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Thaksin Makes Public Return, Dispelling Flight Rumors

17 May 2025 17:02

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BANGKOK, May 27 (TNA) – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a public appearance today, delivering a vision for drug suppression, effectively countering rumors he had fled the country ahead of a court hearing related to his prison sentence enforcement. Thaksin, 75, arrived at the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) in a […]

Mae Sai Faces Dual Threat: Floods and Arsenic

17 May 2025 15:39

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CHIANG RAI, May 27 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination has been detected in the Kok and Sai rivers along the Thai-Myanmar border, with levels in some areas reaching 19 times safety standards. Gold and rare earth mining in Myanmar is widely suspected as the likely cause of the pollution. Academics from Mae Fah Luang University reported […]

Phukradueng Cable Car Plan Divides Opinion

17 May 2025 11:14

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LOEI, May 27 (TNA) – A proposed cable car for Phukradueng National Park has strong local support but faces opposition from some tourists concerned about environmental impact. Phu Kradueng, in Thailand’s Loei province, is a popular mesa-like mountain known for its challenging treks, cool climate, and diverse ecosystems. Open typically October-May, it’s a significant hiking […]

School Shifts to Online Learning Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

17 May 2025 16:00

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SAMUT PRAKAN, May 26 (TNA) – Ratchawinit Bangkaeo School in Samut Prakan, has announced a temporary closure of its physical campus, transitioning to online learning from May 26 to May 28. This measure aims to curb a significant resurgence of COVID-19 cases, particularly among students. The Department of Disease Control’s weekly report, covering May 18-24, […]

Thai PM Urges Deeper ASEAN Economic Ties Amid Global Volatility

17 May 2025 12:37

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister is attending the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, advocating for stronger regional economic integration and new free trade agreements to navigate a volatile global economy. Hosted by Malaysia under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” the summit brings together leaders from nine ASEAN nations, along with […]

Flash Floods Submerge Chiang Mai, Waterfalls Closed

17 May 2025 12:27

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CHIANG MAI, May 26 (TNA) – Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered flash floods across Chiang Mai, inundating homes in several communities within the municipal area and forcing the closure of three waterfalls due to dangerous currents. The downpour caused runoff from Doi Suthep to overwhelm drainage systems and the Khlong Khu Wai canal, leading to […]

Thai Troops Bolster Border as Myanmar Clashes Intensify

17 May 2025 15:47

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TAK, May 23 (TNA) – Thailand’s Naresuan Force has deployed troops to the Phop Phra district of Tak province after Myanmar military aircraft conducted heavy bombings against resistance forces attacking a Myanmar army base. Intense fighting is expected to continue as resistance groups aim to seize seven Myanmar military bases opposite Phop Phra. Earlier today, […]

Myanmar Mining Pollution Threatens Thai Rivers, Fish

17 May 2025 10:53

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CHIANG RAI, May 23 (TNA) – Fish in the Kok River are showing severe skin abnormalities, triggering an urgent investigation into widespread chemical and arsenic contamination. The pollution, linked to mining in Myanmar, has spread to the Sai and Mekong rivers, raising critical concerns for public health, local livelihoods, and cross-border environmental security. Thai authorities […]

Court Orders Yingluck to Pay 10 Billion Baht in Rice Scheme Case

17 May 2025 15:23

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BANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) – The Supreme Administrative Court today ordered former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 10.028 billion baht ($306 million) in damages related to her administration’s controversial rice-pledging scheme. The ruling partially overturned an earlier Central Administrative Court decision that had revoked a 2016 Ministry of Finance order. That original order had […]

Court Set to Rule on Yingluck’s Rice Scheme Damages Case

17 May 2025 14:05

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ฺBANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) – Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict today in a high-stakes case challenging a government order for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 35.7 billion baht ($968 million) in civil damages related to her administration’s controversial rice-pledging scheme. Yingluck is appealing a Ministry of Finance order, […]

Activist Seeks Bhumjaithai Party Dissolution Over Senate Election Collusion Claims

17 May 2025 12:21

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BANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) – Natthaporn Toprayoon, a former advisor to the ombudsman, has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the Bhumjaithai Party, alleging its involvement in unlawful collusion during the recent Senate election. Citing Section 92 of the Political Parties Act, Natthaporn claims the party’s actions undermine democratic governance and represent an undemocratic […]

Thai Villagers Alarmed by Arsenic in Transboundary River

17 May 2025 12:13

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BANGKOK, May 22 (TNA) – Residents along the Kok River in Mae Ai district in Chiang Mai are increasingly concerned about high arsenic levels, with tests showing more than double safe limits. The murky river, which flows from Myanmar into Thailand, has prompted warnings for villagers to avoid its use and consumption. The transboundary river’s […]