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  • Thailand NewsHeavy rain persists across Thailand: Bangkok flood risk increases, boats cautioned

    Heavy rain persists across Thailand: Bangkok flood risk increases, boats cautioned

    Heavy rainfall is expected across Thailand today, with Bangkok facing a 70% chance of flooding. Authorities are warning people to avoid boating activities during this period. The Meteorological Department has predicted 24-hour weather conditions, stating that a moderate southwest monsoon system is covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, while a trough is passing through Myanmar and…

  • Thailand NewsThai senator summoned for alleged involvement in attack on monks and residents in Isaan

    Thai senator summoned for alleged involvement in attack on monks and residents in Isaan

    Police summoned Thai senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha for questioning after it was discovered that he was allegedly involved in an attack on monks and residents in the Isaan province of Phichit last month. On April 6, a group of men wearing all-black came to Bang Klan Temple, also known as Hirunyaram Temple, in the Pho Talay district of Phichit and attacked…

  • Thailand NewsThailand weather forecast: Heavy rain and strong winds, health and safety vigilance urged

    Thailand weather forecast: Heavy rain and strong winds, health and safety vigilance urged

    The Thai Meteorological Department‘s latest weather forecast for the next 24 hours, predicts heavy rainfall and strong winds in several regions due to the influence of the southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system covering parts of upper Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. The public is advised to remain…

  • Thailand News50 year old man dies racing Harley, crashes into taxi on busy Bangkok street

    50 year old man dies racing Harley, crashes into taxi on busy Bangkok street

    A 50 year old man tragically died following a high-speed motorcycle accident in which he crashed into a taxi in Bangkok last night. Initial examinations by police and medical personnel revealed that the victim, Chatri, suffered severe head injuries as a result of the crash. The incident occurred near the Tung Song Hong bus stop on the Vibhavadi-Rangsit outbound road…

  • Things To DoSavour the best of Thai Fruits at the Siam Paragon Tropical Fruits Parade 2023

    Savour the best of Thai Fruits at the Siam Paragon Tropical Fruits Parade 2023

    Craving a fresh foodie adventure? You’ve had your fill of pad thai, tom yum, and all those yummy Thai dishes, so why not step up your game and dive into the colourful world of Thai fruits at the Siam Paragon Tropical Fruits Parade 2023 from 26 April to 3 May 2023 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon? With an all-you-can-eat durian buffet and a selection of the finest…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesBangkok and surrounding provinces to experience scattered summer storms, gusty winds, hail

    Bangkok and surrounding provinces to experience scattered summer storms, gusty winds, hail

    Scattered summer storms, gusty winds and hail are predicted for Bangkok and the provinces of north, northeast, east and central plains today and tomorrow. A moderate high-pressure system is expected to cover northeastern Thailand and the South China Sea during the two-day period, the local weather office announced. The upper regions are predicted to experience hot to extremely hot weather,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThailand braces for thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds

    Thailand braces for thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) urged residents in the North, East, and central regions of Thailand to be prepared for thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail over the coming days. A moderate high-pressure system from China is moving over the northeast and eastern parts of Thailand and the South China Sea, causing southerly and southeasterly winds that bring moisture from the…

  • Thailand NewsForest fire kills another firefighting volunteer in northern Thailand

    Forest fire kills another firefighting volunteer in northern Thailand

    A firefighting volunteer was tragically caught in the flames while extinguishing a forest fire in Nan province in northern Thailand yesterday, where a thick layer of smog continues to blanket the region. The body of 62 year old Sriwan Mirayot was found in the forests surrounding Doi Sa-ngud mountain in the Bor Suak subdistrict in Mueang Nan district. His fellow…

  • Thailand NewsPolice swoop on 2 loan shark gangs in 4 provinces of Thailand

    Police swoop on 2 loan shark gangs in 4 provinces of Thailand

    Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) swooped on two loan shark gangs operating in four provinces in Thailand and arrested four crooks. Money worth over 1 billion baht was in circulation as the racketeers collected interest from debtors at an extortionate rate of 547.5% per year. The ECD targeted two illegal money-lending gangs: Burin-credit and Memoney-Credit and raided…

  • Thai Life80 year old woman survives floating 3 kilometres down Nan River in Thailand

    80 year old woman survives floating 3 kilometres down Nan River in Thailand

    An 80 year old Thai woman fell into the Nan River in Pichit province, northern Thailand, and floated for 3 kilometres before she was rescued by a good Samaritan yesterday. At 4pm, 61 year old Bancha Simadua, the owner of a paint shop, was fishing in the Nan River near Wat Ratchachang Kwan when he suddenly saw a naked body…

