Tag: Isan
Bun Bang Fai Festival: The Rain-Seeking Tradition of Isan
The Bun Bang Fai Festival stands out as a spectacular and unique event dedicated to rain-seeking in northeastern Thailand.
Drought Crisis Hits Northeast Thailand
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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, May 8 (TNA) – Northeastern Thailand is currently facing a drought crisis, with major dams at less than 50% capacity. Reservoirs in Korat [Read More…]
Hail Storm Strikes Northeastern Thailand
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BUENG KAN, March 29 (TNA) – Yesterday, several provinces in the northern region experienced a summer storm accompanied by hail, causing both alarm and excitement [Read More…]
Thai Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking in Northeast Thailand
On February 3rd, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 4, and relevant officials held a press conference at Kalasin [Read More…]
6 Thai Farmers in Isaan Region Die from Soil Fever Outbreak
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Residents of Thailand’s lower northeastern region, particularly in four provinces of Isaan, are grappling with an outbreak of Melioidosis, also known as “soil fever,” with [Read More…]
Thai PM Srettha to follow up on flood situation in northeastern provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will follow up the flood situation in three provinces in northeastern region namely Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothorn [Read More…]
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin sets out plans for Isan economy
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he will hold his first mobile cabinet meeting in Nong Bua Lam Phu province in November to highlight plans to [Read More…]
Severe Drought Strikes Khon Kaen Province
KHON KAEN, Sept 5 (TNA) – Khon Kaen Province is currently facing a severe drought crisis, which has left rice fields parched in a lack [Read More…]