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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 offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliser
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand is looking to export food and raw materials to Iran and other Middle East countries in exchange for its ships being allowed to safely bring back cargoes of plastic pellets and fertiliser from the conflict region, according to the commerce minister.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
4 Thais safe after Myanmar navy incident
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Four Thai nationals detained in Myanmar remain safe after their boat allegedly strayed into Myanmar waters in the Andaman Sea on Saturday, the government said yesterday.
PM likens nation to ‘Asian Switzerland’ as investment climbs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thailand has the potential to attract large international companies with the aid of its Land Bridge megaproject and other draws, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, likening the country to a “Switzerland of Asia” in terms of investment attractiveness.
PM courts investors at summit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited leading companies in Australia to invest in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, clean energy, and transport logistics in Thailand.
Srettha maps air hub goal as Songkran festival nears
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set an ambitious goal to make Thailand a regional aviation centre and one of the world's five largest cargo distribution hubs.
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM Srettha
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2024
» The government and private sector of China are interested in the Thai government's Land Bridge project and are seeking more details, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM mulls sub-panel for foreign investment in eastern corridor
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday flagged setting up a sub-committee for the promotion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) among foreign investors.