Idea of joint patrol with Chinese police a miscommunication : PM

 

File photo : PM Srettha Thavisin

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has never talked about inviting Chinese police to come to Thailand to join their Thai counterparts on patrols in tourist destinations, to boost the confidence of Chinese tourists about their safety in the kingdom.

 

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DNA samples sent to Israel to aid in identification process

 

This picture taken from a position near Sderot along the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip early on November 14, 2023, shows flares dropped by Israeli forces above the Palestinian territory amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. //AFP

 

The Thai Labour Ministry has sent the DNA samples of 35 Thai nationals, who have been listed as missing, to Israel to assist in the identification of remains.

 

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Bhumjaithai will support digital wallet loan bill if it is constitutional

 

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul

 

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that his Bhumjaithai party will support the government’s loan bill for the digital wallet scheme, if it does not contravene the Constitution.

 

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South Korea Interested in Establishing Virtual Bank in Thailand

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 14 (TNA) – South Korea is interested in applying for a license to establish a virtual bank in Thailand.

 

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Cabinet Approves Sugar Price Rise

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 14 (TNA) – The Cabinet has resolved to increase the domestic price of sugar by 2 baht per kilogram, aimed at assisting sugarcane farmers.

 

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Single ID Card to Access Healthcare Service in All Networks

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 14 (TNA) – Starting January 1, 2024, a single ID card can be used to access healthcare services in all networks in four pilot provinces.

 

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Thailand’s Winter Starts Today

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 14 (TNA) – The Thai Meteorological Department has announced that Thailand has entered the winter season.

 

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PRD Represents Thailand at UNESCO’s CI Forum in Paris

 

 

PARIS (NNT) - The 42nd session of the UNESCO Commission for Communication and Information, held in Paris, France, commenced its two-day event on November 13, emphasizing the enhancement of global communication and information accessibility.

 

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Thailand Launches Drone Project to Enhance Farming

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has announced the launch of an ambitious project that will deploy hundreds of agricultural drones across 500 local communities. The initiative, known as the 1 Tambon 1 Digital project, is a collaboration between the ministry and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA).

 

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DSI cracks down on three more shipping companies in illegal pork import saga

 

Photo courtesy of DSI Facebook page

 

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is taking legal action against three additional shipping companies implicated in illegal pork importation.

 

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Upscale heist takes a mystical turn with revered Thai amulets

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A burglary at a home in an upscale residential area took an unexpected turn when the robbers came across two revered Thai amulets, known as Phee Jook and Phee Junthima.

 

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Spanish chef pleads not guilty to murder charges on Koh Pha Ngan

 

PHOTO: Naewna

 

A Spanish man on trial for allegedly murdering his partner, a Colombian surgeon, has pled not guilty to some of the charges against him. According to an AP report, 29 year old Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a well-known chef in Spain, pleaded not guilty to 2 charges at the Koh Samui Provincial Court yesterday, November 13.

 

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Sign of abundance: Shocking pink millipede spotted in Thai forest

 

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) shared some good news on the discovery of a shocking pink millipede at the Hup Pa Tat limestone in the Pathun Mountain Non-hunting Area in the central province of Uthai Thani. The appearance of the arthropod is an indicator showing the area is abundant with them.

 

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Those in Pattaya welcome Chinese police in Thailand

 

File photo : Chinese tourists enjoy their time in Thailand.

 

The concept of having Chinese police patrol with Thai counterparts in Thailand has met with a mixed reaction with those in Pattaya expressing support.

 

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More Thai youth at risk of diabetes due to their eating habits

 

 

The number of Thais suffering from diabetes is forecast to increase to about 5.3 million in 2040,  from this year’s 4.8 million, with the possibility of an increasing number of cases among children and adolescents, according to forecasts by the International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetes Association of Thailand.

 

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