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Parliament Backs Amnesty Bills

03 July 2025 13:45

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BANGKOK, July 17 (TNA) – Thailand’s House of Representatives on Wednesday endorsed three amnesty bills, but rejected two broader proposals that aimed to include offenses related to the royal defamation law, known as Article 112. The three approved bills, titled “Promote Peaceful Society Bill,” were proposed by United Thai Nation Party, Bhumjaithai Party, and Kla […]

Thai Monk Scandal Deepens with New Allegations and Financial Probes

03 July 2025 15:55

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BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – A major scandal involving several high-ranking Buddhist monks and a woman known as “Sika Golf” continues to rock Thailand’s monastic community. The primary allegations center on illicit romantic relationships, which severely violate strict monastic vows, alongside suspicious money transfers that raise concerns about the potential misuse of temple funds. Fresh […]

Thai Army: Border Incident at Ta Muen Thom Temple a “Misunderstanding”

03 July 2025 12:36

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BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army on Wednesday stated that a recent incident at Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin province was a “misunderstanding” by a Cambodian tourist. Reports on Tuesday afternoon described a confrontation between a Cambodian tourist and Thai soldiers at the temple, located in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin. […]

‘Sika Golf’ Arrested in Temple Fund Probe Amid Wider Monk Scandal

03 July 2025 16:13

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BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Thai authorities have arrested “Sika Golf,” 35, on charges including supporting official malfeasance and money laundering. The arrest stems from alleged suspicious transfers of 380,000 baht from an Ayutthaya temple’s funds, directly implicating its former abbot, Phra Theppatcharaporn, who admitted to transferring nearly 13 million baht to “Sika Golf.” The […]

Chinese National Murdered in Chiang Mai Ransom Plot

03 July 2025 14:37

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CHIANGMAI, July 15 (TNA) – Thai police are escalating efforts against “grey Chinese” gangs in Chiang Mai, preparing more charges and warrants after a Chinese national was kidnapped, murdered, and his body dumped in a forest. Police Region 5 commander ordered an urgent probe into “grey Chinese” individuals suspected of illicit operations under student visas. […]

DPM: US Trade Talks Complex, Focus on Market Access and Local Content

03 July 2025 10:27

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BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, stated that trade negotiations with the United States are challenging, with Washington taking a “unilateral” approach. As head of “Team Thailand, he emphasized Thailand must proceed by prioritizing national interests and maintaining balance with other trading partners. Pichai noted the U.S.’s […]

Anti-Graft Body to Probe PM Paetongtarn Over Hun Sen Audio Clip

03 July 2025 16:18

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously voted to establish a probe committee to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged serious ethical breaches. The investigation stems from an audio clip purportedly featuring discussions between Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding border disputes. The NACC’s decision, made today […]

Police Refer Hun Sen Audio Clip Case to Prosecutor General

03 July 2025 14:35

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai Cyber Police have forwarded a 50-page report to the Prosecutor General regarding a leaked audio clip recording of a conversation between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Samdech Hun Sen. Pol. Maj.Gen. Siriwat Deepor submitted the report, stemming from a complaint by Prime Minister’s deputy secretary-general […]

Police Probe Temple Finances Amid Clergy Scandal

03 July 2025 11:53

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying investigations into alleged financial misconduct and illicit relationships involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman identified in media as “Sika Kor.” The widening scandal centers on Sika Kor’s relationships with multiple monks, which violate the fundamental monastic vow of celibacy. Police plan to examine the financial […]

BoT Cautions U.S. Tariffs Could Slow Thai Growth

03 July 2025 16:52

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) warns that potential U.S. tariffs could suppress Thai economic growth into early 2026, with current forecasts pointing to export contractions of 4% in the second half of 2025 and 2% in 2026. However, BOT Assistant Governor Sakkapob Panyanukul emphasized that while financial markets have largely […]

Bangkok’s Flat 20-Baht Train Fare Set for Oct 1 Launch

03 July 2025 15:59

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s government is rolling out a flat 20-baht fare across all Bangkok electric train lines, effective October 1, 2025. This move aims to significantly cut living costs and boost public transport ridership. Government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab confirmed the cabinet’s approval, highlighting the plan as a key part of wider efforts […]

House Withdraws Casino Bill Amid Opposition Scrutiny

03 July 2025 14:15

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Thai House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 253 to 67 to withdraw a controversial bill on comprehensive entertainment complexes, including provisions for casinos, from its agenda. The move followed a Cabinet request to pull the bill, which had been fast-tracked for consideration. Thai House Withdraws Entertainment Complex Bill The […]