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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.
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.
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.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thai, Indonesian leaders agree to strengthen trade, fight crime
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia have pledged to boost trade and investment and cooperate on cyber scams and drug trafficking crackdowns, as Southeast Asia's two biggest economies elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
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.
Govt: Myanmar's attack on unarmed Thai fishing boats was 'overreaction'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Thai government has insisted that the Myanmar military opening fire at Thai fishing boats in the Andaman Sea on Saturday was an "overreaction" and repeated its demand for the immediate return of the four detained Thai crewmembers.
Govt welcomes TIP report boost
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/07/2022
» Thailand has been upgraded in the US 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, thanks to the country's overall better work in the past months, according to the US State Department.
Govt 'committed' to sustainable fishing
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday urged all authorities concerned to maintain their efforts in curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and strictly enforce the laws to tackle forced labour and human trafficking in the sector.