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CHIANG RAI, Sept 11 (TNA) – Mae Sai district in the northern province of Chiang Rai is facing a dire situation as heavy downpours persist. The floodwaters are rising rapidly and flowing swiftly, making rescue efforts extremely difficult.  The Thai-Myanmar border at Tachileik has been severely affected, with the Sai River overflowing and inundating the […]

CHIANG MAI, Sept 11 (TNA) – A landslide triggered by heavy rain buried several homes in a remote mountain village in northern Thailand’s Mae Ai district on Tuesday, killing at least two people, injuring one, and leaving four others missing, local officials said. In Ban Doi Laem village, seven houses were destroyed by the landslide […]

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (TNA) – Rakesh Saxena, a former adviser to the Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC), has been granted a royal pardon and released from prison, Thailand’s Department of Corrections announced on Tuesday. Saxena, 72, an Indian national, was convicted of embezzlement and violations of securities laws in connection with the collapse of BBC […]

CHIANG RAI, Sept 10 (TNA) – The Sailomjoy Market in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, has been inundated by floodwaters for the eighth time this year, local authorities reported on Tuesday. The recurring floods have been attributed to heavy rainfall caused by the influence of Typhoon Yagi, hitting Vietnam. Despite the storm weakening into […]

BANGKOK, Sept 10 (TNA) – Tang Hua Seng, a beloved department store in Bangkok’s Thonburi district, has closed its doors on Monday after serving the community for many years. Known for its affordable prices, quality products, and a sense of community, the store had been a fixture in the neighborhood for over 30 years. The […]

BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – The three-party whip committee in the Thai Parliament has finalized the schedule for the government’s policy statement, which will take place on September 12-13. The decision was made during a joint meeting of representatives from the government, opposition, and the Senate. House Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha on Monday presided […]

BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – More than 10 people have filed a complaint with Thai police, accusing two individuals of running a fraudulent tour company. The alleged scammers operated a fake company, offering both overseas employment and travel packages. They used social media to convince potential customers to book trips and pay upfront. One victim […]