Bomb kills one police officer, injures four

PATTANI, Feb 7 (TNA) – One police officer was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in southern Thailand’s Pattani province on Friday morning, police said. The explosion occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at Don Yang Intersection on Highway 43 in Nong Chik district, while police officers were patrolling the area to […]

Thai Politician Wanted for Rape

BANGKOK, Feb 7 (TNA) – A Thai member of parliament (MP) is facing serious allegations after a court in Chiang Mai issued an arrest warrant for him in connection with a rape case. Chiang Mai police today sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, requesting permission to arrest Mr. Chaiyamphawan Manpianjitt, […]

Power Cut Continues at Myanmar Border

TAK, Feb 7 (TNA) – Thailand has entered the second night of its cutoff of power, internet, and fuel supplies to the Myanmar border town of Myawaddy, escalating efforts to dismantle the operations of Chinese criminal syndicates. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that the Thai government had discussed with Myanmar before […]

Chinese Call Center Bosses Busted

BANGKOK, Feb 6 (TNA) – Two Chinese nationals, identified as the masterminds behind a major call center scam operating from a neighboring country, were apprehended in Bangkok.The suspects, Mr. Ye Wanyou and Mr. Li Weijie, were found hiding in a luxury residence in the heart of the city.The operation was launched following a complaint filed […]

Border power cuts disrupt Myanmar

KANCHANABURI, Feb 5 (TNA) – Thailand has cut power to several Myanmar border towns in a crackdown on online scam operations. Authorities in Kanchanaburi province cut power to Payathonzu, while in Chiang Rai province, the power supply to Tachileik was also severed. Thailand will also suspend fuel supplies to the affected areas.   The power […]

Thailand Tests Sterile Invasive Fish

PHETCHABURI, Feb 5 (TNA) – Thailand’s Department of Fisheries has launched a groundbreaking genetic control program for the invasive blackchin tilapia, releasing sterile specimens in a controlled trial. The department’s researchers have successfully developed a genetic modification technique to control the population of this invasive species by altering its chromosomes. Under the plan, the sterile […]

Thailand Cuts Power to Myanmar Border

BANGKOK, Feb 5 (TNA) – Thailand cuts power supply to five locations along the Myanmar border on Wednesday as part of its crackdown on call center scam operations. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul observed the operation which took effect from 0900 local time, targeted areas known for housing scam operations across three […]

Thailand to Cut Power, Internet to Myanmar Border Areas in Scam Crackdown

BANGKOK, Feb5 (TNA) – Thailand will cut electricity and internet supplies to five Myanmar border areas suspected of harboring call center scam operations, effective 9 a.m. on Wednesday.  The move follows the National Security Council meeting led by Deputy Prime Minister Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Tuesday and the discussion between the Thai Defence Minister […]

Elephants Cause Near-Miss Traffic Incident

PRACHINBURI, Feb 4 (TNA) – Two wild elephants in Prachin Buri province narrowly avoided a collision with vehicles on a public road, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the area. The incident occurred after the elephants ventured out of the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary and wandered onto the road near Ban Hua Sa School […]

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