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Major Crackdown on Call Center Scams

11 October 2024 15:31

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BANGKOK, Oct 11 (TNA) – The police have launched a major operation targeting the infrastructure used by call center scammers, aiming to cut off their communication lines and disrupt their operations. The operation, codenamed “Bomb the Thieves’ Bridge,” was spearheaded by Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, acting National Police Chief and Director of the Technology Crime […]

Healthy Moo Deng Celebrates Three Months

11 October 2024 12:06

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CHONBURI, Oct 11 (TNA) – “Moo Deng,” the beloved pygmy hippopotamus calf, has celebrated her third month with a health check revealing steady growth and development. The zoo’s veterinary team conducted a comprehensive examination, weighing the young hippo at 32.7 kilograms, measuring 46 centimeters in height, and 87 centimeters in girth. These measurements indicate that […]

Girl Found Dead in Landslide

11 October 2024 11:42

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SUKHOTHAI, Oct 11 (TNA) – Rescue workers have recovered the body of a 10-year-old girl who was buried alive in a landslide in Sukothai province. The girl, Chutima Kamtong had been missing since a portion of a riverbank collapsed on her home in Sawankhalok district, on October 8. After days of searching, a team of […]

Thai PM Emphasizes Three-Pronged Cooperation with China

10 October 2024 16:23

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VIENTIANE, Oct10 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called for deeper cooperation between ASEAN and China. Leaders from ASEAN member states and China convened for a high-level summit in Vientiane to assess the progress of their cooperation and chart its future course. The meeting, which included ASEAN Leaders or their representatives, the Chinese […]

Victims File Fraud Complaints against Direct Sales Company

10 October 2024 15:06

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BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Hundreds of victims have filed complaints with Thai authorities, accusing a well-known direct sales company and several celebrities of fraudulent activities. On Thursday, lawyers from the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice accompanied about 20 victims to file reports with the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD). They claim to represent […]

Thailand Celebrates Historic Breeding of Critically Endangered Stork

10 October 2024 10:54

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Source: @Khaokheowzoo BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Thailand has achieved a historic milestone in wildlife conservation as critically endangered Asian woolly-necked storks have successfully bred in the wild for the first time, officials announced on Monday. Officials from the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand and Khao Kheow Open Zoo revealed that this breakthrough comes after […]

Muay Thai Recognized Globally, Drives Economy

10 October 2024 09:46

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BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, has seen a surge in global recognition. The combat sport is now professionally regulated by the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muaythai and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur. This increased recognition led the United Nations to acknowledge Muay Thai as a sport for […]

Thai PM Orders Safety Checks for 13,000 Gas-Powered Buses

9 October 2024 14:59

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BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister has ordered a comprehensive safety inspection of all 13,000 gas-powered buses operating in the country within the next 60 days. Until the checks are completed, these buses will be taken off the road. The government is also reviewing existing laws related to public transportation to ensure stricter […]

ASEAN Summit: Thai PM Proposes 3 Key Priorities

9 October 2024 14:43

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VIENTIANE, Oct 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today outlined a three-pronged approach to deepening ASEAN cooperation at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, held in the Laotian capital Vientiane. In her address to fellow ASEAN leaders, Paetongtarn emphasized the importance of people-centered ASEAN and highlighted the potential of regional collaboration to address […]

Floods Raise Elephant Safety Concerns

9 October 2024 12:13

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 9 (TNA) – Flash floods in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province have claimed the life of another elephant, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and disaster preparedness in the region’s elephant camps. The latest casualty, a 70-year-old elephant named Tamon, died from shock and stress five days after being rescued from rising floodwaters […]

Israeli Embassy in Thailand Holds Memorial for Oct 7 Attack Victims

9 October 2024 09:49

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BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand held a memorial ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel. The October 7, 2023, assaults resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 innocent civilians, including 41 Thai nationals. Additionally, 31 Thais were taken hostage, with some later released but […]

Two Elephants Drown in Chiang Mai Sanctuary Flood

8 October 2024 16:55

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 8 (TNA) – A recent flood at the Save Elephant Foundation in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai province, has resulted in the tragic loss of two elephants. The sanctuary, home to over 100 elephants and thousands of other abandoned, sick, and disabled animals, was inundated by floodwaters reaching nearly five meters in […]