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Muay Thai Recognized Globally, Drives Economy

10 October 2024 09:46

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BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, has seen a surge in global recognition. The combat sport is now professionally regulated by the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muaythai and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur. This increased recognition led the United Nations to acknowledge Muay Thai as a sport for […]

Thai PM Orders Safety Checks for 13,000 Gas-Powered Buses

9 October 2024 14:59

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BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister has ordered a comprehensive safety inspection of all 13,000 gas-powered buses operating in the country within the next 60 days. Until the checks are completed, these buses will be taken off the road. The government is also reviewing existing laws related to public transportation to ensure stricter […]

ASEAN Summit: Thai PM Proposes 3 Key Priorities

9 October 2024 14:43

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VIENTIANE, Oct 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today outlined a three-pronged approach to deepening ASEAN cooperation at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, held in the Laotian capital Vientiane. In her address to fellow ASEAN leaders, Paetongtarn emphasized the importance of people-centered ASEAN and highlighted the potential of regional collaboration to address […]

Floods Raise Elephant Safety Concerns

9 October 2024 12:13

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 9 (TNA) – Flash floods in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province have claimed the life of another elephant, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and disaster preparedness in the region’s elephant camps. The latest casualty, a 70-year-old elephant named Tamon, died from shock and stress five days after being rescued from rising floodwaters […]

Israeli Embassy in Thailand Holds Memorial for Oct 7 Attack Victims

9 October 2024 09:49

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BANGKOK, Oct 9 (TNA) – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand held a memorial ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel. The October 7, 2023, assaults resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 innocent civilians, including 41 Thai nationals. Additionally, 31 Thais were taken hostage, with some later released but […]

Two Elephants Drown in Chiang Mai Sanctuary Flood

8 October 2024 16:55

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 8 (TNA) – A recent flood at the Save Elephant Foundation in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai province, has resulted in the tragic loss of two elephants. The sanctuary, home to over 100 elephants and thousands of other abandoned, sick, and disabled animals, was inundated by floodwaters reaching nearly five meters in […]

Royal Cremation Ceremony for Bus Fire Victims

8 October 2024 15:59

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 8 (TNA) – A sea of mourners gathered at the school to bid farewell to the 23 students and teachers tragically lost in the school bus fire, as a royally-sponsored cremation is held Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was held today at Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani […]

Floods Recede in Chiang Mai City, Leaving Significant Damage

8 October 2024 12:15

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Chiang Mai, Oct 8 (TNA) –The devastating floods in the Chiang Mai city are subsiding, but have left business areas with substantial damage. The floodwaters that have inundated numerous communities and economic zones in Chiang Mai have started to flow back into the Ping River, with the water level dropping below 3.6 meters. Warorot Market […]

Chinese Mansion Empire Under Investigation

8 October 2024 11:20

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Nonthaburi, Oct 8 (TNA) – The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has temporarily seized a luxury housing project funded by Chinese capital, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi pending an investigation. The 12-acre luxury mansion project with a total value of about 1.5 billion baht features approximately 60 five-story villas, each […]

Chiang Mai Faces Severe Flooding

4 October 2024 14:12

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Chiang Mai, Oct 4 (TNA) – Flooding in Chiang Mai has worsened, with water levels rising and spreading across a wider area, despite being slightly lower than the previous flood. The rapid and forceful surge of water has inundated numerous communities and commercial districts, causing significant hardship for residents. This second round of flooding within […]

Bus Owner Offers Compensation after Fatal Fire

4 October 2024 13:33

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 4 (TNA) – The owner of a school bus that caught fire, killing 23 students and teachers in Uthai Thani province, has offered his condolences and provided initial compensation to the victims’ families. He pledged to give full support and care to the three students who remain hospitalized. Funeral rites started yesterday […]

Korean Drug Trafficker Arrested in Thailand

4 October 2024 11:02

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CHONBURI, Oct 4 (TNA) – Thai narcotics police, in cooperation with South Korean authorities, have arrested a South Korean man accused of trafficking crystal methamphetamine also known as “ice” from Thailand to South Korea. Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), said that Mr. Seo Jung Num, […]