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Exclusive: Anwar calls for new ASEAN approaches to deal with Myanmar crisis

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN to explore new approaches to resolving the ongoing crisis in Myanmar which, he said, can no longer be treated as the…

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Air pollution in Chiang Mai and Lampang reaches health-threatening level

PM2.5 dust levels in the atmosphere in 16 northern and north-eastern provinces have exceeded the 50-micron safety standard, but the fine dust in three areas of Chiang Mai and Lampang…

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Farm truck stolen from murdered Hmong tribesman found

Thai police found a farm truck on Friday night, which was owned by an ethnic Hmong tribesman who was killed along with his wife and three children at a farm…

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Chuwit Kamolvisit: Thailand’s ‘super-pimp’ turned sensational whistleblower

Chuwit Kamolvisit has earned the reputation of an anti-corruption hero after repeatedly exposing police bribery and underground businesses linked to corrupt state officials. Once a self-declared “super pimp”, Chuwit has…

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Industry Ministry seeks help to curb illegal sugarcane burning

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry is seeking cooperation from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to curb the illegal burning of sugarcane in 15 provinces,…

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Forensic team joins investigation of missing baby in Nakhon Pathom

Forensic science officers have joined Bang Luang district police in Nakhon Pathom in the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of an eight-month-old infant from the parents’ home on Sunday. The…

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Revenue Department to tax Youtubers, online vendors and influencers

Youtubers, social media influencers and online vendors are to be taxed on advertising revenue, sales of merchandise or donations earned through their channels, according to Lawaron Saengsanit, director-general of Revenue…

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Malaysia doesn’t condone violence in southern Thailand – PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated today (Thursday) that Malaysia is against the use of violence to resolve the conflicts in southern Thailand and pledged his government’s readiness…

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Thai King and Queen send letters of condolence to Turkey and Syria

The King and Queen of Thailand sent letters of condolence today (Thursday), addressed to the presidents of Turkey and Syria, following the loss of life in the devastating earthquake which…

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Thai team to fly to Turkey to help in rescue and relief operations

The first team of 42 Thai rescue workers, from the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, will leave Bangkok for Turkey tonight (Thursday) to help in rescue and relief…

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Seven French motorcyclists fined for causing a nuisance in Phuket

Seven French tourists were arrested and fined by Phuket police last night (Wednesday) for causing a nuisance to motorists, residents and other tourists in the Patong area. Patong police decided…

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Thai woman dies in earthquake in Turkey

One Thai woman has died in the devastating earthquake in Turkey, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. The ministry said it has received a report from its embassy in Turkey…

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Bid to strip senators’ of power to elect PM foiled due to lack of a quorum

An attempt to amend the Constitution, to strip senators of the power to elect the prime minister, at a joint sitting of parliament today (Wednesday) has failed after the meeting…

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Police patrolman killed by a motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima

A police patrolman was shot dead as he was chasing a suspicious motorcyclist in Pak Chong district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday night. The victim was…

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Vote on media ethics bill adjourned due to lack of a quorum

A lack of quorum forced the joint sitting of the Thai Parliament today to adjourn before a vote on the media ethics bill, which is widely opposed by media practitioners…

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Court grants temporary release to two hunger strikers

Thailand’s Criminal Court granted temporary release to two hunger strikers today (Tuesday), at the request of the director of Thammasat University Hospital, claiming that their health has deteriorated to a…

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Thailand records 621 approved surrogacy cases in seven years

Altogether 621 surrogacy cases have been approved in Thailand in the seven years since surrogacy services were legalised in the country, according to Dr. Sura Visetsak, director-general of the Health…

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19-month-old girl, trapped in groundwater well for over 17 hours, rescued

Rescuers have successfully pulled a 19-month-old Myanmar girl from a 15-metre deep groundwater hole, where she had been trapped for over 17 hours. Cheers of joy erupted when the child,…

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Thailand agonizes over fate of hunger strikers — and lese majeste law

In an almost unprecedented move, the House of Representatives convened last Thursday (Feb 2) to debate possible measures to save the lives of two young activists on hunger strike. On…

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PM2.5 and PM10 can harm the lungs and heart

Fine dust particles in the atmosphere do not just harm the lungs, but also the heart as well, increasing the risk of coronary heart disease, according to Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha…

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32 suspects held for alleged connections with “Macau 888” online gambling operations

