Shifting Korat horticultural expo raises questions about sharing opportunities
THE cabinet decision to relocate Nakhon Ratchasima World Horticultural Expo 2029, now renamed Expo 2029 Korat Thailand, from Khong district to Pak Chong district of this northeastern province is a significant turning point for a project that has been prepared for many years while raises key questions about development and distribution of opportunities, Amarin […]
Read MoreKorat’s Khong district residents threaten to protest over shifting expo location
RESIDENTS of Nakhon Ratchasima’s (Korat’s) Khong district are fuming at National Economic and Social Development Council’s (NESDC’s) proposal to move the location of Nakhon Ratchasima World Horticultural Expo 2029 to Pak Chong district and threatened to block Mittraphab highway if cabinet approves the move, Amarin TV said today (Aug. 31). Mr. Thawil Rattanaporn, deputy […]
Read MoreKorat villagers complain of investors building a road through a mountain
VILLAGERS in Nong Nam Daeng subdistrict, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, aka Korat, asked the media to draw attention to investors felling trees and building a road through a lush mountain as local authorities have not taken any action, PPTVHD36 said today (June 6). While uncertain whether the land is privately owned, the […]
Read MoreOfficials battling big forest fire in Korat
A FIERCE forest fire that erupted last night (Feb. 12) at Sakaerat Environmental Research Station in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province has already spread across nearly 4,000 rai as officials urgently spraying water and set up firebreaks to contain it, Amarin TV said. The severe forest fire broke out at 8.40 p.m. within this research […]
Read MoreOfficials battling big forest fire in Korat
A FIERCE forest fire that erupted last night (Feb. 12) at Sakaerat Environmental Research Station in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province has already spread across nearly 4,000 rai as officials urgently spraying water and set up firebreaks to contain it, Amarin TV said. The severe forest fire broke out at 8.40 p.m. within this research […]
Read MoreAtirat the only People’s ex-minister contestant
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHENOMENON IN WHICH former transport minister Atirat Ratanaset is running for MP under the People’s tickets in an outer constituency of Nakhon Ratchasima, better known as Korat, has prompted oohs and aahs in no small measures among prospective Isaan voters during the current runup to the Feb.8 election. Given […]
Read MoreKorat steps up PM2.5 dust control and chasing some of 15 arsonists
THE authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) are imposing tougher control to decrease PM2.5 dust pollution with action being taken against 15 arsonists some of whom are still being chased after there were 25 forest fires during Jan. 1-25, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 27). Mr. Suraphan Silpasuwan, deputy governor of this northeastern province, chaired […]
Read MoreChinese fruits and vegetables flood Korat market
A FRESH market in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is overflowing with Chinese fruits and vegetables with vendors saying the quality is good, the colours beautiful, and they are cheaper than what Thailand produces, Amarin TV said yesterday (Aug. 14). A reporter of this TV channel went to investigate the fruits and vegetables being sold at […]
Read MoreAlternate wetting and drying technique unveiled for Korat rice fields
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT plans to launch a pilot project on the alternate wetting and drying technique for rice fields in Nakhon Ratchasima to save the irrigated water, increase the yielding volume of the crop and reduce emissions of polluting gases. Deputy Irrigation Department director-general Wittaya Kaewmee confirmed that the water […]
Read MoreCash crunch forces Korat foundation to scale down ambulance service
A CHARITY FOUNDATION in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) said today (July 3) it has stopped ambulance service at four to five stations because the National Institute for Emergency Medicine has not given any compensation for eight months, Amarin TV said. Mr. Phisit Pongsirisuphakul, vice-president of Putthamhook Foundation 31, said not only his organisation but […]
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