January 20, 2025

Khao Tom Mat Cooking Competition Celebrates Thai Culinary Heritage

Phitsanulok: The competition to make Khao Tom Mat Muang Song Kwae, a dish from the march of King Naresuan, aimed to find the most skilled chef in crafting this traditional Thai delicacy. The event featured 25 teams, each bringing their unique recipes and techniques to the table. According to Thai News Agency, the competition was held at Phra Sawatdirat Building,

Dusk Show: Bamboo Weaving by New Generation Monks

Chiang Mai: New generation monks are showcasing their bamboo weaving handicrafts, continuing the art and culture, and spreading the knowledge of weaving they learned from their grandfathers so that it will not be lost to time, and passing it on to interested relatives and devotees. The new generation monk is Phra Kiatchai Thawi Phut, 25 years old, a junior monk

Money-making Career: Growing and Selling Radishes, Good Income

Surin: The prolonged cold weather has had a positive effect on farmers growing Chinese radish or radish in Surin Province, resulting in good yields that can be processed and sold to generate good income after the rice harvest season. Farmers gather to harvest radishes or Chinese radishes. After harvesting the main season rice, farmers turn to growing radishes as another

Siblings Seek Justice Over Inherited Land Dispute in Buriram

Buriram: A blind aunt and her younger sister in Buriram have appealed for legal intervention after their brother seized 15 rai of inherited land, refusing to share it with his seven siblings. Despite winning a legal battle in 2014, the brother has ignored the court’s order to divide the land, continuing to farm it alone. Over a decade has passed,

Bangkok Urges Residents to Stay Indoors Amid High Dust Levels

Bangkok: Bangkok officials are advising residents to remain indoors on days characterized by high levels of cloudiness and dust in the air. The recommendation is in place to safeguard public health, especially when work-from-home (WFH) arrangements are feasible. However, for those who must venture outside, wearing a mask at all times is strongly advised. According to Thai News Agency, Mr.

Bangkok’s PM 2.5 Levels Escalate to Orange, Affecting Health Across 70 Areas

Bangkok: Bangkok’s air quality has reached concerning levels as PM 2.5 dust particles exceed the standard in 70 areas, posing health risks to residents. According to Thai News Agency, the PM 2.5 concentration, measured between 37.6 and 73 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3), has surpassed the safe threshold of 37.5 µg/m3, reaching the orange level, which indicates the onset of

Cool Weather Persists in Upper Thailand as Dust Levels Set to Rise

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department has announced that the North, Northeast, Central, and Eastern regions of Thailand will continue to experience cool to cold weather with morning fog. Ventilation in these areas is currently in the ‘poor-weak’ range, which is expected to lead to an increase in dust particle concentration. According to Thai News Agency, the 24-hour weather forecast indicates that

Bangkok Holds First Hybrid Meeting to Address Dust Situation Exceeding Standards

Bangkok: Bangkok executives held the first Hybrid meeting to acknowledge the dust situation exceeding the standard and requested cooperation from the government and private sectors to WFH and reduce PM2.5 emissions. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, chaired the 12568 Bangkok Executives Meeting, which was attended by Dr. Wanthanee Wattana, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, executives of Bangkok, and executives of