The Ministry of Labor has allowed 11,000 migrant workers in the fisheries sector to renew their work permits, so that they will be able to work in Thailand for another two years.

People across the country have been invited to join two major occasions. 

The Government has kicked off a program for waterway development, based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy initiated by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Tham Luang cave at the Tham Luang – Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, will be developed into a "living museum.” It will serve as a learning center to highlight the recent rescue mission to save 13 lives trapped in the cave.

Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Kobsak Pootrakul stated that all relevant agencies in the public sector are ready to promote Muay Thai, or Thai-style boxing, as a creative industry and a lucrative business cluster.

Recognized as the "king of tropical fruits,” durian is flooding the market in Thailand during this time of the year. The southern border province of Yala is known for its durian of good quality. A target has been set to develop Yala into a durian city.

Thailand remains attractive for international film producers, who have frequently chosen the country as a popular shooting location. During the first quarter of 2018, a total of 224 foreign film projects were shot on location in Thailand.

The 8th Ayeyawady – Chao Phraya – Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy or ACMECS Summit, held in Bangkok on June 16, concluded with fruitful results. The Summit adopted two outcome documents: ACMECS Master Plan and Bangkok Declaration.

The Ministry of Culture is preparing to make Chiang Mai province in the North better known as one of the world’s most livable cities, along with developing the province as a World Heritage Site.

The Government is conducting major reform in digital infrastructure and telecommunications, which will play an important role in distributing wealth and income to the regional areas of the country.