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BoT Urges Cabinet to Review “Digital Wallet” Initiative

25 April 2024 11:44

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BANGKOK, April 25 (TNA) – The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has sent an urgent letter to the Cabinet to review the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, suggesting it should target only a select group of 15 million financially vulnerable people. The government plans to start the 10,000 – baht handouts to each of […]

Thai FM: Improved Situation at Myanmar Border

24 April 2024 15:50

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The Foreign Ministry discloses that the situation at the Thai-Myanmar border has improved, with no shootings in Myanmar reported within 48 hours but continuous monitoring is necessary.

Fire Rekindles at Rayong Chemical Storage Facility

24 April 2024 11:59

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RAYONG, April 24 (TNA) – Following a fire at a chemical storage warehouse in Rayong province which erupted two days ago, the firefighting team has revised their fire suppression plan after some fire spots rekindled. Backhoe trucks have used to scoop soil to smother the flames at the chemical storage warehouse of Win Process Co., […]

Thai Electricity Consumption Hits Record High

23 April 2024 16:38

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BANGKOK, April 23 (TNA) – With the scorching weather last night, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge in electricity usage to a new peak around 9 p.m. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reported that Thai electricity consumption skyrocketed, breaking consecutive peak records. The latest surge […]

Thai-Myanmar Border Situation Remains Unsettled

23 April 2024 16:06

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TAK, April 23 (TNA) – The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen groups and Myanmar troops have been resurfaced after a three-day hiatus. The explosions have been heard almost ten times in succession, along with sporadic gunfire from […]

Myanmar Residents Returning Home

23 April 2024 12:13

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TAK, April 23 (TNA) – Myanmar residents, taking shelter in the Thai border town of Mae Sot have begun returning home in Myawaddy with no reported clashes for two consecutive days. Over a thousand people expressed their intent to return on a single day. Thousands of Myanmar nationals had been forced to flee, crossing the […]

Fire Erupts at Rayong Chemical Warehouse

22 April 2024 16:53

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Firefighters have been withdrawn from the scene of a fire at chemical warehouses in Rayong province, following a chemical tank explosion.

Thailand’s First Vietnamese Street Food Hub

22 April 2024 16:10

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UDON THANI, April 22 (TNA) – In the northeastern province of Udon Thani Province, there’s a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine, prepared by Thais of Vietnamese descents. These dishes are gaining a reputation as the first Vietnamese street food hub in Thailand. Udon Thani is known for its cultural diversity, with communities like the Sri […]

Children Infected with Virus after Attending Foam Party

22 April 2024 14:38

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SUPHAN BURI, April 22 (TNA) – At least 65 children fell ill after attending a foam party during the Songkran festival in Suphan Buri province. Their symptoms include diarrhea, stomach ache, nausea, fever and rash. They have received treatment at Chao Phraya Yommaraj Hospital and private hospitals. Dr. Rattapon Wetsaranarasutee of the provincial public health […]

Taiwanese Mortuary Cosmetologist Volunteers in Thailand

19 April 2024 16:33

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BURIRAM, April 19 (TNA) – A Taiwanese woman has flown in to assist in the makeup of the deceased in Thailand, much to the delight of the local community. Miss Chou Yi Hua, also known as Emma, aged 33, from Taiwan, is diligently applying makeup to the body of an old Thai man, without being […]

OFFO Mulls Measures to Support Diesel Prices

19 April 2024 15:11

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The Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO) is preparing to propose fund utilization to keep retail diesel prices not exceeding 30 baht per liter.

Butterfly Wonderland at Thai National Park

19 April 2024 12:01

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During summer, millions of butterflies of various species take flight from the forests to greet tourists visiting the Lam Chae Dam area in Nakhon Ratchasima province.