Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 2nd, to Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!
1. In the 100m wheelchair race, T34 class final on September 2nd, 2024, Thailand’s elite wheelchair racer “Beam” Chaiwat Rattana clinched his third gold medal for the country, finishing with a time of 14.76 seconds.
Beam Chaiwat Clinches Third Gold for Thailand in 100m Wheelchair Race at Paralympics
At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4th, 2024, Thai national media reported the highlight for Thailand as wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana clinched another gold medal.
Saysunee Jana Wins Second Gold at Paris 2024 in Wheelchair Fencing
2. Ms. Somrudi Chitjong, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that the target for domestic tourism in the remaining months of 2024 is set at 200 million trips, estimated to generate 1.08 trillion baht in revenue.
Domestic Thai Tourism Surges with 160 Million Trips, Tourism Authority Plans Major Promotions Ahead
3. The Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal command appointing new ministers under the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thai Royal Command Issued: Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet Takes Shape
The appointments are effective immediately.
4. The Thai Meteorological Department warned about the super Typhoon “Yagi” in the upper South China Sea, which is expected to bring heavy rain across Thailand this weekend.
Super Typhoon Yagi to Bring Heavy Rain to Thailand From September 7-8
5. Thailand’s economy continues to grapple with challenges, marked by sluggish domestic demand and significant slowdowns in the second quarter of 2024.
Thai Economy Faces Continued Challenges Amid Weak Demand and Flood Damage
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
