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Krabi dugongs died ‘in search of food’
A marine biologist is attributing the recent deaths of four dugongs in Krabi to a seagrass degradation crisis that forced the animals to leave their protected habitats in search of food.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Maya Bay ranked fifth-best beach in the world
Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, has been named the fifth-best beach in the world in a survey conducted by London-based Beachatlas.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Man trapped in Bangkok drain for four days rescued
A man, who claimed to have been trapped in a drain in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai area for four days, was rescued today. A motorist, who happened to park near a... The post Man trapped in Bangkok drain for four days rescued first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Government asked to review plan to sell 10-year-old pledging scheme rice
Thailand’s Rice Science Centre has asked the government to review its plan to sell decade-old rice from the infamous rice pledging scheme and to allow researchers to analyse the grain... The post Government asked to review plan to sell 10-year-old pledging scheme rice first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
100kg of drugs seized after chase in Chaiyaphum
Four drug couriers have been arrested with 100 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and ketamine seized after one of their vehicles overturned in Chaiyaphum following a car chase.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Man survives four days trapped in Bangkok sewer
A man was rescued from a sewer in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Saturday, after reportedly being trapped for four days.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Nana wallet-snatcher falls off bridge during pursuit
A wallet-snatcher was severely injured late Friday while attempting to evade capture by descending four metres from a pedestrian bridge just outside Sukhumvit Soi 2.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Regulator may sanction AIS over service disruption
Thailand’s broadcast and telecom regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has ordered Advance Info Service (AIS) to explain, on Monday, the mobile phone service disruption on Friday evening.... The post Regulator may sanction AIS over service disruption first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Police car-chase after motorist refuses to pay for petrol
Highway police were in hot pursuit of a motorist who refused to pay 500 baht for petrol at a service station in Samut Sakhon province today. The car chase, from... The post Police car-chase after motorist refuses to pay for petrol first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
New Zealander arrested after 6-year overstay in Pattaya
A 60-year-old New Zealand man was arrested on Friday in Pattaya for overstaying his visa by nearly six years, police said.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
61 people die of heat stroke in first four months of this year
Sixty-one people died of heat stroke during the first four months of this year in Thailand, 33 of whom were in the north-eastern region. Dr. Apichart Wachiraphan, deputy director-general of... The post 61 people die of heat stroke in first four months of this year first appeared on Thai PBS
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Driver killed as car bursts into flames
A driver believed to be a foreign national was killed after his car crashed into a road divider and burst into flames in Suan Luang district, Bangkok, early on Saturday.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Electronic waste dumped illegally in land reform area in Chachoengsao
Several large bags, containing electronic waste and sulphur, have been dumped on empty land in Sanam Chai Khet district of Chachoengsao province, raising concerns that toxic chemicals may leak into... The post Electronic waste dumped illegally in land reform area in Chachoengsao first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Udom ‘Nose’ Taepanich: Thailand’s provocative stand-up comic
Udom “Nose” Taepanich, 55, is synonymous with stand-up comedy in Thailand. A comedian, artist, and writer, Nose uses humor to satirize society and anything he finds amusing about Thailand, and... The post Udom ‘Nose’ Taepanich: Thailand's provocative stand-up comic first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
Washington, United States – The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain — and... The post First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Can't come soon enough
The road to writing a brand-new charter promises to be long and winding.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Thainess you can taste – Fruit tours in the orchards of Rayong
Thailand always astounds visitors with its infinite variety of cultures, landscapes and peoples, but it is its wide range of fruits that leave the sweetest of impressions. This is especially true in Rayong during June and July when the monsoon rains have restored lushness to the land, the soil is
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: TAT Newsroom
Source: TAT Newsroom
Coral bleaching hits 19 parks
Coral bleaching has been found in 19 of the country's 26 national marine parks, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revealed.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Gulf Binance aims for crypto supremacy
In a landscape where digital assets are gaining traction, Gulf Binance has emerged as a new player among the 17 licensed exchange and broker operators in Thailand.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Law revisions to go to cabinet
Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said the Social Development and Human Security Ministry would push for the cabinet's approval of the amendment to the Child Protection Act within this month.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Senate poll opens for applicants
A process to elect a new batch of 200 senators has kicked off with application forms now made available, as the five-year tenure of the 250 senators installed by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) ended on Friday.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Ploughing ceremony predicts abundance, prosperity
Abundant food and water, growth in foreign trade and a prosperous economy were predicted during the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok yesterday morning.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Beach plot in Phuket open to everyone
A 172-rai plot of land on Le Phang and Layan beaches in Thalang district of Phuket is now open to everyone after the local government won a long-running court battle and recently redesignated the area as being public access.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
30,000 Thai workers vie for quota of 5,000 jobs in Israel
More than 30,000 Thai workers are seeking employment in Israel, while Thailand has received a quota of 5,000 positions in the Middle Eastern country's agricultural sector for the second half of this year, according to the Department of Employment (DoE).
