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Confidence in government dips as fuel prices surge
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 04/04/2026
» Public confidence in the government's ability to handle the energy crisis remains low, a new poll indicates, as fuel prices surge and economic pressure intensifies nationwide.
Rail repairs finished after Korat crane collapse
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has finished repairing a stretch of railway track in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima province in the wake of a fatal crane collapse that struck a passenger train on Jan 14, killing 30 people, while a parallel technical investigation moves towards identifying the causes and accountability.
Korat seats still up for grabs, large pool of undecided voters
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 28/12/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The battle for control of Thailand's second-largest voting province is wide open, with the largest block of voters still undecided only six weeks ahead of the general election and Pheu Thai determined to retain its dominance.
Border row hits business
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 24/09/2025
» Nakhon Ratchasima: The chairwoman of the Nakhon Ratchasima Federation of Thai Industries has called on the new government to urgently address rising industrial costs and economic pressures that threaten Thailand's export competitiveness.
Truckers eye diesel price cut or fee rise
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 08/08/2024
» Truckers in the Northeast are calling on the government to lower the price of diesel or raise cargo transport fees to keep up with rising energy costs so they can keep their trucks on the road.
Hunger-striking cannabis advocate admitted to hospital
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/07/2024
» A member of a pro-cannabis group was hospitalised on Monday, five days after going on a hunger strike to protest the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic.
Group seeks revival of NEC project
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 30/06/2024
» Members of the private sector in the Northeast will propose a list of economic stimulation projects, including a plan to establish the Northeastern Economic Corridor (NEC), during the mobile cabinet meeting in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) on Tuesday.
Truckers to protest prices with convoy
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/06/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A truckers' association in the Northeast will form a convoy of trucks next week in protest, calling on the government to fix the diesel price at 30 baht per litre.
Pro-weed groups put heat on govt
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government is facing increasing pressure from pro-cannabis groups which are threatening to rally at the Ministry of Public Health from Thursday until the ministry can prove that cannabis deserves to be reclassified as a narcotic drug.
End-of-life care model draws wide plaudits
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/05/2024
» Nakhon Ratchasima: A temple in Chok Chai district has set an example of how people diagnosed with end-stage illnesses can still do good deeds before they pass away.