospitals. The project seeks to accommodate medical students from private and international universities, although it may

Bangkok: “Pipat” confirms that Bhumjaithai will not reject the draft of the 2016 budget bill. Pipat insists that Bhumjaithai will not reject the draft of the 69 budget bill, insists on casting votes for the whole party because it is polite, ignores “Thaksin’s” words to reclaim the Interior Ministry, insists that it has no effect. According to Thai News Agency,

Bangkok: “Pichet” Chueamuangphan, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed his readiness to face an investigation after the People’s Party announced plans to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court, alleging a violation of Section 144. The controversy centers around accusations of improper budget management for field trips, with Mr. Pichet maintaining there has been no

Bangkok: Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, has addressed concerns over budget allocations within the Ministry of Labor, emphasizing the need to enhance labor skills both domestically and for export. The Department of Skill Development has received a notable budget increase, while the social security budget has seen reductions. This budgetary decision aligns with efforts to develop labor skills in areas