{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Thailand on Global Stage","home_page_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th","feed_url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/index\/id\/49","items":[{"id":"2f3a85b61e860e87414420179eadb489","title":"Thailand Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between the U.S. and Iran","content_text":"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 8 April 2026 issued a statement on the ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

“Thailand welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran on the two-week ceasefire which hopefully would lead to a sustained ceasefire and lasting peace.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

“Thailand reaffirms our support for the conflict resolution through diplomatic means and calls on all parties to fully adhere to international law, particularly in regard to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

“Thailand further urges all parties concerned to seize this opportunity to pursue negotiations toward a concrete and long-term solution.”<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/492875","date_published":"2026-04-08T22:06:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260409059e58b5e51af199d5b8faf8b46c7aa8094333.webp"},{"id":"affd8654e7edd453bda31199f1fec4b5","title":"PM Anutin Marks Thailand-UK 170\u1d57\u02b0 Diplomatic Anniversary ","content_text":"

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended a reception celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the United Kingdom, as well as the 80th anniversary of the British Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming the enduring partnership between the two countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The event, held last night (Apr 1), was attended by UK Ambassador Mark Gooding and representatives from both nations. The gathering highlighted the continued expansion of bilateral ties. British companies have played a longstanding role in Thailand’s development through investment and cooperation, while Thai businesses have expanded into the United Kingdom, supporting local economies and strengthening bilateral links.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Cooperation between the two countries extends beyond trade and investment, with connections also evident in sports and cultural exchange, demonstrating the breadth of the relationship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

For future cooperation, both sides are working to boost trade and investment ties, with plans to pursue a free trade agreement expected to create new economic opportunities, building on the existing strategic partnership between the two nations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 19 March 2026 met Mr. Nasereddin Heydari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Thailand, and both sides discussed the ongoing tensions in the Middle East<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister reiterated the urgent return to dialogue and diplomacy, while the Iranian Ambassador asked Thailand and ASEAN countries to urge all conflicting parties to help end the ongoing conflict in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Mr. Sihasak also reiterated Thailand’s request for urgent assistance in the search and rescue of three Thai crew members on board the vessel “Mayuree Naree.” He emphasized the importance of Iranian naval support for this humanitarian mission and the facilitation of safe passage for Thai commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Iranian Ambassador informed that the Thai side’s requests had already been conveyed to the relevant Iranian authorities. In principle, the Iranian side stands ready to assist in both requests. Regarding the passage of Thai commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which had already been discussed between the two Foreign Ministers, the Iranian Ambassador agreed that Thailand, as a friendly nation, should be permitted safe passage. The Iranian Ambassador will follow up on these two requests with Iran’s relevant authorities and revert back to the Thai side at the earliest opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Previously, on 17 March, on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Mr. Sihasak held telephone conversations with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, and Mr. Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The telephone conversations with both countries formed part of Thailand’s efforts to express support for its partners in the region in addressing the situation in the Middle East and advancing diplomatic efforts to restore peace as soon as possible. These efforts include the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Special Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East held on 13 March 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Thai side also expressed appreciation for the assistance extended to Thai nationals residing in both countries and for facilitating those returning to Thailand.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Kuwaiti and Jordanian sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue providing assistance to Thai nationals residing in their respective countries and to facilitate those wishing to return to Thailand. Both countries also expressed concern regarding the vessel “Mayuree Naree” and underscored the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the region. Notably, Jordan has been one of the key transit points for the repatriation of Thai nationals from the Middle East.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has underscored the threat posed by online scams to Southeast Asia, where a large number of scam centers are located, causing countries in the region, including Thailand, to become front-line states, which are significantly affected by these criminal activities.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister on 16 March 2026 delivered opening remarks at a side event, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), titled “Intelligent Threats with a Global Reach: The Evolution of Scam Centers and Cybercrime in Southeast Asia. on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit at the Vienna International Center.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

