Prachinburi

  • Thailand NewsChemical tank explosion kills two, injures twelve in Thai factory

    Chemical tank explosion kills two, injures twelve in Thai factory

    A chemical storage tank explosion at a lead-smelting factory in the Borthong Industrial Estate has resulted in two fatalities and twelve chemical exposure injuries. Police are urgently investigating the incident, which occurred at 9.26am today, October 26. On receiving the report, Police Lieutenant Colonel Worawit Wanna of Wang Takian Police Station took immediate action. The explosion happened at a factory…

  • Thailand NewsCorn-napped! Prachinburi farmers stalked by thieves in fresh crop heists

    Corn-napped! Prachinburi farmers stalked by thieves in fresh crop heists

    A wave of thefts in Prachinburi has left local farmers in despair as thieves have stolen fresh corn cobs from their fields, causing significant losses. The latest incident, involving at least 50 kilogrammes of corn, forced farmers to take drastic measures to prevent further damage. Santisuk Promwan, an assistant village headman of Village 11, Yanree subdistrict, Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Prachinburi factory forces 600 workers to flee

    Fire at Prachinburi factory forces 600 workers to flee

    A major fire broke out at a Chinese-owned factory under construction in Prachinburi, causing 600 workers to flee for their lives. The blaze began on the fourth floor, prompting the deployment of 15 fire engines to control the flames. The incident occurred at 2pm yesterday, September 11, at the Dynamic Technology Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. factory, located in Si Maha…

  • Thailand NewsGolden eel ‘hooks’ Prachinburi locals with luck-boosting hopes

    Golden eel ‘hooks’ Prachinburi locals with luck-boosting hopes

    A golden eel caught the attention of locals in Prachinburi, leading them to believe it would bring good luck and prompting them to keep it. Residents are now flocking to see the eel and hoping to get lucky numbers from it. Residents reported capturing a gleaming golden eel yesterday, August 8, in the village of Moo 6, Hua Wa Subdistrict,…

  • Thailand NewsWeb of fortune: Phaya Bung locals spin hopes on spider for lottery luck

    Web of fortune: Phaya Bung locals spin hopes on spider for lottery luck

    Residents of Village 4 in Yan Re Subdistrict, Kabin Buri District, Prachin Buri Province, performed a ritual today seeking lucky lottery numbers from the revered Phaya Bung spider. They offered flowers, incense, and betel leaves, requesting blessings and fortune from the guardian spirits. The villagers then prepared two sets of paper slips numbered from zero to nine, which they dropped…

  • Thailand NewsInvasive sucker fish crisis threatens Thailand’s waterways

    Invasive sucker fish crisis threatens Thailand’s waterways

    Thailand is currently grappling with a severe invasive sucker fish crisis, exacerbated by human actions that have released non-native fish into waterways without considering the environmental impact. These invasive species are wreaking havoc on Thailand’s native ecosystems, causing environmental, economic, and health-related damage. This issue is frequently highlighted in various media outlets. In a recent social media sensation, a fish…

  • Thailand NewsPrachinburi firefighters battle stubborn landfill blaze

    Prachinburi firefighters battle stubborn landfill blaze

    A relentless blaze has been challenging firefighters in Prachinburi as they work tirelessly to extinguish a landfill fire that has been burning throughout the night. The sprawling fire, spanning over an area exceeding 17 rai with mounds of garbage more than 4 metres high, has caused significant distress to locals due to the smoke and foul odour affecting three subdistricts.…

  • Road deathsLate night Prachinburi crash leaves 3 injured, prompts road safety reminder

    Late night Prachinburi crash leaves 3 injured, prompts road safety reminder

    A tragic road accident occurred late last night, leaving three individuals severely injured, one of whom suffered amputations. The incident took place at approximately 3am today in the area of Prachinburi province when a Toyota Fortuner lost control around a bend and collided with a factory employee waiting for his partner to finish work. At the entrance of a local…

  • Thailand NewsCar calamity: Two teachers dead, 12 injured in central Thailand crash

    Car calamity: Two teachers dead, 12 injured in central Thailand crash

    A tragic car accident claimed the lives of two teachers and injured 12 others on their way to work in Sri Mahapho district, Prachinburi province. The teachers, identified as Thitthai Kaewsri and Srathha Muangdee, were en route to their school when their car collided with a bus carrying factory workers. At about 6.30am, local police were alerted to the accident…

