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The cold truth: Thai worker in South Korea loses fingers, still waiting for compensation What started as a search for work turned into a nightmare for a man from Udon Thani who travelled to South Korea about five to six months ago to work at a chicken farm in Pocheon. While operating an egg-sorting machine, his middle and ring fingers were severed — a brutal workplace accident that left him injured, frightened and, crucially, without compensation. The case was shared by Farida “Aum” Ma, a long-time volunteer who helps Thai migrants—especially those who are undocumented, commonly called Phee Noi or “little ghost”—navigate life abroad. Aum posted photos of the man’s injuries on Facebook on December 2 and described the grim situation: the man was forced to keep working despite unhealed wounds, and his employer repeatedly avoided paying any accident compensation. “The weather is freezing, and he has to endure both…

What began as a tense exchange at a pre-pageant event in Bangkok has turned into an international soap-opera-worthy legal skirmish. The newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, Fatima Bosch of Mexico, is facing a defamation complaint filed by Nawat Itsaragrisil — president of the Miss Universe Thailand organising committee and head of the Miss Grand International Company — after Bosch publicly said he called her a “dumbhead.” The kerfuffle first ignited on November 4 during rehearsals and sponsor obligations in the Thai capital. Organisers, led by Nawat, say competitors were required to post sponsor-related content on their social accounts. According to accounts of the incident, Nawat accused Bosch of refusing to comply. Bosch attempted to explain her side, but the exchange escalated: she says Nawat told her to stop talking and just listen, which prompted her to leave the venue in tears. Later, outside the rehearsal halls and flashing microphones, Bosch…

Bangkok’s diplomatic calendar had a sparkle this week as Thailand and the United Arab Emirates celebrated a rare milestone: 50 years of official ties. The festivities at the UAE Embassy in Bangkok doubled as a jubilant Union Day observance for the UAE’s 54th anniversary, turning a routine embassy reception into a golden-jubilee party with purpose. A proud embassy, a clear message UAE Ambassador to Thailand Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri took center stage on Monday, offering congratulations and perspective. He described the half-century relationship as one that has matured into a partnership driven by steady engagement, open dialogue and practical cooperation across many fronts. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha attended as well, underlining how ceremonial moments like this also have weighty diplomatic meaning. “United” — more than a slogan This year’s celebration carried the theme “United,” echoing the UAE’s national direction: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared…

Bangkok has always loved to celebrate. But in the race toward convenience—clicks, carts and same-day checkouts—the feeling behind a gift quietly thinned. Flowers arrived wilted, cakes tasted industrial, and hampers felt like they came off an assembly line. The moment the recipient unwrapped a present often landed with a polite smile instead of the gasp it deserved. That gentle disappointment is what sparked UrbanFlowers, a Phrom Phong studio that rewrote the city’s idea of gifting. Instead of flashy launches or billboard budgets, the brand grew the old-fashioned way: through repeat delight, word of mouth, and an insistence that craft matters more than convenience theatre. A studio that smells like flowers and chocolate Walk into UrbanFlowers on a weekday morning and the space reads less like a retail outlet and more like an artisan atelier. The air carries the green, peppery scent of freshly cut stems and the warm, bittersweet notes…

A quiet pool renovation has suddenly become Thailand’s latest hot-topic splash. The Huamark Aquatic Centre — slated to host swimming events for SEA Games 2025 — is at the center of a growing public debate after procurement documents revealed a 300-million-baht renovation budget and a line-by-line price list that has many Thais rubbing their chins. The cost breakdown was shared by the popular Facebook page Young Shark Thailand (ฉลามหนุ่มไทยแลนด์), which says every figure comes straight from the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) procurement files. Whether you’re a swimming fan, a budget hawk, or someone who loves a good online kerfuffle, the numbers are worth a look. Big ticket items that caught attention Grandstand seats: 3,118 plastic seats in green, red and yellow, reportedly costing a total of about 4.8 million baht — roughly 1,550 baht per seat, installation included. Not exactly throne-level prices, but multiplied by thousands, the math adds…