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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 […]

Rakesh Saxena Freed After 15-Year Sentence

22 September 2024 17:09

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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 Market Flooded for 8th Time This Year

22 September 2024 14:47

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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 […]

Pygmy Hippo Calf Captures Hearts at Khao Kheow Open Zoo

22 September 2024 13:20

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BANGKOK, Sept 10 (TNA) – A tiny pygmy hippopotamus named “Moo Deng” has become an internet sensation and the newest star attraction at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The name, which translates to “Bouncy Pork,” is a perfect fit for the playful calf who has stolen the hearts of animal lovers. Born on July 10 to […]

Iconic Thai Department Store Closes Its Doors

22 September 2024 11:53

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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 […]

Elderly in Chiang Mai Targeted by Call Center Scams

22 September 2024 11:13

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CHIANG MAI, Sept 10 (TNA) – The elderly in Chiang Mai have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated call center scams, with thousands falling victim in recent years. Over the past two years, Chiang Mai City Police have received more than 4,000 complaints related to these scams, with some victims losing their life savings of up […]

Parliament Sets Timeline for Government Policy Statement

22 September 2024 16:15

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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 […]

Victims Report Fraudulent Tour Company

22 September 2024 15:43

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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 […]