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Korea at top of Asean summit agenda
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/04/2017
» Asean leaders are expected to discuss tensions on the Korean Peninsula at the upcoming Asean summit in Manila later this month while issues related to the plight of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims are still regarded as a "non-Asean" matter, officials said this week.
Asia 'challenges' await for Trump
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 03/03/2017
» The 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, who has just promised a "new chapter of American greatness" during his speech to Congress on Wednesday may have "challenging' times" ahead in dealing with a more dynamic Asia, foreign affairs experts say.
Asean, EU strive for closer ties
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 13/10/2016
» The Asean-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) summit will usher in a new chapter of closer relations for the two regions, says Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.
Foreign affairs gets female head
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 18/08/2016
» Busaya Mathelin, the Thai ambassador to Belgium, will be made the first female permanent secretary for foreign affairs.
Prayut wants more from regional bloc
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 05/08/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on Asean member states to stand up for each other more firmly to overcome challenges in all areas of cooperation.
Amity treaty will boost Morocco ties, says envoy
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 03/08/2016
» Morocco's decision to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) will enable the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to engage more fully with African and Arabic countries, its envoy said.
Sudan policy maker urges stronger ties
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 09/07/2016
» Africa is the "continent for the future" for Thailand and there should be more exchanges on many more levels, according to Sudanese Health Minister Bahar Idris Abu Garda.
Govt lauds efforts to defeat trafficking
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 29/06/2016
» The Foreign Ministry says Thailand has worked tirelessly over the past year to improve its human trafficking situation and stands by its efforts even if the country doesn't budge from its low ranking in the US State Department's upcoming report.
Migrants to welcome Suu Kyi
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 22/06/2016
» SAMUT SAKHON - Thousands of Myanmar migrant workers are eagerly awaiting the visit of their democratic icon and national hero Aung San Suu Kyi in the coastal fishery centre of Samut Sakhon on Thursday.
Foreign affairs minister visiting Indonesia
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/02/2016
» Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai left Bangkok on a visit to Indonesia on Wednesday to discuss regional issues including problems in the fishing industry.