Internal Affairs

Government Reaffirms Control Over COVID-19 Amid Declining Cases in Thailand

Bangkok: The government insists that COVID-19 can still be controlled, urging the public for strict cooperation to prevent the disease’s spread. The confirmation comes as the number of cases continues to decrease across the country. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy government spokeswoman, shared insights from the Ministry of Public Health, revealing a consistent decline in COVID-19

Half-Half Travel Program Set to Launch in July with Revised Conditions

Bangkok: The Half-Half Travel program is scheduled to launch in July, with registration expected to open by mid-May. The program aims to boost domestic tourism by offering citizens subsidized travel opportunities. According to Thai News Agency, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, has disclosed updates on the Thai Half-Half project. The project is operating under an initial

Election Commission Orders Investigation into Alleged Vote-Buying in Kalasin

Kalasin: The Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission announced that the opening of municipal ballot boxes nationwide went smoothly, and stressed the importance of adhering to election laws while urgently investigating a reported vote-buying incident in Kalasin. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Col. Rapipong Chirapattanaluck, the deputy secretary-general of the Election Commission, held a press conference regarding the

NACC Committee to Probe Procurement and Senate Election Issues

Bangkok: Prepare to invite the Comptroller General’s Department to provide information on procurement and budget disbursement for the Office of the Auditor General’s Building. Chalat’, chairman of the NACC committee, will investigate 2 hot issues. On May 14, the Comptroller General’s Department will be invited to provide information on the procurement and budget disbursement of the State Audit Office building

Thai Government Proposes 4.5 Billion Baht Budget for New Phase of ODOS Project

Bangkok: The government is set to propose a budget of 4.5 billion baht to the Cabinet for the new phase of the Outstanding Development Opportunity Scholarship (ODOS) project. This initiative aims to provide over 7,200 scholarships for students to study both domestically and abroad. Scholarships will be distributed among three types of students, aligning with the Prime Minister’s policy to

Thailand Continues to Capture the Hearts of Chinese Tourists with Strategic Initiatives

Bangkok: The government is moving forward to increase confidence among tourists in all dimensions. According to Thai News Agency, Thailand continues to rank among the top destinations for Chinese tourists, as revealed by the latest data from Alipay and its affiliated application Alipay+. During the long Labor Day holiday and the recent Golden Week festival, Thailand maintained its position among

Election Commission Chairman Denies Overreaction in Issuing Summons to Senators

Bangkok: The Election Commission Chairman, Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong, has defended his decision to issue summonses to senators, insisting it was not an overreaction but a necessary procedural step in acknowledging charges. Mr. Ittiporn clarified that the summons process was conducted in accordance with established procedures and timeframes, emphasizing collaboration between the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Election Commission