Internal Affairs

Prime Minister Urges Opposition to Engage in 2016 Budget Discussions

Bangkok: The Prime Minister expressed readiness to engage in discussions regarding the 2016 budget, urging the opposition to fulfill their responsibilities. She emphasized that discussions with coalition party leaders have been extensive, rendering further talks unnecessary. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, addressed her preparedness to debate the draft budget bill for the fiscal year 2026.

Government Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Businesses and Substandard Imports

Bangkok: The government is accelerating the crackdown on foreign nominee businesses and substandard imported goods, moving forward with asset seizures and severe punishments, with damages worth more than 17 billion baht. Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government is moving forward with policies to solve the problem of substandard imported goods and foreign businesses that violate Thai

Mae Sai District Flood Relief Efforts Intensify as Sai River Overflows

Mae Sai: All sectors are rushing to help people in flooded areas in Mae Sai District. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that after Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, ordered Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, as Chairman of the Disaster Relief Committee, to urgently provide assistance to the people in the

PM to Hold Informal Talks with Myanmar to Address Chiang Rai Flooding

Kuala Lumpur: The Prime Minister is set to engage in informal discussions with Myanmar to address flooding issues in Chiang Rai. She expressed optimism that the situation would improve swiftly, having prepared since the previous year. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, commented on the flood situation in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, and

Pheu Thai to Pursue Legal Channels in Yingluck Rice Pledging Case

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party has expressed its intention to use legal avenues to address the rice pledging case involving former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The party plans to present the sale of 18.9 million tons of rice as new evidence to the Administrative Court, seeking a reconsideration of the case’s verdict. This move comes ahead of a proposed discussion on

Paetongtarn Refutes Claims of Meeting Yingluck in England, Clarifies Support Call

Kuala Lumpur: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, has firmly denied allegations of meeting former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in England. She clarified that she only called Yingluck to offer her support, emphasizing that a recent dramatic photo circulating online is, in fact, an old image. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn addressed the media before departing for the 46th

Thailand Opens Cassava Market in Saudi Arabia with Initial 20,000 Tons Export

Bangkok: Thailand has successfully negotiated to open the cassava market in Saudi Arabia, marking the first lot of 20,000 tons intended for animal feed, valued at over 136 million baht. Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced this development following efforts by the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce to expand the export market of Thai cassava

DDPM Urges 27 Provinces to Brace for Flash Floods and Mudslides in Late May

Bangkok: DDPM emphasizes 27 provinces to watch out for flash floods, forest runoff, flooding, and mudslides during May 26-30, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for 27 provinces across the North, Northeast, Central, and South regions of Thailand. The alert, spanning from May 26 to May 30, 2025,