Tag: Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul
Thailand, Iran agree to expand trade
TEHRAN, Aug 29 -- Thailand and Iran mutually agreed to foster bilateral trade with a barter trade deal which could be carried out...
Thai students leave Syria as situation worsens
BANGKOK, July 25 - Seventeen Thai students are leaving the Syrian Arab Republic today after fighting there has worsened and spread into the...
Thailand, Myanmar leaders expected to ink key economic agreements
BANGKOK, July 19 - Thailand is ready to welcome Myanmar President Thein Sein during his official visit to the country July 22-24 with a...
Police to replace military at disputed Thai-Cambodian border
SI SA KET, July 17 - Thai border patrol police are prepared to replace soldiers at the contested area between Thailand and Cambodia around...
Thai foreign minister notifies US of govt’s decision on NASA request
DUBAI, June 28 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said on Wednesday that he telephoned US ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney to inform...
Thailand, Russia celebrate 115th anniversary of diplomatic relations
BANGKOK, June 21 – Thailand and Russia celebrate the 115th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on Thursday....
US might not lift all Myanmar sanctions: Surapong
WASHINGTON, June 14 - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday the United States might not lift all of its sanctions on Myanmar...
Japan relaxes visa rules for Thai citizens
BANGKOK, June 5 – Japan has eased regulations in issuing three-year visas with multiple entries for Thai citizens, said Thai Foreign Minister Surapong...
Chalerm prepared to visit Myanmar to seek Karen rebel leader’s extradition
BANGKOK, May 8 - Thai Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung said today that he is prepared to travel to Myanmar to seek the...
Foreign Minister confident Islamic delegation will better understand South
BANGKOK, May 8 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said Tuesday that the visit to Thailand's southernmost provinces by high-level representatives of the...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...