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Samana Bodhirak: Ascetic leader of Santi Asoke at vanguard of political protest movements
Samana Bodhirak will be remembered as the spiritual leader who founded the Santi Asoke Buddhist sect but never shied away from political upheavals that have shaped Thailand for the past... The post Samana Bodhirak: Ascetic leader of Santi Asoke at vanguard of political protest movements first appeared on Thai PBS
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Defence volunteer killed, five others injured by insurgents in Yala
A defence volunteer was killed and five others were injured in a shooting, followed by an explosion, in Bannang Sata district of Thailand’s southern province of Yala today. According to... The post Defence volunteer killed, five others injured by insurgents in Yala first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
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Thailand joins 17 countries calling for immediate release of hostages in Gaza
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leaders of 17 countries have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of all hostages, including 8 Thai nationals, still being held... The post Thailand joins 17 countries calling for immediate release of hostages in Gaza first appeared on Thai PBS World
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Srettha and Thaksin meet over cabinet reshuffle speculation
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Thaksin Shinawatra over lunch today in a central Bangkok hotel, amidst speculation over a cabinet reshuffle. Srettha was accompanied by his deputy, Phumtham Wechayachai,... The post Srettha and Thaksin meet over cabinet reshuffle speculation first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 16 hours ago
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Private hospital fined Bt100,000 for refusing emergency treatment
A private hospital in Samut Prakan has been fined 100,000 baht by the Emergency Medicine Committee (EMC) for refusing to treat a critically injured patient, who later died after being... The post Private hospital fined Bt100,000 for refusing emergency treatment first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 17 hours ago
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Military digs in to beat back attempts to end its role running businesses
The ruling Pheu Thai Party is encountering resistance from the military to its idea of transferring businesses controlled by the armed forces to other agencies. The House of Representatives set... The post Military digs in to beat back attempts to end its role running businesses first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 18 hours ago
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Myanmar ethnic armed group executes three personnel
Yangon, Myanmar – A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed three of its personnel following a public trial held in a town captured from the military in January, media affiliated to the... The post Myanmar ethnic armed group executes three personnel first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 18 hours ago
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Thai banks agree to reduce lending rates by 0.25% for six months
Responding to the government’s call for a cut in lending rates, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) announced today that it has decided to reduce the minimum retail rate (MRR) for... The post Thai banks agree to reduce lending rates by 0.25% for six months first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 20 hours ago
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NACC faults former Deputy House Speaker for gross violation of ethical conduct
Supachai Phosu, Former Deputy Agriculture Minister, has been faulted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for gross violation of political ethical conduct, for illegally owning 35.2 hectares of land in... The post NACC faults former Deputy House Speaker for gross violation of ethical conduct first appeared on Thai PBS World
Published on: 21 hours ago
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Extremely hot weather suspected cause of landfill fire in Prachin Buri
A fire, believed to have been caused by the extremely hot weather, broke out at a landfill in Si Maha Phot district of Prachin Buri yesterday afternoon, sending thick black... The post Extremely hot weather suspected cause of landfill fire in Prachin Buri first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 21 hours ago
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Talks underway to cut toll on Ngamwongwan-Rama 9 expressway
The Expressway Authority of Thailand (ETA) and the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning are negotiating with concessionaire Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) to reduce the maximum toll on... The post Talks underway to cut toll on Ngamwongwan-Rama 9 expressway first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 22 hours ago
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Second-hand student uniform giveaway in Roi Et
The owner of a gold shop in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Roi Et has been distributing free second-hand student uniforms, to help reduce parents’ expenses for the upcoming semester. Wimol... The post Second-hand student uniform giveaway in Roi Et first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 22 hours ago
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Myanmar junta minister heads to Beijing for security talks
Yangon, Myanmar – The Myanmar junta’s home minister has left for China for security talks with Beijing’s minister for public security, state media said Thursday. Lieutenant-General Yar Pyae left for China... The post Myanmar junta minister heads to Beijing for security talks first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 23 hours ago
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Phetchaburi on a plate
Phetchaburi, a historic coastal province, invites you to enjoy a weekend drive through its diverse flavours and traditions. While Khao Wang, or Palace Hill, and its historical enclaves may draw... The post Phetchaburi on a plate first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News
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Govt brushes off central bank’s call for review of digital wallet scheme
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has sent an urgent letter to the government advising it to downsize the “digital wallet” scheme by only providing the 10,000 baht benefit to about... The post Govt brushes off central bank’s call for review of digital wallet scheme first appeared on Thai PBS World
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Govt spokesman assures Move Forward MP: Rama 2 road completion set for next year
Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke offered an assurance today that all construction projects on the Rama 2 Road will be completed next year, after which the traffic gridlock will be substantially... The post Govt spokesman assures Move Forward MP: Rama 2 road completion set for next year first appeared on Thai
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Are Labubu figures based on Cambodian folklore?
