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Nakhon Phanom, Sept 20 (TNA) – Tropical Storm Soulik has triggered heavy rainfall in Nakhon Phanom, prompting officials to rush water pumping operations into the Mekong River. To mitigate the effects of the storm, the Nakhon Phanom Municipality has activated large-scale pumps at seven critical points. However, the high water level of the Mekong River, […]

Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA) – Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, conducted an inspection of the preparations for the upcoming royal barge procession at the Wasukri Pier, and Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn). The inspection, which took place on Thursday, was part of the seventh rehearsal for the grand procession. During the visit, the Prime Minister […]

BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s northeastern region is bracing for heavy rainfall tomorrow as a strengthening storm approaches Vietnam’s coast, the Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday. A depression in the upper South China Sea is expected to intensify into a tropical storm, making landfall in Vietnam early Friday, Sept 20. The storm’s outer bands […]

BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has arrested a Singaporean national wanted for drug trafficking who had been living luxuriously in Thailand while evading arrest warrants. ONCB Secretary-General Phanurat Lakboon announced the arrest of Benny Kee Soon Chuan, a suspected key figure in transnational drug trafficking. Kee is […]

BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Attorney General has ordered the prosecution of eight suspects, including vehicle controllers and drivers, in the 2004 Tak Bai incident that resulted in 78 deaths. The suspects face charges of joint murder. The case stems from an October 25, 2004 protest in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province, where authorities […]

BANGKOK, Sept 17 (TNA) – The government has announced a one-time cash handout of 10,000 baht for all state welfare cardholders and disabled people. The payments will begin on Sept 25 and are expected to cost the government approximately 145 billion baht. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the […]

SAMUT SAKHON, Sept 17 (TNA) – A hospital in Samut Sakhon province has acknowledged mistakenly swapping a Thai and a Myanmar newborn, an error that came to light after the Thai father’s suspicions led to DNA testing. The mix-up occurred at Krathum Baen Hospital, where both infants were receiving treatment for infections. Hospital staff removed […]