Category: Ubon Ratchathani
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Thief’s Superstitious Sreak Foiled: Police Nab Suspect Behind Spree Of Supermarket Heists In Isaan
A superstitious thief from Thailand, who targeted various supermarkets and convenience stores in Ubon Ratchathani’s Isaan province, was apprehended by the police. The man believed that his arrest was due to his failure to perform a religious ritual before carrying out his most recent crime. On June 29, officers from Mueang Ubon Ratchathabni Police…
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Ubon Ratchathani Crackdown Nets 3 Illegal Chinese Immigrants In Border Raids
In a significant operation carried out in the Ubon Ratchathani province, three Chinese immigrants without proper documentation were apprehended while hiding in a border village. The individuals, believed to be waiting for transportation to engage in telecommunication fraud and online gambling activities, were taken into custody. Additionally, a Thai citizen who had been providing…
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Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani is a province and city located in the northeastern region of Thailand, also known as Isaan. It is situated on the banks of the Mun River, near the border with Laos. Ubon Ratchathani is the largest province in Isaan and serves as a major cultural and economic hub in the region. The…
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Only A Week Left To Experience Grand Canyon Of Thailand Before Rain
Travellers are advised to take advantage of the opportunity to witness the extraordinary beauty of Thailand’s “Grand Canyon,” also known as Sam Phan Bok, before the end of May, as the rainy season will soon begin. This means there is only one week left for exploration. Situated in the Ban Pho Sai district of…
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Laotian Refugee Shot Dead In Isaan Province
Photo via MGR Online The dead body of a Laotian refugee with gunshot wounds was found on a road near the forest behind Sri Muang Mai village in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani. Tragically, he was killed prior to seeking asylum in Australia. The discovery was reported at Sri Mueng Mai Police Station on Wednesday, May 17. Officers and healthcare professionals from a local…
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More Ancient Cave Paintings Found In Ubon Ratchathani
Thailand’s Fine Arts Department has announced the discovery of 14 ancient cave paintings in Sirindhorn district of the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani. The paintings, believed to be between 1,500-2,000 years old, were found inside a cave, locally known as the Famue Daeng (literally meaning “red human palm”), in a village in Kham…
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Cambodian Rice Narrowly Defeat Thai Fragrant Rice As World Champion
Thailand’s Hom Mali fragrant rice lost its world championship to Cambodia’s “Phaka Lamduan” rice in the World’s Best Rice 2022 contest in Phuket. Chukiat Opaswong, honorary president of the Rice Exporters Association, said Cambodia’s Phaka Lamduan fragrant rice narrowly beat Thailand’s Hom Mali 105 rice because the Thai rice variety was less fragrant. He…
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Flooding In Ubon Ratchathani Province Is Dangerous
Thai media today reported the flood situation in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani is deadly serious and dangerous. The flood situation in Ubon Ratchathani is getting worse said reports. The water level is quickly increasing and almost the whole province is affected. Agricultural areas, roads, and bridges have been destroyed while some houses are underwater.…