Day: August 23, 2025

Soldier’s Son Seeks Knife Used in Mother’s Tragic Stabbing

Kamphaeng phet: The soldier’s son is searching for the knife that was used to stab his mother to death. Following a heartbreaking incident where the son was serving as a soldier on the border, his mother was killed in a stabbing. A search is underway for the knife believed to

Collapsed Pedestrian Overpass Beam Cleared and Highway 317 Reopened

Chanthaburi: The collapsed pedestrian overpass beam has been salvaged and traffic has been reopened. Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse of a large pedestrian overpass beam, under construction and worth nearly 7 million baht, blocking Highway 317 from Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo. The beam has been removed from

Hunt for Escaped Prisoner from Nonthaburi Prison

Nonthaburi: A prisoner from Nonthaburi Prison escaped while working outside the prison. Officials found his prison uniform discarded under the Maha Jesadabodin Bridge and are pursuing him. According to Thai News Agency, CCTV footage recorded the incident this afternoon after police at Muang Nonthaburi Police Station received a report that

16-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Female Student in Pathum Thani

Pathum thani: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting of a female student in Mathayom 3, who has died from her injuries. The incident took place in Soi Sakul Rattanakom, Lad Sawai Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District. Law enforcement officials from Khlong Luang Police Station responded to the

Land Encroachment Sparks Violent Clash in Thung Yai District

Thung yai: Violence caused by citizens encroaching on government land has become increasingly common recently. The latest incident occurred in Thung Yai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, where dozens of people were injured in a brawl over land belonging to the Royal Forest Department. According to Thai News Agency, the

Precious Silks: 5 Queens of Lanna Sarongs

Chiang mai: The Lanna women’s sarong, a traditional dress with a history spanning hundreds of years, is crafted from intricately patterned handwoven fabric. As time has passed, the sarong has evolved into a silk garment of great value, becoming a rare and sought-after collectible, particularly the five queens of Lanna

From Trainee Goose to Chiang Mai Landmark

Chiang mai: There’s been a social media buzz recently about geese released into the city moat by the Chiang Mai Municipality to help feed on water hyacinths, drawing numerous visitors to take photos. However, some have questioned whether releasing geese actually helps treat water. According to Thai News Agency, the

Accelerate Assessment of Typhoon Kajiki and Enhance Preparedness Plans

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister Prasert ordered the National Water Resources and Environmental Protection Agency (NWR) to expedite the assessment of the impacts of Tropical Storm Kajiki and prepare a three-level response plan, as well as monitor major dams. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Chantarawongthong,