Dominic Chakrabongse

Regional Director of @ejfoundation /Director of @PlasticBangkok /Fisheries and human rights expert.

[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs hosted a high-level pre-conference strategy meeting with partners in the private sector; Banking and insurance companies, Shipping & Logistics, Information Communication and Technology Companies at Radisson Blu Hotel, Upperhill. The meeting was graced by H.E. @HassanAliJoho , EGH, Cabinet Secretary Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs @MiBeMa_2022. I together with my colleagues @KimtaiHarry , Principal Secretary Mining and @ps_adenmillah , Principal Secretary Shipping and Maritime Affairs took the opportunity to invite partners to the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) scheduled to be held from 16th to 18th June 2026 at Prideinn Paradise in Mombasa. Kenya is the first African host of this prestigious conference.

The primary objective of the meeting, was to apprise stakeholders on the level of preparedness, including highlighting opportunities available for engagement during the Conference and beyond. Of great interest and importance to the private sector, is one of the pre-conference events; Executive Business and Investment Forum scheduled to take place from 14th- 15th June 2026, under the theme 'Unlocking investment, innovation and enterprise growth in African Blue Economy'.

As we get closer to the Conference dates, representatives of the organizations present, including Kenya Commercial Bank @KCBInKenya , @Maersk, PAKPRO, @SEACOM and Centum, highlighted their commitment to support the process of successful hosting of the 11th Our Ocean Conference. On the other hand, the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs reaffirmed her commitment to continous engagement and partnership ahead of a worldclass event.

[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

Strengthening partnerships to safeguard our maritime resources and fisheries sector remains a key priority as Kenya advances its Blue Economy agenda.

I joined Cabinet Secretary for Mining Blue Economy and Martime Affairs @HassanAliJoho Jlduring a meeting with Mr. Ali El-Bereir, the Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (@UNODC), where we discussed collaboration in addressing maritime and mineral crimes, as well as illicit activities affecting the fisheries sector.

The engagement also highlighted the valuable support UNODC continues to extend to our institutions, particularly through value chain analysis and policy alignment initiatives aimed at strengthening the fisheries sector.

We further welcomed UNODC’s commitment to support Kenya in managing emerging risks as we continue to expand investment opportunities in the Blue Economy, maritime affairs, and mining sectors. I also appreciate their confirmation of participation in the upcoming 11th Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC scheduled for 16–18 June 2026.
Also present were colleges @KimtaiHarry PS Mining,@ps_adenmillah PS Shipping and Maritime Affairs.

[PS Betsy Njagi,CBS - Blue Economy @PS_Betsy_Njagi]

Joined H.E. @HassanAliJoho,Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs @MiBeMa_2022 , during his productive bilateral talks with Ms. Catherine Chabaud, French Minister for Sea and Fisheries, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit.

The discussions focused on advancing practical cooperation, including implementation of the recently signed Kenya-France Declaration of Intent on Blue Economy and Fisheries, efforts to combat IUU Fishing. On decarbonization, they explored IMO-aligned green shipping corridors, and blended finance for low-carbon logistics, the BBNJ Agreement. We reviewed preparations for the 11th Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC and France’s participation.

Kenya and France reaffirmed their strong partnership in the Blue Economy through productive bilateral talks.

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@AscendingAfrica Hi there! Trying to get in touch with your team, could you please DM me?

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@uber_kenya I am following now. Thanks!

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@uber_kenya What is going on with uber courier service? It has been like this for weeks now and no change?

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@AscendingAfrica Hi there - keen to get in touch with your team to discuss some collaboration opportunities ahead of #OOC11

[Billy & Trains @TrainsBilly]

For anyone who doesn't know me.

I'm Billy, Trains are definitely cool no matter what everyone tells me. This is my last photo of me with a train, from August. I've dealt with a few people making me feel uncomfortable doing this but I'm ready to come back. Please follow for more

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@ukrailadventure Trains are the coolest thing in the world.

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@BangkokDi At this point Bangkok authorities so consistently disappoint when they make these kinds of decisions it makes me think if we should just give in and let them turn the city into the paved-over hellscape they so desire...

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@BangkokDi Oh well then those definitely need to go ASAP!

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@imosint Hi! Thanks for all your hard work exposing this and bringing public attention to this important issue - I sent you a DM about possible collab on tackling this - thx!

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

What an incredibly creative and powerful way of campaigning! 10/10

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

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Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK

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[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@BangkokDi Absolutely mindless

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

@BangkokDi Is it because of the oil tanker collision in the North Sea?

[Ukraine / Україна @Ukraine]

Believe in Ukraine. Stand with Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!

[Mark Gooding @markgooding]

The UK disagrees in the strongest terms with Thailand’s decision to deport 40 Uyghur Muslims to China. Foreign Secretary statement 👇

สหราชอาณาจักรไม่เห็นด้วยอย่างยิ่งกับการตัดสินใจของไทยที่เนรเทศชาวมุสลิมอุยกูร์ 40 คนไปยังจีน ถ้อยแถลง 👇 https://t.co/HxZNY6izhY

[Phil Robertson @Reaproy]

This either utter incompetence or total mendacity on behalf of #Thailand's Prime Minister. Either way, it increasingly looks like she and the Thai government have committed a massive human rights violation by forcing 48 Uyghur refugees back to China to face torture & death in custody.

[Dominic Chakrabongse @chakyt22]

Shameful behaviour by Thailand

[Thai Enquirer @ThaiEnquirer]

[Update] Reports suggest that the deportation is set to coincide with China's repatriation of Chinese nationals involved in call center scams between February 27-28. Some news outlets report that the 48 Uyghurs have been unreachable since last night, and UNHCR officials have not been allowed into the Suan Phlu detention center.

Fair Party list-MP Kannavee Suebsang said six blacked-out trucks left the detention center at 2:14 AM, escorted by police vehicles blocking access to expressways. The trucks have not returned.

Kannavee urged the Prime Minister to explain the situation, stressing that the Uyghurs must not be sent back to face persecution. He noted that they have been detained for over 10 years without charge and called for a humane solution.

He also reported that a China Southern Airlines plane left Don Mueang Airport at 4:00 AM without a listed destination—two hours after the trucks departed.

The plane had arrived from Xinjiang, the Uyghur homeland. The same aircraft, flight CZ5245, landed at Don Mueang at 11:37 PM on February 26 and departed at 4:00 AM on February 27. China Southern Airlines was previously used by the Chinese government to repatriate Chinese nationals involved in call center scams from Mae Sot.

#Thailand #China #Uyghur #Refugees #HumanRights #UNHRC