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Two new holidays announced; May 5 dropped
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 12/04/2017
» The nation will have two new public holidays starting this year, on July 28 and Oct 13, while May 5 will no longer serve as Coronation Day, the government announced Tuesday.
Duterte to pay official visit Monday
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/03/2017
» President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines is heading to Thailand for his first official visit next week.
BBC 'pulled own plug on broadcasts'
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/03/2017
» It was the BBC's decision to stop World Service broadcasts from its transmission station in Nakhon Sawan province, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday.
Thailand shines a light on Africa
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 05/03/2017
» Relations between Thailand and Africa have entered a new phrase of "concrete development", says Krekpan Roekchamnong, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's South Asia, Middle East and Africa Affairs Department.
Trump's refugee ban 'lacks sense', Kasit says
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 01/02/2017
» The former foreign minister has lashed out at US president Donald Trump's policy on migrants and refugees, saying the American president "had no sense" in dealing with the issues.
India breathes new life into Buddhist circuit
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 31/10/2016
» India is scaling up its efforts through heavy investments in connectivity to attract Buddhist pilgrims from across South and Southeast Asia, according to Union Tourism Secretary Vinod Zutshi.
Indian community gives back
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/10/2016
» The Indian community in Thailand has promised to carry on providing meaningful contributions to the Kingdom in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Late King's internationally recognised projects benefit nations
Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 24/10/2016
» The international community recognised the late King's development initiatives that benefited about 20 countries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said in his speech marking the United Nations Day on Monday.
Monarchs, leaders to visit, pay respects
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 21/10/2016
» The Sultan of Brunei, the monarch of and leaders of several other countries will visit Thailand to pay their respects to the late His Majesty the King, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana.
Volunteers show spirit, lend a hand
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.