The Government will hold a weekly meeting of the Council of Economic Ministers each Monday to listen to the views of all relevant agencies in order to tackle the country’s urgent economic problems.

Thailand has issued a statement expressing its deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Mr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Thailand is ready to host the sixth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games from 21 to 30 November 2024, which will take place in Bangkok and the eastern province of Chon Buri.

The Thai government and the Sangha Supreme Council are joining hands in organizing the 19th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebration 2024 on 19-20 May, under the theme “The Buddhist Way of Building Trust and Solidarity.”

Thailand will serve as the venue for two major world events: World Union of Wholesale Markets Conference, or WUWM Bangkok 2024, and Digital Governance Thailand 2024, or DGT 2024.

People, organizations, foundations, and the private sector have been urged to join various projects being implemented in celebration of the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's sixth-cycle (72nd) birthday anniversary this year.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that the world is experiencing major shifts and challenges, ranging from geopolitical conflicts, the economy, the rapid advancement of technology, and the environment, as well as the effects of COVID-19. He also sees them as an opportunity for Asia to take leadership to tackle these challenges.

Thailand and Italy have agreed to draw up action plans on sectors of high potential between the two countries and to hold the Thai-Italian Business Forum in Thailand, with the participation of a delegation representing numerous Italian business sectors.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a Thai business delegation to visit France on 15-16 May 2024 and participate in the Thailand-France Business Forum in Paris to encourage more French businesses to invest in Thailand.

A series of workshops under the project “Little Chefs, Big Hearts” has been carried out to develop the skills of youth in the southern border provinces of Thailand, to help them progress toward culinary professions.

The Ministry of Public Health has been developing the health system on Lipe Island, or Ko Lipe, in the southern border province of Satun, in response to the Government’s policy of ensuring the safety of tourists traveling in the deep South.

The Government has reaffirmed its intention to give a major boost to tourism activities in the southern border provinces, so that they will have greater opportunities to attract more tourist arrivals and generate more income.

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has called on Thai people to join hands definitely and firmly. If there are any obstacles, they should face them mindfully and wisely and work together to tackle the problems with rationale, principles, and purity of mind.

The Government has invited people to visit the latest OTOP fair, which will give a boost to local products under the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT), established by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

The day of 28 July marks the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X). Thai people have carried out various activities to show their loyalty to His Majesty the King on the occasion of his 71st birthday anniversary this year.