Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
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
The 76 crew and passengers, mostly foreign tourists, on a ferry shuttling between a pier on mainland Surat Thani to the Koh Tao resort island in the Gulf of Thailand, were rescued on Friday morning, after the engine of the boat failed mid-voyage and water began to flow into the vessel. The skipper of the
In the lower part of northeastern Thailand, along the Thailand-Laos border through which the Mekong River winds its merry way, lies Ubon Ratchathani—a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Known for the renowned candle festival, delicious “moo yor” pork sausage, and a rich cultural heritage, this province also boasts captivating landscapes and scenic woodlands. From
The tri-partite wage committee has rejected Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s request for them to reconsider their recent decision to increase the minimum wage by only Bt2-16 a day and the employers’ representative on the committee asked the government not to interfere, warning that such interference may impact the business sector. At the meeting on Wednesday,
The tourism sector is enjoying a major recovery in 2023 after years of slump following the debilitating pandemic. As of December 3, the number of foreign arrivals grew 175 per cent year on year to a total of 25 million. Though tourism numbers are yet to match the pre-pandemic boom of 2019 when foreign tourists reached
National police chief, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, has vowed root out what he called the “criminal organisation”, which is allegedly instigating hatred and violence between rival students at the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Uthenthawai campus. He said the organization was behind the plotting of the fatal shooting of Thanasorn Hongsawat in the Khlong Toei
