Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
As northern Thailand prepares for the culmination of the Buddhist Lent, the “Poi Lern Sip Et” Festival in Mae Hong Son Province is all set to take centre stage. Renowned as one of the country’s most breathtaking and fascinating events, this festival promises to immerse you in the rich tapestry of the Tai (or Shan)
Getting Thais out of Israel is becoming more difficult, after the Israeli government tightened up security in the country and at its airports, admitted a top Thai Airways International (THAI) executive. THAI chief executive officer Chai Eamsiri said yesterday (Wednesday) that two airlines, without mentioning their names, are unable to fly to Tel Aviv due to
Seven bodies of Thai nationals killed in Israel arrived in Bangkok this morning (Thursday), on an El Al flight. They are the second set of victim remains to arrive, following the first eight last Friday. The bodies were handed over to their families at Suvarnabhumi international airport to be transported back to their home provinces,
Thai Airways International (THAI) has introduced a new uniform for their female cabin crew members. The new outfit combines the essence of the Thai national identity and a commitment to sustainable development, according to the press release. With the concept of “From Purple to Purpose”, THAI’s iconic “Thai Ruean Ton” uniform, symbolising grace for over
People in Thailand will have an opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse this Sunday (October 29), which also marks the end of Buddhist Lent, said a director of Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). Suparerk Karuehanon, director of the Astronomical Academic Service and Communication Centre, said the eclipse will begin at 1.01am and last
Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised has told his son-in-law, who is charged with extortion and bribery, to resign as mayor of Taluk Do sub-district in Uthai Thani province today (Wednesday). The resignation will mean a vote for a new mayor, Chada said. Yesterday, police and anti-corruption officials arrested Chada’s son-in-law, Veerachart Rassamee, and two other
The seven sets of remains are scheduled to arrive at 10.35am at Suvarnabhumi International Airport tomorrow (Thursday), following eight others which were returned last week. The Thai government has put the number of Thais who died when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7at 30, 18 injured and 19 reportedly held captive. Today (Wednesday), 320 surviving
The first batch of land title deeds, to be officially named “land title deed for agriculture”, upgraded from “sor por kor 4-01” land certificate, is expected to be distributed to farmers on January 15, Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao announced today (Tuesday). He said that the Land Reform Committee had approved, in principle, the proposal to
For the past several years, postal service providers around the world have faced new challenges as digitalization has taken hold, a situation that significantly accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The internet and social media platforms that make communication today much easier and faster have brought traditional letter writing almost to a halt, reducing the demand
The world is “failing” on a pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030, with global losses increasing last year, a group of NGOs and researchers warned Tuesday. In 2021, leaders from over 100 countries and territories — representing the vast majority of the world’s forests — pledged to stop and reverse forest loss by
The prime minister has urged Thais working in Israel to prioritise their safety by immediately returning to Thailand. “Thais should come home first, to think about their next step. They should neither risk staying put in Israel nor accept any offers,” Srettha Thavisin said today (Tuesday). He was responding to reports that employers in Israel
The enigmatic history of the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha may forever remain shrouded in mystery, but Thailand’s Fine Arts Department is embarking on a remarkable endeavour to recreate one of the kingdom’s most exquisite Buddhas. This initiative commemorates the 112nd anniversary of the Fine Arts Department. For the very first time, the Department is crafting
