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Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2026
» The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
Sharp rise in illnesses as air pollution grips Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» Authorities have warned that this year's haze crisis in Chiang Mai is among the most severe in recent years, with pollution-related illnesses more than doubling. More than 1.6 million vulnerable people across 11 provinces have been affected.
Undertaker brings coffin to pump after refused fuel
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» An undertaker whose request to fill three containers with fuel was refused later returned to the pump with a coffin and its dead occupant, to prove he was not stockpiling diesel.
Flash flood warning issued for 33 provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued an urgent weather alert for 33 provinces, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rising water levels in major rivers, particularly the Mekong, between July 6 and 12.
18 killed, 32 injured in tour bus crash
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/02/2025
» Eighteen people were killed and 32 others injured when a bus taking people on a community study tour overturned on a downhill road in Nadi district of Prachin Buri early on Wednesday.
Gunman on drugs kills 2 people
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/12/2024
» A man fatally shot himself after killing two people in the northeastern province of Beung Kan on Thursday.
Unhealthy air levels in Bangkok, provinces
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/10/2023
» The levels of ultra-fine dust, known as PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other provinces have been either moderate or unhealthy. People are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, said the Public Health Ministry.
Rain pounds Bangkok, commuters stuck in traffic jams
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/02/2023
» Traffic in parts of Bangkok was heavily congested on Wednesday morning as heavy rain hit the capital and surrounding areas.
Police shut down 16 illegal rubbish dumps
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2022
» Police have shut down 16 illegal rubbish dumps in nine districts of Bangkok and arrested seven people for operating them.
33 Bangkok parks open for Loy Krathong festival
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/11/2022
» Thirty-three public parks in Bangkok will be open for the Loy Krathong festival and workers will collect Krathong floats for disposal from 8pm until 5am on Wednesday.