Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
The Ministry of Transport has unveiled 14 infrastructure projects, estimated to cost 570 billion baht, which it plans to begin before the end of 2024, according to Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit. The 14 projects are: The 167km dual track railroad project between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai. Investment is estimated at about 29.7 billion baht.
Police on the island province of Phuket have expanded their investigation into human smuggling activities, after rounding up some 28 Chinese nationals who exploited tourist visas to work at a construction site. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of Chinese people in Thalang district, police raided a construction site in Ban Layan village yesterday
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will open all its national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, no-hunting areas and forest parks to the public free of charge this Sunday and Monday. Moreover, the department has arranged necessary facilities at 320 rest areas near national parks for New Year holiday makers. Some parks may, however,
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has assigned Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga to oversee the Justice Ministry, with the exception of the Department of Special Investigation, instead of Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, who will now oversee the Public Health Ministry. No reason was given for the change, but it is speculated that
YouTubers from South Korea, who share content via the “Cullen Hateberry” channel about Thailand, are being invited to support the promotion of tourism in Thailand’s national parks. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director general of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation department, said that he has approached the YouTube users of the channel, suggesting a joint project to
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will fly to the southern province of Narathiwat after the cabinet meeting today, to inspect the flooding and to visit those affected. The Meteorological Department is warning of more heavy downpours in the south today and tomorrow. The prime minister said today that he does not want officials in the province
Narathiwat province has been hit by the heaviest downpours in several decades, with rainfall measured at 631mm in Ra-ngae district, 495mm in Yi Ngor district and 447mm in Rue So district in a single day on Monday. According to the Hydro Informatics Institute, 400-600mm of rain fell on Narathiwat yesterday, with Rue Sor district being
There’s no better time to explore Bangkok’s royal temples than the present. Admiring the exquisite architecture of Buddhist temples during the day has long been more popular with foreign visitors than with Thais, who prefer to stay out of the hot sun. Now though, the Culture Ministry is offering local night owls an opportunity that
The Thai government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is employing a new approach to the ongoing crisis in neighboring Myanmar, focusing on humanitarian assistance, but analysts doubt if it will be effective. The government plans to set up a mechanism to deliver humanitarian assistance to displaced persons fleeing the armed conflict in military-ruled Myanmar
The southernmost province of Narathiwat is in crisis as all 13 districts remain submerged for days, a result of consecutive heavy downpours. Scores of people trapped inside their houses have urgently requested assistance. Many were seen sitting on their roofs waiting for the rescue as their houses are under the water. Dozens of people trapped
From cat patterned pants to crab printed trousers and sumptuously designed ice cream imitating mackerel, Thailand’s provinces are going all out to promote the country’s creative economy. They are using creativity and their cultural elements as soft power tools to create economic value that brings in revenue for local residents as they respond to the
Although touted as a clean source of renewable energy, hydropower is actually increasing the damage from climate change, say experts who have studied hydropower dam projects on the Mekong River. The projects have left Mekong communities more and more vulnerable to threats from extreme weather, the experts emphasize. The dams have disrupted the flow of