Police from Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CIBB) have arrested 32 suspects, alleged to be linked to the “Macau 888” online gambling and money laundering operations, in multiple raids on…

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Singer attacked on stage at a pub in a Bangkok suburb

A well-known singer was attacked while performing on the stage of a pub in the Rangsit district of Pathum Thani Province on Saturday night. According to the “Benz Apache” Facebook…

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Former national park chief sues seven officials involved in his arrest

A lawsuit has been filed against seven officials with the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases by former director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation…

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Forest park in Phetchaburi to become geological tourist attraction

Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to develop the Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park in Phetchaburi province into a geological tourist destination, to promote geological study and conservation…

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Bangkok Airways suspends Bangkok-Hat Yai and Bangkok-Da Nang services

Bangkok Airways has announced the suspension of Bangkok-Hat Yai-Bangkok and Bangkok-Da Nang-Bangkok routes, effective March 1st and May 1st respectively. No reason was given for the suspension of the services,…

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Kong Salak Plus CEO faces summons in Phang-nga

Thap Put district police, in Thailand’s southern province of Phang-nga, have issued a summons requiring Kong Salak Plus CEO Panthawat Nakvisut to report on February 15th to acknowledge a charge…

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Mekong is half-dead

“If the Mekong were a human, she would be half-dead, because everything has completely changed,” said Niwat Roykaew, a Goldman Environmental Prize recipient who has been leading the movement for…

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Detention of first suspect in “Macau 888” online gambling case extended

A suspect allegedly connected with the “Macau 888” online gambling platform was escorted by police from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to the Criminal Court today (Saturday), to get…

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Thailand’s democracy index for 2022 jumps to 55th place in world ranking

Thailand’s Democracy Index for 2022 improved significantly over 2021, jumping 17 places to 55th out of 167 countries, according to Acting Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, citing the Economist Intelligence Unit’s…

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Investigators recover “missing” files from Huai Khwang police bodycams

Scientific Crime Detection Division officers have managed to retrieve footage, which was thought to have been deleted, from three bodycams worn by the Huai Khwang police officers implicated in the…

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Excessive PM2.5 dust found in two areas of Bangkok Saturday

Only two areas in Bangkok were found to have PM2.5 in the atmosphere exceeding the 50-micron safety level on Saturday, according to the Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok…

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Ex-national parks chief Rutchada “temporarily” dismissed from government service

Embattled former national park chief Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya was “temporarily dismissed” from government service today (Friday), with immediate effect, after initial findings show there are grounds to support bribe-taking…

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Thai media concerned over rapid passage of new media regulation law

Thai media professionals have expressed concern that the government may be pushing for a speedy deliberation of a government-sponsored bill to promote the ethics of media organisations and practitioners, expected…

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Ancient chapel in a Lampang temple destroyed by fire Thursday night

An ancient wooden chapel, at a temple in Thailand’s northern province of Lampang, burned down on Thursday night. The abbot of Wat Phae Luang reportedly told the police that the…

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Thailand to reduce the 50-micron of PM2.5 safety standard to 37.5 microns

Thailand will adjust the country’s standard safety level of air pollution from an average of 50 microns to 37.5 microns from June 1st, with the hope that this will help…

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Court orders arrest of former DSI chief to hear Supreme Court’s verdict

Thailand’s Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant today (Thursday) for former director-general of the Department of Special Investigation, Tarit Pengdit, to ensure his presence at the court to hear the…

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Thai court orders EM tags removed from five anti-establishment protesters

The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court in Bangkok agreed to the request of five anti-establishment protesters yesterday (Wednesday), to have electronic monitoring (EM) tags removed. The protesters, who are currently out on…

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Air pollution in and around Bangkok reaches dangerous level on Thursday

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) plans to step up air quality control measures in Bangkok and its suburbs after pollution in 14 areas reached the health-threatening “red level”, with the…

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How to fortify yourself against online scams

Thailand was shocked recently by reports of online fraud victims claiming that hackers had secured access to their personal information through their charging cables, and used the stolen information to…

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Myanmar people rally for end to violence and resignation of junta leader

Hundreds of Myanmar people rallied in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok to demand an end to violence in their home country, on the second anniversary of the military…

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Pattaya cop transferred for allegedly extorting 30,000 baht from a tourist

A non-commissioned police officer in Pattaya has been abruptly transferred to the operations centre of Chon Buri Provincial Police Office after being accused of extorting 30,000 baht from a tourist,…

