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Bangkok Gears Up for Historic Same-Sex Marriage Registrations

3 December 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) – Bangkok is set to offer same-sex marriage registrations, starting January 22, 2025. The city’s readiness follows the official publication of the same-sex marriage law in the Royal Gazette on September 24, 2024. Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon announced the city’s preparedness at a press conference, alongside civil society groups and […]

Landslide Damages Cars in Southern Thailand as Floodwaters Recedes

2 December 2024 16:39

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YALA, Dec 2 (TNA) – A landslide has damaged several vehicles parked behind the Betong Municipality building in Yala province, southern Thailand, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Rescue workers have successfully removed five vehicles from the landslide site, but three remain buried under the debris. As a precautionary […]

Former Commerce Minister Released on Parole

2 December 2024 14:45

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BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Boonsong Teriyapirom, a former Thai commerce minister who was convicted in a high-profile rice-pledging scheme, has been released on parole, the Department of Corrections announced on Monday. Boonsong who was sentenced to 48 years in prison, had his sentence reduced through royal pardons and met the criteria for parole after […]

Bangkok Choked by Orange-Level Air Pollution

2 December 2024 11:36

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BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Bangkok residents in multiple areas are facing a resurgence of hazardous PM2.5 pollution, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Air Quality Data Center reporting that air quality has exceeded standard levels, reaching an orange-level warning that could impact health in 63 areas on Monday. As of 7:00 AM, the 24-hour average PM2.5 […]

Myanmar Navy Fires on Thai Fishing Boats

2 December 2024 11:12

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RANONG, Dec 2 (TNA) – Myanmar navy forces, claiming that a group of Thai fishing boats had entered Myanmar’s maritime waters, shot at Thai fishing vessels, resulting in one sailor’s death and multiple crew members being held, Thai officials said. The incident occurred on November 30 when Myanmar navy vessels allegedly fired upon Thai fishing […]

Illegal Chinese Clinic Busted in Bangkok

28 November 2024 16:04

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BANGKOK, Nov 28 (TNA) – A joint operation by Bangkok Metropolitan Police, the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), and local police has resulted in the crackdown of an illegal Chinese-owned beauty clinic in the RCA area. The clinic, operating under the name “Saloon Jek,” offered a wide range of services including surgery, injections, massages, […]

Severe Flooding Affects Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Thailand

28 November 2024 15:28

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NARATHIWAT, Nov 28 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Southern Thailand, affecting over 100,000 people in Narathiwat province alone. Schools have been closed, roads cut off, and residents evacuated as water levels continue to rise. In Narathiwat, three major rivers – Bang Nara, Sai Buri, and Go-Lok – have overflowed their banks, […]

Manhunt Underway After Triple Homicide in Nong Bua Lamphu

27 November 2024 12:48

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NONG BUA LAMPHU, Nov 27 (TNA) – A manhunt is underway in northeastern Thailand after a gunman killed three people in a rural village on Wednesday morning. The shooting occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time in Sri Bun Rueang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province. Authorities have identified the suspect as 58-year-old Samart, who is believed […]

Police Hunt Hospital Tycoon in Billion-Baht Fraud Case

26 November 2024 16:38

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BANGKOK, Nov 26 (TNA) – Ex-wife and daughter of Thonburi Healthcare Group founder Dr Boon Vanasin detained as authorities seek his extradition from China. On Nov 22, a court issued arrest warrants for Dr. Boon, his ex-wife, their daughter, and six others in connection with a massive medical investment scam involving five major projects. Of […]

Vietnamese Press Delegation Visits MCOT

26 November 2024 13:14

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BANGKOK, Nov 26 (TNA) – Le Quoc Minh, president of the Vietnam Journalists Association on Tuesday led a media delegation to meet with MCOT executives for discussions about the contemporary media landscape. Minh, who is also editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan, Vietnam’s top newspaper, visited MCOT Public Company and met with Phatiyuth Jaiswang, MCOT’s Acting Director-General […]

Thai Elephants Trained for Mountain Rescue

26 November 2024 09:57

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Chiang Mai, Nov 26 (TNA) – In a groundbreaking initiative, a group of elephants in Thailand are undergoing specialized training to become mountain rescue workers. The project aims to equip these gentle giants with the skills necessary to assist in rescue operations in remote and mountainous areas where traditional rescue teams may face difficulties. Three […]

39 Foreigners Rescued from Call Center Scam Operation in Myanmar

25 November 2024 15:47

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TAK, Nov 25 (TNA) – Thai authorities have rescued 39 foreign nationals, mostly Sri Lankans, who were lured into working in a Chinese-run call center scam operation in Myanmar. A joint operation involving Thai military, police, and immigration officials led to the discovery of the victims on Monday morning near the Thai-Myanmar border. The team […]