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Govt speeds up help for fire victims
The government is speeding up help to victims and locals affected by a fire at a warehouse in Rayong's Map Ta Phut industrial park on Thursday.
Published on: 2024-05-11
Source: Bangkok Post
Heat stroke claims 61 lives this year
Heat stroke has claimed the lives of 61 people so far this year, compared with 37 in 2023, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
New Omicron variant being watched
Thirteen Covid-19 infections from the new KP strain of the Omicron variant have been found in Thailand, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Police nab 16 in teen gang
Police arrested 16 people in four provinces on Friday for alleged involvement in an online gambling network.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Airways promises to replace defective seats
Following widespread complaints on social media, Thai Airways (TG) has admitted that there are faulty seats on eight of its aircraft and that they are working to resolve the problem... The post Thai Airways promises to replace defective seats first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Myanmar clash sends civilians fleeing into Kanchanaburi
KANCHANABURI: Fighting and explosions erupted in Myanmar close to the border with Sangkhla Buri district of this western province on Friday afternoon, forcing more than 100 civilians to flee into Thailand.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Airways CEO promises quick fix on defective seats
Thai Airways International CEO Chai Eamsiri has pledged a quick fix on faulty seats, saying a parts shortage was partly to blame for the problem that had irked some customers.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Two Map Ta Phut fuel terminal fires unlikely related – SCG
It is believed that the fatal fire at the Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal company, an affiliate of the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in Rayong province on Thursday, was not... The post Two Map Ta Phut fuel terminal fires unlikely related - SCG first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Male model arrested in forex scam
A male model accused of creating an attractive social media profile to dupe people into investing in a foreign-exchange trading scam has been arrested at a luxury condominium in Bangkok.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Application forms for Senate candidacy available today at district offices
People interested in applying for senatorial posts can pick up an application package, which includes forms for personal profile, educational background, expertise, and work experience, as well as the Election... The post Application forms for Senate candidacy available today at district offices first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
PM confirms Krisada departure, plans talks with UTN
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed the resignation of Krisada Chinavicharana as deputy minister of finance. This move has prompted discussions with the coalition United Thai Nation (UTN) Party regarding its choice for a replacement.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
All parties unsettled by Thaksin’s unofficial role in Myanmar’s civil war
The attempt by ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to act as unofficial mediator in Myanmar’s civil war, by conducting secret talks with anti-junta opposition groups, has left all parties, including the... The post All parties unsettled by Thaksin’s unofficial role in Myanmar’s civil war first appeared on Thai PBS World :
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
Japan bread recalled after rat parts found inside packs
Tokyo, Japan – More than 100,000 packets of sliced bread have been recalled in Japan after parts of a black rat’s body were discovered inside two of them, the manufacturer said Wednesday. Food... The post Japan bread recalled after rat parts found inside packs first appeared on Thai PBS World : The latest
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)
'Never stop practising' earns southern girl young farmers award
Strong determination to learn bears fruit for a 15-year-old girl from Phatthalung as she earns the young farmer award this year on Royal Ploughing Day, which falls on Friday.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
'Never stop practicing' earns southern girl young farmers award
Strong determination to learn bears fruit for a 15-year-old girl from Phatthalung as she earns the young farmer award this year on Royal Ploughing Day, which falls on Friday.
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Bangkok Post
Sufficient water and plentiful of food predicted for this year
The two sacred oxen, “Por” and “Piang”, chose to eat grass and drink water and liquor at the Royal Ploughing Ceremony today, predicting sufficient water, good rice crops and plentiful... The post Sufficient water and plentiful of food predicted for this year first appeared on Thai PBS World : The
Published on: 2024-05-10
Source: Thai PBS World
Source: Marisa Chimprabha (World)