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Land, sea and air searches continue today for a Chinese male who went missing while swimming in the sea off Karon Beach in Phuket on Thursday night. According to Jadet Wachirasorn, the mayor of Karon sub-district, the missing man and his wife were surfing near the beach until 6.30pm on Thursday evening, after which they […] The post Search continues for Chinese tourist missing off Phuket since Thursday first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Three members of a security force were injured, one of them seriously, during a gun battle between government security forces and a group of insurgents holed up in a village in Khok Pho district of Pattani province today. According to an initial report, troops and para-military rangers were dispatched to a village in Na Kate […] The post Three officers injured in gun battle with insurgents in Pattani first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Three fishing vessels and 15 long-tailed boats capsized in a canal in a coastal village of Khlong Yai district in Trat province last night, following a heavy storm. Villagers of Ban Khlong Makham told the media that they were having dinner when waves, about two metres high, struck the boats moored in the canal. The […] The post Boats capsize in canal following heavy storm in Trat first appeared on Thai PBS World....

A Royal Command was issued on Friday by His Majesty the King endorsing the Senate’s selection of Mongkol Surasajja as the Senate Speaker and General Kriangkrai Srirak and Boonsong Noisophon as the First and Second Deputy Senate Speakers respectively. The Royal Command was countersigned by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. On July 23rd, Mongkol received 159 […] The post King endorses the selection of Senate Speaker and two deputies first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Thai public will soon be able to use ‘Abdul,’ a Thai language generative AI platform, developed by NECTEC, set for release by the end of the year. Abdul has been in development for nearly two decades. We spoke with the developers to find out how they make the AI safe for users and how […] The post The development of a Thai generative AI – ‘Abdul’ first appeared on Thai PBS World....

South Korea expressed regret that its delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday was introduced as from rival North Korea and has demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again. As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the “Democratic People’s […] The post South Korea expresses regret after its athletes introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Vientiane – Five additional countries will accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a well-known regional conduct for peace and prosperity, this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith said yesterday. He announced at the opening session of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting that, under its chairmanship, Finland, Spain, […] The post Five more nations accede to TAC first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the media spotlight, rebuilding his status as a key player in Thai politics. The former premier is due to complete his one-year sentence on August 22, after which he is expected to be even more open about his political manoeuvres given there will be no legal consequences. […] The post Thaksin’s political manoeuvres: Golf, alliances and powerplays first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Regional auto making hub Thailand will introduce investment incentives for manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, its Board of Investment (BOI) said on Friday, with excise taxes for hybrids to be lowered from 2028 to 2032. Thailand has for decades been a regional centre for auto production and an export base for some of the world’s top […] The post Thailand to offer investment incentives for makers of hybrid vehicles first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song. France’s three-time Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner then […] The post Flotilla on Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris Olympics first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today he is too old to become prime minister again, but he may advise his daughter, Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn, in a private capacity. The former prime minister, who will complete his parole on August 22, celebrated his 75th birthday at his Ban Chan Song La residence today […] The post Thaksin, at 75, says he is too old to be PM again first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police have shut down two online gambling networks and seized about Bt200 million in assets, including five luxury cars, two luxury wristwatches, Bt8 million in cash, 25 land title deeds and several bank books, in coordinated raids in Bangkok and Songkhla province. Pol Lt-Gen Worawat Watnakornbancha, commissioner of the CCIB, […] The post Police close online gambling networks in Bangkok and Songkhla first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential election.  “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of […] The post Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Paris, France – France’s high-speed rail network was hit by arson attacks that disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of “sabotage”. “This is a massive attack on a […] The post France’s high-speed railway hit by ‘sabotage’ hours before Olympics first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Biothai Foundation has claimed that it has sufficient evidence to prove that the current rapid spread of the Blackchin tilapia fish species in Thailand can be traced to one source, namely the Yeesarn fish farm in Ampawa district of Samut Sakhon, operated by Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF). Witoon Lianjamroon, secretary-general of Biothai, told a […] The post Biothai claims widespread Blackchin tilapia originate from the same source first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the ruling of the Central Administrative Court today, ordering the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its investment arm, Krungthep Thanakom, to pay the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) for overdue maintenance and operating costs plus interest, estimated to total 11.755 billion baht. BMA and Krungthep Thanakom were found guilty of […] The post Court orders BMA and Krungthep Thanakom to pay BTS Bt11.7Bn in 180 days first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Food knows no bounds, and for Nathale “Nat” Thaipun, an Australian-born Thai and the newly crowned winner of MasterChef Australia 2024, this sentiment has shaped her remarkable culinary journey. The 28-year-old from Victoria took an unconventional path to victory, marked by both innovation and inspiration. “It feels surreal,” Nat said of her win in an […] The post Cooking across Culture first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently presided over the Finance Ministry’s “Ignite Finance” vision that aims to make the country a financial hub. The Finance Ministry plans to consolidate supervision of financial markets, facilitate new investment and draw in foreign capital and professionals. Actions in the pipeline include licensing virtual banks, establishing a national credit guarantee […] The post Making Thailand a financial hub an uphill task first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has named Fisheries Department Director-General Bancha Sukkaew as one of two officials who are aware of the company’s import of 2,000 Blackchin tilapia fish in 2010, the associated research project and the delivery of preserved fish carcasses in jars to the department, according to the House committee probing the rapid spread […] The post CPF claims two fisheries officials received preserved Blackchin tilapia first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Indonesia’s foreign minister at a regional meeting on Thursday called out warring camps in Myanmar over their refusal to agree to dialogue, as fighting intensifies between the ruling military and an alliance of armed groups. Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a closed-doors retreat in Laos during which Indonesia’s Retno […] The post Indonesia presses Myanmar on peace commitments as ASEAN ministers meet first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has named Fisheries Department Director-General Bancha Sukkaew as one of two officials who are aware of the company’s import of 2,000 Blackchin tilapia fish in 2010, the associated research project and the delivery of preserved fish carcasses in jars to the department, according to the House committee probing the rapid spread […] The post CPF claims two fisheries officials received preserved Blackchin tilapia first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Indonesia’s foreign minister on Thursday slammed the Myanmar junta’s unwillingness to engage with a regional peace plan to resolve the crisis sparked by its 2021 coup. Retno Marsudi made the remarks after meeting her Singaporean counterpart on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting in Laos capital Vientiane. Weeks […] The post Indonesia FM slams Myanmar junta shunning of peace plan first appeared on Thai PBS World....

