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BANGKOK, Jan 28 (TNA) – Global tech stocks have been sent into a tailspin following the launch of DeepSeek, a low-cost AI model by a Chinese startup, causing a ripple effect across financial markets. Gold prices have plummeted, and the Thai baht has weakened significantly. The price of gold in Thailand dropped by 100 baht […]

BANGKOK, Jan 28 (TNA) – Chinese-Thai residents flocked to Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown district on Chinese New Year to pay their respects at temples and shrines, but with less incense burning. In an effort to reduce the city’s notorious air pollution, particularly PM2.5 particulates, authorities and residents alike have been urged to minimize the use of […]

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – Starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Public Health will distribute over 8 million face masks nationwide to protect against harmful PM 2.5 dust. Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and high-risk individuals in orange and red zones (where PM 2.5 exceeds safe levels), can pick up masks at public hospitals and health […]

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra launched the second phase of a cash handout program for senior citizens on Monday, distributing 10,000 baht ($290) to over 3 million people aged 60 and above in a bid to stimulate the economy. The Prime Minister presided over the launch event at Government House, […]

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The student team from Saowabha Vocational College showed how they could win the snow sculpture championship in Harbin, China, bringing fame to Thailand. When we hear news of Thai students competing in and winning snow sculpture championships, many of us wonder how people from a hot country like Thailand can […]

KHON KAEN, Jan 23 (TNA) – The Khon Kaen Provincial Court has sentenced Somrak Khamsing, former Olympic gold medalist boxing hero, to 2 years, 13 months, and 10 days in prison, along with compensation totaling 170,000 baht, in the case of attempted rape of a 17-year-old girl. – 819 (TNA)