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Royal Cremation Ceremony for Bus Fire Victims

8 October 2024 15:59

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 8 (TNA) – A sea of mourners gathered at the school to bid farewell to the 23 students and teachers tragically lost in the school bus fire, as a royally-sponsored cremation is held Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was held today at Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani […]

Floods Recede in Chiang Mai City, Leaving Significant Damage

8 October 2024 12:15

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Chiang Mai, Oct 8 (TNA) –The devastating floods in the Chiang Mai city are subsiding, but have left business areas with substantial damage. The floodwaters that have inundated numerous communities and economic zones in Chiang Mai have started to flow back into the Ping River, with the water level dropping below 3.6 meters. Warorot Market […]

Chinese Mansion Empire Under Investigation

8 October 2024 11:20

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Nonthaburi, Oct 8 (TNA) – The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has temporarily seized a luxury housing project funded by Chinese capital, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi pending an investigation. The 12-acre luxury mansion project with a total value of about 1.5 billion baht features approximately 60 five-story villas, each […]

Chiang Mai Faces Severe Flooding

4 October 2024 14:12

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Chiang Mai, Oct 4 (TNA) – Flooding in Chiang Mai has worsened, with water levels rising and spreading across a wider area, despite being slightly lower than the previous flood. The rapid and forceful surge of water has inundated numerous communities and commercial districts, causing significant hardship for residents. This second round of flooding within […]

Bus Owner Offers Compensation after Fatal Fire

4 October 2024 13:33

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 4 (TNA) – The owner of a school bus that caught fire, killing 23 students and teachers in Uthai Thani province, has offered his condolences and provided initial compensation to the victims’ families. He pledged to give full support and care to the three students who remain hospitalized. Funeral rites started yesterday […]

Korean Drug Trafficker Arrested in Thailand

4 October 2024 11:02

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CHONBURI, Oct 4 (TNA) – Thai narcotics police, in cooperation with South Korean authorities, have arrested a South Korean man accused of trafficking crystal methamphetamine also known as “ice” from Thailand to South Korea. Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), said that Mr. Seo Jung Num, […]

Vegetarian Festival Sees Strong Start as Thousands Flock to Shrines

4 October 2024 10:26

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Phuket, Oct 4 (TNA) – The annual Vegetarian Festival kicked off with a surge in attendance as thousands of people dressed in white flocked to temples and shrines across Thailand on its first day. In Phuket, the festival’s epicenter, the atmosphere was vibrant as locals and tourists alike sought blessings from deities. The ceremonial raising […]

Qatar PM Expresses Confidence in Paetongtarn’s Leadership

4 October 2024 10:03

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DOHA, Oct 3 (TNA) – Qatar’s Prime Minister praised Thailand’s youngest female Prime Minister during her visit to Qatar, expressing confidence in Paetongtarn’s leadership and readiness to expand economic cooperation. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday held bilateral talks with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]

Bus Fire Victims Mourned, Investigation Continues

3 October 2024 16:55

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UTHAI THANI, Oct 3 (TNA) – Relatives and family members gathered on Thursday to mourn the 23 victims of a school bus fire in Uthai Thani province, as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the tragedy. The multipurpose building at Wat Khao Phra Ya Sangkharam School was adorned with white flowers as grieving families […]

PM to Address ACD Summit, Hold Bilateral Talks with Four Countries

3 October 2024 15:54

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DOHA, Oct3 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to deliver a statement at the 3rd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit and hold bilateral talks with four countries, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Thursday. The prime minister, who arrived in Doha for the ACD Summit, will meet with leaders from Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, […]

Chiang Mai on High Alert as Flooding Worsens

3 October 2024 15:43

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 3 (TNA) – The city of Chiang Mai is bracing for flooding as heavy rains have triggered landslides and swollen rivers, inundating several districts. Flash floods from the mountains have inundated multiple villages in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province, affecting over 500 households. Although water levels have begun to recede in […]

Save the Children Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Child Road Deaths

3 October 2024 12:45

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Bangkok, Oct 3 (TNA) – Save the Children Thailand has issued an urgent call for enhanced safety measures to prevent the alarming number of child road deaths in the country. Over the past decade, over 26,930 Thai children have lost their lives in road accidents, making it the third leading cause of death among children, […]