There are two sentences. One says “The following sentence is right. The other says “The previous sentence is wrong”. Which sentence should we believe? There is no way to make a conclusion. Both sentences cancel each other out completely. It’s an unsolvable and thus perfect paradox, like asking if God, who can do “everything”, can […] The post Political paradox in America first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Police have been assigned to investigate an illegal narcotics network which has been moulding ecstasy pills into the shape of the popular Labubu toy, the deputy national police chief said today. Pol Gen Kittiratt Phanphet said he had never seen the Labubu-shaped drug pills before. “Upon learning about this, I have ordered police to conduct […] The post Investigation launched into “Labubu” shaped ecstasy pills first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The opposition Move Forward party has submitted three draft bills to parliament today, seeking amendments to the Constitution. Move Forward spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu said that the draft bills seek to abrogate all edicts and orders issued by the post-coup administration, known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), which toppled the elected government […] The post Move Forward submits three constitutional amendment bills first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Vareeraya Sukasem, a 12-year-old skateboarder, and 18-year-old sprinter Puripol Boonson will be the flag bearers for Thai athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday. Thana Chaiprasit, chief of the Thai Olympic delegation to Paris, made the announcement today as the world’s finest athletes gather in France. As many as 51 […] The post Paris 2024 Olympic flag bearers for Thailand announced first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The House panel tasked with investigating the proliferation and impacts of Blackchin tilapia in Thailand’s watercourses were to raise three key issues with Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) today, but its executive did not show up, claiming he was engaged on other business. A CPF official arrived at parliament this morning, carrying a letter from Premsak […] The post CPF executive fails to appear before House committee on Blackchin tilapia project first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Thailand’s central bank and anti-laundering office will investigate claims that Thai commercial banks facilitated transactions linked to weapons purchases by Myanmar’s junta, a foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Myanmar’s military deposed the government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and launched a bloody crackdown that has plunged the country into turmoil. The United States, […] The post Thai central bank to investigate Myanmar weapons payments first appeared on Thai PBS World....

