Bangkok: This year’s Chinese New Year festival is lively, with people coming out to spend money and pay respects to their ancestors and gods in large numbers, and fully cooperating with the ‘Temple Reduction’ policy, which calls for ‘reducing’ or ‘refraining’ from lighting incense, a cause of PM 2.5 dust. According to Thai News Agency, the festival has seen a

Krasang: A devastating fire occurred at a grocery store in Krasang District, Buriram Province, claiming the lives of a family during the Chinese New Year celebrations. The tragic incident unfolded around midnight, prompting a response from the Krasang Police Station and local rescue workers. Upon arrival, they discovered the shop engulfed in flames, which had already consumed much of the

Bangkok: Yaowarat Dragon Road is set to welcome tourists from around the world for the 2025 Chinese New Year Festival, scheduled for January 29-30. According to Thai News Agency, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is making extensive preparations to celebrate the occasion, which marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The event aims to celebrate

Loei: Relatives of a Thai intern who died under mysterious circumstances in Japan have sought assistance from local authorities to uncover the cause of death and repatriate the body for religious rites. The Thai Embassy in Tokyo has been tasked by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to investigate the death of Mr. Kanapat, also known as Nong Nut, who was

Bangkok: The Royal Rainmaking Department has taken decisive steps to combat the persistent PM2.5 dust issue by coordinating with Aeronautical Radio to extend its dust reduction operations in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Traditionally conducted twice daily, in the morning and afternoon, the operations will now include a pre-dawn period to target dust accumulation during early morning hours. According to

Bangkok: Prasert Jantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, chaired the inaugural meeting of the Integrated Budget Preparation Committee for the fiscal year 2026. The committee, focusing on the Integrated Water Resources Management Plan, has approved a strategy to enhance water security across various dimensions, aligning with the objectives of the 20-year water master plan. The

Nakhon Ratchasima: The group of people who love their hometown Dan Khuntod, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, traveled to submit a request to the Ministry of Industry to stop the blasting of a tunnel at the potash mine of Thai Kali Co., Ltd., confirming that they are ready to hold their ground until they receive a satisfactory answer. According to Thai News

Bangkok: The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development has mandated increased scrutiny over meat source inspections to ensure legality and consumer safety. He advises selecting offerings that meet the ‘Livestock OK’ standard, which certifies seven types of livestock products. Currently, there are 8,400 participating distribution sources nationwide. According to Thai News Agency, Veterinarian Somchuan Rattanamangalanon, Director-General of the Department