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MFA: Two More Thai Hostages Killed in Gaza Strip

17 May 2024 09:44

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BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – Two more Thai hostages have been killed in Gaza, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its demand for the remaining 6 hostages to be released. Nikorndej Balankura, MFA Spokesperson, read a statement from the ministry after being notified by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that Israel government’s […]

CU, GPO Jointly Develop Cancer Immunotherapy Drugs

16 May 2024 16:30

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BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) – Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine announced a partnership with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to accelerate the development of antibody immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment.The goal is to make these drugs available to Thai patients within the next three years at a significantly lower cost.Antibody immunotherapy is a type of […]

Monkey Catching Operation Begins in Lopburi

16 May 2024 15:06

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LOPBURI, May 16 (TNA) – Local authorities began the operation to relocate unruly monkeys, roaming the Lopburi city to a temporary shelter as a short-term measure to tackle the monkey overpopulation following an incident of food snatching causing injury. Yesterday marks the official start of the monkey capture operation in Lopburi, Thailand. The initial phase […]

70-Year-Old Woman Orders Custom-Made Gold “Labubu” for Collection

16 May 2024 11:55

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SARABURI, May 16 (TNA) – A 70-year-old woman has ordered a custom-made Labubu gold pendant for her collection as similar orders were placed, leading to a surge in sales at a gold shop in Saraburi province. Alisa Chelermwanichkul, 37, owner of the Phetmangkorn Gold Shop at a market in Phra Buddhabat district, said that the […]

Suspected Drug Found in Clothing of Boy Slapped by Hospital Director

16 May 2024 11:03

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BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) – Authorities are sending a bag containing suspected drugs, found in the clothing of a 14-year-old boy, for examination after the teen was slapped and ordered to walk naked out of hospital by the hospital’s director when caught smoking in the hospital’s restroom. This is to verify its contents before filing […]

Durian Vendor Caught Cheating with Faulty Scale

15 May 2024 15:00

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CHUMPHON, May 15 (TNA) – A woman selling durians at a roadside stall in Chumphon province, has been arrested and faces up to 7 years in prison and a fine of 280,000 baht for cheating customers with a faulty scale. The incident came to light after a customer purchased two durians from the stall, weighing […]

Suspect Grilled in Ransom Kidnapping of Indonesian Man

15 May 2024 14:33

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PHATTHALUNG, May 15 (TNA) – Thai police brought in a key suspect for additional questioning Wednesday morning regarding the kidnapping case in which an Indonesian man was held for a 2.3 million baht ransom after being abducted from Hat Yai district and taken to Phatthalung province earlier this month. The other two suspects were treated […]

Govt Aims to Strengthen Meth Possession Rule

15 May 2024 11:38

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has proposed amendment of the ministerial regulation that would allow authorities to seize the assets of anyone caught with even one methamphetamine pill. The proposal will be considered at a meeting of relevant agencies this Thursday. Former Narcotics Suppression Bureau Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Rewat […]

Minimum Wage Increase Mulled

15 May 2024 11:26

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – No decision was made at yesterday’s tripartite meeting regarding the 400 baht nationwide minimum wage increase. However, a timeline has been set for each province to determine their stance before proposing it back to the main committee. Kharom Polpornklang, Deputy Spokesman of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet […]

Police Seek Warrants for 3 Koreans in Murder of Compatriot

14 May 2024 16:58

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Police have requested warrants for the arrest of 3 Korean nationals in connection with the murder of their compatriot. The victim, identified as Roh Eui Jong, 34, was found dead in a plastic barrel dumped in a reservoir in Chon Buri province. Scientific evidence has confirmed that the body in […]

Activist Dies in Custody, Cause Under Investigation

14 May 2024 15:45

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – The Corrections Department has announced that Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom, has passed away while in custody and the cause of her death is under investigation. The department has issued press release on her death after she was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital, where medical professionals had attempted to resuscitate her. […]

Political Activist “Bung Thaluwang” Dies

14 May 2024 13:39

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – A political activist Netiporn also known as “Bung Thaluwang” has died. Bueng, who was detained on political charges, suffered a cardiac arrest while at the Correctional Hospital. She was subsequently transferred to Thammasat University Hospital, where medical professionals attempted to resuscitate her. Unfortunately, despite efforts, she was later pronounced dead. […]