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Thailand Considers Elephant Birth Control

20 January 2025 12:16

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BANGKOK, Jan 20 (TNA) – Thailand is exploring the use of contraceptive vaccines to manage its growing wild elephant population and reduce conflicts with humans, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from conservationists and local communities. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) held a public hearing on Jan. 19 to […]

Government Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Tourist Safety

20 January 2025 15:05

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday chaired a meeting on reviving confidence among tourists, especially Chinese tourists, at the Government House

Chinese New Year Expected To Generate Over Bt40 Billion in Tourism Revenue

20 January 2025 11:06

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Tourism revenue is projected to surpass Bt40 billion during the Chinese New Year, driven by a surge in Chinese tourist arrivals as over 200,000 Chinese visitors arrived in the first two weeks of 2025

PM Opens 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting

20 January 2025 10:18

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday attended and chaired the opening ceremony of the 5th ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting (ADGMIN) at a hotel in Bangkok.

PM to Visit to 3 Southern Border Provinces on Thursday

20 January 2025 15:44

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to pay a one-day visit to 3 Southern border provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani on Thursday

Thai FM to Attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia

20 January 2025 11:45

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Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat (AMM Retreat) on January 18-19 in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Government Expects Increase of Investment in 2025

20 January 2025 11:19

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Board of Investment (BoI) reported the country’s economic outlook for 2025 which is expected to be on a positive trend.

Thai Regulator Bans New OPPO, Realme Phone Sales Over Embedded Loan Apps

20 January 2025 10:31

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BANGKOK, Jan 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has banned the sale of new OPPO and Realme smartphone models found to have pre-installed unauthorized loan applications. The move follows complaints from consumers who discovered the “Fineasy” and “Happy Loan” apps embedded in their devices without their consent and with no option […]

Cabinet Approves Entertainment Complex Bill to Boost Tourism

20 January 2025 10:29

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BANGKOK, Jan 14 (TNA) – Thai cabinet has approved in principle a draft bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes, a move aimed at boosting tourism, stimulating the economy, and addressing illegal gambling. The cabinet endorsed the draft bill on integrated entertainment complexes proposed by the Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after the […]

Catamaran Sinks in Phuket, 38 Rescued

20 January 2025 10:28

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PHUKET, Jan 14 (TNA) – A catamaran carrying 38 people, including tourists and crew, sank off the coast of Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday. All passengers were rescued and returned to shore safely, authorities said. According to officials, water began entering the vessel, causing it to gradually sink north of Racha Island, approximately 1.6 nautical […]

Consumer Protection Agency to Summon OPPO, Realme Over Loan App Installations

20 January 2025 15:23

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BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai has instructed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to urgently summon representatives from smartphone manufacturers OPPO and Realme to explain the alleged pre-installation of loan applications on their devices. The move follows widespread reports on social media from users of OPPO […]

Kitesurfer Dies in Thailand Wave

20 January 2025 14:59

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PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Jan 13 (TNA) – A Belgian man died while kitesurfing off the coast of Pranburi in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, southern Thailand. The 55-year-old man, identified as Brendan, was reportedly swept against rocks at Khao Kalok (Skull Mountain), a landmark within the Thao Kosa Forest Park, by strong waves. Rescue workers recovered […]