Internal Affairs

MP Phanthil Declines Parliament Tour with Deputy Speaker Pichet Amid Budget Concerns

Bangkok: MP Phanthil Nuamchim has publicly stated his decision to decline an invitation to tour the parliament with Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, citing ongoing concerns about budget allocations and potential constitutional violations. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phanthil, representing Bangkok from the Prachachon Party, emphasized that joining Mr. Pichet, MP for Chiang Rai and First Deputy Speaker of the House

Prime Minister’s Sore Throat Before Crucial Budget Vote

Bangkok: The Prime Minister arrived at the Parliament building ahead of a pivotal vote on the draft budget bill 69. This event marked the final day of deliberations before the initial vote to approve or reject the 2026 fiscal budget bill. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, entered the House of Representatives meeting at 2:50

Government Spokesman Confirms No Closure of Thai-Cambodian Border Checkpoints

Bangkok: Government spokesman confirms that no Thai-Cambodian border checkpoints will be closed, reassuring that today there are many tourists during the long holiday, and that business is normal. He urged some groups not to incite or stir up conflict, emphasizing that it is not beneficial for all Thai people. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the

Bangkok Tops Global Ranking for Remote Work and Low Cost

Bangkok: Deputy government spokesperson reveals that the New York Post website ranks Bangkok as the number 1 best city for remote work – low costs, fast internet, beautiful views, all in one city. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy government spokeswoman, revealed that information from the New York Post website from the United States ranked each city to receive a full score

Dr. Tul Sitthisamwong Refutes Claims of Medical Council Chat Group Agreement

Bangkok: Dr. Tul Sitthisamwong has confirmed that no one in the Medical Council chat group responded affirmatively to controversial statements. Dr. Tul, a political activist, academic, and Thai doctor, addressed the media concerning claims made by Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, who accused the Medical Council of lacking ethics. Mr. Thaksin alleged that some individuals in the group

‘iLaw-People’s Network’ Demands Senators Halt Self-Monitoring Selections Amid Election Fraud Investigation

Bangkok: ‘iLaw-People’s Network’ issued a statement urging senators to cease selecting independent organizations, citing ongoing investigations by the Election Commission (EC) and National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) into alleged collusion in senator selection. The network aims to amplify public voices and prevent power misuse in self-investigations. According to Thai News Agency, the People’s Network for Drafting the Constitution and iLaw organized

Bangkok: “Seri Pisut” leader, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temiyawes, has expressed his belief that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attend the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for June 13. This statement follows the submission of significant evidence regarding Thaksin’s treatment at the Police General Hospital. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chanchai Issarasenarak, a former Democrat Party MP, along with