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Bangkok braces for floods as heavy rain and upstream water

22 September 2024 15:01

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Bangkok, Sept 19 (TNA)– Bangkok authorities have issued a warning to communities living outside the Chao Phraya River dike, urging them to be vigilant against potential flooding from September 19-23. The city is preparing for heavy rainfall and rising water levels, following a weather forecast that predicts significant precipitation and strong winds across several regions […]

Phuket Rescues 143 Stranded Tourists

22 September 2024 11:04

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Phuket, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai- MECC) has successfully rescued 143 Chinese and Russian tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai island and transported them safely back to the mainland. Joint efforts by the Thai- MECC and the 3rd Naval Area Command were involved in the operation. Tourists, including children, […]

“Moo Deng” the Bouncy Pygmy Hippo Captures Hearts of Millions :Thailand Stories by TNA

22 September 2024 18:10

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A pygmy hippo “Moo Deng” from #Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has become an internet sensation from viral interactions with her keeper and fans’ encounters

Storm Warning Issued

22 September 2024 16:41

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BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s northeastern region is bracing for heavy rainfall tomorrow as a strengthening storm approaches Vietnam’s coast, the Meteorological Department warned on Wednesday. A depression in the upper South China Sea is expected to intensify into a tropical storm, making landfall in Vietnam early Friday, Sept 20. The storm’s outer bands […]

Phuket Navy Rescues 130 Stranded Tourists

22 September 2024 15:51

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PHUKET, Sept 18 (TNA) – A Phuket Navy vessel has rescued 130 tourists, including Chinese and Middle Eastern nationals, stranded on Koh Racha Yai and is transporting them back to Phuket. Naval Ship 111 of the Third Naval Area Command has come to the aid of these tourists who were unable to return to the […]

Fugitive Singaporean Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested

22 September 2024 14:43

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BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has arrested a Singaporean national wanted for drug trafficking who had been living luxuriously in Thailand while evading arrest warrants. ONCB Secretary-General Phanurat Lakboon announced the arrest of Benny Kee Soon Chuan, a suspected key figure in transnational drug trafficking. Kee is […]

Attorney General Orders Prosecution in Tak Bai Case

22 September 2024 14:01

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BANGKOK, Sept 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Attorney General has ordered the prosecution of eight suspects, including vehicle controllers and drivers, in the 2004 Tak Bai incident that resulted in 78 deaths. The suspects face charges of joint murder. The case stems from an October 25, 2004 protest in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province, where authorities […]

Famed “Naga Pipe” Water Pump Arrives in Flood-Stricken Nong Khai

22 September 2024 11:27

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NONG KHAI, Sept 18 (TNA) – The innovative “Naga Pipe” water pump, which gained fame during the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, has arrived in Nong Khai province to assist with severe flooding that has submerged parts of the city for four days. As the Mekong River overflow enters its sixth day, affecting six riverside […]

Cabinet Approves 10,000 Baht Cash Payment

22 September 2024 15:13

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BANGKOK, Sept 17 (TNA) – The government has announced a one-time cash handout of 10,000 baht for all state welfare cardholders and disabled people. The payments will begin on Sept 25 and are expected to cost the government approximately 145 billion baht. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the […]

Thai Hospital Admits to Swapping Thai and Myanmar Newborns

22 September 2024 11:03

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SAMUT SAKHON, Sept 17 (TNA) – A hospital in Samut Sakhon province has acknowledged mistakenly swapping a Thai and a Myanmar newborn, an error that came to light after the Thai father’s suspicions led to DNA testing. The mix-up occurred at Krathum Baen Hospital, where both infants were receiving treatment for infections. Hospital staff removed […]

Texas Chicken to Exit Thai Market

22 September 2024 16:17

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BANGKOK, Sept 16 (TNA) – Texas Chicken, a franchise under OR, is leaving the Thai market. The highly competitive chicken market has led to this decision. The official Texas Chicken Thailand page posted, “It’s time to say goodbye to Texas Chicken after 9 years of delicious memories! But don’t be sad, because we’ll be parting […]

Mae Sai Still Reeling from Devastating Floods

22 September 2024 15:26

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 16 (TNA) – The floodwaters that inundated Mae Sai district on the Thai-Myanmar border have receded, but they have left behind a trail of destruction and thick layers of mud that have coated homes and businesses. Many residents are still unable to return to their damaged properties. Communities along the Mae Sai […]