Phuket Authorities Investigate Illegal Foreign-Run Nurseries

PHUKET, Feb 26 (TNA) – Phuket, a popular tourist destination and expatriate hub, is seeing a surge in unlicensed nurseries operated by foreign nationals, prompting a police investigation. The post-COVID tourism boom has fueled a rapid expansion of businesses catering to foreigners, particularly Russians, who represent a significant portion of the island’s long-term residents. While […]

29,000-Year-Old Human Skeleton Discovered

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Feb 25 (TNA) – The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, announced the discovery of ancient Ice Age human skeletal remains, over 29,000 years old, the oldest in Thailand in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Plans are underway to develop it into an art […]

Thai Minister Denies PETA’s Moo Deng Claims

BANGKOK, Feb 25 (TNA) – The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on insists Khao Kheow Zoo meets international standards for ‘Moo Deng’s’ care, countering PETA’s accusations of exploitation and habitat deprivation. PETA, an animal rights organization, accuses Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting animals like “Moo Deng” for profit, not genuine conservation. They […]

Thailand, Laos Collaborate to Tackle Transboundary Haze

CHIANGRAI, Feb 25 (TNA) – Thailand and Laos have initiated a collaborative effort to combat transboundary haze by establishing firebreaks and promoting burn-free agricultural practices along the Chiang Rai border. This collaborative initiative, led by the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and local partners, aims to mitigate the spread of forest fires and encourage sustainable farming […]

Myawaddy Scam Victims Repatriated Via Thailand

TAK, Feb 21 (TNA) – Thai authorities continued the repatriation of Chinese nationals, suspected victims and perpetrators of call center scams, from Myawaddy, Myanmar, for a second consecutive day. The operation, expected to last three days, aims to return over 600 people to China. They are being transported across the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge No. 2 […]

Crowds Flock to Mon Bridge for Buddhist Alms Offering in Thailand

KANCHABURI, Feb 21 (TNA) – Hundreds of Buddhists gathered at the iconic Mon Bridge in Kanchanaburi Province on a holy day to participate in a traditional alms-offering ceremony, organized by the Department of Religious Affairs. The event, titled “Faith, Merit, Community Support,” aimed to promote local culture and Buddhist teachings, according to the Ministry of […]

Thai PM Convenes Urgent Meeting to Tackle Falling Rice, Farm Prices

BANGKOK, Feb 20 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened an urgent meeting with the Ministers of Commerce and Agriculture on Thursday to address the decline in rice and other agricultural product prices, officials said. The Prime Minister instructed the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to swiftly implement short-term measures to stabilize rice prices […]

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