On September 2, the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand for a scheduled port visit as the US and Thailand continue their longstanding defence and maritime cooperation.
Category: Thailand
Thai Prime Minister Signs New Regulation to Streamline Deportation of Foreign Nationals
On August 28, Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed new regulations governing the deportation of foreign nationals, with the Office of the Prime Minister’s Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2569.
Thailand to Revive 450-Baht Tourist Entry Fee for High-Value Tourism
Thailand, one of the most visited destinations in Southeast Asia, is attempting to leap to the next stage of tourism development by shifting its focus towards enhancing travel quality and safety. A chief endeavour currently underway is a proposal to revive an entry fee for foreign visitors, amounting to 450 Thai baht (17 US dollar).
Thai PM Anutin Reviews Navy Readiness Amid Thailand’s Maritime Security Focus
On August 27, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul visited a Royal Thai Navy training exercise in the Upper Gulf of Thailand as the navy reviews its readiness for maritime and national security missions.
Coordinated Attacks Expose Limits of Thailand’s Deep South Security Strategy
Countering insurgent attacks in its southern region has always been on the agenda of successive Thai administrations in 1948, as the conflict has historically inflicted severe casualties on civilians and dealt a heavy blow to public resources.
Thailand Launches “Year of Transformation” for Tourism in 2027
Thailand is set to reposition its tourism sector in 2027 as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launches “The Year of Transformation” on August 24. The strategy designed to move the industry beyond visitor numbers and towards higher-value, sustainable travel.
Thailand Expands Water Management as Flood and Drought Risks Intensify
Thailand is strengthening nationwide water management as flash floods and landslides affect northern provinces. Authorities prepare for increased water flows into the central region and enhance early warning and disaster response.
Indonesian E-Commerce Enabler AHA Commerce Expands to Thailand with 20% Growth Guarantee
Indonesia-based e-commerce enabler AHA Commerce has officially expanded its operations into Thailand, marking its very first regional expansion into the wider Southeast Asian market.
Thailand, Russia Expand Strategic Partnership Ahead of Diplomatic Relations Milestone
On August 13, Thailand and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, with both sides seeking to deepen political, security and economic cooperation.
Repeated mass shootings unmask Thailand’s institutional loophole and unspoken gun culture
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to enact stricter gun laws as Southeast Asia’s highest gun-owning nation mourns one of its deadliest shootings in recent years. Yet, for a country that does not lack firearms legislation, such a response will prove inadequate to address a structural, interlinking societal and institutional crisis.