Nakhon Ratchasima

  • Thailand NewsSlapstick meth dealer flees from police, runs into wall, gets caught

    Slapstick meth dealer flees from police, runs into wall, gets caught

    A slapstick meth dealer in Nakhon Ratchasima was apprehended in a drug raid on his residence, where he attempted to flee, but ran into a wall in his drug-fuelled haste. He was promptly caught by the police, who discovered his hidden stash of methamphetamine. Police from the Khon Buri Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent Decho Phengleng, and Investigation Inspector…

  • Thailand NewsMan fatally stabs uncle, surrenders from hiding due to hunger

    Man fatally stabs uncle, surrenders from hiding due to hunger

    A man in Nakhon Ratchasima fatally stabbed his uncle and attacked two others following a heated family dispute. After a period of hiding in the forest, he arranged a surrender, citing head pains and hunger. District Chief Siwasek Sintharam and officers from the Phimai Police Station, along with local administrative officials, travelled to a rubber plantation in Rang Ga Yai subdistrict,…

  • Thailand NewsDiscover Thai ancient history at Phimai National Museum

    Discover Thai ancient history at Phimai National Museum

    A captivating blend of ancient history and modern exhibition techniques awaits visitors at the newly renovated Phimai National Museum in Nakhon Ratchasima province, 325 kilometres northeast of Bangkok. The museum recently reopened its doors, offering a refreshed and engaging exploration of Phimai’s rich cultural heritage. Located near the Phimai Historical Park, the museum, established in 1993, has long been a…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima man orders toolset, gets water bottles instead

    Nakhon Ratchasima man orders toolset, gets water bottles instead

    A man from Nakhon Ratchasima was left disheartened after spending 499 baht on what he believed to be a set of tools but instead received three bottles of water. Nirat Sukboon, a 46 year old resident of Nai Mueang subdistrict, Phimai district, took his complaint to the Phimai Police Station, presenting the evidence of the water bottles. Nirat shared that…

  • Thailand NewsThailand govt to review Thap Lan National Park boundary

    Thailand govt to review Thap Lan National Park boundary

    Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Patcharawat Wongsuwan addressed public concerns over the proposed boundary adjustments to Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima. Public opinion will be considered before final decisions are made by this Friday, July 12. The issue currently undergoing public consultation has drawn mixed reactions, with some citizens voicing…

  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist’s leg severed in Nakhon Ratchasima bridge crash

    Motorcyclist’s leg severed in Nakhon Ratchasima bridge crash

    A young man riding a big bike lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a bridge railing, resulting in a severe injury where his leg was severed and he fell 7 metres. He remains in ICU in critical condition. The motorcycle accident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeast Thailand yesterday, July 5. The incident was reported by local journalists who detailed…

  • Thailand NewsTourists swarm first durian café in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Tourists swarm first durian café in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Tourists flocked to Wang Nam Khiao’s first durian café in Nakhon Ratchasima, eager to sample 38 varieties of the fruit amidst cool, rainy weather. The Ploenchit Durian Garden, located in Ban Khlong Sai Village within Wang Nam Khiao district, saw a bustling atmosphere throughout the day. Visitors drove to the renowned garden, situated in the heart of the village, which…

  • Thailand NewsLizard lolly: Thai café’s popsicle takes social media by storm

    Lizard lolly: Thai café’s popsicle takes social media by storm

    An ice popsicle inspired by Thailand’s iconic monitor lizard has taken social media by storm. A peculiar treat named “I’m Here,” created by Sai Sook Khao Yai Wildlife Learning Ground & Local Treats, a café in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Pak Chong district, mimics the lizard’s distinctive appearance with homemade caramel and sesame skin. The name is a phonetic derivation from the…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Thai survey director arrested for illegal land deeds to resort

    Former Thai survey director arrested for illegal land deeds to resort

    Police apprehended the former director of the Land Survey Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima, accused of illegitimately issuing land title deeds to benefit investors, just two months before the statute of limitations regarding his case was set to expire. At 7am today, July 4, Secretary-General of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), Phumvisal Kasemsuk, along with officers from the Anti-Corruption Division…

  • Thailand NewsRepossessed car suddenly catches fire in northern Thailand

    Repossessed car suddenly catches fire in northern Thailand

    A finance officer experienced a shocking incident when a repossessed car he was towing suddenly caught fire and was completely destroyed by the blaze. The incident occurred yesterday, July 2, at 2.40pm on Mittraphap Road, inbound to Pak Chong, in the Klang Dong area of Nakhon Ratchasima. An investigator at Klang Dong Police Station, Police Lieutenant Colonel Auaychai Phromwong, received…

