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Homemade Rocket Launched into Sky as Airplane Passes By

20 May 2024 14:39

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SURIN, May 20 (TNA) – A homemade rocket was launched into the sky as a plane passed by during a traditional rocket festival in Surin province on May 19 as this incident highlights the need for stricter safety regulations at rocket festivals in Thailand. The rocket was one of many launched during the festival, which […]

Brazil to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup

17 May 2024 17:01

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BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – The 74th FIFA Congress on Friday selected Brazil as the host nation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The vote took place during the General Meeting of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. FIFA President Gianni Infantino […]

The Path of Cannabis in Thailand – Continue or Enough?

17 May 2024 15:53

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PHUKET, May 17 (TNA) – The future of cannabis in Thailand is uncertain following recent announcements by the government suggesting a potential reclassification of the plant as an illicit narcotic. This has sparked debate among various stakeholders, with some supporting the move and others expressing concerns. Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has witnessed a surge […]

Call for Probe over Death of Detained Activist

17 May 2024 11:01

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BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – Pro-democracy activists from Thalufah group on submitted a letter to the government demanding an investigation into the cause of death of the detained activist and the return of bail rights for political case defendants. Yesterday at Government House, Mr. Jatuphat Boonpattararaksa or Pai Daodin, along with Ms. Panasaya “Rung” Sitthijirawattanakul […]

MFA: Two More Thai Hostages Killed in Gaza Strip

17 May 2024 09:44

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BANGKOK, May 17 (TNA) – Two more Thai hostages have been killed in Gaza, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its demand for the remaining 6 hostages to be released. Nikorndej Balankura, MFA Spokesperson, read a statement from the ministry after being notified by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that Israel government’s […]

CU, GPO Jointly Develop Cancer Immunotherapy Drugs

16 May 2024 16:30

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BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) – Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine announced a partnership with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to accelerate the development of antibody immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment.The goal is to make these drugs available to Thai patients within the next three years at a significantly lower cost.Antibody immunotherapy is a type of […]

Monkey Catching Operation Begins in Lopburi

16 May 2024 15:06

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LOPBURI, May 16 (TNA) – Local authorities began the operation to relocate unruly monkeys, roaming the Lopburi city to a temporary shelter as a short-term measure to tackle the monkey overpopulation following an incident of food snatching causing injury. Yesterday marks the official start of the monkey capture operation in Lopburi, Thailand. The initial phase […]

70-Year-Old Woman Orders Custom-Made Gold “Labubu” for Collection

16 May 2024 11:55

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SARABURI, May 16 (TNA) – A 70-year-old woman has ordered a custom-made Labubu gold pendant for her collection as similar orders were placed, leading to a surge in sales at a gold shop in Saraburi province. Alisa Chelermwanichkul, 37, owner of the Phetmangkorn Gold Shop at a market in Phra Buddhabat district, said that the […]

Suspected Drug Found in Clothing of Boy Slapped by Hospital Director

16 May 2024 11:03

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BANGKOK, May 16 (TNA) – Authorities are sending a bag containing suspected drugs, found in the clothing of a 14-year-old boy, for examination after the teen was slapped and ordered to walk naked out of hospital by the hospital’s director when caught smoking in the hospital’s restroom. This is to verify its contents before filing […]

Durian Vendor Caught Cheating with Faulty Scale

15 May 2024 15:00

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CHUMPHON, May 15 (TNA) – A woman selling durians at a roadside stall in Chumphon province, has been arrested and faces up to 7 years in prison and a fine of 280,000 baht for cheating customers with a faulty scale. The incident came to light after a customer purchased two durians from the stall, weighing […]

Suspect Grilled in Ransom Kidnapping of Indonesian Man

15 May 2024 14:33

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PHATTHALUNG, May 15 (TNA) – Thai police brought in a key suspect for additional questioning Wednesday morning regarding the kidnapping case in which an Indonesian man was held for a 2.3 million baht ransom after being abducted from Hat Yai district and taken to Phatthalung province earlier this month. The other two suspects were treated […]

Govt Aims to Strengthen Meth Possession Rule

15 May 2024 11:38

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsutin, has proposed amendment of the ministerial regulation that would allow authorities to seize the assets of anyone caught with even one methamphetamine pill. The proposal will be considered at a meeting of relevant agencies this Thursday. Former Narcotics Suppression Bureau Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Rewat […]