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“Utility Tokens” to be used for “digital wallet” scheme

The Pheu Thai-led government will consult the Bank of Thailand over the proposed use of the Utility Token Type...

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World

Gabon soldiers say election result cancelled, ‘regime’ ended

A dozen Gabonese soldiers appeared on television Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime” and...

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World

Brick thrown at Japan embassy in China in Fukushima spat

Japan said Tuesday that harassment being faced by Japanese in China after the release of water from the Fukushima...

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World

Foxconn billionaire Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid

Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announced Monday (28 August) that he will run for president of Taiwan as an...

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Consistent policies and effective communication crucial for Japanese investors

As a new Thai government is taking shape under the leadership of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the Japanese business...

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Ailing Thaksin can have visitors from August 28

Thaksin Shinawatra, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, can receive visits from blood relatives from...

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Probe sought into alleged double standard treatment of prisoner Thaksin

A group of people gathered at the Ministry of Justice today (Thursday), demanding an investigation into the conduct of...

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Around Thailand Politics

16 renegade Democrat MPs say they are still in the opposition camp

The 16 rebel Democrat MPs, who voted in support of Srettha Thavisin’s prime ministerial candidacy on Tuesday, insist that...

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Around Thailand Crime

Cyber-crime police warn public about “digital wallet” scam

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has warned members of the public not to fall victim to scammers sending...

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Thai Sang Thai stressing it wants a democratic government

As Pheu Thai Party struggles to cobble together a governing coalition, one of its former allies, Thai Sang Thai...

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United Thai Nation party joins Pheu Thai-led coalition

United Thai Nation party (UTN) secretary-general Akanat Promphan said today (Saturday) that it was not an easy decision for...

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Thaksin confirms he will return to Thailand on August 22

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra told the BBC Thai service today (Saturday) that he will definitely return to...

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ASEAN Business & Economy News

Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed train expected to enter service in 2027

Construction of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train between Bangkok and the north-eastern border province of Nong Khai is progressing satisfactorily,...

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World

Taiwan VP in eye of the storm as China drills to protest US visit

Taiwan’s vice president and front-runner to be the island’s next president, William Lai, is in the eye of the...

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Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam

U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam during a state visit to the Southeast...

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Around Thailand General Highlight

HM the King’s second son to return to the US on Sunday

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, whose surprise visit to Thailand last week hit headlines both locally and overseas, will return to the...

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Around Thailand Environment Thai PBS World Exclusive The Wave

A Bangkok-based start-up ‘’upcycling’’ surplus garment materials

When it comes to tackling climate change, keeping materials and products in the economy for as long as possible...

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Around Thailand Highlight News Tourism

Phu Kradueng, Nam Nao and Phu Khiao declared ASEAN heritage parks

Thailand’s Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum, Nam Nao National Park in Phetchabun and Phu Kradueng National Park in...

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Narathiwat explosion sparks suspicions of bribery

The firework warehouse explosion in Narathiwat province last week has raised questions over how it was possible to have...

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Two hackers arrested for changing car registration information

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers have arrested two men who allegedly hacked into the computer system of the...

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Crime

Human remains found at garbage dump on Pha-ngan Island

Thai police on the Pha-ngan Island in Surat Thani province have launched an investigation after human body parts were...

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World

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the results...

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World

Niger president says coup will have ‘devastating’ fallout for region

Elected Niger President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday that if a coup attempt to depose him is successful, “it will...

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Environment Highlight Tourism

Maya and Loh Samah bays closed for two months

Maya and Loh Samah bays, two popular tourist spots on Phi Phi Le Island in Krabi province, are now...

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Around Thailand Business & Economy General Science & Technology Thai PBS World Exclusive The Wave

Electric Tuk-Tuks reduce greenhouse gas emissions, easier for the elderly to use

Thailand is well-known for its brightly coloured tuk-tuks, which are as much of a feature of the country as...

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Business leaders urge parliament to form a government in 1 month

Several of Thailand’s business leaders are expressing concern over political instability. A new government has still not been formed...

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Pheu Thai to approach senators individually seeking their support

The Pheu Thai party has assigned Suriya Juangroongruangkit, a key member, to head a small team to approach senators...

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Food, Travel and Lifestyle Tourism

Tha Tien: Old Bangkok at its very best

One of the oldest markets in Thailand’s capital, Tha Tien is a must-visit tourist destination, thanks to its location...