  • Hot NewsGold mine reopens in northern Thailand to the dismay of residents

    Gold mine reopens in northern Thailand to the dismay of residents

    A gold mine has reopened in northern Thailand shocking locals who say the mine had poisoned their livestock, produce, and themselves. According to the Straits Times, the Chatree complex in Pichit province was closed more than six years ago due to health and environmental concerns. Now, despite legal disputes and protests by villagers, the controversial gold mine is back in…

  • Environment NewsOfficials say 90% of northern Thailand’s hotspots caused by human activity

    Officials say 90% of northern Thailand’s hotspots caused by human activity

    The director-general of Thailand’s Pollution Control Department says around 90% of the hotspots in northern Thailand are caused by human activities. Director-General Pinsak Suraswadi said the PM2.5 atmospheric pollution in the region is expected to increase before it improves. Pinsak said that 90% of the hotspots were detected in conserved forests and that the problem would be worse between Saturday, March…

  • Things To DoShop and share at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar

    Shop and share at the 56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar

    Mark your shopping calendar as the annual charity shopping fair “56th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” is approaching. This fund-raising event is organized by the Thai Red Cross Society in close cooperation with the spouses of diplomats and their embassies based in Thailand. On offer are signature items and quality products from around the world and a plethora of goods at…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThunderstorms in north Thailand, floods in Bangkok

    Thunderstorms in north Thailand, floods in Bangkok

    The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms in north Thailand until Friday. The met office expects temperatures to fall by up to 3 degrees Celsius and has cautioned residents to beware of big trees and unsafe advertising hoardings. The department advised farmers to prepare for crop damage. Meanwhile, the weather in Bangkok turned from swelteringly suffocating…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesThai Meteorological Department issues weather warning after Bangkok rain

    Thai Meteorological Department issues weather warning after Bangkok rain

    The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning after moderate to heavy rain hit 15 districts of Bangkok today. The downpour caused flooding in several areas, with the highest rainfall of 62.5 millimetres recorded in Lat Krabang, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Flood Control Centre. The 15 districts affected by the rain are: Lat Krabang, Min Buri,…

  • Thailand NewsDCD predicts a fourfold jump in dengue and malaria victims in Thailand this year

    DCD predicts a fourfold jump in dengue and malaria victims in Thailand this year

    The government’s Disease Control Department (DCD) reckons Thailand will see a huge jump in malaria and dengue fever cases this year. The Director-General of the DCD, Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, believes the number of malaria and dengue fever sufferers will increase significantly by at least three or four times more than last year. “There were 10,174 cases last year, three times…

  • Thailand NewsTwo 10 year old schoolchildren killed after reckless sedan crashes into school bus

    Two 10 year old schoolchildren killed after reckless sedan crashes into school bus

    Two 10 year old schoolchildren were killed and another 19 were injured after a reckless sedan driver crashed into a school bus. The smash caused a collision between a school bus and a minibus on a road in the northern province of Phichit. The incident happened on the Phichit-Saklek Road in the Mueang district of Phichit at 5.30pm yesterday, January…

  • Northern Thailand NewsTemple in Pichit wows with rainbow-coloured crematorium

    Temple in Pichit wows with rainbow-coloured crematorium

    A temple in the northern province of Phichit is turning some heads with some colourful new decorations. Instead of painting their crematorium in the modest traditional tones of white or cream, they have instead painted it with eye-catching bright rainbow colours. Wat Nong Plong in the Wang Sai Phun district of Phichit decided to brighten up an area overwhelmingly associated…

  • Northern Thailand NewsFloods in NE Thailand claimed the lives of 3 people

    Floods in NE Thailand claimed the lives of 3 people

    Floods in northeast Thailand reportedly killed three villagers in the northeast province of Sisaket since Wednesday, October 5. The floods reportedly also injured another two people in Sisaket. Seven districts of Sisaket have been impacted by floods, The Pattaya News reported. These include: the main city district, Huai Thap Than, Yang Chum Noi, Wang Hin, Phu Sing, Nam Klieng, and Uthumphon…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rain warning in 48 provinces of Thailand

    Heavy rain warning in 48 provinces of Thailand

    Heavy rainfall is expected all day today until 6am tomorrow in 48 provinces of Thailand, according to the Meteorological Department. Rain and potential flash flooding is expected in Bangkok and surrounding areas and also in northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and southern western regions. North Thunderstorms are expected in 70% of the following provinces: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak,…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesHeavy rains cause disruption around Thailand, Bangkok commuters deluged

