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Thai FM Sends Advisors to Cambodia to Promote Seamless Tourism

21 October 2024 15:38

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PHNOM PENH, Oct 21 (TNA) – Thailand’s Foreign Minister has dispatched advisors to Cambodia to spearhead a “6 Countries, 1 Destination” tourism initiative, aiming to create seamless travel experiences across the region. Dusit Menapan and Chayika Wongnapachant advisors to the Thai Foreign Minister, met with Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak to discuss facilitating cross-border travel […]

Doi Inthanon Welcomes Winter Visitors

21 October 2024 12:59

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 21 (TNA) – The highest peak in Thailand, Doi Inthanon, is already feeling the nip of winter as temperatures drop. The mountain is drawing in tourists eager to experience the first chill of the season and witness the magnificent sea of mist that blankets the landscape. As the sun rises, casting its […]

Rohingya Smugglers Arrested, Three Dead

18 October 2024 15:58

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CHUMPHON, Oct 18 (TNA) – The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the smuggling of Rohingya migrants that resulted in three deaths, local authorities said on Friday. The arrests came after 26 Rohingya were abandoned in a forested area in Chumphon province’s Lang Suan district on Thursday evening. Closed-circuit camera footage captured the […]

Koh Mak: Thailand’s First Low-Carbon Tourism Model

18 October 2024 14:19

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TRAT, Oct 18 (TNA) – Koh Mak, besides its natural beauty, is also a model for eco-friendly and low-carbon tourism. Koh Mak, a pristine island in Trat province has become a pioneer in sustainable tourism, driven by the local community’s commitment to preserving its natural environment. With a growing number of long-staying foreign tourists, Koh […]

PM Attends Nong Khai’s Naga Fireball Festival

18 October 2024 11:25

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NONG KHAI, Oct 18 (TNA) – Thousands of locals and tourists flocked to the northeastern province of Nong Khai on Thursday to witness the Mythical Serpent (Naga) Fireball phenomenon, which occurred annually during the end of the Buddhist Lent. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra participated in the event, featuring a traditional blessing ceremony in Phon Pisai […]

Luxury Cars Seized from the Icon Group Executives

17 October 2024 16:03

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BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – A fleet of luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Bentley, Maybach, Porsche, and a classic Ford Mustang, with a combined value of over 100 million baht, has been seized from the suspects in the recent “The iCon Group” case. The vehicles were parked in front of the Central Investigation Bureau. Police […]

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Partnership with Morocco

17 October 2024 15:58

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BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (TNA) – The European Union has reiterated its strong commitment to its strategic partnership with Morocco, following a European Court of Justice ruling earlier this month that annulled the two parties’ agriculture and fisheries agreements. Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the statement on behalf […]

Spectacular Illuminated Boat Festival Draws Crowds in Nakhon Phanom

17 October 2024 11:13

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NAKHON PHANOM, Oct 17 (TNA) – Thousands of tourists are flocking to Thailand’s northeastern Nakhon Phanom province for the annual Illuminated Boat Procession Festival, a centuries-old Buddhist tradition marking the end of the rainy season retreat. The festival, which runs from October 8-18, features elaborately decorated boats illuminated with thousands of lights floating down the […]

Executives, Celebs Arrested Over Alleged Fraud

17 October 2024 09:44

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BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – The police have arrested 18 individuals, including three prominent celebrities, on charges of fraud related to the online direct sales company, The iCon Group. Among those arrested is Warathaphon Waratyaworrakul, or “Boss Paul”, the CEO and founder of the iCon Group. Other high-profile figures detained include actor Yuranunt “Sam” Phamornmontri, […]

Authorities Freeze Assets of iCON Group

16 October 2024 15:57

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BANGKOK, Oct 16 (TNA) – The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has ordered freezing assets worth approximately 125.5 million baht ($3.7 million) from the iCON Group, its CEO and three others including well-known TV host Kan Kantathavorn. The move comes amid allegations of the direct-sales company running a pyramid scheme. https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1432028 The AMLO’s action was based […]

PM Launches Economic Recovery Project

16 October 2024 14:39

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BANGKOK, Oct 16 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday launched an economic recovery project aimed at reducing expenses, increasing income, and expanding opportunities for small businesses and vulnerable groups. The project, set to run for five months until January 2025, is expected to stimulate the economy by approximately 110 billion baht ($3.3 billion) […]

First Full-Scale Rehearsal of Royal Barge Procession Draws Crowds

16 October 2024 10:05

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BANGKOK, Oct 16 (TNA) – Thailand held its first full-scale rehearsal for the upcoming Royal Barge Procession on Wednesday, drawing spectators along both banks of the Chao Phraya River despite heavy rainfall. The rehearsal, featuring 52 ornate barges spanning 1,280 meters in length and 90 meters in width, involved 2,399 oarsmen. It followed ancient royal […]