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Police Raid Renowned Temple in $9M Abbot Embezzlement Scandal

25 May 2025 15:31

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NAKHON PATHOM, May 15 (TNA) – Thai police on Friday raided the prominent Wat Rai Khing temple, west of Bangkok, escalating their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of 300 million baht ($9 million) in temple funds linked to online gambling. An arrest warrant has been issued for the temple’s abbot, Phra Dhammavachiranuwat, for his suspected […]

Construction Tycoon Surrenders in Deadly Building Collapse Case

25 May 2025 11:38

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BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) – Prominent businessman Premchai Karnasuta, CEO of Italian-Thai Development PCL, arrived in a wheelchair to surrender to police in Bangkok on Friday in connection with the deadly collapse of a new State Audit Office (SAO) building that occurred during an earthquake in Bangkok late March. A Thai court had issued arrest […]

Durian Claw Machine: Grab a Spiky Prize

25 May 2025 11:06

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AYUTTHAYA, May 16 (TNA) – A durian vendor in Ayutthaya, Thailand, has captured attention with an unusual sales tactic: a claw machine filled with the pungent fruit. For just 10 baht (about $0.27), customers can try their luck at winning a whole durian. Ms. Saranya, 33, who previously sold durian at a local market, repurposed […]

Abbot Faces Arrest in Temple Embezzlement

25 May 2025 14:57

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BANGKOK, May 15 – A prominent Thai Buddhist abbot, Phra Dhammavachiranuwat of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, is facing arrest after a court issued a warrant for his alleged embezzlement of over 300 million baht in temple funds. The funds were reportedly used for online baccarat gambling. The abbot also holds the high-ranking position […]

Thai PM Begins Vietnam Visit, Focusing on Economic Partnership

25 May 2025 14:47

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Photo Cr. Thai Government Website HANOI, May 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi today for an official visit aimed at bolstering trade and investment ties between Thailand and Vietnam. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including key ministers from transport, foreign affairs, tourism, and finance, she was welcomed by Vietnamese officials. […]

Thung Rangsit Wetland Zoo Targets 2028 Phase 1 Launch

25 May 2025 12:36

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand is developing a 120 acre- rai zoological park in the Thung Rangsit area of Pathum Thani, slated to become the world’s first dedicated wetland zoo. The initial phase of the project is expected to open in 2028, ultimately replacing Bangkok’s already closed Dusit Zoo. Natural Resources and Environment Minister […]

Thailand Offers US Five-Point Tariff Plan

25 May 2025 12:18

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand has presented the US with five proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing tariff issue, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He expressed optimism that negotiations could lead to a reduction in US import tariffs on Thai goods to 10%, down from the current 36%. Pichai […]

Thai Court Suspends Justice Minister’s Oversight of Special Probes

25 May 2025 15:26

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong to stop overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) amid an inquiry into alleged interference in a Senate election probe. The court, in a unanimous decision, said there were grounds to suspect Tawee had intervened in the DSI’s work regarding […]

Thailand Braces for Rainy Season as Heavy Downpours Cause Early Impacts

25 May 2025 14:33

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand officially enters the rainy season tomorrow, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rainfall across the country from today until May 17. Authorities are warning of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways, as several regions have already begun to experience the effects of the intensifying weather. In Mae Hong Son […]

PM Regrets Thaksin’s Lost Chance for U.S. Talks

25 May 2025 11:26

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed regret on Tuesday that her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, was unable to travel to Qatar for potential discussions with a figure close to the former U.S. President regarding trade. Regarding the Criminal Court’s denial of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to […]

Karen Forces Seize Myanmar Base Near Thai Border

25 May 2025 10:58

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TAK, May 14 (TNA) – Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) forces have seized a Myanmar military base opposite Thailand’s Tak province after a week-long offensive, a Thai military task force reported on Wednesday. The Rajamanu Task Force reported that KNLA and KNDO forces, both under the Karen National Union […]

Warehouse Fire Extinguished, Pollution Concerns Remain

25 May 2025 14:08

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BANGKOK, May 13 (TNA) – A fire that engulfed a furniture warehouse in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district has been fully extinguished, authorities said on Tuesday, after flaring up again overnight. The blaze, which initially broke out on May 11, reignited in pockets due to residual heat and wind before being brought under control by Tuesday […]