U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand
Recent News About U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand
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U.S., Laos, and Thailand strengthen law enforcement ties against transnational crime
Law enforcement officials from Laos, Thailand, and the United States participated in a trilateral information exchange in Nong Khai, Thailand, from September 23-24, 2025.
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Chinese nationals sentenced in U.S. court for fentanyl precursor importation
Qingzhou Wang and Yiyi Chen, both Chinese nationals, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in importing fentanyl precursors and money laundering.
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U.S. targets Southeast Asian scam centers with new sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities connected to online scam operations in Southeast Asia.
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U.S. congratulates Anutin Charnvirakul on becoming Thailand’s new prime minister
The United States has congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his selection as the next Prime Minister of Thailand.
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U.S. Embassy in Bangkok seeks quotations for official SUV purchase
The United States Embassy in Bangkok has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of one official SUV.
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U.S. Ambassador extends birthday wishes to Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
On August 12, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec issued a message marking the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
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U.S. supports ceasefire progress between Cambodia and Thailand after regional talks
The United States has expressed support for the recent General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, which aimed to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
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U.S. supports Cambodia-Thailand peace talks in Malaysia
Cambodia and Thailand are preparing to start high-level talks in Malaysia aimed at reaching an immediate ceasefire.
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Secretary Rubio urges Thai-Cambodia ceasefire amid border dispute
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a phone conversation with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
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U.S. ambassador congratulates Thai king on his 73rd birthday
On July 28, 2025, the United States Mission to Thailand extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on his 73rd birthday.
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Farewell to U.S. Consul General Lisa Buzenas after three years in Chiang Mai
After three years of service, Consul General Lisa Buzenas is departing from her role in Chiang Mai.
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U.S.-led conference highlights disaster management innovations post-Thai earthquake
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with the MIT ASEAN Initiative and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), organized the inaugural "Disaster Management Conference: Technology, Innovation, and Research for Effective Disaster...
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Thailand opens new demining center with support from US
Ratchaburi, Thailand: On May 27, 2025, the Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC), in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense, inaugurated its new Center of Excellence on Humanitarian Demining Missions.
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U.S. expresses concern over arrest of citizen Paul Chambers in Thailand
The United States has expressed concern over the arrest of Paul Chambers, a U.S. citizen, by Thai authorities.
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions for forced return of Uyghurs
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign government officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs and other ethnic or religious groups to China.
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Cobra Gold military exercise returns to Thailand from February 25
The 44th annual Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 2025 is set to commence on February 25 and will continue until March 7 in Thailand.
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Secretary of State Rubio sends Lunar New Year greetings
To friends at home and around the world who celebrate Lunar New Year, Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, extends his heartfelt best wishes.
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USS Carl Vinson arrives in Thailand for scheduled port visit
Carrier Strike Group One, led by the USS Carl Vinson, has arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand, for a scheduled port visit.
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U.S., Thai officials mark completion of major Wat Chaiwatthanaram restoration
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, together with Thailand’s Fine Arts Department and the World Monuments Fund (WMF), marked the completion of a major conservation project at Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya province.
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National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition opens at Siam Paragon with focus on conservation
The National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition opened at Siam Paragon in Bangkok on July 17, 2024.