{"posts":[{"id":22437,"title":"Chud Thai: Knowledge of Craftsmanship and Practices of Thai National Costume","slug":"chud-thai-knowledge-of-craftsmanship-and-practices-of-thai-national-costume","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>Chud Thai: Knowledge of Craftsmanship and Practices of Thai National Costume&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Explore more photos at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/18iXKHTFS8\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/18iXKHTFS8\/<\/a>?&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1786766367973\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1786766416.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":81,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":22437,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-08-15T04:00:16.950000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-15T04:00:16.950000Z"},{"id":22436,"title":"Thailand and Vietnam Elevate Media Cooperation for the Digital Era","slug":"--vov----50--","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>The Government Public Relations Department of Thailand (PRD) and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) have advanced their cooperation to better meet the needs of audiences in the digital era.<\/p>\r\n<p>Delegations of the two media organizations attended the 12th VOV - PRD Joint Technical Committee Meeting on 14 August 2026 via videoconference, under the framework of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in Information and Broadcasting.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>The Thai delegation, led by PRD Deputy Director-General Supaphong Chaolan, comprised Executive Director of Radio Thailand Wanida Gajaseni, Executive Director of PRD Foreign Affairs Office Nutthanun Rajanakorn, and other PRD personnel. The Vietnamese delegation was headed by VOV Vice President Ngo Minh Hien.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both organizations agreed to further expand cooperation next year in radio broadcasting, exchanges of news and programs, as well as online media content in various forms, both in Thai and English languages. &nbsp;They would also increase cooperation in digital media and continue to exchange visits by media practitioners.<\/p>\r\n<p>PRD and VOV agreed to share content on topics of global interest, beyond tourism and culture, such as economic issues, trade, investment, sustainable tourism, environmental conservation, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\r\n<p>Their discussions also included music exchange programs between the PRD band and a local Vietnamese music band, as well as special joint program production on various platforms to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam in 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, both sides encouraged VOV and PRD agencies, namely Radio Thailand, NBT2HD television station, NBT CONNEXT, and the Foreign Affairs Office, to work closely together in conducting joint activities as agreed upon and following up on them more effectively.<\/p>\r\n<p>PRD and VOV have a long history of cooperation in media and broadcasting, working to strengthen friendship, mutual understanding, and the exchange of knowledge between both nations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Source: PR Thai Government&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1786763281650\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1786723779.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":71,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":22431,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-08-15T03:08:50.657000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-15T03:08:50.657000Z"},{"id":22435,"title":"Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs holds a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation","slug":"-6196","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>On 14 August 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, in Moscow.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both sides discussed ways to further promote Thailand - Russia relations and multi-dimensional cooperation, including political cooperation, security, trade and investment, agriculture, tourism, and culture. The Thai side pursued trade facilitation and reduction of trade impediments, and sought support to expedite the process towards the commencement of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).<\/p>\r\n<p>Both sides also exchanged views on key international and regional developments, particularly the geopolitical landscape, ASEAN - Russia cooperation and other regional cooperation frameworks, as well as the situation in Myanmar, and the Thailand - Cambodia situation.<\/p>\r\n<p>On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation co-signed the 6th Plan of Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2026 - 2030), establishing a framework for consultations and cooperation between the Foreign Ministries of both countries. Thailand and Russia will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.<\/p>\r\n<p>Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.go.th\/en\/content\/dpm-fm-bilat-fm-russia-14082026-en\">https:\/\/www.mfa.go.th\/en\/content\/dpm-fm-bilat-fm-russia-14082026-en<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1786759430386\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1786759405.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":87,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":22434,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-08-15T02:04:39.163000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-15T02:04:39.163000Z"},{"id":22433,"title":"Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs co-chairs the 9th Session of the Thailand - Russia Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation","slug":"------9-6","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>On 14 August 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the 9th Session of the Thailand - Russia Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with H.E. Mr. Aleksey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic, in Moscow.<\/p>\r\n<p>The meeting placed emphasis on promoting economic cooperation, particularly expanding trade and investment. Thailand &nbsp;sought support for the commencement of negotiations on a Thailand - Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement, as well as addressing trade barriers and enhancing market access opportunities for Thai products, including agricultural and food products. Both sides also discussed cooperation on trade facilitation and investment promotion with the 2nd Russian - Thai Investment Forum to be held in Bangkok in October 2026.<br>In addition, both sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in energy security, food security, transport connectivity, and tourism, of which Russia is an important tourist source with approximately 1 million Russians visiting Thailand in the first half of 2026.<br>On this occasion, the two Co-Chairs exchanged the Agreed Minutes, covering cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, agriculture, energy, industry, tourism, education, and addressing climate change.<\/p>\r\n<p>The meeting formed part of Thailand\u2019s economic diplomacy efforts to create new opportunities for the Thai business sector, strengthen trade, investment and connectivity between the two countries. Executives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai - Russian Business Council, and leading Thai companies in the agriculture and food, energy, health products, ICT, automotive and auto parts sectors joined the delegation and held discussions with relevant Russian counterparts to explore further opportunities for business cooperation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.go.th\/en\/content\/9th-jc-thailand-russia-en\">https:\/\/www.mfa.go.th\/en\/content\/9th-jc-thailand-russia-en<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1786758739454\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1786758580.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":83,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":22432,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-08-15T01:53:08.240000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-15T01:53:08.240000Z"},{"id":22430,"title":"Visitor Economy Strategy Advanced for Sustainable Tourism","slug":"visitor-economy-strategy-advanced-for-sustainable-tourism-","description":null,"action":"detail","value":"<p>The government is advancing its \u201cVisitor Economy\u201d strategy that treats tourism as an economic system linked to trade, services, manufacturing, agriculture, food security, local communities, and SMEs, with greater attention to visitor spending, longer stays, repeat travel, and income reaching local economies.<\/p>\r\n<p>Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun, who oversees the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, recently made her first official visit to the ministry to review operations and future tourism policy. The government plans to improve the visitor experience throughout the travel journey, with safety, convenience, service quality, and distinctive experiences among its main priorities.<\/p>\r\n<p>Officials also reviewed government spending across agencies and discussed tourism regulations, including standards for accommodations and related businesses operating outside formal regulatory systems. The National Tourism Policy Committee considered possible approaches to collecting fees from foreign tourists, although no new fee or rate has been approved or taken effect. Public-private cooperation will also be used to address industry obstacles and adapt tourism products and services to changing demand.<\/p>\r\n<p>Sustainable tourism planning will cover the Ko Chang archipelago, Songkhla Lake Basin, Chiang Rai, and Bang Kachao, while Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, and Kamphaeng Phet are being developed as models for World Heritage destination management.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Source: &nbsp;NBTWorld&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.flmngr.com\/widgets.js?apiKey=FLMNFLMN\" data-ts=\"1786723447854\"><\/script>","photo":"the_post_1786723496.webp","map":null,"location":null,"province":null,"contact_name":null,"contact_address":null,"contact_phone_number":null,"contact_email":null,"start_date":null,"end_date":null,"start_time":null,"end_time":null,"visitors":130,"admin_id":33,"author_id":null,"language_id":1,"master_id":22430,"type":"issue","is_comment":1,"pin_weight":0,"status":"Publish","created_at":"2026-08-14T16:04:56.657000Z","updated_at":"2026-08-14T16:04:56.657000Z"}]}