ISAAN

Moon River bursts banks

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:00 -0400

The Moon River burst its banks and inundated more than 2,000 rai of rice paddy in Non Sung district of Nakhon Ratchasima yesterday.

Isaan being failed by inequalities in education system

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Politicians are ignoring long-term solution to Northeast's poverty trap

Severe Drought Hits Thailand's Northeast

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:34:00 -0400

Thailand's northeastern areas have now been hit by severe drought, with a dozen of districts in Buri Ram Province having been declared drought-battered disaster zones.

Mountain-side holiday resorts said to be in danger from slips

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:15:00 -0400

NAKHON RATCHASIMA : Mountain resorts can be dangerous places to stay during the rainy season as many were built without proper engineering controls to ensure safety from mudslides.

Civil groups protest planned nuclear power plant in Ubon Ratchathani

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:47:00 -0400

Sixteen civil society groups are campaigning against the planned construction of Thailand’s first full-sized nuclear power plant in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani due to fears regarding the safety of such a facility, and demand that the government call its whole plan to build five nuclear power plants in the country.

Cultural exchange strengthens US, Thailand, Singpore relations

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 -0400

U.S., Thailand and Singapore Airmen participated in a cultural exchange at Ang Huay Yang School in Korat, Thailand, March 14, as part of Cope Tiger 2011, a multilateral joint and combined field training exercise.

Cultural exchange strengthens US, Thailand, Singpore relations

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:00 -0400

Lawyer submits new bail application for 22 red shirts in Udon Thani

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:37:00 -0500

Udon Thani - A lawyer Monday renewed an effort to have 22 red-shirt people being remanded here freed on bail.

Concert aims to promote Khon Kaen

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:53:00 -0500

Thailand's legendary pop star Tik Shiro and former teen idols Nuvo will join hands for the first time to offer Thai fans a unique experience in the "Art Music '11 in Khon Kaen" concert.

Ban Chiang: World Heritage

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:41:00 -0500

Jump into an ox cart and discover Ban Chiang - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Udon Thani province. From February 12 to 24, the archaeological site will host "Ban Chiang: World Heritage" to show off its riches, including Ban Chiang pottery, indigo textiles and local fruit wine.

5 killed, 30 injured in bus accident

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:16:00 -0500

An air-conditioned bus heading from Nong Bua Lampu to Bangkok overturned here late Friday night, killing five passengers and injuring 30 others, police said

Pak Moon protesters settle in

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:45:00 -0500

Assembly of the Poor demonstrators have set up a permanent stage facing the city hall in Ubon Ratchathani, indicating their rally will be prolonged.

Assembly of Poor rallies at Ubon city hall

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:17:00 -0500

Several thousand members of the Assembly of the Poor have set up camp in the grounds of Ubon Ratchathani city hall demanding the government permanently open the sluice gates of Pak Moon dam and compensate people affected by its construction.

Isan to be highlight of TAT 2011 domestic campaigns

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:58:00 -0500

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects domestic trips to the Northeast will rise by 11% this year to 20 million with revenue of 43 billion baht, up from 18 million trips generating 40 billion baht last year.

Democrats' Popularity In Isaan Does Not Mean A Poll Win: Kraisak

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:15:00 -0500

Kraisak Chonhavan, the ruling Democrat Party's deputy leader in charge of Northeast, said yesterday that poor health was stopping him from overseeing the party's campaigning for the next general election.

Home-made bombs found in Nakhon Ratchasima

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:36:00 -0500

NAKHON RATCHASIMA : Home-made bombs have been found near the homes of a former kamnan and a village head in Chok Chai district.

Chi River In Isaan Is Main Worry: Thailand Flood

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:23:00 -0500

Mudslides are still a threat in Nakhon Si Thammarat which saw two major incidents during the peak flooding last week while flash floods are still possible in northeastern provinces of Maha Sarakham, Buri Ram and Roi Et, according to a warning released yesterday by the government flood relief war room.

Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen, Mahasarakham Warned To Keep Floodwatch

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:33:00 -0400

Thailand's national Flood Coordination Centre has warned the northeastern provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Khon Kaen and Mahasarakham to be on high alert regarding the flood situation as water levels could increase significantly next week (Nov 2-8), while metropolitan Bangkok must remain vigilant due to high tide forecast for Nov 6-11, according to Flood Centre chairman Apirak Kosayodhin, an advisor to the prime minister.

Hunger, despair and heroism during Thailand floods

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:06:00 -0400

For four days, people in Nakhon Ratchasima province's Pak Thong Chai district's Boh Pla community have been doing their best to cope. With their houses practically submerged, many are trying to move to higher ground and are barely surviving on meagre donations of dry food and water.

Heavy Flooding Hits Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:41:00 -0400

Hundreds of villagers in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima are now seeing their homes under deep floodwater, over 10,000 rai of farmlands are inundated, Thai News Agency reported Saturday, quoting officials as saying.