Ubon Ratchathani

Nearly A Million Pay Respects To Buddha Relics In Northern Thailand

Nearly one million devotees paid homage to the sacred Buddha relics over four days, as the revered artefacts were temporarily enshrined in Ubon Ratchathani before being transferred to Krabi province on March 14, as part of a ceremonial procession. This event marked a significant moment in Thai religious history, showcasing the deep reverence the population holds for such…

Sidecar Saga: 70 year old’s 600km Epic Journey To The Seaside

A 70 year old Thai man was so determined to enjoy the seaside for the first time in his life that he successfully rode his sidecar motorcycle over 600 kilometers from the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani to Koh Chang, an island in the eastern province of Trat. The story of the 70 year old, Loi Tapila, came to light when a reporter in the Isaan province…

Thai Cop’s ‘Exhausting’ Excuse Fails To Sway Assault Claims

A Thai officer from Tarnsum Police Station in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani claimed that a congenital disease and exhaustion led him to assault a man seeking assistance at the cop shop. He denied drinking alcohol on duty. Thai man Prayoon Duangnate is seeking justice by exposing the officer’s behaviour to several media outlets. He was later identified as Tarnsum Police Station Captain Rattakrit Kuetarn. Payoon said that…

Thai Teen’s Tragic Demise: Knife Throw Turns Road Into Deadly Game

A 14 year old Thai boy died in hospital after two teenagers threw a knife at him on a road in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani last Thursday, February 1. An altercation between two groups of Thai teenagers on Khutkhaopun-Pathummarat Road was reported to Kut Khaopun Police Station at about 8pm on February 1. A 14 year old victim was injured…

Ubon Ratchathani teen negotiates fine with community service

A 19 year old woman in Ubon Ratchathani faced a hefty fine of 6,300 baht (US$177) for driving without a license. Lacking the funds to pay the fine, she humorously asked the police if she could borrow money. The officer’s playful response was an offer to lend her the money if she agreed to feed his catfish every night, a condition she…

German President Visits Rice Fields In Isaan And North Thailand

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier embarked on a journey to Thailand’s rice fields in Ubon Ratchathani and Chiang Rai. The two Thai provinces boast over 4.2 million rai of rice fields. President Steinmeier and his delegation paid a visit to the Suan Ta Rom Demonstration Farm in Trakan Phuet Phon district, Ubon Ratchathani. The 35-rai (56,000 square metres) integrated farmland showcased the…

Northeast Thailand: Pickup Truck Driver Charged For Death Of 13 Year Old Schoolboy In Road Accident

A tragic incident occurred on December 26th at a pedestrian crossing, where a 13-year-old boy was struck by a speeding pickup truck while crossing the road on his way home from school. The driver, a 29-year-old Corporal named Satya Mompanao, was from Military Base Camp 22, Ubon Ratchathani. The impact was severe, instantly claiming the…

Ubon Ratchathani Residents Face Health Risks As Stagnant Floodwaters Turn Toxic

The people of Ubon Ratchathani are facing ongoing difficulties with the rising water levels in northeastern Thailand, largely due to the Ubonrat and Lampao dams. These increasing floodwaters have caused stagnant water to spoil, leading to requests for medicine to treat water-related illnesses and fever, worsening the impact of flooding in Ubon Ratchathani. Banjong…

Thai PM Visits Flood-Hit Provinces As 1,600 Villages Grapple With Damage

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit communities affected by flooding in Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, and Roi Et today. The extent of the flooding in these areas is still being assessed, and strategies for providing assistance are being developed. According to government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke, heavy rains have been ongoing, leading to floods…

Tha Bo’s Watery Battle: Northern Thailand Community Withstands Relentless Flooding For Two Weeks

In the face of relentless and devastating floods, the resilient community of Tha Bo in Ubon Ratchathani, northern Thailand, has been dealing with the harsh forces of nature for the past two weeks. The catastrophe has disrupted the lives of 11 families, consisting of 40 people, who have sought shelter at Wat Ban Tha…

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