Bangkok: Thailand’s renowned Similan Islands National Park formally opened its high season today, drawing large crowds of Thai and international visitors after a five-month closure for marine ecosystem recovery. According to Thai News Agency, the Thap Lamu Pier in Phang Nga’s Tai Mueang district buzzed with activity as tourists embarked
Sa kaeo: Thai border security forces detained 10 undocumented Cambodian migrants and a Thai driver after a high-speed pursuit near the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province. According to Thai News Agency, the Burapha Task Force detected a suspicious pickup truck in the Aranyaprathet district early Wednesday morning. When signaled
Nakhon luang: A tugboat carrying goods capsized in the middle of the Pa Sak River. The boat owner’s 7-month pregnant wife is missing. Officials are searching for her. According to Thai News Agency, Nakhon Luang Police Station officers received a report of a cargo tugboat capsizing in the middle of
Pathum thani: Thai authorities seized over 30,000 uncertified hair dryers and more than 100,000 other non-standard electrical items in a warehouse raid, following the electrocution death of a 10-year-old girl using a cheap, faulty dryer. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Minister of Industry, Petty Officer First Class Yotsing Liamlert,
Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding increased rainfall in various parts of Thailand, with particularly heavy rain anticipated in Bangkok, its vicinity, and the eastern region. According to Thai News Agency, the department forecasts an escalation in rainfall over the next 24 hours. This surge in precipitation
Pathum thani: Following the incident of a 10-year-old girl being electrocuted to death by a hair dryer her mother bought online for just 89 baht, the Deputy Minister of Industry led a crackdown, seizing over 100,000 uncertified electrical appliances from a warehouse in Pathum Thani Province. According to Thai News
Nonthaburi: A group of over 20 young men on motorcycles unleashed chaos in Nonthaburi, throwing grenades, firing guns, and attacking their rivals with knives. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on October 13th at Tiwanon Road (Samakee Intersection) opposite Sai Thong Village in Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang District. The
Bangkok: The Thai economic cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, approved a concise package of tax measures and spending acceleration aimed at reviving the domestic tourism sector and boosting the nation’s GDP by 0.4%. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithandprapas announced the