Tag: Chumphon
Kratom leaves seized in postal boxes heading to southern provinces
SONGKHLA, June 16 -- Thai authorities successfully intercepted kratom leaves contained in postal boxes heading to the three southernmost provinces. ...
Flash floods hit Thailand’s southern provinces
RANONG, June 6 – Several southern provinces have been hit by flash floods, triggered by heavy rain with one death reported in a...
Rubber protest on hold; compromise expected next week
Rubber protest on hold; compromise expected next week SONGKHLA, Jan 10 – Falling rubber prices annd rising anger on the part of Thai rubber...
Heavy rain, floods impact air, rail, road travel in South
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Jan 3 – Heavy rainfall and flooding hit several southern Thai provinces as the New Year opened, disrupting travel with all...
One child drowns in southern flood
YALA, Jan 3 – A nine-year old girl reportedly drowned in Yala as heavy rainfall triggered flooding in nine southern provinces, according to Thailand’s...
10 tourists stranded on Chumphon island as hit by high waves
CHUMPHON, Dec 25 - Ten tourists were stranded on Phithak island as four-metre high waves struck six districts of Chumphon province on Sunday. ...
High waves strike southern provinces
CHUMPHON, Dec 25 – High waves hit hundreds of houses in southern provinces with about ten tourists stranded on an island in Chumphon. ...
Coconuts in Thai life
The coconut palm — a graceful tree that shades tropical beaches and thrives wherever the climate is warm and moist — is a source...
Nine southern provinces warned of heavy rain, flash flood and forest...
SONGKHLA, 28 October 2011 – The southern coast of Thailand is set to experience abundant rain and isolated heavy rainfall due to the influence...
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Thailand keeps ban on alcohol vending machines as retail rules under review
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Alcohol Control Committee has reaffirmed that vending machines dispensing alcoholic beverages remain prohibited, while ordering further study into whether regulations...
Chinese media praises Thai Royal Family during state visit to France
BANGKOK, Thailand – The State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya,...
Thai King and Queen honored at Élysée Palace during State Visit to France
PARIS, France – Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, proceeded to the Élysée...
Princess Sirivannavari showcases Thai silk and cultural heritage during France State Visit
BANGKOK, Thailand – During the first three days of the State Visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand to the French...
Rainy week ahead for Pattaya and Bangkok as monsoon showers return
BANGKOK, Thailand – Residents and visitors in Pattaya and Bangkok should keep umbrellas close at hand this week as monsoon conditions are expected to...