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Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon Experiences Swiss-Like Chill

18 December 2024 15:18

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CHIANG MAI, Dec 18 (TNA) – Temperatures plummeted to a chilly 5 degrees Celsius on Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak, as a cold wave swept across the northern region. The mountain’s stunning landscape, often compared to Switzerland, has attracted numerous visitors seeking to experience the winter wonderland. Baan Khun Klang, a village nestled in the […]

Gas Tank Explosion at Rayong Steel Plant Injures Dozens

18 December 2024 14:36

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RAYONG, Dec 18 (TNA) – A gas tank explosion occurred at a steel factory in Ban Khai district, Rayong province on Wednesday, injuring dozens of workers and trapping several others inside the plant. The blast took place at around 10:30 AM at Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., a steel manufacturing facility located in Ban […]

Bangkok to Pilot Beggar Crackdown on Sukhumvit Road

18 December 2024 11:53

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BANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and the Royal Thai Police have joined forces to launch a pilot project aimed at tackling the issue of beggars and homeless people on Sukhumvit Road. Following a meeting between Governor Chadchart and Police General Kitrat Phanphet, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Royal Thai […]

Thai PM Visits Flood-Hit Southern Province

18 December 2024 11:06

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ฺBANGKOK, Dec 18 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday to assess the damage caused by recent floods and oversee relief efforts. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting with local officials and gave instructions for assisting those affected by the disaster. She assured residents that […]

Nakhon Si Thammarat Flood Situation Improves

17 December 2024 16:09

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Dec 17 (TNA) – The severe flooding that inundated the center of Nakhon Si Thammarat province has started to subside, allowing for the reopening of major roads. Aerial footage shows that while the city center remains partially submerged, the water levels have decreased significantly compared to the previous day. However, certain […]

Thai PM Seeks Closer Cooperation with Malaysia in Official Visit

17 December 2024 14:41

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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized strengthening bilateral relations during an official two-day visit to Malaysia from December 15-16, 2024, focusing on deepening cooperation across four key areas. In the 7th annual Thailand-Malaysia bilateral meeting, the Thai leader highlighted the long-standing and close friendship between the two nations, pledging […]

Health Department Warns of Norovirus Outbreak during Festive Season

17 December 2024 13:38

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BANGKOK. Dec 17 (TNA) – The Department of Health has issued a warning about a potential norovirus outbreak during the upcoming festive season when gatherings and travel are common. Dr. Thiti Sawaengtham, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, highlighted the recent norovirus outbreak affecting over 1,400 students and staff at two schools in Klaeng […]

Myanmar Court Sentences Thai Fishermen to Prison

17 December 2024 10:42

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KAWTHAUNG, Dec 17 (TNA) – A Myanmar court has sentenced four Thai fishermen to prison terms for illegally fishing in Myanmar waters. The sentencing follows a November incident where a Myanmar naval vessel opened fire on a group of Thai fishing boats, resulting in one death and the detention of 31 Thai and Myanmar fishermen. […]

Nakhon Si Thammarat Floods Worsen

16 December 2024 17:04

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NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Dec 16 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, with the districts of Thasala and Sichon bearing the brunt of the disaster. The death toll from the floods has risen to four, as a man was reported to have drowned in the city area. In Thasala district, […]

Thai Buffalo Beauty Pageant Draws Crowds in Chiang Mai

16 December 2024 15:21

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CHIANGMAI, Dec 16 (TNA) – A unique beauty pageant has captivated crowds in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, as hundreds of buffalo competed for the title. The annual event, organized by Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, showcased the finest specimens of Thailand’s national animal. Among the standout competitors was Chang Udon, a nine-year-old […]

Man Trampled to Death by Wild Elephant in Prachinburi

16 December 2024 11:22

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – A 45-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant from Khao Ang Rue Nai National Park on Sunday. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field in Kabinburi district. Local police, along with officials from the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. The victim’s […]

Beauty Queen Scammed, Suspect Arrested

16 December 2024 10:41

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BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The police arrested a suspect in connection with a “fake cop” scam that targeted Charlotte Austin, a top-five finalist in the Miss Grand Thailand 2022 pageant. The scammers successfully defrauded her of 4 million baht. Pol. Lt. Gen.Trairong Phewphan, acting commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, revealed that authorities […]