He reiterated that online scams are increasingly complex and rapidly evolving, and cause damage not only to the economy and security, but also violate human rights in multiple dimensions. In this regard, different nations must come together to effectively address this problem. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister further stated that Thailand has declared combating online scams and related crimes a national agenda and underscored that to effectively address these problems, international cooperation is needed. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Hence, Thailand and the UNODC co-hosted the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams on 17-18 December 2025 in Bangkok, to create global awareness on the threat of online scams and move forward the global agenda against these crimes. Outcomes of the International Conference highlighted that effective coordination and alignment of efforts among all stakeholders are central to addressing the issue, and that this side event will help advance such efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thailand’s participation in the Summit reflects its continued role in advancing the issue of combating fraud, particularly online scams, as a key global priority and underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law, as well as raising public awareness and strengthening resilience against this serious crime.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 16 March 2026 delivered a statement and announced Thailand’s pledges to combat fraud during the High-level Special Session on national commitment \/ pledges on combatting fraud at the Global Fraud Summit at the Vienna International Center.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister emphasized that global fraud, particularly online scams, poses an immediate threat to the international community, causing significant financial losses and serious human rights violations, including human trafficking for forced criminality. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

He said that criminal networks also operate across borders, making it increasingly difficult to dismantle. In this regard, the international community must cooperate in the fight against fraud and showcase responsibility and political will, especially in countries where such criminal operations are festered. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister also reaffirmed Thailand’s continued commitment to dismantling online scam networks and determination to work with partners across regions to confront this challenge. He pledged that Thailand will (1) strengthen and enforce measures to prevent and combat money laundering, (2) enhance data integration and the use of digital technologies to improve fraud detection and the tracing of financial transactions, and (3) reinforce cooperation among countries and across sectors, including through the exchange of information, intelligence, and evidence.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

On this occasion, the Foreign Minister endorsed two outcome documents of the Summit: (1) Call to Action on Combatting Fraud and (2) Global Public-Private Partnership Framework against Fraud. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Witnesses included Mr. John Brandolino, acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and acting Director-General of the United Nations office in Vienna, and high-level representatives from relevant Thai authorities, namely the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Secretary of Digital Economy and Society, the Secretary-General of the Anti-Money Laundering Board, and the Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 16 March 2026 held telephone conversations with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Thai Foreign Minister expressed appreciation to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their assistance in ensuring the safety and evacuation of Thai nationals to Thailand, as well as the UAE’s facilitation for the 20 crew members of the vessel “Mayuree Naree” to transit through Oman on their return to Thailand.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

He also conveyed concern over the situation in the Middle East, and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution, while reaffirming Thailand’s readiness to support diplomatic efforts by Bahrain, the UAE, and regional partners toward achieving peace, as well as ASEAN’s efforts, including the recently held Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

On this occasion, the Bahraini and UAE sides shared their views and updates on the situation in the Middle East. They expressed concern over the incident involving the vessel “Mayuree Naree,” while reaffirming the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has reaffirmed Thailand’s strong commitment to combating fraud, particularly online scams, which is rapidly growing through the exploitation of emerging technologies and areas which have weak, or a lack of, governance and a rule of law.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister on 16 March 2026 delivered opening remarks at the Plenary Session of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, under the theme “Scam centers: The rising sophistication and cross-border impact of fraud.”<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

In his remarks, Mr. Sihasak stated that these crimes affect millions of people across the globe, undermining economy and security while also violating human rights. In this regard, he reiterated the importance of international cooperation in the fight against such crimes.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of political commitment to address online scams, highlighting that Thailand has declared the fight against cybercrime and online scams a national agenda. Thailand has taken measures to enhance its response, such as through establishing a National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Technology Related Crimes, as well as expanding cooperation with international partners, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), including other relevant private entities. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister also urged the international community to step up efforts on intelligence-sharing, timely cross-border investigations and response, and strengthening the ability to trace and recover illicit assets.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thailand has continuously advanced efforts to combat fraud, particularly online scams. As such, Thailand’s participation in the Global Fraud Summit reaffirms its continued commitment to advancing this issue as a key global priority and builds upon the outcomes of the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams, on 17-18 December 2025 in Bangkok.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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 <\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/485833","date_published":"2026-03-17T09:47:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260317b31d5a443ec1a04cbea5c1e4e778658e103855.jpg"},{"id":"3ce0da11bc242ff82af222a926b00612","title":"Thai Government's Commitment to Enhancing International Cooperation to Combat Online Scams","content_text":"

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow is paying a visit to Vienna, Republic of Austria, on 16-17 March 2026 to attend the Global Fraud Summit at the Vienna International Center (VIC), which is co-organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Senior representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the Royal Thai Police, and the Office of the Attorney General will also join the summit.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

