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Navy backs B434m funding for new tanker
News, Published on 29/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has approved a budget of 434 million baht to procure a new oil tanker to replace the ageing HTMS Chula, in a bid to lift its maritime logistics capabilities and support domestic shipbuilding.
Thai-Cambodian maritime pact set for cancellation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand has informed Cambodia of its intention to terminate the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding on overlapping maritime claims, with a formal proposal expected to be submitted to the cabinet soon, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told a press briefing on Tuesday.
32 mines found in one day near border
News, Published on 29/04/2026
» A military demining unit found 32 anti‑personnel landmines in a single day during clearance operations in Sa Kaeo province over the weekend, highlighting the continuing danger along parts of the Thai‑Cambodian border, which are still riddled with explosives from past conflicts.
PM sets up new economic policy board
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has established a new Economic Policy Board to coordinate proactive measures in response to global economic pressures, including spillovers from Middle East tensions.
NESDC yet to study Land Bridge plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has not conducted a formal study of the proposed Land Bridge project, its secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan clarified, rejecting claims that the agency had already found the scheme economically unviable.
Govt mulls exit fee for overseas travel
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2026
» Thailand is considering an exit fee for Thai nationals travelling overseas to boost domestic tourism and create a dedicated funding stream for local travel incentives.
Navy procures more amphibious vehicles
News, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has defended its decision to procure additional armoured wheel amphibious vehicles (AWAV), saying the purchase is needed to strengthen readiness along the eastern border, protect maritime sovereignty and support disaster relief missions.
Police investigate suspected birth certificate fraud
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 28/04/2026
» Police in Nakhon Ratchasima are examining 27 suspected forged birth registrations linked to foreign nationals following a probe by the municipal registry.
Navy duo implicated in attempt to kill MP
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 28/04/2026
» Kamolsak Leewanmoh, a Prachachat Party MP for Narathiwat, has filed an additional police complaint accusing two naval officers of being behind a failed assassination attempt against him, as investigators step up efforts to expand the case.
Dept earmarks B20m for temple restoration
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/04/2026
» The Fine Arts Department plans to restore the 12th-century Prasat Ta Kwai temple with a 20-million-baht budget over two years.