May 11, 2025

Warning for Upper Thailand to Brace for Summer Storms, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department warns the upper part of Thailand to brace for “summer storms” with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. The southern region will see more rain and heavy rain in some areas. According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department reported that the upper part of Thailand will experience a summer storm, which will be characterized by

Nida Poll Releases Survey Results on Public Awareness of Buddhist Days

Bangkok: Nida Poll” reveals survey results on the topic “Do you remember important Buddhist days?” found that most of the sample group forgot the importance of “Makha Bucha – Visakha Bucha – Asalha Bucha” days, but were satisfied with the work of the National Office of Buddhism. According to Thai News Agency, Nida Poll, an opinion survey center, revealed the

Ministry of Culture Hosts Buddhist Chanting and Alms Giving on Visakha Bucha Day

Bangkok: The Ministry of Culture organized a Buddhist chanting ceremony and alms giving event on Visakha Bucha Day, aimed at encouraging Buddhists to embrace Dharma principles to sustain Buddhism. The ceremony included chanting Buddhist mantras, offering alms to monks, and a candlelight procession at Wat Suthat Thepwararam, with Phra Phromwachiramuni as the chairman of the clergy ceremony and Ms. Ploy

Bangkok Intensifies Efforts to Combat 80% Rain Forecast with 24-Hour Operations

Bangkok: Bangkok is working 24 hours a day to cope with an 80% chance of rain, accelerating water drainage, collecting garbage, and monitoring risk areas to prevent further flooding. Mr. Ekwaranyu Amrapal, spokesman of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, together with Mr. Asa Sukkhang, director of the Drainage Information Division, Drainage Office, updated the daily rain situation and the rain response plan

Concrete Slab Falls from Truck, Crushes Sedan in Lat Krabang

Lat Krabang: A concrete slab fell from a truck and crushed a sedan, injuring the driver. A large concrete slab fell from a truck and crushed a sedan passing by, completely destroying it at the entrance of Soi Lat Krabang 54. Fortunately, the driver sustained only minor injuries. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred last midnight at the

Tragic Fatality as Storm Fells Tree onto Shelter in Phutthamonthon Sai 3

Bangkok: A severe storm that struck in the middle of the night led to a tragic incident where a 51-year-old man lost his life after a large tree collapsed onto his shelter in a coconut plantation located in the Phutthamonthon Sai 3 area. According to Thai News Agency, the unfortunate event was reported to investigators at Thammasala Metropolitan Police Station

Monporn Takes Action Amidst India-Pakistan Airspace Closure Impacting Thai-European Flights

Bangkok: “Monporn” has directed the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand to keep a vigilant watch on the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan, which has led to the closure of flight routes affecting Thai-European flights. Concurrently, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has assembled a working group aimed at mitigating the impact on aviation, with participation from the Aeronautical Radio of

Thai Prime Minister to Visit Vietnam for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Talks

Hanoi: The Prime Minister of Thailand is set to visit Hanoi on May 15-16 for a pivotal joint meeting between Thailand and Vietnam, aimed at enhancing bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in politics, economy, and innovation in the region. According to Thai News Agency, Government Spokesman Mr. Jirayu Huangsap announced that Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, will embark