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Khon Kaen locals convert plastic waste into fuel
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 30/03/2026
» Local authorities in Khon Kaen have launched a pilot initiative to convert plastic waste into fuel, aiming to help communities reduce fuel expenses amid soaring petrol prices.
Khon Kaen tourism, meetings take a hit
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/03/2026
» Rising oil prices and the Middle East war are taking a heavy toll on Khon Kaen's tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industries, with widespread cancellations of hotel bookings and seminars.
Thailand’s first Olympic gold medallist gets jail for attempted rape
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 23/01/2025
» KHON KAEN: Olympic boxing gold medallist Somluck Kamsing has been sentenced to three years, one month and 10 days in jail on charges including attempted rape of a teenager just over a year ago.
Government ‘committed’ to B400 minimum wage
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 05/09/2024
» The labour policy of the Pheu Thai-led government, particularly the plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, remains unchanged, according to caretaker Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Vendors hope for economic relief from new premier
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/08/2024
» Market vendors expect Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to focus on fixing the nation's economy, as rising costs affect their businesses.
Khon Kaen expects boost from longer-stay visas
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 04/06/2024
» The private sector in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen is confident that the visa extension measure of 60 days, effective this month, will help spur tourism and the economy.
Convicted defendant, helper caught in resort after escape
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/04/2024
» KHON KAEN - A convicted drug defendant who escaped custody from the provincial court on Wednesday has been recaptured, along with an accomplice, at a resort in this northeastern province on Friday morning.
Woman arrested in burnt skeleton case
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 25/02/2024
» KHON KAEN: A woman was arrested in connection with a burnt human skeleton found at a rubbish dump in Waeng Noi district on Feb 17. She claimed the deceased, her friend, died of convulsions and she burned her body on a discarded car tyre.
University to sue pageant organiser for music copyright violation
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/02/2024
» KHON KAEN: The faculty of fine and applied arts at Khon Kaen University plans to sue the organiser of the Miss Global 2023 pageant for playing its student's music without permission.
Pita named 'Politician of the Year' by E-saan Poll
Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the Move Forward Party, won the vote for "Politician of the Year" in a survey by E-Saan Poll, operated by the Centre for Business and Economy Research of the faculty of economics at Khon Kaen University.