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Yom River floods Sukhothai, homes submerged

26 August 2024 16:02

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SUKHOTHAI, Aug 26 (TNA) – A massive surge of water from the Yom River, originating from Wang Chin district in Phrae province, has inundated homes in the northern districts of Sukhothai, including Sawankhalok and Sri Samrong, after flood barriers collapsed at multiple points. In some areas, floodwaters have reached nearly the second floor of houses. […]

Police Crack Down on Illegal Alcohol Production After Methanol Poisoning Deaths

26 August 2024 14:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying their investigation into the source of methanol-laced bootleg alcohol that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens in recent days. The cluster of poisoning cases, centered around the Minburi district of Bangkok, has prompted a widespread crackdown on illegal alcohol production. Police have traced […]

Urgent Search for 3 Missing Workers After Tunnel Collapse

26 August 2024 10:50

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Aug 26 (TNA) – A search and rescue operation is underway after a tunnel collapse at a high-speed rail construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province left three workers missing. The incident occurred on the night of August 24, within the Khlong Pai tunnel, part of the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed rail project. The deputy […]

Plane Crash Investigation Continues Amid Difficult Conditions

23 August 2024 14:31

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CHACHOENGSAO, Aug 23 (TNA) – Thai authorities are racing against time to recover more remains from the site of a small plane crash that occurred yesterday in Bang Pakong district while experts on the scene have confirmed the aircraft was not equipped with a black box. Rescue teams, including forensic experts from the Royal Thai […]

Thaksin:10,000 Baht to Reach Vulnerable Groups in Sept

23 August 2024 12:55

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BANGKOK, Aug 23 (TNA) – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced that 14.5 million vulnerable individuals will receive 10,000 baht each in September. At the “Vision for Thailand 2024” event, Thaksin presented his vision for the first time since his return. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries, including cabinet ministers, business leaders, and […]

Phuket Floods Claim Five Lives as Landslide Hits Rental Rooms

23 August 2024 11:48

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PHUKET, Aug 23 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall that lashed Phuket overnight triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, officials said on Friday. The heavy downpour caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and roads and leaving residents scrambling to safety. A landslide swept through a rental house complex […]

Devastating Floods Hit Nan Province

22 August 2024 16:26

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NAN, Aug 22 (TNA) – The flood situation in Nan province has reached a critical level, with ten districts affected. Numerous rivers have overflowed their banks, inundating homes and agricultural land, and causing widespread damage. Yesterday, three villagers who were collecting crickets near the flooded river in Chiang Klang district were swept away by the […]

Govt Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Severe Flooding

22 August 2024 15:32

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BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – Thailand is grappling with widespread flooding in its northern provinces, prompting acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to convene an urgent meeting to coordinate relief efforts on Thursday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, along with key officials from the National Water Resources Office and the […]

School Bus Stuck in Chiang Rai Floods, Students Safe

22 August 2024 13:04

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CHIANG RAI, Aug 22 (TNA) – Chiang Rai province has been hit by heavy rainfall, causing a school bus to become trapped in floodwaters. The incident occurred when the driver attempted to navigate a flooded road, and the bus became stuck with nearly a dozen students on board. Fortunately, no one was injured. A Facebook […]

Man Bitten by Python While Using Toilet

22 August 2024 10:20

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SAMUT PRAKAN, Aug 22 (TNA) – In a shocking incident, a man was bitten on the genitals by a python while using the toilet at a house in Samut Prakan province. The man, 35 identified as Thanat Tangtewanon, shared his harrowing experience on Facebook, detailing how he was attacked by the snake while sitting […]

Chinese premier congratulates Thailand’s new PM on assuming office

22 August 2024 08:16

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Paetongtarn Shinawara on her assuming office as the prime minister of Thailand.

Palang Pracharath Faces Internal Struggles Amid Cabinet Formation

21 August 2024 16:25

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BANGKOK, Aug 21 (TNA) – The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has nominated four former ministers from the Srettha Thavisin administration for positions in the new government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, according to a party statement released on Wednesday. The nominations are currently under review by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat as part of the […]