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Bangkok’s Pink Line Extension to Offer Free Rides Ahead of July Launch

01 February 2025 16:13

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BANGKOK, Feb 20 (TNA) – Bangkok’s Pink Line extension, connecting the Si Rat station to Muang Thong Thani, will offer free rides to the public for one month starting in late June 2025 ahead of its full launch in July. The 3-kilometer monorail extension, consisting of two stations, is currently 85.97% complete, according to Deputy […]

Thai, Lao Leaders Pledge Closer Ties

01 February 2025 14:37

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BANGKOK, Feb 20 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra welcomed Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on an official visit, with both leaders pledging to strengthen bilateral ties and address shared challenges. The visit, which comes ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations in 2025, focused on enhancing cooperation across […]

Thailand Repatriates Chinese Nationals from Myanmar Scam Operations

01 February 2025 11:36

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TAK, Feb 20 (TNA) – Thailand began repatriating 200 Chinese nationals, implicated in call center scams in Myawaddy, Myanmar, on Thursday. They crossed into Mae Sot and will be flown to China. Thai and Chinese officials facilitated the transfer. A total of 800 individuals are expected to be repatriated in the coming days. The operation […]

Nurse Assaulted Over Child Visitor

01 February 2025 15:45

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BANGKOK, Feb 19 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to pursue the strongest possible legal action against a man who physically assaulted a nurse at Rayong Hospital. The hospital director met with public health officials this morning to confirm they will pursue full legal action, as the nurse remains traumatized and […]

116 Myanmar Nationals Apprehended in Thailand, Fleeing Military Service

01 February 2025 15:08

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KANCHANABURI, Feb 19 (TNA) – Thai authorities apprehended 116 Myanmar nationals, mostly young men, on an island in Khao Laem National Park in Kanchanaburi province. The group claimed they were fleeing forced military conscription in their home country. Police Colonel Phaitoon Sriwilai, the superintendent of Sangkhlaburi Police Station, was alerted by border patrol officers about […]

No Israeli Takeover in Pai, Officials Say

01 February 2025 12:33

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BANGKOK, Feb 19 (TNA) – Rumors of Israelis allegedly “taking over” Pai district, a popular tourist destination in Mae Hong Son, and barring Thais from certain businesses, hotels and public spaces have been firmly dismissed by the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The issue, which sparked concerns about foreign influence in Pai, has prompted […]

Chinese Official Visits Myanmar to Repatriate Citizens

01 February 2025 15:22

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MYAWADDY, Feb 17 (TNA) – Liu Zhongyi, China’s Chinese Assistant Public Security Minister traveled to the Myanmar border town of Myawaddy on Monday to meet with Chinese and foreign nationals rescued from a scammer city in Shwe Kokko. Liu met with Myanmar government officials and representatives from the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) at their […]

PM Visits Thale Noi Lake, Pledges to Tackle Water Issues

01 February 2025 15:13

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PHATTHALUNG, Feb 17 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn on Monday visited Thale Noi in Phatthalung province, where she fed water buffalo and promised to address problems with shallow water and aquatic weeds. The Prime Minister conducted an inspection before the first official off-site cabinet meeting of 2025, held at Prince of Songkla University in Hat […]

Nissan clarifies Thailand plant “closure” is consolidation, not shutdown

01 February 2025 14:28

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BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – Nissan has clarified that its recent announcement of plant closures globally does not include shutting down its operations in Thailand. Instead, the company is consolidating production lines to improve cost efficiency and prepare for the production of new models in the country. According to the Board of Investment (BOI) of […]

Cyber Cops Launch “Senior’s Club” to Combat Online Scams

01 February 2025 12:33

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BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Police’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau launched the “Senior’s Community Cyber Police Club,” aiming to educate citizens about scams and ultimately reduce victimization. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has reported over 800,000 online crime complaints between March 2022 and December 2024, causing daily losses of 77 million baht […]

Organic Rose Syrup Creates Sweet Success for Thai Farmer

01 February 2025 11:21

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LAMPHUN, Feb 17 (TNA) – A farmer in Lamphun, Thailand, has found sweet success by growing organic roses and turning them into rose syrup. During the month of love, when rose prices typically skyrocket, this farmer has found a way to sell his product year-round. Kritsada “Tum” Munklang, a 40-year-old farmer, grows two types of […]

Surin Hosts Elephant-Back Wedding Registration on Valentine’s Day

01 February 2025 15:57

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SURIN, Feb 14 (TNA) – Surin province is hosting the world’s largest elephant-back wedding registration event today, Valentine’s Day. Couples are participating in the ancient “Kuy” ethnic group’s wedding ceremony, known as “Sat Tae,” and registering their marriages atop elephants. The event is taking place at the Elephant World project, a world-renowned elephant village and […]