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Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on July 11 his retirement from politics, nine years after he, as the army chief, took power in a military coup.

The US has for the first time allowed Thailand to export its pomelo to the country, as Thailand eyes more markets for its delicious fruit.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged agencies concerned to streamline procedures so the country can achieve the target of receiving 25 million tourists this year, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on July 2.

Thailand exported 2.79 million tonnes of rice for 1.5 billion USD in the first four months of this year, up 23% year-on-year, according to the Thai Government’s spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.

The Thai government plans to allocate more than 11 billion THB (over 320 million USD) to subsidise low-income earners with their power bills for four months, starting in May.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a teleconference with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone and Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing on April 7 to tackle the region’s transboundary haze problem.

As Thailand prepares for the upcoming election, its Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his concern about the lack of unity and urged all parties to prioritize peace and security for everyone living in the country.

Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn has pledged to support efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in the region.

Thailand’s House of Representatives will be dissolved on March 20, Minister of the Thai Prime Minister’s Office Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on March 14 as he was heading for the weekly Cabinet meeting.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has tasked relevant agencies with supporting the growth of the parcel delivery business in Thailand.

A scheme worth 7.6 billion THB (215 million USD) has been approved by the cabinet of Thailand to guarantee rubber prices for 1.6 million farmers registered with the country’s Rubber Authority.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on January 9 joined the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) - a move that sealed his position as the party's prime ministerial candidate, the Bangkok Post reported.

Thailand’s tourism sector this year is anticipated to see a lively recovery, with the government now expecting no less than 20 million international visitors this year.

The Thai government is moving towards the third phase of Thailand's digital landscape development plan in a bid to reach the top 30 of the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, with the digital economy contributing 30% of the country's GDP in five years.

Thailand held celebrations to welcome foreign visitors at seven airports and two immigration checkpoints on December 10 as it recorded 10 million foreign tourist arrivals for 2022.

The Government of Thailand is striving to turn this country into an electric vehicle (EV) production base in Southeast Asia.

Spouses of APEC leaders have visited Ayutthaya province and observed masterpieces of Thai arts and crafts at the Arts of the Kingdom museum.

Vietnam and Thailand on November 16 issued a joint statement on the official visit of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Thailand.

Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its Strengthened Strategic Partnership with Thailand, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha during their talks in Bangkok on November 16.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16, starting an official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.