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- Thailand News
Motorcycle rider killed in Nakhon Ratchasima road accident
A tragic accident occurred on Mittraphap Road yesterday, April 18 when a motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and was subsequently struck by a trailer truck, resulting in the death of the rider. Police Colonel Anon Sajanthuek, an investigator with the Pho Klang Police Station, received a report of the accident near the entrance to Ther Thai Market in Suranaree…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima waste crisis worsens as military halts disposal
In Nakhon Ratchasima, 34 local administrative organisations face a growing waste crisis, as the military orders halt waste disposal due to excessive accumulation. The rubbish disposal facility in Mueang district has been overwhelmed, with the Second Army Area prohibiting waste dumping in the temporary 50-rai landfill in Zone C from April 11. The backlog has reached over 334,863 tonnes, surpassing…
- Songkran News
Man attacks woman, damages cars during Songkran in Nakhon Ratchasima
A man wielding a baseball bat attacked a woman and damaged two cars, stealing car keys in the process, during the Songkran festival in Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident, which occurred today, April 15, left several people injured and has prompted a public call for the man’s capture. Facebook user จรรยาพร เสาโร shared photos and videos of the assault, describing how…
- Crime News
Poachers kill two wild gaurs in Nakhon Ratchasima
Two wild gaur were found shot dead in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Wang Nam Khiao district, suspected to have been killed by poachers for their meat. Local police are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators. Yesterday, April 2, after locals discovered the carcasses of male gaurs at the rear of Yub E Pun village, Wang Mee subdistrict, Som Sak Jotklang, the…
- Thailand News
Explosion at Nakhon Ratchasima scrap shop kills one, injures four
An unexplained explosion at a scrap shop in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Wang Nam Khiao district resulted in one fatality and four serious injuries. Police are actively investigating the incident, which occurred at 8.30am today, March 18, in the village of Non Si Thong, Udomsap subdistrict. Officers from the Udomsap Police Station responded to reports of the explosion, accompanied by the bomb disposal…
- Crime News
Nakhon Ratchasima man arrested for attack on ex-wife
A 43 year old man was apprehended in Nakhon Ratchasima province after attempting to reconcile with his ex-wife, which led to a violent incident. The man allegedly poured petrol on a 40 year old roti seller and set her on fire, resulting in severe burns covering more than 70% of her body. The incident, which took place yesterday, March 12,…
- Thailand News
Bus and lorry crash in Nakhon Ratchasima leaves many injured
A bus collided with a lorry in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province resulting in numerous injuries to its passengers. Police were informed of the crash yesterday, March 10, at 3.05pm, and emergency response teams from the nearby Sikhio Hospital were dispatched to the scene. At the site, a Bangkok-Yasothon route bus was found with its front severely damaged. Upon the…
- Crime News
Suspected arsonist targets motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima
A suspected arsonist set fire to a motorcycle parked at a house, endangering five residents. Fortunately, security cameras captured the act. The incident, believed to stem from a misunderstanding last year, occurred late at night on March 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Police have vowed to pursue legal action. Police Lieutenant Pasit Jitprasert from Khon Buri Police Station, yesterday, March…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima student council president commits suicide
A tragic incident occurred involving a 12th-grade student council president in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Yesterday, February 25, Police Lieutenant Thongrat Khiewsanam, an investigating officer from Nang Rong Police Station in Buriram, was informed of a student’s death at a house in Nong Kong subdistrict, Nang Rong district. Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered the student in his school uniform.…
- Thailand News
Elderly woman found dead after gate collapse in Nakhon Ratchasima
An 80 year old woman was found dead after a metal gate collapsed on her, with the discovery made the following morning. A housekeeper became suspicious when the woman, who had previously called to say she would attend a funeral, did not arrive as expected. Yesterday, February 19, Police Lieutenant Colonel (Female) Kornwika Manopsin, a deputy investigator from Phimai Police…
