Seated from his office in the heart of Asia’s thriving eco-tourism, Prayoon Pongphan, the venerable chief of the park, broadcasted a sobering announcement. As the week eased into the weekend, the amphitheater of mother nature was preparing a spectacle of her own at the Gulf of Thailand – a show that season patrons would be wise to skip. With a profound sense of responsibility, Prayoon declared a temporary hiatus to the park’s operations. Saturday and Sunday, popular among city slickers seeking retreat in the haven of greenery, would bear witness to the park’s pallor. This was no casual holiday; the decision came in response to the whims of our earthly elements. The Gulf of Thailand, otherwise a calming blue vista, was poised to display its imposing might. Churning underneath its surface was the latent energy capable of animating waves as high as two to three meters. There was a certain…
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In the beautiful Mae Hong Son’s Muang district, nestled in the idyllic Tambon Pang Moo, sits a temporary shelter. Now, it has witnessed a sudden increase in inhabitants due to intensifying conflicts in the neighboring Kayah State, located precariously on the border with Mae Hong Son. The tranquility of this temporary shelter was disrupted when the provincial administration of the area announced the return of a group comprising 591 people who had tentatively returned to their homeland, only to be forced back into their Thai refuge. An insider from the Karenni Army sheds light on why this group of people had to abandon their freshly-reinstated homes so abruptly. Myanmar troops had launched a brutal attack on a refugee camp situated on the Myanmar side of the border, discharging an onslaught of deadly mortar shells. This hostile act triggered a rush of 591 individuals, who had only recently started to settle…
In the stillness of the early morning hours, a seismic ripple of 4.0 magnitude made its way through the district of Sangkhla Buri. The tremors rippled out and were discernible even across Kanchanaburi, a provincial enclave nestled in Thailand’s western reaches. Heading the department, Kanrawee Sitthicheewapak confirmed that the epicentre of the quake was nestled 6 kilometres beneath the surface of tambon Nong Lu. The time of occurrence was logged at approximately 3.07am. The department’s specialized Earthquake Observation Division attributed this geologic upset to the tectonic shuffling of the Three Pagodas Fault. Those residing in single-storey homes in tambon Nong Lu found themselves amidst the rumblings, their homes shivering in response to the earth’s shift. The quake was so perceptible that it stirred numerous residents of Sangkhla Buri from their slumbers, agitating their residences and setting their metal roofing a-clatter. Brought to life on social media platforms such as Facebook…
The bustling city of Bangkok is currently a scene of an unfolding mystery. Bang Na Station’s diligent officers are chasing down an arrest warrant for a Thai woman. This isn’t just your regular case; she is believed to have masterminded a tragic event leading to the death of a 48-year-old Taiwanese chap by the name Chu Chiang Shen. The gravity of the incident stretches to the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) as the Bangkok police collaborate in a bid to capture an elusive suspect from the remote Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. The eerie mystery began to unravel last week when an unlikely duo was apprehended on the busy Srinakarin Road. One of them was John Agbor, a handsome 40-year-old man from Cameroon and the other, an obscure young soul, 21-year-old Zwe Lin Pyae from Myanmar. They had been detained under suspicion of orchestrating the ghastly act at a hotel…
In the heartland of Thailand, a significant event unearthed hardship instead of the anticipated cheerful and harmonic proceedings, as a joyous religious parade quickly turned to a scene of melancholy. What started as a day of celebration and spiritual elevation in Thailand’s Sum Thong village, Nong Hin district, Loei province, ended with sobriety and sorrow, rewriting the lives of a surprising many. All it took was a spin of fate and a blink of an eye for a religious procession to plummet into an unfortunate accident claiming one soul and causing physical distress to many. The harrowing event took center-stage when a specially adapted bus lost control amidst the festivities, resulting in a 52-year-old woman, identified as Boonthong, losing her life under the monstrous wheels of the vehicle. The perpetrators of the sound, seen earlier to boost the spirits of the participants, soon turned silent, with the bus claiming a…
