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47-Year-Old Man Arrested for Selling Meth Pills in Packs of 10

21 January 2025 16:37

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NONTHABURI, Jan 31 (TNA) – A 47-year-old man came up with the idea of packaging methamphetamine (yabaa) pills into bags to “hang and sell” like snacks at a neighborhood store. In the end, he was caught and claimed to only sell to people close to him. These are the yabaa pills that the police confiscated […]

Former PM Thaksin” Confident in Sweeping Local Election Seats

21 January 2025 14:31

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LAMPHUN, Jan 31 (TNA) – Political parties continue to woo voters in the final stretch of the campaign for the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) elections in 47 provinces across Thailand, scheduled for Saturday (Feb1) as this local election will reflect on national politics. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a campaign helper for the ruling Pheu […]

Israeli Embassy Welcomes Release of Five Thai Hostages from Gaza

21 January 2025 10:11

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BANGKOK, Jan 31 (TNA) – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand welcomes the release of five Thai nationals who were held hostage in Gaza for 15 months. The Thais were among those brutally kidnapped by Hamas terrorists during the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The released individuals are Bannawat Seathao, Watchara Sriaoun, Surasak […]

Thai Ambassador Thanks Israel for Helping Release 5 Thai Hostages

21 January 2025 09:29

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Jan 31 (TNA) – The Thai Ambassador to Israel thanked the Israeli government for their help in returning 5 Thai hostages home after being released by Hamas along with 3 Israeli hostages. Ms. Pannapa Chantrarom, the Thai Ambassador to Israel, stated from the Shamir Medical Center in Beer Yaakov, Israel, where the hostages underwent […]

Hamas to Free Thai Hostages

21 January 2025 15:08

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BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Hamas is coordinating internally to release Thai hostages this evening. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, was informed internally that the Thai hostages would be released at approximately 10:00 AM local time, which is about […]

Israeli Embassy Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony

21 January 2025 14:54

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BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) – The Embassy of Israel in Thailand held a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, expressing its position and commitment to preventing genocide and combating hatred. January 27 of each year is designated as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the estimated 6,000,000 Jews who died and suffered under […]

PEA reviews Myanmar power supply

21 January 2025 13:17

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BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) – Pradit Fuengfu, Deputy Governor of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and PEA spokesperson, addressed the issue of electricity sales along the Mae Sai border, amid concerns that it may be linked to gray businesses, call center gangs, and drug trafficking, affecting national security. Regarding the two key areas – Mae […]

Chinese, Thai officials discuss human trafficking and call center issues

21 January 2025 13:10

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TAK, Jan 30 (TNA) – Liu Zhongyi, Chinese assistant minister of public security and his delegation on Wednesday visited Mae Sot, Tak Province, to discuss cooperation with Thai police in addressing call center issues and assisting Chinese victims. They were received by Pol. Maj. Gen. Samrit Aimkamol, Commander of Tak Provincial Police, and Mr. Sawanit […]

PM rides subway to Chinatown for Chinese New Year celebrations

21 January 2025 11:54

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BANGKOK, Jan 30 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra traveled to Bangkok’s Chinatown on Wednesday to join Chinese New Year celebrations, taking the subway from Sanam Chai station to Hua Lamphong station. The trip served as a check on the effectiveness of the government’s free public transportation initiative, aimed at reducing air pollution during the […]

Hat Yai Celebrates Chinese New Year

21 January 2025 16:06

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SONGKHLA, Jan 29 (TNA) – The southern Thai city of Hat Yai in Songkhla province is hosting a grand Chinese New Year celebration that will last for ten days, from January 28 to February 6. The festivities, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Hat Yai Municipality and local partners, […]

Thailand Tightens PM2.5 Dust Controls

21 January 2025 12:30

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BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved new measures giving the Director-General of Disease Control Department authority to declare PM2.5 dust control zones, with violators facing fines of up to 100,000 baht ($2,800). The measures establish two levels of control zones: Level 1 applies to areas with PM2.5 levels between 37.5-75 micrograms per […]

Festivities Ignite in Thai Chinatown

21 January 2025 11:57

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BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up to welcome a global influx of tourists to the annual Chinese New Year festivities in Yaowarat, Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown, on January 29-30. Celebrations this year are set to be particularly grand as they coincide with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations […]