Regional and local news from across Thailand's provinces — in English, from Thai PBS World, Thailand's public broadcaster.
Amidst the constant hustle and bustle of daily life, there are often hidden treasures that escape our notice. Singburi, a small province with a population of around 200,000, has long been a place most of us pass by without a backward glance rather than a destination in its own right. And that’s a shame as
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, whose surprise visit to Thailand last week hit headlines both locally and overseas, will return to the US on Sunday as scheduled, Thai Rath online reported today (Saturday). Vacharaesorn, the second eldest son of HM the King, cancelled some of his scheduled activities on Friday to spend personal time at his hotel with
Hundreds of Thai netizens have heaped praise on the Sithat kindergarten in Udon Thani province for their inclusive approach to children who will not be with their mothers on Saturday, the national Mother’s day. School activities on Mother’s Day usually involve students bringing their mothers to school. The mums then line up on stage for
When it comes to tackling climate change, keeping materials and products in the economy for as long as possible would be one solution. This came to be known as a circular model, as opposed to a linear model, which goes in a straight line from raw material to waste. The European Commission adopted the new
Thailand is the top exporter of coconut meat and shells to China, under the ASEAN-China free trade agreement (ACFTA), accounting for 80.02% of market share, with export value for the second quarter of this year estimated at US$187.91 million, an increase of 26.96% compared to the same period last year. According to Ronnarong Phoolpipat, director-general
Tourism-related business during the August 12th-14th Mother’s Day long weekend in Thailand is not expected to be as active as it was during the same period last year, due to the high prices of fuel, goods and services, which are the main obstacles to traveling and spending, according to Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism
Prices of jasmine have increased as the country prepares to celebrate Mother’s Day on August 12. Following Thai tradition on this special day, children will present jasmine garlands to their mothers, hence the rise in demand. This year, the price per kilo for jasmine at Sarn Pu Dam market in Phitsanuloke has risen from Bt600
August 12 is Thailand’s national Mother’s Day, commemorating Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday. On Saturday, people all over the country will be seen celebrating by enjoying special meals with their mothers. In Thai tradition, children will give jasmine garlands to their mothers who will, in turn, bless them. To mark this special day,
Highways Department has warned people travelling in two northern provinces of road obstructions caused by landslides and flash floods. In Nan, embankments at the 78.5km marker on Highway 1081, connecting Laklai and Bo Kluea in Bo Kluea district, collapsed. Officials are currently constructing a bailey bridge to help the traffic. On the same highway, at
Mothers visiting Bangkok’s district offices will, from now on, face no difficulties if they wish to breastfeed or pump breast milk, because the Bangkok governor has ordered the setting up of rooms for such purposes. Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered the rooms to be available at all 50 city district offices and to be equipped with
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan visited the firework explosion site in Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district on Monday. He informed the people affected that he will seek cabinet approval for a debt moratorium, as part of the government assistance program. Eleven people died and almost 400 people were wounded when tonnes of pyrotechnics being stored in
Phu Soi Dao National Park in Uttaradit province has been temporarily closed, effective today (Monday), for the safety of visitors due to the risks of possible flash flood and mud slides. The order to close the park was issued by the park’s chief, Pharuit Jaitaskul, citing continuing heavy rain, strong winds and mud slides along
