March 2023 – Page 3 – Buriram Times

JetStar, One Of The Most Hated Airlines In The World – Survey

JetStar flights to Asia PHOTO: More problems with JetStar flights to Asia JetStar, a budget airline owned by Australia’s QANTAS Group, has been ranked as the third most unpopular airline in the world, according to a recent survey conducted by currency exchange service S Money. The survey analysed thousands of tweets using an AI…

A Hotter Summer Officially Begins On Sunday

Thailand will enter this year’s dry season on Sunday (5TH March) and it will be hotter than last year, with average high temperatures forecast at 35.5oC and 40-43oC in Tak, Sukhothai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces. Temperatures in Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to peak at 39oC, according to the Meteorological Department. The department…

Thailand Prepares For A Month Of Festivals And Events

Hok Peng festival in Nan province, photo by TAT. Thailand is preparing for a busy month of festivals and events in March, with the return of many annual celebrations that were put on pause during the pandemic. March is a particularly important month in Thailand as it includes the important Buddhist festival of Makha Bucha Day. This holiday…

Alcohol Ban In Thailand On Monday

People in Thailand will observe the Buddhist religious day Makha Bucha on Monday (March 6), which also brings a 24 hour ban on the sale of alcohol. One of the most important days in the Buddhist calendar, the sale of alcohol is prohibited at all venues, including restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, convenience stores and supermarkets….

3 New Airlines Of Thailand To Be Launched Next Year

Photo by VOO QQQ on Unsplash Thailand is set to welcome three new airlines, P80 AIR, Really Cool Air, and Landarch Airline, this year. The ultra-low-cost airline from Malaysia, MYAirline, is also preparing a new route to the Land of Smiles. DailyNews reported today that the three new airlines have applied for operational licenses with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and…

Call For Rh Negative Blood Donations From Westeners

Rh-Negative blood reserves in Thailand are alarmingly low, with only 0.3% of the Thai population having this blood type, compared to around 15% of Westerners. Dr. Issarang Nuchprayoon, an adviser to the Thai Red Cross National Blood Center, has urged the international community in Thailand to donate blood, as the scarcity of Rh-Negative blood could…

Ex-boyfriend Shoots Teacher 3 Times At Kindergarten In Nong Bua Lamphu

Ex-boyfriend shot teacher at kindergarten, photo by Sanook. An ex-boyfriend shot his ex-girlfriend, a kindergarten teacher, three times in northeast Thailand’s Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday. The man shot the teacher, Wanpen, twice in the chest and once in her stomach, at the kindergarten where she taught. One witness, a contractor renovating the school, said he heard…

Chang Focuses On The Mass-Premium Beer Market

PHOTO: Chang Cold Brew is in focus as the company pushes to expand the mass-premium beer market. (via Tembela Bohle / Pexels) Changbeer’s parent company, Chang International Co., is eyeing the mass-premium beer market to expand its catalogue and profits. The company announced plans to invest 1 billion baht to grow its beer business and strengthen its…

Thai Man Prints Banner Thanking Court For Imprisoning His Sons For 33 Years

An attempted murder survivor from Udon Thani in northeast Thailand had a huge banner printed thanking Udon Thani Court for imprisoning his two sons for 33 years. His sons tried to kill him over a land dispute, the court ruled. The banner reads… “Thank you to Nong Han Police and prosecutors at Udon Thani Court for sentencing my ungrateful sons to 33 years in…

Alcoholic Drink Control Act Has Reduced Drinking 2%

The Alcoholic Drink Control Act has reduced consumption by 2% | Photo via Freepik Some news we shouldn’t drink to: alcohol consumption is down 2% after 15 years of Thailand’s Alcoholic Drink Control Act. The law banned alcohol advertisements and placed limits on when and where booze can be sold. A seminar entitled “Different Views on 15-year…

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