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  • Thailand NewsMan missing after falling into Bang Pakong River on New Year’s

    Man missing after falling into Bang Pakong River on New Yearโ€™s

    A 50 year old man disappeared after slipping into the Bang Pakong River while celebrating the new year with friends in Chachoengsao. Despite an extensive search using drones and boats, the man remains missing. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wanchai Prathom received a report of a man falling into the river near the clock tower on Maruphong Riverside Road, in the Naโ€ฆ

  • Travel GuidesTipsy Tubing in Pai, Thailand

    Tipsy Tubing in Pai, Thailand

    Welcome to tipsy tubing in Pai, Thailandโ€”a unique adventure that promises both relaxation and exhilaration. This popular activity combines the thrill of tubing with the social atmosphere of stopping at lively riverside bars, making it a must-try for any traveller seeking a memorable experience. Tipsy tubing isnโ€™t just about the ride. It is an opportunity to relax on the riverโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsPing River on the rise: Chiang Mai braces for watery wake-up call

    Ping River on the rise: Chiang Mai braces for watery wake-up call

    Chiang Mai braces for more flooding today as the Ping River is set to reach 4.95 metres, starting in the morning. Heavy rainfall in upstream areas has caused a rapid rise in the Ping River, according to Governor Nirat Pongsitthithaworn. He urged residents along the river to relocate their vehicles and valuables to higher ground. Hospitals and clinics in low-lyingโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsLampang residents warned of rising water levels due to heavy rain

    Lampang residents warned of rising water levels due to heavy rain

    Residents of Lampang are urged to prepare for rising water levels in the Wang River, expected to increase by 1.5 to 2 metres due to continuous heavy rainfall. Local officials urge residents to stay updated on the situation via the Facebook page of the Office of Irrigation No. 2, Lampang province. The Wang Riverโ€™s water level is projected to riseโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsMan falls from tree into Wang River and dies in northern Thailand

    Man falls from tree into Wang River and dies in northern Thailand

    A man who climbed a tree to rest tragically fell into the Wang River and died. His body was discovered by a Good Samaritan who was relaxing at a riverside park. At 4.40pm yesterday, September 4, rescue workers from Sawang Nakhon Lampang retrieved the body of 45 year old Ek, a construction worker who had fallen into the Wang Riverโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsMyanmar worker feared drowned in Samut Songkhram river

    Myanmar worker feared drowned in Samut Songkhram river

    A young Myanmar worker disappeared while swimming with friends near the central pillar of the Somdej Phra Sri Suriyen Bridge in Samut Songkhram. Despite rescue efforts, strong currents forced a pause in the search, which will resume today. The 24 year old Myanmar worker, Hen Min Ko Ko, was enjoying a swim with three friends to cool off when heโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsSamut Sakhon releases one million prawns for river conservation

    Samut Sakhon releases one million prawns for river conservation

    Samut Sakhon released one million black tiger prawns into the Tha Chin River to bolster aquatic populations and maintain ecological balance. The event took place at 11am yesterday, July 17, led by Samut Sakhon Governor Phon Damthornom, alongside local officials, civil servants, and residents. The ceremony was held in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkornโ€™s 72nd birthday, marking sixโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsMekong power play sparks concerns: Dam contract makes waves

    Mekong power play sparks concerns: Dam contract makes waves

    Conservationists and residents of the Mekong Basin are urging the Thai government to reconsider signing a contract to purchase electricity from the Pak Beng Hydropower Dam in Laos, citing potential economic and territorial losses. An open letter addressed to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga captured the concerns, with signatures from Thongsuk Inthawong, former headman of Bannโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsChao Phraya River embankment collapse causes waves of concern

    Chao Phraya River embankment collapse causes waves of concern

    A section of Chao Phraya River embankment collapsed causing significant concern among locals and governmental officials in Nonthaburiโ€™s Pak Kret district. The embankment collapsed at approximately 5.40pm yesterday, June 9, leaving concrete rubble and exposed rebar stretching 75 metres. This incident was reported to the subdistrict administrative organisation by Phra Khru Nontakun Phiphat, the abbot of Wat Choeng Lane, a templeโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsBangkok’s iconic river sees revamped Tha Tien Pier reopened

    Bangkokโ€™s iconic river sees revamped Tha Tien Pier reopened

    Tha Tien pier, nestled in Bangkokโ€™s Phra Nakhon district, is poised for a grand reopening following extensive renovations, announced Marine Department Director-General Kritpetch Chaichuay. Teaming up with the Crown Property Bureau, the department has meticulously upgraded the pier and its environs to seamlessly blend with the areaโ€™s rich historical architecture. Endorsed by the preservation committee overseeing Rattanakosin and old cities,โ€ฆ

