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Klity Creek residents renew demand for lead removal
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 16/01/2024
» KANCHANABURI: Long-suffering residents of Klity Creek affected by lead pollution in Thong Pha Phum district are stepping up pressure on the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to get rid of the remaining toxic sediment.
Drink-driving cop kills lady in smash
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» A drunken policeman collided with a motorcycle in Kanchanaburi, killing the rider on the spot. The officer, who was driving his own pick-up, was found to have 300 milligrammes per decilitre (mg/dL) of alcohol in his blood, which far exceeds the legal alcohol limit of 50 mg/dL.
Suspected victim of ‘Aem Cyanide’ cremated
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 10/05/2023
» KANCHANABURI: The body of a woman believed to be the most recent victim of alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn was cremated on Wednesday, with families of four other cyanide poisoning victims bringing photos of their loved ones to bid farewell to her.
Police seek arrest of ID card thieves
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 11/03/2023
» Police will apply for arrest warrants for three scammers who allegedly forged the ID card of a victim to commit offences in many provinces.
Villagers call for help as dumped tourist garbage blocks road
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 03/11/2022
» KANCHANABURI: Residents of a border village in the tourist district of Sangkhla Buri are calling for urgent action against lazy garbage truck drivers dumping their loads on a local road instead of at the nearby rubbish tip.
Jailed hunter in Premchai poaching case dies of cancer
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 31/08/2022
» KANCHANABURI: The hunter who was jailed along with construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta for poaching in a wildlife sanctuary has died of cancer after being released to a hospital in Nakhon Pathom province for treatment, a close family friend has confirmed.
Teacher vows to sue ex-cop in civil court
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 08/06/2022
» The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing an embezzlement lawsuit brought against a retired policeman in Kanchanaburi by a teacher in the same province regarding their dispute over a 30-million-baht lottery prize.
Srinakarin Dam resort to be razed
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 19/02/2022
» National Park authorities have announced plans to demolish a 20-million-baht resort found to be encroaching on Srinakarin Dam National Park in Kanchanaburi's Sri Sawat district.
Giant demolition order posted at B20m resort in Kanchanaburi
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 18/02/2022
» KANCHANABURI: National park authorities on Friday posted a huge demolition notice at a 20-million-baht resort that encroaches on Sri Nakarin Dam National Park in Sri Sawat district.
Give way to elephants, or go to jail
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 17/02/2022
» KANCHANABURI: Motorists using a highway also favoured by wild elephants in Muang district have been warned they face up to 10 years' imprisonment and a million baht fine if they hit and injure one of the giant animals, and wildlife authorities will strictly enforce the penalties.