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Buddha’s Tooth Relic Arrives in Thailand, Public Invited to Pay Respects

4 December 2024 12:15

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BANGKOK, Dec 4 (TNA) – The sacred Buddha’s tooth relic from China is set to arrive in Thailand this afternoon, embarking on a procession to the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground where it will be enshrined for public veneration. Earlier today, a Thai delegation led by Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Chousak Sirinil departed for […]

Tomyum Kung: Thailand’s Spicy Soup Earns UNESCO Heritage Status

4 December 2024 09:58

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BANGKOK, Dec 4 (TNA) – Thailand’s iconic Tomyum Kung, a spicy shrimp soup, has been added to UNESCO’s prestigious list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Thai Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday. The decision, made at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Asuncion, Paraguay, recognizes […]

Thai Fishermen Captured by Myanmar Safe

3 December 2024 15:56

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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) – The four Thai fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy last week are safe and efforts are underway to bring them home soon, Thailand’s top military commander has confirmed. The incident occurred on November 30 when Myanmar navy vessels, claiming that a group of Thai fishing boats had entered Myanmar’s maritime waters […]

Yala Floods Start to Recede as Southern Thailand Counts the Cost

3 December 2024 15:51

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YALA, Dec 3 (TNA) – Floodwaters have started to recede in all eight districts of Yala province, southern Thailand, but the aftermath has left a trail of destruction. The floods in Yala, which began on November 26, affected a total of 64,584 households and caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. The disaster has resulted […]

Thailand Busts Massive Cross-Border Cable Network

3 December 2024 10:54

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TAK, Dec 3 (TNA) – Thai authorities have dismantled a massive illegal cable network that was being used to power cross-border call center scam operations. The network, which spanned nearly three kilometers and crossed the Thai-Myanmar border, is believed to be the largest of its kind ever discovered in the country. In a joint operation, […]

Bangkok Gears Up for Historic Same-Sex Marriage Registrations

3 December 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) – Bangkok is set to offer same-sex marriage registrations, starting January 22, 2025. The city’s readiness follows the official publication of the same-sex marriage law in the Royal Gazette on September 24, 2024. Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon announced the city’s preparedness at a press conference, alongside civil society groups and […]

Landslide Damages Cars in Southern Thailand as Floodwaters Recedes

2 December 2024 16:39

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YALA, Dec 2 (TNA) – A landslide has damaged several vehicles parked behind the Betong Municipality building in Yala province, southern Thailand, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. Rescue workers have successfully removed five vehicles from the landslide site, but three remain buried under the debris. As a precautionary […]

Former Commerce Minister Released on Parole

2 December 2024 14:45

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BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Boonsong Teriyapirom, a former Thai commerce minister who was convicted in a high-profile rice-pledging scheme, has been released on parole, the Department of Corrections announced on Monday. Boonsong who was sentenced to 48 years in prison, had his sentence reduced through royal pardons and met the criteria for parole after […]

Bangkok Choked by Orange-Level Air Pollution

2 December 2024 11:36

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BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Bangkok residents in multiple areas are facing a resurgence of hazardous PM2.5 pollution, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Air Quality Data Center reporting that air quality has exceeded standard levels, reaching an orange-level warning that could impact health in 63 areas on Monday. As of 7:00 AM, the 24-hour average PM2.5 […]

Myanmar Navy Fires on Thai Fishing Boats

2 December 2024 11:12

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RANONG, Dec 2 (TNA) – Myanmar navy forces, claiming that a group of Thai fishing boats had entered Myanmar’s maritime waters, shot at Thai fishing vessels, resulting in one sailor’s death and multiple crew members being held, Thai officials said. The incident occurred on November 30 when Myanmar navy vessels allegedly fired upon Thai fishing […]

Illegal Chinese Clinic Busted in Bangkok

28 November 2024 16:04

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BANGKOK, Nov 28 (TNA) – A joint operation by Bangkok Metropolitan Police, the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), and local police has resulted in the crackdown of an illegal Chinese-owned beauty clinic in the RCA area. The clinic, operating under the name “Saloon Jek,” offered a wide range of services including surgery, injections, massages, […]

Severe Flooding Affects Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Thailand

28 November 2024 15:28

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NARATHIWAT, Nov 28 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Southern Thailand, affecting over 100,000 people in Narathiwat province alone. Schools have been closed, roads cut off, and residents evacuated as water levels continue to rise. In Narathiwat, three major rivers – Bang Nara, Sai Buri, and Go-Lok – have overflowed their banks, […]