  • GuidesRivers of life: Exploring the cultural significance

    Rivers of life: Exploring the cultural significance

    Thailandโ€™s rivers are more than just bodies of water; theyโ€™re the lifeblood of the nation. For centuries, these waterways have shaped Thai culture, influencing daily life, traditions, and even the countryโ€™s cuisine. Imagine a place where rivers are at the heart of every celebration, where communities gather by the water for the most significant events of the year. How waterโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai naturalist embarks on a 1,000km trip to save Mekong River

    Thai naturalist embarks on a 1,000km trip to save Mekong River

    The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions, is currently in a state of distress. Naturalist Paramin Wannakornbancha, known as Bass, embarked on a 1,000-kilometre journey on foot to raise awareness about the riverโ€™s plight. His journey, which started yesterday, January 15, has been warmly welcomed by local fishermen who are heartened by the younger generationโ€™s concern for the river. Inโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsRiverfront walkway project collaboration between Bangkok Met Administration and Royal Thai Navy

    Riverfront walkway project collaboration between Bangkok Met Administration and Royal Thai Navy

    A cooperative venture between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to supervise a riverfront walkway project has been launched. The riverfront walkway will connect multiple tourist attractions along the Chao Phraya River on the Thonburi side. Chadchart Sittipunt, the governor of Bangkok, confirmed the BMAโ€™s intention to construct the riverfront walkway, which would extend fromโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsTreasure hunters uncover ancient gold and artefacts in Thailand’s Bang Pakong River

    Treasure hunters uncover ancient gold and artefacts in Thailandโ€™s Bang Pakong River

    Treasure hunters discovered ancient valuables, including gold rings and old coins dating back to the fourth and fifth reigns of Thailand, along the Bang Pakong River in Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri. Today, locals flocked to the site, following a Facebook post showing a video of people using metal detectors near a construction site along the riverbank. During a site inspection atโ€ฆ

  • Central Thailand NewsThai fisherman slips into river: Rescuers face 4-hour search in strong currents

    Thai fisherman slips into river: Rescuers face 4-hour search in strong currents

    A 27 year old Myanmar fisherman tragically drowned in the Mae Klong River after he slipped while walking on a wet dock in Thailandโ€™s central Samut Songkhram province. Despite challenging conditions, rescue teams found the body after an extensive four-hour search. Yesterday at 3pm, friends of the lost fisherman conducted a floating pillow ceremony, a ceremony that locals believed wouldโ€ฆ

  • Thai Life80 year old woman survives floating 3 kilometres down Nan River in Thailand

    80 year old woman survives floating 3 kilometres down Nan River in Thailand

    An 80 year old Thai woman fell into the Nan River in Pichit province, northern Thailand, and floated for 3 kilometres before she was rescued by a good Samaritan yesterday. At 4pm, 61 year old Bancha Simadua, the owner of a paint shop, was fishing in the Nan River near Wat Ratchachang Kwan when he suddenly saw a naked bodyโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsNational police chief suspects Tangmo’s death was an accident

    National police chief suspects Tangmoโ€™s death was an accident

    Thailandโ€™s national police chief says the death of actress Tangmo seems to have been an accident. He says evidence shows the death of the celebrity in Bangkokโ€™s Chao Phraya River appears to have been an accident. An autopsy report shows the actress died from drowning. Her body also had a large cut on her leg, possibly from the speedboatโ€™s propellor.โ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThai actress missing after falling off a Chao Phraya speedboat

    Thai actress missing after falling off a Chao Phraya speedboat

    A Thai actress, who goes by the name Tangmo (water melon), fell from a speedboat into the Chao Phraya River near Rama VII Bridge last night. Authorities are still searching for her body. The speedboat had five others who were travelling with her. She fell in at around 10 pm, in Nonthaburiโ€™s Muang district, just north of Bangkok. She wasโ€ฆ

  • Thailand News19 year old man drowns in a Kanchanaburi river while rescuing his puppy

    19 year old man drowns in a Kanchanaburi river while rescuing his puppy

    A 19 year old man drowned after he jumped into a river to rescue his puppy yesterday. The victim identified as โ€œAphisitโ€ and his co-worker drove to the Mae Klong River in the western province of Kanchanaburi to fetch some water for their construction work. His puppy fell in the river, but he didnโ€™t notice until it had been swipedโ€ฆ

  • World NewsMan arrested trying to smuggle 28 million baht in gold across Burmese border

    Man arrested trying to smuggle 28 million baht in gold across Burmese border

    A Thai man is under arrest after police say he allegedly was caught smuggling a whopping 28 million baht worth of gold bars across the Burmese border. The man, identified only as 37 year old โ€œChartโ€ was arrested after being searched at a checkpoint in Sanghklaburi district in Kanchanaburi province last night. Police say they were tipped off and wentโ€ฆ

