Summer storm lashes villages in Korat

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Many villages in tambon Nong Ma Nao in Khong district of this northeastern province were hit by a summer storm late on Saturday night. Numerous houses were damaged by the storm that started at about 11pm, while some structures were totally demolished. Full story: Bangkok Post Prasit Tangprasert BANGKOK POST

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Kamnan, village heads to be trained on tourist security

THE Tourism and Interior ministries will initiate measures to ensure that local authorities provide security for tourists, while the Tourist Police will strictly enforce a new regulation to blacklist “overstay visitors” from Monday, senior officials said yesterday. The Interior Ministry would train local officials such as kamnan and village heads to provide safety for tourists […]

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Isan village in darkness for a decade

UBON RATCHATHANI — Hardship and despair have driven villagers who have lived without electricity for a decade to turn to the spirits for help. More than 20 families from Ban Kum, a village in tambon Huay Pai of Khong Chiam district, say they have aired their grievances to various state agencies numerous times but their […]

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