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Court Removes PM Srettha over Cabinet Appointment

25 August 2024 16:56

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for violating the constitution by appointing a minister who lack of qualification due to a past conviction. The case was brought to the court in May by 40 senators who claimed that Srettha appointed Pichit Chuenban to the position of […]

Court Dismisses PM over Cabinet Appointment

25 August 2024 15:43

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BREAKING: The Constitutional Court removes Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office, ruling that he breached ethics in appointing Pichit Chuenban as minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.

Academics: Keep Parliament if Srettha Remove

25 August 2024 13:32

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) – Thai academics and private sector leaders have cautioned against dissolving the parliament if Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is removed from office, citing potential economic repercussions. The Constitutional Court sets to rule on Srettha’s ethical conduct today, regarding his appointment of Pichit Chuenban as a minister in his office in April, […]

Three Family Members Dead, Sulfuric Acid Suspected

25 August 2024 10:09

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CHONBURI, Aug 14 (TNA) – Police have concluded that three family members found dead in their home in Chonburi province likely succumbed to toxic fumes from a chemical reaction involving sulfuric acid. A forensic investigation led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpan the Commissioner of the Police Forensic Science Office, revealed that the victims—a police […]

PM Assigns Secretary on Court Case Today

25 August 2024 09:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has delegated his secretary-general to attend a crucial Constitutional Court hearing on Wednesday, as the court prepares to rule on a case that could potentially unseat him. The case centers on whether Srettha violated ethical standards when he appointed Pichit Chuenban as a minister in his […]

Khao Yai National Park Elephant Overturns Tourist Car

25 August 2024 15:43

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Aug 13 (TNA) – A shocking incident occurred at Khao Yai National Park when a family of wild elephants overturned a tourist’s car. No one was inside the vehicle or injured. The incident, captured on a viral TikTok video, has sparked concerns about human-wildlife interactions within the park. According to park officials, the […]

Massive Aluminum Dross Seized in Factory Raid

25 August 2024 15:27

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Nakhon Pathom, Aug 13 (TNA) – Thai authorities have seized nearly 15,000 tons of hazardous aluminum dross in a raid on two illegal factories in Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces, police said on Tuesday. A joint operation by the Department of Industrial Works, provincial industrial offices, highway police, and the Natural Resources and Environmental […]

Phuket Struggles with Overwhelming Tourism Growth

25 August 2024 14:10

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PHUKET, Aug 13 (TNA) – The once pristine island of Phuket is facing a growing crisis as its rapid tourism expansion outpaces infrastructure development. Congested roads are environmental degradation are threatening the island’s reputation as a premier tourist destination. Phuket’s main thoroughfare, Thepkrasattri Road, is notorious for its gridlock, causing significant inconvenience to both residents […]

Flash Floods Force Closure of National Park in Mae Hong Son

25 August 2024 10:52

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Mae Hong Son, Aug 13 (TNA) – A sudden flash flood has forced the closure of Tham Pla – Pha Suea National Park in northern Thailand, stranding park rangers and prompting a rescue operation. The park’s chief, Kiattisak Wangwon, reported that a swollen stream overflowed and inundated the Tham Pla tourist area around noon on […]

People’s Party Leader Vows to Continue Pushing for Amendment of Lese-Majeste Law

25 August 2024 16:54

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BANGKOK, Aug 9 (TNA) – Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, the leader of the People’s Party, has reaffirmed on Friday the party’s commitment to amend Thailand’s controversial lese-majeste law, known as Section 112, despite the recent dissolution of its predecessor, the Move Forward Party. Nattapong emphasized that the party’s proposal to amend Section 112 was not intended to […]

Explosion at Shipyard Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured

25 August 2024 15:43

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AYUTTHAYA, Aug 9 (TNA) – A gas explosion occurred at a shipyard in Ayutthaya, killing two people and leaving three others injured. The incident occurred at the Chatchonlatarnrungsawat shipyard in Bag Sai district approximately 1:50 PM today. Those who were injured have been transported to a nearby hospital. The cause of the explosion is currently […]

Rebranded “People’s Party” launched

25 August 2024 11:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 9 (TNA) – Former members of the disbanded Move Forward Party have formed a new political party, the “People’s Party”, marking a significant development in Thai politics. In a gathering at the Thai Summit Tower on Friday, 143 former Move Forward MPs convened to determine the party’s new executives and future direction. The […]