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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.
Rising to the AI challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping nearly every sector of society -- from state agencies and private businesses to independent organisations, education and the media. Yet despite AI's growing presence, Thailand remains largely a technology taker rather than a technology maker, relying heavily on foreign platforms and expertise.
Co-payment scheme must be accessible by all, PM says
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Ministries of Finance and Interior has been urged to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised groups can access the Phase 2 of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme.
Critic questions approach to US tariffs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Instantaneous and substantive reactions from several countries in Asean and Asia to the US tariff woes have been compared by a critic of the government to a state of being aloof and confused.
PM defends Thaksin’s debt proposal
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday defended an idea floated by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to address the household debt problem by allowing private companies to buy and manage debt from the banking system.
Ministry of Labour to assist Social Security Office inquiry
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Ministry of Labour has said it is ready to cooperate with an inquiry panel set up to investigate allegations the Social Security Office (SSO) spent an excessive 7 billion baht to purchase the SKYY9 Centre on Rama IX Road when its claimed appraisal price was 3 billion baht.
Thailand, Laos set sights on stronger partnership
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thailand and Laos agreed on Thursday to enhance bilateral cooperation in various areas, including fortifying border security, tackling haze issues and adopting a mutual trade target of US$11 billion by 2027.
Bank of Thailand 'should lower rates'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging the (BoT) to lower interest rates, saying a reduction will help ease the public's financial burden.
PM courts US cash on trip
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/11/2024
» Thai diplomats have been urged to take a proactive approach to attracting foreign investors following Donald Trump's US presidential election victory, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Thailand's Commerce Ministry to tackle Chinese goods influx
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/09/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to tackle the issue of Chinese products flooding into Thailand, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said.