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Dead Body Of Swedish Man Found In House In Isaan

Residents in the Isaan province of Udon Thani discovered the dead body of a Swedish man in a house. Police believe he had been dead for a week and the cause of his death remains under investigation. Yesterday, May 15, locals were hit by a foul stench emanating from a one-storey house belonging to a Swedish man and his Thai wife…

Thai Baht Soars As Voters Back Pro-Democracy Parties

by leah The Thai baht hit a five-week high this morning after pro-democracy parties came out as the biggest winners in Sunday’s General Election after nearly a decade of military-backed rule in Thailand. The baht rallied 0.9% this morning to 33.70 against the greenback for the first time since April 5 after…

Heavy Rain And Cyclone Mocha Warning For North And Northeast Thailand

Photo via Sanook. Today, the meteorological department warns that heavyrain is expected in north and northeast Thailand, with Cyclone Mocha contributing to the wet weather conditions on May 14 to 15. Continuous rain and heavy downpours in some areas of the northern and upper northeastern regions have prompted the public to be cautious of flooding, flash floods, and forest runoffs. Farmers have been advised…

Thundershowers, Winds, Rain, And Floods Expected In Thailand

Photo by Nation Thailand. The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thundershowers, gusty winds, heavy rain, and floods in Thailand. In upper Thailand, the department warns of a tropical storm that could bring thundershowers and gusty winds until Monday (May 15). In addition, heavy rains, hailstorms and lightning are forecast in some areas during this period. People living in upper…

Swarm Of Giant Honey Bees Cause Chaos At Thailand Airport

Photo via Khon Kaen Airport Aswarm of giant honey bees caused quite the buzz at Khon Kaen Airport in northeast Thailand yesterday, causing delays to twoflights and stinging six members of ground staff who all required hospitalisation. As soon as Thai AirAsia flight FD3260 from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport landed on the runway at Khon Kaen Airport yesterday, a colony of…

Thai Schools To Re-introduce Disease Precautions As Covid Cases Rise

PHOTO: Shutterstock/Warah38 The government has instructed the education and health ministries to increase Covid-19 prevention measures in the country’s schools ahead of classes resuming later this month. According to a Bangkok Post report, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul says the order comes from the PM, as a result of a spike in cases following the…

Today’s Summer Storm Forecast, Thais Warned Of Heavy Rain, Strong Wind and Hail

PHOTO: Unsplash Today, Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasted a 24-hour weather outlook, with the northern region experiencing summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, strong winds, and isolated hail. Some areas may also experience lightning. Residents in these regions are advised to exercise caution during summer storms, avoiding open spaces, large trees, weak structures, and billboards. It is also…

Pickup Truck Crashes Into House In Northeast Thailand, Injuring Elderly Man

Elderly man was injured when pickup truck crashed into his house, photo by Sanook. A dramatic incident occurred when a speedingpickup truck crashed into a house in Nang Rong district of northeast Thailand’s Buriram province, leaving one elderly man injured and causing serious damage. The homeowner, 75 year old Sompon Wisetsri, was watching television when the truck smashed through the walls of…

Two Storms To Hit Thailand Affecting Election Day, Warns Disaster Centre

Bangkok rain. Rangsit University’s Climate Change and Disaster Centre expects two storms are set to hit Thailand next week, with potential impacts on Election Day, May 14. The centre’s director, Seri Suparatit, revealed in a Facebook post yesterday that two storms – one originating in the Indian Ocean and the other in the South China Sea – are moving…

Thai Police Warn Of Fake Accommodation Facebook Pages

Police have warned of fake accommodations on Facebook pages and scammers. On Tuesday (May 2nd) a Spokesman from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, Colonel Krisana Pattanajaroen, warned of fake accommodation Facebook pages. These scammers are reportedly using real photos of rooms, hotels and villas to make them look like real Facebook pages of those places….

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Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran