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A team of researchers from Thailand’s Maha Sarakham University has discovered a new species of long-necked sauropod dinosaur, dating back 150 million years, at the Phu Noi fossil site in the northeastern province of Kalasin.
Thailand has announced tougher penalties for cannabis smugglers following a continued increase in cannabis smuggling from Thailand to other countries, especially the United Kingdom. It also announced a bilateral partnership with the UK to crack down on cannabis smuggling by strengthening border controls and law enforcement.
China has called for a joint investigation by Thailand and Myanmar into the heavy metal contamination of Mekong River tributaries, based on facts and scientific evidence, to identify those truly responsible.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul began his official visit to Kuala Lumpur today, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with cooperation on southern border security and Malaysia's ban on Thai shrimp imports high on the agenda.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made an urgent late-night inspection of the Wongwian Yai construction site of the MRT Purple Line South project in Bangkok early Thursday, following a water leak in an underground sump that raised public safety concerns.
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers have seized over two tonnes of smuggled canned orange pulp and shut down a substandard ready-to-drink orange juice production line during raids in Bangkok’s Prawet district.
Environmental and human rights groups have accused the Thai government of using excessive force against peaceful protesters outside the Chinese Consulate-General in Chiang Mai, where two protesters were injured on Monday.
The House of Representatives began final deliberation today of the Peaceful Society Promotion bill, commonly known as the ‘amnesty bill’, which aims to exonerate all political offenders convicted, on trial, prosecuted or charged with a wide range of political offences in the past 20 years.
Nene Royal, who began as a young street guitarist performing in local markets in Phuket, has captured global attention after earning four unanimous "Yes" votes from the judges in one of the world's biggest televised talent competitions.
US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran on Wednesday and warned of "much worse" if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel. Iran state media reported explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast after US Central Command announced a new wave of strikes. Warplanes were heard over Kish Island and explosions rocked the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Konarak and Chabahar, part of which lost electricity, Iran's...
PTT and Bangchak have announced a major reduction in retail fuel prices, cutting diesel by 2.56 baht/L and petrol and gasohol variants by 2.51 baht.
Belgian and Russian tourists were separately arrested at Phuket International Airport last night and today after allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of Thailand, Thai customs officials said.
Ankara, Turkey - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was "over" after the two sides traded fire, but added that negotiators could keep talking to Tehran.
A car plunged from the Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok's Sathorn district last night, landing on a motorcycle travelling on the road below, injuring two.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the Thailand Defence Industry Exhibition 2026 (THAIDEF-EX 2026) today, emphasising that Thailand is prepared to respond to any situation that may threaten the country while hoping for peace and always being ready to defend the nation.
More than 30 people, including students and teachers, were rushed to hospital after an ammonia leak at an ice factory in Doem Bang Nang Buat district in Suphan Buri province sparked panic and forced a chaotic evacuation today.
