Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Tightens Controls on Substandard Imports, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 26th, to Sunday, September 1st, 2024.

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!

1. Thailand Tightens Controls on Substandard Imports to Protect the Local Market.

The Thai Ministry of Commerce is stepping up efforts to regulate low-quality imports and protect Thai businesses, with stricter inspections and new regulations for foreign online platforms.

2. Two Brothers Arrested in Bangkok’s Methanol Alcohol Deaths, Six Lives Lost.

Thai police arrested two suspects linked to the “Ya Dong Cluster” deaths in Min Buri, Bangkok, where six people died from consuming herb-infused Thai alcohol.

2. Khwansuda Wins Bronze in Taekwondo, Securing Thailand’s First Medal at Paris Paralympics 2024.

Thailand’s Khwansuda Phuangkitcha won a bronze medal in women’s 47 kg taekwondo at the 2024 Paralympics, securing Thailand’s first medal in Paris.

4. Update: Three Workers Bodies Recovered from Thai-Chinese Rail Tunnel After 126-Hour Operation.

Rescuers recovered three workers’ bodies trapped in the Khlong Phai tunnel collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima. The SRT expressed condolences and gratitude to all involved in the 126-hour operation.

5. Acting Deputy PM Aims for Swift Completion of New Thai Cabinet Review by mid-September.

Acting Deputy PM updated on the vetting of “Paetongtarn 1” Cabinet ministers, addressing the National Anti-Corruption Commission concerns. The process is expected to conclude by September 15.

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!

This article originally appeared on our sister website The TPN National News.

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