Rebecca Kim | Chiang Rai Times

Thailand’s floods can bring you into contact with leeches, displaced snakes, and floodwater contaminated with germs. Avoiding exposure when possible, and knowing when to seek medical care, can lower your risk. Use practical precautions when wading or cleaning up, and act promptly if you’re bitten or develop symptoms after exposure. Learn how to reduce these […]

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OCT

Chiang Rai Schools Get Clean Water Filters to Boost Health

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – On October 2, 2026, Chiang Rai Governor Chucheep Pongchai led a special community mission to bring clean drinking water to local students. He teamed up with the Chiang Rai Red Cross Chapter to donate modern water filtration systems to target schools across the province. This important effort is a key part of […]

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OCT

Rescuers Save Elderly Woman Trapped for 4 Days With 18 Cats

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Heavy rains recently lashed Chachoengsao province, causing massive and sudden flooding across many local neighborhoods. The quickly rising waters eventually trapped an 80-year-old woman inside her deeply submerged family home. She suffered from multiple serious health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and severe pressure sores. Since her physical condition was critical, emergency […]

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OCT

Thailand Launches 75 Billion Baht Solar Subsidy for Homes

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – The government of Thailand is stepping up its national green energy push with a historic funding plan. Officials are ready to roll out a massive 75 billion baht budget for renewable power. This ambitious scheme will help exactly 1.5 million households install highly efficient solar cell systems. It aims to cut electricity bills […]

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OCT

Thai Airways Sacks CEO Over Baggage Fiasco in Bangkok

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Thai Airways has dramatically dismissed its Chief Executive Officer, Chai Eamsiri, with immediate effect. This stunning move comes after severe operational breakdowns left thousands of passengers stranded. The board took swift action on Friday, stripping Chai of his executive power and suspending him. The sudden firing highlights growing tensions between the airline’s management […]

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OCT

Nakhon Sawan Threatened as Rest of North Flooding Eases

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Rebecca Kim

NAKHON SAWAN – Four northern provinces remain flooded today, leaving a total of 15,753 households directly affected by the high waters. While the overall situation across the region is steadily improving, one key area is unfortunately bucking the trend. Flood conditions are easing almost everywhere, except for the central-northern province of Nakhon Sawan. Local authorities […]

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OCT

Supplement Crisis: Korea Pure Offers Payouts to Volunteers

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Rebecca Kim

CHIANG RAI – A major health scare has recently struck the rural district of Na Noi in Nan province. More than 100 health volunteers fell seriously ill after testing a brand-new dietary supplement. The product, marketed as Korea Pure, caused severe physical reactions within just 15 minutes of consumption. Symptoms included rapid heartbeats, high blood […]

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OCT

EV Abandoned During Bangkok Floods Bursts into Flames

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – A white electric vehicle left behind during severe flooding mysteriously burst into flames in Bangkok. The dramatic blaze erupted late at night in the Don Mueang district on September 30, 2026. Local residents woke up to a terrifying scene as bright flames completely consumed the parked car. The abandoned EV was sitting along […]

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OCT

Lat Krabang Still Needs Help as Bangkok Drains

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – The Metropolitan Bangkok area is finally seeing some much-needed relief as stubborn floodwaters steadily drain across most of the capital. However, several eastern districts remain deep underwater and continue to desperately need urgent government assistance. Lat Krabang and its nearby low-lying neighborhoods are still facing severe flooding challenges on a daily basis. Residents […]

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OCT

Thailand PM Threatens to Remove Officials Over Flood Crisis

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Rebecca Kim

BANGKOK – Thailand; Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has issued a strong warning to government workers across Thailand. He stated that any officials who neglect their duties during the current severe flooding will be swiftly transferred. This firm stance comes as the nation anxiously braces for a new band of heavy rain. The government is rushing […]

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