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Trat veteran begins 345km walk to Bangkok in tribute to Queen Mother
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 07/11/2025
» TRAT — A 60-year-old former soldier from Trat province has set out on a 345-kilometre walk to Bangkok to pay tribute to the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. He expects to complete the journey in five days.
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.
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.
Thai PM Anutin to visit Cambodia border areas
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 26/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he will visit several communities along the border with Cambodia to oversee security operations and ensure the welfare of Thai citizens amid the ongoing tensions with the neighbouring country.
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.
Cambodia row hits local fruit growers
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 11/07/2025
» TRAT: The closure of the Ban Had Lek permanent border checkpoint to Cambodia in Trat province has resulted in economic losses exceeding 10 billion baht over the past two weeks, officials say.
'Dodgy' types buying up land on Thailand's Koh Chang island
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 02/09/2024
» National parks chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-aksorn has expressed concern about an increase in land acquisitions on Koh Chang in Trat province by investors with suspected links to shady businesses.
Security an issue at proposed new checkpoint to Cambodia
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 05/07/2024
» TRAT: The National Security Council (NSC) will carefully study trade benefits and security concerns related to a plan to open a new permanent border checkpoint with Cambodia, a senior official said on Friday.
Monkey attacks keep Koh Chang park officials at bay
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 24/03/2024
» TRAT: Koh Chang park officials are fed up with a growing number of macaques that pose a danger to local residents and tourists as well as damaging property.
Koh Chang buoyed as tourists scuttle back
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 21/10/2022
» Tourists buoyprovince's recovery