ASEAN Summit: Thai PM Paetongtarn Pushes for Regional Collective Leadership
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At 9:30 AM on October 9th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attended the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits at the National Convention Centre (NCC) in Laos.
Paetongtarn was warmly welcomed by Lao...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Highlights Successful Official Visit to Laos
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On October 8th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her satisfaction following her first official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
She was warmly welcomed and held key discussions...
Flooding in Northern Thailand Forces Tourists to Switch to Beach Destinations
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On October 8th, 2024, Mr. Phuriwat Limthawornrat, the Assistant Chairman of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), revealed that the domestic tourism market has significantly slowed since the onset of the rainy season....
Disaster Center Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts
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The Flood, Storm, and Landslide Disaster Relief Operations Center has intensified efforts to support communities impacted by recent floods as Thailand braces for further heavy rains in the southern region. Minister of Defense...
UNICEF and UNHCR Urge Urgent Action to End Childhood Statelessness
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BANGKOK, 8 October 2024 - On this year’s International Birth Registration Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are jointly calling for increased awareness of the importance of birth registration....
Americans in Thailand Walk to Exercise the Right to Vote Overseas
Non-Partisan Gathering Shows Support for the Upcoming US Election
(Bangkok, Thailand - October 8, 2024) -- Americans living in Thailand will come together on Thursday, October 10 from 12 noon to 1 pm to show...
Thailand Sees Tourist Boom Despite Floods, 200,000 Chinese Visitors in One Week
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On October 7th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), provided an optimistic forecast for Q4 of 2024 (October–December), anticipating continued growth in international tourist arrivals despite...
Thailand Targets 40 Million Tourists with Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism Year 2025
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On October 7th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra chaired a roundtable meeting between the Thai government and senior executives from global companies to boost Thailand’s tourism industry.
The meeting featured representatives from...
Emotional Welcome for Miss Grand Thailand 2024 After Controversial Event in Cambodia
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At 8:15 PM, on October 7th, 2024, the first group of 17 Miss Grand International contestants arrived in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi International Airport from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This comes after the Miss Grand...
Flood Response Continues in Chiang Mai, Lamphun
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The Disaster Relief Operations Center has deployed equipment to expedite water drainage in Saraphi district, Chiang Mai, and Lamphun to address recent flooding. The situation is expected to stabilize within a week, while...
