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State of emergency declared in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located......

Devastating earthquake strikes Thailand and Myanmar, trapping dozens in Bangkok skyscraper collapse

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, causing widespread destruction and trapping dozens in a collapsed high-rise under construction in Bangkok. The Thai prime minister declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster. According to the United States Geological......

International rescue: 61 trafficking victims freed from Myanmar scam compounds

In a significant cross-border operation, 61 victims of call-center trafficking operations were safely returned to Thailand after being rescued from Myanmar's Shwe Kokko complex in Myawaddy. The diverse group, comprising nationals from seven countries including China, India, and Indonesia, was transferred......

Israeli soldier released in Gaza under ceasefire agreement

An Israeli female soldier, Agam Berger, who had been detained in Gaza, was released as part of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. This release occurred during the third phase of the arrangement and took place on Thursday when Berger emerged from the debris at the Jabalia......

Preliminary findings on South Korean aviation disaster reveal bird strike involvement

A recent investigation into a tragic aviation accident in South Korea has uncovered bird remains in the engines of the Boeing 737-800 that crashed on December 29. The preliminary report, issued by South Korean authorities, reveals that both engines of the ill-fated plane contained DNA from Baikal Teals,......

South Korea Sends Damaged Black Box to US for Crash Investigation

South Korea is investigating the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which occurred on Sunday, killing 179 people in the nation’s worst aviation disaster. The Boeing 737-800, which was carrying 181 passengers from Thailand to South Korea, issued a mayday call before belly-landing and crashing......

Bird Strike Reported Before Deadly Plane Crash in South Korea

A tragic plane crash in South Korea claimed the lives of 179 people, leaving only two survivors among the 181 on board. The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was traveling from Bangkok to Muan International Airport. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported a bird strike and issued a mayday call. The......

Catastrophic South Korea Plane Crash Claims 174 Lives Amid Bird Strike Suspicions

A tragic aviation disaster unfolded at Muan International Airport, South Korea, as a Boeing 737-800 carrying 181 people skidded off the runway and burst into flames. The crash claimed the lives of 174 individuals, leaving only two crew members rescued alive, while five others are unaccounted for and......

Blast at Thai Festival Kills Three and Injures Dozens: Two Arrested

A deadly bomb explosion at a festival in Thailand’s Umphang district, Tak province, claimed the lives of three people and left 39 injured late Friday night. The blast occurred during a celebration near the Myanmar border, where approximately 8,000 to 9,000 attendees were present. The explosion......

Moroccan National Sought in Thailand for Girlfriend's Murder

Thai Authorities Enlist Interpol in Search for Fugitive Suspect Thai authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in locating Bilal Chefinu, a Moroccan man accused of killing his girlfriend, a transgender woman named Thitikarn Dulikanon. The case has drawn significant attention as Chefinu remains......

Tragedy Strikes: School Bus Fire Claims Lives of Children in Thailand

A devastating incident unfolded on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, where a school bus transporting primary school students and their teachers was engulfed in flames, leading to a heartbreaking loss of life. At least 20 children and three educators are feared dead after the bus caught fire during......

Devastating Typhoon Yagi: Myanmar Battles Flooding, Death Toll Rises

Myanmar is reeling from the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi, with a rising death toll and widespread destruction. The country's military government has confirmed at least 113 fatalities, as heavy rains and adverse weather unleashed by the typhoon have caused chaos across Southeast Asia. The......

The Rise of Moo Deng: Thailand's Adorable Pygmy Hippo Sparks Online Sensation

In Thailand, a two-month-old pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, which translates to "bouncy pig," is capturing hearts and generating excitement at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo near Pattaya. Since her birth in July, the zoo has seen a remarkable surge in visitor numbers, doubling the usual footfall as fans......