  • Crime NewsTwo killed, two injured in violent brawl over a woman in central Thailand

    Two killed, two injured in violent brawl over a woman in central Thailand

    A violent brawl over a woman led to the deaths of two individuals and the injuries of two others in Prachinburi province. The violent brawl incident took place in front of a residential building where the victims were drinking alcohol. The police were able to apprehend one suspect at midnight today. The altercation was initiated by a group of aggressive…

  • Thailand NewsFactory explosion in Prachinburi sparks investigation into potential electric fault

    Factory explosion in Prachinburi sparks investigation into potential electric fault

    An electrical transformer exploded in a factory within the 304 Industrial Park, Prachinburi, causing a shockwave and towering plume of smoke. Officials promptly arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the factory explosion, which occurred at 11.20am today. The factory under scrutiny belongs to Ratchakrit Phayak, the District Chief of Sri Maha Phot. The explosion sent a pillar…

  • Central Thailand NewsPrachinburi print shop overcharges customer, shocking Internet

    Prachinburi print shop overcharges customer, shocking Internet

    A disheartening incident unfolded when a woman was charged 500 baht for scanning four documents, at a print shop in the area of Ban Rabao Phai, Sri Maha Pho District, Prachinburi. The shop owner extended his apologies due to a lack of knowledge about appropriate pricing and offered a reimbursement, which the woman declined. Upon scanning the documents, the customer,…

  • Crime NewsPrachinburi teens narrowly escape sexual assault plot after dinner invitation from male friend

    Prachinburi teens narrowly escape sexual assault plot after dinner invitation from male friend

    In a shocking incident, two young women were caught in a devious sexual assault plot planned by an acquaintance who lured them with a dinner invitation. Following their meal, he led them to a rental room with intentions of sexual assault. However, demonstrating remarkable courage, the women managed to resist the assault and fled from the scene, subsequently seeking help.…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious bullet incident: Thai girl narrowly escapes tragedy as stray shot hits home

    Mysterious bullet incident: Thai girl narrowly escapes tragedy as stray shot hits home

    Residents in the Thai province of Prachinburi faced a near-tragic event on June 26, when a mysterious bullet pierced a window of a home in the small village of Ban Na. The bullet’s path aligned directly with the head of a young girl running playfully inside the house at the time of the incident. Thiphat, the occupant of the house,…

  • Crime NewsLove’s fatal crossfire: Jealousy ignites tragic showdown in eastern Thailand

    Love’s fatal crossfire: Jealousy ignites tragic showdown in eastern Thailand

    A tragic incident gripped the community of Prajantakam, Prachinburi, in eastern Thailand after an ex-husband confronted his former wife and her new partner. His jealousy led to a violent encounter and ended in a fatal shooting. Witnesses yesterday recalled a heated spat in a rented room along Vorodom Road behind Wat Sri Prajantakam temple. The situation escalated, resulting in gunshots that…

  • Crime NewsHeated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi

    Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi

    The police issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended. The incident occurred on Sunday in Prachinburi province, Thailand, and involved the father of the young man attempting to obstruct police during the arrest. The youth was charged with two offences, while…

  • Thailand NewsUPDATE: Thai woman spends 300k baht on wedding but groom doesn’t turn up

    UPDATE: Thai woman spends 300k baht on wedding but groom doesn’t turn up

    UPDATE: Today, Namthip got stood up by her no-show groom Ek for a second time. Namthip and her lawyer went to Nadi Police Station in Prachinburi this morning to try and get some money back from Ek after he didn’t turn up to his wedding, leaving Namthip’s family to foot the 300,000 baht bill for the wedding arrangements. Lt. Cl.…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman spends 300k baht on wedding but groom doesn’t turn up

    Thai woman spends 300k baht on wedding but groom doesn’t turn up

    A Thai bride welcomed all her guests to her wedding on May 1 in Prachinburi province, eastern Thailand, but the groom never turned up. The man claimed to be a soldier, but when he didn’t attend his own wedding, the bride asked the Royal Thai Army to locate him. When the army checked their database, they didn’t find any army…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Update | Energy & Food Price raises inflation rate for 2022

    Thailand News Update | Energy & Food Price raises inflation rate for 2022

    The body of the Iranian tourist who went missing on Tuesday after a white water rafting accident in Phang Nga province, just north of Phuket, has been found. Police are now investigating everyone involved in the incident.The 42 year old was white water rafting in Song Phraek with his four friends and two tour operators when their rubber boat hit…

