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Anutin signs off on border security plan
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 13/02/2026
» Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a series of measures intended to bolster security along the border with Cambodia, including the construction of more border fencing, in the wake of another landmine blast which injured three Thai soldiers in Si Sa Ket.
Unexploded shells delay villagers' return
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Authorities are intensifying operations to remove unexploded artillery shells and other munitions after weeks of cross-border fire from Cambodian forces left civilian areas littered with dangerous ordnance.
Vaping, kratom blamed for students' hospitalisation
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are in critical condition after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years. One doctor said their lungs were now severely damaged, while the government has warned parents to keep an eye out for pod toys that mimic cute Japanese anime characters and are becoming popular among young people.
Thai students critical after vaping and kratom overuse
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 21/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are reportedly in critical condition in hospital after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years, according to a doctor who says their lungs have been severely damaged.
Concern as more young drug dealers arrested in NE Thailand
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 25/08/2024
» BURI RAM: Two minors have been arrested in this northeastern province on suspicion of selling illicit drugs, raising fears that more young people are becoming drug dealers.
Drug suspect shot dead, 3 arrested in Buri Ram
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 13/08/2021
» BURI RAM: A 24-year-old man was shot dead and three other people arrested during a clash with police in Prakhon Chai district on Friday, and 8,000 methamphetamine pills and 200 grammes of crystal meth seized.
Boy critical after gunman riddles pickup
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 20/03/2021
» BURI RAM: A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by bullets fired at a pickup truck being driven by his father in Chalerm Phrakiat district.
3 summonsed for severely assaulting world-renowned dancer
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 27/12/2020
» BURI RAM: Police summonsed three young men aged 20-23 for allegedly assaulting a native of this northeastern province, a man renowned as a dancer and who received an award at an international cheerleading championship.
Last Buri Ram jail escapee recaptured
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 31/03/2020
» BURI RAM: The last of the 11 inmates who broke out of the provincial prison during a riot on Sunday has been recaptured, police said.
Man charged after shots fired from house
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 17/02/2020
» BURI RAM: A man has been hit with four charges after firing dozens of shots with a handgun from his house in a community in Nang Rong district on Sunday.