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PR Thai Government

@prdthailand

Thailand's Government Public Relations Department, Office of the Prime Minister. The provider of official news and information about Thailand.

Bangkok, Thailand

Joined January 2011

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S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Thailand's BBB+ credit rating with a Stable Outlook, signaling continued confidence in the country's economic recovery. According to Thailand's Public Debt Management Office, S&P projects the economy to grow by 2.0% in 2026.
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Thailand is taking tuk-tuks into the digital age. Krung Thai Bank and Visa have launched a pilot program enabling card and QR code payments to 60–80 tuk-tuks across Bangkok, with plans to expand citywide by 2027, an upgrade for foreign travelers who prefer to go cashless.
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Jun 18
At the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, Thailand and Russia seek to enhance economic ties, with a focus on energy and agricultural trade. DPM Sihasak also affirms that both nations pledge to tackle existing trade barriers at the upcoming Joint Commission meeting this August.
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Jun 18
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration is issuing ID cards to registered displaced persons from Myanmar in controlled areas. The initiative aims to streamline identity verification, improve access to state services, and enhance humanitarian aid.
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Jun 18
Thailand is cracking down on mafia-style groups in its top tourist destinations in the South. Deputy Interior Minister Worasit says authorities are intensifying operations across Phuket, Surat Thani, Krabi, and Phang Nga to strengthen law enforcement and boost public safety.
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Jun 17
Thailand's ancient past continues to unfold. The Fine Arts Department has unearthed the ninth skeleton at Phetchaburi's Don Yai Thong site — believed to belong to a child under 12, buried with a bronze offering over the chest 2,000 years ago. One baby molar told the whole story.
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Jun 16
Thailand is advancing its UNESCO World Heritage ambitions. Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised says Wat Phra Mahathat in Nakhon Si Thammarat will be considered for UNESCO World Heritage inscription in July 2026, while Chiang Mai and Wat Arun gain ground in the nomination process.
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Jun 16
Thailand is betting big on gaming. PM Anutin sees the industry as a key digital economy driver, creating jobs, & opportunities for young Thais. As host of Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026, Thailand is open for investment and ready to show its local talent to the world.
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Jun 16
The Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival 2026 will be held in Dan Sai District, Loei Province, from 20-22 June. The event centers on Phi Ta Khon, a centuries-old cultural tradition known for its distinctive handcrafted masks and deep ties to local beliefs and heritage.
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Jun 13
Join the world in paying respects to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha. Watch the Royal Funeral Procession live — her final journey to the Grand Palace. 13 June 2026 | 3.45 p.m. Bangkok time. English narration will be provided.
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Jun 13
Thailand's Prime Minister and Cabinet performed the royal bathing rite — a traditional funeral ceremony to pay respects — for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion, Grand Palace, on 13 June 2026
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Jun 12
Thailand mourns the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away on 11 June 2026. Her lifelong dedication and service to the nation leave behind a legacy that will endure for generations.
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Jun 11
Phuket's unlicensed hotel operators are on notice. The Department of Provincial Administration launched Operation "Defeat the Lawless," raiding 3 establishments in Karon and Rawai for running without a license under the Hotel Act 2004.
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