Nine Foreign Nationals Rescued From Myanmar-bound Van

TAK, Thailand — Police in Tak province have intercepted a van and rescued nine foreign nationals who were being trafficked toward the Thai-Myanmar border, following a dramatic tip-off from a former cyber scam compound victim currently residing in Dubai. The successful intervention has led to the arrest of the driver and the detention of the […]

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Happy Cows, Higher Income for Farmers with ‘Cocoa-Based Mineral Supplement’

A Chulalongkorn University researcher has turned the challenge of low-grade cocoa production into an opportunity by developing an innovative “cocoa-based mineral supplement” that helps livestock farmers reduce costs, improve the quality of Thai beef cattle, lower the incidence of mastitis in dairy cows, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions—advancing a Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model for genuine […]

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Thailand Raises Departure Fees by 390 Baht at 6 Major Airports

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has officially raised the Passenger Service Charge for international departing passengers, with the new fee structure taking effect on June 20, 2026. The adjustment increases the charge by 390 baht, bringing the total cost to 1,120 baht per person for eligible travelers. Thailand Raises Airport Departure Fee 53% From June 20 […]

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Hails Bilateral Meeting With Putin

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has highly praised his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing the engagement as the absolute “highlight” of his diplomatic tour while speaking on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan on Thursday. Vladimir Putin accepts invites to visit Thailand, Vietnam The high-level talks yielded […]

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Thailand Launches Search For Candidate To Lead WHO

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has officially initiated the selection process to nominate a candidate for the director-general of the World Health Organization, aiming to secure the top post at the global health agency and elevate the nation’s standing in international healthcare. Chula Partners with World Economic Forum to Launch 2025 Gender Gap Report: Thailand Leads […]

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Over Half Of Juvenile Crimes In Thailand Linked To Narcotics

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Drug abuse among children and young people in Thailand has reached a critical level, with more than half of all new juvenile criminal cases now directly linked to narcotics. This alarming trend has prompted urgent calls from health experts and social advocates for stronger prevention measures and community-based interventions to protect […]

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