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
People’s Party MPs Criticize Biased Drought Relief Budget Allocation
Bangkok: People’s Party Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the government’s budget allocation strategy for drought relief, criticizing its concentration in areas represented by coalition party MPs. Mr. Itthiphon Choltharasiri, an MP for Khon Kaen from the Prachachon Party, argued that the current budget allocations cannot effectively address the chronic issues of water management. According to Thai News Agency,
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Allocates Budget to Address Arsenic Pollution and Regional Stability
Bangkok: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a strategic budget allocation aimed at addressing both international challenges and pressing regional issues, such as arsenic pollution in the Kok River. Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Rasme Chaleechan, confirmed the ministry’s commitment to protecting national interests while emphasizing the need for prompt coordination with Myanmar to resolve environmental
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
Scholars Recommend Accelerating Negotiations With Cambodia With A Clear Stance
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
Yingluck’s Lawyer Prepares to Submit New Case Amid Asset Seizure Concerns
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
Bangkok: People’s Party Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the government’s budget allocation strategy for drought relief, criticizing its concentration in areas represented by coalition party MPs. Mr. Itthiphon Choltharasiri, an MP for Khon Kaen from the Prachachon Party, argued that the current budget allocations cannot effectively address the chronic issues of water management. According to Thai News Agency,