Chinese Scam Suspects Repatriated from Myanmar

BANGKOK, March 6 (TNA) – The second phase of repatriating Chinese nationals, including victims and members of call center gangs, from Myawaddy, Myanmar, to China has commenced. Two buses from the Thai side entered Myawaddy, Myanmar, via the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge at the Mae Sot border in Tak Province this morning. Chinese embassy officials […]

Pipe Bomb Attack Injures Civilians in Yala

YALA, March 6 (TNA) – Multiple civilians were injured in a pipe bomb attack at a railway crossing in the southern Thai city of Yala on Wednesday, authorities said. Two assailants on a motorcycle threw two pipe bombs at a railway crossing checkpoint on Si Roros Road within the Yala municipal area, according to police. […]

U.S. Trade Tariffs Threaten Thai Exports

BANGKOK, March 5 (TNA) – The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has expressed concerns about potential U.S. import tariff policies that could significantly impact Thailand’s exports. According to the committee, the United States is likely to increase import tariffs both specifically and broadly, having already announced tariffs on steel and aluminum […]

Bangkok Governor Spearheads Anti-Clogging Operation Ahead of Rainy Season

Photo Cr. Facebook:กรุงเทพมหานคร (BMA) BANGKOK, March 5 (TNA) – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is leading a proactive campaign to unclog the city’s drainage pipes in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. On March 5, he inspected the progress of the “Anti-Clogging Fat Operation” in the Talat Phlu area, a known hotspot for drainage issues. The […]

Supreme Administrative Court Overturns Student Hair Regulations

BANGKOK, March 5 (TNA) – Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court overturned student hair regulations, ruling them unconstitutional. The court found the regulations, which dictated strict hairstyles, violated personal liberty and failed to prioritize children’s best interests or reflect modern societal norms. The decision stemmed from the regulations’ conflict with the Child Protection Act, which emphasizes child […]

Thai Shippers’ Council Warns Trade War a Time Bomb for Exporters

BANGKOK, March 3 (TNA) – The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has warned that the escalating global trade war presents a significant “time bomb” for Thai exporters, despite minimal perceived initial impact. The council anticipates a subsequent price war, which would severely disadvantage smaller Thai producers, hindering their ability to compete internationally. Thailand’s January 2024 […]

Cyber Cops Raid Online Gambling Network

BANGKOK, March 4 (TNA) – Thai cyber police have conducted raids across nine locations in many provinces, resulting in the arrest of over 30 suspects, including a woman known as “Minnie,” linked to an extensive online gambling network. This marks the second time Minnie, whose full name is Thanyanan, has been apprehended in connection with […]

Court Approves Class Action Against CPF Over Blackchin Tilapia Impact

BANGKOK, March 4 (TNA) – The Bangkok South Civil Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, Thailand’s leading agro-industrial conglomerate, brought by farmers alleging environmental damage from the invasive blackchin tilapia. The court’s decision allows the case to proceed collectively, citing common legal and factual issues, but does not indicate CPF’s […]

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