After challenging the party to sack him, veteran Pheu Thai MP Chalerm Yubamrung has been dropped from the party MPs’ Line group. Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra admitted today that it was her decision to remove Chalerm from the MPs’ Line group, because she feels that, if she had sought consultation with MPs on […] The post Paetongtarn says she removed Chalerm from party’s Line group first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – A Cambodian court fined an opposition leader about $1.5 million Thursday for defaming the ruling party by claiming democracy had regressed since the former prime minister’s son took power last year. In a February interview with foreign media, Candlelight Party leader Teav Vannol said the kingdom was “getting worse in terms of democracy” […] The post Cambodia opposition leader fined $1.5 m for defaming ruling party first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Thirty-eight long-tailed macaques were captured yesterday in a new round of relocations, jointly launched by the Lop Buri municipal administration and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, to contain the population of the monkeys and to reduce the disturbance they cause. The current operation will last 10 days, with an aim to […] The post More macaques captured in new round of Lop Buri primate relocations first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Representatives of rubber growers across the country are due to meet Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao today, to voice their strong opposition to a plan, by the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAT), to use 50 million baht from the Rubber Development Fund to purchase Blackchin tilapia and process them into bio compost for sale to farmers. […] The post Growers oppose use of Rubber Development Fund to buy Blackchin tilapia first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Kathmandu, Nepal – A passenger plane crashed on take-off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, with the pilot rescued from the flaming wreckage but all 18 others aboard killed, police in the Nepali capital told AFP. Nepal has a woeful track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a spate of deadly light plane and […] The post Plane crashes in Nepal with 18 dead, pilot sole survivor first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Phatthalung, July 26 (TNA) – A daring gold shop owner in Phatthalung province has thwarted an attempted robbery, subduing a would-be thief armed with a fake gun. CCTV footage from Yaowarat Phatthalung Gold Shop showed a helmeted man, later identified as 28-year-old Worawit Chuduang, entering the store and threatening staff and customers with what appeared […]...

BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% from a previous estimate of 2.4%, citing improved tourism prospects and stronger exports, officials said on Friday. The upward revision is driven by an expected influx of 36 million foreign tourists, a projected export growth of 2.7%, […]...

Bangkok, July 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital activities following the discovery of a billboard advertising the sale of passports from four countries at Huai Khwang intersection. The government and relevant agencies have been closely monitoring the influx of gray capital disguised as tourists, Srettha said. […]...

BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – The Olympic Committee of Thailand has announced its flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to take place on July 26. Puripol Boonson, Thailand’s top 100-meter sprinter, will carry the flag for the men’s team, while 12-year-old skateboarder Vareeraya Sukasem will represent the women’s team. […]...

Chiang Rai, July 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities have intercepted a new form of ecstasy disguised as the popular Labubu doll, highlighting the evolving tactics of drug dealers. Police raided a karaoke bar in Chiang Rai late on Wednesday, arresting six men and four underage girls. Among the seized drugs were ketamine, methamphetamine, and five […]...

BANGKOK, July 25 (TNA) – Thai agribusiness giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) on Thursday disclosed a detailed timeline of its 2010 import of black chin tilapia, asserting compliance with fisheries regulations amid concerns over the species’ outbreak in Thailand. CPF’s Chief Research and Development Officer for Aquaculture, Premsak Vanachsunthorn, explained the company imported 2,000 fingerlings […]...

VIENTIANE, July 25 (TNA) – Laos is ready to invite international community to discuss Myanmar situation, while Thailand offers to host the meeting and pledges over 9 million baht to support AHA Center’s humanitarian efforts. Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa attended the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane. The meeting discussed the […]...

PHANG-NGA, July 25 (TNA) – Koh Panyi residents clarify the drama over 1000 baht boat fee and expensive souvenirs and food after fans of Korean YouTubers Jung and Cullen Hateberry question the seemingly overpriced items on the island. A recent online controversy erupted after fans watched the latest video on the Cullen Hateberry channel, featuring […]...

VIENTIANE, July 25 (TNA) – Thailand prepares to use the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ forum to continue sustainable development, promote green economy and digital economy. If successful, it will double the digital economy in the region. This is the first ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting for Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, where he will […]...

