Category: English News - Page 69 - สำนักข่าวไทย อสมท

Cannabis Network Protests Reclassification of Cannabis as Narcotic

26 July 2024 16:50

145

BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Following the decision of the Narcotics Control Board, the Ministry of Public Health to reclassify cannabis as a Caterogy 5 narcotic, the Thai Cannabis Future Writing Network has protested outside the Government House today. They urged the government to conduct a comprehensive study on the benefits and harms of cannabis […]

Yunnan Fruits Attract Chinese and International Traders

26 July 2024 16:00

203

YUNNAN, July 8 – Chinese media reports that fruits from Binchuan County in Yunnan, China are gaining attention from fruit buyers in China and around the world. According to Yunnan Daily, grapes and other fruits in Binchuan County, part of the Bai-Dali Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan began to enter the market in June. This year, […]

Lone Robber Steals 50 Baht Weight of Gold from Popular Chiang Mai Mall

26 July 2024 15:35

181

CHIANGMAI, July 8 (TNA) – A lone thief robbed a gold shop in a prominent mall in Chiang Mai, making off with over 50 baht weight of gold worth about two million baht in just 1 minute and 40 seconds. Authorities are now in pursuit of the suspect. Today at approximately 11:40 AM, a thin, […]

Used Car Market Stalls in Economic Woes

26 July 2024 14:59

165

CHIANG MAI, July 8 (TNA) – Chiang Mai’s used car dealerships struggle to survive amidst economic woes and price wars. In the midst of fierce price wars between electric and gasoline cars, coupled with the challenging economic conditions leading to a surge in repossessed vehicles and stricter financing, Chiang Mai’s used car dealerships are facing […]

China Town Fire Displaces Hundreds, Cause Under Investigation

26 July 2024 11:33

154

BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – After the fire in the Trok Pho community in Bangkok’s China Town or Yaowarat, many affected residents have had to stay in temporary shelters. Meanwhile, forensic officers are awaiting coordination to collect evidence in the area, as they need to wait for a safety assessment before entering. The police are […]

Thai Army Rescues Moroccans from Phone Scam Gang

26 July 2024 16:29

156

TAK, July 5 (TNA) – Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang has commended the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for their swift action in rescuing over 20 Moroccan nationals from a call center scam gang in a neighbouring country. The operation was initiated by the House Committee on Security Affairs and Border Affairs, who informed the RTA of […]

Phuket Floods Cause Damage, Prompt PM Visit

26 July 2024 14:32

185

PHUKET, July 5 (TNA) – Heavy rains in Phuket over the past week have caused flash floods and inundations, affecting a wide range of residents. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the area today to monitor relief efforts as more rain is expected in the coming days. Six days after the initial flooding, residents […]

Ceremonies to Collect Sacred Water Held across Thailand

26 July 2024 12:14

61

AYUTTHAYA, July 5 (TNA) – Ceremonies to collect sacred water from holy water sources were conducted on Thursday nationwide, as part of the celebrations honoring His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024. Following this, each province will consecrate the holy water on July 7. The sacred water vessels will then be brought […]

BYD Opens Major Thai EV Plant

26 July 2024 09:52

150

BANGKOK, July 5 (TNA) – BYD, in collaboration with Rêver Automotive Co., Ltd., has officially opened an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the WHA Rayong 36 Industrial Estate. This is BYD’s first plant in Thailand, aiming to establish the country as the EV hub of ASEAN. The plant will produce right-hand drive electric vehicles […]

Man Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison for Spray-Painting Temple Wall

26 July 2024 15:16

118

BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – The Criminal Court on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old man to 8 months in prison for spray-painting anti-112 graffiti on the wall of the Emerald Buddha Temple in grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The incident occurred on March 28, 2023. Suttawee Soikham, also known as “Bang-ern was arrested after […]

Thousands of “Pla Nil Sai Nam Lai” Fish Dead in Yala Province

26 July 2024 12:32

174

YALA, July 4 (TNA) – Fish farmers in Betong District, Yala Province, have suffered heavy losses after thousands of their “Pla Nil Sai Nam Lai” (flowing water Nile tilapia) fish died for unknown reasons. Officials from the Yala Provincial Fisheries Office have rushed to the area to investigate the cause. The incident began on July […]

Govt Prepares for Digital Wallet Registration

26 July 2024 12:02

136

BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – The Finance Ministry is set to launch a 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative, with registration opening in August 2024 for 50 million people. Thailand’s government plans to give citizens 10,000 baht electronically to spend at local stores. This aims to boost the economy, but the program targeted Thais over 16 years […]