Day: February 7, 2024

Parliament, The Speaker of the Parliament welcomes the Prime Minister of Cambodia. It is hoped that the relations between the two countries at all levels will become closer. Confirming that the Thai parliament is ready to promote cooperation between all dimensions.

Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, Speaker of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, welcomed His Royal Highness Samdech Mahabodhi Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. To strengthen relations between Thailand and Cambodia With Mr. Pichet Muang Phan Second Vice President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, General Wichit Yathip, Chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia Friendship Group, Mr. Cherdkiat Atthakorn, Ambassador to Phnom Penh, also gave testimony. guarantee

Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Welcoming with pleasure and congratulated His Majesty Hun Manat on his election as Prime Minister in August 2023. Thailand and Cambodia have established diplo
matic relations with each other until now 73 years ago. Relations The past went smoothly in every aspect. In terms of culture, religion, politics, there were exchanges of visits at the government leadership level, the royal family level, and the parliamentary level. In addition, the Prime Minister of Thailand also visited Cambodia, the first country in ASEAN after taking office as Prime Minister, as well as the Prime Minister of Cambodia who was the first country to visit Thailand. After assuming the position

‘In terms of relations between the Thai parliament and the Cambodian parliament, there is a very close relationship. A Thai-Cambodian Parliamentary Friendship Group has been established and activities are regularly held to strengthen relations between them. He hopes that the relationship between the two countries will become closer. The Thai Parliament is ready to fully promote relations and cooperation between them in every dimension,’ said the Speaker of the Parliament.

Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor said he w
ill travel to Cambodia to attend the Ramadan iftar party on March 21, 2024 in Phnom Penh, following the invitation of the Cambodian Prime Minister who had invited him earlier. The Prime Minister of Cambodia will attend the event along with Muslim leaders from various countries. Ambassador as well as the Muslim people in the country

On this occasion, the Speaker of the National Assembly conveyed his condolences to Samdech Akka Maha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister of Cambodia. and invited the President of the National Assembly of Cambodia to visit the Thai Parliament. And the Prime Minister of Cambodia invited the Speaker of the National Assembly to visit Cambodia as well.

His Majesty Hun Manat, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Thank you to the Speaker of the National Assembly for the welcome. He also congratulated the two countries for enhancing their strategic partnership relationship. This will be a channel to promote cooperation that will bring Thailand and Cambodia closer togethe
r. Especially in education, culture, investment, finance, and peace and order along the border. Moreover, Thailand was the first country that he officially visited after taking office as Prime Minister.

‘Currently, there are many Thai companies investing in Cambodia. All of these companies play an important role in enhancing bilateral trade with a total trade value of 8 billion USD. Cambodia agreed with the Speaker that legislative relations are very close through the friendship group of parliamentarians of the two countries. Parliament, as the country’s legislative body, plays a crucial role in supporting the government in its development. and promote cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia And I hope that the relationship between the legislatures of the two countries will be closer and more developed in the future,’ said the Cambodian Prime Minister.

Source: Thai News Agency

Government House, The Prime Minister accepts the decision of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to not reduce interest rates. But I don’t agree. Confirming that he has no right to interfere Will it be reduced next or not? You have to keep looking at the numbers.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Tri-Minister of Finance, gave an interview after chairing a meeting of the National Committee to prepare for the 2026 annual meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Council of Governors. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5 to 2 to maintain the policy interest rate at 2.50 percent per year, saying that it must be accepted. It is the duty of the MPC. We do not have the right. When the voting results come out like that, the government cannot intervene.

‘If asked if I agree, I have to say I don’t agree. But it has no right to interfere. The MPC has independence in implementing monetary policy. As I studied and Mr. Phumtham I learned yesterday (February 6) that we want to see mone
tary and fiscal policy work together. And now inflation has been negative for 4 months,’ the Prime Minister said.

When asked to reiterate that even though this resolution has not yet reduced the interest rate But do you still expect that next time it will decrease? The Prime Minister said that he must keep looking at the numbers. He has no indication as to what needs to be reduced. But the numbers come out all the time. If the numbers indicate that there is no need to reduce He will come out and tell his opinion whether he is different or agrees or sees fit. Or you have to persuade, you have to talk, you have to keep doing it.