BANGKOK, July 25 (TNA) – August will be a crucial month for Thai politics. Following the Constitutional Court’s scheduled ruling on the dissolution of the Move Forward Party on August 7, the latest development is that yesterday, the Court set August 14 as the date to read its ruling on the petition to remove the […]...

Electric vehicle owners are upset by a Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) decision to stop allowing the installation of a second meter in homes and small businesses....

Three military officers were seriously injured in a clash with insurgents triggered by an attempted apprehension in the southern border province of Pattani early Saturday....

Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Udon Thani has been named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category, becoming Thailand’s fifth cultural heritage site....

Nearly 20 boats were dragged into a canal in Trat province by a giant wave on Friday night....

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – An electrician and his elder sister, who had autism, were found dead in a car parked at a temple in the Muang district of this northeastern province on Friday night. A charcoal stove was found inside the vehicle....

Police are investigating the source of ecstasy pills imprinted with a Labubu character following their recent discovery in Chiang Rai....

The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan....

Problems and more problems...

The Labour Ministry has ordered relevant parties to resolve the unpaid wage issue that has led to hundreds of workers protesting in front of Thai Oil's refinery in Chon Buri since Wednesday....

Thailand reiterated its role in helping to mitigate the crisis in Myanmar at the 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) yesterday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa saying the country was ready to facilitate constructive dialogue between stakeholders....

Civil society groups are demanding the government immediately find out who is responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species of fish that has caused havoc with local species....

A new bill aimed at facilitating licensing and setting standards for government services is in progress and will be an innovative tool to curb bribery and graft in the public sector, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser....

The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its study without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included....

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A man has been rescued and taken to hospital after spending the past two years being assaulted and tortured by his employers — a husband and wife — because he could not achieve their sales targets....

Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, is hopeful that it will survive an upcoming dissolution case, but warns that a separate investigation could leave the main opposition party decimated....

Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season....

A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympic 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea....

A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympics 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea....

All roads led to Thaksin Shinawatra's family mansion in Bangkok on Friday as the convicted former prime minister celebrated his 75th birthday....

The Thai border in Mae Sot district in Tak is inundated after the northern province was pounded by downpours for days, with no signs of rains easing until the end of July....

The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin....

Thanks to the new visa regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s never been easier to visit Thailand and stay in the country long-term....

A House committee has expressed disapproval of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) for not appearing at a meeting to answer questions related to blackchin tilapia, which the company imported for research in 2010....

The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday submitted three charter amendment bills seeking to mitigate the impact of the military regime's orders, prevent future coups and abolish the junta-backed 20-year national strategy....

Emanuel Karlstrom, 39, a strategist at Hiv-Sverige/HIV-Sweden, a national organisation that works for people living with HIV, says he found out that he contracted HIV in Thailand in 2012....

A House committee has expressed disapproval of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) for not appearing at a meeting to answer questions related to blackchin tilapia, which the company imported for research in 2010....

Thai and Cambodian police will work together to combat call centre scams, said national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, who expects concrete results within a short period....

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban on using cannabis for recreational purposes....

The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin....

The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday submitted three charter amendment bills seeking to mitigate the impact of the military regime's orders, prevent future coups and abolish the junta-backed 20-year national strategy....

Last year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead and help steer the country towards prosperity and stability....

KHON KAEN: A 70-year-old man died after being attacked by three American bully dogs in front of a house in Phu Wiang district of this northeastern province....

KHON KAEN: A 70-year-old man died after being attacked by three American bully dogs in front of a house in Phu Wiang district of this northeastern province....

The husband of the woman who commissioned a controversial Chinese-language billboard advertising foreign passports for sale in Bangkok was arrested at Don Mueang airport on Wednesday as he is wanted on a warrant issued in China....

A Chinese man, the husband of the woman who commissioned the controversial Chinese-language billboard in Huai Khwang, was nabbed at Don Mueang airport on Wednesday as he is wanted in China, where an arrest warrant for him has been issued....

Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking its arrival as one of the major steps for marine tourism development on the island....

Phuket welcomed the Genting Dream cruise ship to its deep seaport on Wednesday, marking a milestone for marine tourism development on the island....

Firebrand politician Pol Capt Chalerm Ubumrung has vowed to act independently in keeping his Pheu Thai Party in check after it repeatedly refused to expel him....

Veteran politician Chalerm Ubumrung has vowed to act independently in keeping the Pheu Thai Party in check after it repeatedly refused to expel him....

