Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 20 clarified the cabinet’s decision to shift the budget originally allocated for the digital wallet cash handout programme in phase 3 to fund a new 157 billion THB (4.75 billion USD) economic stimulus plan.

The initiative involves direct procurement from farmers through four key channels, namely purchase with intent to distribute domestically, corporate social responsibility initiatives, purchase for consumption in organisations, and procurement by government agencies like the Department of Corrections.

With 2025 designated as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year, the Thai government is working to attract more visitors by promoting diverse travel experiences and supporting private sector initiatives.

Thailand is strengthening security measures for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged after concerns were raised about the safety of travellers following the kidnapping of a Chinese actor.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has summarised the performance of her administration during its first 90 days in office, while announcing major policies to be emphasised next year, under the campaign “2025 Empowering Thais: A Real Possibility.”

Thailand's House of Representatives will convene on August 16 to elect a new prime minister after the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavis by the Constitutional Court, the Thai Parliament said in a statement on 14.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on February 17 visited a memorial site dedicated to late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom, affirming its historical significance and role as a bridge to connect and strengthening the Thailand-Vietnam friendship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with leaders of Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Malaysia on December 17 in the framework of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN – Japan Friendship and Cooperation.

The Thai parliament convened a joint session on July 13 to vote for a new prime minister who will lead the country’s government in the coming four years.

Thailand has found no signs of Islamic State (IS) militants or evidence of its involvement in recent attacks in the country’s southern region, said Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on May 31.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Russia from May 17-19 to forge the bilateral ties and sign a number of cooperation agreements between the two nations.