A social media post, which is being widely discussed across several social media platforms in Thailand, claims that the popular ‘Labubu’ toys are based upon the Cambodian ‘Kala’ myth. The... The post Are Labubu figures based on Cambodian folklore? first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
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Myanmar junta says troops back in Myawaddy
Myanmar junta troops have moved back into a vital border town they were ousted from by an alliance of ethnic rebels and anti-junta fighters this month, military sources told AFP... The post Myanmar junta says troops back in Myawaddy first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
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Suspended deputy police commissioner withdraws charges against PM
Embattled deputy commissioner Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn withdrew his charge of malfeasance in office today, which were filed against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, but demanded a probe into the actions... The post Suspended deputy police commissioner withdraws charges against PM first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
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Police probe Yakuza connection in murder case involving Japanese nationals
Two Japanese men are wanted by Thai police for alleged involvement in the killing and dismembering of a Japanese man. Body parts, including hands and a skull, of the victim... The post Police probe Yakuza connection in murder case involving Japanese nationals first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
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Srettha still struggling with funding for digital wallet scheme
Thailand’s ruling coalition continues to juggle with the challenge of arranging funding for the digital wallet scheme that involves cash handouts totaling 500 billion baht.  The government had planned direct... The post Srettha still struggling with funding for digital wallet scheme first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
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Border trade in Mae Sot hit hard by fighting in Myanmar’s Myawaddy
The Rim Moei market near the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district of Tak, which is usually packed with shoppers and tourists, especially during weekends, has been eerily quiet since... The post Border trade in Mae Sot hit hard by fighting in Myanmar’s Myawaddy first appeared on Thai PBS World
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Myawaddy stalemate could pressure warring parties to talks — Sihasak
A prolonged stalemate in fighting between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups for control of Myawaddy, a strategic Myanmar town bordering northern Thailand,  could be a turning point that... The post Myawaddy stalemate could pressure warring parties to talks -- Sihasak first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
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Operation to capture Lop Buri’s notorious monkeys to continue next month
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has postponed the further capture of macaques in Lop Buri’s Muang district until May, because construction of a huge cage, in... The post Operation to capture Lop Buri’s notorious monkeys to continue next month first appeared on Thai PBS World :
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Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy
(Reuters) – Five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, hours after Britain passed a bill... The post Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2 days ago
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Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress
The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American... The post Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2 days ago
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Cabinet opts for three referenda to endorse a new charter
The cabinet approved an ad hoc committee proposal today that three referenda will be held to approve a new Constitution, which is yet to be drafted, with the first set... The post Cabinet opts for three referenda to endorse a new charter first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2 days ago
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Senate candidacy registration deadline set
The application deadline for those interested in running in the Senate election is set for May 13, three days after the current senators complete their terms. Today, the Cabinet agreed... The post Senate candidacy registration deadline set first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English,
Published on: 2 days ago
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PM asks top bankers to cut lending rates
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had an informal meeting with the CEOs of four of Thailand’s top banks at Government House this morning, reportedly to ask them to consider cutting their... The post PM asks top bankers to cut lending rates first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai
Published on: 2 days ago
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Tak villagers near cadmium waste store want role in remediation process
Authorities in Tak province have agreed to participation by villagers living near a factory, where tons of carcinogenic cadmium waste were stored, in processes to ensure their safety. The villagers... The post Tak villagers near cadmium waste store want role in remediation process first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2 days ago
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