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Cambodian Media Delegation Visits MCOT for Study Tour

19 August 2024 19:50

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BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – A delegation of 10 journalists from the Cambodian Club of Journalists (CCJ), led by Secretary-General Mrs. THONG Sovanrainsey, on Monday visited MCOT Public Company Limited for a study tour and exchange of ideas on media operations. The delegation, accompanied by Panathan Thongboonyu, First Secretary of the Royal Thai Embassy in […]

Authorities Investigate Actor’s Jet Ski Crash

19 August 2024 16:49

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BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – Thai police and the Marine Department held discussions on Monday regarding the fatal jet ski accident involving a popular actor, which resulted in two deaths on the Chao Phraya River. The accident took place near Wat Bang Krachao Nok temple in Samut Prakan province on Aug 17 when Chindanai “QP” […]

NESDC Reports 2.3% GDP Growth in Q2

19 August 2024 15:02

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BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) announced on Monday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2023, accelerating from the 1.6% growth recorded in the first quarter. The positive growth was primarily driven by a 4% increase in private consumption […]

Thaksin’s Lese-Majeste Trial Set for July Next Year

19 August 2024 14:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – A Thai court has scheduled witness hearings for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s lese-majeste case to begin in July 2025, following the completion of evidence examination. The court has allocated three sessions for prosecution witnesses and four for defense witnesses. Thaksin, charged under Section 112 of the criminal code, which […]

Paetongtarn Takes Office, Addresses Concerns

19 August 2024 10:27

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BANGKOK, Aug 19 (TNA) – Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, addressed several key issues in her first press conference following the royal endorsement of her premiership. Paetongtarn denied rumors that her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, had ordered the cancellation of the digital wallet policy, a flagship campaign promise of her Pheu […]

Thai PM-elect thanks supporters, promises best efforts

16 August 2024 16:52

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BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – Thailand’s newly elected Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, delivered an emotional speech Friday, expressing deep gratitude to the representatives who supported her. Paetongtarn, 37 was elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister, securing majority support from the House of Representatives. She becomes the country’s youngest and second female leader. With her voice […]

Thailand Olympic Committee President Awards Prizes to Athletes

16 August 2024 16:15

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BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, President of the Thailand Olympic Committee, awarded cash prizes to all athletes who participated in the “Paris 2024 Games.” The gold medal heroes celebrated their success with a victory parade to the Government House, welcomed by a large crowd of supporters. Gen. Prawit, who chaired the welcome […]

Thai Sang Thai Party Faces Internal Rift over PM Vote

16 August 2024 15:27

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BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – The Thai Sang Thai Party is facing internal turmoil after six of its lawmakers voted in favor of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister, despite the party’s position as part of the opposition coalition. In a Facebook post, party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan expressed disappointment. “I apologize to the public for […]

Hong Kong Gang Busted Smuggling 14kg of Heroin Hidden in Snacks

16 August 2024 14:55

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Bangkok, Aug 16 (TNA) – Thai authorities have arrested four Hong Kong nationals at Suvarnabhumi Airport for attempting to smuggle 14 kilograms of heroin hidden inside snack boxes, police said on Friday. The seizure was the result of a joint operation between the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), Customs Department, and Suvarnabhumi Airport […]

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand’s New PM

16 August 2024 12:23

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BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37 was elected as Thailand’s 31st Prime Minister on Friday, securing majority support from the House of Representatives. She becomes the country’s youngest and second female leader. The House of Representatives approved Ms. Paetongtarn with 319 votes in favor, 145 against, 27 abstentions, and 2 members not voting. […]

Coalition Backs Paetongtarn for PM

16 August 2024 09:39

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BANGKOK, Aug 16 (TNA) – Thailand’s coalition parties on Thursday announced their support for Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as the country’s 31st prime minister on Tuesday, a day before a parliamentary vote to select the new leader. The Pheu Thai Party, the largest in the coalition, officially nominated Paetongtarn for […]

Rescue Efforts Underway in Flood-Hit Northern Thailand

15 August 2024 16:40

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Mae Hong Son, Aug 15 (TNA) – Rescue teams are continuing to trek through muddy, landslide-prone terrain to reach flood-affected residents in Mae Hong Son province. Efforts to access the affected area in Khun Yuam district are ongoing, with machinery from the local authorities working to clear the roads. Authorities expect to fully reopen the […]