Bangkok: In an extraordinary House of Representatives meeting, a clash erupted between Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, First Deputy Speaker of the House, and Mr. Phrits Wacharasindhu, MP and spokesperson for the Prachachon Party, over the budget for improving the parliament. The debate centered around the draft budget bill for the fiscal year 2026, amounting to 3.78 trillion baht. According to Thai
Internal Affairs
Anutin Declines to Address Somsak’s Veto on Medical Council Resolution
Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, formerly the Minister of Public Health, avoided commenting on Somsak Thepsuthin’s decision to veto the Medical Council’s resolution. This resolution involved punitive measures against three doctors who treated Thaksin Shinawatra on the 14th floor while allegedly singing the song “Please don’t ask who I was in the past.” According to
PM Confirms Court’s Tariff Freeze on Trump Will Not Affect Thai Negotiations
Bangkok: The Prime Minister confirmed that the Federal Trade Court’s tariff suspension on “Trump” will not affect the Thai negotiation plan. The team is still moving forward. Until today, there is still no clear date. He feels comfortable that many ASEAN countries are at the same level as Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, addressed
Bangkok: Scholars are urging Thailand to expedite its negotiations with Cambodia, emphasizing the need for a clear and firm stance. Assoc. Prof. Panithan Wattanayagorn, an expert in security and foreign affairs, has highlighted potential issues in the stance expressed by Cambodian senior leaders on social media, which he described as two-faced politics. According to Thai News Agency, Assoc. Prof. Panithan
Bangkok: Yingluck Shinawatra’s personal lawyer, Narawit Lahlaeng, has revealed that he is currently in the process of collecting necessary documents and figures to submit a new case. Alongside this, he plans to attach a request to the Ministry of Finance to delay the asset seizure process related to the rice pledging scheme. The final decision, he noted, rests with the
Anutin Open to Collaboration with Prachachon Party if Policies Align
Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has expressed openness to future collaboration with the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, also known as the Prachachon Party, provided that their policies align. Despite rumors of being a reserve prime minister, Anutin has reaffirmed his party’s support for Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra as the prime minister and confirmed his role as
Budget Clash in Parliament Sparks Heated Debate Over Fiscal Priorities
Bangkok: In an extraordinary House of Representatives meeting, a clash erupted between Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, First Deputy Speaker of the House, and Mr. Phrits Wacharasindhu, MP and spokesperson for the Prachachon Party, over the budget for improving the parliament. The debate centered around the draft budget bill for the fiscal year 2026, amounting to 3.78 trillion baht. According to Thai
Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, formerly the Minister of Public Health, avoided commenting on Somsak Thepsuthin’s decision to veto the Medical Council’s resolution. This resolution involved punitive measures against three doctors who treated Thaksin Shinawatra on the 14th floor while allegedly singing the song “Please don’t ask who I was in the past.” According to