March 19, 2025

Phumtham Acknowledges Chinese Government’s Facilitation of Uighur Meeting

Beijing: “Phumtham” thanked the Chinese government for arranging for Thailand to meet the Uighurs who were sent back, even though there was little time. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang for their support and hospitality. He described the visit as an opportunity to strengthen Thai-Chinese

1 in 40 Uighurs Rejoice Upon Reunion with Families After Returning from Detention

Beijing: 1 in 40 Uighurs weep with joy at being able to return to their families, thanking the governments of the two countries for releasing them, confirming that China took good care of them, provided them with a house, ten thousand yuan, and did not punish them, begging the media to blur their faces because they want to live a

Thai Delegation Visits Uighurs to Assess Living Conditions Following Return to China

Beijing: A Thai delegation, led by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, visited Uighur individuals who were recently repatriated to China to evaluate their living conditions. The visit comes amid international scrutiny and pressure on Thailand regarding the treatment and well-being of Uighurs returned to China. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Thawee expressed confidence in the Thai

Phumtham Defends Decision to Return Uyghurs to Xinjiang, Visits Families in Kashi

Kashi: Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, insisted that the government made the correct decision to return Uyghurs to their families, as he visited Uyghur individuals in their homes in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. During his visit, he apologized for their prolonged detention and addressed queries about their situation, affirming that no third country had offered

China and Thailand Collaborate to Address Human Rights Allegations

Beijing: “China” is ready to join hands with Thailand to fight accusations from third countries of violating human rights, confirming that everything is done correctly, emphasizing that the news of the killing of “Uighurs” is not true. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, along with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, led a group of

Uyghurs Describe Normal Life in Xinjiang in 2015 Video Call

Beijing: Today, Mr. Phumtham and Pol. Col. Thawee engaged in a video call with six Uyghurs who returned from Thailand, including one individual who returned to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in 2015. He recounted his experiences after returning, describing a normal and stable life. He mentioned getting married and having a child, who is now one month old. Upon

Thai Delegation Engages in Dialogue with Xinjiang Uyghur Representatives on First Day of Mission

Xinjiang: The Thai delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Vejjayachai and Minister of Justice Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, commenced their mission in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region by engaging in discussions with both Chinese officials and Uyghur representatives on the first day. The mission aims to address the conditions and well-being of Uyghurs who were

Fisheries Department Sets Ambitious Target to Combat Black Chin Tilapia Spread

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Fisheries has announced an ambitious goal to eradicate an additional 3 million kilograms of the invasive black-chinned tilapia. The department is also expediting research on genetic sterility to address the proliferation of this species in natural water bodies and farmers’ ponds. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Bancha Sukkaew, Director-General of the Department