In line with the established precepts of Buddhism, the recent case of Khanech Suchinano being stripped of his monk’s title – better known in his community as Kay – has shed light on the repercussions of deviating from the strict tenets of monastic discipline, bringing into focus the stern steps taken by authoritative bodies to uphold the sanctity of this age-old religious institution. Previously, Khanech, or Kay as he is fondly addressed, was relieved of his monkhood following an injunction promulgated for his immediate arrest. His journey towards becoming a monk initially started through a group ordination event, masterminded by a local temple. An article published on a Buddhist news portal recently revealed some startling details about Kay’s monastic journey. It confirmed that Kay had successfully relinquished his monkhood at the famous Wat Takrop, located in the picturesque Chaiya district of the Surat Thani province. This action was the result…
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Saying farewell to an era in Thailand’s political landscape, Tuesday saw the final Cabinet meeting of the outgoing administration. Englishman caretaker Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha for the very last time led the meeting, which concluded with a group snapshot capturing the ministers and supporting staff in one frame. The retired Prime Minister used this opportunity to express his deep-felt thanks to every member who allotted their time and effort to the government’s function and the progression of the nation. Displaying his innate humility and composure at the age of 69, he refrained from leaving any parting advice for the upcoming administration. According to The Pattaya News report, Prayut opted instead to freeze his political pursuits temporarily and focus on spending quality time with his family. Post this historic Cabinet meeting, the former PM made time for an interview, wherein he echoed his appreciation for the Cabinet members and various…
The elite Move Forward Party (MFP) recently urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss the resolution of convening a referendum during the maiden session of his Cabinet. This occurred in light of the House of Representatives’ denial of MFP’s bid to fast-track a wholesome constitution alteration. At this time, it is nestled at number 33 on the House’s priority list. Recognizing the gravity of the matter, representative Parit Wacharasindhu responded to the House’s decision, emphasizing that the young administration should prioritize the referendum. He suggested that right after the first Cabinet assembly, this issue should be addressed, possibly as earlier as Tuesday. The referendum, according to Wacharasindhu, pivots around vital questions such as whether the charter should be entirely re-written and the procedure of selecting an appropriate body to carry out this task. A flashback to November reveals that the House had unanimously passed a motion, which received support from…
An ancient violin tracing back to 200 years ago, which conservatively appraised at 18 million baht (an equivalent of $514,580), has been triumphantly reclaimed by its renowned owner, a highly esteemed Chinese violinist. The much-cherished musical instrument had been inconspicuously left in a taxi in Bangkok, leading to a determined recovery mission. Key players in this feat included the Thong Lor police force and JS100 Traffic Radio who collaboratively managed to track down the unwitting taxi driver. The tense chronicles began when the internationally-acclaimed violinist, Xue Wei, vacated the taxi after his journey from a restaurant nestled on Sukhumvit Soi 26. Regrettably, he overlooked a bag in the backseat of the cab which cradled his invaluable violin. In his quest to retrieve this irreplaceable piece of history, Xue Wei approached the Police Sergent Major Kriangkrai Kornthaisong, a detective stationed at the Thong Lor Police department. Together, they painstakingly went through…
Going viral on TikTok, a video that features a snake in a peculiar curled position has left the audience intrigued, crossing over 2 million views! The person behind the camera is user sengdymanithep who posted the video while the remarkable snake remained immobile, ignoring all attempts to provoke a move. The snake positioned itself in a specific structure, which appears to be an encryptic formation of various numbers. This behavior, especially ahead of the Thai lottery draw scheduled for the subsequent day, Friday, September 1st, began a flurry of interpretations among lottery enthusiasts. Here’s the talk of the village; a significant resident of Mukdahan province aged 53 stumbled upon a fish that showcases a distinctive eel-like persona. The fish delineates a yellowish-white hue along with contrasting black eyes portraying a head-turning sight. This unique creature, considered a charm of luck, has led to a sequence of wins in the lottery…
