Buriram Times

Cabbages Cash In: Korat Farmers Cultivate Green Gold For Speedy Harvest And Sweet Profits

  Farmers in Korat are turning to the cultivation of cabbages due to their short life cycle, quick harvest, and attractive returns. This shift has been motivated by a departure from traditional crops like potatoes and sugarcane. Farmers are attracted to cabbage farming because it guarantees quick cash flow compared to other crops that take longer to mature and sell….

High-Speed Chase In Sisaket Ends With Seizure Of 90,000 Meth Pills

  In a dramatic turn of events, a high-speed chase unfolded as law enforcement pursued and arrested a man and woman, seizing 90,000 methamphetamine pills near Khao Phra Wihan National Park. A high-speed chase led by law enforcement officers ended in the arrest of a 26 year old man and 19 year old woman, in a parking lot at…

Severe Drought Crisis Looms In Nakhon Ratchasima With Water Reservoirs Depleting

  Nakhon Ratchasima province is grappling with a severe drought crisis as its medium-sized water reservoirs are now at concerning levels, holding less than half of their capacity. To address this issue, a suspension of off-season rice farming has been mandated, and urgent talks are in progress to secure water reserves for the upcoming dry…

Ancient Animal Footprints Discovered At Thai Waterfall Mark Country’s Oldest Find

  The discovery of prehistoric animal footprints, estimated to be 225 million years old, at Tat Yai waterfalls on the border between Phetchabun’s Nam Nao district and Khon Kaen’s Phu Pha Man district is indeed a groundbreaking find. The Department of Mineral Resources, particularly the Mineral Resources Office Region 2 in Khon Kaen, played a…

Land Dispute Turns Violent In Buriram: Man Injured In Car And Harpoon Attack

In a violent dispute over land ownership, a 50 year old man was injured when a mechanic allegedly rammed him with his vehicle and stabbed him with a harpoon. The incident occurred yesterday in a lane opposite Buriram prison. The victim, Nopporn Thianwan, suffered a punctured wound to his back and several bruises. The argument was reported to stem from…

Youth Gang Wreaks Havoc In Buriram, Thailand: Teen Seriously Hurt

A gang of reckless youths caused havoc on the streets of Buriram, Thailand. A 13 year old boy was injured after the group pursued and attacked him amidst moving traffic. The incident was followed by the gang posting a taunt on Facebook, ridiculing their victim. Following the incident last night, police are now urgently hunting down the culprits. Upon arrival at the scene, it…

Unpredictable Weather Warning For 40 Northern Thailand Provinces

  A forecast from the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for 40 provinces in northern Thailand of unpredictable weather conditions, including storms and hail, from January 13 to 16, 2024. The Director of the TMD, Karnwi Sitthijiphak, announced the fourth weather alert for the northern part of Thailand, effective until January 16. The report…

Thai Schoolboy Breaks Knee After Impaling It On Udon Thani School Fence

  A fifth-grade boy experienced a severe injury following an attempt to climb a school fence where misfortune paid a visit as he impaled his knee on the sharp metal, resulting in a broken bone. The incident occurred around 4.20pm yesterday at Ban Mak Khaeng School in the Udon Thani province. The rescue team from Udon Sawang…

Northeast Thailand: Mother And Daughter Injured After Wild Bull Charged Their Motorcycle

Yesterday, a wild bull from Khao Phaeng Ma caused injuries to a mother and her seven-year-old daughter as they were riding a motorcycle in Nakhon Ratchasima. The bull unexpectedly charged at them, colliding with their motorcycle. The mother fell to the ground, while the daughter’s clothing became entangled in the bull’s horns before she also…

Fuel Tanker Overturns In Surin Causing Potential Explosion Risk

  A tanker truck carrying 40,000 litres of fuel overturned on Route 24 from Chokchai-Det Udom in Surin province. The incident took place yesterday around 10.50am and left the 36 year old driver, Tiwa, injured with back pain and vomiting. The accident was reported by Thanakorn Chaiharn, an investigation officer from Prasat Police Station. he truck, carrying 24,000 litres of diesel and…