Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Export of Thai durian to China will face stiffer competition from other ASEAN member countries, such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Chinese grown fruit. The Indonesian government is set to increase the export of durians to China from Central Sulawesi province. Central Sulawesi Governor Rusdy Mastura said in Jakarta on Monday that
Two veteran shrimp farmers in Samut Sakhon province have expressed doubts that the Fisheries Department’s plan to release Asian seabass into natural watercourse, to eliminate Blackchin tilapia fry, will work, because they have tried this method before without success. Wallop Khunjeng, a shrimp farmer with 17 years of experience in Praek Nam Daeng sub-district of
Over 480 hectares of farmland in four sub-districts of Borabue district in the northeastern province of Maha Sarakham have been heavily flooded since yesterday, after the earthen embankment of a reservoir partially collapsed, sending about three million cubic metres of water gushing downstream. Cholasak Sukkhee, chief of Maha Sarakham irrigation office, blamed the collapse on
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. Within walking distance of the Phimai Historical Park, the museum,
The Bio Thai Foundation (BIOTHAI) is claiming that it has evidence to prove that Blackchin tilapia, an invasive alien fish species which has spread widely in watercourses throughout Thailand, was imported from Africa before 2005 by a single company. In its Facebook post, BIOTHAI wrote that, even though Deputy Agriculture Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn told MPs
The police have raided fake Botox production sites in the Nawamin and Lat Phrao areas of Bangkok, seizing over 26,000 items worth a total of 10 million baht. Pol Lt Col Jirakrit Thongjinda, Deputy Superintendent of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), revealed that the search warrants for the 2 locations were issued by the
Public health officials in provinces bordering Cambodia, Sa Kaeo in particular, have been placed on alert for the possible spread of bird flu, after the Cambodian Public Health Ministry reported seven cases of H5N1 in the country. Thai Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong said the latest bird flu case, which was reported on
A number of people were injured by an explosion at a gas refuelling station this afternoon, in Doem Bang Nang Boat District of Suphan Buri province. Firefighters took two hours to get the ensuing fire even partially under control. Continuous explosions can still be heard as they spray water onto the blaze. Several people received
A group of 27 parents are seeking police action against a school director in Lop Buri’s Chai Badan district, alleging that he molested their children. Some of the parents told police that they noticed changes in their daughters’ behaviour, such as isolating themselves and refusing to go to school. When asked what was wrong, the
Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers will seek warrants for the arrests of six people allegedly involved in the hijacking of three oil smuggling vessels moored at the Marine Police Division’s pier in Sattahip on June 11. Pol Col Anek Taosuparb, deputy commander of the CSD, told the media today that two of the six suspects,
The House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment will invite representatives of three groups residing in Thap Lan National Park, to provide information and share their views on the plan to carve out about 42,400 out of the park’s 208,000 hectares for distribution to settlers. Chair of the committee, Move Forward party-list MP Poonsak
Ten marine parks in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea have been affected by moderate to extensive coral bleaching, forcing park officials to suspend aquatic activities, such as diving and kayaking, to protect the remaining corals and to allow the bleaching corals to rehabilitate. According to Suthin Prompaland, chief of the Mu Ko Ang Thong