As for whether differences of opinion between the executive branch and the operational side will be an obstacle to policy management, the Prime Minister said that there are obstacles and must be resolved in every matter. Whether it’s a drug problem social safety issues Or the problem of PM2.5 dust. When we are here, we have been chosen and said, ‘When we are representatives of the peo
ple, we are chosen to take care of various problems that occur in Thai society. The problems vary in difficulty. Must keep trying. I did not lose heart or give up. Because we’ve come to stand here. The well-being of our fellow citizens is the most important thing. We must take care that when we have different opinions we must talk together.’

The reporter reported that the meeting of the national committee to prepare for the annual meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Council of Governors 2026 today (Feb. 7) had the name of Mr. Setthaput. Suthiwat Narueput The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) also attended the meeting. But it appears that Mr. Setthaput Send a representative to attend the meeting instead.

Source: Thai News Agency

Government House, Government spokesperson reveals the Prime Minister is committed to increasing medical benefits. ‘Comprehensive Cancer’ increases proactive screening and care for 30 baht gold card users for thorough, equal coverage.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government is aware of the health problem. cancer problems and the importance of cancer prevention By moving forward to drive a comprehensive cancer policy Continuously under the gold patent From September 2023, to prevent, screen, care for, and rehabilitate cancer patients with effective treatment services and additional proactive screening. The government has included additional cancer treatment benefits, such as local brachytherapy services to treat Patients with eye tumors Prostate cancer surgery service Colon and rectal cancer Liver and pancreatic cancer and bile ducts using a robot and proton radiation therapy services

‘Two services have been added for proactive cancer screening: (1) breast
cancer screening service with mammography and ultrasound for Thai women aged 40 years and over who have a family history of breast cancer. milk once a year, targeting 40,600 screening services in 2024 (2) Urine testing service, ready-made rapid liver fluke test kit, to be an option for Thai people of all rights who are 15 years of age and up. Go to a high-risk group for screening for liver fluke disease. and bile duct cancer itself Both items are in the process of organizing the system to be efficient,’ said a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office.

Mr. Chai said that the government has organized a system to care for cancer patients in the final stages. By requiring agencies or organizations that provide care for bedridden patients Palliative and end-of-life care services such as temples, Christian churches, mosques, private organizations, and health establishments. It is a referral service unit specialized in biosanitation. or biomedical unit As a legal public health service center according to Section 3
of the National Health Security Act, B.E. 2002

‘Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Give importance to prevention, screening, care and rehabilitation of cancer patients. intends to drive a comprehensive cancer policy Supporting 30 baht gold card users to receive additional public health services according to the goals of the The National Health Security Act of 2002, the Prime Minister believes that comprehensive, thorough and equitable access to public health services will be another opportunity to reduce inequality in society,’ said a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office.

Mr. Chai said the Prime Minister thanked Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health and Ministry of Public Health personnel. The workplace manages and responds to government policy quickly and with high efficiency. To make the people understand the government’s intention to make “One ID card Take care of people’s health Can be treated anywhere Every disease’.

Source: Thai News Agency

Parliament, Almost finished beautifully! The meeting of MPs agreed to send the draft Fisheries Act to the Cabinet for consideration before sending it back to the House of Representatives for consideration again on February 22.

at the government building in the meeting of the House of Representatives Agenda to consider the draft bill to amend the Fisheries Emergency Decree B.E. 2015 B.E…. proposed by all 6 members of the House of Representatives. Mr. Phichet Chuemuangphan The second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who acted as chairman of the meeting at that time, opened the door for the proponents of all 5 draft laws to summarize and conclude. before asking for opinions from members of the House of Representatives Or not to send the draft law to the Cabinet for consideration for 60 days before sending it back to the House of Representatives for a first reading?

This matter caused Mr. Wirot Lakkhana Adisorn, MP from the Kao Klai Party, to stand up and discuss that he did not agree to hold
this draft law for another 60 days, questioning whether the MP would answer questions from the people on the matter. How can this be? The previous government had already set up a committee to consider the draft law. If this government takes it back into consideration first, it may delay the draft law.

On this issue, there were various discussions at the meeting until there was a protest between opposition MPs and the government, such as Mr. Akaradej Wongpitakroj, Ratchaburi Provincial MP. Ruam Thai Sang Chat Party Standing up, he said that government MPs have considered that the Fisheries Act is a law that the people have been waiting for for a long time. They must be careful. It will be cooked and cannot be eaten.