The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced on Thursday to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR)....

KANCHANABURI: Drivers are advised to avoid travel on a main road between Sangkhla Buri and Thong Pha Phum districts or to check weather conditions ahead of time because of flooding in the area....

A former police officer is in custody after being chased down by the owner of a gold shop following a robbery in Muang district of Phatthalung on Thursday morning....

Prosecutors have postponed their decision on whether to indict prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya, former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom and three others over the alleged extortion of the head of the Rice Department until Aug 28....

Prosecutors have postponed their decision on whether to indict prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya, former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom and three others over the alleged extortion of the head of the Rice Department until Aug 28....

Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning commute into chaos for many....

Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning's commute in the captibal into chaos for many....

Three bridges over the Chao Phraya River will be illuminated starting Friday, as the Rural Roads Department joins the nation in celebrating His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday, which falls on July 28....

Thailand will form a task force to enhance the due diligence capabilities of its financial institutions in order to prevent transactions by banks that could lead to arms purchases and human rights abuses in Myanmar, the Foreign Ministry said....

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has played a pivotal role in the protection and promotion of Buddhism. He is not only a chief patron, but also a dedicated learner with a deep abiding faith....

Chinese ambassador, Han Zhiqiang, has assured local authorities that Beijing supports the suppression of shady Chinese business in Thailand while also aiming to help boost bilateral trade and ties....

Land, sea and air searches continue today for a Chinese male who went missing while swimming in the sea off Karon Beach in Phuket on Thursday night. According to Jadet Wachirasorn, the mayor of Karon sub-district, the missing man and his wife were surfing near the beach until 6.30pm on Thursday evening, after which they […] The post Search continues for Chinese tourist missing off Phuket since Thursday first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Three members of a security force were injured, one of them seriously, during a gun battle between government security forces and a group of insurgents holed up in a village in Khok Pho district of Pattani province today. According to an initial report, troops and para-military rangers were dispatched to a village in Na Kate […] The post Three officers injured in gun battle with insurgents in Pattani first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Electric vehicle owners are upset by a Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) decision to stop allowing the installation of a second meter in homes and small businesses....

Three military officers were seriously injured in a clash with insurgents triggered by an attempted apprehension in the southern border province of Pattani early Saturday....

Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Udon Thani has been named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category, becoming Thailand’s fifth cultural heritage site....

Three fishing vessels and 15 long-tailed boats capsized in a canal in a coastal village of Khlong Yai district in Trat province last night, following a heavy storm. Villagers of Ban Khlong Makham told the media that they were having dinner when waves, about two metres high, struck the boats moored in the canal. The […] The post Boats capsize in canal following heavy storm in Trat first appeared on Thai PBS World....

A Royal Command was issued on Friday by His Majesty the King endorsing the Senate’s selection of Mongkol Surasajja as the Senate Speaker and General Kriangkrai Srirak and Boonsong Noisophon as the First and Second Deputy Senate Speakers respectively. The Royal Command was countersigned by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. On July 23rd, Mongkol received 159 […] The post King endorses the selection of Senate Speaker and two deputies first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Nearly 20 boats were dragged into a canal in Trat province by a giant wave on Friday night....

The Thai public will soon be able to use ‘Abdul,’ a Thai language generative AI platform, developed by NECTEC, set for release by the end of the year. Abdul has been in development for nearly two decades. We spoke with the developers to find out how they make the AI safe for users and how […] The post The development of a Thai generative AI – ‘Abdul’ first appeared on Thai PBS World....

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – An electrician and his elder sister, who had autism, were found dead in a car parked at a temple in the Muang district of this northeastern province on Friday night. A charcoal stove was found inside the vehicle....