  • Thailand NewsTransport minister updates on Nakhon Ratchasima rail projects

    Transport minister updates on Nakhon Ratchasima rail projects

    Transport Deputy Minister Surapong Piyachote announced significant updates on July 1 regarding the rail transport and logistics systems in Nakhon Ratchasima. These developments are crucial for the overall improvement of the country’s logistics infrastructure. Nakhon Ratchasima serves as a gateway to the northeastern region, making it a focal point for various key projects, especially the urgent double-track railway project from…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested for child abduction, allegedly raping her 24 times

    Man arrested for child abduction, allegedly raping her 24 times

    A man in Nakhon Ratchasima is currently facing charges for luring a 14 year old girl to live with him, engaging in sexual relations with her 24 times since April, facing charges of child abduction and statutory rape of a minor. An official from the National Rescue Organisation (NRO), Nalin Rojanawatthikorn, accompanied the mother and her teenage daughter to report…

  • Thailand NewsNakhon Ratchasima faces water shortage as rainy season begins

    Nakhon Ratchasima faces water shortage as rainy season begins

    Nakhon Ratchasima faces a severe water shortage crisis just as the skies open for Thailand’s rainy season, with water reserves for the province’s water supply at a critical 34%. Lam Chae Dam, one of the key reservoirs, currently reports no new water inflows. Farmers in the area downstream of Lam Chae Dam, one of the four main dams in Nakhon…

  • Thailand NewsFoul smell led to discovery of decomposing body northern Thailand

    Foul smell led to discovery of decomposing body northern Thailand

    Students in Nakhon Ratchasima, drawn by a foul smell that made them suspect a dead animal, discovered a decomposing body in a house. It was later identified as a man who had been dead for over five days. Nakhon Ratchasima police responded to reports of a deceased man found in a house in the Mueang district. The discovery was made…

  • Thailand NewsBus overturns on slippery highway, injuring 37 passengers

    Bus overturns on slippery highway, injuring 37 passengers

    A public bus skidded off a slippery highway in Nakhon Ratchasima, crashing into a light pole and overturning, and injuring 37 passengers. Rescue efforts were immediately launched to aid the injured. The incident occurred yesterday when Police Lieutenant Colonel Chakraphop Chueasai of Pak Thong Chai Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima received a report of a public bus accident. The crash…

  • Thailand NewsBarking mad: Stray dogs rampage kills 70 fighting cocks at farm

    Barking mad: Stray dogs rampage kills 70 fighting cocks at farm

    A devastating incident occurred on a cockfighting farm this morning when 70 fighting cocks were killed by a pack of stray dogs, causing a financial loss of 60,000 baht. The owner expressed frustration over the abandonment of the dogs by their previous owner. The owner of the cockfighting farm in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, 27 year old Nonthawat Konsungnoen shared…

  • Thailand NewsMurder suspect surrenders after stabbing general store owner

    Murder suspect surrenders after stabbing general store owner

    A murder suspect in the case of a 20-baht shop owner has voluntarily surrendered to Khon Buri Police Station. The victim’s family, profoundly distressed, eagerly awaits the opportunity to confront the suspect, especially the father who wishes to question his motives. The incident unfolded in Khon Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province when the suspect entered a 20-baht general store. The…

  • Thailand NewsShop owner fatally stabbed chasing thief in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Shop owner fatally stabbed chasing thief in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A 27 year old shop owner in Nakhon Ratchasima tragically lost his life after being stabbed seven times while trying to catch a thief. The shop owner’s girlfriend saw the suspect, who had frequently visited the shop, and provided crucial information to the police. Police received a report at around 4am today of a fatal stabbing at a general store…

  • Thailand NewsBull-dozed: Wild chase ends in tragic crash near Khao Yai

    Bull-dozed: Wild chase ends in tragic crash near Khao Yai

    A wild bull fatally crashed into a cement pillar while chasing a resident near Khao Yai National Park in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident occurred at 9.40am yesterday, June 23, when park officials received the alarming report. Surasawadee Rueangjab, the headwoman of Pong Ta Long Subdistrict, stated that a resident was gathering vegetables near the park’s boundary when a…

  • Thailand NewsArmy dog auction to feature trained military dogs

    Army dog auction to feature trained military dogs

    The Army Dog Centre is set to open bidding for 66 well-trained but test-disqualified military dogs on July 6. The auction will feature Labrador Retrievers, Belgian Malinois, and German Shepherds at the Army Dog Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima. Details have been gradually released on the Army Dog Centre’s Facebook page, revealing the initial bidding prices for the latest 10 dogs.…