    Heavy rains cause disruption around Thailand, Bangkok commuters deluged

    Yes, it is the wet season. And, just in case you doubted it, Mother Nature has thrown down the rain in buckets to make sure you don’t forget, including Bangkok overnight. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings of “isolated heavy to very heavy rain in most parts of the country” up to July 24. Some parts of the country,…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Govt officials slammed for wasting tax money

    Thailand News Today | Govt officials slammed for wasting tax money

      Government officials have been slammed by the public for wasting taxpayer money. Thai netizens have slammed government officials in the central province of Pathum Thani for wasting taxes on a pointless trip to Phang Nga and Phuket. Government officials from the Mueng ท่าโขลง District were supposed to be taking part in a working seminar to develop women’s potential in…

  • Cannabis News3 year old one of several Thai children recovering from cannabis-related incidents

    3 year old one of several Thai children recovering from cannabis-related incidents

    The Royal College of Paediatricians of Thailand and the Paediatrics Society of Thailand has reported a spate of serious health-threatening, cannabis-related cases involving a 3 year old child and several other children. Only last week Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt revealed his fears for the health and safety of Thailand’s children after the decriminalisation of cannabis on June 9 while a…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesExpect more wind and rain in most of Thailand

    Expect more wind and rain in most of Thailand

    Don’t forget your umbrella when you leave the house, because Thailand’s wind and rain isn’t going away anytime soon. It is the wet season after all. The country’s meteorological department announced that thundershowers are expected across the country today, with isolated rains and gusty winds too. In Northern Thailand, there will be scattered thundershowers in the Mae Hong Son, Chiang…

  • Crime NewsTangmo: Police conclude Thai actress died of ‘recklessness’, 6 suspects charged

    Tangmo: Police conclude Thai actress died of ‘recklessness’, 6 suspects charged

    Following a monthslong investigation into the death of Thai actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, police have finally charged all 5 of her boating buddies, plus a man who allegedly coached them, with various offences, including recklessness leading to death, lying to police and concealing evidence. At a press conference today at the headquarters of Provincial Police Region 1 in Bangkok, police…

  • Thailand NewsZoning revised: Chiang Mai open to tourism, restrictions ease in several provinces

    Zoning revised: Chiang Mai open to tourism, restrictions ease in several provinces

    Restrictions are easing across Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. The northern province is now fully open to international tourism and can welcome travellers entering under the Test & Go and Sandbox schemes. Restaurants in Chiang Mai can also serve alcohol until 11pm. A number of provinces have been reclassified on the Thai government’s colour-coded zoning scale based on local Covid-19…

  • Crime NewsOfficers seize monitor lizards, monkeys from farm suspected of exporting to restaurants

    Officers seize monitor lizards, monkeys from farm suspected of exporting to restaurants

    A farm owner was arrested for allegedly raising and exporting water monitor lizards and macaque monkeys in the northern province of Phichit. Officers say they suspect the farm was exporting the animals to Cambodia, and then to Vietnam and China to be sold to restaurants, according to the commander of the National Resources and Environmental Crime Division. When officials arrived…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Thailand pass registrations are starting to rack up

    Thailand News Update | Thailand pass registrations are starting to rack up

    Registrations are starting to rack up after the first day of crashes on the Thailand Pass website. Eventually, a total of 23,660 inbound travellers registered for entry under the Test & Go Version 2 program on Tuesday, the first day the suspended travel scheme resumed. Covering all the Thailand Pass options, including the Sandboxes and Alternative Quarantine, 29,194 foreigners applied…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SUNDAY: 12 deaths, over 2.4 million total infections

    COVID-19 SUNDAY: 12 deaths, over 2.4 million total infections

    Today, the CCSA reported 8,444 new Covid-19 infections, down 174 since yesterday, and 12 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 7 from yesterday. Since April 1, 2021, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, today the country surpassed 2.4 million infections with a total of 2,403,661 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported. 22,157 total deaths have been recorded from the pandemic.…

  • Covid-19 NewsCOVID-19 SATURDAY: 19 deaths, over 200,000 infections in 2022

    COVID-19 SATURDAY: 19 deaths, over 200,000 infections in 2022

    Today, the CCSA reported 8,618 new Covid-19 infections, up 168 since yesterday, and 19 Coronavirus-related deaths, down 9 from yesterday. Since April 1, 2021, in the latest wave of the virus in Thailand, a total of 2,395,217 confirmed Covid-19 infections have been reported, with 22,145 total deaths from the pandemic. Since the beginning of 2022, there have been 200,655 new…