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Bangkok to Mandate Microchips for Dogs, Cats

4 November 2024 16:36

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BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – Bangkok is preparing to enact a new ordinance to regulate pet ownership within urban areas, aiming to prevent disturbances caused by both domestic and stray animals. The ordinance will mandate microchipping for dogs and cats to identify owners, limit the number of pets allowed per household based on living space, […]

Orders Flooding in for “Moo Deng” Krathongs

4 November 2024 14:48

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UTTARADIT, Nov 4 (TNA ) – Riding the current bouncy pig trend, two women from Uttaradit province have created krathongs (traditional floating baskets) featuring the popular Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo star at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province for sale during the Loy Krathong festival, receiving an overwhelming response with orders flooding in. […]

CIB Busts Illegal Chinese Recycling Plant, Seizes Toxins

4 November 2024 11:49

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PRACHINBURI, Nov 4 (TNA) – Thai police have raided a Chinese-owned recycling plant in Prachinburi province, seizing over 41.5 tons of hazardous waste, officials said. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in conjunction with the Department of Industrial Works, conducted the raid after receiving complaints from local residents about the illegal operation of three factories in […]

Northern Travel Co-Pay Campaign Launched

1 November 2024 16:09

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BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a new domestic tourism stimulus campaign on Friday offering 10,000 subsidies worth up to 400 baht ($11) each for travelers visiting 17 northern provinces. This initiative is part of the TAT’s efforts to revive the local economy following recent floods. To participate, travelers […]

Thai Workers Killed in Rocket Attack Near Lebanon Border

1 November 2024 13:36

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BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – Four Thai workers were killed and one was injured in a rocket attack near Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. The incident occurred when the workers and their employer, who was also killed, entered a restricted military zone in Metula, a town on Israel’s northern […]

Four Thai Nationals Killed in Israel-Lebanon Border Attack

1 November 2024 12:09

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BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA, REUTERS) – Four Thai nationals were killed and one was wounded in a rocket attack near the town of Metula, close to Israel-Lebanon border, Thailand’s Foreign Minister said on Friday. The minister, Maris Sangiampongsa expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and has instructed the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv to provide […]

Viral Pygmy Hippo Named Thailand’s Cultural Ambassador for Loy Krathong Festival

1 November 2024 11:22

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BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Culture has chosen Moo Deng, a three-month-old pygmy hippopotamus that became an internet sensation, as the official presenter for the upcoming Loy Krathong festival. Loy Krathong is a beautiful Thai festival celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. People gather by rivers and […]

Democrats Rally Voters in Swing States

31 October 2024 15:32

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SEATTLE, Oct 31 (TNA) – With less than 10 days until the U.S. presidential election, Democratic volunteers in Washington State are mounting a phone banking campaign to secure votes in crucial battleground states, as polls show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. In a phone banking center in Seattle, more than 20 […]

Chiang Mai Zoo Gets Spooky for Halloween

31 October 2024 11:02

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CHIANG MAI, Oct 31 (TNA) – Chiang Mai Zoo has transformed into a spooky wonderland for Halloween, with staff members dressed as ghosts to greet visitors. Zookeepers and staff, including Director Wuttichai Muangman who dressed as Count Dracula, handed out candy to children and interacted with visitors in various spooky costumes. Animals, such as the […]

Jay Fai Denies Retirement, Plans Future Projects

31 October 2024 10:37

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BANGKOK, Oct 31 (TNA) – Renowned street food chef Supinya “Jay Fai” Junsuta has clarified reports about her retirement, stating she will continue operating her Michelin-starred restaurant beyond 2025. The 81-year-old chef, famous for her signature crab omelettes and known locally as “Jay Fai,” said recent speculation about her retirement stemmed from a misunderstanding during […]

Thailand Bans Export of Raw Palm Oil

31 October 2024 10:22

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Commerce Ministry temporarily banned the export of raw palm oil, focusing on effective stock management after the production is reduced due to the drought and plant diseases.

Thailand Delays Winter Arrival

30 October 2024 15:49

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BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – Thailand’s Meteorological Department has postponed its official announcement of the winter season, citing unfavorable weather conditions across the country. The department had initially predicted that winter would arrive on October 29. According to spokesperson for the Meteorological Department, the upper parts of Thailand are still experiencing rainfall and temperatures below […]