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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 […]

Thailand Moves to Protect Iconic Lampang Chicken Bowl from Copycats

15 August 2024 15:56

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NONTHABURI, Aug 15 (TNA) – Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) is preparing to use legal measures to protect the iconic Lampang chicken bowl from potential imitation, both domestically and internationally, a senior official said on Thursday. This action came after the Lampang Pottery Association is urging the government to address the issue of low-cost […]

Several Injured in Chao Phraya River Boat Collision

15 August 2024 15:26

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BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – A Chao Phraya River express boat collided with a tourist boat in the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s main river on Thursday, injuring several passengers, authorities said. The tourist boat was entering the Bangkok Noi canal when it struck the right side of the Chao Phraya express boat, which was en route […]

Thailand Sends Fifth Rotation of Soldiers to South Sudan

15 August 2024 14:26

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BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – Thailand will dispatch its fifth rotation of peacekeepers to join the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), as the UN Security Council grapples with mounting challenges in the world’s youngest nation. General Songwit Noonpakdee, Chief of Defense Forces, presided over a ceremony on Thursday at the Royal Thai Armed […]