South Korea expressed regret that its delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday was introduced as from rival North Korea and has demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again. As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the “Democratic People’s […] The post South Korea expresses regret after its athletes introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Vientiane – Five additional countries will accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a well-known regional conduct for peace and prosperity, this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith said yesterday. He announced at the opening session of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting that, under its chairmanship, Finland, Spain, […] The post Five more nations accede to TAC first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the media spotlight, rebuilding his status as a key player in Thai politics. The former premier is due to complete his one-year sentence on August 22, after which he is expected to be even more open about his political manoeuvres given there will be no legal consequences. […] The post Thaksin’s political manoeuvres: Golf, alliances and powerplays first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Regional auto making hub Thailand will introduce investment incentives for manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, its Board of Investment (BOI) said on Friday, with excise taxes for hybrids to be lowered from 2028 to 2032. Thailand has for decades been a regional centre for auto production and an export base for some of the world’s top […] The post Thailand to offer investment incentives for makers of hybrid vehicles first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song. France’s three-time Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner then […] The post Flotilla on Seine, rain and Celine Dion mark start of Paris Olympics first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Police are investigating the source of ecstasy pills imprinted with a Labubu character following their recent discovery in Chiang Rai....

The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan....

The Labour Ministry has ordered relevant parties to resolve the unpaid wage issue that has led to hundreds of workers protesting in front of Thai Oil's refinery in Chon Buri since Wednesday....

Thailand reiterated its role in helping to mitigate the crisis in Myanmar at the 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) yesterday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa saying the country was ready to facilitate constructive dialogue between stakeholders....

Civil society groups are demanding the government immediately find out who is responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species of fish that has caused havoc with local species....

Problems and more problems...

A new bill aimed at facilitating licensing and setting standards for government services is in progress and will be an innovative tool to curb bribery and graft in the public sector, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Krabi – The famous Maya Bay in Krabi will be temporarily closed for two months for environmental recovery. The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park has announced the annual closure of bays in the national park area which are the Maya Bay, the Loa Sama Bay, and the Lor Kor Bay. […] Maya Bay in Krabi to Temporarily Close For Two Months -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its study without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included....

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A man has been rescued and taken to hospital after spending the past two years being assaulted and tortured by his employers — a husband and wife — because he could not achieve their sales targets....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the Thai Patrol and Special Operation Division (PSD) and relevant agencies held a press conference to announce a major bust operation targeting illicit substances across 237 locations, resulting in the seizure of properties valued at over 23 million baht. According to the police, the operation targeted […] Thai Government Intensifies Drug Suppression Efforts with Large-Scale Operation -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, Mr. Kuson Chotirat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), inaugurated Global Tiger Day 2024 at Future Park Rangsit, Pathum Thani. The event, themed “Go Goal Tigers” highlighted Thailand’s commitment to tiger conservation. The Global Tiger Day will be held on July 29th annually […] Global Tiger Day Event Highlights Thailand’s Success in Boosting Tiger Populations -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Khon Kaen — On July 25th, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Mr. Prasert Sipak, 33, arrived at Srinagarind Hospital to claim the body of his father, Mr. Lek Sipak, 70, who was fatally attacked by three American Bully dogs in their village in Phu Wiang, Khon Kaen, on the night of July 24th. Prasert told Thai […] Three American Bully Dogs Maul 70-Year-Old to Death in Khon Kaen; Owner Offers Compensation -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, at 10:40 AM, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Interior Minister, and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed the progress of cannabis and hemp legislation.  Anutin mentioned that Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had emphasized the need for a formal law and that they would first consider […] Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Gives Updates on Cannabis Legislation Progress, Emphasizes Public Interest -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A former cannabis farm consultant from Poland was arrested in Pattaya for allegedly stealing LED panels worth over 370,000 baht from a cannabis farm in Chiang Mai province. Pol. Col. Napasong Khositsuriyamanee, Superintendent of the Chonburi Immigration Office, led a team of investigators from San Sai Police Station to arrest Mr. Christopher Kazimierz […] Terminated Polish Cannabis Farm Consultant Arrested in Pattaya for Allegedly Stealing LED Panels Used for Growing Cannabis -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Over 1,300 runners are set to join the upcoming “Pattaya Trail Run 2024” scheduled for August 18th. On July 26th, 2024, Deputy Mayor Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat presided over a meeting to prepare for the Pattaya Trail Run’s 2nd edition. The meeting was attended by Pattaya City Council members and relevant officials, along with […] 1,300 Trail Runners to Compete in Pattaya Trail Run 2nd Edition -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Several police officers from the Pattaya Police Station set up a checkpoint to deter a group of mainly Midden Eastern foreigners who were causing disturbances by racing motorcycles around and honking loudly, creating a nuisance for local residents. The operation took place at 4:50 AM on July 26th, 2024. Pattaya Police stationed themselves […] Pattaya Police Launch Another Crackdown on Foreign Motorbike Racers in South Pattaya -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, is hopeful that it will survive an upcoming dissolution case, but warns that a separate investigation could leave the main opposition party decimated....

