{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Thailand on the move","home_page_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th","feed_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/index\/id\/2078","items":[{"id":"6476c5d5748f7242ecc8c4757c41707f","title":"Thailand Smashes Nui Beach Encroachment to Protect Tourists from Exploitation","content_text":"

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin led a task force of over 400 officials, including the Deputy Minister of the Interior, department directors, and special units, to launch the "Phuket Model" operation at Nui Beach, Phuket, demolishing more than 50 illegal structures.
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\r\nThe crackdown targets influential groups who illegally seized public beach land, blocked public access, and charged tourists entry fees for over two decades. Authorities are now coordinating with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to trace financial records and prosecute offenders for money laundering, while expanding efforts to dismantle nominee networks across southern Thailand.
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\r\nThe government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy against influential encroachers. Once the area is fully cleared, Nui Beach will be restored to its natural state and declared a "recreation forest," ensuring locals and tourists alike can access and enjoy it freely, without unlawful exploitation.
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\r\nFrom a walled-off cash grab to an open public beach: this decisive crackdown means travelers will soon be able to enjoy Nui Beach freely, safely, and without being ripped off. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/525291","date_published":"2026-07-23T16:21:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260723d35f27b0b558b449a41584fc01cad434162144.png"},{"id":"402d16e96e50f543d92f39a936834c6e","title":"Thailand Pushes for Stronger ASEAN-China Security and Economic Ties in Manila","content_text":"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow attended the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China in Manila, Philippines, marking the 5th anniversary of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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\r\nAt the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of deepening practical cooperation to build regional trust and stability, particularly through effective action against emerging security threats such as online scams, financial fraud, and cybercrime.
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\r\nOn the economic front, he called for closer collaboration on the digital economy and swift implementation of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol to support long-term sustainability and resilience. He also underscored the importance of fully leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and accelerating the green transition to strengthen regional energy and food security.
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\r\nThe meeting reaffirmed Thailand's continued commitment to promoting stability, security, and sustainable economic growth across the region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/525290","date_published":"2026-07-23T16:20:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202607231fc7e78cdabed91c8734bb45196cdd05162109.png"},{"id":"b7b22dfbecc8f37faa40816a2616384e","title":"Thai PM Leads 1st Green Bridge Forum, Pushing Sustainable Economic Growth","content_text":"

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address titled "Navigating the Green Transition: Thailand's Vision for Sustainable Development and Global Climate Action" at the 1st Green Bridge Forum, held at the Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center in Chonburi. Hosted by the State Audit Office of Thailand, the forum brought together representatives from Supreme Audit Institutions around the world to exchange best practices on environmental governance and sustainable development.
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\r\nWhy the Green Transition matters?
\r\n• It drives economic transformation, enabling growth alongside environmental stewardship
\r\n• It attracts investment, boosts competitiveness, and strengthens energy security
\r\n• It requires key policies on clean energy, modern infrastructure, future-ready industries, responsible resource management, and eco-friendly innovation
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\r\nMaking this transition a reality takes strong governance, cost-effective budgeting, and verifiable transparency. And the State Audit Office plays a vital role here, evaluating policy outcomes and building investor confidence.
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\r\nThe "Green Bridge" concept captures this idea: a bridge connecting policy with innovation, and national priorities with global cooperation. As Chair of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Working Group on Environmental Auditing (INTOSAI WGEA), Thailand reaffirmed its readiness to work with the global community toward real, measurable progress on sustainable development.
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\r\nThis milestone event underscores Thailand's growing role in driving regional environmental accountability and sustainable economic growth.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/524766","date_published":"2026-07-22T14:24:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202607226da905ee38e4e1e69be9f44f0925cae3142428.png"},{"id":"3fea4c0c0fb586a35593349aa543b9fc","title":"Thailand Advances Regionalism, Resilience, and Relevance at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers\u2019 Retreat","content_text":"

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow joined the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (Retreat Session) and the Extended Informal Consultation on the Five-Point Consensus in Manila, the Philippines.
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\r\nAt the Retreat Session, foreign ministers exchanged views on navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape through ASEAN unity and centrality, from promoting peace in the Middle East, to safeguarding freedom of navigation, to keeping negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) on track. In his remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed three core pillars guiding Thailand's approach: Regionalism, Resilience, and Relevance.
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\r\nOn Myanmar, building on the Bangkok meeting Thailand hosted on 12 July 2026, Thailand continued to drive forward implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, advancing a calibrated re-engagement approach and strengthening the role of the ASEAN Special Envoy.
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\r\nThis engagement underscores Thailand's commitment to regional stability, peace, and constructive cooperation within the ASEAN framework. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/524765","date_published":"2026-07-22T14:23:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260722a8cecbbac81b33b1ad557d51b5d06ea1142350.png"},{"id":"91ae5199ec611f6983700772ea885a12","title":"Thailand Cracks Down on Fake \"Made in Thailand\" Goods Worth Over US$2.97 Million","content_text":"

