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Bang Rak District Buzzing with Valentine’s Day Weddings

31 February 2025 14:33

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BANGKOK, Feb 14 (TNA) – The Bang Rak District (Bang Rak meaning “District of Love”) was bustling with activity this Valentine’s Day as couples flocked to register their marriages. Its name makes it a popular destination for couples, and the office set a goal of 999 registrations this year, with couples vying for a chance […]

9 Couples Joyfully Wed Underwater in Trang

31 February 2025 14:14

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TRANG, Feb 14 (TNA) – The Underwater Wedding Ceremony in Trang was a joyous affair on Valentine’s Day this year as nine couples, including eight Thai couples and one Taiwanese-Thai couple, participated in the underwater marriage registration. Before the ceremony, the couples were taken on a diving trip to explore the beauty of Hat Chao […]

Myanmar Fuel Prices Skyrocket

31 February 2025 11:35

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TAK, Feb 14 (TNA) – Following the Thai government’s decision to cut off electricity supply to Myanmar on February 5, fuel prices in the neighboring country have soared to 135 baht per liter. Thailand’s recent cutoff of electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to Myanmar border towns, initiated by its National Security Council, has had a […]

Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims

31 February 2025 15:51

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BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Myanmar is preparing to repatriate an additional 7,000 victims of call center scams, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Phumtham said on Wednesday that 261 individuals, tricked into working for call center gangs in Myanmar, had been released. He added that a further 7,000 people are […]

Chinese scam operations relocate from Myanmar border town after crackdown

31 February 2025 13:17

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PAYATHONZU, Feb 13 (TNA) – Chinese criminal groups operating online scams and call centers have begun relocating from the Myanmar border town of Payathonzu following the disruption of electricity and telecommunications services, reportedly due to pressure from Thai authorities. Payathonzu, located across the border from Thailand’s Sangkhlaburi district, Kanchanaburi, has become a hub for illicit […]

Bomb kills one police officer, injures four

31 February 2025 15:47

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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

31 February 2025 14:40

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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

31 February 2025 12:18

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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

31 February 2025 16:58

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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 […]

Thai PM Visits China to Boost Cooperation and Combat Call Center Scams

31 February 2025 11:20

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BEIJING, Feb 6 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Beijing on February 5 for a four-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing transnational crime. The PM is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and other senior officials. During her visit, the Prime Minister will […]

Border power cuts disrupt Myanmar

31 February 2025 15:58

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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

31 February 2025 13:31

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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 […]