Thai Government Allocates 3 Billion Baht for 2024 Flood Relief Efforts in 57 Provinces
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On September 17, Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, announced that the Thai Cabinet approved a central budget of 3 billion baht to provide emergency financial assistance to flood...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Super Typhoon Yagi Triggers Severe Flooding...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 9th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level...
Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel
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On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...
Thai Royal Command Issued: Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet Takes Shape
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On September 4th, 2024, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal command appointing new ministers under the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
His Royal Majesty the King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, endorsed the...
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Interior Visited Phuket to Distribute Relief Supplies to Flood and...
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Caretaker Deputy Minister of Interior Chada Thaiseth has visited Phuket province to provide support and distribute relief supplies to victims of recent floods and mudslides in Karon subdistrict. During the visit, he inspected...
Paetongtarn Reaffirms Ties with Global Leaders
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to the leaders of India, Indonesia, the Maldives, and the U.S. Secretary of State for their congratulatory messages following her appointment as the country's 31st...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Officially Appointed as Thailands 31st Prime Minister
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At 9:29 AM on August 18th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Pol. SubLt. Apat Sukhanan presented a royal command at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expressed Gratitude Following Thailand’s New Prime Minister
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to parliamentarians following her election as Thailand's new prime minister, succeeding Srettha Thavisin after his removal by the Constitutional Court. During her address at Bangkok's Voice Space...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Officially Set to Become Thailand’s 31st and Youngest Ever Prime Minister
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On August 16th, 2024, the House of Representatives held a special session to elect a new Prime Minister, following the Constitutional Court’s decision to end Srettha Thavisin’s term.
Chaired by House Speaker Wan Muhamad...
Chamber of Commerce Confident in Economic Stability Despite PM’s Removal
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Thailand's economy is expected to remain resilient despite the recent Constitutional Court ruling that removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cabinet from office. The court's 5-4 decision has caused short-term concerns about...