PATTANI — Two 10-wheel trucks and a road roller were set on fire overnight at a road construction site in Ban Khok Kor, tambon Luboyirai in Mayo district of this southern border province, in what authorities are treating as a targeted arson attack. Arsonists Target Surveillance Network in Narathiwat The attackers struck around 12:30 a.m. […]
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — A massive fire engulfed more than ten fishing trawlers in Khanom district shortly after midnight, causing catastrophic damage estimated to exceed 100 million baht and delivering a devastating blow to the local fishing community. Fishing Boat Destroyed by Fire Off Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast Emergency services, including fire trucks and firefighting […]
CHIANG MAI — Chiang Mai was named the world’s most polluted city on Monday, as smoke from more than 600 wildfires blanketed the northern region, prompting authorities to launch aerial water-dropping operations in an attempt to quell the blazes. Forest Fires Blanket Chiang Mai with Air Pollution Satellite imagery revealed hundreds of “hotspots” across Northern […]
CHIANG MAI — A volunteer firefighter battling wildfires in this northern province was found dead on a mountain in Mae Rim district on Wednesday after going missing from his group the night before, as the region continues to grapple with some of the world’s worst air pollution. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City […]
PHRAE – A volunteer firefighter has been discovered dead in Wang Chin district of Phrae province after going missing while battling a forest fire, marking the second such fatality in northern Thailand within a single week. The body of Decha Tathika was found near his cashew plantation close to a community forest, following an extensive […]
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A power bank explosion early this morning triggered a fire at a condominium in Mueang district, forcing an emergency evacuation of residents as flames tore through a sixth-floor unit in the heart of the northeastern city. Police say mobile phones and power bank chargers used to commit arson in South The incident […]
PATTAYA — A 79-year-old Swiss national was found dead after a fire engulfed his rental room in the Pong area of Bang Lamung early on the morning of April 11, with authorities suspecting a lit cigarette may have sparked the deadly blaze. Massive Fire Engulfs Ammunition Storage Facility in Surin, Triggering Continuous Explosions Police were […]
PHUKET — Firefighters have finally extinguished a blaze at the Phuket City municipal landfill after a battle lasting 30 hours, authorities announced on Monday. Chiang Mai Ranks as World’s Most Polluted City as Wildfires Blanket Northern Thailand Phuket City Mayor Supachok La-ongpetch said the fire was declared completely put out with no smoke remaining at […]
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A massive fire tore through a cannabis drying and storage warehouse in the Suranaree Industrial Estate in Muang district on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the facility before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, though officials are still evaluating the full extent of the financial and […]
CHIANG MAI — Widespread wildfires continue to ravage parts of this northern province, with authorities issuing a stern directive that anyone found encroaching on conserved forests or national forest reserves will be arrested immediately and face charges. The order, issued by the provincial governor to police and park rangers, comes as part of an intensified […]