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- Thailand News
Ancient dreams become a bone-chilling reality as homeowner uncovers hidden secrets in Lopburi province
The construction of a bathroom at a property located in Lopburi province has unexpectedly unveiled an ancient secret. The homeowner reported an unusual occurrence of dreams about an ancient woman that led to every homeowner’s worst nightmare – the unearthing of human remains. Thanyanan revealed that in his dreams he was asked by an ancient lady to dig up her…
- Events
Gin khao! Annual monkey buffet in Lopburi Province
PHOTOS: Travel Wire Asia | INN News Monkeys in the Lopburi province in central Thailand have enjoyed an annual buffet nicknamed the Tarzan Monkey Party. The is held at the War Phra Pang Sam Yot and is a traditional celebration of the monkeys and they ability to attract tourists. There is also a local legend of an ancient monkey saving the…
- Thailand News
Lopburi teacher under investigation for 800 squat punishment
Thailand’s Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) today, February 5, launched an investigation into a teacher in Lopburi province after confirming that a student was indeed ordered to perform 800 squats as punishment. The case gained national attention after the boy’s father revealed that his son had been hospitalised with severe leg pain after being punished with 800 squats…
- Thailand News
Lopburi man severely burned after two-hour disappearance
A man in Lopburi province was rushed to the hospital with serious burn injuries today, January 23, after returning home in a critical condition, covered in burns and smelling of petrol. Police from Tha Hin Police Station were alerted around 12.45pm to a house in Moo 2, Pho Kao Ton subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi district, where rescue personnel and hospital staff…
- Environment News
Thailand’s PM2.5 levels soar, posing health risks in 38 provinces
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) reported that 38 provinces in Thailand, primarily in the Northeast and Central Plains, experienced elevated levels of ultrafine dust on Sunday morning. At 8am, Gistda indicated that particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less (PM2.5) ranged from 37.6 to 75.6 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) across these provinces. Meanwhile,…
- Thailand News
Baby elephant Khao Tom’s journey ends in Suphan Buri
A three-month-old elephant calf named Khao Tom died yesterday afternoon, January 13, in Suphan Buri after a rapid decline in health, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. The female calf passed away at 3.40pm at the Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Development Centre, where she had been receiving intensive care from veterinarians and wildlife officials. Her…
- Thailand News
Lions rescued from illegal casino arrives at Ratchaburi sanctuary
Two lions rescued from an illegal casino in eastern Thailand arrived in Ratchaburi in the early hours of Christmas morning, December 25, marking a new chapter in their lives as they adjust to a safer environment. The male and female lions were seized during a raid at a site known as MOU 43 in Trat province on December 22. The…
- Thailand News
Wild elephant found dead with gunshot wounds near national park border in Kanchanaburi
A female wild elephant was found dead with multiple suspected gunshot wounds near the border of Khao Laem and Thong Pha Phum national parks in Kanchanaburi province, western Thailand. Today, November 24, Dome Chansuwan, head of Khao Laem National Park, reported that rangers had received a tip-off from a local, identified only as Chon, who discovered the elephant’s body in…
- Thailand News
Explicit dance video from Lopburi tattoo contest triggers body-shaming debate
A viral video of an explicit dance at a tattoo contest in Lopburi province sparked a debate online after many left disrespectful comments about her body, mocking her genitalia for resembling a wood ear mushroom. A Thai woman yesterday, November 11, publicly apologised after the explicit video from the contest was widely shared online. The footage showed her dancing provocatively…
- Thailand News
Indian man arrested for allegedly killing 8 year old stepson in Phetchaburi
Yesterday, police, arrested an Indian man for allegedly killing his eight year old stepson at a house in the Cha-am district of the southern province of Phetchaburi. The boy, identified as Noni O, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a house in the Phu Fa Ngam 3 Village on Samphraya Road, Cha-am district, Phetchaburi, on November 9. The child…
- Thailand News
October 14: Heavy rain and winds to hit 47 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for today, October 14, warning of heavy rain and erratic winds across 47 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The capital region is expected to experience significant rainfall, covering 70% of the area. The meteorological conditions are influenced by a trough of the monsoon traversing the lower central region, the…
- Thailand News
Typhoon Matmo brings heavy rain to Thailand’s 32 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of widespread heavy rainfall across 32 provinces today, October 6, due to the influence of Typhoon Matmo and a strengthening monsoon system. Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to see a 60% chance of thunderstorms. The northeastern and eastern provinces, including Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chanthaburi, and Trat, are expected to…
- Thailand News
Heavy rain warning issued for 45 provinces across Thailand
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, September 22, forecasting heavy rain across Thailand, particularly affecting 45 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential dangers from heavy rain and accumulated rainfall due to the intensified monsoon conditions. Typhoon Ragasa, currently east of the Philippines, is expected to move into the South China…
- Thailand News
Thailand video news Tourism Downslide: Sky-High Costs Drive Fewer Visitors to Thailand, “Primate Panic in Lopburi: Hundreds of Monkeys Break Free and Run Wild”
Thailand faces a week of contrasting headlines — from pushback against a BBC documentary and a dip in tourist arrivals to renewed political maneuvering by Abhisit Vejjajiva and Thaksin’s prison transfer. At the same time, the country makes strides in science with its first ISS experiment, grapples with chaos in Lopburi’s streets as monkeys run wild, and braces for…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Battered by the storm: 44 Thai provinces face flash flood threat
Heavy rain is forecast across Thailand as dozens of provinces brace for flash floods and landslides caused by intense weather sweeping through the country. Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides, particularly in central and southern regions, including the capital. A powerful low-pressure system hovering over the South China Sea is driving the current weather…
