Bangkok: In a heated parliamentary session, Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, the first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed his frustration regarding the scrutiny and criticism of the parliamentary budget. He explained that the budget could indeed be audited and emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency. According to Thai News Agency, the controversy arose when Ms. Rakchanok Srinok, an MP

Bangkok: “Phao Bhum” has defended the government’s preparation of the 2026 budget, emphasizing its foundation on responsibility and fiscal discipline. The government has acknowledged a limited budgetary margin, with only one-quarter of funds available for discretionary use due to a high regular expenditure budget, which has been adjusted to 70.1%, marking the lowest level in 18 years. According to Thai

Bangkok: Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has expressed his readiness to continue serving the public after recovering from a recent slip and fall incident. According to Thai News Agency, Gen. Prawit conveyed his gratitude to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for expressing concern about his health. He assured that he has regained his strength and is prepared to fulfill his duties for

Bangkok: “Anutin” is urging the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) not to allow the statute of limitations to expire in the money laundering case involving Natthaporn Toprayoon, related to the Klongchan Cooperative. Natthaporn has been seen at various public locations, including the DSI and the Election Commission. Anutin suggests that if the DSI lacks sufficient resources, officials from the Department

Kuala Lumpur: The Prime Minister attended the meeting on the development plan for the Tripartite Economic Zone. The Prime Minister attended the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Trilateral Economic Development Plan Meeting, proposing three main approaches: joining hands to develop the agricultural sector, research, and innovation, indicating that investment should be made in technologies that can cope with natural disasters, as seen as

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister discusses with ADB Chairman to strengthen SMEs and all dimensions of Thailand through financial innovation tools, confirms readiness to promote and support sustainable and inclusive growth in the region. Today at the KLCC Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, met with Mr. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According

Kuala Lumpur: The Prime Minister stated that the 46th ASEAN Summit will benefit Thailand, cooperating to solve ASEAN problems, and talking to Arab countries and China, confident in creating stability and prosperity between each other. He revealed that ASEAN countries have sent proposals to the United States, waiting for a meeting to discuss the tariff wall, confirming that Thailand is

Bangkok: “Anutin” declares a strong personal relationship with “Thaksin,” emphasizing cooperation and unity in addressing Thailand’s pressing issues. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul discussed his recent meeting with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a special lecture focused on drugs and transnational crime. He clarified that political issues were not on