Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Mo Chit bus terminal and Don Mueang airport are still packed with people returning to Bangkok after their long New Year break, despite the fact that today is the first working day of the year. Traffic is light on most streets in Bangkok, as many people have not yet returned to report to work. A
Phra Prang Wat Arun has been chosen for CNN International’s live broadcast of New Year’s Eve celebrations, along with other iconic landmarks around the world, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Wichit Arun is the highlight of the activities organised by TAT for December, showcasing Thailand’s cultural identity as part of its “Thailand Winter
2023 may not have been a very good year for most of us given the sluggish economy, wars and uncertainties but for Thais at least, there were some glimpses of hope in the areas of art and culture and entertainment. The Lost World: Si Thep The celebratory mood could be felt and loud cheers echoed
Public prosecutors have decided to return the case file of the 14-year-old suspect in the Siam Paragon shooting on October 3rd to the police, on the grounds that the police enquiry was unlawful, because it was carried out without waiting for the youth’s mental health assessment from the Galya Rajanagarindra Institute. Naken Thongpraiwan, deputy spokesman
The woman nicknamed “Am Cyanide” by Thai media made headlines in 2023 as Thailand’s first suspected female serial killer after police uncovered evidence that more than a dozen of her close acquaintances had died in mysterious circumstances. Evidence indicated that Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn had murdered at least 14 victims, including her former husband, between 2015 and
In its election campaign for the May general election, the Pheu Thai Party — out of power for nearly a decade — focused on economic matters, promising higher economic growth in its bid to woo the electorate. Among its controversial policies was the digital wallet handout scheme costing 560 billion baht. The party promised to
After nine years in power, the once formidable alliance of Thailand’s three brothers-in-arms finally came to an end in 2023. The political era of the “3 Ps” – General Prayut Chan-o-cha, General Prawit Wongsuwan, and General Anupong “Pok” Paochinda – ended with the disappointing performance of the old power clique’s parties at the May 14
The main arterial road to the northeast, known as the Friendship Road, is heavily congested yesterday as hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers head for home or to other holiday destinations in private and public transport, ahead of the official New Year break. The Bang Sue train terminal is also crowded with travellers. The State Railway
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
