In a horrifying incident, a husband and father, armed with a common household utility knife, ended the lives of his wife and two dear children in their towering three-storey townhouse located in the Bang Phli district, a region in Samut Prakan province of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The heinous act, which rattled the tranquil life of the humble Thai suburb, concluded with a failed suicide attempt by the perpetrator, indicating grave desperation born of an unfortunate financial misstep – a fraudulent loan scheme that had plunged the family into a seven-figure debt. Key details of this abhorrent incident emerged from Bang Kaeo Police Station’s investigating officer, Police Captain Sathamon Prasertsuwan. A distressed call in the wee hours of the night led the police to the household on Narm Daeng Wat Road, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District. A grim spectacle awaited the first responders: three lifeless bodies, a woman and…
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A leisurely evening at the renowned Amphawa Floating Market situated in the charming province of Samut Songkhram witnessed an unexpected situation when one boat found itself vanishing beneath the water’s surface right in the middle of an ongoing concert. The incident, although startling, came with a stroke of relief as quick-thinking saved the day, preventing any injuries from ensuing. Caught in the still frames of TikTok user @anntiviruss’s video, this unusual event soon caught the public eye, leaving viewers flabbergasted. A vibrant hub for travelers, the Amphawa Floating Market, was livelier than ever, acting as the animated host for a mid-water concert. The performer to grace the stage was none other than the talented Pong Hink Lek Fai, whose melodies serenaded not only those on land but also those floating on a myriad of lavishly hired boats, giving the canal a rather packed look. Spectators weren’t limited to this though,…
Bearing a significant online presence and widely celebrated for her captivating posts on the page หนูมินตันทาสกระดาน, Internet sensation Mintan finds herself dealing with the continuous plague of a dogged stalker. Unveiling to her loyal fanbase yet another worrisome update about her harrowing situation, Mintan confessed that the constant antagonist has yet again resurfaced, vivifying her distress. In a revealing social media post, Mintan shared her profound tribulation caused through the hands of a consecutive three-year tormentor, clarifying that he is believed to be troubled with mental health issues. The harasser, who is a security personnel, was indicted in court previously and sternly instructed to terminate any form of engagement with her, extending from physical follow-ups to online harassments. However, the persistent intrusion continues unabated from this individual, blatantly disregarding the law’s gravity. Mintan, detailing her suffering further, expressed that the assigned punishment to the offender was merely nominal, characterized by…
Yesterday, Thailand’s government denied the suggestion of boosting Value-Added Tax (VAT) from its current level at 7%, to 10%. Despite this stance, dialogue continues around this prospect, reasoned with an anticipated requirement for supplemental finances to adequately meet the burgeoning demands of Thailand’s rapidly growing senior population. The concept originated from the National Economic and Social Development Council, presented by Pornchai Thiravej, the director of the Office of Fiscal Economy. It proposes a VAT rate hike, with the potential to provide a stable source of funds to address the financial needs of the country’s retired communities. The core of the proposal being, the surfeit 3% that the VAT increment would generate would be allocated directly for the aid of elderly citizens. Regardless of these ongoing conversations, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance holds firm, yet to announce a concrete policy intending to increase VAT, according to the government agency’s official correspondence. Despite…
As the sun rises over the Royal Cliff Hotel Group in Pattaya on the 4th of November, two long-time companions and renowned Thai boxers, Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek and Supachai “Saenchai” Saepong will take center stage. They are set to showcase their extraordinary skills in the ring for the 5th Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand – Legend of Siam competition. This riveting clash underlines a historical first – friends Buakaw and Saenchai locking horns in the ring. In a twist of excitement, a novel rule for the fight has been enacted – the fighting duo will spar without gloves. As spectators brace themselves, the face-off is set for two rounds where each lasts for a nerve-wracking two minutes. In a recent press conference, Buakaw insisted on a genuine match despite the closeness between the fighters, saying, “Our friendship may run deep, but there will be no quarter given when we…
In the wake of rising global concerns over the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has issued an unequivocal call to the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries. The strongly worded plea urges both bodies to enforce stricter regulations and apply tighter controls on imported Japanese seafood products. Following a series of bans instituted by several countries, the TCC official, Panuchot Tongyang voiced out his concern yesterday. Among those that have decided to suspend imports of Japanese seafood such as live sea animals, frozen and dried seafood, sea salt, and seaweed, are China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, largely due to rising apprehensions about potential radioactive contamination. The TCC official drew attention to the wreckage left by the year 2011’s nuclear catastrophe that led to Fukushima’s temporary shut down, further spreading radioactive material into the…
As the sun set on the Thai Government House this July, the countdown ticked for the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister, Prawit Wongsuwon. The enduring image captured in a Bangkok Post file photo will be one of the defining moments of his tenure. One of the top decisions during his term, the imposition of an emergency decree on the three southern border provinces – Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat – is set to continue. This Monday saw the committee for the administration of the emergency situation convene via a virtual conference. At the helm was Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who managed the meeting remotely from the Five Provinces Bordering Forest Preservation Foundation’s office. The verdict? To extend the decree for a further three months, stretching from September 20th to December 19th, 2023. First-person accounts paint a vivid picture, relayed via Lieutenant General Pacharasak Patirupanon, the assistant spokesman for General Prawit. The…
The Revolutionary Transformation: Srettha Thavisin’s Cabinet With the political pendulum having swung in his favor, the newly minted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confidently declared that his upcoming executive team is all geared up and ready for action. This bold pronouncement comes despite growing curiosity in political circles about whether the highly coveted defence portfolio could be handed to a non-military member of his Pheu Thai Party. Speaking from the party’s nerve centre, Mr. Srettha made it unmistakably clear that as far as he’s concerned, the roster for his cabinet is set in stone. It is now up to the cabinet secretary-general to vet the credentials of the appointed ministers before seeking the coveted royal seal of approval. Aware of the buzzing whispers that some Pheu Thai members and red-shirt affiliates are uncomfortable with the idea of Gen. Natthapol Nakpanich as the defense minister, Mr. Srettha chose to remain tight-lipped.…
Tonight, Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun in our solar system, will be the closest it gets to our home planet this year. However, the Moon is not staying behind and will make its nearest approach to the Earth on the following Wednesday. This celestial ballroom dance will present a breathtaking spectacle for observers on our blue planet. According to Suparerk Khaehanon, the director of communications for the institute, this cosmic alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Saturn, will bring the gas giant a mere 1.31 billion kilometres close to our world. This might sound like an astronomical number, but in the grand scheme of cosmic distances, it’s like having your neighbour over for tea. If conditions are favourable, and the sky presents a clear canvas, Saturn should be discernible to the unaided eye from the eastern regions of Thailand. This mesmerizing view will be available from sunset on…
In a statement attributed to Pornchai Thiravej, the director of the Office of Fiscal Economy, the National Economic and Social Development Council has offered a proposition that the Thai government could augment the requisite funds for supporting the elderly population. This can be accomplished by escalating the Value Added Tax (VAT) from a current 7% to a proposed 10%. The amplification of 3 percentage points in VAT presents a realistic prospect of increased financial backing for the retired community. This upgraded revenue can be responsibly directed towards enhancing the lives of the elderly. At this current juncture, however, the proposal is solely advisory and the Finance Ministry has yet to progress towards formulating a policy to enact this VAT modification, disclosed Thiravej. Recent data from the Council unveils a sobering statistic: There are about 13.5 million older adults in Thailand, accounting for roughly 20% of the overall populace. This demographic…