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PM to Consider Lifting Alcohol Sales Time Restrictions

3 July 2024 13:43

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BANGKOK, July 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is willing to consider restaurant business proposal to amend law prohibiting alcohol sales from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sorrathap Rojpojchanaratch, President of the Restaurant Business Association, sent an open letter to the Prime Minister regarding the government’s policy to stimulate the economy and promote tourism. […]

Blue Line Fares Increase Today

3 July 2024 10:10

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BANGKOK, July 3 (TNA) – MRT “Blue Line” raises prices by 1-2 baht, maximum 45 baht, effective today. Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has announced new fares for the Blue Line (Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line) metro, effective from today until July 2, 2026. This is in accordance with the concession agreement that stipulates […]

BYD Price Cuts Spark CPC Probe

2 July 2024 16:12

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BANGKOK, July 2 (TNA) – BYD electric car price reduction campaign prompts scrutiny from Thai consumer protection board. Following BYD’s announcement of a new promotion for their BYD DOLPHIN electric vehicle model, offering a discount of 140,000-160,000 baht, a consumer voiced distress. The consumer reported psychological impact, having previously purchased the car with a 40,090 […]

Army Tightens Checkpoints After Car Bombing

2 July 2024 15:01

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YALA, July 2 (TNA) – Following a car bomb in Yala on June 30, the Fourth Army Region Commander has emphasized the need for stricter security measures at checkpoints, urging public understanding that lenient checks would facilitate insurgent activities. After assessing the damage from the car bomb explosion in front of Bannang Sata Police Station, […]

TAT Invites “Labubu Travels Thailand” to Attract Chinese Visitors

2 July 2024 12:08

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BANGKOK, July 2 (TNA) – The mascot “Labubu” has arrived in Thailand to promote travel to five key destinations, encouraging Chinese tourists to follow in its footsteps. However, some netizens suggest promoting “Butterbear,” a popular Thai mascot, instead. Labubu has arrived in Thailand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese relations, in collaboration with the […]

Central Asia Experts Learn Thai Sustainability

2 July 2024 09:31

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BANGKOK, July 2 (TNA) – Sustainable development experts from four Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan – are visiting Thailand to exchange information and best practices on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The experts are led by Dr. Urgur Turan, Environmental Dimension Expert at the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction […]

Thai Industrial Output Falls 1.54%

28 June 2024 16:20

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BANGKOK, June 28 (TNA) – The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) reported that Thailand’s Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in May 2024 was 98.34, a decline of 1.54% compared to the previous year. This indicates that the Thai industrial sector has not yet fully recovered due to household debt issues, high interest rates, and rising energy […]

Cyber Police Dismantle Chinese Network that Scammed Thai Retirees

28 June 2024 14:57

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BANGKOK, June 28 (TNA) – The cyber police have dismantled a criminal network that deceived Thai retirees into investing online, resulting in losses exceeding 200 million baht. They arrested 30 suspects, including key figures who acted as admins, recruiters and mule account providers within the network. The suspects have implicated Chinese investors as the masterminds […]

Lisa’s “Rockstar” Music Video Ignites Yaowarat, Fans Flock to Filming Locations

28 June 2024 12:28

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BANGKOK, June 28 (TNA) – Lisa Lalisa Manobal’s latest music video, “Rockstar,” has taken the world by storm, and its impact is being felt nowhere more than in the bustling Chinatown district of Yaowarat. The video, which features stunning visuals of Yaowarat’s neon-lit streets and iconic landmarks, has transformed the area into a must-visit destination […]

Lisa’s New Single Hits Millions

28 June 2024 10:46

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BANGKOK, June 28 (TNA) – Lisa Lalisa Manoban’s highly anticipated music video for “ROCKSTAR” on Friday was released simultaneously worldwide on YouTube’s LLOUD Official channel, and within just about half an hour, it had surpassed 1 million views. This is a major milestone for Lisa, who recently launched her own record label. The 2.48-minute music […]

EC Satisfied with Senate Election; 614 Complaints Received

27 June 2024 16:42

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BANGKOK, June 27 (TNA) – The Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC) expressed satisfaction with the recent Senate election, despite delays that postponed the announcement timeline to July 3, 2024. He noted that 614 complaints have been received regarding the process. EC Secretary-General Sawaeng Boonmee announced the results of the national Senate election at the […]

Price Cuts Drive EV Sales Surge

27 June 2024 15:04

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BANGKOK, June 27 (TNA) – A social media drama has erupted after a Chinese car company announced price cuts of up to 160,000 baht, presenting an opportunity for those who have yet to purchase a car. However, those who bought the cars earlier are expressing their dissatisfaction.This comes amid a decline in car sales in […]