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Thailand’s Commitment to Global Bioeconomy Efforts Highlighted at Berlin Conference

Berlin: Thailand is poised to collaborate with international organizations to advance the bioeconomy and enhance food security. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, participated in the 17th Berlin Agriculture Minister’s Conference. During the conference, Dr. Narumon expressed Thailand’s readiness to work with global entities to foster a sustainable bioeconomy, address climate change, and environmental challenges,

Two Suspects Arrested in Pathum Thani Shooting Incident

Pathum Thani: Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting incident involving a group of teenagers, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. The attack, which included the use of a bomb and firearms, occurred in front of a convenience store at the entrance to Nong Suea, Bueng Sanan Rak Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province. The incident

Bangkok Holds First Hybrid Meeting to Address Dust Situation Exceeding Standards

Bangkok: Bangkok executives held the first Hybrid meeting to acknowledge the dust situation exceeding the standard and requested cooperation from the government and private sectors to WFH and reduce PM2.5 emissions. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the 12568 Bangkok Executives Meeting, which was attended by Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, executives of Bangkok, and executives of

Submit to DSI to Accept the Tangmo Case as a Special Case, Deadline of 1 Month

Bangkok: At the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on January 20, 2025, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil led the representatives of Miss Grand 2025 from all 77 provinces to submit a request for the DSI to investigate the death of Ms. Phatthathida (Nida) Patcharawirapong, also known as Tangmo, as a special case. The request aims to restore justice transparently due to suspicious

Elephants Assist in Removing Iron Pole from Tourist Bus

Ayutthaya: An electric pole was stuck through a bus, an elephant helped pull it out. A bus carrying Chinese tourists to the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Pen was pierced by a piece of iron that pierced through the glass. Fortunately, there were no people inside. The Ayutthaya Elephant Palace brought in two male elephants to help pull out the iron.

Cool Weather Persists in Upper Thailand as Dust Levels Set to Rise

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has announced that the North, Northeast, Central, and Eastern regions of Thailand will continue to experience cool to cold weather with morning fog. Ventilation in these areas is currently in the ‘poor-weak’ range, which is expected to lead to an increase in dust particle concentration. According to Thai News Agency, the 24-hour weather forecast indicates that

ONCB Announces Arrests in Two Major Drug Trafficking Cases, Seizes 20 Million Baht in Assets

Bangkok: ONCB announces two major arrests, seizes 20 million baht in assets of major drug dealers, arrests 1.65 tons of international ice network disguised as ice hidden in cotton rolls. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, ONCB secretary-general, together with representatives from the Royal Thai Navy, Customs Department, Air Force, and police, announced the results of these significant arrests. According to

Doi Inthanon Experiences Continuous Frost as Grass Top Temperatures Drop Below Zero

Chiang Mai: The North continues to experience cold weather. In the area of Kiew Mae Pan, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai Province, a phenomenon of white frost has persisted for the 10th consecutive day. The temperature at the top of the grass has dropped to -0.4 degrees Celsius. According to Thai News Agency, at kilometer 42 at Kiew Mae Pan on