Sakon Nakhon

  • Thailand NewsLost Buddha statue found in Sakhon Nakhon dam after 20 years

    Lost Buddha statue found in Sakhon Nakhon dam after 20 years

    A Buddha statue lost for years was miraculously found in the middle of Nam Oun Dam by a fisherman during the Buddhist Lent. The statue, now safely returned to Wat Doi Thep Nimit, had been missing for over 20 years. A Facebook user named Wut Sut posted images of the Buddha statue in the water, showing its transportation on a…

  • Thailand NewsFormer Thai official arrested for 2011 corruption in Sakon Nakhon

    Former Thai official arrested for 2011 corruption in Sakon Nakhon

    Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) arrested a former public works official involved in corruption related to three projects from the 2011 fiscal year. The official was taken into custody for legal proceedings yesterday, July 24. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, Secretary-General of the NACC, and Prateep Jutasorn, Deputy Secretary-General of NACC Region 4, directed the Region 4 anti-corruption investigation team to…

  • Thailand NewsThai man severely injured in attack by police officers’ children

    Thai man severely injured in attack by police officers’ children

    A violent altercation involving a group of police officers’ children has resulted in severe injuries for a young man, with the case seeing little progress over the past month. The incident occurred today, July 24, when 45 year old Sanya and his son 20 year old Nattapong, visited Ekaphap Luangprasert, advisor to the Minister of Interior and founder of the…

  • Thailand NewsSedan crashes in Sakon Nakhon, claims life after high-speed chase

    Sedan crashes in Sakon Nakhon, claims life after high-speed chase

    A sedan collided with another car in Sakon Nakhon yesterday before losing control, crossing the median strip, and crashing into a parked truck. The driver was found trapped behind the wheel and later succumbed to her injuries. Officers from the Taton Police Station in Sakon Nakhon received a report of a severe road accident involving a sedan and a parked…