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today he is too old to become prime minister again, but he may advise his daughter, Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn, in a private capacity. The former prime minister, who will complete his parole on August 22, celebrated his 75th birthday at his Ban Chan Song La residence today […] The post Thaksin, at 75, says he is too old to be PM again first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police have shut down two online gambling networks and seized about Bt200 million in assets, including five luxury cars, two luxury wristwatches, Bt8 million in cash, 25 land title deeds and several bank books, in coordinated raids in Bangkok and Songkhla province. Pol Lt-Gen Worawat Watnakornbancha, commissioner of the CCIB, […] The post Police close online gambling networks in Bangkok and Songkhla first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand has long been a popular destination for those looking to experience a unique culture while teaching English abroad. The country’s vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, and rich traditions make it an attractive option for aspiring educators. With a growing demand for English teachers, Thailand offers numerous opportunities for those eager to embark on an adventure […] Experience Thailand Through Short-Term Teaching Opportunities -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential election.  “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of […] The post Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Paris, France – France’s high-speed rail network was hit by arson attacks that disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told AFP the attacks were coordinated acts of “sabotage”. “This is a massive attack on a […] The post France’s high-speed railway hit by ‘sabotage’ hours before Olympics first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya City is planning to dig up part of the city’s iconic Walking Street once again initially from the front up to the entrance to proceed with an underground utility cable project. On July 24th, 2024, executives from the Chonburi Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) met with Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches to discuss […] Pattaya Plans to Dig Up Part of Walking Street One More Time for Underground Cable Project -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment....

Phatthalung, July 26 (TNA) – A daring gold shop owner in Phatthalung province has thwarted an attempted robbery, subduing a would-be thief armed with a fake gun. CCTV footage from Yaowarat Phatthalung Gold Shop showed a helmeted man, later identified as 28-year-old Worawit Chuduang, entering the store and threatening staff and customers with what appeared […]...

The Biothai Foundation has claimed that it has sufficient evidence to prove that the current rapid spread of the Blackchin tilapia fish species in Thailand can be traced to one source, namely the Yeesarn fish farm in Ampawa district of Samut Sakhon, operated by Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF). Witoon Lianjamroon, secretary-general of Biothai, told a […] The post Biothai claims widespread Blackchin tilapia originate from the same source first appeared on Thai PBS World....

The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the ruling of the Central Administrative Court today, ordering the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its investment arm, Krungthep Thanakom, to pay the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) for overdue maintenance and operating costs plus interest, estimated to total 11.755 billion baht. BMA and Krungthep Thanakom were found guilty of […] The post Court orders BMA and Krungthep Thanakom to pay BTS Bt11.7Bn in 180 days first appeared on Thai PBS World....

BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% from a previous estimate of 2.4%, citing improved tourism prospects and stronger exports, officials said on Friday. The upward revision is driven by an expected influx of 36 million foreign tourists, a projected export growth of 2.7%, […]...

Food knows no bounds, and for Nathale “Nat” Thaipun, an Australian-born Thai and the newly crowned winner of MasterChef Australia 2024, this sentiment has shaped her remarkable culinary journey. The 28-year-old from Victoria took an unconventional path to victory, marked by both innovation and inspiration. “It feels surreal,” Nat said of her win in an […] The post Cooking across Culture first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Bangkok, July 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital activities following the discovery of a billboard advertising the sale of passports from four countries at Huai Khwang intersection. The government and relevant agencies have been closely monitoring the influx of gray capital disguised as tourists, Srettha said. […]...

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently presided over the Finance Ministry’s “Ignite Finance” vision that aims to make the country a financial hub. The Finance Ministry plans to consolidate supervision of financial markets, facilitate new investment and draw in foreign capital and professionals. Actions in the pipeline include licensing virtual banks, establishing a national credit guarantee […] The post Making Thailand a financial hub an uphill task first appeared on Thai PBS World....

Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season....

A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympics 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea....

A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympic 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea....

All roads led to Thaksin Shinawatra's family mansion in Bangkok on Friday as the convicted former prime minister celebrated his 75th birthday....