Thai PM Meets Xi Jinping During Official Visit to China, Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra commenced her official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming 50 years of diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. China has been Thailand’s top trading partner for 12 consecutive years, with investments exceeding $100 billion. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Visit China to Deepen Bilateral Ties Prime […]

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Thai cabinet approves Korat-Nong Khai high-speed rail

The cabinet on Tuesday formally approved the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train line, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, with an investment of about 340 billion baht. Transport Ministry rejects claims Japan not interested in high speed train project The line would link up with the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima first phase now under construction, […]

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Thailand Cracks Down on Mule Accounts with New Mobile Banking Rules, Thousands of Foreigners Affected

On February 1st, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang announced that the government is stepping up security by “Cleaning Mobile Banking” for mobile banking to curb mule accounts used in financial crimes. Thailand introduces new measures to protect mobile banking customers Under the new rules, the name on a mobile banking account must match the […]

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Pheu Thai wins most provincial elections

The Pheu Thai party won the most seats in the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections yesterday in the 18 provinces whereas the winners in the last general election, the Move Forward party (now the People’s party), was roundly defeated, winning in only one province. Former Thai PM Thaksin Confident in Sweeping Local Election Seats The […]

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