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.

Bangkok: Reporters conveyed that an event entitled ‘There is Only One Truth’ took place at Thammasat University for the second time. According to Thai News Agency, the event attracted a significant audience eager to engage with discussions on pressing social and national issues, such as the parliamentary renovation budget, the misuse of public funds, the Student Loan Fund’s overwhelming debt,

Bangkok: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), under the Ministry of Interior, has issued an urgent alert to 52 provinces across Thailand, warning them to brace for potential flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and flooding from May 23-27, 2025. The DDPM is actively coordinating with regions at risk to monitor and prepare for these possible natural disasters. According

Bangkok: Chusak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has expressed his support for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in her ongoing legal battle concerning a compensation order of over ten billion baht related to rice sales. Chusak sympathizes with Yingluck and supports efforts to reduce the debt, arguing that assets gained from the project should be used to

Bangkok: Mr. Sonthiya Sawasdee, former advisor to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights, has intensified his efforts to prompt an investigation into Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, by submitting additional documents to the Election Commission (EC). His submission aims to address concerns about Mr. Pirapan’s alleged shareholding in four

London: The Prime Minister presented Thai SELECT certificates to certify the standards of Thai restaurants in London, underscoring the government’s initiative to leverage the food industry as a cultural soft power that generates economic value. The dish ‘Miang Kham’ has become a prominent menu item in Thai restaurants across England. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman of

Bangkok: Mr. Maris Sengiamphong, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, announced the official visit of Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), to Thailand from May 21-23. The visit aimed to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two nations and enhance cooperation as an important foundation for future collaboration. According

Bangkok: Mr. Prasert Jantarawongthong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has announced the formation of a subcommittee to tackle the water contamination issue in the Kok River, affecting Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. He will chair the subcommittee, which aims to address water quality problems urgently. A meeting is scheduled for May 27 to