Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Four people sustained gunshot wounds in a shooting at a pub in Bangkok’s RCA nightlife district early this morning (Monday). All the injured, three men and one woman, were taken to the Bangkok Hospital for treatment. Some suspects have been taken into police custody for questioning. Makkasan police, who arrived at the scene shortly after
The Channel 9 TV transmitter tower, located on top of Doi Pui mountain in Mueang district of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai, narrowly avoided destruction by forest fires last night, thanks to the hard work of fire-fighting volunteers. Officials from Mae Puem National Park and volunteers, mobilised by local administration organisations, rushed to fight
Two people have been found dead and at least seven are still missing after over 20 small fishing boats capsized during a freak storm off Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. 45 people have been rescued, some of whom are still in hospital. 23 boats have been towed ashore and three others are yet
As Songkran celebrations in most of Thailand drew to a close on Saturday, the residents of Bang Saen in Chon Buri province will hold their own celebration, called the “Wan Lai Bang Saen” festival, today (Sunday) and tomorrow. Besides the normal water splashing, the main feature of Wan Lai Bang Saen is the building of
Search and rescue operations were launched today (Sunday) in the Gulf of Thailand, off the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, for an unknown number of fishermen and tourists following the capsizing of about 20 boats during a freak storm. It is reported that a storm sent large waves rushing toward the coasts of Pak
COVID-19 infections are expected to increase two weeks after the Songkran festival, but the situation will remain under control, because hospitals have the capacity to take the extra patients, according to Associate Professor Dr. Nitipat Jiarakul, director of the Thoracic Society of Thailand. He noted that, during the pre-Songkran period, the number of COVID-19 patients
An aircraft from the Royal Thai Air Force and helicopters from the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation carried out fire-fighting missions today (Saturday) on fires on Doi Jorakhae and in adjacent areas in Mae Suai district of Chiang Rai, in support of ground firefighters. Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilised by the forest
158 people have died and 1,431 others have been injured in 1,422 road accidents across Thailand during four days of Songkran celebrations from April 11th, according to the Road Accidents Prevention and Reduction Centre. On April 14th alone, 44 people were killed and 368 others injured in 368 road accidents. Speeding accounted for most of
Chon Buri has more to offer, than just the sea and beaches of Bang Saen and Pattaya, as an escape from the hectic life and summer heat of Bangkok during the weekends or long holidays such as Songkran. Khao Kheow open zoo in Si Racha district is an ideal option for adults and especially children,
Three police officers were injured when an unknown number of southern insurgents attacked their outpost, in Su-ngai Padi district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat, with automatic gunfire and pipe bombs last night (Thursday). Police say that two officers received gunshot wounds and a third sustained a shrapnel injury above his right eye. All
Individuals who provide information to the police about illegal road racing, which leads to the arrest of the offenders, can claim a cash reward of 3,000 baht. Deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Thursday) that, to date, 23 informants have already received the cash rewards, which were wired directly into their bank accounts. She
Apparently undeterred by the excessive PM2.5 air pollution, many residents and tourists, both Thai and foreign, spilled onto the Chiang Mai’s main roads this morning (Thursday) to celebrate the Songkran festival. Many were seen filling their water guns and containers from a ditch, to squirt at one another in a joyful atmosphere. In line with
