Bangkok: ‘iLaw-People’s Network’ issued a statement urging senators to cease selecting independent organizations, citing ongoing investigations by the Election Commission (EC) and National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) into alleged collusion in senator selection. The network aims to amplify public voices and prevent power misuse in self-investigations. According to Thai News Agency, the People’s Network for Drafting the Constitution and iLaw organized
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Rangsiman Rome Criticizes Somsak’s Veto in Thaksin’s Medical Case
Rome: Rangsiman Rome, MP for the party list and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, has voiced concerns regarding Somsak Thepsuthin’s decision to veto a resolution passed by the Medical Council concerning former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. According to Thai News Agency, Somsak, who serves as Minister of Public Health and special prime minister, reportedly intervened following a Medical Council
Scholarship Students Propel High-Tech Industry Development in Thailand
Bangkok: Scholarship students are being encouraged to use their research to not only advance their own businesses but also to assist startup entrepreneurs and support high-tech industries in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the government, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is promoting the growth of
Bangkok: “Lot 3 Senators” have requested to postpone acknowledging the collusion charges to June 5th, citing their commitments at the Senate meeting. According to Thai News Agency, 24 senators, who were summoned to acknowledge charges and provide clarifications regarding alleged collusion in the selection of senators to the 26th Investigation and Inquiry Committee of the EC Office, sent a letter
Bangkok: Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the House of Representatives, expressed his satisfaction with the first day of the 69 budget debate, highlighting the preparedness and usefulness of the information presented. Despite the absence of MPs, ministers, and the Prime Minister from the meeting room, they were able to follow the discussions via television and radio. He noted
Somsak Plans to Clarify Decision to Veto Medical Council Resolution
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
NACC Reveals Assets of Pakorn Mahannop After Departure as Election Commissioner
Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has disclosed the financial status of Mr. Pakorn Mahannop following his departure from the role of Election Commissioner on February 9, 2015. Mr. Pakorn, who divorced on August 29, 1985, reported total assets amounting to 6,783,523 baht. These include five lottery deposits in Government Savings Bank and Krung Thai Bank totaling 5,969,673 baht, investments
Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has addressed questions regarding his potential candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing that as the leader of the second-largest coalition party, he does not aspire to the position at this time. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin responded to inquiries about his prospects of becoming prime