Sattahip- On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Chonburi Governor Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, accompanied by Ms. Praphatsara Srithong, President of the Chonburi Red Cross, along with government officials, Red Cross committee members, and relevant personnel, visited the Chinese polar research icebreaker “Xuelong 2” at Juk Samet Port in Sattahip. The visit marked the vessel’s […]

Chonburi Governor and Delegation Visit Chinas Advanced Polar Research Icebreaker Xuelong 2 in Sattahip
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PATTAYA, Thailand – On the afternoon of May 15th, 2025, at the Garden Cliff Hotel in Pattaya City, Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, alongside Mr. Phumpipat Kamolnath, Secretary to the Mayor, warmly welcomed Mr. Zhang Li Xin, Director of the Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau of Pudong New Area, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, and his […]

Pattaya Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Discuss Tourism Management
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Bangkok, March 30, 2025 – Thailand’s Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a critical meeting today with Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang, alongside a team of Chinese disaster-management experts, to discuss the collapse of a high-rise building in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The collapse, which occurred on Friday afternoon, March 28, was triggered by a powerful […]

Thai Interior Minister Meets Chinese Ambassador to Address Bangkok Building Collapse Amid Earthquake Aftermath
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Bangkok– The Tourism and Sports Ministry of Thailand is reportedly considering a change to its visa policy for Chinese visitors, one of the country’s largest tourist demographics. According to sources within the ministry, the current 90-day visa extension period could be slashed to just 30 days, aligning it more closely with the average length of […]

Thailand Considers Shortening Visa Extension Period for Chinese Tourists
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China, March 19th, 2025 — Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, along with Justice Minister Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, led a delegation of government officials and media to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. They were briefed on China’s handling of the return of 40 Uyghurs, who had been in Thailand for over […]

Thai Ministers Visit China to Oversee Return of 40 Uyghurs After Over a Decade
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Bangkok, March 2nd, 2025 — Ras Chaleechan, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, dismissed claims that a third country had agreed to accept 40 Uyghurs from Thailand, stating no official request had been made through diplomatic channels. Assistant Minister Ras explained that if any country were serious about resettlement, it would have sent formal confirmation via […]

Thai Government Denies Claims of Third Country Accepting Uyghurs
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Thailand, February 27th, 2025 – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, held a press conference, addressing the controversial deportation of 40 Uyghur detainees to China. He emphasized that the repatriation followed legal protocols, including Thailand’s anti-torture and enforced disappearance laws. The Thai government assured that China had officially requested the return and […]

Thailand Confirms 40 Uyghurs Return to Family in China Among Controversial Deportation
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Thailand, February 26th, 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to boost tourism in 2025 by leveraging Thailand’s “Soft Power” and promoting “must-visit cities” to attract global travelers, particularly from China. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool announced that the strategy aims to expand tourism markets, increase travel frequency, and drive visits to various […]

TAT Targets 8 Million Chinese Tourists in 2025 with Soft Power Strategy
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Thailand, February 19th, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai met with Liu Zhongyi, China’s Assistant Minister of Public Security, to discuss joint operations. Liu apologized for any misunderstanding that may have appeared to infringe on Thailand’s sovereignty, stating that China’s urgency stemmed from concerns for its citizens. Liu praised Thailand’s measures, […]

China to Repatriate 1,041 Human Trafficking Victims in Myanmar via 16 Flights
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Thailand, February 8th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed efforts to combat call center gangs during her recent visit to China. She stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Thailand’s decisive actions and expressed full support for the crackdown. China agreed to intensify its efforts on this global issue, with both nations forming a […]

Thailand, China to Form Joint Task Force Against Scam Networks
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