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Abbot Faces Arrest in Temple Embezzlement

03 May 2025 14:57

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BANGKOK, May 15 – A prominent Thai Buddhist abbot, Phra Dhammavachiranuwat of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, is facing arrest after a court issued a warrant for his alleged embezzlement of over 300 million baht in temple funds. The funds were reportedly used for online baccarat gambling. The abbot also holds the high-ranking position […]

Thai PM Begins Vietnam Visit, Focusing on Economic Partnership

03 May 2025 14:47

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Photo Cr. Thai Government Website HANOI, May 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi today for an official visit aimed at bolstering trade and investment ties between Thailand and Vietnam. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including key ministers from transport, foreign affairs, tourism, and finance, she was welcomed by Vietnamese officials. […]

Thung Rangsit Wetland Zoo Targets 2028 Phase 1 Launch

03 May 2025 12:36

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand is developing a 120 acre- rai zoological park in the Thung Rangsit area of Pathum Thani, slated to become the world’s first dedicated wetland zoo. The initial phase of the project is expected to open in 2028, ultimately replacing Bangkok’s already closed Dusit Zoo. Natural Resources and Environment Minister […]

Thailand Offers US Five-Point Tariff Plan

03 May 2025 12:18

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BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand has presented the US with five proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing tariff issue, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He expressed optimism that negotiations could lead to a reduction in US import tariffs on Thai goods to 10%, down from the current 36%. Pichai […]

Thai Court Suspends Justice Minister’s Oversight of Special Probes

03 May 2025 15:26

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong to stop overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) amid an inquiry into alleged interference in a Senate election probe. The court, in a unanimous decision, said there were grounds to suspect Tawee had intervened in the DSI’s work regarding […]

Thailand Braces for Rainy Season as Heavy Downpours Cause Early Impacts

03 May 2025 14:33

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Thailand officially enters the rainy season tomorrow, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rainfall across the country from today until May 17. Authorities are warning of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways, as several regions have already begun to experience the effects of the intensifying weather. In Mae Hong Son […]

PM Regrets Thaksin’s Lost Chance for U.S. Talks

03 May 2025 11:26

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed regret on Tuesday that her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, was unable to travel to Qatar for potential discussions with a figure close to the former U.S. President regarding trade. Regarding the Criminal Court’s denial of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to […]

Karen Forces Seize Myanmar Base Near Thai Border

03 May 2025 10:58

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TAK, May 14 (TNA) – Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Karen National Defence Organisation (KNDO) forces have seized a Myanmar military base opposite Thailand’s Tak province after a week-long offensive, a Thai military task force reported on Wednesday. The Rajamanu Task Force reported that KNLA and KNDO forces, both under the Karen National Union […]

Warehouse Fire Extinguished, Pollution Concerns Remain

03 May 2025 14:08

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BANGKOK, May 13 (TNA) – A fire that engulfed a furniture warehouse in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district has been fully extinguished, authorities said on Tuesday, after flaring up again overnight. The blaze, which initially broke out on May 11, reignited in pockets due to residual heat and wind before being brought under control by Tuesday […]

Bangkok Ends Search for Remains at Collapsed Audit Office

03 May 2025 09:38

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BANGKOK, May 13 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities announced on Monday the official end to the search for missing persons and their remains following the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building on March 28. Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej told reporters that the search operation would conclude after two final sweeps of the site […]

Arsenic Found in Chiang Rai Rivers; Investigation Underway

03 May 2025 15:59

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CHIANGRAI, May 2 (TNA) – Authorities in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, are urgently investigating elevated levels of arsenic detected in the Sai, Ruak, and Mekong rivers. Preliminary tests conducted at nine locations last month revealed arsenic concentrations exceeding safety standards by up to 19 times in some samples. Further testing is being carried out […]

Professor Bai Chun, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)

Scholar: Understanding Needed for Better Thai-China Ties

03 May 2025 15:28

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BEIJING, May 2 (TNA) – A Chinese expert says Thais and Chinese should learn more about each other to avoid misunderstandings that could hurt their relationship. Professor Bai Chun of Beijing Foreign Studies University believes that fostering understanding and reducing negative feelings are key, especially for Chinese people living in Thailand to better grasp Thai […]