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

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

Chanthaburi: Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will notify Cambodia of its plan to construct a border fence along the agreed-upon sovereign boundary during a special session of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to be held in Chanthaburi province on October 21-22, a ministry spokesman said. According to Thai News Agency,

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

Phuket: Today in Phuket Province marks the first day of the Vegetarian Festival, an ancient tradition that has been passed down for generations. Many people want to visit Phuket during this time because, in addition to admiring its natural beauty, they will also experience the power of faith and the

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

Sa kaeo: The Commander of Thailand’s First Army Area, Lt. Gen. Worayot Luangsuwan, visited the Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province today to oversee landmine clearance and prepare to return de-mined land to residents. According to Thai News Agency, the commander monitored operations in Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung district,

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