‘Pai Dao Din’ arrested while leading protest to demand release of other protesters
NSC mulls contingency plans to cope with potential security threats
Petition sought to remove Paetongtarn from culture ministry
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AI In-brief13 Sept 09:52
Petition sought to remove Paetongtarn from culture ministry
A political activist has urged the Senate Speaker to petition the Constitutional Court for the removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her new culture minister position.
This move follows her suspension from prime ministerial duties by the Constitutional Court over alleged negligence in handling a leaked foreign negotiation, raising questions about her integrity for a ministerial role while allegations are sub judice.
AI In-briefYesterday 12:38
NSC mulls contingency plans to cope with potential security threats
The National Security Council (NSC) held a special meeting to formulate contingency plans addressing global security threats, including Middle East tensions, cyber threats, and general unpredictability.
The council aims to refine existing national preparedness plans into more specific and actionable operational strategies to effectively cope with volatile international situations.
The NSC is proactively developing various potential scenarios to anticipate outcomes and ensure appropriate, rapid responses to evolving global challenges.