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Consumer Protection Board Probes Smartphone Importers Over Pre-Installed Apps

Bangkok: The Consumer Protection Board (CPB) has summoned representatives from the smartphone distributor ‘OPPO-Realme’ for an intensive inquiry. The representatives have claimed they are merely importers and have been evasive during questioning. Meanwhile, the Cyber Police have suggested that their actions might violate the Computer Crime Act. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anupong Charoenwet, Director of the Complaint Department

Bangkok Unveils New WFH Criteria to Combat High PM2.5 Levels

Bangkok: Bangkok authorities have introduced updated Work From Home (WFH) criteria to mitigate air pollution caused by high PM2.5 dust levels. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, the Governor of Bangkok, announced these measures in response to increased PM2.5 levels in the city, which are partly attributed to vehicular emissions and outdoor biomass burning. The city is implementing strategies, including restrictions on certain

MCOT Hosts Alms-Giving Ceremony to Honor Royal Coronation

Bangkok: MCOT organized an alms-giving ceremony on the occasion of the royal coronation ceremony. MCOT organized a merit-making ceremony to offer alms to monks to honor His Majesty the King on the occasion of the royal ceremony. Mr. Phatiyuth Jaisawang, Acting Director-General, Deputy Managing Director, Product Division, MCOT Public Company Limited, along with the executives and MCOT employees, joined in

Cold Weather Sweeps Across Thailand, Southern Region Experiences Light Rain

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has reported that the upper part of Thailand will experience some fog in the morning, while the North and Northeast will undergo cold to very cold weather. The South is expected to see little rain, prompting officials to advise people to take care of their health due to the cold weather. According to Thai News Agency,

Bomb Attack on Narathiwat Road Kills Border Patrol Police Headmaster and Son

Narathiwat: The perpetrators planted a bomb, killing two father and son, a Border Patrol Police teacher. The perpetrators planted a bomb on the Si Sakhon-Chanae Road in Narathiwat Province. The pickup truck of the headmaster of the Border Patrol Police School and his son were driving past and overturned several times before attacking and shooting them again until they died.

Fire Ravages Bang Phli Community, Claims Life of Woman Unable to Escape

Bang Phli: A fire broke out in a community in Bang Phli, resulting in the death of a woman who was unable to escape her home. The blaze damaged more than 10 houses, leaving residents in panic. According to Thai News Agency, the fire started at a house in the middle of the community in Soi Pioneer, Tambon Bang Chalong,

Turkish Tourist Robbed in Pattaya Condo by Suspected Acquaintances

Pattaya: Police suspect someone close to the suspect tied up a Turkish tourist’s hands and feet and extorted money. Three criminals broke into a condominium in the middle of Pattaya City, tied up a Turkish tourist’s hands and feet, and extorted his belongings before fleeing. Police have examined CCTV footage to track down the criminals, who are believed to be

Soldiers Clash with Ice-Caravan Near Thai-Myanmar Border, Four Killed

Chiang Rai: Pha Muang forces engaged in a violent confrontation with a caravan transporting drugs, specifically ice, just 600 meters from the border in Mae Fah Luang District. The clash resulted in the deaths of four opposing individuals, and authorities seized 1,155 kilograms of ice. According to Thai News Agency, Maj. Gen. Kittikorn Chantra, commander of the Pha Muang Task