Category archives: ASEAN

ASEAN economic ministers signed the ASEAN Protocol on an Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism. The Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, said today that the ASEAN Protocol on an Enhanced Dispute Settlement Mechanism will ensure the implementation of economic agreements and speedy resolution of economic disputes in the ASEAN…

Preparations to ensure the flow of traffic and safety measures for foreign delegates attending the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits are now well rehearsed. National flags, signs and banners are prominently displayed around Impact Muang Thong Thani, the main venue of the summits. The event’s opening ceremony will be…

 The Prime Minister has nominated Digital Government development, cherishing innovations and expediting the 5G mobile network infrastructure auction, as being essential to support global growth. Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was presiding over the ceremony announcing Digital Government Awards 2019, when he delivered his remarks. The…

Apart from resolutions to be made by ASEAN leaders at the ASEAN Summit in November, the Thai government will take the opportunity to hold talks with the U.S. regarding the decision to revoke the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) treatment previously given to 573 Thai products. The Prime Minister Gen…

The Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have confirmed their readiness to facilitate the flow of traffic and ensure security when the Thai government hosts the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from October 31 to November 4, 2019. The Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police,…

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has ordered security agencies to be fully prepared for the upcoming ASEAN Summit from 2-4 November in Bangkok, focusing on situation responses in compliance with international standards. The Ministry of Defense Spokesperson, Lt Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich, said all agencies are ordered to be on…