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

Bangkok: Mr. Chaiyaphon Saton, a Member of Parliament from Bangkok representing the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the current allocation and management of the defense budget, urging the Thai military to cease withholding funds and to adopt a more strategic approach in managing resources. He emphasized the necessity for the military to enhance its operational efficiency and transparency to

Bangkok: “Chulaphan” insists that Thailand is not close to being a “failed state” following recent political debates. Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, addressed concerns about the nation’s economic stability and the preparation of the 2016 budget in response to the US court’s decision to halt President Donald Trump’s tax measures. According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister

Bangkok: Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the budget allocation for the Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Highways, highlighting the need for reform in contractor classification to prevent corruption and save taxpayer money. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wirot detailed the financial mismanagement within the departments, pointing out that

Bangkok: Ms. Kanchana Changwat, Chaiyaphum MP of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), delivered a speech in support of the draft of the 2026 Budget Act, emphasizing the vital role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in empowering farmers through improved access to land and credit. According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry has been allocated a budget of 133,177

Bangkok: Gen. Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, confirmed an ongoing strategy to reduce military personnel while increasing salaries within the Ministry of Defense’s budget. According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Navy initially requested two frigates, but policy concerns over potentially wasting 35 billion baht led to a decision to purchase one frigate at a time. In his

Bangkok: A mayoral candidate for Damnoen Saduak Subdistrict in Ratchaburi Province has taken a formal step to contest the recent mayoral election results, citing irregularities that suggest the election process was compromised. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Somphot Nokthong-Uthai, the candidate for mayor of Damnoen Saduak Subdistrict Municipality, has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC). He

Bangkok: Mr. Chaiyaphon Saton, a Member of Parliament from Bangkok representing the Prachachon Party, has raised concerns over the current allocation and management of the defense budget, urging the Thai military to cease withholding funds and to adopt a more strategic approach in managing resources. He emphasized the necessity for the military to enhance its operational efficiency and transparency to