  • Tourism NewsDinner cruise in Bangkok on the Chao Phraya for only 650 baht | VIDEO

    Dinner cruise in Bangkok on the Chao Phraya for only 650 baht | VIDEO

    Imagine a romantic cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Or maybe just the finish to a long day of sight-seeing around the Thai city. Cruises on the Chao Phraya, looking back at the city of lights from the famous river is about as good as it gets. Some of the cruises can be quite expensive, although altogether worthโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Vaccine schedule for Thailand and new train hub | February 4

    Thailand News Today | Vaccine schedule for Thailand and new train hub | February 4

    While thereโ€™s no exact date on the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines, Thailandโ€™s Public Health Ministry is assuring the public that the first order of the AstraZeneca vaccine will arrive this month, despite the Eโ€™s restrictions on Covid-19 vaccine exports at the moment. The National Vaccine Institute is working on getting the first shipment by the end pf February, according toโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Southern floods, Face mask fines, Thai Air Asia woes | January 8

    Thailand News Today | Southern floods, Face mask fines, Thai Air Asia woes | January 8

    Thousands of residents in Songkhla, Yala and Narathiwat, in the very south of Thailand, have been evacuated from their homes due to flash flooding from nearly a week of almost continuous heavy rain. Local authorities say a total of 18,024 households across 19 districts have been impacted. In Yala, the Sai Buri River has burst its banks, flooding homes andโ€ฆ

  • Crime NewsWoman’s body pulled from Mae Ping River in Chiang Mai

    Womanโ€™s body pulled from Mae Ping River in Chiang Mai

    Police and rescue staff in Chiang Mai have retrieved the body of a woman from the Mae Ping River near Nawarat Bridge. The woman, aged estimated to be 40-45 years old, was wearing a white T-shirt, a pair of shorts and white socks. Forensic staff estimate she had been dead for at least 2 days before the body was discovered.โ€ฆ

  • Covid-19 News25 more arrested entering Thailand by wading across river from Malaysia

    25 more arrested entering Thailand by wading across river from Malaysia

    Another 25 Thai workers were arrested this morning for illegal border crossing after wading across the Kolok River from Malaysia to Thailand. They were placed in mandatory 14 day quarantine and charged with illegal entry. They are part of a group of Thai workers left stranded in Malaysia, which has extended its lockdown order to May 12. Their desperation isโ€ฆ

  • Environment NewsSalty tap water and dirty air – Bangkok’s environmental woes continue today

    Salty tap water and dirty air โ€“ Bangkokโ€™s environmental woes continue today

    Brackish tap water, with increased salinity caused by seawater back-flowing into the Chao Phraya River, is threatening the gardens in and around the Government House compound. Government House officials are seeking assistance from the Agriculture Department. Several small tree species โ€“ Lamduan, Chor Sumalee, Rachavadi, Nom Maew and Hom Muenlee โ€“ are more vulnerable to brackish tap water. The gardensโ€ฆ

  • World NewsSevere drought predicted for Thailand and neighbouring countries

    Severe drought predicted for Thailand and neighbouring countries

    FILE PHOTO Experts are warning that over the next two to three months, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam can all expect severe drought conditions which will affect agricultural production. Of the four countries, Thailand and Cambodia are expected to suffer the most, according to the report. A statement issued by the Mekong River Commission confirmed that water levels in theโ€ฆ

  • World NewsMekong nations face severe water shortages

    Mekong nations face severe water shortages

    Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam should expect severe to extreme drought until at least January 2020, threatening agricultural production, experts warn. Their main water source, the Mekong River, is at its lowest level in over half a century. Drought has already caused the Mekong to drop to its lowest level in at least 60 years, with exceptionally low flow inโ€ฆ

  • Bangkok News“Kayaking for Chao Phraya” – anti river-dumping campaign

    โ€œKayaking for Chao Phrayaโ€ โ€“ anti river-dumping campaign

    by Kornrawee Panyasuppakun The vice rector of Thammasat University, Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, will lead other kayakers on a 400 kilometre long โ€œKayaking for Chao Phrayaโ€ campaign to collect trash and urge people to stop dumping their garbage in the river. The kayakers start their 14 day journey on December 10 from the point where Thailandโ€™s major river flows. They will kayakโ€ฆ

  • Thailand NewsTeen drowns at privately run tourist attraction in Nakhon Nayok

    Teen drowns at privately run tourist attraction in Nakhon Nayok

    PHOTOS: The Nation A senior Nakhon Nayok provincial official visited a privately run tourist attraction in the districtโ€™s Tambon Hin Tang today (Monday) to inspect the scene where a female Thai tourist drowned yesterday after being swept away when playing in a river. Nakhon Nayok is an hourโ€™s drive north east of Bangkok. The official, Khomthat Tantiyamas, said that he wouldโ€ฆ