The Thai Customs Department, in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Trade, has announced the results of a joint enforcement operation at Laem Chabang Port that led to the seizure of imported goods falsely labeled as being of Thai origin. The products, imported from China, were marked “Made in Thailand” despite not being manufactured in the country. The total value of the seized goods exceeds 100 million baht (approximately 2.97 million US dollars).
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\r\nThailand has stepped up efforts to combat illegal imports and exports, particularly the fraudulent use of false country-of-origin claims to obtain unfair trade advantages. Authorities said such practices distort international trade and damage the reputation of Thai exports.
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\r\nThe operation resulted in two major seizures:
\r\n• 5.37 million TWOMOON cigarettes imported from China, with packaging falsely stating “Made in Thailand.” The estimated damage was valued at approximately 17 million baht (505,000 dollars);
\r\n• Over 202,000 sets of utility knives and multi-purpose tool sets worth 84.27 million baht (2.5 million dollars). Although imported from China, the products were packaged and labeled as "Made in Thailand."
\r\nBoth shipments improperly utilized Thailand’s customs and free-zone privileges while falsely claiming Thai origin.
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\r\nDuring a 10-month period from October 2025 to July 2026, authorities at the Laem Chabang Port intercepted 41 cases of origin-swapping, with a total value of 442.64 million baht (13.15 million dollars). These cases were part of 177 total illegal seizure cases valued at over 1.37 billion baht (40.7 million dollars). <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/524617","date_published":"2026-07-22T09:44:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260722ac232725bcc858c3b246d08658a88dd3094522.png"},{"id":"2386b2d65380b56924b44900ab99c33a","title":"Thailand and China Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with 15 agreements and MoUs","content_text":"

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul held a full-delegation bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, focusing on elevating comprehensive strategic relations through the 5 key pillars of cooperation, as follows:
\r\n• Trade & Investment: Boost fruit and food exports, accelerate the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and attract quality tech-transfer investments in artificial (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs);
\r\n• Infrastructure: Complete Phase 1 of the high-speed rail project by 2030, advance Phase 2, and enhance regional connectivity;
\r\n• Security: Establish a Foreign Affairs and Defense 2+2 mechanism, with Thailand hosting the first meeting.
\r\n• Future Technologies: Cooperate on AI, the digital economy, space tech, nuclear fusion, and quantum;
\r\n• Transnational Crime: Jointly crack down on scam networks, money laundering, and online financial fraud.
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\r\nFollowing the discussions, both Prime Ministers witnessed the signing of 15 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs), covering higher education, industrial chains, AI education, intellectual property, nuclear fusion, public health, the BeiDou navigation satellite system, anti-money laundering, aquatic exports, media cooperation, water management, and deep space exploration.
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\r\nThis official visit by the Thai Prime Minister to China, from 16 to 20 July, marked another significant milestone in strengthening the enduring partnership and multi-dimensional cooperation between Thailand and China.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/524428","date_published":"2026-07-21T16:06:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260721690bba937be2a02d0f0776545b8cbdf0160645.png"},{"id":"f8405227d1195b597a637b12b9dcaa34","title":"Global Times Praises Thai PM's Proactive Outreach, Highlighting Strong Investor Confidence","content_text":"

Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana revealed that China's leading media outlet, Global Times (\u73af\u7403\u65f6\u62a5), has published positive coverage of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's official visit to China.
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\r\nThe report highlighted how China's business sector was deeply impressed by the Prime Minister's sincerity and proactive approach — engaging directly with entrepreneurs, listening to their feedback, and inviting Chinese companies to expand investments in Thailand. Global Times also praised the Thai government's commitment to improving the investment climate through enhanced administrative efficiency and streamlined procedures.
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\r\nAccording to the Deputy Spokesperson, these positive perspectives from Chinese media and businesses reflect strong confidence in Thailand as an economic partner and a gateway to the ASEAN market. The government stands ready to build on this momentum, fostering concrete cooperation in investment, technology, and quality job creation for the benefit of Thailand and its people. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/523927","date_published":"2026-07-20T15:06:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/2026072011274db1dab3c382df366fdea63b6d6c150612.png"},{"id":"833bc32b478be84b164b383e7a8c17a2","title":"Thai PM Meets China's Top Legislator to Expand Trade, Tech & Strategic Partnership","content_text":"

