Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has denied that he knows escaped convict Chaovalit Thongduang, aka “Paeng Nanode”, after they were captured together in a group photo with others. Judging from the way he was dressed in the image, Varawut said today that it could have been taken on the campaign trail in
Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has ordered an urgent investigation into the presence of numerous Chinese beggars in Bangkok, to uncover whether international human trafficking is involved. Citing one female beggar, the minister said “The matter could become a sensitive and international issue as the female beggar is Chinese, therefore, investigators have
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder at the debut exhibition in Bangkok of Tunisian-French jewellery designer-turned-artist Shourouk Rhaiem. The renowned designer has turned everyday objects that are usually overlooked into eye-catching works of art and they are truly dazzling. “La Vie en Strass” showcases extravagant artworks transformed from ordinary everyday objects such
Thirty-four public parks in Bangkok will open for people to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, which falls on November 27 this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The BMA is, however, urging each family to float only one krathong, under the “One Family, One Krathong” campaign, to reduce the number of krathong left over
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered relevant agencies to end illegal imports of frozen pork, with an emphasis on major smugglers, noting that crackdowns on small-scale operators will never solve the problem. Under the Ministry of Agriculture, the Fisheries, Livestock Development and Agriculture departments are directly responsible for the suppression of illegal importation of pork
The most anticipated beauty pageant in the world, the Miss Universe Pageant started life as a model search promoting a swimsuit brand but is now regarded as an annual global event that culminates in the crowning of the delegate chosen by a select panel of judges as the most beautiful. Like other fans of diverse
For those who love roaming around historical parks and ancient sites by day to be captivated by their mystic beauty, the thrill can now reach new heights. This holiday season, the Fine Arts Department of Thailand (FAD) is poised to enhance your experience by illuminating renowned ancient towns across the country, inviting visitors to delve
An earthquake, measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale, hit Sangkhla district of the western province of Kanchanaburi at about 3am Sunday morning, the Meteorological Department reports. The epicentre of the tremor was located at about six kilometres below ground in Nong Lu sub-district and was caused by the movement of the Three Pagoda fault line.
Police have arrested a Myanmar man and a Cameroonian on suspicion that they were involved in the murder of a Taiwanese man, whose body was found in a hotel room on Udomsuk Road in the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok yesterday. The two suspects have been identified as Myanmar national Zwe Lin Pyae and John
The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has introduced online registration today for people who have green iguanas in their possession. By noon, 53 people in 30 provinces had registered ownership of 640 iguanas via https://shorturl.asia/cx3Ig. So far, it appears that people in Samut Sakhon province own the largest number of lizards (188), followed
A plan floated by the new civilian government to swap the procurement of a Chinese-made submarine with a frigate is hanging in the balance as the Defense Ministry has failed to get the Royal Thai Navy and Parliament on board. Defense Minister Suthin Klangsaeng had said late in October that the navy had already decided to
Bangkok is ranked the world’s fourth most searched tourist destination online in 2023, according to a survey conducted by eDreams Odigeo, one of the world’s largest travel companies. According to the Traveloffpath website, Bangkok is Asia’s most popular tourist destination due to its unique blend of old and new architectures and culture, such as ancient
