Category: General

Local Opinions Differ on Phu Kradueng Cable Car Project

Phu Kradueng: The proposed cable car project up Phu Kradueng in Loei Province is receiving mixed reactions from the local community. While a majority of residents in Phu Kradueng District express support for the project, there is a notable minority that raises concerns about its potential implications. According to Thai

Arsenic Contamination in Thai Rivers Spurs Government Action

Chiang Mai: From the Kok River flowing from Myanmar to the Sai River on the Thai side, there has been a disturbing discovery of arsenic contamination that exceeds acceptable standards by several times, posing a significant environmental and public health challenge for Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, mining engineering

Arrest Warrants Issued for Couple Linked to Former Abbot of Wat Rai Khing

Sam Phran: Arrested! Two husband and wife, close associates of the former abbot of Wat Rai Khing, who were in control of the accounts for the annual fair auction and welfare shops, after the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct issued arrest warrants. According to Thai News Agency, officers

Shooting Incidents at Sepak Takraw Competition and Police Station Under Investigation

Narathiwat: Officials in Narathiwat Province are investigating two separate shooting incidents, one involving the killing of a police officer at Chanae Police Station and the other involving injuries to teachers and volunteers during a sepak takraw competition. It is estimated that at least 10 perpetrators were involved in the police

Phu Kradueng Cable Car Project to Be Completed in 2.5 Years

Loei: Phu Kradueng will have a cable car in another 2 and a half years. It has been 43 years since the government tried to push for the cable car project up Phu Kradueng in Loei Province, but the project had to be shelved repeatedly. According to Thai News Agency,

Natthaphon Brought to Prosecutor’s Office in Money Laundering Case

Bangkok: Natthaphon met with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) as scheduled and was subsequently taken to the prosecutor’s office. According to Thai News Agency, which issued a press release regarding the dissemination of news in the public media, Mr. Natthaphon is one of 14 individuals accused in a money

Gun Violence Erupts at Narathiwat Sports Event and Police Station

Narathiwat: The sports day event organized by the Ko Saton Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Tak Bai District turned into chaos when gunmen opened fire, injuring four individuals, including village defense volunteers and a teacher. In a separate incident, a gunman targeted a police checkpoint at Chanae Police Station, resulting in