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Crab Sculpture Costing 1.38 Million Baht Per Unit Collapses as Residents Criticize Abandoned 120 Million Baht Tourism Project
A 1.38 million baht crab sculpture collapsed at a Trang intersection after years of neglect, revealing poor construction with corroded steel and cracked welds, as residents criticize the abandoned 120 million baht tourism project launched i
140 Blacktip Reef Sharks Spotted Displaying at Maya Bay Beach
A record 140 blacktip reef sharks were documented in Maya Bay during May surveys, with the Krabi bay serving as a critical breeding and nursery ground evidenced by increasing numbers of juveniles and newborns.
Forestry Department discovers illegal encroachment in protected forest, orders demolition within 7 days
Authorities discovered 15 rai of illegal structures in Phuket's protected Naka Mountain Range forest and ordered demolition within seven days, with plans to convert the area into a recreational zone.
Thai officials seize 43 cattle near Cambodia border
Thai authorities seized 43 cattle suspected of being smuggled toward Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after herders fled during a border patrol operation on May 15.
Northern Tobacco Farmers Adapt to Global Tobacco Control Standards, Urge Serious Crackdown on Illicit Cigarettes
Tobacco farmers in northern Thailand's Phrae province gathered for a workshop on adapting to global tobacco control standards, urging authorities to crack down on illicit cigarettes that undercut their legal sales and income.
Satun's Featured Dish: 'Oven-Roasted and Rotisserie Chicken' with Aromatic Spice Marinade
Satun's featured culinary specialty is a spiced rotisserie and oven-roasted chicken shop in Kuan Don District that operates during Ramadan, selling up to 90 chickens daily at affordable prices using a signature aromatic marinade and slow-co
Surat Thani's Signature Dish: Khao Siao Po with Nakhon Pathom Recipe, a Century-Old Culinary Tradition
Surat Thani's signature khao siao po dish, a century-old recipe from Nakhon Pathom, features charcoal-grilled meats with crispy exteriors and a secret spiced sauce. The traditional restaurant has operated for over 100 years and serves the d
Pattaya Fisherman Catches Black-Chin Barb, Prepares Delicious Dishes and Says It Tastes Like Tilapia
A Pattaya fisherman caught 15 kilograms of black-chin barb, the fish that recently went viral on social media, and found it tastes remarkably like tilapia with a sweet flavor and no health concerns.
Residents Criticize 100 Million Baht Sculpture Project at Trang Bypass Intersections as Deterioration Begins
Trang residents are criticizing a 120-million-baht sculpture project at four bypass intersections after sculptures began crumbling months after installation, with locals questioning the massive budget and poor construction quality.
PM Anuthin Orders Natural Resources Minister Suchati to Lead Team in Reclaiming Noi Beach in Phuket, Sets 7-Day Deadline for Illegal Structure Demolition and Forest Restoration
Prime Minister Anuthin has ordered the Natural Resources Ministry to demolish illegal structures at Noi Beach in Phuket within seven days and restore the encroached national forest reserve to state control.
Motorcycle Repair Shop Hit With Shocking 40,000 Baht Water Bill for Two Months Using 920,000 Liters Despite Normal Meter and No Leaks
A motorcycle repair shop in Udon Thani received a shocking 40,000-baht water bill for two months after consuming 920,000 liters, despite no visible leaks and a normally functioning meter. Officials are investigating the discrepancy after th
Dr. Thon Explains Three-Phase Timeline of Black-Chin Tilapia Invasion at Pattaya Beach, Calls Eradication Difficult as Dangerous Alien Species
Invasive black-chin tilapia are spreading rapidly from coastal canals to Thailand's open waters in three phases, with experts warning that eradication is nearly impossible once the alien fish establish themselves in marine ecosystems.