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Govt ramps up shipping and aviation safeguards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand has stepped up monitoring and contingency measures for shipping and aviation as tensions in the Middle East intensify, with authorities assisting Thai nationals and coordinating safe passage for commercial vessels affected by disruptions at key maritime chokepoints.
8 Thais due home tomorrow
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that eight Thai nationals evacuated from Iran are due to arrive home tomorrow, raising the total number of Thais assisted in leaving the Middle East since the latest conflict erupted there to 1,499.
Status of 3 Thai crew still unclear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand is awaiting confirmation of the status of the three remaining crew members of the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree, which was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz and later drifted into Iranian waters.
Thailand seeks Iran's help for safety of seafarers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/03/2026
» Thailand has asked Iran to assist three Thai crew members aboard the Mayuree Naree and to ensure the safe passage of Thai merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Govt urges citizens to leave Israel
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals to leave the Middle East, particularly Israel, as fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
New govt must lead border talks: Sihasak
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Cambodia's proposal to convene a meeting of the Thai–Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to discuss territorial demarcation must wait until a new government assumes office.
Thai cabinet endorses visa revamp
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
Thailand seeks to speed up border talks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» The government is pushing to accelerate border discussions with Cambodia to ensure that all Cambodian nationals residing Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province can be relocated before the end of January, Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Wednesday.
China rice order a 'timely boost'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/11/2025
» China's plan to buy 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice is expected to give a timely boost to exports at a time when the United States is applying tariff pressure across the region, says political economist Somjai Phagaphasvivat.
Anutin stresses Cambodian evacuation deadline
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/10/2025
» Cambodian civilians must leave Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district of Sa Kaeo by Friday's deadline in accordance with a General Border Committee (GBC) agreement, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Tuesday.