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Wa Army Maintains Positions Despite Thai Withdrawal Request

20 December 2024 16:00

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MAE HONG SON, Dec 20 (TNA) – The United Wa State Army (UWSA), a powerful ethnic armed group in Myanmar, has shown no signs of withdrawing its troops from bases located on disputed border areas along the Thai-Myanmar border, despite recent negotiations with Thai military officials. Approximately 50 UWSA soldiers are stationed at two bases […]

Family Dispute Leads to Deadly Rampage

20 December 2024 10:53

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BUNG KAN, Dec 20 (TNA) – A man in northeastern Thailand fatally shot two people and injured three others before taking his own life on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. in Ban Phon Kaeo village, Phon Charoen district, Bung Kan province. Police received reports of a man firing a weapon at villagers. […]

Gunman Kills Two, Before Taking his Own Life

19 December 2024 15:25

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BUNG KAN, Dec 19 (TNA) – A man has gone on a deadly rampage, killing 2 people and wounding 2 others in the northeastern province of Bung Kan. After a standoff with police, the gunman took his own life. The incident occurred in Porncharoen district, with reports suggesting the assailant, a 33-year-old man, fired indiscriminately […]

Wild Elephants Invade Farmland, Devouring Crops

19 December 2024 14:58

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NAKHONRATCHASIMA, Dec 19 (TNA) – Dozens of wild elephants have caused panic in a village in Nakhon Ratchasima province after they broke off into smaller groups and raided nearby farms. Local residents were forced to brave the cold night to drive the herd away, fearing the animals would enter their homes. Suriyong Phasi, the sub-district […]

Tiktoker Killed in Train Accident during Filming Video

19 December 2024 11:37

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RATCABURI, Dec 19 (TNA) – An English tutor was struck and killed by a train while filming a video for social media content near the Chulalongkorn Bridge railway station in Ratchaburi province on Wednesday. The victim, 51-year-old Viroj Aranyakhet, was filming himself at the railway track when he was struck by a train. The impact […]

Police Officer Killed as Migrant Smuggling Truck Crashes at Checkpoint

19 December 2024 10:57

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KAMPHAENG PHET, Dec 19 (TNA) – A Thai police officer was killed when a pickup truck carrying a group of illegal migrant workers crashed through a checkpoint in the lower northern province of Kamphaeng Phet. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when police set up a roadblock in Muang district following intelligence reports of a […]

“Sudkhet” Tiger Becomes Star at Tiger Park in Pattaya

19 December 2024 10:07

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“Sudkhet,” the only one golden tiger in the Eastern Region of Thailand, becomes a new rising superstar as it is only 11 months old and very cute and playful big cat.

Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon Experiences Swiss-Like Chill

18 December 2024 15:18

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CHIANG MAI, Dec 18 (TNA) – Temperatures plummeted to a chilly 5 degrees Celsius on Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak, as a cold wave swept across the northern region. The mountain’s stunning landscape, often compared to Switzerland, has attracted numerous visitors seeking to experience the winter wonderland. Baan Khun Klang, a village nestled in the […]

Gas Tank Explosion at Rayong Steel Plant Injures Dozens

18 December 2024 14:36

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RAYONG, Dec 18 (TNA) – A gas tank explosion occurred at a steel factory in Ban Khai district, Rayong province on Wednesday, injuring dozens of workers and trapping several others inside the plant. The blast took place at around 10:30 AM at Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., a steel manufacturing facility located in Ban […]

Bangkok to Pilot Beggar Crackdown on Sukhumvit Road

18 December 2024 11:53

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BANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and the Royal Thai Police have joined forces to launch a pilot project aimed at tackling the issue of beggars and homeless people on Sukhumvit Road. Following a meeting between Governor Chadchart and Police General Kitrat Phanphet, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Royal Thai […]

Thai PM Visits Flood-Hit Southern Province

18 December 2024 11:06

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ฺBANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday to assess the damage caused by recent floods and oversee relief efforts. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with local officials and gave instructions for assisting those affected by the disaster. She assured residents that […]

Nakhon Si Thammarat Flood Situation Improves

17 December 2024 16:09

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Dec 17 (TNA) – The severe flooding that inundated the center of Nakhon Si Thammarat province has started to subside, allowing for the reopening of major roads. Aerial footage shows that while the city center remains partially submerged, the water levels have decreased significantly compared to the previous day. However, certain […]