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Thai anti-corruption watchdog asked to probe 235 senators who rejected Pita’s PM bid

A former dean of the Faculty of Law at Thammasat University has asked Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to...

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Science & Technology World

Twitter challenger Threads struggles for traction

After a wildly successful first few days, Threads popularity has waned in the weeks since Meta launched its challenge...

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Around Thailand Highlight Politics

Article 272: The unmovable constitutional rock that wrecked Pita’s PM bid

Blame for Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s failed bid to become prime minister has fallen on Article 272 of...

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Around Thailand ASEAN Politics

Cambodia holds lopsided election ahead of historic transfer of power

Cambodia holds a one-sided election on Sunday that is certain to prolong the ruling party’s dominance of politics, clearing...

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Business & Economy World

As Paris Olympics loom, hotel industry has reservations

While accommodating potential Olympic visitors is one topic to fret about 12 months ahead of the Paris Games, there...

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Around Thailand Politics

Pheu Thai seeks support from Bhumjaithai, which has reservations about Move Forward

The Bhumjaithai party has informed the Pheu Thai party that it cannot join the coalition in their bid to...

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Politics World

China told to stop tankers in its waters reaching N. Korea

The Group of Seven nations, the European Union and three other countries are urging China to expel oil tankers...

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ASEAN Entertainment General World

Malaysia halts music festival after same-sex kiss by UK band The 1975

Malaysia’s government halted a music festival in the capital Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, a day after the frontman of...

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Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai core party members meet

Core members of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties held an informal meeting this afternoon (Saturday) at the Pheu...

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Weather

Torrential rain causes widespread flooding in Bangkok

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, with senior officials from the Drainage and Sewerage Department and the Chatuchak district office, inspected...

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Around Thailand Business & Economy Politics

Pheu Thai party’s economic policies at a glance

As the Pheu Thai party takes over from the Move Forward party at the core of the government- forming...

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Crime General

Suspected illegal Line platform firearm traders arrested

Police from Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have arrested three suspected unlicensed gun traders and seized two handguns,...

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Pheu Thai launches charm offensive for support for PM candidate

Pheu Thai Party, entrusted with forming the post-election coalition by its political allies, will today meet with two political...

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Pita says the aim must be to stop “old power” succession

Being prime minister is not as important as stopping the continued succession of “old power”, said Move Forward Party...

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Thailand’s adult female literacy placed 6th among ASEAN countries

A report on gender equality and development shows that, despite significant progress in education equality, the disparity still exists....

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NGO says mercy killing of stray animals is strictly controlled by Thai government

Euthanizing stray animals is a sensitive topic in Thailand. It is wildly misunderstood that it is a main tool...

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Around Thailand Politics

Why section 272 is becoming a new focus

The Move Forward Party has shifted its focus to the amendment of Section 272 of the constitution, to exclude...

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Crime General

Probe ordered into large amount of missing Navy ammunition

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered an investigation into tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition and grenades...

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Pita ready to step aside if his party fails to win senators’ hearts

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today (Saturday) that he is ready to step aside and let the...

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Business & Economy Politics

Thailand’s economic growth forecast at 3.6% this year despite political uncertainty

Delay in the formation of the new government will impact the disbursement of the 2024 national budget, especially investment...

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Around Thailand Crime South Watch

Ranger killed, two injured in explosion in Yala province

One para-military ranger was killed and two others were injured in a roadside bomb blast, believed to have been...

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Around Thailand General

Woman’s body found under Tha Phra BTS station

Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old woman, whose body was discovered under Tha Phra sky train station...

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Bangkok administration to tighten up controls on selection of contractors

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) may introduce a new set of guidelines for the selection of contractors to implement...

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Around Thailand Business & Economy Tourism

Thailand sets goal to attract 68.5 million foreign tourists in 2028

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious goal of welcoming 68.5 million foreign tourists in 2028,...

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Airlines suggest measures to revitalise tourism and aviation

The Airline Association of Thailand presented three strategies, to revive the tourism industry, Thailand’s economy and to support the...

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ASEAN Business & Economy Politics Thai PBS World Exclusive The Wave

AMCHAM stresses next leadership should drive solid development  

Thailand’s next leader should implement policies for solid development, to solve issues in the domestic economy, the bureaucratic system,...

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Entertainment

Chinese American pop star Coco Lee dies at the age of 48

Singer Coco Lee died yesterday (Wednesday) at the age of 48, following a suicide attempt earlier in the week,...