In an unexpected series of events, a policeman in Thailand found himself forking out a whopping 140,000 Baht as a settlement to Tittaya Boonpamee, a local durian vendor. This hefty amount served as reparation for a physical brawl that had broken out between them, a tussle triggered over an unsquared debt of 350 baht for the purchase of the pungent fruit. The 27-year-old vendor, Tittaya, had her personal video footage of the event spread across social media, featuring segments of the scuffle captured by a surveillance camera. The shared video successfully drew extensive attention towards her story, which she later unfurled in great detail to the ThaiRath. The incident had its roots in a coffee shop nestled in the quaint northeastern province of Sisaket, in August. The officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, seemingly bought a durian for 1,350 Baht but only coughed up a cash amount of 1,000 Baht, a…
In the quaint and serene Nong Kok village located within the Surin province, there’s been a mounting outcry involving an indigenous pig farm. This farm, quaintly nestled within the village’s core, has become a bane to its residents, due to the pervasive and unrelenting odour it has been producing for over two decades. Local villager’s patience is rapidly waning as the once-lovely aroma of their village has been replaced with an incredibly repugnant stench, compelling them to make recurrent hospital trips owing to ensuing health complications. Much to their frustration, though numerous complaints have been lodged with the relevant authorities, the situation seems to be put on a perpetual backburner, leading to widespread speculation of influential meddling and reinforcing the villagers absolute need for immediate government intervention. Regrettably, the pig farm, standing at the centre of the village, has endured for more than 20 years and stretches over a whopping…
With climate change posing a severe threat to all corners of the globe, Manu Leopairote, the forward-thinking Chairperson of Informa Markets Thailand, voiced his concerns. The progressive and perilous increase of global temperatures, recurring evidence of global warming and the relentless natural calamities are harbingers of an impending catastrophe on a global scale, Leopairote opined. He posited that the onus falls on everyone to shoulder personal responsibility for these global issues and step up to the task at hand. Moreover, rallying together to confront climate change head-on is a mission of paramount global importance, he stated. Aligning with this environmental commitment, Thailand has set ambitious environmental targets, vowing to accomplish carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. The ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week, under Leopairote’s directive, is regarded as the top electric vehicle (EV) exhibition cum conference in Thailand. It endeavours to stimulate the clean energy…
A conglomeration of pro-democracy networks making profound waves in today’s political landscape consists of key players such as iLaw, Ratsadon, and ConForAll. Their collective effort has been pivotal in ensuring an atmosphere that ripe for democratic change, especially through cultivating the means for constitutional reformation. One of ConForAll’s esteemed spokespeople voiced that this particular petition has been significant in terms of reminding everyone about the essence of democracy. Everyone involved stands firmly in their resolve to ensure the constitution’s amendment process bows down to democratic principles. In a remarkable development, this exercise characterized the premier instance a referendum has been fueled into existence directly by the people’s persistent efforts. The group found themselves swimming in an overwhelming amount of support, amassing a staggering 212,139 signatures, far outstripping their initial aim of accruing 50,000. “Registering this monumental stride in amending the constitution would indeed be a landmark event,” the spokesperson confidently…
In the North and Northeast of our beautiful country, a commanding monsoon trough paints the landscape, its influence keenly felt across these territories. This significant meteorological event is further emphasized by a robust southwest monsoon shrouding both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf. This potent concoction of natural phenomena is what the weather department attributes to the current circumstances. The department therefore extends a rather sage piece of advice, especially for those dwelling near the foothills adjacent to waterways and others residing in lowlands — stay vigilant against potential flash floods and overflows. Mother nature can often be unpredictable in her behaviors; therefore, alertness and preparedness are commended. Meanwhile, seafarers must also contend with turbulent conditions. The waters in the upper reaches of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf are churning violently, with waves reaching heights of 2-3 metres. Higher cresting is expected in thundershowers, towering over 3 metres. Conversely,…