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- Thailand News
Thai man dies after enduring harassment from illegal chicken farm (video)
A Thai father’s accumulated stress led to his death following persistent threats and harassment from a nearby chicken farm, leaving a community devastated. The farm’s operations, which were found to be illegal and improperly managed, caused significant distress to locals due to the foul odours and noise. Yesterday, September 16, a TikTok user, @mamiew345, shared a post detailing the hardships…
- Thailand News
Buriram farmer’s name wrongly listed in social security system
A farmer from Buriram province discovered that his name appeared in Thailand’s social security system despite never having registered for it or working outside his family’s farm. This alarming revelation surfaced when he used the 30-baht health scheme. Panuwat Hadprakorn, a 25 year old resident of Khok Yang subdistrict in the Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province, along with his family,…
- Thailand News
Shrimp farmer in Samut Prakan finds potential hybrid fish
A shrimp farm owner in Samut Prakan has discovered a fish believed to be a hybrid between a blackchin tilapia and a blackchin gourami and has called for further investigation into its potential impact on local agriculture. Adisorn Chansuksawasdi, the owner of the shrimp farm located in Moo 6, Khlong Dan subdistrict, Bang Bo district, invited journalists to inspect his…
- Thailand News
Detached blade from rice-cutting machine tragically kills farmer
A tragic accident occurred when a farmer was fatally injured by a detached blade from a rice-cutting machine while harvesting rice in the fields. The blade severed his left leg, causing significant blood loss and ultimately leading to his death in the middle of the field yesterday, July 14. The incident happened at 1.20pm in a rice field in Phrom…
- Crime News
Thai farmer’s life savings harvested by call centre scam
An elderly Thai farmer has fallen victim to a call centre scam, being coerced into losing his entire life’s savings of over 3.2 million baht. The farmer, 74 year old Thongchai Boonko filed a complaint at Nongprue Police Station in Chon Buri today. He reported receiving a phone call from a man claiming to be a government officer from the…
- Thailand News
Ratchaburi farmers back new fertiliser project to cut costs
Farmers in Ratchaburi are optimistic about the Half-and-Half Fertiliser project, designed to alleviate financial strain and reduce production costs for rice farmers. The project, approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, aims to support farmers planting rice in the 2024 to 2025 production year by providing 50 kilogrammes of fertiliser per rai, with a cap of 20 rai per…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima farmers wade through ‘rice-crisis’ as floods surge
Heavy rains and storms have hit Nakhon Ratchasima, causing significant concern among local farmers due to widespread flooding of rice fields. The continuous downpour over the past few days has completely engulfed the farmlands, thwarting the growth of the seedlings, which have just begun to sprout. A 76 year old local farmer, Ken Tethaisong, from Sarai Subdistrict in the Chum…
- Thailand News
Nakhon Ratchasima farmer wins 12 million baht lottery
A timely stroke of luck has befallen a widowed farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima as he won a staggering 12 million baht in the lottery, with plans to generously donate a boat to a local rowing club because of his grandchild’s national team success. Manat Samleeklang, a 58 year old widowed farmer, yesterday, April 16, experienced a life-changing moment when he…
- Business News
Thai govt dives into action: Plans to flood fields with innovation and debt suspension
Plans are underway by the Thai government to accelerate the expansion of water sources and enhance the varieties of rice and other key crops in Thailand. Recommendations have also been made for the proposed debt suspension scheme to operate with conditions. These suggestions were made by Nipon Puapongsakorn, a distinguished fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), who highlighted…
- World News
Farmer’s pickling stone revealed as rare jade worth over 24 million baht
A farmer’s luck takes a surprising turn when a ‘stone’ used for pickling vegetables is valued at a staggering 5 million yuan (over 24 million baht) on a Chinese television show. The farmer, known as Li, brought the peculiar black stone to the show, where experts were astounded by its true worth. China has a history spanning more than 5,000…
- Road deaths
Ayutthaya farmer dies in motorcycle crash a week after recovering from previous accident
A farmer‘s late-night return trip ended in tragedy when his motorcycle swerved off the road and collided with a tree. It was revealed that the farmer had just recovered from an accident that had broken his leg the previous week. The incident occurred in Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province. At around 12.30am today, officer Parada Tantirungruang and the rescue team of Puthaisawan…
- Thailand News
Elderly Thai farmer pleads for justice after losing land over friend’s unpaid car loan
An elderly Buriram farmer today made an emotional plea for justice after being sued over a car loan she cosigned for her friend’s step-niece. Unfortunately, the dispute has escalated into her losing over nine acres of farmland and her adjoining garden property, rendering her both landless and without the means to earn a living. Sixty-seven year old Sa-ngsop Namprai had…
- Thailand News
Laughing chickens bring joy and profit to Thai farm with their quirky crowing
Unique laughing chickens in Trang are gaining popularity among farmers who are speedily breeding the novel birds for sale, creating an extra source of income. With a sound that resembles human laughter, the amusing birds are brightening people’s days and attracting eager customers. It was reported today that Kritiwit Eiadnun, also known as Goong Kuanhan, a 50 year old hospital…
- Thailand News
Tractor accident kills driver in Lopburi, workers shocked at discovering body
A 69 year old farmer was crushed to death by his overturned tractor in a forest in Lopburi province, Thailand yesterday. Authorities and rescue workers were called to the scene where they discovered the flipped farm vehicle with the man’s body beneath it. At the site of the accident, investigators found the toppled tractor laying on top of the farmer, Chatchai…
- Thailand News
Thai farmer capitalises on high demand for grasshoppers
A Thai farmer in the northeast Nakhon Phanom province found success breeding Patanga grasshoppers, selling eggs at 10,000 baht per kilogram. These grasshoppers are found throughout Asia. The venture, which began as a side occupation, has seen a surge in demand with orders queueing up. Having tried his hands at rearing various animals, the farmer switched to breeding these grasshoppers…
- Crime News
Heartbroken Thai durian farmer cries after trees poisoned, causing 30 million baht loss
A heartbroken durian farmer in South Thailand cried after he discovered on Wednesday that most of his trees had been poisoned, causing a long-term loss of around 30 million baht (US$936,000). The farmer, 51 year old Charin Phuachai, lives with his family in Chumphon province, in the Hat Phan Kraj sub-district of the main city district. Charin had 25 Mon…