- Thailand News
Heavy rains forecast in Bangkok and 41 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast warning for today, September 15, where heavy rains are expected in 41 provinces, including Bangkok and its metropolitan areas, with a 70% chance of downpours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The eastern, central, northeastern, and southern regions of Thailand are likely…
- Thailand News
Heavy rainfall alert issued for 50 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning today, September 8, highlighting heavy rainfall across 50 provinces, including Bangkok and its vicinity, with an expected 80% coverage of intense downpour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Specific areas such as eastern Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain alert issued for 51 Thai provinces, flash floods possible
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours, indicating heavy rainfall in 51 provinces across Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, the metropolitan area, northeastern, central, eastern, and the western coast of the southern region. The public is advised to be cautious of potential flash floods and overflowing waterways due to accumulated rainfall. Northern Thailand…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Weather warning issued for 47 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for 47 provinces in Thailand. The north and northeast regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods. In the north, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, and Tak, thunderstorms are expected in 60% of the area. Temperatures will range…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Tropical Storm Kajiki set to bring heavy rain to 55 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its seventh warning regarding Tropical Storm Kajiki, highlighting 55 provinces expected to be affected by heavy rainfall. The TMD urges the public to be cautious of potential flash floods due to the heavy downpours. Today, August 24, the department forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain warning for 25 Thai provinces amid monsoon changes
Today, August 19, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather forecast warning for 25 provinces in Thailand, predicting heavy rainfall in the north and northeastern regions. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against potential dangers, including flash floods and forest runoff, especially in areas near slopes, waterways, and low-lying regions. The monsoon trough is moving across northern Thailand and…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Severe weather alert: heavy rain and flash flood risk in 32 Thai provinces
On August 18, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a severe weather warning for 32 provinces, highlighting the risk of heavy rainfall in the northeast, covering approximately 70% of the area. Residents are cautioned about potential flash floods and overflow from mountain streams due to prevailing monsoon conditions. Over the next 24 hours, rainfall across Thailand is expected to decrease,…
- Thailand News
Prachin Buri teacher wins 18 million baht in lottery
A teacher in Prachin Buri, Pavaris “Kaew” Yusanit, experienced a stroke of luck, winning 18 million baht after her mother-in-law suggested buying lottery tickets online. Despite her newfound wealth, she remains committed to her teaching career. Yesterday, August 16, at 7.45pm, it was reported that the Government Lottery Office announced the winning numbers for the draw, with the first prize…
- Thailand News
Heavy rains and floods predicted for 36 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across 36 provinces today, August 15, including Bangkok, with the potential for flash floods, strong winds, and rough seas. Today’s weather forecast indicates that the eastern and western southern regions will experience very heavy rain in some areas. Northern, northeastern, central, and eastern southern regions are expected to see heavy rain in…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand weather alert: 38 provinces brace for heavy rain
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for August 13, cautioning 38 provinces in Thailand about potential heavy rain affecting 60% of the area, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against flash floods and forest run-offs as Typhoon Podul is being monitored. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates thunderstorms and heavy rain…
- Thailand News
Lop Buri temple faces dual fraud probes over donations and land ownership
A Thai spiritual medium and the abbot of Wat Phrabat Nampu in the central province of Lop Buri shifted the blame for alleged embezzlement onto each other, while an alleged land fraud within the temple came to light. The abbot, Phra Alongkot, called on spiritual medium Sakesan “Bee” Bubsuebsakun to clarify the matter of missing donations to him and the public.…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Heavy rain warning for 44 provinces in Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rain across 44 provinces, with particularly intense rainfall expected to cover 70% of northeastern Thailand. Residents are advised to be cautious of flash floods and forest runoff while attention is drawn to Typhoon Podul. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours highlights heavy rainfall in the north, northeast,…
- Crime News
Lopburi woman arrested for illegal karaoke bar and child exploitation
Police in Lopburi have arrested a 50 year old woman accused of operating an illegal karaoke bar and facilitating underage prostitution. The arrest took place yesterday, August 2, after police received information about the illegal activities at the establishment. The operation was led by Police Major General Songkrot Krikkriya, who instructed Police Colonel Warit Pathumarak and Police Lieutenant Colonel Supoj…
- Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for heavy rainfall and strong winds in 31 provinces
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast to affect 31 provinces in Thailand, with the north expected to experience the most severe conditions. Storm Wipha has weakened to a depression, yet the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) advises caution on July 23. The TMD’s 24-hour weather forecast predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in specific areas such…
- Thailand News
Wipha wallop: Landslide fears as storm lashes Thailand
A tropical storm-turned-downpour is putting large swathes of Thailand on red alert, with officials warning of landslides and flash floods across 21 provinces as Typhoon Wipha wreaks havoc. The Department of Mineral Resources sounded the alarm following days of relentless rain, urging locals and volunteers to stay vigilant until at least Thursday, July 24, as soggy hillsides teeter on the…
