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BRICS Media Summit Kicks Off in Russia

22 September 2024 10:16

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Moscow, Sept 15 (TNA) – The BRICS Media Summit in Moscow, Russia, has officially commenced as media leaders from around the world have pledged to play a constructive role in addressing the challenges of the new world order characterized by multipolarity and the proliferation of fake news. Hosted by Russia’s TASS news agency in collaboration […]

Mekong River Flooding Forces Evacuations in Nong Khai

22 September 2024 16:44

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NONG KHAI, Sept 13 (TNA) – Authorities in Nong Khai province have initiated evacuations of vulnerable populations, particularly in the Wiang Khok district, as the Mekong River continues to rise and inundate nearby communities. With water levels reaching 13.28 meters at noon, exceeding the riverbank by 1.08 meters, flooding has become widespread. The rising waters […]

PM Assures Aid to Flood Victims

22 September 2024 15:45

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Chiang Rai, Sept 13 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited flood-ravaged Mae Sai district Friday, offering support to residents devastated by the disaster. Wearing rubber boots, the Prime Minister waded through muddy waters and met with villagers who had lost their homes and belongings. She expressed her sympathy and assured them of the government’s […]

PM Visits Flood-Hit Chiang Rai

22 September 2024 12:05

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 13 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led a delegation to flood-hit Chiang Rai province on Friday, inspecting relief efforts and distributing aid packages to affected residents. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Phumtham Wechayachai and Suriya Juangroongruangkit, flew from Bangkok to Mae Fai Luang International Airport to assess the […]

Thai PM to Visit Flood-Hit Chiang Rai, Orders Swift Relief Efforts

22 September 2024 16:54

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BANGKOK, Sept 11 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make an urgent visit to the flood-ravaged Chiang Rai province tomorrow, September 13, as she ordered government agencies to expedite relief efforts for affected residents. Addressing a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Paetongtarn said she had instructed the ministries of defense, interior, and agriculture to […]

Military and Rescue Teams Race to Aid Flood-Hit Chiang Rai

22 September 2024 16:21

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 12 (TNA) – Military and rescue teams are working around the clock to evacuate residents trapped in their homes as severe flooding continues to batter the northern province of Chiang Rai. Thai Navy SEALs have been conducting 24-hour missions to search for and rescue people stranded in their homes and unable to […]

PM Outlines Urgent Policies in Policy Speech

22 September 2024 14:21

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BANGKOK, Sept 12 (TNA) – Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, delivered a 58-minute policy statement to the joint session of Parliament on Thursday, outlining 10 urgent policies aimed at boosting the economy and improving the lives of Thai citizens. Among the key policies highlighted were digital wallets, modernizing agriculture, flat-rate electric train fares for […]

Chiang Rai Airport Operations Unaffected by Flooding

22 September 2024 13:36

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 12 (TNA) – Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport has reported that flooding has occurred within the airport complex, specifically in the areas of the airport entrance and staff housing. However, the floodwaters have not reached the passenger terminal, aircraft parking areas, or runways. Despite a power outage, the airport has a […]

Floodwaters Surge into Chiang Rai City Center

22 September 2024 11:31

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 12 (TNA) – The flooding situation in Chiang Rai province continued to expand to the city center after the severe flooding has displaced about a thousand in Mae Sai district. Aerial footage from Wednesday night showed extensive flooding in the city center. The water has reached major roads and inundated numerous communities […]

Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding in Northern Thailand

22 September 2024 16:50

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CHIANG RAI, Sept 11 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in the northern province of Chiang Rai, damaging infrastructure and forcing evacuations. In Mae Fah Luang district, a bridge over the Kam River has collapsed, cutting off transportation in the area. Local authorities have warned residents living near the riverbanks to move their […]

Northern Floods Worsen as Heavy Rains Continue

22 September 2024 15:04

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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 […]

Landslide Buries Mountain Village Homes in Northern Thailand; 2 Dead, 4 Missing

22 September 2024 12:37

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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 […]