The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General Thailand Announce Changes to U.S. Visa Services Effective...
Bangkok, Thailand: The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand will be implementing a new online support system for U.S. visa services starting September 28th, 2024.Â
As part of this transition, services including the online...
Lockheed Martin Announces Offset Opportunities for Thailand’s Industry
Lockheed Martin announced on July 17, 2024, a strategic initiative to deliver substantial economic value to Thailand through a comprehensive industrial participation proposal. This "offset" proposal is closely tied to the Thai government's evaluation...
FBI Seizes $2.5 Million in Crypto from Thailand’s ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam
THE FBI has seized $2.5 million in cryptocurrency linked to a pig-butchering scam based in Thailand, The Pattaya News can reveal.
This development marks a substantial effort by U.S. authorities to combat the rising tide...
Thai PM Comments About Attempted Assassination Incident Against Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania Rally
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On July 14th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin commented on the recent incident that the FBI is now calling an attempted assassination involving the former U.S. President and Republican presumptive presidential...
EEC Policy Committee and Bank of America Sign MOU to Boost Investment in Eastern...
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On May 14th, 2024, Dr. Chula Sukmanop, the secretary-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECPC), and Ms. Ornkanya Pibuldham, the President and Chief Country Officer of Bank of America in Thailand, signed...
American Suspect Arrested in Bangkok for Alleged Human Trafficking in the State of Oregon
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On May 7th, 2024, the Thai Central Investigative Bureau (CIB) held a press conference regarding the arrest of an American suspect at a condominium in Bang Phlat, Bangkok, who allegedly forced women to work...
USS Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Strike Group NINE Arrive in Thailand
Laem Chabang, Thailand - April 24, 2024: Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9), its flagship USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 arrived in Laem Chabang for a regular scheduled...
Thai and US Navies Set to Undertake “Limited Salvage” Mission for HTMS Sukhothai
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai and US navies are set to undertake a "limited salvage" mission for the HTMS Sukhothai, which tragically sank in the Gulf of Thailand in December 2022, resulting in the loss of...
Cobra Gold Returns to Eastern Thailand in February 2024
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On January 14th, 2024, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, the spokesman for the Ministry of Defense for Political Affairs, warmly welcomed the Joint US Military Advisory Group and discussed preparation for Cobra Gold 2024 in Chonburi-Rayong...
Thai Prime Minister Continues to Close Business Deals with Major US Companies
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At 4:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 14th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a discussion with major private business sectors in the U.S. market.
One of the biggest...