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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. […]

SWAT Teams Battle for Supremacy at Royal Thai Police Challenge

14 May 2024 11:34

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Police are hosting the SWAT Challenge 2024, a grueling competition to identify the nation’s top special operations teams. This year’s event, held from May 13-18, 2024, aims to select the best team to represent Thailand at the upcoming UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai. The competition serves as […]

Phi Phi Islands Halt Dive to Save Corals

14 May 2024 11:14

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KRABI, May 14 (TNA) – The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has announced a temporary closure of certain diving areas to mitigate the impact of human activities on the ongoing coral bleaching phenomenon. Shallow diving is temporarily prohibited at Koh Kai (North, East, and West sides), Koh Poda (North side), […]

Bangkok Buses Get a Boost: BMTA to Add 3,300 New Rides

14 May 2024 10:21

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Bangkok, May 14 (TNA) – In an effort to enhance the quality of public bus services, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has initiated plans to procure 3,390 new air-conditioned, clean energy buses to improve public transportation. Deputy transport minister Manaporn Charoensri said the procurement will be implemented in three phases. Phase 1: Leasing 350 […]

Rock Carving Found in Buriram, Age Unknown

13 May 2024 16:25

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BURIRAM, May 13 (TNA) – The Fine Arts Department has dispatched archaeologists to collaborate with relevant agencies to survey a site where rock carving has been discovered on a mountain in Buriram Province. The discovery was made by villagers who were foraging for mushrooms in the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary and stumbled upon the rock […]

Bo Sang Umbrellas: Chiang Mai Craft Facing Extinction

13 May 2024 14:28

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CHIANG MAI, May 13 (TNA) – Bo Sang umbrellas, a renowned Chiang Mai handicraft with a rich 200-year-old Lanna heritage, have evolved in design and patterns to keep up with modern trends while preserving their artisanal value. This has garnered worldwide attention, generating over 500 million baht in annual revenue. However, Bo Sang umbrellas are […]