Thailand Passes Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Law

BANGKOK, June 18 (TNA) – Today marks a historic day for Thailand as the country’s Senate overwhelmingly approves the same-sex marriage bill, making it the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex unions. The bill passed with a vote of 130 to 4, with 18 abstentions. The passage of the bill is a culmination of […]

Constitutional Court Considers Key Political Cases

BANGKOK, June 18 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has considered three key political cases involving Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the leading opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), and the election process for a new Senate. On the dismissal case of the prime minister Srettha, the court has ordered relevant parties to provide opinions, additional evidence within […]

Old Rice Auction Fetches Almost 300 Million Baht

BANGKOK, June 17(TNA) – The Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) has concluded the auction of ten-year-old rice stocks, left over from the Yingluck administration’s rice pledging scheme. Out of the seven qualified bidders, six companies submitted bids. V8 Intertrading Co., Ltd. from Kamphaeng Phet won both warehouse bids, with a total value close to 300 million […]

3 Missing Oil-Smuggling Boats Found

SONGKHLA, June 17 (TNA) – The 3 seized oil-smuggling boats that went missing from the Sattahip Police Pier have been found in the Gulf of Thailand, near Malaysian waters, yesterday. Authorities immediately took control of the vessels. They will be brought back to Thai waters and will dock at the Songkhla Police Pier this afternoon. […]

3,000 Senate Candidates Advance to National Round

BANGKOK, June 17 (TNA) – In yesterday’s provincial senator election, 3,000 candidates advanced to the national level, with many prominent figures making the cut as expected. The Election Commission Office reported on the provincial senator election held yesterday. A total of 3,000 candidates were selected to advance to the national level, comprising 2,164 men and […]

Thai PM Tests Positive for COVID-19

BANGKOK, June 17 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has taken sick leave after contracting COVID-19 and is expected to resume duties on June 19. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke stated that the Prime Minister consulted a doctor after experiencing mild fatigue since Friday, June 14. The doctor diagnosed COVID-19, estimating that the infection had been […]

Som Tam Thai Made into Ice Cream

TRANG, June 14 (TNA) – A cafe with an unusual name, “Ice C U,” has introduced a unique menu item: “Som Tam Thai Ice Cream.” This spicy and creamy concoction has been a hit with customers, selling out in less than two months. The cafe, located in Trang, is owned by 39-year-old Suwit Laksawut, a […]

“Talk with Srettha” to Air First Episode Soon

BANGKOK, June 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin set to launch “Talk with Srettha” program with plans to broadcast every third Saturday of the month. The government is set to launch a new program titled “Talk with Srettha,” aimed at engaging with the public. The program is scheduled to air on the third Saturday […]

Investigation Launched into Conscripts’ Salaries Deduction

BANGKOK, June 14 (TNA) – An investigation has been launched by Thailand’s Second Army Region after a leaked document allegedly showing deductions from new conscripts’ salaries, including a 500 Baht fee for septic tank pumping sparked criticism online. The Facebook page “E-Sor Crushing News 3” released a document claiming to show the expense account for […]

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