Northern Thailand occasionally experiences stronger, more catastrophic earthquakes. At 1:03 a.m., a magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook the Fang district in the Chiang Mai province of northern Thailand, according to the Meteorological Department. There have been no incidents, fatalities, or losses reported. Numerous fault lines traverse the northern region of Thailand, making it prone to earthquakes. The center of the earthquake, which was 4 kilometers deep and located in the Mae Kha subdistrict, caused significant shaking in the area. Mae Kha, Chai Prakan, and Mae Ngon subdistricts reported significant tremors, while Mueang Chiang Mai, 100 kilometers to the south, felt the earthquakes. Mae Kha resident: “I was lying on the floor when I heard a big rumbling sound.” Then, I began to tremble. One person on the third floor of an apartment building in Chai Prakan said, “I heard a big sound, like someone starting a car, then the building shook.…
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Roots of indigenous plants prevented the sand in Maya Bay from washing away. Sand would have eroded in the absence of the plants. Reopening of the bay is planned for October 1. Given what we’ve learned today, the bay might stay closed. For breaking Thailand’s National Park Act and National Environmental Quality Promotion and Conservation Act, the film company was sued (1992). The native ecology of Phi Phi Island was devastated by renovations. The 250-meter beach at Maya Bay was reopened in January after 3 and a half years. The film company was sued for permitting Maya Bay to be “renovated” for the movie by Thailand’s Forestry Department. The Supreme Court mandated that Thailand’s Department of Forestry use 10 million baht from 20th Century Studios to repair Maya Bay. 20th Century Fox, now known as 20th Century Studios, is responsible for the environmental harm caused by Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2000 film…
The Thai and Malaysian governments believe that the bridge will increase travel and business between their nations. A road connecting Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao will increase trade between Malaysia and Thailand, and both ministries want to hasten its construction. To accomplish their $30 billion bilateral trade goal by 2025, Malaysia’s Saifuddin Abdullah and Thailand’s Don Pramudwinai made an agreement to upgrade border infrastructure in August. The “Harmony Bridge” in Sungai Golok, which connects to Malaysia’s Rantau Panjang, will be connected to it. Buketa, Narathiwat, and Bukit Bunga, Malaysia are linked by the second river bridge. Malaysia’s most frequent visitors are still Thais, with Singaporeans coming in first. The brand-new bridge will facilitate cross-border traffic by land between the two nations. In July, Malaysians were the most prevalent foreign nationals entering Thailand, particularly via the province of Songkhla. However, an area assessment and topography survey must be finished first. A…
Yesterday, China Airlines said that it will start flying to Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Taiwanese airline said on the day it reopened its borders that flights to the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand would start on January 20, 2019. Starting next month, there will be three flights a week between Brisbane and Taipei. The airline also said that during the last three months of this year, there will be 30% more flights and 50% more flights to Southeast Asia. The flight CI851 from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Chiang Mai leaves at 7.50 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and arrives at 11 a.m. From October to December 2022, there will also be three flights a week to Auckland. In October and November, there will be three flights a week from Sydney and Melbourne to Taipei, up from the two flights they have now. In December, there…
Today, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration issued a warning on its Facebook page to city residents about impending rain beginning at 5:00 p.m. till eight o’clock in the evening, mainly in Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Klong Sam Wa, Lak Si, Bang Khen, Chatuchak, and Lat Phrao. This year’s average rainfall during a seven-day period between August 1 and September 10 in Bangkok and its suburbs was 99.9mm, the greatest amount in the past six years. Between August 1 and September 10, the capital and its suburbs received over 120mm of rain on six separate days. This morning, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, the water levels in the Lat Phrao and Prem Prachakon canals had reduced by 50 cm and 30 cm, respectively, but not in the Lat Krabang and Prawet Buri Ram canals. Today (Monday), Dr. Sunt Srianthumrong, a special professor at the National Institute of Development Administration’s (NIDA) Graduate…
