Tag: Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul
Thailand-South Africa strengthen economic partnership
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has invited Thai entrepreneurs to invest in infrastructure in South Africa, while...
Thai crewman abducted in Nigeria freed
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Thailand’s Foreign Minister announced that a Thai crewman who was kidnapped by pirates off the Nigerian coast early this month...
Foreign Ministry to push for the opening of more northern border...
BANGKOK, 24 August 2012 – The Foreign Ministry is poised to push for the opening of more Thai-Myanmar border trade areas in Chiang...
ASEAN celebrates its 45th year anniversary
BANGKOK, 9 August 2012 – The Foreign Affairs Ministry has held a celebration to mark the 45th year anniversary of the Association of...
Thai crewman kidnapped by pirates safe condition: FM
BANGKOK, Aug 8 - Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul on Wednesday said a Thai crewman kidnapped by pirates who hijacked his ship off the...
Tourist safty measures to be stepped up
BANGKOK, 27 July 2012 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior are joining hands in stepping up security measures...
Surapong to clarify NASA issue to Parliament
BANGKOK, 6 July 2012 -Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul is set to explain in detail the case covering NASA’s request to use U-tapao airbase for...
PM: Cabinet forwards NASA request on U-Tapao to Parliament
BANGKOK, June 26 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Tuesday her Cabinet resolved to forward the request of the US National Aeronautics...
PM: Cabinet delays consideration of NASA request on U-Tapao airport
BANGKOK, June 19 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Tuesday that the Cabinet has not yet considered the request of the...
Cabinet decision sought on US request to use U-Tapao Airport
CHON BURI, June 18 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday met with ministers of defence, foreign affairs, and the country’s top brass, and...
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Officials fear Pattaya and Phuket are overcrowded hotspots
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has formally warned the Thai government that overtourism is now at crisis point. With projections that the calendar...
Swiss man critically injured in Pattaya scooter collision; police inaction criticised
PATTAYA, Thailand - A 73-year-old Swiss citizen is in critical condition after his electric three-wheel scooter was struck by a white Isuzu car at...
Survey reveals common summer ailments amid rising heat concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thailand Department of Health has unveiled findings from a comprehensive survey shedding light on prevalent health issues faced by individuals...
Pattaya communities unite to preserve Kong Khao tradition
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya and Naklua communities joined hands to uphold the cherished tradition of "Kong Khao," or rice mound procession. Spearheaded by...
Firefighters withdrawn from chemical warehouse fire scene in Rayong
Firefighters have been withdrawn from the scene of a fire at chemical warehouses in Rayong province, following chemical tank explosions on Monday.
The fire at...