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul began his official visit to Beijing with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square. He then held a bilateral meeting with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, at the Great Hall of the People — marking the start of the 51st year of Thailand–China diplomatic relations.
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\r\nDuring the meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening comprehensive cooperation. The Prime Minister outlined a four-pillar framework for strengthening ties:
\r\n• boosting collaboration across political and security affairs
\r\n• trade
\r\n• investment in future industries
\r\n• people-to-people exchanges, and regional integration
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\r\nZhao Leji congratulated the Prime Minister on his first official visit to China and expressed China's readiness to deepen bilateral relations and coordinate closely within frameworks such as ASEAN-China and Mekong-Lancang cooperation. Both leaders agreed to expand high-tech partnerships in areas including AI, space technology, EVs, and green energy. The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of legislative exchanges and formally invited Zhao Leji to visit Thailand.
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\r\nThe meeting marks a significant milestone in strengthening the Thailand–China strategic partnership for long-term mutual benefit.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/523926","date_published":"2026-07-20T15:05:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/2026072097225a674a345f46eabf833c42a255ec150544.png"},{"id":"f8ae0b08097642ff35da060ef0ae48ee","title":"Thailand Strengthens Tourism Ties with Western China Through Strategic Partnerships","content_text":"

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held strategic talks with Sichuan Airlines and Meituan to boost tourism from Western China. Key plans include resuming the Chengdu–Chiang Mai route and launching new flights to Hua Hin and U-Tapao airports to improve accessibility for this high-potential source market.
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\r\nAdditionally, TAT and Meituan are partnering on a data-driven “Two-Way Tourism” strategy. This collaboration focuses on promoting Thailand’s world-class gastronomy through the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and building tourist confidence through the “Trusted Thailand” initiative, supported by the government’s efforts to upgrade regional airport infrastructure.
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\r\nThese integrated efforts are expected to significantly stimulate the tourism sector through 2027. By enhancing connectivity and deepening corporate partnerships, Thailand aims to attract approximately 5.13 million quality Chinese visitors, projected to generate more than 288.385 billion baht in tourism revenue.
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\r\nThrough these concerted efforts, Thailand reaffirms its commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and reinforcing its position as a premier destination for Chinese tourists.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/523918","date_published":"2026-07-20T15:04:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202607203537cd3ca91049893d945b3500ea0649150440.png"},{"id":"a12cf21f0f4c6b599ccb36a76962aaea","title":"Chinese Media Spotlights Thai PM's Remarks at Thailand\u2013China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026","content_text":"

Chinese media gave prominent coverage to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's participation in the Thailand–China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026 — with particular attention to his closing remarks, delivered in Chinese: "\u52a0\u6cb9\u6cf0\u56fd\uff01\u52a0\u6cb9\u56db\u5ddd\uff01\u52a0\u6cb9\u4e2d\u56fd\uff01\u52a0\u6cb9\u597d\u670b\u53cb\uff01" ("Go, Thailand! Go, Sichuan! Go, China! Go, friends!") The line drew a warm and enthusiastic response from the audience.
\r\nMajor outlets across Sichuan and Chengdu praised the remarks as a sincere expression of Thailand's commitment to deepening cooperation. Sichuan Daily described the message as a genuine aspiration for closer ties, sparking applause from the crowd, while Chengdu Release featured it as a key highlight showcasing Thailand's potential as an investment destination and economic gateway. People's Daily (Sichuan) added that choosing Sichuan as a key stop on the visit reflects a dedicated effort to elevate bilateral friendship and regional collaboration to a new level.
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\r\nChinese media also highlighted the Prime Minister's use of the Chinese language as a powerful symbol of enduring friendship, a gesture reflecting Thailand's shared commitment to expanding cooperation with China in trade, investment, innovation, and future economic development.
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\r\nThe coverage underscores the growing momentum behind Thailand–China relations and the strong, enduring friendship between the two nations. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/2078\/iid\/523922","date_published":"2026-07-20T15:04:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/2026072077f91e7a55132af0808ec27fc47f4a55150511.png"}]}