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Youths' campfire sparks fears of a major blaze
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A video showing two young people tending a small fire near a large, dry grove of bamboo in Sikhiu district sparked alarm that the flames could spread rapidly through the tinder-dry undergrowth and cause a major blaze.
People’s Party maintains commanding lead in national poll
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 29/01/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut continue to hold a commanding lead ahead of the Feb 8 general election, while Pheu Thai has moved into second place ahead of Bhumjaithai, according to the results of the second nationwide survey by Rajabhat Poll.
Members of youth gang arrested after vandalism spree in Korat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 01/08/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Police have arrested four members of a youth gang aged 12-18 following a series of incidents including throwing ping-pong bombs on roads and vandalising public property across several villages in Huai Thalaeng district.
Surprise drug testing at Korat provincial hall
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 08/07/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Authorities conducted surprise drug tests on about 200 employees at the provincial hall on Tuesday, after 167 people tested positive, including local leaders and a monk, during last month’s random testing in all 32 districts of the province.
Farmers demand closure of crop-polluting potash mine
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 26/06/2023
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: About 150 farmers rallied at the Thao Suranari monument in Muang district on Monday demanding the closure of a potash mine they allege has discharged wastewater onto their land, reducing their harvests.
Top Korat Wagyu on VIP menu
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 17/11/2022
» Being soft and juicy that melts in the mouth is what one expects of Korat Wagyu, the beef that will be served as one of four starters for the gala dinner for world leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on Thursday.
Elephant incursions a growing problem in Korat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 29/10/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A local leader has called on authorities to seriously address the problem of wild elephants from Thap Lan National Park invading farmland and destroying crops in this northeastern province.
Storms wreak havoc in Korat
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 08/03/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Sudden storms struck several areas in this northeastern province on Monday night, and were particularly severe in Non Sung and Phimai, damaging houses, shops and causing power cuts, the provincial office of disaster prevention and mitigation reported.
Korat village locked down after family reunion
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/02/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A village in Sida district has been placed under lockdown after 22 people were found to have been infected with Covid-19 following a family reunion.
Elephant herd flattens hundreds of farmer's coconut trees
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/11/2021
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A small herd of wild elephants rampaged through a coconut plantation in Khon Buri district on Sunday night, the fourth time the herd has raided the farm.