Buriram Times

Thailand Ranks Bottom Of The Pile With ASEAN English Score

  Thailand’s performance in the 2023 English Proficiency Index by EF, a global English teaching institute, was notably poor. The index evaluated 2.2 million adults across 113 countries and regions, categorizing proficiency into five levels: very high, high, moderate, low, and very low. Among ASEAN nations and globally, Thailand received a “very low” proficiency ranking,…

Paralympic Athlete’s Wedding Rampage Ends In Tragedy In Nakhon Ratchasima

  During his wedding celebration, a former national Paralympic athlete, now a groom, committed a tragic act of violence, resulting in the deaths of his bride, her mother, sister, and two other guests. The disturbing event unfolded late at night in Nakhon Ratchasima, within a tent erected for the festivities adjacent to the Wang Nam…

Drunk Driver Plows Into Crowd Killing Eight In Si Sa Ket

  An accident occurred last night near Wat Samrong Phlun temple in Si Sa Ket’s Phrai Bueng district when a Toyota pickup truck, driven by an intoxicated driver, collided with a group of people gathered to watch a film outdoors. The tragic event resulted in the loss of eight lives and left six others injured,…

Sky’s The Limit: Nine New Airlines On Board For Thailand Aviation Recovery

  The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has recently announced the registration of nine new airlines, aimed at boosting the recovery of the aviation industry. They anticipate a significant upturn in passenger traffic, estimating it to reach 127 million this year. Suttipong Kongpool, the Director of CAAT, expressed confidence in Thailand’s aviation sector’s gradual…

Giant Turtle With Markings Resembling Thai King Found In Nakhon Ratchasima

  In the Nakhon Ratchasima community, a large turtle, thought to bestow wealth and luck, has captured attention. Discovered by 63-year-old resident Jod Songnok over two years ago, the 12-kilogram creature boasts an extraordinary shell marked in a manner resembling the esteemed Thai King, drawing crowds due to its atypical size and distinctive shell. Jod…

Couples In Buriram Left High And Dry As Wedding Planner Breaches Contract

    Numerous couples in Buriram reported a well-known wedding planning and bridal gown rental store for breaching their contracts. These couples, set to marry on November 25, were left in the lurch when the shop failed to deliver promised wedding setups and bridal attire. Local authorities received multiple complaints from these disappointed couples who…

Khon Kaen: Diarrhoea Outbreak In Village Linked To Contaminated Water System

  An outbreak of diarrhea has impacted 27 individuals, with two in critical condition, in a village within Thailand’s Khon Kaen province. Suspected to stem from water system contamination, officials have gathered samples for further investigation. Chanachai Sorosriwichai, the deputy governor of Khon Kaen, Krung Namsanga, the district chief of Waeng Yai, alongside public health…

Thai Weather Warning: Northeast Bracing For Strong Winds

  The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather advisory today for Thailand, warning of decreasing temperatures and gusty winds, especially in the northeastern region. In the southern areas, heavy rainfall and high sea waves are anticipated, raising concerns about potential sudden floods and forest runoff. A cold air mass from China is on its…

Heroic Thai Teacher Thwarts Armed Intruder

  A courageous educator at Ban Nam Phu Hin Lat School in northeast Thailand heroically defended students and faculty from an armed intruder, sustaining injuries in the process. This act of bravery by Thawatchai Duangtham earned praise from the government, particularly Deputy government spokesperson Kaenika Unjit, who highlighted his courage and sacrifice, emphasizing that such…

AIS Fibre And 3BB Unite To Boost Thailand’s Home Internet Industry

  AIS Fibre and 3BB have joined forces to power the future, uniting as AIS – 3BB Fibre 3. This collaboration is aimed at advancing Thailand’s home Internet sector, fostering sustainable national development. The goal is to merge resources for an enhanced lifestyle and a brighter future by connecting various applications through a fiber network…