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Drink-driving cop kills lady in smash
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 05/12/2023
» A drunken policeman collided with a motorcycle in Kanchanaburi, killing the rider on the spot. The officer, who was driving his own pick-up, was found to have 300 milligrammes per decilitre (mg/dL) of alcohol in his blood, which far exceeds the legal alcohol limit of 50 mg/dL.
Expert downplays quake threat
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 21/11/2023
» Hundreds of quakes occur along the Three Pagodas Fault per year in Kanchanaburi, although they are too small to be noticed, according to a geological expert.
Myanmar woman arrested with empty M16 cartridges
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 17/09/2023
» KANCHANABURI: A Myanmar woman was arrested in Sangkhla Buri district of this western province on Saturday for illegally having in possession 920 empty M16 cartridges and 24 magazines loaded with M16 ammunition.
Parks set for holiday surge
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 12/08/2023
» KANCHANABURI: Khao Laem National Park in Sangkhla Buri district is gearing up for an influx of tourists over the three-day holiday weekend after entry fees to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country were waived to celebrate Mother's Day and the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother today.
Iraqi held for overstaying visa for 15 years
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 10/08/2023
» KANCHANABURI: An Iraqi man has been arrested in this border province for overstaying his visa by almost 15 years.
Inmates recaptured hours after breaking out of jail
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 21/07/2023
» KANCHABURI: Two drug detainees broke out of Kanchanaburi Prison on Friday morning, but both have now been recaptured, police said.
Man wanted for shooting girlfriend, golf course manager
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 22/06/2023
» Police are hunting for a 54-year-old man accused of shooting his girlfriend and a golf course manager in Kanchanaburi province.
Karen centre of learning seeks govt aid
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 17/06/2023
» KANCHANABURI: A Karen learning centre in Sangkhla Buri district has appealed to the Education Ministry to provide it with financial aid, much as it does to formal schools, to improve the educational and student conditions there.
One illegal migrant killed, 10 arrested after pickup overturns
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 01/06/2023
» KANCHANABURI: One illegal migrant from Myanmar was killed and 10 others arrested after a pickup truck carrying them overturned in Sangkhla Buri district late on Wednesday night. A police officer was also injured after being hit by one of three pickup trucks smuggling migrants.
Illegal migrants caught on western border
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 24/05/2023
» KANCHANABURI: Forty-nine Myanmar nationals were arrested and charged with illegal entry in Thong Pha Phum district early on Wednesday.