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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Motorcycle Bomb Injures Six in Thailand

PATTANI, Jan 13 (TNA) – Six defence volunteers were injured in a motorcycle bomb attack in Pattani province, southern Thailand, on Monday morning, police said.    The attack occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time in Soi Pattani Rama, an alleyway located between the Muang Pattani Police Station and the TK Park Pattani learning center. […]

Thailand Opens First Prison School for Traditional Arts

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) – Thailand’s Corrections Department has opened the country’s first “Chang Sip Mu” school within a prison, aiming to preserve traditional arts and provide inmates with skills for reintegration into society. The school, located at the Thonburi Special Prison, is inspired by the royal initiative of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. It uses […]

Huge Waves, Strong Winds Hit Thai South

SURAT THANI, Jan 13 (TNA) – Severe storms and unusually high tides have battered Thailand’s southern coastal provinces, causing extensive damage to homes and resorts and disrupting travel, with some areas experiencing the worst maritime conditions in over a decade. While other parts of Thailand are experiencing cool weather, the southern region has been hit […]

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