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Arsenic Found in Chiang Rai Rivers; Investigation Underway

2 May 2025 15:59

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CHIANGRAI, May 2 (TNA) – Authorities in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, are urgently investigating elevated levels of arsenic detected in the Sai, Ruak, and Mekong rivers. Preliminary tests conducted at nine locations last month revealed arsenic concentrations exceeding safety standards by up to 19 times in some samples. Further testing is being carried out […]

Professor Bai Chun, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

Scholar: Understanding Needed for Better Thai-China Ties

2 May 2025 15:28

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BEIJING, May 2 (TNA) – A Chinese expert says Thais and Chinese should learn more about each other to avoid misunderstandings that could hurt their relationship. Professor Bai Chun of Beijing Foreign Studies University believes that fostering understanding and reducing negative feelings are key, especially for Chinese people living in Thailand to better grasp Thai […]

Thailand, Cambodia Meet on Border Issues

2 May 2025 11:45

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BANGKOK, May 2 (TNA) – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to intensify cooperation in cracking down on transnational call center operations, according to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Following the 17th General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between the two nations held in Thailand, Phumtham and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence […]

Thai Man Dies of Anthrax After Eating Beef

2 May 2025 10:22

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MUKDAHAN, May 2 (TNA) – A man in Thailand’s Mukdahan province has died from anthrax after consuming beef, health officials said on Friday. Authorities have identified 377 people who came into contact with the deceased or potentially contaminated meat. The death occurred after the man consumed beef at a merit-making ceremony in Don Tan […]

Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Truck in Bangkok

30 April 2025 16:08

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SAMUT SAKHON, April 30 (TNA) – A man has died after a large concrete slab fell from an elevated structure onto his pickup truck on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province, just outside Bangkok. The victim, 46 sustained severe injuries, including internal bleeding and a ruptured liver, after two concrete pieces, approximately 30×50 cm […]

Court to Investigate Thaksin’s Hospitalization After Dismissing Petition

30 April 2025 15:39

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BANGKOK, April 30 (TNA) – Thailand’s Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking an inquiry into former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s hospitalization, citing the petitioner’s lack of direct legal standing. However, the court will independently investigate whether Thaksin’s imprisonment followed the correct legal procedures. The court has ordered the heads of the Corrections Department, Bangkok Remand […]

Thai Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 1.75%, Citing Economic Risks

30 April 2025 15:38

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BANGKOK, April 30 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5-2 to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.75% on Wednesday, effective immediately, the central bank said in a statement. The MPC cited the need to align monetary policy with economic trends and […]

Late Monk’s Disciples Maintain Annual Gold Donations to Thai Reserves

30 April 2025 10:14

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BANGKOK, April 30 (TNA) – Devotees of the late revered monk Luang Ta Maha Bua Yannasampanno have reiterated their commitment to annually donating gold to Thailand’s national reserves, even with high gold prices. Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Wednesday received 10 kilograms of gold from the disciples, collected during the merit-making event […]

Police Seize Smuggled Pork Worth Millions

30 April 2025 09:25

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SAMUT SAKHON, April 30 (TNA) – Thai police seized over 10 million baht worth of smuggled pork intestines in Samut Sakhon, suspecting Chinese investors used a rented warehouse to store and distribute the illegal goods nationwide. A joint operation by the Central Investigation Bureau and the Department of Livestock Development raided a warehouse following reports of […]

Thai-Malaysian Drug Network Busted, Over 260 kg Seized

29 April 2025 13:28

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BANGKOK, April 29 (TNA) – Thai and Malaysian authorities have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking ring, arresting two suspects in Songkhla, Thailand, and seizing 261 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ice). The network allegedly used Songkhla as a temporary storage location before attempting to smuggle the drugs through Thailand’s southern border provinces en route to […]

Month After Bangkok Building Collapse, Families Still Wait

29 April 2025 11:22

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BANGKOK, April 29 (TNA) – The relatives of the construction workers from the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building are still waiting for the remains of their loved ones to return home, even though today there is likely no miracle left. For the past 30 days, every sector has tried their best, hoping to erase […]

Southern Attacks Kill Two Security Volunteers

28 April 2025 17:00

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YALA, April 28 (TNA) – Suspected insurgents ambushed defense volunteers in Yala and Pattani, southern Thailand, killing two and injuring one in two separate overnight attacks. Assailants also torched a vehicle and fired on a security outpost. In Pattani, an unknown number of attackers used firearms to open fire on a vehicle on Sunday night, […]