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The Foreign Ministry on Thursday blamed lack of proper documentation for being unable to issue Certificates of Entry (COE) to many tourists wishing to visit Phuket.

The Foreign Ministry on Friday clarified that the removal of the “Free Palestine” banner near Sathu Pradit Expressway in Bangkok was not done on the orders of the ministry.

Japans move to ban entry of foreigners who have stayed in Thailand over the previous 14 days does not affect repatriation, semi-commercial and transfer flights, the Thai Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

The Foreign Ministry on Sunday denied rumours that wealthy Indians were booking charter flights to Thailand to avoid the escalating Covid-19 situation at home.

Foreign ministers from Indonesia and Myanmar visited Thailand on Wednesday to discuss international issues with Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, ministry spokesman Thani Saengrat said.

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) was formerly known for its unbelievably complicated entry-exam system and an out-of-reach conservative nature, especially when its former office was located at the Saranrom Palace.

The Foreign Ministry has denied reports that the Thai embassy in Tokyo has provided accommodation for Pavin Chachavalpongpun, an anti-establishment academic who lives in self-exile in Japan.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday defended the constitutional and legal process which led to the dissolution of the Future Forward Party even as countries and international organisations raised concerns over Friday’s verdict by the Constitutional Court. 

The large number of foreign tourists visiting each year includes a large group that has started to look at condominiums to buy, so they can have a place to stay when they visit Phuket.Some also sought additional rental income when they were not in residence.

The Foreign Ministry has defended its decision to select the best security technology for its new e-passport to prevent counterfeiting, rejecting an allegation of adopting lower standards to save money. 

The three companies that lost the bid for producing e-passports called on the Foreign Ministry on Monday to reveal exactly which security measure is being adopted to prevent the counterfeiting of passports, because they believe the bid winner will not be able to offer the required technology.

The Foreign Ministry has dismissed an allegation that it has reduced passport security features with its new e-Passport in order to save costs, saying the quality meets a high standard.