Politics

Thailand’s House returns on August 25 with a THB400bn loan decree, the 2027 budget, charter reform and a no-confidence battle ahead.

NIDA Poll found that 62.75% cited corruption in local government recruitment exams as a stability concern, while 31.99% said the government would be unable to cope at all.

Security forces tightened controls after 25 incidents across three southern border provinces, while the Narathiwat Task Force imposed a 10.15pm–6am curfew.

The transport minister says objections to major projects must be based on reason, arguing that land behind the port at Hua Khao Daeng is at full capacity.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says political differences must be set aside when national interests align after meeting Thaksin Shinawatra at a funeral.

Thailand is studying feasibility, value for money and a technology-transfer framework following a US visit by the Permanent Secretary for Defence, Surasant Kongsiri says.

Thailand’s opposition is preparing to challenge the Anutin government over four controversies as Parliament reopens on August 25.

Bangkok lawmaker Anusorn Tamajai repeatedly called for peace and humanity as Min Aung Hlaing arrived, prompting parliament police to intervene.

Twenty people were injured and four people died in the shooting inside Debsirin Nonthaburi School. Anutin Charnvirakul also expressed condolences.

Anutin confirms the personal data leak is real, revealing the orange-shirt ID card photo was taken long ago, while Chaichanok points to possible political involvement.

NIDA Poll finds 89.53% of participants say Thais Help Thais Plus reduced costs, but only 26.81% link its benefits to government support.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand must use AI under a 4P framework, strengthen R&D, reform the state and spread economic growth beyond Bangkok.

Led by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt, the panel will set policy direction, review a national action plan and support Thailand’s efforts to join the OGP.