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Rationing prophylaxis pills could be poison for Thailand’s HIV/Aids goal

Despite the ambitious goal of freeing Thailand from HIV/Aids by 2030, the authorities have suddenly rationed the distribution of so-called before and after pills that keep infection at bay. “If…

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Thailand’s corruption standing for 2022 an improvement over 2021

Thailand’s corruption standing for 2022 improved nine places to 101st, from 110th out of 180 countries in 2021, according to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International. Thailand is…

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Green sea turtle helps nurture a baby dugong in Dong Tarn Bay area

Heartening images of a huge green sea turtle nurturing a baby dugong in Thailand’s Dong Tarn Bay were posted on the Facebook page of Sakanan Plathong, a biology lecturer at…

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Actress breaks silence on police extortion, 7 Huai Khwang officers axed

Taiwanese actress Charlene An, who is at the centre of a Thai police extortion scandal, broke her silence about her traumatic experience in Thailand in an interview with Taiwanese media…

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Floating café and restaurant sinks in Pattaya Bay on Monday, no casualties

A floating café and restaurant sank in rough seas in Pattaya Bay yesterday (Monday), but there were no injuries or deaths. Eyewitnesses on the beach near the Bali Hai pier…

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Police fast-track scandal prompts question: Can everything be bought in Thailand?

Countless numbers of Thais have flown in and out of Thailand over the years, but few have paid much attention to fast-track services at airports. That changed last week when…

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Sarng Anakot Thai party leader and secretary-general officially join Palang Pracharath

Sarng Anakot Thai Party Leader Uttama Savanayana, party secretary Sontirat Sontijirawong and General Wit Dhephasdin na Ayudhya, leader of Thailand Together Party, formally joined the Palang Pracharath Party today (Monday)….

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Huai Khwang police chief moved over Taiwanese actress extortion scandal

The superintendent of Huai Khwang police has been abruptly transferred to the Metropolitan Police Bureau following an allegation that some of his men extorted 27,000 baht from a Taiwanese actress,…

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2+ meth tablets will be treated as drug trafficking under proposed new edict

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is ready to sign a ministerial edict, which will mean that an individual found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be treated…

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Bangkok police offer public apology, but do not admit to extortion of Taiwanese actress

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) said in a statement issued today (Monday) that they are investigating an allegation that a group of Huai Khwang police extorted 27,000 baht from a…

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National park chief promises examine every complaint of unfair transfer

About 300 officials in Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, who claimed they were unfairly transferred, have been asked to file complaints with an ad hoc committee,…

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Cold and windy weather forecast for Bangkok and suburbs

Bangkok and its suburbs will remain cold and windy for the next 24 hours, due to a strong cold front which is covering Thailand and the South China Sea, according…

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Thailand needs welfare schemes based on rights not charity, experts say

With a general election just around the corner, political parties are now competing to woo voters via the popular welfare card scheme. Academics, however, warn that this scheme has already…

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Court rejects bail applications for 10 political prisoners and detainees

The Criminal Court has rejected bail applications for ten “political” prisoners and detainees on the grounds that most of them have been charged with serious offenses, which range from possession…

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Man dies in front of Criminal Court while demanding release of political prisoners

An elderly man, who had been protesting in front of the Criminal Court in Bangkok for the past couple of days demanding the release of all political detainees and prisoners,…

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Police officers providing escort service to Chinese tourists face criminal probe

A committee has been set up to consider disciplinary and criminal action against four Thai police officers who are accused of providing vehicle escort services to Chinese tourists, from Suvarnabhumi…

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Thailand’s amended law on constituency and party-list MPs promulgated

The amended Election Act for constituency and party-list MPs came into force today (Sunday) following its publication in the Royal Gazette yesterday. Under the amended law, there will be 400…

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Sutthisan pub raid by police is a flop

Police and army officers raided a hotel-based pub in Bangkok’s Sutthisan area late last night (Saturday), but they found nothing illegal. Responding to complaints from residents living in the hotel’s…

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Urine cannot cure sinusitis – Thailand’s Medical Services Department

The Thai Medical Services Department has asked the public not to share social media reports claiming that dripping urine into the nose every day can cure sinusitis, describing it as…

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Alleged drug addict charged after knife attack on schoolboy in Suphan Buri

An alleged drug addict, who attacked a schoolboy with a large knife at a school in Suphan Buri on Friday, has been charged with attempted murder and for carrying an…

