Times Group To Expand Publishing In the North East Times
To date the Times Group has only published news aricles covering Buriram, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Thailand, based on the online news sites for the three provinces. With…
Here Are The Rules About Vaping In Thailand
The Thai Government introduced a ban on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’), shisha smoking, and electronic shishas in 2014, for “health reasons and to discourage young people from starting to…
Summer Season Starts In Thailand At The End Of February
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is predicting a scorching high of 43 degrees Celsius in Thailand this summer and that the new season will kick in before the end of February. The TMD reported yesterday that the summer…
Thailand’s Skilled Workers To Get Minimum Wage Rise
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a wage hike for skilled workers in the country. The hike will range from 465 to 700 baht a day for 17 occupations spanning three sectors. According to the Bangkok Post, the Labour…
Dinosaur Footprints Found In Kalasin
Phu Faek forest park, located in the northeastern province of Kalasin, is known for its rich history and geological significance. Recently, the park has made an exciting discovery of fossilized dinosaur…
Why So Many Thais Have Chinese Ancestry
With the Chinese New Year wrapping up, those who venture out onto Thailand’s streets will see just how much the country’s history has been shaped by China. Modern-day Thai people are thought to have emigrated…
Van Overturns In Northeast Thailand, Injuring 22 Students
A van overturned, injuring 22 students in northeast Thailand, photo by Hook31 rescue team Facebook page. A school van overturned in Thailand’s northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province this morning, leaving 22 students injured. Police and…
Covid-19 vaccines available throughout Thailand, Plans For Caccination Centres In Every Province
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry says Covid-19 vaccines are available throughout the country for foreign tourists and ex-pats. The Ministry says that although tourists would have to pay for the jabs, ex-pats can get them for free.…
Next Steps For Road Bridge To Koh Samui
The dream of being able to simply drive to Koh Samui, from Thailand’s mainland by the end of the decade, has made more progress after EXAT, the Expressway Authority of…
Southeast Asia’s Biggest Railway Station Opens To Passengers
Southeast Asia’s biggest railway station officially began operations yesterday, a potential new age of train travel in Thailand. The cost of the new terminal, including the station, tracks and a connecting…
Himalayan Cherry Trees Bring Splash Of colour To Northeast
Himalayan cherry trees, photo by Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. Himalayan cherry trees are bringing a splash of colour to Thailand’s northeast province of Loei. Over 100,000 of the trees…