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CHIANG RAI – In its fifth official announcement, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a nationwide weather alert for the upcoming week. From October 4 to 7, upper Thailand will face unstable weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds. The severe conditions are expected to begin in the northern and northeastern provinces. Residents should prepare […]

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Heavy Rain Alert: Storms to Strike Seven Northern Provinces

CHIANG RAI – Seven major provinces in Northern Thailand are currently bracing for heavy rain and severe weather conditions this week. The Thai Meteorological Department has officially issued a vital warning for incoming seasonal storms today. Residents across the entire northern region must adequately prepare for significant rainfall starting later today. These rapidly shifting weather […]

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Heavy Rain Persists in Northern Thailand

CHIANG RAI – Nationwide rainfall is finally showing positive signs of easing across Thailand after weeks of severe weather. However, weather experts warn that the western North, Central, and Eastern regions still face heavy downpours. Scattered storms are currently forecast to persist from September 30 through October 4, keeping many communities on edge. The Thai […]

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Thailand Weather Alert: Severe Storms and Flash Floods Loom

BANGKOK – Thailand is bracing for severe weather as massive storm clouds gather across the nation this week. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, government officials issued a serious warning for heavy rainfall. People living in vulnerable areas should prepare for harsh conditions immediately to protect their homes. The severe weather system threatens multiple regions with […]

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Report Says F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Reached China

HONG KONG – Highly sensitive components from a US F-35 stealth fighter jet ended up in the hands of China. The parts were meant to travel from Australia to the United States for routine repairs. Instead, they took an unexpected detour across the Pacific Ocean. Now, reports confirm that the Chinese government has taken possession […]

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Heavy Rain Alert: Severe Downpours Threaten Most of Thailand

CHIANG RAI – Thailand is bracing for widespread torrential rain as forecasters warn of severe storms across several provinces this week. The official advisory takes effect immediately and remains active through September 27, 2026, across the country. Residents in low-lying neighborhoods should prepare now for sudden flash floods and severe traffic delays during daily commutes. […]

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What 9 Conversations Taught Me About China and the US

BEIJING – Over the past several months, I’ve had the chance to sit down with people whose lives have, in very different ways, been shaped by both China and the United States. I started these conversations for Hello from the Other Shore, a CGTN Radio podcast series about the China-US relationship beyond the headlines. I spoke […]

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China-US Relations: Can Both Share the Same Table?

BEIJING – In 1985, an agricultural delegation from Hebei Province in northern China visited Muscatine, Iowa. Its leader, Xi Jinping—now China’s president—stayed with a local family. One of his memories from that trip was a simple breakfast of bacon and eggs. “You were the first group of Americans I came into contact with,” Xi later […]

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