  • Central Thailand NewsHuge fire in Prachinburi Market, Central Thailand, 100 million baht worth of damage

    Huge fire in Prachinburi Market, Central Thailand, 100 million baht worth of damage

    A huge fire destroyed more than 30 shops at the Prachinburi Town Municipality Market yesterday. The fire reportedly destroyed properties worth more than 100 million baht. No injuries and deaths were reported, and volunteers rescued seven bedridden local residents who lived in the area where the fire broke out. Officials were first alerted about the incident at 5pm, and arrived…

  • Thailand News10.8 million baht found in dead abbot’s quarters, dean of monks says family has no right to the money

    10.8 million baht found in dead abbot’s quarters, dean of monks says family has no right to the money

    After 50 days of merit-making, Luang Phor Yen Satchitto’s minimalist hut was opened on Sunday by relatives who found over 10.6 million baht in cash under the bed. Relatives and locals estimate the figure should be nearer to 40 million and suspect a burglary has taken place, but forensic officers think otherwise. The cash was deposited into a joint account…

  • Thailand NewsMovie theatre set up at Prachinburi graveyard to entertain the dead

    Movie theatre set up at Prachinburi graveyard to entertain the dead

    An outdoor movie theatre was set up at a graveyard in the central province Prachinburi, but the films weren’t playing for the living. The movies were intended to entertain the spirits. The owner of a local movie theatre wanted to make an offering to his ancestors and others buried at the cemetery. Apparently, this is the fourth time the theatre…

  • Thailand NewsGrenade found outside local politician’s home in Prachin Buri

    Grenade found outside local politician’s home in Prachin Buri

    A grenade was found in front of a local politician’s home in the central province Prachin Buri, east of Bangkok. The chief of the Kham Tanot Administrative Organization, 53 year old Suchart Dejsupha, said he was in a meeting when he received a message from his daughter with a photo of what appeared to be a bomb outside his house. Police…

  • Thailand NewsPolice seize more than 100 monkeys allegedly trafficked in illegal meat trade

    Police seize more than 100 monkeys allegedly trafficked in illegal meat trade

    More than 100 wild monkeys caged in plastic carriers were seized off a pickup truck in Prachinburi province. The 25 year old driver was arrested, and allegedly told police that he had been hired by a network that trafficks wild animals to be purchased by restaurants and later eaten. The 102 monkeys were in poor condition, some with wounds and…

  • Thailand NewsCannabis café: Prachin Buri hospital opens “Taste of Ganja” restaurant

    Cannabis café: Prachin Buri hospital opens “Taste of Ganja” restaurant

    Cannabis is now on the menu at a Thailand hospital restaurant, but don’t expect to get high from the meals seasoned with cannabis leaves. Only parts of the plant that contain very, very low traces of the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, are legal for consumption. The THC-rich, euphoria-inducing buds are still illegal and classified as a Category 5 narcotic.…

  • Thailand Weather Updates3 people missing after being swept away by flash flooding in Prachinburi

    3 people missing after being swept away by flash flooding in Prachinburi

    A Highways Department official and 2 villagers are missing in the eastern province of Prachinburi, after they were swept away by strong currents caused by heavy flooding. Thai PBS World reports that heavy rain resulted in water runoffs from mountains in Khao Yai and Tap Larn national parks, leading to flash floods. 32 provinces were on alert after heavy rains…

  • Crime NewsPrachinburi police chief updates the case of murdered German man

    Prachinburi police chief updates the case of murdered German man

    The stabbing death of a German man who taught English in the Central province of Prachinburi “has damaged the image of Thailand” according to provincial police, as reported in 77kaoded. But the provincial police chief says said he “expects good news soon” after he chaired a meeting of investigators looking into the case. Chief Naradech Klomthuksing was addressing reporters after…

  • Road deaths1 killed in 8 vehicle pileup in Prachin Buri

    1 killed in 8 vehicle pileup in Prachin Buri

    One man is dead and another seriously injured after an eight vehicle pileup last night at a traffic light on a major highway in central Thailand. The crash involved four transfer trucks, two pickups and two cars in Prachin Buri City. One victim said she was slowing down to stop at a red light when an 18 wheel trailer truck…