UNOFFICIAL result of today’s (Sep. 20) Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organistion (PAO) chief election shows Mr. Naruphon Yenprasert, a candidate of Phueng Luang group, has surged ahead of People’s candidate, Mr. Decharat Sukkamnoed, with over 30,000 votes after more than 50% of the ballots were counted, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said. Naruphon expressed his
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Factors to consider when choosing a hotel and residence near Bangkok
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun BANGKOK’S central districts fill up fast, and room rates climb accordingly. Families looking at a hotel and residence near Bangkok often find better value and more space just outside the tourist core. The decision comes down to a handful of practical factors: how far the property really sits from the
Read moreHong Kong man dies in fall from hotel, likely stressed after being ripped off
A HONGKONGER died instantly after falling from a hotel in Nonthaburi in the wee hours of this morning (Sep. 11) and it is suspected the young man was severely stressed after a masseuse extorted all his money, Amarin TV said. At approximately 1.43 a.m., police at Mueang Nonthaburi station received a report of a
Read moreHow to choose daily accommodation in Nonthaburi for short stays
Sponsored article by Anucha Kasun JUST north of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River, Nonthaburi has quietly become one of Thailand’s most practical destinations for short stays. Whether you are in town for business meetings, a family visit, a medical appointment, or a weekend away from the capital, choosing the right place to stay can
Read moreSupercars, Tesla vehicles destroyed in warehouse blaze
A FIRE quickly spread through a warehouse in Nonthaburi storing supercars and Tesla vehicles this morning (Nov. 28) causing 200 million baht damage with a fire truck too engulfed in flames as firefighters fought the blaze, Amarin TV said. At 8.30 a.m. Pol. Lt. Col. Phon Phueanphrom, deputy superintendent for investigation at Chaiyaphruek police
Read moreNonthaburi flooded as Chao Phraya Dam releases more water
THERE is severe traffic congestion on three roads in Nonthaburi province which got flooded after Chao Phraya Dam gradually increased its discharge rate from 2,750 to 2,800 cubic metres per second from 10 a.m. onwards today (Nov. 9), PPTVHD36 quoted Khao Khon Non news outlet as saying on Facebook. Soon after the dam increased
Read moreNetizens fuming over video of dancers swaying at police station
TURNING into a social media issue is the circulation of a video clip of three scantily-clad dancers rocking at Plai Bang police station in Nonthaburi with questions raised about the appropriateness of doing so at a government office, Amarin TV said yesterday (Oct. 18). At 11.30 a.m. reporters of this TV channel went Plai
Read moreWoman attacked with grass shears by drunk brother-in-law
A THAI woman was severely cut on her chin with grass shears which her brother-in-law used to attack her after she scolded him for drinking alcohol, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Sep. 28). At 5 p.m. yesterday Pol. Lt. Col. Nattapol Khamseeta, an investigator at Bang Bua Thong police station, Nonthaburi, was notified of
Read moreTransvestite hunted in brutal murder of student
POLICE are hunting for a transvestite in the brutal murder of a young university student who was badly assaulted before his body was set on fire at a dormitory in Bang Khen subdistrict, Nonthaburi city district, yesterday (Aug. 7), Amarin TV said today. Pol. Maj. Gen. Prathana Phaenpha, Nonthaburi provincial police chief, and Pol.
Read moreSedan plunges off bridge after hitting two vehicles
THE DRIVER of a sedan got injured after hitting two vehicles on the bridge over Rama 5 roundabout, in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi, and plunging down almost seven metres to the road below, Naewna newspaper said today (May 26). A team of policemen from Bang Kruai station together with Ruam Katanyu Foundation rescuers rushed
Read morePink Line rail falls on three vehicles, snaps power pole
A METAL rail of the new MRT Pink Line stretching hundreds of metres detached from the overhead track and fell to the ground damaging three vehicles parked beneath and snapping an electric pole in front of the Royal Irrigation Department market on Tiwanon road, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, before dawn today (Dec. 5)
Read moreUnder construction condo’s fire escape collapses, 3 houses damaged
THE EXTERNAL fire escape of a luxury condo under construction in Nonthaburi city suddenly collapsed yesterday (Dec. 8) damaging three adjacent houses but fortunately no one was injured, Naewna newspaper said. Reporters inspecting the site of this construction accident saw an announcement by Nonthaburi’s Building Control and Urban Planning Department temporarily suspending work but
Read moreAnother huge statue unveiled in Nonthaburi
EVEN as Bangkokians are still agog over a huge black statue of an emaciated, winged figure with golden fangs and scarlet talons outside a hotel, a bigger statue of Sihuhata deity has been unveiled at adjacent Nonthaburi province, TV Channel 7 said today (Aug. 20). Bangkok authorities have ordered an investigation after the five-metre-tall
Read moreTeen boy fights thief who attacked grandma in condo
A TEENAGE boy grabbed a knife to fight a knife-wielding thief who had broken into their condominium and badly wounded his grandmother in the wee hours of this morning (July 2) with the latter then quickly escaping, Sanook.com said. Flight Sergeant First Class Wanchai (surname withheld), 59, said his older sister Tuk, 65, who
Read moreMystery woman found dead in a sack in Nonthaburi
A YOUNG Thai woman was found dead in a large sack dumped at an irrigation canal of a deserted banana plantation in Nonthaburi province today (Apr. 1) with police working on identifying her, Matichon newspaper said. At 10 a.m. Pol. Lt. Col. Anan Panthong, an investigator at Bang Mae Nang police station, was notified
Read moreNonthaburi preparing for floods as northern runoff heads downstream
HECTIC preparation for floods is underway in Nonthaburi province after an alert by the Royal Irrigation Department that the Chao Phraya Dam will be releasing more water from Tuesday to Thursday, August 23-25, Sanook.com said this evening (August 22). Mr. Somnuk Thanadechakul, mayor of Nonthaburi city, ordered the stacking of sandbags on Chao Phraya
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