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Thai govt targets Cambodia's landmine claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2025
» The government is expected on Monday to finalise retaliatory responses to a recent landmine explosion in the Chong Bok border area of Ubon Ratchathani, near Cambodia, which left three Thai soldiers injured.
Gulf CEO: Trump conveys positive signal on Thai investment in US
Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump has responded positively to the prospect of future Thai investment in the United States, particularly in the energy sector, according to Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive officer of Gulf Development Plc, who was the sole representative of Thai business at a recent state dinner hosted in Qatar.
No German engines for submarines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Chinese-made submarines that Thailand ordered will not contain engines from Germany as the country is a member of the European Union and is so barred from exporting arms to China, says Germany's defence ministry.
Police seize millions of pills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2025
» The "Seal Stop Safe" anti-drug operation has resulted in the arrests of over a dozen suspects and the seizure of millions of methamphetamine pills and large quantities of crystal meth, the Defence Ministry has reported.
Govt regrets Myanmar's continued detention of Thai fishers, asks for patience
Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said four Thai fishing crew members were not released by Myanmar on Saturday as earlier expected because their release process is still underway.
Sub deal 'complete in six months'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said that the navy's submarine procurement project would be completed in six months after it was put on hold due to engine changes.
Myanmar will free arrested fishermen on Jan 4, says Thai defence minister
Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Myanmar government will on Jan 4 free four Thai fishermen arrested on a fishing boat off Ranong province late last month, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Chiang Rai in second phase of restoration
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2024
» Chiang Rai is now in its second phase of restoration after the recent floods, focusing mainly on strengthening infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced.
New Thai law to protect conscripts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered law changes to protect conscripts and low-ranking soldiers, with stricter legal enforcement against superior commanders for failing to intervene in military misconduct.
Govt 'will work with armed forces', Phumtham vows
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai made it clear that he, as the new defence minister, would never attempt to wield the government's executive power over the armed forces but rather work side-by-side with them to ensure they serve the public well in the best interests of society.