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  • Thailand NewsKitrat Phanphet named Thailand’s new national police chief

    Kitrat Phanphet named Thailand’s new national police chief

    Deputy National Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet has been appointed Thailand’s 15th national police chief following a unanimous vote by the Police Commission, chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Kitrat secured eight votes in his favour, emerging as the top candidate among three contenders. He is set to serve until his retirement at the age of 60 in 2026. The other…

  • Thailand NewsSmoke gets in your eyes: Rayong residents warned of toxic blaze

    Smoke gets in your eyes: Rayong residents warned of toxic blaze

    Residents near the Thai Plastic and Chemicals Plc plant in Rayong’s Mueang district have been urged to steer clear of toxic smoke following a fire sparked by a gas leak. The drama unfolded at the company’s facility within the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. The firm has issued a warning, advising locals to either stay indoors or don face masks…

  • Thailand NewsRayong sets example in eco-industrial urban development

    Rayong sets example in eco-industrial urban development

    Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environmental Affairs (DCCE) highlighted Rayong as a model for eco-industrial urban development, improving the environment and quality of life as the world faces climate challenges. DCCE Director-General Pirun Saiyasitpanich noted the environmental issues in Thailand stem from human actions, including excessive resource use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, leading to a global crisis. Addressing…

  • Phuket NewsSix arrested at unlicenced beauty clinics in Rayong and Phuket

    Six arrested at unlicenced beauty clinics in Rayong and Phuket

    Police officers raided four clinics, arresting six individuals for employing unlicensed doctors in beauty treatments. In another case, an unlicenced Chinese medicine practitioner was detained for claiming ancestral knowledge. Police and health officials announced the results of two significant cases yesterday, August 28, at the Central Investigation Bureau. The first case involved searches of medical facilities, residences, and spa massage…

  • Thailand NewsRayong woman scoops lottery 19 times, credits monk’s blessing

    Rayong woman scoops lottery 19 times, credits monk’s blessing

    A multi-winning Rayong woman, who has scooped the national lottery in Thailand 19 consecutive times, is preparing for the next draw on August 16 after crediting her luck to a monk’s blessing. At 3pm yesterday, August 8, the 51 year old woman, known for owning several popular plant shops in Rayong, opened a free food stall serving som tam to…

  • Thailand NewsPhumtham inspects U-Tapao Airport project set for 2029 completion

    Phumtham inspects U-Tapao Airport project set for 2029 completion

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Phumtham Wechayachai visited U-Tapao Airport to monitor the progress of its development project, aiming for completion by 2029. The deputy PM inspected the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City development project in Ban Chang district, Rayong province. Accompanied by Tharit Issarayangyuen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office, naval representatives, and private…

  • Thailand NewsRayong residents call for construction permit verification

    Rayong residents call for construction permit verification

    Residents of Ban Khai district in Rayong are urging government officials to verify whether the owner of a local construction project possesses the necessary permits. Concerns were sparked after a Chinese language poster was seen at a construction site for a factory within their community. Adul Akkaraphetpaisarn, an assistant village head, expressed that the village had not been informed of…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious footprints in Rayong spark ghostly speculation

    Mysterious footprints in Rayong spark ghostly speculation

    Mysterious ghostly footprints believed to belong to a dead neighbour have caused a stir in Rayong, with residents convinced he returned to say goodbye. Despite attempts to clean them, the footprints remain, adding to the eerie mystery. At 6pm yesterday, July 22, in Rayong, reporters investigated an unusual belief among locals that mysterious footprints found in the area belonged to…

  • Thailand NewsCluck and awe: Thai chicken butcher’s meth side hustle foiled

    Cluck and awe: Thai chicken butcher’s meth side hustle foiled

    A chicken butcher at a local market in Rayong, discreetly selling methamphetamine pills on the side in pursuit of quick wealth was arrested, following a delivery attempt which was thwarted by the police. The Chief of Bang Lamung district, Police Colonel Nawin Sinsuttharat, and Deputy Police Colonel Supawat Latthapreecha, along with the Narcotics Suppression Division yesterday, July 16, apprehended a…

  • Thailand NewsGAC AION charges ahead in Thailand with new EV hub in Rayong

    GAC AION charges ahead in Thailand with new EV hub in Rayong

    China’s 4th-largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, GAC AION New Energy Automobile, is gearing up to revolutionise Thailand’s automotive landscape with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rayong’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) on July 17. Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul announced that the cutting-edge plant, costing a staggering 2.3 billion baht, is poised to kick off operations by November. Boasting…

