August 12, 2025

Thailand Reaffirms Ban on Red Meat Accelerators Amidst US Pork Import Speculations

Bangkok: Thai livestock farmers continue to uphold their position against the use of red meat accelerators, as reaffirmed by the Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development. Dr. Somchuan Rattanamangkalanon addressed rumors of potential pork imports from the United States, emphasizing the prohibition of beta-agonists, a substance banned under Thai law due to its health risks. According to Thai News

Visit and Give Encouragement to Centenarian Mothers of Five Generations

Kanchanadit: The District Chief of Kanchanadit, Surat Thani Province, visited the mother of five generations, over 100 years old, to offer encouragement on National Mother’s Day. Mr. Poonsak Soponpatumrak, District Chief of Kanchanadit District, Surat Thani Province, led a team of Kanchanadit District Public Health Officers, Krut Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, village health volunteers, community leaders, and related agencies to

Mother of Fallen Soldier Remembers Her Son’s Sacrifice on Thai-Cambodian Border

Bangkok: The mother of Private Weerayut Krajangthong, who lost his life in a recent clash on the Thai-Cambodian border, shared her poignant experience of remembering her son on Mother’s Day. She expressed that she could only see him in her dreams and found solace in looking at his picture whenever she missed him. According to Thai News Agency, Mother Tin

Fleeing Starvation, Cambodian Workers Illegally Enter Thailand to Find Work

Bangkok: Rangers in Sa Kaeo Province intercepted a Cambodian worker who entered the country illegally. He confessed that he returned home hungry, unemployed, and without income, so he decided to illegally cross the border and return to work in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Task Force 12th Ranger Regiment, in conjunction with military units in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo

Brothers Surrender After Shooting Incident in Hat Yai District

Hat yai: Two brothers involved in a shooting incident that resulted in an injury have surrendered to authorities. The brothers, Natthaphong, known as “Nat,” and Nitikorn, also known as “Korn,” tearfully confessed that they did not intend to cause harm. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place behind the Hat Yai District Office on the evening of August

Giant Banyan Tree, an Unseen Check-in Point in Korat

Phimai: Come admire the giant banyan tree, its branches spreading during the rainy season, a check-in point for an unseen tourist attraction in Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. According to Thai News Agency, the giant banyan tree has become a notable feature in the region, drawing visitors who are eager to witness its expansive canopy. The tree provides a unique

From Mother to Child of Injured Soldier in Thai-Cambodian Clash

Ban phai: A foster family in Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen Province, whose conscript son was injured in a clash on the Thai-Cambodian border, has limited communication, but the love between mother and son has not diminished and is ready to support their son in pursuing a career as a military professional, as he has intended. After serving as a

Continuous Rainfall Alert Issued for Thailand’s Eastern Region

Bangkok: The Meteorological Department reports continued rainfall across Thailand and warns the eastern region to brace for heavy rain, which could lead to flash floods and mudslides. According to Thai News Agency, the department has reported heavy rain in some areas of Thailand, with very heavy rainfall expected in certain parts of the eastern region. Residents in these areas are