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Vegetarian Festival Sees Strong Start as Thousands Flock to Shrines

4 October 2024 10:26

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Phuket, Oct 4 (TNA) – The annual Vegetarian Festival kicked off with a surge in attendance as thousands of people dressed in white flocked to temples and shrines across Thailand on its first day. In Phuket, the festival’s epicenter, the atmosphere was vibrant as locals and tourists alike sought blessings from deities. The ceremonial raising […]

Qatar PM Expresses Confidence in Paetongtarn’s Leadership

4 October 2024 10:03

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DOHA, Oct 3 (TNA) – Qatar’s Prime Minister praised Thailand’s youngest female Prime Minister during her visit to Qatar, expressing confidence in Paetongtarn’s leadership and readiness to expand economic cooperation. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday held bilateral talks with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]

Bus Fire Victims Mourned, Investigation Continues

3 October 2024 16:55

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 3 (TNA) – Relatives and family members gathered on Thursday to mourn the 23 victims of a school bus fire in Uthai Thani province, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the tragedy. The multipurpose building at Wat Khao Phra Ya Sangkharam School was adorned with white flowers as grieving families […]

PM to Address ACD Summit, Hold Bilateral Talks with Four Countries

3 October 2024 15:54

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DOHA, Oct3 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to deliver a statement at the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit and hold bilateral talks with four countries, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday. The prime minister, who arrived in Doha for the ACD Summit, will meet with leaders from Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, […]

Chiang Mai on High Alert as Flooding Worsens

3 October 2024 15:43

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 3 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai is bracing for flooding as heavy rains have triggered landslides and swollen rivers, inundating several districts. Flash floods from the mountains have inundated multiple villages in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province, affecting over 500 households. Although water levels have begun to recede in […]

Save the Children Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Child Road Deaths

3 October 2024 12:45

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Bangkok, Oct 3 (TNA) – Save the Children Thailand has issued an urgent call for enhanced safety measures to prevent the alarming number of child road deaths in the country. Over the past decade, over 26,930 Thai children have lost their lives in road accidents, making it the third leading cause of death among children, […]

Collective Funeral for 23 Bus Fire Victims to Begin in Hometown

3 October 2024 12:16

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 3 (TNA) – The bodies of 23 students and teachers who tragically perished in a bus fire were returned to their hometown on Wednesday. A collective funeral service will be held on Thursday. Following the identification of all victims from Tuesday’s tragedy, a somber procession carried the bodies from the Police General […]

A Million Colorful Jellyfish Draw Tourists to Trat Province

3 October 2024 11:06

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TRAT, Oct 3 (TNA) – A stunning natural phenomenon is captivating visitors to Trat Province as a million colorful jellyfish have been spotted in the waters off Ban Klong San beach. Local residents and officials are inviting tourists to witness this rare and beautiful sight before it disappears. Somnuek Hongwisate, former local chief explained that […]

Woman with mental health history steals car from shopping mall

3 October 2024 09:37

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Bangkok, Oct 3 (TNA) – A woman with a history of mental illness has been arrested after stealing a brand-new Honda HRV from a shopping mall in Bangkok’s Ratchadaphisek area. Surveillance footage shows the chaotic scene as security guards attempted to stop the woman from fleeing the mall. The thief, driving the black SUV, rammed […]

School Bus Fire Victims Identified

2 October 2024 15:23

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BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Relatives of the 23 victims killed in Tuesday’s school bus fire in central Thailand gathered at the Institute of Forensic Medicine on Wednesday morning to claim the bodies of their loved ones. Forensic officials began preparing coffins early in the day, planning the transportation of the remains back to Uthai […]

PM Monitors Preparations for Northern Floodwaters

2 October 2024 14:46

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BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra inspected flood prevention measures for Bangkok and surrounding provinces on Wednesday, as authorities prepare for the arrival of northern floodwaters. The Royal Irrigation Department and Bangkok Governor assured full readiness to manage the situation. Accompanied by Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Prime Minister was briefed on […]

Bus Driver Surrenders After Fatal Blaze, Vehicle Found to Be 54 Years Old

2 October 2024 10:42

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ANG THONG, Oct 2 (TNA) – The driver of a tour bus that caught fire, killing several schoolchildren and teachers, has turned himself in to police. Saman Chanput, 48, surrendered to police in Ang Thong province late Tuesday after fleeing the bus fire scene to hide at a relative’s house. He is being questioned about […]