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Chiang Mai Guesthouse: Affordable Comfort

9 December 2024 16:41

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CHIANG MAI, Dec 9 (TNA) – A small guesthouse in Chiang Mai is proving that it’s possible to find both quality and affordability. Jay’s Guesthouse, a humble three-story building located across from Wat Chiang Man in the city’s old quarter, has been delighting travelers from around the world for over a decade with its incredibly […]

Thai Police Bust International Sex Creator Ring

9 December 2024 15:31

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BANGKOK, Dec 9 (TNA) – Thai police have dismantled an international sex creator ring operating in the country, arresting seven individuals, including foreigners and Thai nationals, for producing and distributing explicit content online. In a coordinated operation, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) busted the network which was using Thailand as a base to produce and […]

Udon Thani Massage Shop under Investigation after Singer’s Death

9 December 2024 10:49

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UDON THANI, Dec 9 (TNA) – Thai health authorities are investigating a massage shop in Udon Thani after a young folk singer died following a neck massage. Chayada “Ping” Phuphrao, 20, passed away on December 8 after experiencing paralysis and becoming bedridden for nearly two months. The singer had reportedly visited the massage shop in […]

PM Asserts No Plan to Increase VAT to 15%

6 December 2024 16:20

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday asserted that the government has no plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) to 15%.

“Kebaya” Inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

6 December 2024 11:58

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“Kebaya” was multinational inscribed on Representative List of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Billion-Baht Money Laundering Ring Busted

4 December 2024 16:51

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BANGKOK, Dec 4 (TNA) – Thai authorities have busted a billion-baht money laundering ring, arresting over 1,000 suspects linked to a network of shell companies and nominee directors. The Economic Crime Suppression Division executed search warrants at 46 locations across the country, targeting a network linked to money laundering and other illicit activities. Over 442 […]

Buddha’s Tooth Relic Arrives in Thailand, Public Invited to Pay Respects

4 December 2024 12:15

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BANGKOK, Dec 4 (TNA) – The sacred Buddha’s tooth relic from China is set to arrive in Thailand this afternoon, embarking on a procession to the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground where it will be enshrined for public veneration. Earlier today, a Thai delegation led by Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Chousak Sirinil departed for […]

Tomyum Kung: Thailand’s Spicy Soup Earns UNESCO Heritage Status

4 December 2024 09:58

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BANGKOK, Dec 4 (TNA) – Thailand’s iconic Tomyum Kung, a spicy shrimp soup, has been added to UNESCO’s prestigious list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Thai Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday. The decision, made at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Asuncion, Paraguay, recognizes […]

Thai Fishermen Captured by Myanmar Safe

3 December 2024 15:56

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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) – The four Thai fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy last week are safe and efforts are underway to bring them home soon, Thailand’s top military commander has confirmed. The incident occurred on November 30 when Myanmar navy vessels, claiming that a group of Thai fishing boats had entered Myanmar’s maritime waters […]

Yala Floods Start to Recede as Southern Thailand Counts the Cost

3 December 2024 15:51

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YALA, Dec 3 (TNA) – Floodwaters have started to recede in all eight districts of Yala province, southern Thailand, but the aftermath has left a trail of destruction. The floods in Yala, which began on November 26, affected a total of 64,584 households and caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. The disaster has resulted […]

Thailand Busts Massive Cross-Border Cable Network

3 December 2024 10:54

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TAK, Dec 3 (TNA) – Thai authorities have dismantled a massive illegal cable network that was being used to power cross-border call center scam operations. The network, which spanned nearly three kilometers and crossed the Thai-Myanmar border, is believed to be the largest of its kind ever discovered in the country. In a joint operation, […]

Bangkok Gears Up for Historic Same-Sex Marriage Registrations

3 December 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) – Bangkok is set to offer same-sex marriage registrations, starting January 22, 2025. The city’s readiness follows the official publication of the same-sex marriage law in the Royal Gazette on September 24, 2024. Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon announced the city’s preparedness at a press conference, alongside civil society groups and […]