Thai government Intensifies Fight Against Northern Forest Fires

A forest fire in Mae Hong Son province.
A forest fire along road 108 between Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam, in Mae Hong Son province. Photo: Takeaway.

BANGKOK (NNT) – Natural Resources and Environment Minister Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan delivered a stern warning, declaring that those responsible for igniting forest fires will [Read More…]

6 Thai Farmers in Isaan Region Die from Soil Fever Outbreak

The Buriram Hospital in Thailand
The Buriram Hospital in Thailand, the main hospital of Buriram Province. Photo: Conan likecartoon. CC BY-SA 3.0.

Residents of Thailand’s lower northeastern region, particularly in four provinces of Isaan, are grappling with an outbreak of Melioidosis, also known as “soil fever,” with [Read More…]

Thai PM Srettha to follow up on flood situation in northeastern provinces

Floods in Thailand, river overflowed its banks
Floods in Thailand, river overflowed its banks. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will follow up the flood situation in three provinces in northeastern region namely Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothorn [Read More…]