Buriram Times

Electric Car Fire: Week-Old Million Baht Vehicle Ignites In Udon Thani Mall

  A brand-new electric vehicle, priced at over a million baht, unexpectedly ignited while being charged in front of a shopping mall in Udon Thani, northeast Thailand. The car’s owner, a 41-year-old man using the pseudonym Vin, was surprised when, at 50% battery charge, the vehicle started emitting smoke from beneath the front hood. Chinese…

Loei’s PEA Moves Transformers Underground To Boost Chiang Khan Tourism

  The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Loei has initiated a project to relocate electric transformers beneath the ground in the popular tourist destination of Chiang Khan. The primary goal of this endeavor is to reduce the risk of fire incidents in Chiang Khan, a region renowned for its centuries-old wooden houses. Komkrit Siriyutthaseanyakorn, the…

Thai Motorcycle Production To Exceed 2.1 Million Units Amid Tourism Rebound

  The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) anticipates that motorcycle production in the current year will exceed the initial target of 2.1 million units. This positive outlook is attributed to the recovery of the tourism industry and the alleviation of the global semiconductor shortage. Surapong Paisitpatanapong, the vice-chairman and spokesperson for the FTI’s Automotive Industry…

Nakhon Ratchasima School Bus Crash Injures 16 Students In Rush Hour Chaos

  A school bus transporting 40 students veered out of control, flipped over, and collided with a traffic signal pole in the Kaeng Sanam Nang district of Nakhon Ratchasima. As a result, 16 students between the ages of 10 and 17 sustained injuries. This event occurred on Niwetrat Road and was reported to Police Lieutenant…

First Cases Of Omicron Sub-Variant HK.3 Discovered In Thailand

  Thailand has confirmed the presence of the Omicron sub-variant HK.3, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS). This new strain of Covid-19 has been identified in two family members, and the DMS has not yet determined its rate of transmission and severity compared to previous variants. Dr. Supakit Sirilak, the head of DMS,…

Health Experts Caution Against Antibiotics Misuse

  A prominent medical expert’s page has issued a warning against the unnecessary use and prescription of antibiotics. This alert comes in response to a recent case in which a patient, initially diagnosed with influenza, was given antibiotics and subsequently experienced stomach pain and diarrhea. The incident, reported today by the Hospital Tales page, disclosed…

Thai Deluge: Heavy Rainfall To Reign Across 49 Provinces

  Intense rainfall is anticipated in 49 provinces throughout Thailand today, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions. There’s also a 70% likelihood of rain in Bangkok and its nearby areas. According to the Thai Meteorological Department’s 24-hour forecast, robust monsoons are sweeping across the northern and upper northeastern regions, while a fairly potent southwest…

Child Drowning Tragedy: 11 Year Old Boy Loses Life In Khon Kaen Pond

  An 11-year-old boy met a tragic end as he drowned while playing with friends at a local pond in Nong Hin village, Mueang, Khon Kaen. The group of four children was using a plastic boat when it suddenly overturned, resulting in the unfortunate drowning of the child. Fortunately, the other three children were able…

Acid Attack On Thai Teenager Sparks Manhunt In Buriram

    A vicious acid assault occurred at a roadside food stall, targeting an 18-year-old woman named Nattikarn and two others. This incident took place yesterday around 2pm in Nang Rong, Buriram province, approximately 500 meters from the Nang Rong Police Station. The attack unfolded at a food stall owned by a 63-year-old woman named…

Falling Tamarind Tree Kills Driver, Severely Injures Wife In Khon Kaen

A 62-year-old man was charged with manslaughter after he accidentally caused a tamarind tree, situated just 5 meters from the road, to collapse onto a passing pickup truck. Tragically, the male driver lost his life instantly, and his wife sustained severe injuries. This incident, which took place yesterday, was reported by Deputy Superintendent of Investigation…