The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for 36 provinces, predicting continued heavy rainfall. Bangkok and the southern regions are expected to be significantly affected, with the latter facing an 80% chance of torrential rain. Citizens should be on high alert for potential flash floods and forest runoffs. The TMD forecast for …
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Banglamung police apprehended four suspects involved in the theft of large machinery from a recycling factory in the Banglamung area. Acting on a tip-off from the factory owner, who reported that several individuals were stealing and damaging property, over 20 officers moved in and caught the suspects in the act, attempting to move steel pipes …
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Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has mandated legal reforms to protect conscripts and low-ranking soldiers, emphasising stricter enforcement against superior commanders who fail to address military misconduct. Following a Defence Council meeting yesterday, October 12, Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Thanathip Sawangsaeng revealed that Phumtham outlined a new framework for the …
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Operators of Bangkok’s Yellow and Pink monorail lines are actively testing redesigned guide wheel and conductor rail systems to prevent future malfunctions. This initiative follows recent incidents where a guide wheel fell from a Yellow Line train, damaging vehicles below, and a section of the Pink Line’s conductor rail fell causing similar damage. Eastern Bangkok …
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Three people perished in flood-related incidents in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Yala yesterday as the southern border region braces for more rain, potential flash floods, and forest runoff. Two of the victims were in Phrom Khiri district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, where three tourists were caught off guard by forest runoff while visiting Wang Lung waterfall …
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A new co-payment tourism promotion scheme aimed at revitalising the flood-affected northern region of Thailand will be presented to the cabinet for approval, said Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Dubbed Travelling North Half-Half, the initiative will subsidise trips to the northern region later this year, offering up to 400 baht (US$12) per trip to …
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Thai police apprehended three Vietnamese nationals on drug charges at a Nonthaburi karaoke bar that catered exclusively to Vietnamese patrons, according to a police statement released today. Police raided at the establishment located within Bua Thong Market 3 in tambon Bang Bua Thong at 1am yesterday, September 12. This action followed a complaint alleging that …
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