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...
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Chinese man arrested for brutal murder of transgender woman in Pattaya guesthouse
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese man has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee Thailand after allegedly murdering a transgender woman in...
Growing concerns over homeless incidents and random tourist attacks in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Growing unease is spreading among residents and tourists alike as reports of aggressive behavior from homeless individuals in Pattaya continue to...
Unlicensed claw machines in Pattaya tourist areas targeted over youth addiction and wasteful spending...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jiraporn Sindhuprai, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has ramped up efforts to crack down on unlicensed claw machines,...
Foreigners increasingly target Pattaya businesses and exchange booths with fake dollar banknotes, police issue...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya businesses have recently fallen victim to an increasing number of scams involving counterfeit foreign currencies, including dollars and euros. The...
Pattaya officials address street dwellers as tourist safety concerns grow
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers conducted an inspection following complaints about street dwellers occupying and obstructing public areas with their belongings. Officers issued...