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Methanol-Laced Liquor Kills Six in Thailand

30 August 2024 11:40

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BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – At least six people have died and dozens more have fallen ill after consuming methanol-laced liquor in Thailand, health officials said on Friday. The incident has prompted a government crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution. The outbreak, centered in the eastern part of Bangkok, has primarily affected low-income communities. […]

Former Police Chief Indicted for Role in Red Bull Heir Case

29 August 2024 15:25

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BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Former Thai National Police Chief Somyot Poompunmuang and seven others were formally indicted today for allegedly helping Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, the scion of the renowned family behind the Red Bull energy drink empire, evade prosecution in a high-profile 2012 hit-and-run case. The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct accepted […]

One Worker Dead, Rescue Efforts Continue for Two Trapped in Tunnel Collapse

29 August 2024 13:13

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Aug 29 (TNA) – Rescue efforts are ongoing after a tunnel collapse at a high-speed rail construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, claimed the life of one worker. The incident occurred on August 24 when a portion of the tunnel collapsed, trapping three workers underground. Despite five days of intensive rescue operations, […]

Pheu Thai and Democrat Parties Join Forces in New Thai Government

28 August 2024 16:27

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BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) – In a surprising political move, Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has formally invited the Democrat Party to join its coalition government, brushing aside past conflicts. The announcement, made on August 28, marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, as the two parties have historically been on opposing sides. Pheu […]

TAT Invites Visitors to Spooky Chiang Mai Festival

28 August 2024 15:24

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CHIANG MAI, Aug 28 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting both locals and tourists to experience the supernatural at the “Goosebumps Chiang Mai” festival, a continuation of the earlier Bangkok event. Set to take place from August 29 to September 1 at the railway public park in the Muang Chiang Mai […]

Probe on Buddha Statue Construction After Fatal Landslide

28 August 2024 11:33

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PHUKET, Aug 28 (TNA) – A deadly landslide that killed 13 people in Phuket’s Karon district on August 23 has raised questions about the impact of construction on Nakkerd Hills, home to a massive Buddha statue and religious park. Authorities, including forestry officials, environmental agencies, religious authorities, and local government, have launched an investigation into […]

Court Dismisses Petition against Election Commission

27 August 2024 16:33

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Election Commission (EC) of attempting to overthrow the democratic system of government with the King as Head of State by issuing regulations that allegedly allowed for widespread senatorial electoral fraud. The petitioner had argued that the EC’s regulations for […]

Bangkok Braces for Northern Floodwaters

27 August 2024 12:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities say they are prepared to handle northern floodwaters, expecting water from Sukhothai to reach the capital in six days. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that while the city is more concerned about rainfall, the overall situation regarding northern floodwaters appears manageable. He reassured residents that the current circumstances […]

Thailand’s North Struggles with Devastating Floods

27 August 2024 10:23

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CHIANG RAI, Aug 27 (TNA) – The flood situation in northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai province remains dire, with the district of Khun Tan particularly hard-hit. Overflowing from the Ing River, the floodwaters have submerged homes and agricultural land, affecting over 1,500 households for four days. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to visit flood-affected […]

Sinkhole Appears at Electric Train Station Access

27 August 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – A section of the footpath near the Fai Chai MRT station collapsed on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The sinkhole, estimated to be around two meters deep, appeared beneath the elevated train station. While the exact depth of the cavity remains unknown, its width is significant enough for […]

Yom River floods Sukhothai, homes submerged

26 August 2024 16:02

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SUKHOTHAI, Aug 26 (TNA) – A massive surge of water from the Yom River, originating from Wang Chin district in Phrae province, has inundated homes in the northern districts of Sukhothai, including Sawankhalok and Sri Samrong, after flood barriers collapsed at multiple points. In some areas, floodwaters have reached nearly the second floor of houses. […]

Police Crack Down on Illegal Alcohol Production After Methanol Poisoning Deaths

26 August 2024 14:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying their investigation into the source of methanol-laced bootleg alcohol that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens in recent days. The cluster of poisoning cases, centered around the Minburi district of Bangkok, has prompted a widespread crackdown on illegal alcohol production. Police have traced […]