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Thailand's cannabis dreams go up in smoke
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Chakkrapan Natanri, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 27/06/2025
» In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Police aim to stop gangs relocating
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2025
» Police are working with several agencies to prevent call centre scam gangs from relocating their operations from Myanmar to Cambodia, following government steps to cut power and internet connections on Wednesday.
Pak Chong fires put out after eight-day fight
News, APINYA WIPATAYOTIN and PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN, Published on 13/01/2025
» The forest fires on Khao Loi mountain in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima have been put out after eight days of burning. The authorities suspect the cause was a fire set before a wildlife hunt.
Death plunge spurs gang blitz
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thai authorities are working with their counterparts in Cambodia to tackle call centre gangs after a man fell to his death from a building in Poipet believed to be the headquarters of scammers.
Three killed in speeding truck crash
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 29/10/2024
» KANCHANABURI – Three people were killed and one was seriously injured when their speeding pickup truck lost control after it hit another vehicle and crashed into a roadside store on Tuesday morning.
PM orders agencies to review forest use requests
News, PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN, Published on 13/05/2024
» RATCHABURI: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday vowed to protect the nation's forests as he instructed agencies to review people's requests to make use of forest areas.
Old rice to be sent for lab tests
News, WASSANA NANUAM and PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN, Published on 12/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says the government will send samples of the decade-old rice for lab tests to ensure its safety.
Touring PM urges solution to floods
News, PIYARACH CHONGCHAROEN, Published on 12/05/2024
» Kanchanaburi: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday ordered local authorities to speed up efforts to prevent flooding in this province on the second day of his four-province tour.
Navy ships on standby for evacuations
News, Wassana Nanuam and Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy has four ships on standby in the Andaman Sea, ready to evacuate Thais from Myanmar if the civil conflict there escalates.
135 Myanmar nationals held in separate cases in Kanchanaburi
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 07/04/2024
» A total of 135 Myanmar nationals, including four children, have been arrested for allegedly entering the country illegally in two separate cases in Kanchanaburi province.