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Woman dies, three injured in machine shop fire in Samut Prakan

A woman burned to death and three others were injured in a fire at a machine shop in Phra Samut Chedi district of Samut Prakan province early Saturday morning. Police…

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Bad blood between Jatuporn and Thaksin wounds Pheu Thai’s election chances

Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan has shocked political observers by launching stinging criticisms of his former party Pheu Thai and its patriarch, Thaksin Shinawatra. Jatuporn demanded that the core opposition…

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Palang Pracharath and Sarng Anakot Thai parties in merger talks

Several key members of Thailand’s Sarng Anakot Thai Party are expected to return to the Palang Pracharath Party in the latest realignment, in preparation for the next general election scheduled…

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 16, 2019 Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (C) leaves Government House before the swearing-in ceremony for the new Thai cabinet in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Prawit Wongsuwan officially named Palang Pracharat’s only candidate for PM  

Palang Pracharath Party Leader Prawit Wongsuwan was formally nominated as the party’s sole candidate for next prime minister at its general meeting on Friday. Wirat Rattanaseth, a deputy party leader,…

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Excessive PM2.5 dust detected in 43 areas of Bangkok on Friday

Air quality in 43 areas in Bangkok on Friday has fallen below the standard level, to the extent that it can adversely affect health, due to a high level of…

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Tourism industry ready to greet Chinese groups while maintaining its diverse clientele

Thailand’s tourism industry has welcomed the news that the Chinese government is allowing the group tour market to resume after a hiatus of almost three years.  The Chinese tourists will…

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SRT board still undecided on Bang Sue station’s sign issue

The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) remains undecided over how to proceed with the controversial project to change the name sign on Bang Sue Grand Station to…

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Myanmar’s netizens argue whether Songkran should be part of World Heritage

As soon as the Myanmar service of the BBC reported that Thailand’s traditional Songkran New Year festival has already been submitted to UNESCO for inclusion on the World Heritage List,…

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House meeting collapses yet again on Thursday due to lack of a quorum

Thailand’s House of Representatives meeting collapsed again today (Thursday), as only 151 MPs were present in the chamber, which is 60 short of the required quorum. Deputy House Speaker Supachai…

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DDC Director-General Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong

Thailand reports 30% drop in COVID admissions and deaths last week

The COVID-19 situation in Thailand is steadily improving, with the number of hospital admissions and the death toll dropping by 30%, to an average of 90 and six respectively, between…

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General House debate against government on February 15th and 16th

The Opposition general debate, without a vote, against Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut and his cabinet ministers will take place on February 15th and 16th, amidst rumours that the House will…

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Thai students fear cruellest cut as Education Ministry leaves hairstyle rules up to schools 

Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong has scrapped her ministry’s rule on student hairstyles – a rule that youngsters have long complained about. However, her decision has been panned instead of praised…

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Heavy fines imposed for failing to stop for pedestrians at zebra crossings

Motorists and motorcyclists in Thailand are being reminded that they face a fine of up to 4,000 baht, instead of 1,000 baht, if they fail to stop for a pedestrian…

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Thai central bank increases key interest rate to 1.50%

The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee agreed unanimously on Wednesday to raise the key interest rate by 25 basis points, to 1.50%, with immediate effect. The central bank said…

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Boxer Buakaw joins Kun Khmer spat between Thailand and Cambodia

Thailand’s Muay Thai champion Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek has joined the spat between Thailand and Cambodia over the name of a boxing event in the 2023 SEA Games, to be hosted…

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Thai man claims he was Bokator boxer seen on Cambodian social media

A former Muay Thai boxer has claimed that he was one of the two fighters demonstrating the Bokator martial art (an ancient battlefield martial art used by ancient Khmer military)…

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COVID vaccination centres to be set up in all provinces for foreign tourists

At least one COVID-19 vaccination centre will be set up in every province in Thailand, to provide services at a cost, exclusively for foreign tourists on voluntary basis. This will…

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Centres opening to cope with PM2.5 pollution as more people fall sick

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has instructed all provinces to prepare to open operations centres if the level of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere exceeds 50 microns for three consecutive…

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Thai cabinet approves 5.9 billion baht budget for next General Election

The Thai cabinet has approved a budget of 5.95 billion baht for the Election Commission (EC) to hold this year’s General Election. 5.104 million baht is for the EC’s preparations…

