Posts published by “Editorial Team”

In an unexpected twist that might be the plot of a science fiction novel, an ancient Soviet spacecraft is making a dramatic return to Earth. At 53 years old, Cosmos 482 is hurtling back home, much to the fascination and slight apprehension of spectators worldwide. Though most experts assure that the Land of Smiles—Thailand—won’t be taking any direct hits, it’s hard for them to fully relax with eyes still nervously tracking the skies. Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) has sounded the alarm regarding Cosmos 482, a long-defunct Soviet space voyager. Originally, Cosmos 482 was launched with high hopes and lofty goals, intended to conquer Venus back in March 1972. Unfortunately, Venus must have had other plans; the spacecraft failed to escape low Earth orbit, and has since embraced a long, uneventful career of circling our planet. GISTDA predicts this intrepid relic will break its endless loop tomorrow,…

In a whirlwind of parliamentary drama and hot debates, a daring group of 30 senators has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging a proposed extravagance of 956 million baht aimed at jazzing up the new parliament complex. The motley crew of dissenters, led by the feisty Senator Nantana Nantavaropas, swaggered into the limelight during a press conference on the ever-significant date of May 8. Their battle cry? This proposed splurge is nothing short of a misplaced, mind-boggling misuse of funds, nowhere near the realm of public interest. Senator Nantana, wielding fiery rhetoric as her weapon of choice, lambasted the proposed spendathon, pointing out the majestic parliament’s significant crumble—a scene straight out of a catastrophe movie. Picture this: leaking walls giving impromptu water features, ceilings dramatically soaring downwards, columns practicing the art of growing mold, and air-conditioning units chuckling at their own ineffectiveness—all this happening within a mere four years of existence!…

In a twisted tale of deceit that crosses continents, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) of Thailand has skillfully unraveled a complex fraud operation stretching its nefarious fingers from Japan to Thailand. This high-stakes game of deception highlights both the ambition and recklessness of its players, who sought to vanish under the radar with a jaw-dropping 228 million baht of ill-gotten gains. The daring escapade came to a screeching halt thanks to the relentless efforts of the CCIB. Officers swooped down on multiple locations – Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Nonthaburi – clutching in their net five Thai nationals and a Ghanaian suspect, all charged with orchestrating the grand swindle. Meanwhile, two slippery suspects eluded capture – a Thai and a Nigerian – though arrest warrants hang over them ominously, courtesy of Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, Thailand’s unyielding Royal Thai Police inspector-general. So how did this gang of schemers concoct such…

In an incident that has stirred waves of concern throughout the community, a tragic accident occurred in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani, where 26-year-old Mantana “Mint” Phewpong tragically lost her life. The calamity unfolded against an ominous backdrop of soaking rains and flooded streets, leaving the streets and pathways a treacherous landscape for unsuspecting locals. The night of Tuesday, May 6, was marred by an unfortunate duo of weather and infrastructure woes. Mint, making her regular journey home from work, found herself navigating the perilous waters that had transformed a familiar road into a potential hazard. As the remnants of a day’s rain pooled across Bypass Road near Bang Yai Intersection in Mueang Surat Thani district, even a motorcycle, often deemed the savior of avoiding traffic snarls, became an Achilles’ heel. The engine of her trusty motorcycle succumbed to the relentless floodwaters, sputtering to a halt mid-journey. Without…

The Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) has made headlines with a sensational arrest in the recycling realm! Picture this: a board member of a well-known recycling firm caught right in the act — not of saving the environment, but rather masterminding a fraudulent tax scheme. The alleged misadventures of 46-year-old Sarisa Raksinapapawi, nabbed on May 8th, have made jaws drop as the nation learns about the brazen deceit that cost the state a whopping 333 million baht, equivalent to an eye-popping ten million US dollars! Directing this dramatic unravelling was none other than the gallant Police Major General Thatphum Charuphat, with trusty sidekicks Police Colonel Narupon Karuna and Police Lieutenant Colonel Wannalop Rattanawong. Their mission led them to execute an arrest warrant issued by the eagle-eyed Pathum Thani Provincial Court. Raksinapapawi, unsuspectingly going about her day in the Mueang subdistrict, Pathum Thani province, could not outwit the long arm of…

Just as Phuket gears up for a dry spell this weekend, with a 30-hour alcohol sales ban timed alongside its municipal elections and the observance of the Visakha Bucha holiday, something curious is happening in the halls of Thai bureaucracy. The stringent grip loosens, albeit delicately, as the Thai government announces a relaxation, with a twist, on the alcohol bans traditionally imposed during sacred Buddhist holidays. Talk about a plot twist that nobody saw coming! The Royal Gazette unwrapped this surprise for all us unsuspecting souls on this fine day, May 9th, spelling out that the Prime Minister’s Office came up with a plan to shake things up—a wise move, perhaps, to keep the spirits soaring, both literally and figuratively. Picture this: a quick update to last year’s script means key religious days like Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha, Khao Phansa, and Ok Phansa might not be the dry…

In a serene temple nestled in the lush landscapes of Samut Songkhram, where the gentle sound of chanting usually fills the air, a shadow of mystery has cast its unsettling gloom. The tranquil confines of Payayat Temple, or Wat Pak Ngam as the locals fondly call it, became the somber stage for a perturbing enigma involving the untimely demise of a revered figure in their midst. The story unfolds with the shocking discovery of Boonman Sanjitto, a 70-year-old monk whose life journey culminated under circumstances as enigmatic as they were tragic. Found in his modest abode, a place that bore witness to his daily contemplations and quiet reflections, Boonman lay eerily still. His bed became both his resting place and a chilling tableau of intrigue—face up, a pillow obscured his features, and a black plastic bag enveloped his head, secured delicately but purposefully with brightly colored holy threads. It was…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making waves in the digital landscape as it spearheads an impressive crackdown against illicit digital mule accounts. In the first four months of the year, the SEC proudly shut down over 27,000 such accounts, collectively valued at a staggering 169 million baht. Not resting on its laurels, the SEC has also been actively identifying investment scams, tallying up 2,735 cases, even as the Thai ESG fund showcases remarkable growth, boasting a net asset value of 34,745 million baht. Anek Yooyen, the astute Deputy Secretary-General and spokesperson for the SEC, attributes these accomplishments to the stringent enforcement of Thailand’s revamped Digital Assets Decree and Technology Crime Decree, effective from April 13. The initiatives have prompted digital asset enterprises to temporarily hold suspicious mule accounts at the behest of the zealous Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau. Meanwhile, unauthorized platforms have been warned to cease their digital…

In the tranquil hours just past midnight, Pattaya’s somber streets bore witness to a spine-chilling incident that flipped a late-night jaunt into a heart-stopping catastrophe. The dimly lit Soi Boon Kanjanaram 8 became the stage for a harrowing spectacle when a mother and her young son were forcefully ejected from their motorbike, marking the genesis of a nightmare they never saw coming. The Shalltown stillness was shattered as emergency sirens wailed, echoing through the night after the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an urgent report. A motorbike had plowed into a towering roadside electric pole with bone-chilling vigor, leaving its riders desperately clinging to life. First responders dashed to the scene, bracing themselves for the grim sights that awaited them. There lay 34-year-old Chotirot Prakothan, her body marinated in a crimson pool of her own blood, a stark witness to the violent symphony that had unfolded moments earlier. Her…