Bangkok: Former Senate candidate Kusumalawati Sirikomut has initiated legal proceedings against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, alleging defamation due to his derogatory comments. The lawsuit, filed at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road, accuses Anutin of defamation by advertising, following his remarks labeling Kusumalawati as “a stubborn person” with a “bad personality” and a tendency to

Bangkok: Responding on behalf of the Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed allegations regarding the misuse of the national budget for international travel. Mr. Phumtham emphasized that the Prime Minister possesses substantial personal assets, making it unnecessary for her to embezzle government funds for such purposes. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham

Bangkok: ‘Phumtham’ expresses astonishment over military claims that 10,000 liters of oil disappeared due to evaporation, urging a thorough investigation by armed forces commanders. He remains skeptical, noting similar claims have been heard for some time. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, who serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed reports of a military

Bangkok: Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, expressed his sympathy for former Prime Minister Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra regarding the rice pledging scheme. As a former Minister of Commerce, Phumtham recounted how he had initially advised Yingluck against selling the last lot of rice, which was later sold at 18 baht per kilogram, a price that had

Bangkok: ‘Phumtham’ defends the Royal Thai Air Force, asserting its right to sue after Move Forward Party MP Chirat Thongsuwan accused it of demanding benefits. He highlighted that being an MP does not grant the freedom to speak on all matters and criticized Rangsiman Rome, another MP, emphasizing that party-switching is a personal issue and maturity is needed in political

Bangkok: Prasertpong Sornnuwat, a party-list MP of the Prachachon Party, has announced a search for Pichai Naripthaphan, the Minister of Commerce, following his failure to address the declining palm oil prices affecting farmers. During a press conference, Prasertpong highlighted the minister’s apparent inaction, questioning whether Pichai was unwell or preoccupied with other matters. He urged Pichai to resign if he

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, acknowledged having a conversation with Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao, advisor to the chairman of the Klatham Party, following a lengthy period without contact. He urged against sparking drama by associating their meeting with the Senate collusion case or an impending Cabinet reshuffle. He noted that while any political developments

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is nearing the conclusion of a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the ongoing unrest in Thailand’s southern border provinces. As part of this initiative, Phumtham will visit the region to engage with local stakeholders and gather feedback on the operational challenges faced by various sectors. According to Thai News Agency,