Phrae and Ratchaburi selected as art cities for 2025: A new step in cultural and economic development
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
The Office of Contemporary Art and Culture has announced Phrae and Ratchaburi as the official Art Cities for 2025. The provinces will use art to boost social value, economic growth, and cultural tourism, paving the way for sustainable development.
The Department of Highways is seeking Cabinet approval for a 61 km Nakhon Pathom–Cha-am motorway project worth 54.5 billion baht, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Motorway M81 opens for safer weekend travel to Southern Thailand
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Motorists travelling to southern Thailand at weekends can now take the M81 motorway (Bang Yai–Kanchanaburi) without concerns over road accidents on the Rama II Highway.
Suphan Buri temple buys 2,000 kgs of watermelons to support farmers
THURSDAY, MAY 08, 2025
Suphan Buri temple buys 2,000kg of watermelons to aid farmers hit by price drops; other temples in Ratchaburi join the effort to support local growers.
Budget-strapped tambon hospital adapts headlamp for dental procedures
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025
A Ratchaburi tambon hospital uses a modified headlamp for dental procedures due to lack of funding, sparking public support and viral social media buzz.