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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.
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.
Red notice sought for 'Ben Smith'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed police to coordinate with Interpol to seek a red notice for fugitive businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as "Ben Smith", amid ongoing asset seizures.
Thai F-16 razes border casino
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/12/2025
» A Thai F-16 has destroyed a casino used as a Cambodian drone control station, and the air force is now targeting rocket bases that threaten Thai communities, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
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.
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.
Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
PM pushes South plans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» The government has vowed to develop and promote the three southernmost provinces into tourist attractions for global travellers and to ramp up investments across the deep South.
PM defends new visa waivers despite sagging demand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2023
» The cancellation of flight slots by several Chinese airlines following low passenger demand won't have an impact on the government's visa exemption policy for Chinese citizens, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.