  • Thailand NewsMan admits to paying girl to drink alcohol causing coma

    Man admits to paying girl to drink alcohol causing coma

    A man has turned himself in to authorities after admitting to paying a young girl to drink alcohol at an ordination ceremony, resulting in her falling into a coma. The suspect, Jetsada Phongphatthanaporn, from Pak Thongchai district in Nakhon Ratchasima, surrendered to police yesterday, June 11. Police Colonel Thanaphat Phet-arun, chief of Nong Bunmak Police Station confirmed that the 26…

  • Thailand NewsOn track: SRT proposes dual-track railway to Nakhon Ratchasima

    On track: SRT proposes dual-track railway to Nakhon Ratchasima

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) proposed two options for the construction of a dual-track railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, assuring locals that the Simathani Bridge will not be demolished. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transport, aimed to finalise plans and address concerns. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote along with numerous…

  • Thailand NewsTriple odds: Thai gamblers back new three-digit lottery system

    Triple odds: Thai gamblers back new three-digit lottery system

    The Thai government’s decision to introduce a three-digit lottery ticket system gained traction among gamblers, who believe it could reduce illegal gambling. However, lottery ticket vendors are concerned about the potential impact on their sales and are considering selling fewer traditional lottery tickets. Following the Cabinet’s approval of a draft ministerial regulation to introduce three-digit lottery tickets, the Government Lottery…

  • Thailand NewsWoman sells home for 1.5 million baht to escape noisy neighbours

    Woman sells home for 1.5 million baht to escape noisy neighbours

    A woman, frustrated by her disruptive neighbours, decided to sell her house for 1.5 million baht, below market value, to escape the ongoing issues. She shared her story, highlighting the noise and inconvenience caused by her neighbours, on a popular Facebook page. Reports emerged yesterday detailing the woman’s plight via a Facebook post on อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6, which included…

  • Thailand NewsMonitor lizard causes disruption at Nakhon Ratchasima bank

    Monitor lizard causes disruption at Nakhon Ratchasima bank

    A large monitor lizard caused a stir at a prominent bank in the early hours of this morning, prompting police and bank staff to intervene. Despite orders to stop, the reptile remained uncooperative. The lizard, weighing 20 kilogrammes, was eventually captured and released back into the wild. At 8.30am yesterday, Deputy Traffic Inspector of Phimai Police Station, Suphanroj Imwiset, was…

  • Thailand NewsFlooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales

    Flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima boosts income with tadpole sales

    Heavy rainfall in Nakhon Ratchasima has led to flooding in several areas, prompting locals to catch tadpoles in rice fields. These tadpoles are used in traditional dishes, reducing household expenses and generating additional income as they sell for 300 baht per kilogramme. Recent reports indicate that various parts of Nakhon Ratchasima province have experienced rainfall, which has moistened the soil…

  • Thailand NewsCompany in Pak Chong under investigation for waste dumping

    Company in Pak Chong under investigation for waste dumping

    The Thai authorities have launched an investigation into a company in Pak Chong for waste dumping into the soil, resulting in a strong chemical odour, officials are urgently collecting groundwater samples for lab analysis. The incident came to light when images were shared, showing the private company in Klang Dong, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, seemingly dumping waste directly into…

  • Thailand NewsSpooky film screened at Nakhon Ratchasima cemetery

    Spooky film screened at Nakhon Ratchasima cemetery

    A spooky film screening was held at the Chinese cemetery in Nakhon Ratchasima, with hundreds of empty chairs set up for unclaimed spirits. The event, organised by the Sawang Metta Thammasathan Foundation, took place at a cemetery home to 2,800 graves. After a ceremony for the unclaimed deceased, the foundation arranged an open-air film screening from June 2 to June…

  • Thailand NewsSRT demolishes buildings in Nakhon Ratchasima for high-speed rail

    SRT demolishes buildings in Nakhon Ratchasima for high-speed rail

    The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has begun demolishing buildings in a disputed area in Nakhon Ratchasima to expedite the construction of a high-speed rail project. Only one commercial unit awaits demolition due to a pending compensation claim. Demolition work started today, with machinery moving in to clear the area in the Mueang district. The SRT aims to clear this…

  • Thailand NewsAncient skeletons discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima

    Ancient skeletons discovered in Nakhon Ratchasima

    A remarkable discovery of ancient skeletons, believed to be around 2,000 years old, has caused quite a stir in Nakhon Ratchasima. Archaeologists uncovered two human skeletons during excavation work, with one skeleton’s skull placed on its torso, creating a buzz among locals and experts. The discovery took place at 10am yesterday, May 29, during a project to landscape the Boraparam Moat…