Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, has ordered two markets in Thanyaburi district to close for 5 days from today after COVID-19 infections were found to be linked to them. In addition to Suchart and Pornpat markets, adjacent buildings in Prachathipat sub-district have also been closed and Pathum Thani’s governor, Chaiwat Chuenkosum, has imposed a
Thailand’s Department of Groundwater Resources has discovered an underground, highly carbonated and drinkable water source in Kanchanaburi province. The department’s director-general, Sakda Wichiensilp, said that this is the first of its kind to be discovered in Thailand. He said that the fizzy water even tastes slightly sweet. The department discovered the carbonated water during the
There are about 200 underground gambling dens operating nationwide, and 47 are in the Bangkok metropolitan area, according to a government panel, set up last month to investigate the potential involvement of officials in the gambling operations, which became outbreak hotspots earlier this year. Chanchao Chaiyanukit, former permanent secretary of justice, who is now chairing
Illegal gambling will be among the issues fired at Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and nine members of his Cabinet in next week’s censure debate. The grilling – scheduled for February 16-19 – comes amid a series of police raids on an underground gambling industry thought to be worth hundreds of billions of baht per year.
Bangkok commuters are crossing their fingers and hoping that the Central Administrative Court will stop the maximum BTS Skytrain fare being raised from Bt65 to Bt104 on February 16. The BTS network currently runs for 68.25 kilometres via 59 stations in Bangkok and the neighbouring provinces of Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani. MPs from Bhumjaithai
No coronavirus contamination was found in 117 seafood samples taken from markets in Bangkok and other provinces between November 2020 to January 2021, according to the department of medical sciences at the Public Health Ministry. Since the seafood market in Samut Sakhon province was the apparent origin of the latest outbreak of COVID-19 in Thailand,
In a defining moment for male-dominated and conservative Thailand, the country is now shifting its stance from anti-abortion to pro-choice. Parliament last month (January) voted to make abortion legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Previously, any termination was illegal unless it threatened the health of the expectant mother or had resulted from rape.
Not far from the well-known beaches of Khao Lak, Takua Pa offers a delightful reminder of bygone days Takua Pa, 25 kilometres northeast of Khao Lak and some other of Phang Nga’s best beaches, is an ideal stop for the traveller wanting to spend time away from sea, sand and sun. This tiny historic town
Prachin Buri’s hospital offers cannabis dishes and snacks to enthusiastic patrons No culinary trend could possibly beat the gastronomical delights of a cannabis menu! Just a read of the menu that features such names as “jolly cookies”, “giggling bread”, “beaming tempura” and “happy pizza” puts food patrons immediately at ease. The names aren’t typical for Thai
As the new wave of COVID-19 exploded in Samut Sakhon, the governor leading the fightback always managed to keep a smile on his face, radiating much-needed confidence to his team and local residents. But one month after contracting the virus himself, a barely conscious Verasak Vichitsangsri had tears in his eyes when his doctor told
Chiang Mai remains one of the most popular destinations for the long holiday celebration but lesser-known Doi Saket offers attractions of its own With the Thai Cabinet adding 8 special holidays to the 2021 calendar including an extra day for Songkran, there are now plenty of opportunities to enjoy longer breaks in February, April, July
Thailand’s Education Minister Nuttapol Teepsuwan has announced that all schools and educational institutes under the ministry’s supervision will resume in-person classes on February 1st, with the exception of those in the coastal province of Samut Sakhon, where COVID-19 is still spreading. Schools resuming in-person classes will be required to maintain safety standards strictly, as laid
