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Protest Leader Clarifies Stance: Stands with Military, Rejects Coup

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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 […]

Former Envoys Reflect on Thailand-China Ties, Eye Future Cooperation

13 June 2025 16:48

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BEIJING, June 24 (TNA) – Nine former Thai ambassadors to Beijing and former Chinese ambassadors to Thailand convened today to discuss the enduring relationship between the two nations, emphasizing shared interests at bilateral, regional, and global levels. The forum, titled “Thai-China Friendship: Experience and Inspiration,” was hosted by China’s Institute of Foreign Affairs to mark […]

Thai Auto Production Sees First Rise in 21 Months in May

13 June 2025 14:51

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BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s May auto production jumped 10.32% to 139,186 units, the first increase in 21 months, driven by a 641.16% surge in BEV output. Domestic sales also grew for the second straight month, up 10.67% to 52,229 units, largely due to rising EV and ICE passenger car sales from more affordable […]

Thai Anti-Graft Body to Probe PM Paetongtarn Over Ethics Complaint

13 June 2025 11:03

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BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously voted to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged serious ethical misconduct. The probe follows an audio clip purportedly showing Paetongtarn conversing with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen about the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. Senate President Mongkol Surasajja submitted the complaint on June 20. […]

Energy Minister Calls Urgent Meeting Amid Hormuz Strait Threat, Assures 60-Day Oil Reserve

13 June 2025 10:55

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BANGKOK, June 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, on Monday convened an urgent meeting to address potential energy disruptions. This follows a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and an Iranian parliamentary vote to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil. Thailand imports […]