Buriram Times

Thailand Marks 19th Anniversary Of Devastating Tsunami With Somber Memorial

Yesterday commemorated the 19th year since the tragic tsunami hit Thailand. Sarawut Srisakukam, leading the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation, presided over a formal remembrance at the Wall of Remembrance in Mai Khao Cemetery. The ceremony united local authorities and community members, all bound by the memory of a life-altering catastrophe. Srisakukam relayed a message…

Drunk Driver Claims 1 Life And Leaves Another In Critical Condition

An intoxicated Thai driver collided with a motorcycle in Maha Sarakham’s Isaan province, resulting in the death of one person and critical injuries to another. CCTV footage from Channel 7 displayed a black SUV traveling in the wrong direction and crashing into the motorcycle on December 25. The incident caused both the rider, Sakunkarn, a…

Tragic Demise Of Nakhon Ratchasima Man Blamed On Heavy Drinking

  A 50-year-old man named Komin tragically passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest, suspected to be linked to heavy alcohol consumption and existing health issues. The incident occurred in the Chong Kho community within the large province of Nakhon Ratchasima. Initial reports indicated that Komin had likely been deceased for approximately an hour…

Drug Addicted And Mentally Ill Thai Man Stabs Police Officer To Death

  A Thai man grappling with drug addiction and mental health issues went on a violent spree, fatally stabbing a police officer named Itsarawut Phonrat in the Um Mao district of Nakhon Panom. The officer, familiar with the assailant, Arnudate Chaipanya, had encountered and managed him during prior outbursts, believing he could handle the situation…

Thailand Enforces Cautionary Sign Display For Kratom Sales, Restricts Alcohol Promotions

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has mandated all vendors selling psychoactive kratom to prominently display a cautionary sign at their sales points. This warning, as part of the revised Kratom Act 2022, targets individuals under 18 and pregnant or breastfeeding women, prohibiting them from purchasing the substance. The directive, effective from Saturday, was announced in…

Thailand Braces For Cold Snap

  Thailand’s Meteorological Department has cautioned about chilly conditions, powerful winds, and frost, along with warning the southern region of heavy rainfall. In today’s announcement, they highlighted the prevalence of a high-pressure system or cold air mass covering Thailand and the southern part of the South China Sea. This weather pattern has led to cold…

Thai Traditional Dress Set To Be Listed On UNESCO

  The Ministry of Culture is preparing to propose adding Thai traditional attire to UNESCO’s esteemed intangible cultural heritage listings. Leading this effort is Kowit Pakamart, the director-general of the Department of Cultural Promotion, who orchestrated a collaborative session at the Thailand Cultural Centre. This gathering involved key figures focused on documenting Thai traditional costumes,…

Cold Wave From China Hits Thailand: Significant Temperature Drop

  Thailand is presently affected by a recent surge of cold air originating from China, as confirmed by the Thai Meteorological Department. Consequently, temperatures have significantly fallen nationwide, with the north-eastern region experiencing a 5 to 8 degrees Celsius drop and Bangkok observing a decrease of 5 degrees. Additionally, the department cautions about heavy to…

Teenagers Involved In Violent Brawl At Buriram College Football Pitch

  A tumultuous fight erupted on a football field at a well-known college in Buriram, Thailand, yesterday. More than 20 teenagers, aged around 16-17, engaged in a brutal altercation, which was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, drawing considerable public attention. The event occurred at a vocational college situated in Buriram province’s…

Anutin Orders Strict New Year Road Safety Measures

The Ministry of Transport organized a national meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to ensure road safety during the upcoming New Year festivities. Anutin urged provincial governors to work closely with local agencies to enforce strict traffic regulations. Emphasizing safe driving under the theme “Drive Safely, Thailand Without Accidents,” the goal is to…