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Wild Bear Captured Near Thai University

31 July 2024 14:11

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BURIRAM, July 31 (TNA) – A large wild Asiatic black bear weighing over 80 kilograms was captured after being spotted near a pond at Buriram Rajabhat University’s Pakham campus. Over 50 officials and villagers participated in the operation to corner and capture the animal, fearing potential harm to the community. The incident unfolded when local […]

Eastern Thailand Battles Severe Flooding

31 July 2024 10:27

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BANGKOK, July 31 (TNA) – Eastern Thailand is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rainfall, prompting Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to call an emergency meeting for August 5 to discuss flood management strategies. The provinces of Trat and Chanthaburi have been particularly hard hit. In Chanthaburi, water levels in the main river have begun to […]

25 BMA Officials Suspected in Corruption Scandal

30 July 2024 16:25

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BANGKOK, July 30 (TNA) – Bangkok’s Anti-Corruption Center has revealed the results of an investigation that found 25 city officials involved in seven projects to purchase exercise equipment at inflated prices. Nathapong Disayabutra. Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) who heads the city’s anti-corruption task force announced the findings on Tuesday. The investigation, which spanned […]

Khao Yai Flash Flood Inundates Villages in Prachinburi

30 July 2024 15:49

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Prachinburi, July 30 (TNA) – A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall in Khao Yai National Park has inundated villages in the Nadi district of Prachinburi province, submerging numerous resorts and cutting them off from the outside world. Footage captured a massive surge of floodwater cascading down a canal from Khao Yai National Park before […]

Crowds Gather for Royal Barge Display despite Rain

30 July 2024 13:13

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Bangkok, July 30 (TNA) – A large crowd on Monday gathered at Ratchaworadit pier to witness the royal barge on public display with recitals in honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday. Although the first round of the royal barge display was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., the oarsmen of the three royal […]

Minister Visits Flood-Hit Provinces, Orders Urgent Assistance

30 July 2024 12:17

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CHANTHABURI, July 30 (TNA) – The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Capt. Thamanat Prompow, has visited the flood-affected provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts. Heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused severe flooding, impacting thousands of residents and damaging extensive agricultural land. The minister emphasized the […]

Gold shop owner foils armed robbery attempt

26 July 2024 15:37

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Phatthalung, July 26 (TNA) – A daring gold shop owner in Phatthalung province has thwarted an attempted robbery, subduing a would-be thief armed with a fake gun. CCTV footage from Yaowarat Phatthalung Gold Shop showed a helmeted man, later identified as 28-year-old Worawit Chuduang, entering the store and threatening staff and customers with what appeared […]

Thailand revises 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% on tourism boost

26 July 2024 14:50

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BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% from a previous estimate of 2.4%, citing improved tourism prospects and stronger exports, officials said on Friday. The upward revision is driven by an expected influx of 36 million foreign tourists, a projected export growth of 2.7%, […]

Thai PM Orders Crackdown on Gray Capital as Couple Arrested for Passport Sales

26 July 2024 14:28

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Bangkok, July 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital activities following the discovery of a billboard advertising the sale of passports from four countries at Huai Khwang intersection. The government and relevant agencies have been closely monitoring the influx of gray capital disguised as tourists, Srettha said. […]

Thai Olympic team names flag bearers for Paris 2024 opening ceremony

26 July 2024 11:44

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BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – The Olympic Committee of Thailand has announced its flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to take place on July 26. Puripol Boonson, Thailand’s top 100-meter sprinter, will carry the flag for the men’s team, while 12-year-old skateboarder Vareeraya Sukasem will represent the women’s team. […]

Labubu Ecstasy: New Twist in Drug Trade

26 July 2024 11:17

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Chiang Rai, July 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities have intercepted a new form of ecstasy disguised as the popular Labubu doll, highlighting the evolving tactics of drug dealers. Police raided a karaoke bar in Chiang Rai late on Wednesday, arresting six men and four underage girls. Among the seized drugs were ketamine, methamphetamine, and five […]

Thai Food Giant CPF Clarifies Blackchin Tilapia Import Timeline

25 July 2024 16:50

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BANGKOK, July 25 (TNA) – Thai agribusiness giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) on Thursday disclosed a detailed timeline of its 2010 import of black chin tilapia, asserting compliance with fisheries regulations amid concerns over the species’ outbreak in Thailand. CPF’s Chief Research and Development Officer for Aquaculture, Premsak Vanachsunthorn, explained the company imported 2,000 fingerlings […]