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Four Injured in Chemical Storage Tank Fire in Map Ta Phut

06 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

06 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

06 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

06 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

06 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 […]

Drought Crisis Hits Northeast Thailand

06 May 2024 12:32

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, May 8 (TNA) – Northeastern Thailand is currently facing a drought crisis, with major dams at less than 50% capacity. The northeastern region, especially in Nakhon Ratchasima Province is grappling with a severe drought amid extremely hot weather and anticipated rainfall shortage, affecting both agricultural activities and consumer consumption. Farmers in Kham Thale […]

Visa Waiver Extended for Tourists from India, Taiwan

06 May 2024 16:06

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BANGKOK, May 7 (TNA) – The Cabinet has approved the extension of the visa exemption for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, Kenikar Unjit stated that the Cabinet meeting approved the extension in principle as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Those entering the […]

More Chinese Suspects Arrested in Kidnap for Ransom Case

06 May 2024 15:18

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BANGKOK, May 7 (TNA) – Two more suspects have been detained in Bangkok in connection with the abduction of a Chinese national for a ransom of 2.5 million baht. The incident occurred when the Chinese man was abducted from a hotel in the Din Daeng area by a group of men with the intention of […]

Major Rehearsal for Royal Ploughing Ceremony Conducted

06 May 2024 11:37

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BANGKOK, May 7 (TNA) – Today marks the second major rehearsal of the royal ploughing ceremony as the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is ensuring that all preparations are in place. Scheduled for two days, the ceremony will begin on May 9 at the Temple of Emerald Buddha with the blessing ceremony for the rice […]

Hairstyles for LGBTQ+ Students Embrace Their Identities

06 May 2024 10:25

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, May 7 (TNA) – A renowned school in Nakhon Ratchasima has dress code regulations, allowing boys to have long hair and girls to have short hair. The Bunwatthana School Students’ Council Facebook page posted images of dress code regulations for students for the academic year 2024. The images depicted students from both junior […]

Man Dies After Falling into Tube Well

06 May 2024 16:35

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BANGKOK, May 3 (TNA) – A man died after falling into a 15-meter tube well on the median strip of Ladprao Road in Bangkok. Rescue teams quickly responded to the incident, retrieving the man’s body from the 15-meter-deep well, equivalent to the height of a 2-3-story building. Witnesses recounted that the man, approximately 170 centimeters […]

Residents Forced to Seek Shelter after Chemical Warehouse Fire

06 May 2024 14:05

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AYUTTHAYA, May 3 (TNA) – Following the fire at an illicit chemical warehouse in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, residents continue to face repercussions as the lingering strong chemical odors have rendered it unsafe for them to return home. The incident, which occurred on May 1, prompted the evacuation of all 35 patients from the Phachi […]