Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
The Public Health Ministry has dismissed a report circulating on Thai social media that the Ministry of Public Health has made extensive preparations to cope with the spread of a sub variant of COVID-19, called Omicron XBB.1.16, or Arcturus. Dr Yongyos Thammawut, deputy permanent secretary of public health, said today that the Department of Medical
In order to make Bangkok a livable city for everyone, experts are calling for a rethink of urban planning by prioritizing a holistic development strategy for each district based on local people’s needs and the urban comprehensive carrying capacity of the area. Private sector-driven development As a mega-city with more than 11 million inhabitants, Bangkok
A strong cold front from China is forecast to blanket the north and northeast of Thailand and the South China Sea from Sunday until the middle of next week. This will cause temperatures in most of Thailand to drop, except in the south which will continue to see more rain. According to the Meteorological Department,
Five Thai dishes, including Pad Krapao, have been listed among the world’s top 100 dishes, according to the TasteAtlas website, and Thai cuisine generally has been ranked 17th best in the world for 2023. Pad Krapao, a flavourful stir-fry dish featuring Thai basil, minced meat and a savoury sauce, holds third place among the world’s
Children and youth representatives from across Thailand recently gathered in Bangkok to mark the national launch of General Comment No. 26 (GC26), an important international document focusing on children’s rights and the environment that addresses the pressing issue of violence against children in the context of environmental crises and climate change. Organized by the CRC
Of the 35 Michelin-starred restaurants, Thailand has welcomed two new two-star and six additional one-star restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide Thailand edition, which consists of 447 food establishments: seven with two Michelin Stars, 28 with one Michelin star, 196 Bib Gourmand, and 216 Michelin Selected venues. The 2024 Michelin Guide Thailand edition adds two
Emergency workers, including ten divers and jet ski-riders, scoured the waters off Jomtien Beach in Sattahip district of Chon Buri on Tuesday night, looking for four people who are reported to have gone missing after being seen swimming in the sea. About 30 emergency workers went to the beach last night, after they received a
Move Forward MP for Bangkok, Rukchanok Srinork, was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, after she was found guilty by the Criminal Court of lèse majesté and violations of the Computer Crime Act, for retweeting two messages related to the monarchy and COVID-19 vaccines in 2020. The defendant was accompanied by former party
All pubs and bars across the country will be allowed to stay open until 6am on January 1st as a special case to promote tourism, Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, said Monday. She also said that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed a regulation to allow such licenced premises in Bangkok, Chon Buri,
Police in Chon Buri province have re-apprehended a convict who, with the help of his wife, had escaped from his guarded hospital bed. The 37-year-old prisoner, serving time for theft, was admitted to Bang Lamung Hospital on December 6, suffering from an acute inflammation following an operation. After being treated, doctors told him to rest
Twenty-nine mostly central and northeastern provinces and 84 areas in and around Bangkok have excessive levels of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere on Sunday, according to the Pollution Control Department. In Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, the levels of PM2.5 were measured at 34.2-72.6μg, against the standard level of 37.5 microns (μg). The worst affected
The Department of Special Investigation has decided to charge 11 directors and executives of STARK Corporation Public Company Limited with defrauding the public, money laundering and violations of the Securities and Exchange Act, according to Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam, deputy director-general of the DSI, who is leading the investigation into alleged irregularities at the company.
