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Government urges Iran to let Thai ships pass
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The government is working closely with Iran to ensure the safe passage of Thai vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, said Panidone Pachimsawat, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Govt moving to secure new energy supply sources
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» The government is stepping up efforts to protect Thai nationals in conflict zones, including evacuation operations in Iran. It is also moving to secure alternative energy supplies and strengthen regional cooperation on energy and food security.
Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagement
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.
‘No fee charged’ for transit of Thai tanker through Hormuz
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» A Thai oil tanker that passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz was not required to pay any fees to Iran, according to a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
MFA proposes slashing visa-free tourist period in half
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free tourist period from 60 days to 30 days, citing national security concerns.
Thai tanker passes through Hormuz safely
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» A Thai ship has passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz following successful negotiations with Iran and Oman, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
More Thais returning from Mideast
Mongkol Bangprapa and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its call for Thai nationals to urgently consider departing high-risk areas in the Middle East, warning that the situation remains critical and highly unpredictable.
Klatham 'waiting in the wings'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2026
» In Thailand's fluid and transactional political landscape, the emergence of the Klatham Party as a "waiting wing" opposition reflects a calibrated strategy.
30-day visa-free stay ‘sufficient’, says minister
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats.
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.