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Anti-Graft Body to Probe PM Paetongtarn Over Hun Sen Audio Clip

17 July 2025 16:18

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously voted to establish a probe committee to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged serious ethical breaches. The investigation stems from an audio clip purportedly featuring discussions between Paetongtarn and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding border disputes. The NACC’s decision, made today […]

Police Refer Hun Sen Audio Clip Case to Prosecutor General

17 July 2025 14:35

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai Cyber Police have forwarded a 50-page report to the Prosecutor General regarding a leaked audio clip recording of a conversation between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Samdech Hun Sen. Pol. Maj.Gen. Siriwat Deepor submitted the report, stemming from a complaint by Prime Minister’s deputy secretary-general […]

Police Probe Temple Finances Amid Clergy Scandal

17 July 2025 11:53

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BANGKOK, July 14 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying investigations into alleged financial misconduct and illicit relationships involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman identified in media as “Sika Kor.” The widening scandal centers on Sika Kor’s relationships with multiple monks, which violate the fundamental monastic vow of celibacy. Police plan to examine the financial […]

BoT Cautions U.S. Tariffs Could Slow Thai Growth

17 July 2025 16:52

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) warns that potential U.S. tariffs could suppress Thai economic growth into early 2026, with current forecasts pointing to export contractions of 4% in the second half of 2025 and 2% in 2026. However, BOT Assistant Governor Sakkapob Panyanukul emphasized that while financial markets have largely […]

Bangkok’s Flat 20-Baht Train Fare Set for Oct 1 Launch

17 July 2025 15:59

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s government is rolling out a flat 20-baht fare across all Bangkok electric train lines, effective October 1, 2025. This move aims to significantly cut living costs and boost public transport ridership. Government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab confirmed the cabinet’s approval, highlighting the plan as a key part of wider efforts […]

House Withdraws Casino Bill Amid Opposition Scrutiny

17 July 2025 14:15

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – The Thai House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 253 to 67 to withdraw a controversial bill on comprehensive entertainment complexes, including provisions for casinos, from its agenda. The move followed a Cabinet request to pull the bill, which had been fast-tracked for consideration. Thai House Withdraws Entertainment Complex Bill The […]

Thailand to Mandate Prescriptions for Cannabis Sales

17 July 2025 10:14

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Ministry announced Tuesday that cannabis dispensaries will now require a doctor’s prescription for sales, a move to tighten control over the industry. The ministry will train medical professionals to issue these prescriptions. Dr. Tanakrit Jitareerat, Secretary to the Public Health Minister, stated that a tenfold increase in […]

Thailand Proposes ‘Chud Thai’ for UNESCO Listing in 2026

17 July 2025 16:15

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thailand has officially nominated “Chud Thai: The Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume” for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026. This move supports Thailand’s soft power strategy and cultural preservation. The nomination, which UNESCO confirmed for review in 2026, features the Chud Thai Phra Ratchaniyom (Royal […]

Police Raid 19 Locations Targeting Cambodian “Mule Account” Syndicate

17 July 2025 14:22

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thai authorities today raided 19 locations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chonburi, targeting a “mule account” network linked to Kok An, a Cambodian casino magnate. He is suspected of financing major call center scams against Thais. The operation, led by Cyber Crime and Immigration Police, focused on locations like a […]

Thai Youth HIV Infections Surge

17 July 2025 10:59

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – Thailand is seeing a significant surge in HIV infections, particularly among young people, attributed by health authorities to evolving sexual attitudes, decreased condom use, and a perception among Gen Z that HIV is treatable. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) reported over 547,000 cumulative HIV cases as of 2025, with […]

U.S. to Impose 36% Tariff on Thai Imports, Effective Aug 1

17 July 2025 10:13

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BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) – The United States will implement a 36% import tariff on all Thai products starting August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a letter dated July 7 to Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit. The move, also shared on Truth Social, aims to address a “significant and unsustainable trade […]

International Studies Center Launches Books Marking 50 Years of Thailand-China Diplomatic Relations

17 July 2025 17:32

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BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – The International Studies Center (ISC) today launched two significant books on the history of Thai-China relations, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China. Dr. Anuson Chinvanno, Director of the International Studies Center (ISC), stated at the opening ceremony that the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between […]