The Latest Breaking News from Kanchana Patarachoke

Thailand’s PM says 12 of its citizens held hostage by Hamas have been freed

Srettha Thavisin confirms release after weeks of negotiations of a dozen of at least 26 nationals being held

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

Thai travellers warned to be safety conscious

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has warned Thais travelling abroad to avoid areas of conflict and demonstrations about the Israeli-Hamas war, for their own safety.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2023

Help was given to blind ex-embassy worker: ministry

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has countered a former embassy worker's claim she was made blind during her employment and left without adequate assistance.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Plan in place to safeguard votes abroad as poll nears

The Foreign Affairs Ministry is gearing up for advance voting by Thai citizens abroad, with a system to be introduced to monitor the voting in real time.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Thai killed by Turkey quake to be flown home

The body of the Thai woman killed by the huge earthquake in Turkey will be flown home by a Thai air force plane on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023

1 Thai dead in Turkey quake

A Thai woman was found dead after the major earthquake in Turkey that struck the country early on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023

Govt pledges aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

The government is offering to send assistance and a rescue team to help with search and rescue efforts after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and its neighbour Syria.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023

No Thai victims of California dance club shooting

No Thai citizens were initially reported among those killed and wounded in a mass shooting at a dance club in Monterey Park near Los Angeles during Chinese New Year celebrations in California on Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Kanchana Patarachoke said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023

Thailand begins to woo support for Phuket Expo

Thailand will kick off its campaign to woo support in the international community for its bid to host the "Specialised Expo 2028" next week.

Bangkok Post · Jan 7, 2023

Thailand hosts informal meeting on Myanmar political crisis

Three Cabinet ministers from Myanmar have attended an informal regional meeting in Thailand's capital to discuss efforts to restore peace in the military-run country

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022