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SWAT Teams Battle for Supremacy at Royal Thai Police Challenge

14 May 2024 11:34

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BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Police are hosting the SWAT Challenge 2024, a grueling competition to identify the nation’s top special operations teams. This year’s event, held from May 13-18, 2024, aims to select the best team to represent Thailand at the upcoming UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai. The competition serves as […]

Phi Phi Islands Halt Dive to Save Corals

14 May 2024 11:14

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KRABI, May 14 (TNA) – The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has announced a temporary closure of certain diving areas to mitigate the impact of human activities on the ongoing coral bleaching phenomenon. Shallow diving is temporarily prohibited at Koh Kai (North, East, and West sides), Koh Poda (North side), […]

Bangkok Buses Get a Boost: BMTA to Add 3,300 New Rides

14 May 2024 10:21

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Bangkok, May 14 (TNA) – In an effort to enhance the quality of public bus services, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has initiated plans to procure 3,390 new air-conditioned, clean energy buses to improve public transportation. Deputy transport minister Manaporn Charoensri said the procurement will be implemented in three phases. Phase 1: Leasing 350 […]

Rock Carving Found in Buriram, Age Unknown

13 May 2024 16:25

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BURIRAM, May 13 (TNA) – The Fine Arts Department has dispatched archaeologists to collaborate with relevant agencies to survey a site where rock carving has been discovered on a mountain in Buriram Province. The discovery was made by villagers who were foraging for mushrooms in the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary and stumbled upon the rock […]

Bo Sang Umbrellas: Chiang Mai Craft Facing Extinction

13 May 2024 14:28

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CHIANG MAI, May 13 (TNA) – Bo Sang umbrellas, a renowned Chiang Mai handicraft with a rich 200-year-old Lanna heritage, have evolved in design and patterns to keep up with modern trends while preserving their artisanal value. This has garnered worldwide attention, generating over 500 million baht in annual revenue. However, Bo Sang umbrellas are […]

River Embankment Collapses in Nonthaburi

13 May 2024 11:07

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NONTHABURI, May13 (TNA) – A river embankment along the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi Province has collapsed for over 70 meters, causing damage to nearby houses. Residents have reported that their houses are leaning, cracked, and have broken roof beams and tiles. They are calling on relevant authorities to provide assistance. The embankment is located […]

Level 2 Emergency Declared After Chemical Storage Tank Fire

9 May 2024 15:24

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RAYONG, May 9 (TNA) – A Level 2 emergency has been declared after a chemical storage tank explosion at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. The explosion, which occurred at 10:30 AM at a C-9 (nine) aromatic chemical tank owned by Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal Co., Ltd., has caused a fire that is still […]

Four Injured in Chemical Storage Tank Fire in Map Ta Phut

9 May 2024 14:04

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RAYONG, May 9 (TNA) – Fire broke out at a chemical storage tank farm in Map Ta Phut, injuring four people on Thursday. The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office of Rayong Province, along with Pollution Control Department officials and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), are investigating the fire at a pyrolysis gasoline tank […]

Coral Bleaching Found in Lanta Islands

9 May 2024 11:51

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KRABI, May 9 (TNA) – Coral bleaching has been found in the Mu Ko Lanta marine national park during a recent survey by park officials.Officials dove down to assess coral bleaching and collect marine debris.A survey around Rok Island, 10-15% of the corals at a depth of 1-5 meters were found to be bleached. Hump […]

Phuket Introduces Electric Buses to Ease Traffic Woes

9 May 2024 10:53

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PHUKET, May 9 (TNA) – Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has been struggling with severe traffic congestion in recent years. While the government’s public transportation system in Phuket has not grown in tandem with tourism, a group of local businesses has launched a pilot project to provide free electric buses in Phuket’s Old Town to […]

Building Collapses during Demolition

8 May 2024 16:33

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BANGKOK, May 8 (TNA) – A commercial building in Bangkok’s Bang Phlat district collapsed on Wednesday morning during demolition work. The incident caused debris to scatter across the sidewalk and road surface at the entrance of Soi Charan Sanitwong 93. Fortunately, no one was injured, but some nearby buildings were damaged. According to the foreman […]

MWA Warns of Potential Tap Water Taste Change from High Tides

8 May 2024 15:56

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BANGKOK, May 8 (TNA) – The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has issued an advisory warning that tap water may experience changes in taste variations during certain periods between May 9 and 15. This is due to another round of high tides in the Chao Phraya River. The high tides are expected to push saltwater further […]