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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0700
Parks chief defends elephant relocation protocols
The head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Thursday defended his agency’s handling of a fatal elephant relocation operation, while protesters continued to demand his resignation.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0700
Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partners
The election-winning Bhumjaithai Party on Thursday announced three small parties as its initial coalition partners.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:29:00 +0700
Police bust illegal body modification clinic in Chon Buri
CHON BURI - A man has been arrested for running an illegal body‑modification business from his home and promoting his services — including penile enlargement — using techniques he had learned in prison.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0700
Extravagant opera costumes up for auction
GENEVA - Sandra Delpierre’s fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful costumes used in opera performances.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:00 +0700
Foreigners want to adopt a Thai stray dog — here’s how
After a Reddit user asked about bringing a dog they had fallen for in Thailand’s Chiang Mai province to the United States, commenters shared practical advice on international pet adoption.

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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:56:00 +0700
Hat Yai school director dies of injuries after gun attack
SONGKHLA - The director of a Hat Yai school who was shot by an armed teenage attacker while protecting her students succumbed to severe injuries early Thursday morning.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0700
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0700
Thailand's moon-upon-moon ceremony
Thousands of devotees packed Prasat temple in Muang district of Nonthaburi province on Feb 2, 2026, to take part in a rare “moon-upon-moon” holy-water bathing ceremony.  The rite, held beneath the full moon before the 15th lunar nigh...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:12:00 +0700
Chinese New Year spending tipped to rise 5%
An estimated 54.2 billion baht will circulate during the 2026 Lunar New Year, marking a six-year high and 5% growth from the previous year, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerc...

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:49:00 +0700
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.

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