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Bangkok Post

BMA Unveils 261-Item City Development Blueprint

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a 261-item framework with experts to promote city development. Divided into four dimensions and nine categories—administration, economy, city, and people—the plan aims to address Bangkok's complex urban challenges.

INN News

Thailand Launches "Digital Shield" to Combat Online Scams

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched the first "DE Digital Shield Forum" in Bangkok to enhance efforts against online scams and educate the public. The government aims to tackle the root causes of fraud, including managing illicit accounts and SIM cards, and dismantling international criminal networks as a national priority.

Bangkok Post

Thailand seeks EAEU free trade deal

Thailand is seeking to initiate free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Russia has reportedly asked EAEU member states to support the launch of negotiations with Thailand.

Chiang Rai Times

Thai Cyber Police Bust Major Online Gambling Ring

Thai Cyber Police have dismantled the "MNGAME888" online gambling network through coordinated raids in four provinces: Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Pathum Thani, and Bangkok. Four key individuals, including the website owner, were arrested. The operation seized cash, computers, and mobile phones, highlighting efforts to combat illegal online gambling in Thailand.

Chiang Rai Times

Chiang Rai Flood Update: Waters Recede in Thoeng District

Floodwaters in Thailand's northern Thoeng district are steadily receding as key waterways drop below critical levels, bringing relief to residents. Provincial emergency agencies report stabilization, with local authorities transitioning to recovery efforts.

Thailand Business News

Thailand Fuels Herbal SMEs for Global Wellness Market

Thailand's Department of Business Development and OSMEP are bolstering herbal SMEs through the 'Herban Era' project, aiming to meet surging global wellness demand with innovative products and branding, reinforcing its leading ASEAN position.

Thai Newsroom

Thai FM Optimistic as Australian Diplomat Chairs Thai-Cambodian Conciliation

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, expressed optimism regarding the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission's appointment of Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper as its chairperson, believing her expertise will aid in resolving the maritime dispute with Cambodia.

MGR Online (South)

Phuket's Hat Nui Forest Encroachment Case: Suchart Welcomes Legal Action

In the Hat Nui forest encroachment case in Phuket, Suchart has expressed a welcoming stance towards legal action, despite facing lawsuits related to orders for the demolition of illegal structures. The issue highlights the tension between regional development and environmental conservation.

MGR Online (Regional)

WWII War Dead Remembered at Don Rak Allied Cemetery in Kanchanaburi

A ceremony was held at the Don Rak Allied Cemetery in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War II. The event served as a significant occasion to ensure the tragedies, which claimed many lives, are not forgotten. This commemoration is held annually with a wish for peace.

MGR Online (South)

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in North Sumatra Felt in Phuket

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, with its epicenter at a depth of 158 km. The tremors were felt in various areas of Phuket, Thailand. No significant damage has been reported locally, but the shaking was widely perceived.

Thai Newsroom

Election Commissioners Could Face Jail for Negligence, Says Former Member

A former Thai election commissioner stated that the current seven commissioners could face jail time if found guilty of duty negligence concerning alleged rigging in the 2024 senatorial elections. The opposition bloc is preparing to file a lawsuit with the Supreme Court based on evidence.

Pattaya News

Tourist Boat Capsizes Off Krabi, 10 Indian Tourists Rescued

A longtail tourist boat carrying 12 people, including ten Indian tourists, capsized and partially sank off Krabi, Thailand. All individuals on board were safely rescued, though seven sustained minor injuries. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

INN News

Uranus Clinic Co-hosts Merit-Making Ceremony for Late Queen Sirikit

Uranus Clinic has participated as a co-host in a merit-making ceremony to honor the late Queen Sirikit, expressing condolences and remembrance of her immense contributions. The clinic pledged to uphold her royal intentions for the benefit of the people and the nation.

MGR Online (Regional)

Leuta: From MTA Warrior and Khun Sa's Right-Hand Man to Freedom

The past of 'Leuta', a former leader of the 'Mongland Army' (MTA) rebel group active in northern Thailand, has come to light. He was previously reported to have served as a right-hand man to MTA's top leader Khun Sa, and has since been released after arrest and imprisonment.

INN News

Thailand Intensifies Probe into Temple's Land Encroachment, Considers Drone Use

A large-scale encroachment on state forest and land reform areas by a temple has been uncovered in Thailand, prompting an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The case highlights legal enforcement limitations and insufficient on-site response capabilities, necessitating urgent legal amendments and the adoption of drone technology.

The Phuket Express

Tourist Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi, 10 Indians Rescued

A tourist longtail boat carrying 12 people, including Indian nationals, capsized off Krabi, Thailand, resulting in the rescue of 10 individuals. All passengers were reportedly wearing life jackets, and no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported. Investigations into the weather conditions and cause of the incident are ongoing.

MGR Online (Regional)

国家保健委員会はNHSOと協力して、タイの5つの医療イノベーションを実際に使用できる「ゴールドカード」に登録するよう推進し、ウドンタニ病院を全国へのさらなる拡大のモデルとして推進しています

MGR Online (Regional) の配信見出しでは「海軍は NHSO と連携して、タイの 5 つの医療イノベーションを実際の使用のための「ゴールド カード」に登録するよう推進し、全国展開のモデルとしてウドンタニ病院を強調しています。 」と伝えています。

MGR Online (Regional)

Srinagarind Dam National Park Raids Forest Cabin Hiding Illegal Timber

Authorities from Srinagarind Dam National Park in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, in a joint operation, raided a remote forest cabin suspected of hiding illegally logged valuable timber. The operation resulted in the seizure of the wood, highlighting the ongoing challenges in forest protection and combating illegal logging.

INN News

Anutin: Meeting with Thaksin 'normal'; confident government will pass no-confidence vote

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that his meeting with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was a "normal expression of respect," emphasizing a focus on benefiting the public regardless of political alliances. He also expressed confidence in the government's unity and dismissed concerns about an upcoming no-confidence vote.

MGR Online (Regional)

Thai Man, 70, Confesses to Killing Acquaintance Over Minor Dispute

A 70-year-old Thai man has confessed to fatally attacking an acquaintance with a machete after being kicked in the chin. The suspect was apprehended at his home shortly after the incident, which highlights how minor disputes can escalate into deadly violence in Thai society.