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Elephants Assist in Removing Iron Pole from Tourist Bus

Ayutthaya: An electric pole was stuck through a bus, an elephant helped pull it out. A bus carrying Chinese tourists to the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Pen was pierced by a piece of iron that pierced through the glass. Fortunately, there were no people inside. The Ayutthaya Elephant Palace brought in two male elephants to help pull out the iron.

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

ONCB Announces Arrests in Two Major Drug Trafficking Cases, Seizes 20 Million Baht in Assets

Bangkok: ONCB announces two major arrests, seizes 20 million baht in assets of major drug dealers, arrests 1.65 tons of international ice network disguised as ice hidden in cotton rolls. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, ONCB secretary-general, together with representatives from the Royal Thai Navy, Customs Department, Air Force, and police, announced the results of these significant arrests. According to

Doi Inthanon Experiences Continuous Frost as Grass Top Temperatures Drop Below Zero

Chiang Mai: The North continues to experience cold weather. In the area of Kiew Mae Pan, Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai Province, a phenomenon of white frost has persisted for the 10th consecutive day. The temperature at the top of the grass has dropped to -0.4 degrees Celsius. According to Thai News Agency, at kilometer 42 at Kiew Mae Pan on

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

Ao Ngoen Residents Disturbed by Noisy Fighting Cocks

Ao Ngoen: Villagers in the Ao Ngoen Subdistrict, Sai Mai District, have raised complaints to the media regarding the loud crowing of fighting cocks owned by a neighbor. Environmental officers responded to the scene following reports from local residents who have been significantly disturbed by the noise. A resident disclosed that the situation had become so stressful that his mother

Four Pink Dogs Discovered in Kaeng Krachan Forest

Kaeng Krachan: Photos of a pack of wild dogs in the Kaeng Krachan National Park area have surfaced, revealing an extraordinary sight-four of the dogs have pink fur. Urgent research is being conducted to understand this unusual phenomenon. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Mongkol Chaiyaphakdi, Chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, reported that the images were captured by wildlife

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.