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Health Department Warns of Norovirus Outbreak during Festive Season

17 December 2024 13:38

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BANGKOK. Dec 17 (TNA) – The Department of Health has issued a warning about a potential norovirus outbreak during the upcoming festive season when gatherings and travel are common. Dr. Thiti Sawaengtham, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, highlighted the recent norovirus outbreak affecting over 1,400 students and staff at two schools in Klaeng […]

Myanmar Court Sentences Thai Fishermen to Prison

17 December 2024 10:42

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KAWTHAUNG, Dec 17 (TNA) – A Myanmar court has sentenced four Thai fishermen to prison terms for illegally fishing in Myanmar waters. The sentencing follows a November incident where a Myanmar naval vessel opened fire on a group of Thai fishing boats, resulting in one death and the detention of 31 Thai and Myanmar fishermen. […]

Nakhon Si Thammarat Floods Worsen

16 December 2024 17:04

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Dec 16 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, with the districts of Thasala and Sichon bearing the brunt of the disaster. The death toll from the floods has risen to four, as a man was reported to have drowned in the city area. In Thasala district, […]

Thai Buffalo Beauty Pageant Draws Crowds in Chiang Mai

16 December 2024 15:21

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CHIANGMAI, Dec 16 (TNA) – A unique beauty pageant has captivated crowds in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, as hundreds of buffalo competed for the title. The annual event, organized by Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, showcased the finest specimens of Thailand’s national animal. Among the standout competitors was Chang Udon, a nine-year-old […]

Man Trampled to Death by Wild Elephant in Prachinburi

16 December 2024 11:22

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – A 45-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant from Khao Ang Rue Nai National Park on Sunday. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field in Kabinburi district. Local police, along with officials from the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. The victim’s […]

Beauty Queen Scammed, Suspect Arrested

16 December 2024 10:41

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The police arrested a suspect in connection with a “fake cop” scam that targeted Charlotte Austin, a top-five finalist in the Miss Grand Thailand 2022 pageant. The scammers successfully defrauded her of 4 million baht. Pol. Lt. Gen.Trairong Phewphan, acting commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, revealed that authorities […]

Chumphon Flood Situation Improves Except in Sawi District

16 December 2024 09:36

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The flood situation in Chumphon Province has improved, with water levels receding in many areas after six districts were inundated on Saturday. However, Sawi District continues to face severe flooding, affecting thousands of residents. In Sawi, several sub-districts, particularly those along the Sawi River, remain submerged. The ancient Phra […]

PM Leads Pheu Thai Team on Seminar Trip to Hua Hin

13 December 2024 15:55

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BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took a one-day leave from official duties on Friday to lead members of her Pheu Thai Party on a train journey to Hua Hin for a party seminar. Former Prime Ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and Srettha Thavisin joined the event, creating an amicable atmosphere among attendees. […]

Bangkok, TikTok Partner to Expand #BKKFoodBank

13 December 2024 14:29

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BANGKOK, Dec 13 (TNA) – Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and TikTok have joined forces to expand the #BKKFoodBank project, aiming to reduce food waste and provide essential supplies to vulnerable communities. In the past two years, the initiative has successfully reduced carbon dioxide emissions by over 2 million kilograms and established Food Banks in all […]

Phu Kradueng National Park Closed Indefinitely After Elephant Attack

13 December 2024 11:40

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LOEI, Dec 13 (TNA) – Phu Kradueng National Park has been indefinitely closed starting today after a tourist was killed by a wild elephant. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a 49-year-old female tourist was attacked and killed by a wild elephant while hiking with a friend on a trail leading to Phen Phop […]

Thai PM Unveils 5 Key Policies

12 December 2024 15:30

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ฺBANGKOK, Dec 12 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined the government’s first 90-day achievements and key policies for 2025 on Thursday, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to national development and addressing critical challenges. The Prime Minister presided over the announcement of the government’s performance results under the theme “2025: Thailand’s Real Opportunities” and delivered […]

Elephant Kills Tourist at Phu Kradueng National Park

12 December 2024 09:23

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LOEI, Dec 12 (TNA) – A Thai national has died after being attacked by a wild elephant at Phu Kradueng National Park, prompting park officials to close off some hiking trails. The 49-year-old woman was hiking with a friend on a trail leading to Phen Phop Mai Waterfall when she was attacked on Wednesday morning. […]