March 2023 – Page 2 – Buriram Times

Thailand To Adopt Stricter Firearm Controls Amid Rise In Gun-Related Crimes

Thailand is adopting stricter firearm controls amid a rise in gun-related crimes. The Cabinet is set to draft a firearms act which deems all privately owned firearms and ammunition must be registered with a government agency. According to The Star, the draft act was approved on Tuesday. Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek confirmed the news adding that the current measures in…

Ancient Buddhist Stupa Emerges From Mekong River In Thailand

Photo via MGR Online A Buddhist stupa believed to be over 700 years old has emerged from the Mekong River between Laos and northeast Thailand. Buddhists are flocking to Nong Khai province in Isaan to catch a glimpse of the sacred structure, which has emerged as the river’s water level has drastically fallen as Thailand enters the summer season. Phra That Lah Nong –…

Cabinet Extends 5-Baht Per Litre Diesel Tax Cut For Two More Months

The Thai cabinet decided today (Tuesday) to extend the 5-baht/litre excise tax cut on diesel fuel, from May 21st until July 20th, to ease the burden on the public and businesses and to stimulate the economy. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that the cabinet’s decision is intended to prevent the retail price of diesel from increasing,…

Over 1.4 Million People In Thailand Suffers Diseases Related To PM 2.5

Photo by @jamboree08 via Facebook/ JS100 Radio According to a report released by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), 1,449,716 people in Thailand and 31,695 people in Bangkok are suffering from diseases caused by PM 2.5 pollution. Skin irritation, stroke, and eye inflammation were the most commonly reported illnesses. The Inspector-General of the MOPH, Pathomporn Siraprapasiri, disclosed the results of a survey last…

Loei Festival Next Week Features International Masks

PHOTO: Loei province will host an international mask festival next week. (via TAT) The northeastern province of Loei is set to host an international mask festival from March 17 to 19. The festival will showcase the cultural attractions of the province that borders Laos. Organisers hope to show visitors the charming atmosphere and vibrant colours of Loei at the…

Summer Storm Warning For Bangkok And 41 Other Provinces

People living in 42 provinces in the northern, north-eastern, central and eastern regions of Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, are advised to brace for summer storms, which will bring heavy rain and hail to some areas from Sunday until next Tuesday. The Meteorological Department said today (Friday) that a moderate cold front is forecast…

Thais On Lao Border Bear The Brunt Of Haze Crisis

Thick blanket of smog in Nakhon Phanom, photo by Nation Thailand. Residentsliving along the border ofLaos in Thailand’s northeast Nakhon Phanom province are facing the brunt of the country’s haze crisis. PM2.5 levels reached 167 micrograms (MCG) per cubic metre in four districts yesterday, according to the city’s Office of Natural Resource and Environment. These districts…

Prehistoric Cave Paintings Found In Nakhon Ratchasima

Ancient paintings of prehistoric people have been found on the walls of the Hin Perng cave in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Chaiyaporn Taptimthong, head of the Khao Phu Luang no-hunting zone, said that forest rangers found the paintings during their patrol to check animal shelters in caves in the So mountain range. The…

47 Macaques Found In Isaan Crammed In Plastic Cages For Chinese Medicine

Thai police have rescued 47 macaques that were being smuggled out of the country for probable use in traditional Chinese medicine. The macaques were found crammed into plastic cages on the back of a pickup truck in Isaan, suffering from overcrowding and neglect. The disturbing scene was uncovered by the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division and national…

Food Guide For Foreigners

Hold on to your buckled belts foodies, because the Thai government has just cooked up something delicious – a mouth-watering e-guidebook aimed at promoting gastronomy tourism for Muslim and foreign visitors alike. The guidebook is so good, it’ll have travellers licking their lips in no time! So, whether you’re foodies seeking new culinary adventures or a traveller looking to spice up your vacation, this…

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran

Songkran Revellers Begin Their Journeys Home From Bangkok

Thailand Revolutionises Agriculture With Nine Policies

Stormy Forecast: Thailand Braces For Thunder, Wind, And Hail

Northern Thailand Prepares For Severe Summer Storms

Udon Thani Luxury Home Ransacked By Thieves