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Business & Economy Science & Technology

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium products used in computer chips and other components to...

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Around Thailand Politics

Selection procedure for the next prime minister of Thailand

The procedure for the selection of the prime minister at the joint meeting of members of the House and...

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Around Thailand Science & Technology World

‘’5 findings’’ strategy for Thai start-up development and innovation

Thailand’s start-up sector is increasing its opportunities and reinforcing its strength by cooperating with international funds in Southeast Asia...

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Around Thailand General World

Thai Schools’ strict rules on hairstyles surprise Taiwanese student

Thailand’s students have to comply with strict regulations regarding hairstyle. Male students must their hair cut evenly short and...

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General Science & Technology

First AI weather presenter in Taiwan makes TV debut

Taiwan’s channel FTV News has introduced an AI character, presenting a 2-minute weather forecast. After six months of continuous...

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Around Thailand General

UK and US advocate development of LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand

The UK and US embassies in Thailand co-hosted an annual pride event, to support LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate efforts...

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Around Thailand World

Taiwan’s representative in Thailand resigns over sexual harassment allegation

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed that former Taiwan’s Representative to Thailand, who took up the post...

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General

Thailand’s BL series have increased Thailand’s soft power

Thailand’s Boy Love (BL) TV series, also known as Series Y, have grown in popularity and profitability across Asia....

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Around Thailand ASEAN Environment Politics

Pita to propose Chiang Mai as ASEAN centre for solving PM2.5 problem

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he will propose Chiang Mai as ASEAN’s centre for solving the PM2.5...

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Crime

Four arrested for selling weight loss pills mixed with sibutramine

Thai police and officials from the Thai Food and Drug Administration and the Narcotics Control Board have cracked down...

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Around Thailand Business & Economy Thai PBS World Exclusive The Wave

EABC urges a sustainable government for negotiations on EU-Thailand FTA

Thailand’s next government should implement sustainable policies to fortify the cooperation between the EU and Thailand, including an EU-Thailand...

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Around Thailand Environment General

Less water in Thailand’s four main reservoirs this year

Water levels in the reservoirs behind Thailand’s four main dams have dropped substantially, raising concerns of insufficient supply for...

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Around Thailand Crime

Police officer killed in broad daylight by insurgents in Pattani province

A police officer was shot dead by southern insurgents in broad daylight today (Saturday), as he was helping two...

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Around Thailand Crime

2 senior police officers face charges for alleged unfreezing of ฿176m bank account

A police commander and a superintendent attached to Region 6 Provincial Police Bureau are to face charges of malfeasance...

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Around Thailand Editor's Choice Environment General Highlight

10 more Thai elephants abroad are unlikely to be repatriated

There are about 10 Thai elephants still living abroad, but they are not likely to be brought back home...

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Environment

‘’Melting Greenland’’ film calls global attention to climate change

A Taiwanese award-winning SME “O’right” funded an expedition, sending a film crew to Greenland to document the impact of...

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Around Thailand Politics

Former election commissioner says Move Forward leader Pita troubles have deepened

Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn says that Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat may be in even deeper trouble...

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Politics

Serial petitioner Srisuwan remains defiant after his association is dissolved

Serial petitioner and political activist Srisuwan Janya has vowed to continue checking the performance of political parties and politicians,...

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Around Thailand ASEAN Highlight News Politics

Pita to protect migrant worker rights and dignity in Thailand

Migrant workers in Thailand should have dignity and rights, as they are a vital part of the country’s economic...

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General

First Army Region claims conscript who died during a drill was not mistreated

The First Army Region has claimed that a new conscript, who died while engaging in a group exercise at...

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Crime General

Russian tourist shot in Phuket’s commercial area

A Russian national was shot and wounded by a lone gunmen in the commercial district of Phuket today (Wednesday)....

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Business & Economy Politics

Foreign investors suggest the new government should focus on long-term plans

Raising the daily minimum wage to 450 baht, as promised in election campaign, addresses the cost of living, being...

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Around Thailand ASEAN Politics

Myanmar’s government asked Thailand to cut power supply to some areas

According to multiple reports, a request was made via the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok for the Provincial Electricity Authority...

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Highlight News Politics

Move Forward’s policy to transform Thailand into regional leader

The Move Forward Party has unveiled its diplomatic policy which aims to strengthen Thailand’s role on the regional and...

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