Month: July 2023

North

July 28, 2023

Three illegal resorts to be razed on Phu Thap Boek in Phetchabun

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered the demolition of three illegally built resorts on Phu Thap Boek, a popular hillside tourism attraction, in Phetchabun province. More Phu Thap Boek resort demolitions planned Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Wednesday ordered his adviser Yuthapol Angkinan, along with an environmental inspector and relevant agencies, to […]

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View from the Sathorn Unique Tower, Bangkok

Bangkok

July 28, 2023

Protesters Start Gathering at Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok

BANGKOK, July 27 (TNA) – The Metropolitan Police have advised motorists to avoid Ratchaprasong intersection in Pathum Wan district as protesters plan to stage a political rally there at 5 p.m. today. Caretaker PM Prayut Expresses Concern Over Potential Protests Protesters demand senators and MPs to respect people’s choice by voting in favour of the […]

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South

July 28, 2023

Homeless Man in Rayong Allegedly Beaten to Death After Flashing His Genitals to Beach Goers

A homeless man was beaten to death in Rayong province, South of Pattaya, allegedly by a group of unidentified men, after he reportedly flashed his genitals and masturbated in front of female beach-goers. Minivan Driver Blames Russian Tourist’s Screams for Causing Car Crash in Rayong The victim could not be identified as he did not […]

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Bangkok

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Court revokes construction permit for Ashton Asoke luxury condominium

The Supreme Administrative Court ordered the revocation of the construction permit on Thursday of the 6.4 billion baht Ashton Asoke luxury condominium project in the heart of Bangkok. Foreigner robbed and beaten on Asoke Montri The court ruled that the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand’s permission allowing its expropriated land to be used as […]

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Flooded area in Sri Racha District, Chon Buri

News

July 27, 2023December 5, 2023

Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand from July 29th to August 1st

People living in northern, north-eastern, central and southern Thailand can expect heavy to very heavy rain and accumulations, which may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along waterways and lowland from July 29th to August 1st, according to the Meteorological Department. Tropical Storm Doksuri to Bring Heavy Rainfall It says that a moderate monsoon trough […]

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Trap used to catch mosquitoes that may carry Zika and dengue

News

July 27, 2023December 5, 2023

110 people infected with Zika since January: health ministry

A total of 110 people have been infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus since January this year and the number of infections has continued rising since May, according to the Public Health Ministry. Dengue Fever Cases Rise in 18 Provinces Including Chonburi, Phuket, and Bangkok From Jan 1 to July 19, there were 110 reported […]

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Sign at Chao Phraya Rattanathibet building. The Constitutional Court of Thailand

News

July 27, 2023December 5, 2023

Constitutional Court to Consider Pita’s Renomination Next Week

BANGKOK, July 27 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court scheduled a meeting on August 3 to deliberate on whether to accept or reject the petition from the Ombudsman regarding the renomination of the Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as a prime minister. Parliament vote for Thai PM postponed indefinitely The Constitutional Court’s judges will convene […]

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