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
Internal Affairs
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
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
Boonying Nitikanchana Urges Government to Allocate Special Budget for Expanding Health Services in Remote Areas
Ratchaburi: In a recent extraordinary session of the House of Representatives, Boonying Nitikanchana, an MP for Ratchaburi from the Kla Tham Party, called on the government to allocate a special budget for investment in expanding sub-district health promotion hospitals to better serve remote areas. The goal is to ensure timely medical treatment for residents who currently have limited access to
Senate Committee Investigates Medical Council’s Punishment of Doctors on Level 14
Bangkok: Two Senate committees have delved into the issue surrounding the 14th floor, stressing that their investigation aims at ensuring transparency and fairness, without any political motives or intentions to tarnish the medical profession’s reputation. They highlighted that the Department of Corrections and Police General Hospital have not been able to address this matter within the 45-day timeframe. According to
Surin: Revealed the results of the negotiations between the Thai and Cambodian Army Commanders, able to reach an agreement to withdraw troops from the conflict area, along with using the JBC mechanism at the government level to urgently solve problems in the border area. Major General Winthai Suvari, Army spokesman, revealed that today (29 May 2025) at 3:30 p.m., General