Author: Pantipa Wacharath - Page 15 - สำนักข่าวไทย อสมท

Thailand Braces for Rainy Season as Heavy Downpours Cause Early Impacts

04 May 2025 14:33

124

BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand officially enters the rainy season tomorrow, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rainfall across the country from today until May 17. Authorities are warning of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways, as several regions have already begun to experience the effects of the intensifying weather. In Mae Hong Son […]

PM Regrets Thaksin’s Lost Chance for U.S. Talks

04 May 2025 11:26

81

BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed regret on Tuesday that her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, was unable to travel to Qatar for potential discussions with a figure close to the former U.S. President regarding trade. Regarding the Criminal Court’s denial of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to […]

Karen Forces Seize Myanmar Base Near Thai Border

04 May 2025 10:58

104

TAK, May 14 (TNA) – Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) forces have seized a Myanmar military base opposite Thailand’s Tak province after a week-long offensive, a Thai military task force reported on Wednesday. The Rajamanu Task Force reported that KNLA and KNDO forces, both under the Karen National Union […]

Warehouse Fire Extinguished, Pollution Concerns Remain

04 May 2025 14:08

75

BANGKOK, May 13 (TNA) – A fire that engulfed a furniture warehouse in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district has been fully extinguished, authorities said on Tuesday, after flaring up again overnight. The blaze, which initially broke out on May 11, reignited in pockets due to residual heat and wind before being brought under control by Tuesday […]

Bangkok Ends Search for Remains at Collapsed Audit Office

04 May 2025 09:38

137

BANGKOK, May 13 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities announced on Monday the official end to the search for missing persons and their remains following the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building on March 28. Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej told reporters that the search operation would conclude after two final sweeps of the site […]

Arsenic Found in Chiang Rai Rivers; Investigation Underway

04 May 2025 15:59

362

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

04 May 2025 15:28

198

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

04 May 2025 11:45

221

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

04 May 2025 10:22

223

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

04 April 2025 16:08

184

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

04 April 2025 15:39

112

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

04 April 2025 15:38

112

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 […]