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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.
Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
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.
Border drones 'mostly from Cambodia'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2025
» Most of the drones sighted carrying out surveillance work along the border in recent days originated from Cambodia, according to Thailand's Defence Ministry.
Myanmar jet near border not a breach
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that a Myanmar fighter jet flying near the border in Kanchanaburi province on Tuesday did not enter Thai airspace.
Mideast war worries PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2024
» Thailand is calling on all parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to exercise utmost restraint and immediately cease all hostiles to protect civilians in the region.
Aeroflot set to resume Phuket route
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/08/2022
» Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, will resume flights from Moscow to Phuket starting on Oct 30, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.
PM: Myanmar apologises over jet crossing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/07/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Myanmar has apologised after one of its fighter jets crossed into Thailand’s airspace over Tak province on Thursday and insists the incursion was not a big deal.
Reopening of Saudi ties means job opportunities for Thai workers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's official visit to Saudi Arabia has reopened opportunities for Thai workers in the Mideast country, government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Dhnadirek said.