Drunk Driving Cases Surge in Bangkok and Chiang Mai Over New Year Period
BANGKOK: Drunk driving incidents in Bangkok and Chiang Mai have surged past 800 cases during a six-day period over the New Year, prompting increased enforcement measures by local probation officers. Sakon Nakhon officials have taken a strict stance on…
Grandmother Moves to Udon Thani to Bury Grandson’s Ashes, Vows Justice
UDON THANI: The ashes of Bank Lester, a 27-year-old man who tragically died from alcohol-induced shock, have been laid to rest under a champaka tree in a cemetery in Udon Thani, following a heartfelt decision by his grandmother, Mrs. Phonthip, also kn…
Tourists Flock to Doi Inthanon and Samet Nang Chee for New Year’s Sunrise Spectacle
CHIANG MAI: Kiew Mae Pan Viewpoint in Doi Inthanon National Park is drawing large crowds of tourists eager to witness the first light of the year. Both locals and international visitors are flocking to the scenic spot, resulting in a bustling road lea…
Tens of Thousands Gather for Sacred Calendar and New Year Blessings in Saraburi
SARABURI: Tens of thousands of people gathered at the temple of Luang Pho Samret Saksit in Saraburi Province to receive a sacred calendar, believed to bring good fortune for the New Year 2568. This annual event draws visitors not only from Saraburi bu…
Phang Nga Residents Celebrate New Year with Traditional Boat Floating Ceremony
PHANG NGA: Residents of Bang Muang Subdistrict in Phang Nga Province participated in a traditional merit-making event by floating boats to ward off bad luck and welcome the new year 2568. This ceremony, practiced by the Moken villagers for hundreds of…