Internal Affairs

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

Thanyaburi Municipal Elections Witness Voter Turnout Amid Cloudy Weather

Thanyaburi: People are gradually exercising their rights in the Thanyaburi Municipality Election, Pathum Thani Province. This year, everyone is watching to see how much the candidates for the municipal council that have been in the news will affect the election results. According to Thai News Agency, the atmosphere since morning at various polling stations has seen a continuous turnout of

Noppadol Urges Objective Evaluation in 14th Floor Case

Bangkok: “Noppadol” has called for all parties involved in the 14th floor case to evaluate the situation based on facts and legal principles, urging against decisions driven by emotions and discouraging undue pressure on the justice process. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Noppadol Pattama, a Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai Party and former Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Election Commission Reports Smooth Municipal Elections Nationwide

Bangkok: The Election Commission has expressed satisfaction with the overall smoothness of the municipal elections held nationwide, with hopes that the target of 70% voter turnout will be achieved. They have also instructed officials to clearly announce the votes and prepare contingency plans in case of rain or power outages. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Ittiporn Boonprakong, Chairman of

Anusorn Clarifies Medical Council Issue Does Not Impact Government

Bangkok: Mr. Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, a party-list MP from the Pheu Thai Party, has addressed concerns regarding the Medical Council’s decision to penalize three doctors involved in the hospitalization of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He emphasized that this issue is confined to the Medical Council’s discretion and should not be politicized or used against the current government, as it is