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Thai VietJet Pioneers Sustainable Fuel

11 July 2024 10:58

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SAMUT PRAKAN, July 11 (TNA) – PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and Thai VietJet Air launched their first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the Bangkok-Da Nang route from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The SAF is produced from used cooking oil and has similar properties to conventional jet fuel, allowing it to be blended without […]

National Park Planned to Protect Pink Dolphins

11 July 2024 10:42

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BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – Thai Authorities push for establishment of Khanom Beach National Park to protect pink dolphins. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is accelerating efforts to establish the Khanom Beach-Southern Islands National Park after 34 years of preparation. Officials anticipate the park’s official declaration within two years, aiming to […]

EC Certifies 200 New Senators

11 July 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, July 11 (TNA) – The Election Commission (EC) has certified 200 new senators and an additional 99 reserve candidates. However, one candidate from the group of 18 media representatives was disqualified and given an orange card. The EC Secretary-General, Sawaeng Boonmee stated that the EC meeting determined the Senate elections were conducted fairly and […]

Driver Steals Priceless Royal Portraits during Mansion Fire

10 July 2024 16:33

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BANGKOK, July 10 (TNA) – Thai police have arrested Nava Hongsakul, also known as “Tick Nava”, a thief who emulated the famous fictional character Arsène Lupin, after he stole valuable heirlooms from a prominent family. Nava, 36, was apprehended upon arriving at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district on July 9 while […]

Mother-Son Die from Poisonous Mushrooms

10 July 2024 11:00

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YASOTHON, July 10 (TNA) – A man has died after eating poisonous mushrooms, five days after his mother passed away from the same cause. The incident has raised concerns about the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms. Mrs. Chuen, 78, passed away on July 1 after consuming poisonous mushrooms collected by her son from a nearby […]

Bangkok Condo: Parasites Sicken 200 Residents

10 July 2024 10:25

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BANGKOK, July 10 (TNA) – Residents of a condominium in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district are facing a serious health crisis as over 200 people have contracted eye infections due to contaminated water. The outbreak, which began in June, has been linked to parasites found in the building’s water supply, including Acanthamoeba and Microsporidia. The Bangkok Metropolitan […]

Park Boundary Shift Sparks Conservation Concerns

9 July 2024 15:27

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PRACHINBURI, July 9 (TNA) – The future of over 260,000 rai (about 42,000 hectares) of forest land in Thap Lan National Park is currently under debate as the Thai government seeks to address long-standing land disputes. The Cabinet approved a resolution on March 14, 2023, to redraw the park’s boundaries based on a 2000 survey, […]

Chiang Mai Gold Robber Arrested

9 July 2024 12:04

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CHIANG MAI, July 9 (TNA) – The suspect who robbed a gold shop in a Chiang Mai department store has been arrested. It was discovered that he lured a driver through an app, killed him, and then used the car for the gold robbery. A tall, thin man wearing black jeans, a rider’s jacket, hat, […]

Cannabis Network Protests Reclassification of Cannabis as Narcotic

8 July 2024 16:50

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Following the decision of the Narcotics Control Board, the Ministry of Public Health to reclassify cannabis as a Caterogy 5 narcotic, the Thai Cannabis Future Writing Network has protested outside the Government House today. They urged the government to conduct a comprehensive study on the benefits and harms of cannabis […]

Yunnan Fruits Attract Chinese and International Traders

8 July 2024 16:00

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YUNNAN, July 8 – Chinese media reports that fruits from Binchuan County in Yunnan, China are gaining attention from fruit buyers in China and around the world. According to Yunnan Daily, grapes and other fruits in Binchuan County, part of the Bai-Dali Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan began to enter the market in June. This year, […]

Lone Robber Steals 50 Baht Weight of Gold from Popular Chiang Mai Mall

8 July 2024 15:35

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CHIANGMAI, July 8 (TNA) – A lone thief robbed a gold shop in a prominent mall in Chiang Mai, making off with over 50 baht weight of gold worth about two million baht in just 1 minute and 40 seconds. Authorities are now in pursuit of the suspect. Today at approximately 11:40 AM, a thin, […]

Used Car Market Stalls in Economic Woes

8 July 2024 14:59

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CHIANG MAI, July 8 (TNA) – Chiang Mai’s used car dealerships struggle to survive amidst economic woes and price wars. In the midst of fierce price wars between electric and gasoline cars, coupled with the challenging economic conditions leading to a surge in repossessed vehicles and stricter financing, Chiang Mai’s used car dealerships are facing […]