Woman tourist, 68, dies as boat overturns after touring Trang Sea
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
A 68-year-old woman lost her life when a long-tail boat carrying tourists overturned near a canal close to the Pak Meng Bridge in Trang province on Saturday.
10-year-old rice fit for human consumption, Phumtham to prove on Monday
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reiterated on Sunday that over 145,000 sacks of rice stored for years at two warehouses in Surin province are still of good quality and edible.
Nonthaburi centre gives away 10,000kg of durian free to visitors
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Citizens and tourists lined up to receive 10 tonnes of durians that were given away free to celebrate the opening of the first wholesale and retail durian distribution centre in Nonthaburi province where the fruit will be sold throughout the year.
April 29 sees record electricity usage in Thailand as the heat bites
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Electricity usage hit an all-time record of 36,699.9 megawatts on April 29, due to the hot weather conditions and battery-charging by electric vehicles, a senior Ministry of Energy official said.
Their Majesties mark the anniversary of King’s Coronation at Grand Palace
SUNDAY, MAY 05, 2024
Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by Royal Family members, marked the fifth anniversary of the King’s coronation at Amarin Winitchai Hall, the Grand Palace, on Saturday.
Srettha following Thaksin’s lead to boost popularity, say observers
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appears to be following in the tracks of his predecessor, Thaksin Shinawatra, when it comes to boosting his popularity through provincial visits and the “PM Meets the People” television show, observers say.
Farmers urged to postpone cultivation as Pasak Dam has low water
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
As extreme drought has left Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi province with little water, the Royal Irrigation Department has urged farmers in the province in upper central Thailand to postpone cultivation of crops that require large amounts of water until the rainy season arrives.
Family of fatal fall victim threatens legal action
SATURDAY, MAY 04, 2024
The family of a 59-year-old man who fell to his death into a 15-metre-deep hole on Bangkok’s Lat Phrao Road on Friday morning has threatened legal action for damages over his untimely death.