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
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
Negotiation Results: ‘Thai-Cambodian Army’ Withdraws Troops from Conflict Zone
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
Senator Dr. Prem Urges Delay in Certification of Independent Organizations Amid Collusion Concerns
Bangkok: Dr. Prem, a senator, has formally requested the Senate President to postpone the certification process for four independent organizations. The aim is to prevent potential accusations of collusion, as ongoing investigations into Senate election issues continue to unfold. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Premsak Piayura submitted a letter to Mr. Mongkol Surachat, President of the Senate, urging a
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