Make Mr. Chutipong Phiphobphinyo, Rayong Party MP, advance further. rose up to protest against Mr. Pichet Let’s decide on the word ‘Suk Yak Pao Kien’, fearing that it will be an accusation against the person who proposed the law. Until Mr. Pichet The meeting was suspended to allow the two whips t
o discuss the matter first. to find a conclusion

Then, when returning to the meeting again, Mr. Chada Thaiset, Deputy Minister of Interior. He said that proposing the draft law is the duty of MPs from consultation with The Royal Decree found that the draft Fisheries Act contained relevant international law provisions. Therefore, it was necessary to accept the draft law for the Cabinet to consider. Personally, he viewed that 60 days was too long, so he proposed that the Cabinet bring the draft law back for consideration for only 15 days.

Making Mr. Nattawut Buaprathum, party list MP, advance. Stand up and suggest that there will be no vote, that the Cabinet should consider the draft law and Request that the draft Fisheries Act come back for consideration at the council meeting again on February 22.

In the end, the House of Representatives meeting agreed that the Cabinet would take the draft law back for consideration and bring it back to the House of Representatives meeting again on February 22, despite som
e MPs requesting a vote that the House Do you agree or not to propose the draft law to be taken back for consideration first, such as Mr. Phithakdet Dechdecho, Member of Parliament for Nakhon Si Thammarat Province? Democrat Party until Mr. Phichet The meeting must be closed immediately.

Source: Thai News Agency

House of Representatives, “Anutin” stated that there are millions of illegal guns throughout the country. Point out it’s a good thing. Start amnesty for illegal guns, allowing owners to return them to the state without breaking the law.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Referring to the case where the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting discussed amnesty in illegal gun cases, it was considered an order from Prime Minister Settha Thavisin to control illegal firearms. In principle, a law must be enacted, whether it be an Act or a Royal Decree. Initially, it is expected that it will be a Royal Decree on people who own unregistered firearms or imitation weapons. To be given to government agencies and issued as an amnesty This is considered an approach that the Ministry of Interior intends to proceed with. and has government support which can be accelerated faster

Mr. Anutin also admitted that there are millions of illegal guns in Thailand. This doesn’t just mean guns. But it also in
cludes artificial objects instead of guns. Especially gun replica products that are toys. and adapted It has become a very powerful gun. It can destroy lives and cause injuries to people. This is a good opportunity for those who possess these things that are considered illegal. Has been returned to the state without guilt.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, NACC Secretary-General emphasizes that borrowing digital money risks burdening the country’s debt. I accept that I have no authority to determine what the government should do or not do. It is proposed that if the state wants to help people, it should select only vulnerable groups.

Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Secretary-General of the NACC, made a statement regarding Digital Project Loan Act In summary, there are 8 proposals to the government and admits that there is no authority to determine what the government should do or not do. Mr. Niwatchai would like to analyze the operation of the project to ensure that the benefits will not fall to political parties, politicians, or favor any group. which may be considered policy corruption which stated that it was carried out to stimulate the economy But people see that the economy can still use other methods. instead of giving away digital money Borrowing money risks financial discipline and the country’s debt burden.

However, the NACC offers the opinion
that if the state wants to help the people, it should only select vulnerable groups that cannot help themselves. and it is normal budget money It is not a loan based on The Emergency Decree borrows money, but the NACC does not have the authority to suspend or veto government projects. and confirm that such opinions are presented as a proactive way of working To prevent damage But so far no damage has occurred.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai Orchid School, Election Commission meets to prepare for selecting senators. referendum Executive level brainstorming Raise the standard of work

Mr. Itthiporn Boonprakong, Chairman of the Election Commission (EC), chaired the workshop to develop the work. Raising the standard of work and internal management No. 1/2024 between 7 – 9 February with the Election Commission Secretary General of the Election Commission Deputy Secretary-General of the Election Commission and Director of the Political and Election Development Institute attended the meeting. This workshop was organized to prepare for the selection of senators and preparation for the referendum. To be in line with the current situation of the country.

Such a discussion The meeting discussed Exchange ideas Grouping to collect problem conditions Administrative obstacles Selection of senators and referendum along with observations Guidelines and recommendations of the Election Commission About management, work leading to practice to gain know
ledge Understanding of the direction of developing office operations in the same direction There is integration between both the central and regional areas. To make work more efficient and effective

Attendees will be informed of the mission plan. Guidelines and work development Raise the standard of work and management within projects and missions in selecting senators and voting in referendums. As well as projects for fiscal year 2024 and activities to build relationships between office administrators and network partners and heads of government agencies.

Source: Thai News Agency