Category: English News

PM Paetongtarn Takes Culture Role Amid Court Concerns

01 June 2025 16:37

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BANGKOK, June 30 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed she will also serve as Culture Minister, aiming to bolster Thailand’s soft power initiatives, a move coming amidst a broader cabinet reshuffle and mounting political pressures. Paetongtarn emphasized the Culture Ministry’s vital role in promoting Thai culture and exporting soft power. When asked if […]

Thailand’s First Classroom Built from Waste

01 June 2025 15:19

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CHIANG MAI, June 30 (TNA) – It’s hard to imagine that discarded plastic bags, often considered worthless waste, could transform into a classroom for the students of Ban Pa Kang School in Chiang Mai. This innovative building replaces their old one, damaged by an earthquake nearly two years ago. The project, supported by Green Road, […]

Thai DPM Pichai Flies to US for Urgent Tariff Talks

01 June 2025 14:35

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BANGKOK, June 30 (TNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is set to depart for the United States tonight (June 30) for urgent negotiations on reciprocal tariffs and non-tariff measures, aiming to secure national benefits. Pichai, leading the Thai negotiation team, announced he would hold formal discussions on July 3 with […]

Thailand, Myanmar to Discuss Kok River Contamination

01 June 2025 12:19

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CHIANG RAI, June 30 (TNA) – Thailand is set to hold discussions with Myanmar next week to address the contamination of the Kok River, believed to be caused by mining activities in Myanmar. Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa announced that a delegation of Thai experts will travel to Naypyidaw, Myanmar, to meet with their counterparts […]

Protest Leader Clarifies Stance: Stands with Military, Rejects Coup

01 June 2025 12:11

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BANGKOK, June 30 (TNA) – The Network of Students and People for Reform Thailand on Monday clarified its stance, stating it stands with the military but does not support a military coup, amid criticism that its recent rallies advocated for such an intervention. Pichit Chaimongkol, a key leader of the organization, told reporters that opposition […]

Thai PM Addresses Border Controls, Trade Impact in Sa Kaeo

01 June 2025 15:06

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SA KAEO, June 26 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today visited Sa Kaeo province to assess the impact of tightened border controls with Cambodia and ongoing cross-border crime. Arriving by helicopter, the Prime Minister chaired a meeting at Aranyaprathet School. Sa Kaeo Governor Parinya Phothisat briefed her on security, trade, and efforts against […]

Suspected Bomb Disposed Of on Patong Beach, Phuket

01 June 2025 14:40

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PHUKET, June 26 (TNA) – Thai bomb disposal experts successfully detonated a suspicious object found on Patong Beach in Phuket today, a day after a similar operation rendered safe an explosive device found on a motorcycle near the airport. Police from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit confirmed they had defused the object, which an […]

Bomb Averted at Phuket Airport

01 June 2025 11:32

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PHUKET, June 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities successfully disarmed an explosive device in a motorcycle near Phuket International Airport Wednesday, averting a major incident. The Phuket airport device was found around 6:30 p.m. local time. EOD officers safely neutralized it, revealing a gas cylinder with a potential 200-meter blast radius. No injuries were reported. Authorities […]

Cannabis Businesses Grapple with New Ministry Announcement

01 June 2025 17:15

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CHIANGMAI, June 25 (TNA) – Cannabis entrepreneurs across Thailand are urgently calling for government relief measures after new Public Health Ministry announcement effectively ended recreational marijuana use, limiting sales and consumption solely to medical purposes. Businesses, particularly in tourist hotspots like Pattaya and Chiang Mai, had invested heavily following initial decriminalization and now fear significant […]

China: A Reliable Partner and Opportunity for Thailand, ASEAN

01 June 2025 14:21

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BEIJING, June 25 (TNA) – China’s Minister of International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao, affirmed today that China remains a key opportunity and reliable partner for Thailand and ASEAN. During a meeting with former Thai ambassadors in Beijing, Liu underscored the close cooperation between Thailand and […]

Thailand Re-regulates Cannabis, Ending ‘Free’ Era

01 June 2025 12:18

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ฺBANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has enacted new regulations for cannabis, curbing its previously unregulated widespread use and emphasizing medical purposes. Effective June 23, the order designates cannabis flower as a controlled herb, mandating licenses for research, export, sale, or processing. All sales must originate from certified cultivation sources. The announcement […]

Thailand Restricts Cambodia Border, Not Full Closure

01 June 2025 12:11

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BANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – Thailand’s Special Task Force for Thai-Cambodian Border Management (STF-TCBM) clarified on Wednesday that new measures along the border tighten controls at all crossings, rather than implementing a full closure. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura stated that permanent and temporary checkpoints are now subject to more stringent controls as part of […]