Since legalization, tens of thousands of large corporations and hundreds of small firms have sold cannabis- and hemp-based products. Family farms may cultivate cannabis on up to 15 rai for use as fiber, stems, and roots. In November, an additional cannabis expo will be held at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram. Personal cultivation of up to 15 plants per home would be permitted. The Herbal Product Act permits hospitals to grow medical cannabis under this new legislation. For the new proposed legislation, the Kratom Plant Act, the Tobacco Product Control Act, and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act serve as models. If the Cannabis and Hemp Bill were to pass, the laws would become legal. According to him, senators and legislators are compelled to consider and adopt cannabis policy. He asserts that public awareness campaigns have educated folks and helped to eliminate the chemical in question. The bill will make…
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Phuket are Thailand’s most popular tourist attractions. Visitors to Thailand may not consider these areas to be rural. Northeastern Thailand’s Isaan region offers adventure. The hosts will also take you kayaking and offer you traditional dance and puppet acts. They will also provide you with exotic fruits. Airbnb reports that more travelers are visiting “lesser-known” destinations like as Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai, and Cha-Am. According to Airbnb, Thai travelers choose “off-the-beaten-path” destinations, which is beneficial for the local population and economy. The proprietors of Ban Lam Khanun offer a 30-minute tour of Trang’s cuisine. Mountains, ruins, waterfalls, and national parks receive few visitor visits. Thailand’s Trang province is unexplored. Trang features beaches, islands, mountains, and ecotourism. Airport. Ban Lam Khanun is a depiction of rural Trang. Phetchabun, Thailand, is similarly beautiful. Phetchabun connects the northeast, center, and north of Thailand. Rent a vehicle to…
In order to facilitate people’s ability to learn more about HIV and AIDS, request a free test, and request medication, Ratchada announced that the Division of AIDS and STDs would establish a formal account on the Line application called “Stand by you.” The Thai government has set aside a budget of roughly 4 million baht to address the issue since it believes that children in Thailand are more susceptible to STDs and HIV infection than adults.Teenagers would consequently become more knowledgeable about the dangers posed by the diseases. According to Ratchada, there were 520,000 HIV cases in Thailand last year, and 6,500 more are expected this year. According to Ratchada Thanadirek, the PM Office’s deputy spokeswoman, gonorrhea and HIV infections are more common in people between the ages of 15 and 24. The majority of these cases will impact people between the ages of 15 and 24. According to Ratchada,…
The Thai Cabinet authorized a nearly 1.6 billion dollar budget on September 7 to address Thailand’s ongoing flood issues. According to reports, water levels in certain regions rose to approximately 30 centimeters, which caused traffic issues, especially for tiny vehicles. In the flood, numerous electrical items suffered damage. A ten million baht damage estimate has been made. 664 million baht has been designated for new water pumps, while 912 million baht has been set aside for water management throughout the wet and dry seasons. Floods are causing devastation all around Thailand, and recently, the eastern part of the country has seen a lot of damage. Due to the village’s proximity to a canal, the water level there rose to 50–60 centimeters. The extensive amount of waste in the canal that blocked the drainage system contributed to the flood in addition to the severe rain. A representative of the Chonburi Province’s…
Despite the controversy, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is in discussions with BTS. It is difficult to integrate transportation providers with alternatives for public transportation. The BTSC has been considering combining Rabbit Card, a ticket that covers all means of transportation, with ticketing systems for some time. After the Pink and Yellow lines open, a new joint card might be used. While OTP focuses on one ticket, other collaborations continue. The companies are negotiating a combined MRT/BTS ticket. If the proposed legislation is passed, commuters and users of Bangkok transit will benefit from having a single card for all modes of transportation. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob would submit the suggestion for final approval and ratification to the Cabinet, Council of State, and Parliament if the panel approves a single Bangkok public transportation ticket. Bangkok’s traffic could get less complicated if the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning has its…