Finance Ministry Proposes Thai ESG Changes

BANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), is preparing to propose adjustments to the Thai ESG criteria to the Cabinet within two weeks. The proposal includes increasing the maximum tax deduction limit from 100,000 baht to 300,000 […]

Dugong Dies Due to Fishing Gear

KRABI, June 24 (TNA) – A 200-kilogram dugong was found dead floating in the waters of Ao Nang, Krabi Province, marking the fourth dugong death attributed to fishing gear in Krabi and Phang-nga provinces. Officials from the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Krabi, dispatched a boat to retrieve the carcass, found floating […]

Student Electrocuted by School Drinking Water Dispenser

TRANG, June 24 (TNA) – A heartbreaking incident occurred when a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted and died at a school’s drinking water dispenser during the school’s sports day. Witnesses saw the incident but were too afraid to intervene. The district director has established a committee to investigate the matter, with a report expected by the […]

Chanin to Face Court on STARK Stock Fraud Charges

BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Prosecutors have decided to file charges against Chanin Yensudchai, the main suspect in the STARK stock fraud case, on six serious counts. The investigative officers have opposed bail and are preparing to present the case to the court today (June 24). Chanin denies all allegations and seeks to amend his […]

Thailand’s Exports in May 2024 Show Continued Growth

BANGKOK, June 21 (TNA) – Thailand’s exports in May 2024 expanded by 7.2%, reaching a value of 26.219 billion US dollars, according to the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office. This growth has driven the year-to-date figure to 2.6%. Agricultural and agro-industrial products saw an overall growth of 19.4%, with agricultural products expanding by […]

Thailand Celebrated as Top Tourist Destination

BANGKOK, June 21 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed pride as Thailand continues to be a top destination for tourists, with Bangkok being named the Best City and Koh Samui the Best Island in the Asia-Pacific region by Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2024. Chai Wacharonke, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that […]

Land Reform Officials Arrested in Land-for-Wastewater Scheme

Nakhon Ratchasima, June 21 (TNA) – Four government workers responsible for land redistribution have been apprehended for issuing fraudulent land titles. These titles were meant for agricultural use, but instead facilitated the dumping of wastewater from a tapioca factory, harming nearby communities. Early this morning, a joint team led by Deputy Commissioner Jaroonkiat Pankaew of […]

Bangkok Campaigns for Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Schools

BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – High schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have declared their commitment to becoming smoke-free and vape-free institutions.  This campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers and harmful effects of smoking and vaping, emphasizing the need for all related parties to monitor and prevent youth from falling into these […]

Police Chief Torsak Reinstated

BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – The Fact-Finding Committee has recommended to the Prime Minister that Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol be reinstated to his position of Police Chief at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters (RTP) following the completion of the investigation. However, the order suspending Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, Deputy Police Chief, must wait for the […]

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