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Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Govt vows push for gender equality
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/03/2025
» The government will be relentless in its push for gender equality by eliminating gender-biased laws and tackling domestic violence, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.
PM helps Thailand shine at Asean talks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra successfully represented Thailand at the Asean summits in the Lao capital of Vientiane, which ended on Friday, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.
Military reshuffle awaits new minister's approval
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/09/2024
» A military reshuffle list is being wrapped up while waiting for new Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and his deputy, Gen Natthapol Nakpanich, to tie up any loose ends, according to a military source.
Govt keen to boost appeal to Muslim tourists
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/07/2024
» The government will continue to develop a strategy to turn Thailand into the region's hub for halal tourism, according to spokesman Chai Wacharonke, adding Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered all tourism-related agencies to promote the country as a Muslim-friendly destination.
Crackdown to curb ‘job-stealing’ foreigners
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/03/2024
» Chinese and Indians are among the growing ranks of foreign nationals taking jobs reserved for Thais, according to the Department of Employment.
Economic tonic seen as urgent
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout is designed to address the economic crisis facing the country, Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said yesterday.
PM talks up US trade ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2023
» Thailand will further strengthen trade ties with the United States as the two countries mark 190 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Songkran arrivals to jump
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2023
» The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb's top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
More UTN figures in PM's office
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2023
» Two members of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) have been appointed as political-office holders attached to the Secretariat of the Prime Minister.