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M81 motorway toll-free during King’s Cup tournament
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 26/08/2025
» The M81 motorway, running from Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi, will be free of charge for drivers from Aug 29 to Sept 10 to facilitate travel to the King’s Cup football tournament, according the Department of Highways.
Lotto-dispute teacher sues comedian ‘Nose’
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 20/08/2025
» KANCHANABURI - Popular Thai comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is in trouble yet again with someone who doesn’t share his sense of humour. This time it is a Kanchanaburi teacher who gained notoriety during a long-running battle over a 30-million-baht lottery prize.
Planting the seeds of self-reliance
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 19/08/2025
» One fine morning, young students at Sahathanakhan Krungthep Border Patrol Police School in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi, were fully absorbed in rice planting activities.
Drivers warned about flooding in Sangkhla Buri
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 25/07/2024
» KANCHANABURI: Drivers are advised to avoid travel on a main road between Sangkhla Buri and Thong Pha Phum districts or to check weather conditions ahead of time because of flooding in the area.
New Zealander dies after falling off Death Railway train
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 27/12/2022
» KANCHANABURI: A New Zealand tourist fell to his death from a train while taking photos of the scenic route of the Death Railway on Tuesday.
River Khwai Bridge Week set in Covid-free style
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 23/11/2021
» KANCHANABURI: Local authorities announced on Tuesday the River Khwai Bridge Week festival would go ahead next month for fully vaccinated people and those testing negative for Covid-19.
Flood warning for Mae Klong communities
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 20/10/2020
» KANCHANABURI: Communities on both sides of the Mae Klong river have been warned of possible flooding as more water is being released from Mae Kong Dam in Tha Muang district.
Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi closed
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 18/10/2020
» KANCHANABURI: The famous Erawan Waterfall in Si Sawat district of this western province on Sunday was closed to tourists for safety reasons following days of continuous rain, Erawan National Park chief Pirawat Sirotpipat said.
River Kwai Bridge Festival opens
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 24/11/2019
» KANCHANABURI: The annual River Kwai Bridge Festival and the Red Cross Fair was opened on Saturday and will run until Dec 2.
Ancient wall damaged by fallen tamarind tree
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 12/05/2019
» KANCHANABURI: An ancient wall - a tourist attraction in this storied western town - was partly damaged after a large tamarind tree more than 100 years old, crashed down on it early Sunday.