Category: General

Speed Up Clearing of Debris After Overpass Collapse Blocks Highway 317

Chanthaburi: Work is underway to clear debris after a concrete overpass under construction collapsed across Highway 317, Chanthaburi-Sa Kaeo. This morning, traffic congestion has been caused, with estimated damages of at least 10 million baht. At approximately 10:20 PM, a construction site for a flyover over Highway 317, between the

Pornsinee Siripermpool of MCOT Honored with Outstanding Journalist Award

Bangkok: “Pornsinee Siripermpool,” a reporter for MCOT’s Thai News Agency, was recently honored with the Outstanding Journalist Award during the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Provincial Newspaper Association of Thailand. The event, presided over by Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the

Raid on Illegal Animal Feed Vendors in Sukhothai, Multiple Charges Filed

Sukhothai: The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development has ordered a special task force to raid unlicensed animal feed production and distribution facilities. He will pursue strict legal action under the Animal Feed Quality Control Act. Cybersecurity officers have been instructed to investigate online sales channels and will prosecute

Tropical Storm Kajiki Set to Impact Northern Vietnam and Thailand

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department announced this morning that a depression in the upper South China Sea has intensified into Tropical Storm Kajiki. It is expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam between August 25 and 26, impacting Thailand from tomorrow (August 24). According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Somkuan Tonjan,

Heavy Rainfall Alert in Thailand: Five Provinces Urged to Brace for Impact

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has reported heavy rain across Thailand and warned five provinces at risk of heavy rain. Be on the lookout for a tropical depression, which is expected to intensify into a tropical storm, affecting Thailand from August 24-27. According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has

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,

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