The delightful Huai Nam Dang National Park, nestled in the serene Mae Hong Son province, is relishing a swift nosedive in temperature. Surprising locals and tourists alike, the mercury plummeted to a crisp 11 degrees Celsius. The park’s dedicated head, the dutiful Buncha Ramsiri, is keeping a keen watch on those falling figures, predicting a further dip into frost-kissed single digits soon. Earlier this morning, the temperature at the park took a substantial plunge from a comfortable 16 degrees to a goosebump-inducing 11 degrees. Earning astonished gasps, this sudden brush with winter has come as a wonderfully unexpected treat for the smitten tourists. The forecasted chill for the coming week suggest temperature might sneak below 10 degrees. If this chilly trend persists, frost is certainly a very real prospect, reports KhaoSod with a hint of anticipation. As it stands, the charming Huai Nam Dang National Park is enjoying increasing popularity,…
Last Friday, an earthquake that registered a high 6.4 on the Richter scale brought tremors that were felt across several regions in Thailand, notably the North and Northeast provinces, and even resonated into some parts of the capital city, Bangkok. This event directed immediate attention towards the state of hospital buildings in the quake-affected areas, leading the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), at the command of its head, Sura Wisetsak, to mobilize a specialized team to assess the situation. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 76 kilometers southwest of Kengtung, a township in Myanmar’s Shan State, which interestingly sits almost exactly 100km northwest of Mae Sai district, a part of Chiang Rai. This geological activity rang alarms within the DHSS, leading to decisive action. Under the directive of Dr. Sura, the Medical Supportive Emergency Response Teams (MSERTs) attached to Health Service Support Centres 1 and 8 were tasked to inspect…
A seismic jolt of 4.0 magnitude was registered beneath Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province, during the twilight hours of the past Sunday. The tremor was palpable throughout the entirety of this verdant western province, rousing people from sleep and causing some minor material disturbing noises. This info came from Kanrawee Sitthicheewapak, the esteemed director-general of the Thai Meteorological Department, timely at 3.07am local time. According to the dedicated watchers from the Earthquake Observation Division of the department, the tremor resulted from the shifting of the infamously restless Three Pagodas Fault. Reports flooded in from residents of one-storey homes in the Nong Lu area, who found their abodes agitated by the force of the quake. The normally peaceful Sangkhla Buri district was aflutter with posts on Facebook from its residents, all sharing accounts of being rudely awakened by the earthquake. They narrated tales of their houses trembling and metallic roofs grating…
It was a crowded day at Government House on November 10 when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin began outlining the government’s ambitious plans for a digital wallet scheme. A buzz of whispered conversations ceased as the listeners strained to catch every word about the proposed funding through a staggering 500-billion-baht loan (Photo: Chanat Katanyu). However, despite the grand scheme, a recent poll found that a significant majority of Thai citizens aren’t too thrilled with the government’s plan, though they are still in favor of the proposed 10,000-baht handout. This finding arrived from a comprehensive survey coordinated by the well-known National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. They conducted telephone interviews with 1,310 people across the country from November 13 to November 16, covering a wide range of ages, education levels, occupations, and income groups. The respondents were asked to voice their opinions after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered an insightful…
Picture the scene: It’s a rejuvenating Sunday morning, and multitudes of visitors are gathering at the pinnacle of Doi Inthanon – the tallest mountain in Thailand. Located in the Chom Thong district, this treasured location is experiencing an influx of enthusiastic tourists, all eager to soak in the initial chills of the cold season. The sunrise, seen from the peak of this enchanting location, is an awe-inspiring spectacle, enjoyed by thousands ever weekend. (Photo: Panumet Tanraksa). This particular Sunday morning is no exception. According to Mr. Kriangkrai Chaipiset, who serves as the chief of the Doi Inthanon National Park, a whopping 5,616 individuals thronged the mountain, with the greater portion hailing from Thailand itself. This number is a testament to the local and international appeal of this tourist hotspot. Imagine yourself relishing the invigoratingly fresh and crisply cool air, with an ambient temperature hovering around 10°C at the mountain’s summit,…