Category: General

Immunity: Accelerate the Suppression of NCDs, the Silent Killers

Bangkok: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death among Thais. However, many people lack awareness of these conditions because they manifest long-term symptoms due to lifestyle behaviors. Many health agencies are therefore proactively working to reduce the number of deaths, which currently exceed 400,000 per year. According

Cambodian Protesters Demand Removal of Thai Barbed Wire Fence at Border

Bangkok: Tensions have escalated at the Ban Nong Ya Kaew border crossing in Khok Sung District, Sa Kaeo Province, as Cambodian residents gather to urge Thailand to dismantle a newly installed concertina wire fence. The barrier is said to be impacting their daily lives by obstructing access to essential routes.

New Landmines Highlight Cambodia’s Breach of International Regulations

Sisaket: Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs led a delegation of diplomats from the Ottawa Convention to observe demining operations at Phu Makhuea, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. He also called for a budget cut for aid to Cambodia, which was allegedly misused by donors. Meanwhile, officials from the National Mine

River Water Levels Surge, Flooding Homes and Roads in Mae Sai District

Mae sai: After continuous rain throughout the night, water from the headwaters of Ban Chotada, Myanmar, flowed into the river, causing it to overflow and flood homes and commercial areas. The water level in the Mae Sai River in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, is high above the banks,

Suspected Abdullah Bula Group Attack Biomass Power Plant in Narathiwat

Waeng: The Abdullah Bula group is suspected of orchestrating an attack that involved setting a backhoe on fire at a biomass power plant in Waeng District, Narathiwat Province. The incident led to the discovery of two improvised explosive devices at the site. According to Thai News Agency, the fire occurred

Wild Elephant “Plai Khun Suek” Electrocuted to Death in Nakhon Ratchasima

Bangkok: A wild elephant named “Plai Khun Suek” was tragically electrocuted in Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, after venturing outside Khao Yai National Park to forage at night. The elephant, believed to have used its trunk to grab an electrical wire, was found dead following a