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Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.
Businesses along border call for aid
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 27/02/2026
» TRAT: Businesses along the border are calling for urgent government intervention as they struggle to survive in the face of prolonged closures of key checkpoints as a result of ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Trat businesses brace for lengthy closures
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/02/2026
» Business operators along the Thai–Cambodian frontier in Trat province are bracing for a prolonged border shutdown, urging authorities to reopen checkpoints while rapidly pivoting toward domestic markets to survive.
Trat tourism rebounds as security stabilises
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/12/2025
» Trat: The tourism sector in Thailand's eastern border province of Trat is gradually regaining confidence following reassurances from security officials.
Thai marines ready at ‘Three Houses’ disputed border area
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 01/11/2025
» TRAT — Thai marines have deployed to the border area near the “Three Houses” in Ban Nong Ree due to ongoing encroachment by Cambodia, which has refused to withdraw despite diplomatic efforts, heightening tensions over territorial sovereignty.
Thai army presents discovery of 200 landmines to Asean observers
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 06/10/2025
» The military during a recent visit by the Interim Observer Team (IOT) Thailand reported the discovery of over 200 landmines that had been planted along the border with Cambodia in Ubon Ratchathani province between June and September.
Sukhothai bags coveted Green Award
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 02/10/2025
» Sukhothai's Old Town has been awarded the Green Destinations Gold Award 2025 at the Green Destinations international event in France.
Cambodia agrees to remove house, fill trench on disputed land
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Cambodia has agreed to Thailand’s proposal to demolish a house and fill in a military trench in a disputed border area of Pursat and Trat provinces, but has left two other houses to be decided by the countries’ Joint Boundary Commission (JBC).
Trat airport to be developed as eastern aviation hub
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 01/09/2025
» Bangkok Airways plans to upgrade Trat airport and make it the aviation centre of the East, boosting provincial economic and tourism growth.
Cambodia row hits seaside market
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/07/2025
» More than three weeks into the implementation of strict border control measures, Had Lek town's once-bustling seaside market has been reduced to a ghost town, with only one shop left open among dozens that previously lined the coastal strip.