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Janjaem Wins Bronze at Paris Games

7 August 2024 11:10

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PARIS, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thai female boxer Janjaem Suwannapeng put up a valiant fight but succumbed to the strength of Algeria’s Imane Khelif, losing 0-5 in the semi-finals of the women’s 66kg boxing event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 23-year-old Thai boxer, a silver medalist at the Hangzhou Asian Games and a […]

Constitutional Court to Rule on Move Forward Party Dissolution Case

7 August 2024 10:35

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court judges began deliberations on Wednesday morning ahead of a crucial ruling that could lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the country’s main opposition party. The court is set to announce its verdict at 3 p.m. local time on whether to dissolve the party following […]

Lanna Wooden Houses: A Craftsman’s Lifework Becomes Cultural Heritage

5 August 2024 15:02

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CHIANG MAI, Aug 5 (TNA) – In northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, a master carpenter has devoted nearly four decades to preserving the region’s traditional architecture, creating over 40 intricately crafted Lanna-style wooden houses. Pitham, 63, known locally as “Uncle Daeng,” has transformed a 27-rai (10.6-acre) plot in San Pa Tong district into a living […]

Raid on Chinese Supermarkets, Unregistered Food Seized

2 August 2024 17:00

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BANGKOK, Aug 2 (TNA) – In a concerted effort to protect public health, Thai authorities have conducted raids on 12 Chinese supermarkets across the capital, seizing thousands of food and beverage items that lacked the mandatory Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registration number. The joint operation, involving the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), the FDA, […]

Govt warns against digital wallet registration scams

2 August 2024 16:30

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BANGKOK, Aug 2 (TNA) – The Thai government on Friday warned citizens against falling victim to online scams related to the registration process for its 10,000 baht digital wallet handout scheme. Deputy government spokesperson Karom Polpornklang said the registration for the digital wallet program, which runs from August 1 to September 15, 2024, should only […]

Thailand-South Korea Boost Bilateral Ties

2 August 2024 15:21

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BANGKOK, Aug 2 (TNA) – Thailand and South Korea have agreed to boost military cooperation, investment, and soft power exchanges during a visit by Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to Seoul this week. The visit from July 31 to August 2 comes at the invitation of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. It is the […]

CPF denies role in black chin tilapia invasion, offers to aid in mitigation

2 August 2024 15:00

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Bangkok, Aug 2 (TNA) – Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has refuted allegations that it is responsible for the proliferation of the invasive black chin tilapia species in Thailand. In a statement to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the company asserted its commitment to collaborating with the government to […]

Thai Fisheries Dept seeks DNA from Ghana to trace invasive fish species

2 August 2024 14:40

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Bangkok, Aug 2 (TNA) – The Thai Department of Fisheries has formally requested biological samples and DNA from Ghana to investigate the origins of an invasive black chin tilapia species that has spread rapidly across Thailand. Department Director-General Bancha Sukkaew told Thai News Agency that the request was sent to Ghana, the country from which […]

Thai massage association complains foreign workers taking jobs

2 August 2024 11:50

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BANGKOK, Aug 2 (TNA) – A Thai traditional massage association has appealed to the Minister of Public Health to address issues with massage therapist registration and foreign workers illegally entering the profession. Pitak Yotha, president of the Charawi Association for the Conservation of Thai Massage (CCM), submitted a letter to Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin outlining concerns about […]

PM reviews Bangkok flood prevention measures

1 August 2024 16:00

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Photo Cr. Thai Koo Fah BANGKOK, Aug 1 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday chaired a meeting to review Bangkok’s flood prevention and response plans, urging vigilance in flood-prone areas as heavy rainfall is expected this year. Srettha visited the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Flood Control Center, where he was briefed on the […]

Navy rehearses royal barge procession

1 August 2024 14:39

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Bangkok, Aug1 (TNA) – Thailand conducted its inaugural full-scale rehearsal for the upcoming Royal Barge Procession today, marking a significant milestone in preparations for the grand event. The 52-vessel fleet traversed the traditional route from Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun Ratchawararam. Rowers aboard the royal barges and accompanying vessels were adorned in the colors of […]

Thai court rejects Thaksin’s request to travel to Dubai

1 August 2024 10:45

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BANGKOK, Aug 1 (TNA) – The Criminal Court has rejected former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to Dubai for medical treatment, stating that he can receive adequate care from doctors within Thailand. Thaksin, who faces charges under Section 112 of the Criminal Code or the royal insult law, had filed a petition on […]