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Massive Turnout For Sacred Coin Giveaway At Surin Temple Event

  Thousands gathered at a temple in Surin Province, eagerly awaiting the distribution of sacred coins and other charitable gifts by the revered monk Luang Pu Heng, known as the god of fortune in southern Isaan. The event, also known as Wat Ban Dan Chong Jom, saw the distribution of 3,000 kilogrammes of rice and 200,000 baht in cash, drawing a…

Surin Police Spirit House Ritual Sparks Lottery Fever

A buzz of excitement swept through the police housing complex in Surin Province yesterday as officers and the local community gathered for a ritual ceremony. The ceremonial relocation of a spirit house at the police flats, adjacent to the main road number 226 from Sikhoraphum to Surin, became the focal point for lottery enthusiasts seeking auspicious numbers to bet on in the…

Surin’s Tha Tum District Dazzles Parade

A time-honoured tradition in Surin province’s Tha Tum district, the annual egg parade ceremony to honour the town’s guardian spirits, has once again captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. The event, which took place yesterday, February 13, is renowned not only for its cultural significance but also for the much-anticipated divination ritual where participants seek lucky numbers from incense…

Fuel Tanker Overturns In Surin Causing Potential Explosion Risk

  A tanker truck carrying 40,000 litres of fuel overturned on Route 24 from Chokchai-Det Udom in Surin province. The incident took place yesterday around 10.50am and left the 36 year old driver, Tiwa, injured with back pain and vomiting. The accident was reported by Thanakorn Chaiharn, an investigation officer from Prasat Police Station. he truck, carrying 24,000 litres of diesel and…

Surin: More Than 300 Shops Destroyed By Massive Fire At Chong Chom Border Market

  A huge blaze consumed the Chong Chom border market in Surin’s Kap Choeng district late last night, resulting in the destruction of more than 300 shops. Fortunately, there were no casualties. In response to the emergency, more than 10 fire trucks, along with numerous firefighters and rescue teams from the district and surrounding areas,…

Melioidosis Outbreak In Thailand Claims Ten Lives, Farmers Urged Caution

  A concerning outbreak of melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease, has surfaced in Thailand, leading to the deaths of approximately ten farmers in Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Songkhla. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand is issuing a warning to farmers regarding this disease, which is caused by the fungus Burkholderia pseudomallei, commonly…

Fugitive Murder Suspect Nabbed After 15 years Hiding As Grilled Meatball Vendor In Northeast Thailand

A murder suspect who had eluded capture for 15 years was apprehended in Surin province for a homicide case dating back to 2008. The individual in question, named Preecha, had been operating a grilled meatball stall while evading authorities. He was arrested at his residence in Sri Khoraphum district, Surin, following orders from the Provincial…

Surin

  Surin is a province located in northeastern Thailand, known as Isaan. It is situated about 450 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Surin is famous for its rich cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and unique attractions. One of the most prominent features of Surin is its connection to the ancient Khmer Empire….

Mad Buddhist Monks Brawl At Funeral In Surin Thailand

Tensions were high at afuneral in Surin province in northeastThailand on Friday when abrawl broke out between two saffron-robed Buddhist monks, allegedly over a plastic chair. Yesterday, the acting abbot of Wat Pho Sri Sawang Arom, Phra Toi Kan, told reporters what happened at the temple on Friday. In Thailand, Buddhist funeral rites include a distinctive ritual called bangsookool (paṃsukūla in Pali)…

Surin

Another post on the provinced of the North-East Region: Surin is a large province in the Mun River Basin of Thailand’s Northeastern Isan region. Although the exact history of the town itself is not well known, the people of the region have always been highly regarded for a particular skill: capturing and taming elephants. The…