  • Thailand NewsAmata City factory in Rayong to close by January 2025

    Amata City factory in Rayong to close by January 2025

    A long-standing company in Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong, is set to close its doors after 20 years, gradually laying off employees to complete the process by the end of this year or at the latest by January 2025. This news, posted by the News Chon Buri-Rayong Online page, has sent shockwaves through the local workforce, as the company is…

  • Thailand NewsRayong boy hospitalised after bullying incident at school

    Rayong boy hospitalised after bullying incident at school

    A six year old boy in Rayong was bullied by a classmate who forced his head into a toilet, leading to injuries and a hospital visit. The boy’s mother demands action after receiving a dismissive response from the other child’s parents. Police in Rayong received a report from the mother, Khotchaporn, who stated that her son, a first-year student at…

  • Thailand NewsPM Srettha races to transform Rayong and Chon Buri

    PM Srettha races to transform Rayong and Chon Buri

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a delegation to Rayong and Chon Buri last Sunday, June 23, to inspect pivotal projects within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). At Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport, PM Srettha scrutinised the progress of an ambitious project aimed at linking the airport with a high-speed rail network that will connect three major airports. “This network is set to…

  • Thailand NewsPM Srettha shifts gears: Sunday tour to assess F1 potential

    PM Srettha shifts gears: Sunday tour to assess F1 potential

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will be touring Chon Buri and Rayong this Sunday to assess commercial developments, scope out a potential Formula One race route, and review pivotal government projects. According to PM’s Office spokesperson Chai Wacharonke, the prime minister’s agenda kicks off at Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport. He and his delegation will meet with local authorities to discuss…

  • Thailand NewsDiscarded deity statue linked to lottery wins in Rayong

    Discarded deity statue linked to lottery wins in Rayong

    A broken statue of the deity Yama, discarded by a roadside, has become the centre of a series of uncanny events. Along Ban Phla Road in Rayong’s Ban Chang District, a mysterious tale unfolded at 5pm yesterday, June 13, involving a discarded and broken statue of Yama at a community forest in the Phla subdistrict. Reporters arrived at the scene,…

  • Thailand NewsPolice uncover illegal hazardous waste sites in five provinces

    Police uncover illegal hazardous waste sites in five provinces

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) are actively unearthing hazardous waste that has been illegally dumped or buried across Ayutthaya, Chon Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Rayong provinces, as revealed by an assistant police chief. Police Lieutenant General Thatchai Pitaneelabut revealed yesterday that police gathered evidence implicating two companies, Win Process and Aek Uthai, in the illegal burial of industrial waste in…

  • Thailand NewsExecutive arrested for hazardous materials at Phetchabun factory

    Executive arrested for hazardous materials at Phetchabun factory

    The Thai authorities swooped to arrest an executive at Win Process, en route to another factory in Phetchabun Province for possessing unauthorised hazardous materials. The executive, Ophas, faces court charges and is expected to be involved in 14 additional cases. A raid on another site uncovered numerous documents. Police from the Map Ta Phut Police Station in Rayong Province detained…

  • Thailand News15-metre Tao Wirupaksa statue consecrated at Wat Nong Tabak

    15-metre Tao Wirupaksa statue consecrated at Wat Nong Tabak

    A grand ceremony was held at Wat Nong Tabak in Rayong Province to consecrate the only 15-metre-tall statue of Tao Wirupaksa in the area. The event took place yesterday at 5pm, drawing monks from various temples in Rayong and a large number of devotees. The ceremonial ground was adorned with beautifully arranged fruit trays, garlands, and offerings. Devotees lit incense…

  • Thailand NewsRayong residents demand action after fire raises safety fears

    Rayong residents demand action after fire raises safety fears

    A demand for immediate action echoed from Rayong residents following a factory fire last month that has heightened concerns over chemical safety. Community members, deeply troubled by the incident, mobilised a protest to present their case to provincial governor Traiphop Wongtrairat. The villagers convened at Wat Nong Phawa in the Ban Khai district to voice their concerns before proceeding to…

  • Thailand NewsHouse committee to strategise on industrial accident prevention

    House committee to strategise on industrial accident prevention

    The House Committee on Industry is set to convene tomorrow to deliberate on strategies for preventing industrial accidents. This move follows a series of recent warehouse and factory fires, with the most recent one occurring last week at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong. Kamonthas Kittisoonthornsakul, a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Rayong and deputy chair of…

