Internal Affairs

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

PM Paetongtarn Confirms Thaksin’s Readiness for Court Appearance on June 13

Bangkok: Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, assured that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not fled the country and is set to attend court on June 13. She confirmed his presence at Chansongla House amidst ongoing speculations. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn addressed the media before attending the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. She discussed the Supreme

Ministry of Interior Aims to Distribute 86,000 Land Title Deeds in 69 Provinces

Bangkok: The Ministry of Interior is advancing its initiative to conduct a comprehensive land survey with the goal of reducing inequality by issuing 86,000 land title deeds this year across 69 provinces. This effort aims to bolster land ownership stability and facilitate access to funding and investment opportunities. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, Secretary to the Minister

Phumtham Supports Jatuporn-Sonthi Collaboration, Urges Legal Compliance

Bangkok: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, addressed the recent announcement of collaboration between Mr. Jatuporn Promphan and Mr. Sonthi Limthongkul, emphasizing their right to cooperate while urging adherence to legal protocols. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jatuporn, former chairman of the red shirt movement and a lecturer with the People’s Fusion Group, publicly declared his

Thailand Enforces Strict Regulations on Short-Term Courses for International Students

Bangkok: Strict control and regulation of short-term courses for international students in Thailand have been officially implemented. The government has mandated that educational institutions must adhere to specified standards, with non-compliance potentially leading to course cancellation. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson, highlighted the government’s commitment, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and

Pheu Thai Party Prepares for Budget Discussion and Legislative Measures

Bangkok: Pheu Thai Party is gearing up to discuss the 2019 budget, showing support for the government’s efforts to use it as a means to address various issues faced by the population. The party is set to engage in an extraordinary session focusing initially on the Emergency Decree aimed at resolving call center problems, followed by the issue of a

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