- Road deaths
Bus crash in Nakhon Ratchasima leaves 18 injured
Eighteen passengers experienced a harrowing journey when their bus collided with a trailer, struck a lamppost, and veered off the road, overturning on its side. The incident occurred at 12.30am, today, February 18, when Police Colonel Chokchai received reports of a collision near a CPF chicken processing plant at kilometre marker 58+725 on Highway 24, Chok Chai-Det Udom Road, Tha…
- Thailand News
Teenagers escape custody vehicle in Nakhon Ratchasima
Two teenagers escaped from a custody vehicle while being transported to a juvenile detention centre. The incident occurred at 3.30pm yesterday, February 11, near a traffic junction at Pakham Market, Mueang subdistrict, Phra Thong Kham district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The two boys, aged 13 and 14 years old, were involved in separate cases, one for robbery and the other for…
- Crime News
Fifteen arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima for land burning amid forest fire
A total of 15 people have been apprehended in Nakhon Ratchasima for burning agricultural land, contributing to a forest fire that destroyed 6,016 rai. This has led to PM2.5 dust levels exceeding safety standards. Yesterday, January 27, a meeting at the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall was chaired by Suraphan Silpasuwan, the province’s deputy governor. The discussion focused on tackling forest…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima to launch electric rail transit after 7-year wait
The government has given the green light to a long-anticipated electric rail mass transit initiative in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima. After a seven-year wait, the northeastern province is eagerly anticipating its own mass transit system, as noted by Sarawut Choedchai, a former city mayor and member of the traffic management committee in Thailand’s third-largest city after Bangkok and Chiang…
- Thailand News
Man rescued from water tank mishap in Nakhon Ratchasima
A man in Nakhon Ratchasima found himself trapped in a water tank while attempting repairs and required the assistance of emergency services. The disaster prevention and mitigation team from the Pho Klang Subdistrict Municipality received a call yesterday, January 14, about someone stuck in a household water tank. Upon arrival, the team saw the homeowner stuck in a 500-litre tank,…
- Road deaths
Truck accident in Nakhon Ratchasima disrupts medical supply delivery
A significant traffic incident unfolded yesterday evening in Nakhon Ratchasima when a pickup truck carrying medical equipment veered off the road and into an irrigation canal. Fortunately, the canal contained only a small amount of water, which helped avert a more serious outcome. The accident occurred at approximately 8.30pm yesterday, December 24, along the Phimai-Dong Yai road, near the entrance…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima camping site closes after park authority order
Rai Ruay Rin, a renowned camping site in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima province, announced its immediate closure following an order from national park officials. This news has saddened many camping enthusiasts who frequented the site for its stunning green landscapes just a few hours from Bangkok. The unexpected announcement was shared through a TikTok post on the account @rairuayrin,…
- Thailand News
Pickup driver killed in lorry crash on M6 in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic accident occurred when a pickup truck collided with the rear of a lorry on the M6 motorway, resulting in the pickup losing control and crashing into the central ditch. The driver was killed instantly. The incident unfolded in the early hours, with police receiving reports of the collision at approximately 5.44am today, November 22. Officer Jakrin Sitthipru from…
- Thailand News
American tourist falls to death at Nakhon Ratchasima shopping centre
A tragic incident unfolded when a foreign tourist fell from the fourth floor of a renowned shopping centre in Nakhon Ratchasima, landing on the ground floor and dying instantly in front of shocked shoppers. The event caused panic among both Thai and international customers. At 5.25pm yesterday, November 18, police from Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station and rescue workers from…
- Thailand News
Overloaded pickup truck overturns in Nakhon Ratchasima
In a near-tragic twist of fate, a rice-laden pickup truck flipped over, narrowly missing disaster for its driver in Nakhon Ratchasima. The dramatic accident, thought to be triggered by an overloaded vehicle causing a wheel nut to come loose, unfolded yesterday, November 17, in the bustling area of Phimai. Emergency crews from the Phimai rescue unit dashed to the scene…
