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Thai Army: Border Incident at Ta Muen Thom Temple a “Misunderstanding”

27 July 2025 12:36

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BANGKOK, July 16 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army on Wednesday stated that a recent incident at Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin province was a “misunderstanding” by a Cambodian tourist. Reports on Tuesday afternoon described a confrontation between a Cambodian tourist and Thai soldiers at the temple, located in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin. […]

‘Sika Golf’ Arrested in Temple Fund Probe Amid Wider Monk Scandal

27 July 2025 16:13

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BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Thai authorities have arrested “Sika Golf,” 35, on charges including supporting official malfeasance and money laundering. The arrest stems from alleged suspicious transfers of 380,000 baht from an Ayutthaya temple’s funds, directly implicating its former abbot, Phra Theppatcharaporn, who admitted to transferring nearly 13 million baht to “Sika Golf.” The […]

Chinese National Murdered in Chiang Mai Ransom Plot

27 July 2025 14:37

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CHIANGMAI, July 15 (TNA) – Thai police are escalating efforts against “grey Chinese” gangs in Chiang Mai, preparing more charges and warrants after a Chinese national was kidnapped, murdered, and his body dumped in a forest. Police Region 5 commander ordered an urgent probe into “grey Chinese” individuals suspected of illicit operations under student visas. […]

DPM: US Trade Talks Complex, Focus on Market Access and Local Content

27 July 2025 10:27

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BANGKOK, July 15 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, stated that trade negotiations with the United States are challenging, with Washington taking a “unilateral” approach. As head of “Team Thailand, he emphasized Thailand must proceed by prioritizing national interests and maintaining balance with other trading partners. Pichai noted the U.S.’s […]

Anti-Graft Body to Probe PM Paetongtarn Over Hun Sen Audio Clip

27 July 2025 16:18

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously voted to establish a probe committee to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged serious ethical breaches. The investigation stems from an audio clip purportedly featuring discussions between Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding border disputes. The NACC’s decision, made today […]

Police Refer Hun Sen Audio Clip Case to Prosecutor General

27 July 2025 14:35

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai Cyber Police have forwarded a 50-page report to the Prosecutor General regarding a leaked audio clip recording of a conversation between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Samdech Hun Sen. Pol. Maj.Gen. Siriwat Deepor submitted the report, stemming from a complaint by Prime Minister’s deputy secretary-general […]

Police Probe Temple Finances Amid Clergy Scandal

27 July 2025 11:53

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying investigations into alleged financial misconduct and illicit relationships involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman identified in media as “Sika Kor.” The widening scandal centers on Sika Kor’s relationships with multiple monks, which violate the fundamental monastic vow of celibacy. Police plan to examine the financial […]

BoT Cautions U.S. Tariffs Could Slow Thai Growth

27 July 2025 16:52

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) warns that potential U.S. tariffs could suppress Thai economic growth into early 2026, with current forecasts pointing to export contractions of 4% in the second half of 2025 and 2% in 2026. However, BOT Assistant Governor Sakkapob Panyanukul emphasized that while financial markets have largely […]

Bangkok’s Flat 20-Baht Train Fare Set for Oct 1 Launch

27 July 2025 15:59

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s government is rolling out a flat 20-baht fare across all Bangkok electric train lines, effective October 1, 2025. This move aims to significantly cut living costs and boost public transport ridership. Government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab confirmed the cabinet’s approval, highlighting the plan as a key part of wider efforts […]

House Withdraws Casino Bill Amid Opposition Scrutiny

27 July 2025 14:15

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Thai House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 253 to 67 to withdraw a controversial bill on comprehensive entertainment complexes, including provisions for casinos, from its agenda. The move followed a Cabinet request to pull the bill, which had been fast-tracked for consideration. Thai House Withdraws Entertainment Complex Bill The […]

Thailand to Mandate Prescriptions for Cannabis Sales

27 July 2025 10:14

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Ministry announced Tuesday that cannabis dispensaries will now require a doctor’s prescription for sales, a move to tighten control over the industry. The ministry will train medical professionals to issue these prescriptions. Dr. Tanakrit Jitareerat, Secretary to the Public Health Minister, stated that a tenfold increase in […]

Thailand Proposes ‘Chud Thai’ for UNESCO Listing in 2026

27 July 2025 16:15

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thailand has officially nominated “Chud Thai: The Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume” for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026. This move supports Thailand’s soft power strategy and cultural preservation. The nomination, which UNESCO confirmed for review in 2026, features the Chud Thai Phra Ratchaniyom (Royal […]