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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Anutin swats away talk of rift

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2025

» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul played down talk of tensions within the party and coalition on Friday after secretary-general Chaichanok Chidchob voiced opposition to the government-sponsored entertainment complex bill in parliament.

BUSINESS

PM wants to see pre-Covid tourism total soon

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2025

» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expects Thailand will soon welcome 40 million foreign visitors a year, matching pre-Covid levels.

THAILAND

Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/04/2025

» The Ministry of Interior reopened the Road Safety Operation Centre on Thursday to monitor traffic incidents during the so-called "ten dangerous days" of Songkran from April 11–20.

THAILAND

PM promotes pants showcasing provincial symbols

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2025

» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her ministers showed off some distinctive fashion choices on Wednesday as part of a campaign to encourage Thais to help promote pants with distinctive patterns representing their provinces during the Songkran festival.

THAILAND

Savannakhet pitches ‘pilgrimages’ to Thais

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025

» Savannakhet province in Laos is touting pilgrimage tourism targeting Thai travellers who want to pay respects to the three Buddha relics in both countries.

THAILAND

Boonsong release stirs flap

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024

» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.

THAILAND

Yingluck next for return?

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024

» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

THAILAND

Riverine 6 strengthen ties

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2024

» Six countries along the Mekong River -- Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand -- have committed to working together to tackle fake news and cybercrime and also better protect the young online through shared legislation.

THAILAND

Government buoyant as tourist tally tops 10m

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2024

» More than 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand so far this year, bringing in more than 500 billion baht, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.