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High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2025
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
Thai foreign minister says Brics role is a step forward
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended Thailand's Brics membership, saying it was in the country's national interest and would be a boon to the economy and international cooperation.
Wellness hub opens in Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/01/2025
» Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) in Chiang Rai has officially opened an expanded wellness centre to address the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in northern Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Lanna Buddhist legend merits revival
Oped, Published on 19/12/2024
» When religious pilgrims trek to sacred sites, they reaffirm not only their faith but also their own culture and communities. One example is Spain's ancient route of Santiago de Compostela, which leads to the tomb of St James the Greater, one of the apostles who spread Christianity. It was established more than a thousand years ago, yet this route attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists today. Unesco recognised it as a World Heritage Site in 1985.
New threats in regional drugs fight
News, Published on 16/12/2024
» Cross-border and multisectoral cooperation among countries in the greater Mekong subregion (GMS) is needed to mitigate illicit drugs, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Cambodia talks to restart soon
News, Published on 09/11/2024
» Cambodia has been informed that negotiations on disputed maritime areas under the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) will resume after a joint technical committee (JTC) is formed by the middle of this month, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says.
PM pitches ‘3Cs’ approach at Mekong summit
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2024
» KUNMING, China - Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday proposed a 3Cs — connectivity, competitiveness and community — approach to build a stronger and more prosperous Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief
Published on 07/11/2024
» Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Myanmar’s junta chief on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Thursday, in a rare overseas trip by a general grappling with a civil war at home.
PM gives top priority to food security
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» Promoting Thailand’s exports and addressing food security concerns are among the major issues to be raised at two regional meetings in China, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.