Buriram Times

Thailand’s Baht Leads Asian Currency Downturn Amid China’s Economic Worry

  Asian currencies faced a decline on the previous day, with Thailand’s baht taking the lead, as concerns grow about the recovery progress of China, the world’s second-largest economy. The baht experienced a significant drop of 0.8%, marking its most considerable fall against the US dollar in six weeks. On offshore markets yesterday afternoon, its…

Family Mart Convenience Stores In Thailand To Be Fully Rebranded To Tops Daily

  Saying goodbye to Thailand, the renowned chain of convenience stores known as “Family Mart” is undergoing a complete rebranding, transforming into “Tops Daily” after serving the public for over thirty years. Central Retail Corporation PLC (CRC) has opted to rename and overhaul the familiar Family Mart stores, relaunching them as Tops Daily before the…

Wild Elephant Herd Caught On Camera In Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary

The northeastern region of Buri Ram recently experienced a remarkable event as a group of twelve wild elephants was spotted within the lush boundaries of the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary. This sighting was captured on video using advanced automated cameras that had been strategically set up by local wildlife authorities. These cameras were intended to…

200,000 Baht Debt Dispute Culminates In Marketplace Shooting In Kalasin

  A dispute over a debt took a violent turn when a man was shot at the bustling Thung Sri Mueang evening market in Kalasin, Thailand. A 63-year-old man named Wanna shot a restaurant owner in the busy market following an argument related to a loan. Just before the shooting occurred at 5:40 pm, the…

Rosewood Heist: Kalasin Governor On Trail Of Million-Baht Theft Culprits

  The Governor of Kalasin is actively searching for those responsible for the theft of valuable Rosewood evidence, worth more than 1 million baht, taken from the Itue municipal office. Investigations have revealed links to six civil servants who allegedly used a crane to relocate the evidence. Governor Suphasit Kocharoenyot and Lieutenant Colonel Kritthiphum Homhuan,…

Stormy Weather Warnings For 35 Provinces, Potential Flash Floods, Landslides Predicted

  The Meteorological Department has released alerts for 35 provinces, which include the capital city Bangkok. These alerts predict substantial rainfall that might result in abrupt floods and landslides in hilly regions. There is concern that a weakening storm front, progressing from Myanmar and northern Laos towards Vietnam, could amplify rainfall and turbulent conditions across…

Child Neglect: Third-Grader Left Locked In Classroom After Falling Ill

  A distressed father from Thailand shared an alarming incident of child neglect that occurred yesterday involving his sick third-grade son at a school in Pakham District, Buriram Province. The boy became ill during school hours and, after taking medication, fell asleep at his desk. The puzzling event unfolded around 4pm the previous day when…

Grilling for love: Thai Teen’s Sizzle To Support Bedridden Mother Melts Hearts In Northeastern Thailand

  A touching story has emerged from the Bua Yai district in Nakhon Ratchasima province. A 16-year-old Thai high school girl is making a heartfelt effort to care for her bedridden mother by selling grilled chicken. This resourceful and compassionate teenager aspires to become a nurse in the future, driven by her strong dedication to…

Thai Mother’s Day Long Holiday Weekend

  If it feels like Thai banks and government services are closing all the time, the upcoming long holiday weekend will feel like deja vu following almost directly on the heels of the just-concluded super-long holiday weekend. Thai Mother’s Day, coinciding with the 91st birthday of the Queen Mother, will be highly celebrated on August 12, saturating the city in hues of blue….

Korat Candle Procession 66 Event Upstaged By Scene-Stealing Cat

The recent “Korat Candle Procession 66” event, known for its grand candle parade attraction, had an unexpected and delightful scene-stealer that captured the hearts of onlookers. A cat, seemingly unaware of the event’s order, took the spotlight and became the center of attention, leading to a wave of amusement on social media. The celebration, held…