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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 […]

Lisa to Headline Iconic Countdown at ICONSIAM

30 October 2024 15:08

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BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – ICONSIAM has confirmed that superstar Lalisa Manobal, known globally as Lisa of the K-pop group Blackpink will be performing at its annual New Year’s Eve countdown celebration, “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025.” The announcement was made on ICONSIAM’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the K-pop sensation will join the festivities […]

Authorities Bust Chinese Crime Syndicate

30 October 2024 13:20

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BANGKOK, OCt 30 (TNA) Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has carried out a series of raids targeting a Chinese crime syndicate involved in illegal online gambling, loan sharking, and call center scam operations. The raids, conducted simultaneously in Chonburi, Bangkok, and Nakhon Pathom provinces, resulted in the seizure of crucial evidence. In a coordinated operation, […]

China to Send New Panda Pair to Thailand

30 October 2024 11:00

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BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – Thailand is set to welcome a new pair of giant pandas as a gift from China to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The announcement was made by Jatuphon Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The new pandas, set to […]