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Court Dismisses Petition against Election Commission

22 August 2024 16:33

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Election Commission (EC) of attempting to overthrow the democratic system of government with the King as Head of State by issuing regulations that allegedly allowed for widespread senatorial electoral fraud. The petitioner had argued that the EC’s regulations for […]

Bangkok Braces for Northern Floodwaters

22 August 2024 12:20

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – Bangkok authorities say they are prepared to handle northern floodwaters, expecting water from Sukhothai to reach the capital in six days. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that while the city is more concerned about rainfall, the overall situation regarding northern floodwaters appears manageable. He reassured residents that the current circumstances […]

Thailand’s North Struggles with Devastating Floods

22 August 2024 10:23

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CHIANG RAI, Aug 27 (TNA) – The flood situation in northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai province remains dire, with the district of Khun Tan particularly hard-hit. Overflowing from the Ing River, the floodwaters have submerged homes and agricultural land, affecting over 1,500 households for four days. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to visit flood-affected […]

Sinkhole Appears at Electric Train Station Access

22 August 2024 10:15

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BANGKOK, Aug 27 (TNA) – A section of the footpath near the Fai Chai MRT station collapsed on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The sinkhole, estimated to be around two meters deep, appeared beneath the elevated train station. While the exact depth of the cavity remains unknown, its width is significant enough for […]

Yom River floods Sukhothai, homes submerged

22 August 2024 16:02

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SUKHOTHAI, Aug 26 (TNA) – A massive surge of water from the Yom River, originating from Wang Chin district in Phrae province, has inundated homes in the northern districts of Sukhothai, including Sawankhalok and Sri Samrong, after flood barriers collapsed at multiple points. In some areas, floodwaters have reached nearly the second floor of houses. […]

Police Crack Down on Illegal Alcohol Production After Methanol Poisoning Deaths

22 August 2024 14:08

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BANGKOK, Aug 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities are intensifying their investigation into the source of methanol-laced bootleg alcohol that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens in recent days. The cluster of poisoning cases, centered around the Minburi district of Bangkok, has prompted a widespread crackdown on illegal alcohol production. Police have traced […]

Urgent Search for 3 Missing Workers After Tunnel Collapse

22 August 2024 10:50

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Aug 26 (TNA) – A search and rescue operation is underway after a tunnel collapse at a high-speed rail construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province left three workers missing. The incident occurred on the night of August 24, within the Khlong Pai tunnel, part of the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed rail project. The deputy […]

Plane Crash Investigation Continues Amid Difficult Conditions

22 August 2024 14:31

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CHACHOENGSAO, Aug 23 (TNA) – Thai authorities are racing against time to recover more remains from the site of a small plane crash that occurred yesterday in Bang Pakong district while experts on the scene have confirmed the aircraft was not equipped with a black box. Rescue teams, including forensic experts from the Royal Thai […]

Thaksin:10,000 Baht to Reach Vulnerable Groups in Sept

22 August 2024 12:55

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BANGKOK, Aug 23 (TNA) – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced that 14.5 million vulnerable individuals will receive 10,000 baht each in September. At the “Vision for Thailand 2024” event, Thaksin presented his vision for the first time since his return. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries, including cabinet ministers, business leaders, and […]

Phuket Floods Claim Five Lives as Landslide Hits Rental Rooms

22 August 2024 11:48

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PHUKET, Aug 23 (TNA) – Heavy rainfall that lashed Phuket overnight triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least five people and leaving three others missing, officials said on Friday. The heavy downpour caused rivers to overflow, inundating homes and roads and leaving residents scrambling to safety. A landslide swept through a rental house complex […]

Devastating Floods Hit Nan Province

22 August 2024 16:26

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NAN, Aug 22 (TNA) – The flood situation in Nan province has reached a critical level, with ten districts affected. Numerous rivers have overflowed their banks, inundating homes and agricultural land, and causing widespread damage. Yesterday, three villagers who were collecting crickets near the flooded river in Chiang Klang district were swept away by the […]

Govt Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Severe Flooding

22 August 2024 15:32

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BANGKOK, Aug 22 (TNA) – Thailand is grappling with widespread flooding in its northern provinces, prompting acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to convene an urgent meeting to coordinate relief efforts on Thursday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, along with key officials from the National Water Resources Office and the […]