August 16, 2025

Thailand Promotes Tourism with ‘Alien: Earth’ Filming Locations

Bangkok: The government is inviting tourists to travel to “follow the world-famous series Alien: Earth” after filming in seven Thai provinces. The project aims to stimulate tourism and generate over 2.8 billion baht in revenue, propelling Thailand to become a world-class filming hub. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikan Wattanachan, Deputy Government Spokesperson, revealed that the government, through the

Government Urges Farmers to Register for Financial Assistance for 2025/26 Rice Crop Year

Bangkok: The government is urging farmers to register and update their information to qualify for financial assistance aligned with the upcoming 2025/26 production year. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support rice farmers facing high production costs and declining rice prices. According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak announced that the National Rice Policy

Criminals Ignite Fire at Biomass Power Plant in Narathiwat Province

Narathiwat: Criminals set fire to a backhoe at a biomass power plant in Waeng District, Narathiwat Province. Three loud explosions resembling explosions were heard. The incident occurred late last night, August 15th, at the construction site on the last hill of the biomass power plant owned by Fire of Wood Green Energy Co., Ltd. in Ban Sala Uma, Village No.

Maris Leads Diplomatic Delegation to Observe Mine Clearance on Phu Makhuea

Sisaket: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Maris Sengiampong, led a delegation of diplomats from 33 countries to observe the clearance of mines on Phu Makhuea. They prepared the area of Ban Phum Soron, Village No. 13, which was severely damaged by two BM-21 rockets, and allowed the delegation to inspect the area after completing their mission on Phu Makhuea.

Akkharasan Khiri Commends Cooperation in Passing 2026 Budget

Bangkok: “Akkharasan Khiri” expressed gratitude to all parties for their collaborative efforts in passing the 2026 budget. The Kla Tham Party spokesperson highlighted the party’s commitment to optimizing the budget for educational improvements and enhancing the quality of life for Thai farmers, ensuring responsible use of taxpayers’ money. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Akkhasan Khiri Lohwira, Chaiyaphum MP and

Wild Elephant “Plai Khun Suek” Electrocuted to Death in Nakhon Ratchasima

Bangkok: A wild elephant named “Plai Khun Suek” was tragically electrocuted in Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, after venturing outside Khao Yai National Park to forage at night. The elephant, believed to have used its trunk to grab an electrical wire, was found dead following a short circuit. According to Thai News Agency, the remains of

Ottawa Diplomatic Mission Surveys Mine Clearance Efforts in Sisaket

Sisaket: The Minister of Foreign Affairs led a delegation of diplomats from the Ottawa Convention to Sisaket Province to survey and inspect the clearance of mines in the Phu Makhuea area near the Preah Vihear Temple. The delegation hopes the international community will understand the problem and help pressure Cambodia to demonstrate sincerity. According to Thai News Agency, around noon,

Suspected Abdullah Bula Group Attack Biomass Power Plant in Narathiwat

Waeng: The Abdullah Bula group is suspected of orchestrating an attack that involved setting a backhoe on fire at a biomass power plant in Waeng District, Narathiwat Province. The incident led to the discovery of two improvised explosive devices at the site. According to Thai News Agency, the fire occurred late on August 15 at the Fire of Wood Green