At this summit, the Foreign Minister will reaffirm the Thai government’s commitment to addressing the issue of fraud and strengthening international cooperation to combat fraud, particularly online scams, while maintaining momentum and reinforcing Thailand’s leading role in advancing concrete progress in anti-fraud efforts at the international level. This will also build upon Thailand’s role as co-host with the UNODC of the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams, held on 17-18 December 2025 in Bangkok, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister will (1) deliver the opening remarks at the Plenary Session under the theme “Scam centers: The rising sophistication and cross-border impact of fraud,” (2) participate in the endorsement of two outcome documents of the summit, namely the “Call to Action on Combating Fraud” and the “Global Public-Private Partnership Framework against Fraud,” (3) deliver Thailand’s national pledge to combat fraud during the High-level Special Session on national commitment \/ pledges on combatting fraud, and (4) deliver the opening remarks at the UNODC side event titled “Intelligent threats with a global reach: The evolution of scam centers and cybercrime originating in Southeast Asia and targeting the world.”<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

In addition, the Foreign Minister will hold discussions with the Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, as well as ministerial-level representatives of the United Kingdom and Singapore, to discuss cooperation in combating fraud and online scams, and to further strengthen cooperation between Thailand and these countries in various areas.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Global Fraud Summit is convened to promote high-level dialogue aimed at advancing political commitment and law enforcement cooperation to combat fraud, while also strengthening cooperation among countries and across sectors in countering fraud, including prevention and suppression of online scams.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/485497","date_published":"2026-03-16T09:58:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/20260316812ff9ee714a564125370bdfa477f821100529.jpg"},{"id":"70627db7fbc2bf10a631c74925bedf68","title":"Thailand Proposes Measures for ASEAN Cooperation amid Tensions in the Middle East","content_text":"

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 13 March 2026 attended the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East via videoconference. The meeting was convened at Thailand’s proposal and chaired by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines in her capacity as the ASEAN Chair.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

At the meeting, ASEAN ministers exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and its potential implications for the ASEAN region. They also discussed possible collective responses to the impacts, including short-term measures and long-term resilience to address challenges from future crises. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The ministers noted that the situation in the Middle East remains highly tense and uncertain, and reaffirmed the importance of adhering to the principles of international law, particularly the freedom of overflight and navigation. They also called for an immediate cessation of violence and the resolution of the conflict through diplomacy and dialogue.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The meeting discussed the multidimensional impacts of the situation in the Middle East on ASEAN, particularly from disruptions to maritime transport routes through the Strait of Hormuz, which have directly affected global energy supply chains and may lead to economic and energy crises in the future. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thailand proposed measures using the existing mechanisms, including (1) strengthening cooperation on consular assistance through enhanced coordination among ASEAN embassies to enhance preparedness in protection and evacuation of ASEAN nationals in crisis situations; (2) enhancing practical implementation of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Petroleum Security to cushion the impact of energy shocks; and (3) accelerating the transition to renewable and alternative energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n","url":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/content\/category\/detail\/id\/49\/iid\/485287","date_published":"2026-03-14T09:51:00","image":"https:\/\/thailand.prd.go.th\/en\/file\/get\/file\/202603144cf9b749fc3fed9ccf6c39d48bafd405100934.jpeg"},{"id":"eba21b8df458fa630653060f184a89ac","title":"Thailand Issued a Statement After a Vessel under Thai Flag Had Been Hit in the Strait of Hormuz ","content_text":"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on the latest developments of the situation in the Middle East, saying that the situation threatens to impact freedom of navigation, as a vessel under the Thai flag was hit in the Strait of Hormuz with 23 Thai crew members on board.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the statement on 11 March 2026, Thailand is gravely concerned about the dire situation in the Middle East, precipitated by Israeli and U.S. attacks and followed by retaliation by Iran, with ongoing attacks threatening to escalate tensions in the region and beyond.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The situation poses serious threats to the lives and safety of innocent civilians in the neighboring countries in the region, as well as outside of the region, including Thai nationals. In such challenging times, respect for the Charter of the United Nations and principles of international law, such as the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, becomes imperative.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Thailand calls on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and immediately de-escalate tensions and return to dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations in order to prevent the situation from escalating further and undermining not only regional, but also global peace and stability.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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