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Investigation Continues in Oil Smuggling Boat Theft

24 June 2024 16:03

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BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – The police are investigating into the theft of three oil-smuggling boats to find masterminds and possible involvement of a police colonel. After disappearing from the police pier in Chonburi’s Sattahip on June 11 with 15 crew members on board, three seized oil-smuggling boats were found adrift in the Thai-Malaysian exclusive […]

Legal Recognization of Same-Sex Marriage Celebrated

24 June 2024 11:35

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BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Thailand celebrates historic passage of the Marriage Equality Law with grand ceremony at Government House as Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The Government House was transformed into a vibrant celebration ground on Tuesday as Thailand marked a momentous occasion with the passage of the […]

Thailand Passes Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Law

24 June 2024 19:59

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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 […]

Senate Approves Marriage Equality Bill in Historic Vote

24 June 2024 15:53

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ฺBANGKOK, June 18 (TNA) – The Senate has approved the Marriage Equality Bill in its second and third readings, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to implement such a law to legally recognize same-sex marriage. The bill will now be sent to the Cabinet, after which the Prime Minister will present it to […]

Constitutional Court Considers Key Political Cases

24 June 2024 14:32

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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 […]

Former PM Thaksin Formally Indicted in Royal Defamation Case

24 June 2024 10:56

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BANGKOK, June 18 (TNA) – The Criminal Court has accepted the indictment from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a royal defamation charge related to an interview with foreign media in 2015. The court has later granted bail to him after his lawyer posted a bail bond […]

Old Rice Auction Fetches Almost 300 Million Baht

24 June 2024 16:08

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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

24 June 2024 14:25

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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

24 June 2024 13:44

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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 […]

Rocket Festival Explosion in Roi Et Injures Over 30 Villagers

24 June 2024 10:55

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ROI ET, June 17 (TNA) – A rocket festival in Roi Et province turned into tragedy when a homemade rocket failed to launch upwards and instead exploded into the crowd watching below, injuring over 30 villagers. The incident occurred in Phonthong District, on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, the rocket was being prepared for launch when […]

Thai PM Tests Positive for COVID-19

24 June 2024 09:58

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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

24 June 2024 15:52

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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 […]