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Chinese Official Visits Myanmar to Repatriate Citizens

17 February 2025 15:22

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MYAWADDY, Feb 17 (TNA) – Liu Zhongyi, China’s Chinese Assistant Public Security Minister traveled to the Myanmar border town of Myawaddy on Monday to meet with Chinese and foreign nationals rescued from a scammer city in Shwe Kokko. Liu met with Myanmar government officials and representatives from the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) at their […]

PM Visits Thale Noi Lake, Pledges to Tackle Water Issues

17 February 2025 15:13

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PHATTHALUNG, Feb 17 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn on Monday visited Thale Noi in Phatthalung province, where she fed water buffalo and promised to address problems with shallow water and aquatic weeds. The Prime Minister conducted an inspection before the first official off-site cabinet meeting of 2025, held at Prince of Songkla University in Hat […]

Nissan clarifies Thailand plant “closure” is consolidation, not shutdown

17 February 2025 14:28

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BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – Nissan has clarified that its recent announcement of plant closures globally does not include shutting down its operations in Thailand. Instead, the company is consolidating production lines to improve cost efficiency and prepare for the production of new models in the country. According to the Board of Investment (BOI) of […]

Cyber Cops Launch “Senior’s Club” to Combat Online Scams

17 February 2025 12:33

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BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Police’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau launched the “Senior’s Community Cyber Police Club,” aiming to educate citizens about scams and ultimately reduce victimization. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has reported over 800,000 online crime complaints between March 2022 and December 2024, causing daily losses of 77 million baht […]

Organic Rose Syrup Creates Sweet Success for Thai Farmer

17 February 2025 11:21

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LAMPHUN, Feb 17 (TNA) – A farmer in Lamphun, Thailand, has found sweet success by growing organic roses and turning them into rose syrup. During the month of love, when rose prices typically skyrocket, this farmer has found a way to sell his product year-round. Kritsada “Tum” Munklang, a 40-year-old farmer, grows two types of […]

Surin Hosts Elephant-Back Wedding Registration on Valentine’s Day

14 February 2025 15:57

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SURIN, Feb 14 (TNA) – Surin province is hosting the world’s largest elephant-back wedding registration event today, Valentine’s Day. Couples are participating in the ancient “Kuy” ethnic group’s wedding ceremony, known as “Sat Tae,” and registering their marriages atop elephants. The event is taking place at the Elephant World project, a world-renowned elephant village and […]

Bang Rak District Buzzing with Valentine’s Day Weddings

14 February 2025 14:33

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BANGKOK, Feb 14 (TNA) – The Bang Rak District (Bang Rak meaning “District of Love”) was bustling with activity this Valentine’s Day as couples flocked to register their marriages. Its name makes it a popular destination for couples, and the office set a goal of 999 registrations this year, with couples vying for a chance […]

9 Couples Joyfully Wed Underwater in Trang

14 February 2025 14:14

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TRANG, Feb 14 (TNA) – The Underwater Wedding Ceremony in Trang was a joyous affair on Valentine’s Day this year as nine couples, including eight Thai couples and one Taiwanese-Thai couple, participated in the underwater marriage registration. Before the ceremony, the couples were taken on a diving trip to explore the beauty of Hat Chao […]

Myanmar Fuel Prices Skyrocket

14 February 2025 11:35

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TAK, Feb 14 (TNA) – Following the Thai government’s decision to cut off electricity supply to Myanmar on February 5, fuel prices in the neighboring country have soared to 135 baht per liter. Thailand’s recent cutoff of electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to Myanmar border towns, initiated by its National Security Council, has had a […]

Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims

13 February 2025 15:51

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BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Myanmar is preparing to repatriate an additional 7,000 victims of call center scams, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Phumtham said on Wednesday that 261 individuals, tricked into working for call center gangs in Myanmar, had been released. He added that a further 7,000 people are […]

Chinese scam operations relocate from Myanmar border town after crackdown

13 February 2025 13:17

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PAYATHONZU, Feb 13 (TNA) – Chinese criminal groups operating online scams and call centers have begun relocating from the Myanmar border town of Payathonzu following the disruption of electricity and telecommunications services, reportedly due to pressure from Thai authorities. Payathonzu, located across the border from Thailand’s Sangkhlaburi district, Kanchanaburi, has become a hub for illicit […]

Bomb kills one police officer, injures four

7 February 2025 15:47

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PATTANI, Feb 7 (TNA) – One police officer was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in southern Thailand’s Pattani province on Friday morning, police said. The explosion occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. at Don Yang Intersection on Highway 43 in Nong Chik district, while police officers were patrolling the area to […]