Internal Affairs

Somsak Clarifies Thai Traditional Medicine Center Construction in Sukhothai

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

Bhumjaithai Party to Support 2026 Budget Bill Despite Thaksin’s Remarks

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,

Pichet to Face Constitutional Court Investigation Over Alleged Budget Violation

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

Pipat Allocates Increased Budget for Labor Skills Development Amid Budget Debates

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

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

Somsak Plans to Clarify Decision to Veto Medical Council Resolution

Samut Prakan: Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Public Health and Special President of the Medical Council, has declined to comment on his recent decision to veto a Medical Council resolution, stating that he will provide a detailed explanation tomorrow (May 30). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somsak was approached by the media during his mission in Samut Prakan Province

NACC Reveals Assets of Pakorn Mahannop After Departure as Election Commissioner

Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has disclosed the financial status of Mr. Pakorn Mahannop following his departure from the role of Election Commissioner on February 9, 2015. Mr. Pakorn, who divorced on August 29, 1985, reported total assets amounting to 6,783,523 baht. These include five lottery deposits in Government Savings Bank and Krung Thai Bank totaling 5,969,673 baht, investments

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has addressed questions regarding his potential candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing that as the leader of the second-largest coalition party, he does not aspire to the position at this time. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin responded to inquiries about his prospects of becoming prime