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Border traffic up 11% in Jan
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand's overall border and transit trade in January reached a total value of 161.135 billion baht, a 10.9% increase year-on-year, with China remaining a leading transit market, said deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana.
The aggressor vs the victim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2025
» With the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Thai-Cambodian border deal chances 'in doubt'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/11/2025
» A peace agreement signed in Malaysia between Thailand and Cambodia to manage their border dispute has been widely welcomed although security analysts warn that its long-term sustainability remains uncertain.
Thailand, Singapore bolster ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged Singapore to become a strong ally of Thailand in combatting online scams and expanding intelligence networks during official talks in Singapore.
Envoys taken on govt-led southern tour
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/10/2025
» SONGKHLA: The National Security Council (NSC), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), has led ambassadors and embassy officials from 21 countries on a three-day visit to Songkhla in a bid to reshape perceptions about safety in Thailand's southern border provinces.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Caution urged amid major power tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, experts are urging Thailand to navigate the geopolitical landscape cautiously, preserving national interests rather than following Washington's lead.
Visa help for Cambodian labour 'in limbo'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a six-month extension for Cambodian migrant workers employed in border provinces.