The Latest Breaking News from Anucha Burapachaisri

More international flights to be sought

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday ordered the Transport Ministry to directly contact international airlines to increase flights into the country following a surge in demand, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 2022

Prayut hails B300bn EEC investment

Saudi Arabia will invest 300 billion baht in various industries, including tourism, energy and medical care, next year, according to a government spokesman.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

Govt defends ending SET shares tax waiver

The government has defended its decision to impose taxes on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) share sales, insisting it was a well-thought-out plan, while denying it is making an exception for big traders.

Bangkok Post · Dec 3, 2022

Domestic travel rises above estimates

Travellers made 200 million domestic trips in the first 10 months of this year, less than the 222 million in 2019 but up on the 160 million trips projected by the tourism authority (TAT), according to a government spokesman.

Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022

189 Thai eateries win Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the news that 189 restaurants and street-side eateries have been selected by the Michelin Guide for the Bib Gourmand label for being the best value-dining spots, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022

Cabinet okays adjusted B5bn loan

The cabinet on Tuesday approved reworking the conditions of a 5-billion-baht soft loan programme to help small hotel operators and their supply chains including restaurants reopen.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

Xi's maiden Thai visit yields 'positive dialogue'

Thailand and China have signed a number of agreements to strengthen cooperation in e-commerce, investment, science and technology.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022

Prayut strengthens bilateral ties with prime ministers of NZ, Australia

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says closer bilateral ties with New Zealand will emphasise promoting stronger tourism between the countries.

Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022

Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers

The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Final summit preparations being settled

Thailand is more than 90% ready to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022