  • Thailand NewsRayong tourism suffers after industrial area explosion

    Rayong tourism suffers after industrial area explosion

    Tourism in Rayong has suffered a setback after a pyrolysis gasoline tank in the Map Ta Phut industrial area exploded on Thursday, resulting in one death and four injuries. The incident led to a flurry of tour cancellations at several fruit farms in the area, despite being located 40 to 50 kilometres away from the site of the explosion. The…

  • Thailand NewsFuelling fury: Map Ta Phut blaze sparks urgent evacuation (video)

    Fuelling fury: Map Ta Phut blaze sparks urgent evacuation (video)

    A catastrophic blaze engulfed a fuel storage tank in the heart of the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, leading to continuous explosions and an urgent evacuation, left one person dead and four injured. The incident, which caused at least one injury, occurred at 10.30am today, May 9, when the Eastern Environmental Monitoring and Control Centre (EMCC) in the Rayong province…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s hazardous waste crisis prompts law enforcement calls

    Thailand’s hazardous waste crisis prompts law enforcement calls

    Serious fires at hazardous waste storage facilities in Rayong and Ayutthaya, coupled with the illegal smuggling of cadmium tailings from Tak to numerous Thai provinces, have brought the issue of waste management into sharp focus in Thailand. With a shocking 36 million tonnes of hazardous waste produced annually, as reported by the Department of Pollution Control, concerns are increasing over…

  • Thailand NewsPM demands investigation into Rayong’s hazardous waste plant fire

    PM demands investigation into Rayong’s hazardous waste plant fire

    Prompt investigations into the hazardous waste plant fire in Rayong‘s Ban Khai district have been demanded by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The fire, which broke out at Win Process’ storage plant, has impacted the lives of 100 villagers since it started on April 22. The 62 year old Thai prime minister voiced his concerns during a site visit yesterday, querying…

  • Thailand NewsFire at chemical warehouses in Rayong sparks arson suspicions

    Fire at chemical warehouses in Rayong sparks arson suspicions

    The fire at the industrial and chemical waste warehouses of Win Process in the Ban Khai district of Rayong, in the eastern province, has raised suspicions of arson, although the company’s owner has chosen to remain silent. According to the latest reports from multiple news agencies as of last night, the firefighting team had not fully extinguished the fire at…

  • Thailand NewsAuthorities struggle to control fire at chemical warehouse in Rayong

    Authorities struggle to control fire at chemical warehouse in Rayong

    A fire broke out at an industrial waste and chemical warehouse belonging to the Win Process Company in the eastern province of Rayong at 8.30am yesterday. The Thai authorities have been working for over 20 hours to extinguish the fire and are struggling to fully control it due to flammable chemical substances. Residents living near the warehouse in the Ban…

  • Thailand NewsChemical warehouse fire causes evacuation in Ban Khai district

    Chemical warehouse fire causes evacuation in Ban Khai district

    A fire broke out at a chemical warehouse in the tambon Bang But area of Ban Khai district, leading to a series of explosions and prompting the evacuation of residents. The blaze, originating from the industrial waste warehouse owned by Win Process Co, ignited at approximately 9am today, April 22. The response was immediate, with 16 fire engines, eight ambulances,…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Rayong MFP MP faces legal action from EC

    Former Rayong MFP MP faces legal action from EC

    Legal action is imminent for the former Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Rayong, Nakhon­chai Khunnarong. The Election Commission (EC) has moved against him, citing his ineligibility to contest for a House seat. Further, they have demanded that he foots the bill for a consequent by-election. The EC, in their announcement, pronounced that their inquiry into the dispute over Nakhon­chai’s…

  • Thailand NewsRayong fisherman nets suspected ambergris worth millions of baht

    Rayong fisherman nets suspected ambergris worth millions of baht

    A fishing expedition near Hua Hin beach in Rayong province recently turned up an unexpected catch for a local fisherman, who netted what appeared to be a lump of ambergris, a valuable substance used in the production of perfume. The discovery has sparked excitement among residents, and experts are being called upon to confirm the authenticity of the find. The…

  • Thailand NewsWorkers get million-baht compensation for Rayong crane accident

    Workers get million-baht compensation for Rayong crane accident

    Following a harrowing crane collapse tragedy in Rayong’s Pluak Daeng district where seven lives were lost, negotiations between workers and authorities have culminated in a million-baht compensation deal. The predominantly Myanmar workforce reluctantly reopened the site this morning only after the construction firm, under pressure, agreed to a compensation package amounting to 1.6 million baht for each fatality. The turmoil…