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80 immigration police face charges for accepting money to extend visas for Chinese businessmen

About 80 immigration police officers, including three generals, face disciplinary and criminal charges for allegedly extending visas for Chinese nationals involved in “grey’ businesses in Thailand in exchange for financial…

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Comet C/2022E3 images captured by Thai photographer in Chiang Mai

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) displayed images of Comet C/2022E3 on Tuesday, taken by a Thai photographer from the top of Doi Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai…

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Thailand’s weather turns cooler on Tuesday

With the exception of the south, the rest of Thailand will experience colder weather from today (Tuesday), with temperatures forecast to drop from 3-5oC, Thailand’s Meteorological Department reported this morning….

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Thammanat, Prawit and the predicted return of Thaksin Shinawatra

Many were surprised to see master powerbroker Thammanat Prompow kneeling on stage to present a garland to Palang Pracharath leader General Prawit Wongsuwan, in a symbolic apology and show of…

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Chinese national, tour operator to be questioned in police escort scandal

A tour operator and a Chinese tourist are to be invited in for questioning over controversial and unauthorised police escorts provided by Thai tourist and traffic police officers. Pol Maj-Gen…

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Thailand to use the “5Fs” of soft power to promote tourism this year

Thailand plans to make full use of its soft power, which includes Thai boxing and food, in the hope of attracting more tourists to visit Thailand this year. Acting Government…

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15-year-old Thai schoolgirl who committed suicide was bullied at school

Being bullied by friends at school appears to have led to the recent suicide of a 15-year girl in Ban Tha Liab of Tha Kradan sub-district in Sanam Chai Khet…

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Poor air quality reported in 36 areas of Bangkok and suburbs on Monday

Air quality in 36 areas of Bangkok on Monday is below the safety standard, with the amount of PM2.5 dust exceeding the50 micron standard, according to the air4thai Facebook page…

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Innovative policies needed to tackle declining population in Asian countries – expert

Along with reducing pressure of raising a child, innovative policies such as allowing freezing of eggs and attracting workers from other countries should be considered if Asian countries want to…

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Thai PM tours Bangkok’s Chinatown on Chinese New Year Day

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led key members of the United Thai Nation Party (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) on a tour of Chinatown, to visit Thais of Chinese descent and to…

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Tourists advised not to camp at Vajiralongkorn Reservoir

Tourists are being told not to spend the night in tents, mobile homes or lodgings on the banks of the Vajiralongkorn Reservoir, or on the islets in the reservoir, or…

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People near Srinagarind Dam warned after tiger caught on CCTV  

People living in communities near the Srinagarind Dam, in Si Sawat district of Kanchanaburi province, have been advised not to forage in the forest or allow their children to play…

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Body of a German man recovered after he jumped off a cliff in Krabi province

Thai park rangers and rescue workers have found and recovered the body of a German tourist, who jumped from a cliff, in an apparent suicide, yesterday (Saturday) in the famous…

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70+ computers thought to be used for digital coin mining seized

Officials from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Metropolitan Police seized more than 70 computers in raids on two shop-houses in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao and Bueng Kum areas. It…

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11 die, one injured in road accident in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Eleven people were killed and one injured when a passenger van drove into a roadside ditch and caught fire on the Friendship Highway in Sikhio district of Thailand’s north-eastern province…

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Thailand’s exploited, vulnerable sex workers could soon be protected by law

Many thousands of Thais have worked in the sex industry for decades without legal protection. So it’s not surprising that most of them are looking forward eagerly to the passage…

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Crane lifts huge sheet of metal from riverbed after oil tanker fire

A floating crane was deployed on Saturday to salvage a huge metal sheet from the bottom of the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram Province, following the explosion of an…

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Yaowarat – Heart of the Chinese community in Thailand

Yaowarat, the largest Chinese community in Thailand, is one of the most popular destinations for tourists from around the world, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. It is a result…

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Taiwan’s chief U.S. envoy Bi-khim Hsiao speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Envoy says Taiwan learns from Ukraine war

Taiwan has learned important lessons from Ukraine’s war that would help it deter any attack by China or defend itself if invaded, the self-ruled island’s top envoy to the U.S….

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Banners supporting two hunger strikers raised at Thammasat and Chulalongkorn universities

Political banners popped up on the campuses of Chulalongkorn and Thammasat universities on Friday, urging students to “wake up” politically and not to submit to suppression of free expression. The…

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