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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.
Forces warn against new provocations
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Thai marines have stepped up monitoring along the Thai-Cambodian border after reports of renewed provocations, with commanders warning any further violations could prompt a response.
Fuel price surge threatens Trat tourism industry
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 07/03/2026
» TRAT - Concern over rising fuel prices is growing among tourism operators in this eastern province, who are urging the government to stabilise prices before they can no longer bear the burden.
Vietnamese held in Trat after fleeing scam gang in Cambodia
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 18/02/2026
» TRAT – Six Vietnamese people have been taken into custody after crossing illegally through barbed wire into Thailand, reportedly to escape a scam gang that forced them to work and physically abused them in Cambodia.
Thai marines repel Cambodian forces' attempt to retake Trat border area
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 19/12/2025
» TRAT - Gunfire erupted once again along the Thai-Cambodian border early Friday as Cambodian forces attempted to reclaim the so-called Ban Sam Lang (three houses) area, prompting Thai marines to respond with artillery and mortar fire, forcing the intruders to retreat in disarray.
Marines launch offensive to regain occupied Thai territory in Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 09/12/2025
» TRAT - Thai navy marines launched an operation against Cambodian troops on Tuesday morning to reclaim a border area seized by Cambodian forces.
Tour boat damaged in rough seas off Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 20/11/2025
» A tour boat returning from Koh Kut sustained a cracked hull after being struck by strong waves off the coast of Trat province on Thursday morning. All 92 passengers were reported safe with no serious injuries.
Sparse attendance at school near Cambodian border
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 09/06/2025
» TRAT: A school in Khlong Yai district, which borders Cambodia, was only sparsely attended on Monday as many of the Cambodian children forming the majority of its students were absent because of the territorial dispute.
Confusion at Trat border after Cambodia delays gate opening
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 08/06/2025
» TRAT - Traders and trucks at the main crossing to Cambodia in this eastern Thai province were delayed by the late opening of the gate on the Cambodian side of the border on Sunday morning.
Fire on bus carrying pupils on field trip, all safe
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 25/03/2025
» TRAT - A fire broke out in the rear compartment of a bus carrying students home from a field trip shortly before they arrived back at their school in Bo Rai district.