- Thailand News
Monks escape Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima temple fire
A dramatic fire outbreak at a renowned temple in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, prompted monks and novices to flee for their lives in the dead of night yesterday. Firefighters deployed four fire engines to combat the blaze, which was finally subdued after over an hour. The extent of the damage remains unassessed. The incident occurred at 10.30pm yesterday,…
- Thailand News
Female student falls from Nakhon Ratchasima school’s 7th floor
A female student from a prestigious girls’ school in Nakhon Ratchasima fell from the seventh floor of a school building, leaving her in a critical condition. School administrators and teachers temporarily halted classes immediately following the incident. Police received reports of the incident today, November 12, at 11.15am. The accident occurred at a well-known secondary school under the jurisdiction of…
- Thailand News
Phimai Festival to boost tourism in Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima this week launched the spectacular Phimai Festival, featuring a dazzling light and sound show titled Vimayapura Niramit Sri Wirentrasrom. The event aims to boost the local economy and promote tourism in Korat. The Phimai Historical Park in Phimai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, served as the venue for the festival’s opening ceremony. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, the Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima, presided…
- Thailand News
Year 7 boy drowns after skipping school in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic incident unfolded when a Year 7 boy drowned while skipping school to swim in a rapidly flowing river. The boy, identified only as A, was found 100 metres from where he and his friends initially entered the water. On the day of the incident, rescue volunteers from the Hook 31 unit in Nakhon Ratchasima were alerted to the…
- Thailand News
Man dies in tragic cassava farm accident in Nakhon Ratchasima
A tragic incident unfolded at a cassava farm in Nakhon Ratchasima, where a 68 year old man, identified as Roem, lost his life after being caught in a fertiliser-spreading machine. The accident occurred yesterday, October 30, when Roem attempted to manually dislodge chicken manure from the machine without turning it off, resulting in his tragic demise. The report of this…
- Thailand News
Halloween drive spooks up support for Nakhon Ratchasima blood banks
Nakhon Ratchasima faces a severe blood reserve shortage, leading to a creative Halloween-themed blood donation drive. Held at Terminal 21 mall, the event encourages citizens to donate blood, crucial for emergency patients. The Happy Halloween Blood Party organised by Sirilak Pheakkhuntot, head of the National Blood Service Region 5 in Nakhon Ratchasima, aims to address the critical blood shortage in…
- Thailand News
Firefighters prevent explosion at Nakhon Ratchasima restaurant
A dramatic incident unfolded in Nakhon Ratchasima when a gas cylinder caught fire at a restaurant near a renowned university. Firefighters quickly intervened, preventing an explosion and containing the blaze before it could spread. Firefighters were alerted to a fire at a restaurant in front of Rajamangala University of Technology Isaan. Responding to the call promptly, they arrived on the…
- Thailand News
Woman arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima for fake shooting threats
A woman in Nakhon Ratchasima was arrested for posting fake shooting threats at a local mall in a spree of Facebook posts pretending to be a young man plotting the heinous acts. She cited stress and unemployment as reasonings for the hoax messages. Identified by police only as Bang-on, the 31 year old woman was apprehended at her residence in…
- Road deaths
Driver’s locked fingers cause truck crash in Nakhon Ratchasima
A pickup truck driven by a man experienced a sudden case of locked fingers, causing him to lose control and crash off the road in Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in significant vehicle damage. He was transporting old items for sale at the time of the accident. Yesterday evening, a silver pickup truck with Nakhon Ratchasima registration lost control and veered off…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima man loses over 600k baht in romance scam
A middle-aged man from Nakhon Ratchasima lost over 600,000 baht in a romance scam. The victim, nicknamed Up, shared his story through an online news platform, intending to alert the public about a gang of scammers who used personal relationships as bait to extort money. Up explained that in July last year, a woman contacted him via Facebook, and they…
