Chanthaburi

  • Thailand NewsThai reporter killed in wild elephant attack in Chanthaburi

    Thai reporter killed in wild elephant attack in Chanthaburi

    A wild elephant stomped a Thai reporter to death in Chanthaburi on Friday. The reporter was on the scene taking photos of a mission to administer medical treatment to the animal which had been severely injured in a fight with other elephants. The wounded elephant panicked and charged after being shot with a dart filled with antibiotics, killing 46 year…

  • Covid-19 News10 provinces on Ministry of Public Health Covid-19 watchlist

    10 provinces on Ministry of Public Health Covid-19 watchlist

    After surges in local Covid-19 infections, the Ministry of Public Health has added 10 provinces to its watchlist to be closely monitored. The 4 Deep South provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla, and Yala were added to the list, as well as Chanthaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ratchaburi, Rayong, and Tak. While some provinces have already implemented their own tighter…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsChanthaburi bans all alcohol as Covid-19 infections surge

    Chanthaburi bans all alcohol as Covid-19 infections surge

    The governor of the Eastern province of Chanthaburi has issued an order to ban all sales of alcohol after a surge in Covid-19 infections. The governor says the order is meant to limit gatherings and parties by making it illegal to drink at those events and making it difficult to procure alcohol even. The order has been put into effect…

  • Northern Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima Police arrest 2 suspects in Facebook/Line scam

    Nakhon Ratchasima Police arrest 2 suspects in Facebook/Line scam

    Today, police from northeastern Thailands’ Nakhon Ratchasima province arrested 2 suspects for being part of an alleged Facebook hacking gang. The announcement comes from a press conference the police held. The gang reportedly duped Korat girls into transferring money to them by posing as the girls’ relatives. The case starts back in March when Chalermluck Phuwasawat, the victim of the…

  • Thailand NewsOldest living cat in the world said to be 34 year old cat in Thailand

    Oldest living cat in the world said to be 34 year old cat in Thailand

    A 34 year old Siamese cat in Chanthaburi is the oldest living cat in the world, many claim. The cat, known as “Great Grandmother Wad,” is still very strong, but has trouble walking and her memory isn’t the best, her owner says. She’s a bit senile. Thai media spoke to 57 year old Wanna Kodkarika, the cat’s owner, also known…

  • Covid-19 NewsTravelling in Thailand, Covid and Mor Chana | VIDEO

    Travelling in Thailand, Covid and Mor Chana | VIDEO

    For people travelling around Thailand at the moment there is still quite a lot of confusion and misinformation about where you can travel to and additional restrictions on travel. We’ll continue to publish any updates to this information at thethaiger.com For people travelling out of Red Zones… that includes Bangkok…. to other parts of the country that are lower-risk zones…

  • Covid-19 NewsOnly essential travel to and from 5 coastal “red zone” provinces

    Only essential travel to and from 5 coastal “red zone” provinces

    Only essential travel is allowed to and from the 5 coastal “red zone” provinces under the highest level of control to contain the spread of Covid-19. The new travel restrictions for Samut Sakhon, Chon Buri, Rayong, Trat and Chanthaburi were made official in the Royal Gazette. More checkpoints will also be set up throughout the 5 provinces and screening procedures…

  • Covid-19 News5 Thai provinces ordered into total lockdown

    5 Thai provinces ordered into total lockdown

    5 provinces in Thailand are in total lockdown, with travel restrictions barring anyone from leaving or entering, unless absolutely necessary. The provinces affected by the tough new measures are the eastern provinces of Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat, as well as the central province of Samut Sakhon, where Thailand’s Covid-19 resurgence originated last month. Thai PBS World reports that…

  • Covid-19 NewsRayong, Chon Buri (including Pattaya) and Chanthaburi face full travel restrictions

    Rayong, Chon Buri (including Pattaya) and Chanthaburi face full travel restrictions

    Rayong, Chanthaburi and Chon Buri (that includes Pattaya), could be facing a full lockdown as soon as tomorrow if a recommendation from the Ministry of Public Health is approved by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. The outbreak of new infections are almost entirely linked to illegal gambling dens, mostly in Rayong. Thailand’s Deputy Health Minister says the measure “is…

  • Pattaya News3 eastern provinces being considered for full travel restrictions, including Pattaya

    3 eastern provinces being considered for full travel restrictions, including Pattaya

    Rayong, Chanthaburi and Chon Buri (including Pattaya), are headed into a full lockdown scenario after the Ministry of Public Health formerly asked the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to impose additional restrictions on travel in and out of the provinces. Most of the infections in the 3 provinces are linked to illegal gambling dens. A decision will likely be made…

  • Thailand NewsMan gets caught in crossfire in rival gang clash, grenade explodes in his hand

    Man gets caught in crossfire in rival gang clash, grenade explodes in his hand

    As rival gangs exchanged gunfire at a Chanthaburi province fruit market, a man tried to break up the fight by holding up a grenade and threatening to use it. The plan backfired. 34 year old Thammarat Suntorn was shot multiple times in the crossfire and the grenade ended up exploding in his hand. Thammarat was severely injured with several gunshot…

  • Covid-19 NewsBorder police camps to be turned into quarantine centres

    Border police camps to be turned into quarantine centres

    Border patrol police camps might be turned into quarantine bases for migrants workers employed through a labour program, but the government just needs the officers’ permission first. The plan would provide employers a cost efficient option for the mandatory 14 day quarantine and Covid-19 testing whilst allowing for migrants to return to work in Thailand since fleeing back to their…

  • Thailand NewsBig C worker finds wallet with 100,000 baht in cash

    Big C worker finds wallet with 100,000 baht in cash

    What would you do if you found a wallet with more than 100,000 baht in cash? At a Big C in Chanthaburi, near the Cambodian border, a maid found a wallet with thousands of baht in cash while cleaning a bathroom. She decided not to pocket the cash and returned it to the owner. Even the wallet’s owner expected it…

  • Northern Thailand NewsStaff at Khon Kaen hospital call for transferred director to be reinstated

    Staff at Khon Kaen hospital call for transferred director to be reinstated

    Following the transfer of Dr. Charnchai Chanvorachaikul, a former director at Khon Kaen hospital, in north-east Thailand, staff at the hospital are demanding their boss be reinstated in his role. Dr. Charnchai was transferred to the eastern province of Chanthaburi province amid, so far, unsubstantiated allegations of corruption. He has consistently denied the allegation that he accepted bribes from a…

  • Northern Thailand NewsHospital director denies corruption, threatens to sue government health official

    Hospital director denies corruption, threatens to sue government health official

    The director of Khon Kaen Provincial Hospital in north-east Thailand is threatening Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Sukhum Kanchanapimai with a lawsuit following allegations of corruption. Dr. Charnchai Chanvorachaikul was transferred to Chanthaburi province in the east of the country following unconfirmed reports of corruption relating to donations to the Hospital Development Fund. Dr. Charnchai completely denies the allegations, which…

  • Covid-19 NewsWear face masks in Chanthaburi or face punishment

    Wear face masks in Chanthaburi or face punishment

    Yesterday, Withurat Srinam Governor of Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand, ordered all citizens in the province to wear face masks (sanitary or cloth) before leaving their homes. People who don’t do this will face a maximum fine of 20,000 baht. The order has been effective from yesterday to April 30. “The Chanthaburi Committee for Communicable Disease has agreed to enforce the…