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Cabinet Approves Entertainment Complex Bill to Boost Tourism

20 January 2025 10:29

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BANGKOK, Jan 14 (TNA) – Thai cabinet has approved in principle a draft bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes, a move aimed at boosting tourism, stimulating the economy, and addressing illegal gambling. The cabinet endorsed the draft bill on integrated entertainment complexes proposed by the Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after the […]

Catamaran Sinks in Phuket, 38 Rescued

20 January 2025 10:28

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PHUKET, Jan 14 (TNA) – A catamaran carrying 38 people, including tourists and crew, sank off the coast of Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday. All passengers were rescued and returned to shore safely, authorities said. According to officials, water began entering the vessel, causing it to gradually sink north of Racha Island, approximately 1.6 nautical […]

Consumer Protection Agency to Summon OPPO, Realme Over Loan App Installations

20 January 2025 15:23

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BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai has instructed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to urgently summon representatives from smartphone manufacturers OPPO and Realme to explain the alleged pre-installation of loan applications on their devices. The move follows widespread reports on social media from users of OPPO […]

Kitesurfer Dies in Thailand Wave

20 January 2025 14:59

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PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Jan 13 (TNA) – A Belgian man died while kitesurfing off the coast of Pranburi in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, southern Thailand. The 55-year-old man, identified as Brendan, was reportedly swept against rocks at Khao Kalok (Skull Mountain), a landmark within the Thao Kosa Forest Park, by strong waves. Rescue workers recovered […]

Motorcycle Bomb Injures Six in Thailand

20 January 2025 14:49

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PATTANI, Jan 13 (TNA) – Six defence volunteers were injured in a motorcycle bomb attack in Pattani province, southern Thailand, on Monday morning, police said. The attack occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time in Soi Pattani Rama, an alleyway located between the Muang Pattani Police Station and the TK Park Pattani learning center. […]

Street Artists Win Praise and Reward for Graffiti near Wat Rong Khun

20 January 2025 12:20

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CHIANG RAI, Jan 13 (TNA) – A group of street artists have earned praise and a reward from renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat for their graffiti art on a wall near the iconic Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) in Chiang Rai province. The graffiti mural, stretching over 25 meters, caught the eye of Chalermchai, the […]

Thailand Opens First Prison School for Traditional Arts

20 January 2025 12:09

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BANGKOK, Jan 13 (TNA) – Thailand’s Corrections Department has opened the country’s first “Chang Sip Mu” school within a prison, aiming to preserve traditional arts and provide inmates with skills for reintegration into society. The school, located at the Thonburi Special Prison, is inspired by the royal initiative of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. It uses […]

Huge Waves, Strong Winds Hit Thai South

20 January 2025 10:01

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SURAT THANI, Jan 13 (TNA) – Severe storms and unusually high tides have battered Thailand’s southern coastal provinces, causing extensive damage to homes and resorts and disrupting travel, with some areas experiencing the worst maritime conditions in over a decade. While other parts of Thailand are experiencing cool weather, the southern region has been hit […]

Morocco Marks Independence Manifesto Anniversary

20 January 2025 16:55

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Morocco marks the 81st anniversary of its Independence Manifesto, commemorating a pivotal moment in the nation’s struggle against French and Spanish colonial rule. The 1944 manifesto, signed by 66 members of the Moroccan National Movement, demanded complete independence from colonial powers that had divided the country into three occupation zones since 1912, with France controlling […]

Second Leatherback Turtle Nests Thailand

20 January 2025 16:20

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PHANG-NGA, Jan 9 (TNA) – A second leatherback sea turtle has nested on Koh Phra Thong island in southern Thailand’s Phang Nga province, laying 124 eggs in what officials are calling an encouraging sign for the endangered species. Marine and Coastal Resources Office 6 officials discovered the nest on Thung Dap beach during a routine […]

Suspected killer of former Cambodia MP arrested, to be extradited

20 January 2025 15:33

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BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) – Thai police are awaiting the extradition of a key suspect in the killing of a former Cambodian opposition figure, as authorities prepare for advance witness testimony in the high-profile murder case. Police Colonel Sanong Saengmanee, superintendent of Chanasongkram police station, said investigators have identified two suspects in the killing of […]

Ancient Human Skeleton Unearthed in Northeast Thailand

20 January 2025 14:12

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KHON KAEN, Jan 9 (TNA) – The skeletal remains of an ancient human, believed to be between 2,500 and 1,500 years old, have been discovered in a cassava field in Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand, archaeologists said. The discovery was made in Ban Nong Du village, Wiang Kao district, approximately 200 meters from the Dinosaur […]