Month: October 2025

Major Drug Bust by Border Patrol Police in Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon phanom: The 24th Battalion, Border Patrol Police 237, successfully intercepted a significant quantity of methamphetamine and ice. The suspects confessed to planning to deliver the drugs to areas within the province. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Gen. Wirayut Raksin, Commander of the 2nd Army Area and Commander of

Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off Amidst Rising Vegetable Prices

Pattaya: The annual Yaowarat Vegetarian Festival has commenced, drawing crowds to Pattaya as people begin their “stomach cleansing day” in anticipation of the festival, which runs from October 21-29, 2025. The city is bustling with individuals making merit and purchasing vegetarian food, while the prices of vegetables have surged due

Typhoon Fengchen’s Changing Path Due to Cold Winds from China

Bangkok: Typhoon Fengchen’s trend is changing as cold winds begin to spread to Thailand. The Meteorological Department reported that Tropical Storm Fengchen, over the upper South China Sea, is beginning to change direction due to the influence of a cold air mass spreading from China. The storm will not directly

Samsen Police Station Demolition and Road Resurfacing to Conclude in Two Weeks

Bangkok: Demolition of the Samsen Police Station building has been expedited, and road surfaces have been adjusted with completion anticipated in 14 days. According to Thai News Agency, the accelerated efforts also include a proposal for private agencies to investigate the cause of a giant sinkhole and disclose findings to

Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off in Thailand Amid Rising Veggie Prices

Bangkok: Thailand’s annual Vegetarian Festival began its preliminary phase on Monday, with large crowds in key areas like Yaowarat and Phuket despite a sharp increase in vegetable prices caused by recent floods. The nine-day festival officially starts on Tuesday (Oct. 21-29), but many started a day early for the traditional

Residents Reclaim Land After 30-Year Encroachment Dispute

Nong ya kaew: The people of Nong Ya Kaew and Nong Chan have had their encroached land returned. Owners of several plots of land in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo and Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung subdistrict, Sa Kaeo province, have accepted the prospect of losing their land to Cambodians who

Bangkok Unveils Traffic Management Plan for Samsen Road Ahead of School Term

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced a detailed traffic management plan for Samsen Road to ease congestion as the new school term begins on October 27th. The plan includes adjustments to traffic lanes and signal lights aimed at facilitating a smoother commute for parents during peak hours. According