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PR Thai Government

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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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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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Jun 11
Phuket Airport is taking action! Following concerns over immigration congestion, automated departure passport lanes officially launch 13 June, bringing faster processing, shorter wait times, and world-class service. And to be clear: there are no fees to skip the line.
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Jun 11
The world's best chess players are coming to Bangkok. Magnus Carlsen. Fabiano Caruana. ASEAN's finest. All under one roof. The ASEAN E-Sports Chess Cup 2026 is on 13 June at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. Chess isn't just a board game. It's strategy & the future of digital sport.
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Jun 10
Thailand's "Operation Annihilate Narcotics" just seized 50 metric tons of drug precursor chemicals — enough to produce 1.1 billion meth tablets or 21 tons of crystal meth (ice). The bust targeted networks linked to a fugitive drug lord extradited after 14 years on the run.
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Jun 5
Thailand secures in-principle approval from Japan to import two additional Thai pomelos: Khao Nam Phueng & Tubtim Siam. The move aims to boost exports, expand market access & create new income opportunities for Thai farmers, while further strengthening Thailand–Japan cooperation.
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