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Myanmar Soldiers Flee Across Border to Thailand

14 March 2025 16:35

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TAK, March 14 (TNA) – The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) has successfully seized control of the Myanmar military’s Pulu Tu base after intense firefight in the middle of the night. This caused Myanmar soldiers to flee for their lives across the border into Thailand. Thai soldiers detained them and provided initial humanitarian assistance. Around […]

Shwe Kokko Plans Development After Call Scam Crackdown

14 March 2025 12:19

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MYAWADDY, March 14 (TNA) – Border Guard Force (BGF) and Karen Democratic Buddhist Army (DKBA) troops have detained over 7,000 foreign nationals from 30 countries during a month-long crackdown on call center operations in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The operation targeted various locations including KK Park and Shwe Kokko, across from Thailand’s Mae Sot district. According to […]

Samui Customs Seizes 140kg of Dried Cannabis Buds

13 March 2025 14:47

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SURAT THANI, March 13 (TNA) – Koh Samui customs officials have seized over 140 kilograms of dried cannabis buds, valued at approximately 4 million baht, from five foreign tourists attempting to smuggle them out of the country. The seizure occurred when customs officers at Koh Samui Airport discovered seven suspicious luggage bags belonging to five […]

Shewe Kokko After Month-Long Call Center Crackdown

13 March 2025 09:58

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MYAWADDY, March 13 (TNA) – Following a month-long crackdown on call center gangs in Myawaddy, Myanmar, across from Thailand’s Mae Sot district, authorities have detained over 7,000 foreign nationals from 30 countries and repatriated more than 2,000. The Myanmar junta-allied Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) continues to enforce strict measures within the Shwe Kokko Special […]

Ramathibodi Hospital Reports One Staff Injury After Fire

12 March 2025 16:33

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BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok reported that all patients were safe following a fire on Tuesday night, but one staff member sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and is being treated in the ICU. The hospital anticipates resuming partial operations within one week. The fire originated on the second floor of the […]

Former Colonel’s Cell Revealed After His Death

12 March 2025 14:53

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BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – Yesterday, the Department of Corrections allowed media members to see cell number 50 in Zone 5 of Klong Prem Central Prison, where Pol. Col. Thitisan Utthanaphon, known as “Former Police Colonel Joe,” used a towel to hang himself on March 7. This occurred after he had been imprisoned for more […]

Ramathibodi Hospital Resumes Partial Operations After Fire

12 March 2025 11:52

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BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok is partly operating following a fire on Tuesday night as its main building (Building 1) will be closed for 48 hours for safety inspections. The fire broke out on the second floor of the nine-story building at approximately 7:20 PM on March 11, originating in the […]

Thai Football Chief Announces to Sue Predecessor Over $10 Million Debt

12 March 2025 10:37

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BANGKOK, March 12 (TNA) – Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), announced plans to file a civil lawsuit against former president Somyot Poompanmuang and his former board members over a 360 million baht ($10 million) debt. Their actions allegedly caused significant damage, resulting in the association having to compensate Siam Sport […]

Protesters Oppose Entertainment Complex Bill

11 March 2025 16:17

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BANGKOK, March 11 (TNA) – Protesters petitioned the Prime Minister to halt the draft Entertainment Complex Act, which would legalize integrated entertainment complexes including casinos. The group, led by Jatuporn Prompan, cited concerns over social impact, arguing the policy prioritizes casinos over economic well-being. The bill outlines complexes containing hotels, malls, theatres, meeting venues, and […]

E-cigarettes Worth $900,000 Seized in Crackdown

11 March 2025 11:23

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CHONBURI, March 11 (TNA) – Authorities announced the seizure of over 200,000 e-cigarettes, valued at more than 33 million baht ($900,000), in Chonburi province, a major port city. The contraband, smuggled from China, was intercepted in a joint operation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Royal Thai Police, and the Customs Department. The […]

Justice Ministry Aids Stateless People

11 March 2025 10:55

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BANGKOK, March 11 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has joined forces with seven other agencies to help those with registration status issues and stateless persons. The agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to streamline efforts in providing basic rights to these vulnerable groups. The MOU aims to establish a unified approach among the […]

Muslims Pray for Peace in Thai South

10 March 2025 15:09

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NARATHIWAT, March 10 (TNA) – On the first day of reopening the Sungai Kolok District Office in Narathiwat Province following Saturday night’s bombing, over 100 local Muslims gathered in front of the office to perform Hajat prayers, seeking blessings for peace in the area. This morning, Sai Thong 2 Road near the district office remained […]