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Thailand Prepare for Storm Kajiki

09 August 2025 11:33

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BANGKOK, Aug 25 (TNA) – Thai officials are on high alert as Tropical Storm Kajiki approaches, with provinces across the country preparing for heavy rain, potential flooding, and landslides. The storm is expected to hit northern Thailand from August 25-26, prompting immediate action from government agencies and local communities. In Nan province, residents are moving […]

Chiang Mai Introduces Geese to Clean Moat

09 August 2025 16:07

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CHIANG MAI, Aug 22 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai has introduced a flock of geese into its moat in a seven-day trial to improve water quality, sparking a public spectacle and immediate concerns about traffic and sanitation. Chiang Mai Mayor Atsani Buranupakorn stated the municipality released the geese to feed on duckweed and […]

Thai-Cambodia Border Committee Reaches Agreement

09 August 2025 15:30

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SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – The Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting concluded with a consensus on 13 existing ceasefire agreements from a previous General Border Committee (GBC) meeting. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt. Gen. Ammarit Boonsuya, Commander of […]

Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee Talks Begin

09 August 2025 14:51

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SA KAEO, Aug 22 (TNA) – A meeting of the Thai-Cambodia Regional Border Committee (RBC) at the commander level began Friday, with Thailand awaiting Cambodia’s response to three new proposals. The meeting, held at the 19th Military Circle in Sa Kaeo province, was chaired on the Thai side by Lt. Gen. Ammarit Boonsuya, Commander of […]

Israeli Embassy Funds Renovation of Chonburi Special Needs Home

09 August 2025 11:46

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CHONBURI, Aug 22 (TNA) – The Embassy of Israel in Thailand announced that it has completed renovation and improvement works at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children in Chonburi Province. The project is part of the embassy’s efforts to strengthen the friendship between Israel and Thailand. Ambassador Orna Sagiv visited the home to witness […]

Thai Court Acquits Former PM Thaksin of Royal Insult Charges

09 August 2025 11:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – A Thai court has acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of a royal insult charge, his lawyer said on Friday. The Criminal Court found that the prosecution’s case, which stemmed from a 2015 interview Thaksin gave to a foreign media outlet, lacked sufficient evidence to convict him of lèse-majesté, a […]

PM Appears Before Constitutional Court

09 August 2025 10:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared before the Constitutional Court on Thursday for questioning in a case related to leaked audio recordings of private conversations with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. In a move to accelerate the process, the Constitutional Court has decided to move up the deadline for submitting closing […]

Myanmar Border Closure Strands Truckers, Cripples Trade

09 August 2025 16:31

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TAK, Aug 20 (TNA) – A continued closure of a vital border crossing by Myanmar is severely disrupting trade with Thailand’s Tak province, stranding hundreds of trucks. The Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge border crossing is the primary channel for large-scale cargo and truck traffic. While the Thai side remains open in Mae Sot, Myawaddy officials […]

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Landmine Treaty Violation, Citing New Evidence

09 August 2025 14:54

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BANGKOK, Aug 20 (TNA) -Thailand has confirmed video clips showing Cambodian soldiers, using anti-personnel landmines, are authentic, calling it a serious violation of the Ottawa Convention. The country plans to submit the evidence to the convention on Friday, officials announced. Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, stated that a Royal Thai […]

Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred “Jay Fai” Fined for Unclear Pricing

09 August 2025 12:48

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BANGKOK, Aug 20 (TNA) – The Ministry of Commerce has fined Bangkok’s renowned street food vendor and owner of iconic Michelin-starred Thai street food restaurant , “Jay Fai,” 2,000 baht (about $60) for failing to clearly display the price of a more expensive version of its famous crab omelet. Officials also ordered the restaurant to ensure […]

Army Establishes Relaxation Centers for Troops

09 August 2025 11:07

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UBON RATCHATHANI, Aug 20 (TNA) – The 2nd Army Area has established relaxation centers to provide mental health support for troops following border conflicts and to alleviate post-war stress. Maj. Gen. Norathip Phoynok, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Army Area, inspected the readiness of the centers designed for soldiers on duty along the Thai-Cambodian border. […]

Cambodian Soldiers Hinder Thai-Hosted ASEAN Observer Visit

09 August 2025 10:03

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UBON RATCHATHANI, Aug 20 (TNA) – A delegation from the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) encountered a hostile reception from Cambodian soldiers during a field visit, hosted by the Royal Thai Army to Chong An Ma pass in Ubon Ratchathani province on Tuesday. The Cambodian soldiers, shouting and appearing agitated, refused to allow the Thai […]