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Supreme Court Upholds Prison Sentences for MPs in Proxy Voting Case

26 June 2024 10:58

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BNAGKOK, June 12 (TNA) – The Supreme Court has upheld nine-month prison sentences for three Bhumjaithai Party MPs convicted of proxy voting, dismissing their appeal as groundless. The MPs, Chalong Thoetwiraphong, Phumsit Khongmi, and Natee Ratchakitprakarn, were found guilty of allowing others to use their electronic voting cards during a 2020 parliamentary session on the […]

Cabinet Reduces Meth Possession Limit to One Pill

26 June 2024 15:59

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BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that the Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Ministry of Public Health’s regulations to reduce the legal possession limit of methamphetamine to one pill. Prime Minister detailed the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting, explaining that the Cabinet approved the principle of the draft ministerial […]

Cabinet Approves MRT Blue Line Fare Rise

26 June 2024 15:40

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BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) – The Cabinet has approved a draft regulation proposed by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to implement a new fare structure for the Blue Line MRT, effective July 3, 2024. The new fare structure will range from 17 to 45 baht per trip, reflecting the adjustment for inflation […]

PM: Three-Digit Lottery Tickets Coming Soon

26 June 2024 15:19

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BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced the approval of a new three-digit lottery ticket by the Cabinet, bringing exciting news for lottery enthusiasts across the country. The new lottery, dubbed N3, will offer a unique gameplay experience, allowing players to participate in four different games with a single ticket: 3-digit […]

Efforts Underway to Recover Submerged Vehicles After Riverbank Collapse

26 June 2024 14:27

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CHAI NAT, June 11 (TNA) – Following yesterday’s riverbank collapse in Chai Nat, authorities have recovered four motorcycles from the Chao Phraya River but are awaiting heavy machinery today to remove trees obstructing the retrieval of submerged cars. CCTV footage from in front of Wat Thammamool Worawihan, located in Mueang Chai Nat District, captured the […]

Elderly Woman Found Dead in Sauna Room

26 June 2024 11:37

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NONTHABURI, June 11 (TNA) – A 68-year-old woman who regularly used a sauna at her local gym was found dead inside the sauna, with some of her skin peeling off. Police from Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, rescue workers, and doctors from the Institute of Forensic Science were called to the scene to investigate […]

Chatuchak Pet Market Fire Kills 1,000 Pets

26 June 2024 11:09

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BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) – A devastating fire broke out at the Chatuchak Pet Market in Bangkok early Tuesday morning, destroying 118 shops and killing an estimated 1,000 pets. The total financial losses are estimated to be in the millions of baht. Firefighters rushed to the scene along with over 10 fire trucks and volunteers […]

“Teochew Opera Festival of Siam” from June 12-16

26 June 2024 16:42

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BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) – The Ministry of Culture invites you to enjoy the “Teochew Opera Festival of Siam,” a free event taking place from June 12 to June 16, 2024, at the Teng Hai Association of Thailand in Bang Rak, Bangkok. A press conference was held to announce the festival, featuring a special Teochew […]

Results of District-Level Senator Elections to Be Sent to Provincial Level Today

26 June 2024 12:05

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BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) – The District Election Director will send the list of candidates who passed the district-level selection to the Provincial Election Director today. Today, the Election Commission summarized that 23,645 individuals are eligible to proceed to the district-level Senate selection process. This list will also be published on the Election Commission […]

Retired Man Scammed Out of Over 22 Million Baht

26 June 2024 10:30

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NONTHABURI, June 10 (TNA) – An 81-year-old former EGAT official has been swindled by a call center gang, losing 19 million baht from his bank account and an additional 3 million baht by mortgaging his house. Phaisarn Chansuriyawong, a former head of business planning department, fuel business unit of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand […]

BMA to Investigate Overpriced Purchase of Exercise Equipment

26 June 2024 16:24

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BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will investigate overpriced purchase of exercise equipment with 22 items costing 10 million baht. Bangkok authorities have ordered an investigation into the purchase of exercise equipment for the Wachirabenchathat Sports Center (Rot Fai Park) following concerns raised by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) about […]

EC Unanimously Decides Not to Postpone Senate Elections

26 June 2024 15:27

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BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – The Election Commission (EC) has unanimously decided to proceed with the election of senators, undeterred by potential constitutional conflicts as judged by the Constitutional Court. The EC insists it is acting in accordance with the law. Mr. Ittiporn Boonpracong, Chairman of the EC, revealed after an EC meeting that the […]