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,

Bangkok: “Natthaphon” has dispatched a team of lawyers to petition the Election Commission to forward a case to the Constitutional Court for the removal of 138 senators. The senators are accused of acting in favor of, or being under the control of, a political party. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nattaporn Toprayoon, a former advisor to the Ombudsman, has

Bangkok: The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is set to increase the number of sign language interpreters and employ individuals with disabilities across the country by 2025-2026. This initiative aims to address the shortage of interpreters that hinders access to essential services for people with hearing or communication impairments. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister

Geneva: Paethongtarn”, Prime Minister, emphasized at the World Health Assembly (WHA78) that Thailand is moving forward with the universal health strategy, highlighting health as the foundation of sustainable development, and is ready to use digital technology to drive the public health system, aiming for the SDGs. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office,