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…
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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,…
Greeted by the vigilant immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi airport, you start your journey into an exciting exploration of Thailand. The government, in its recent announcements, has hinted at potential relaxed visa requirements for certain European nationalities. As you traverse the city streets, the infectious energy from the numerous cultural and sporting events will likely draw you in, extending your stay and enriching your experiences, said Prommin Lertsuridej, the right-hand man of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Srettha Thavisin, who assumed office in August, has flagged tourism as a major opportunity to bolster Thailand’s economic growth swiftly. To facilitate this, measures have been initiated to ease visas for tourists from Russia, China, Kazakhstan, India and Taiwan. This comes alongside efforts to optimize airport operations for reduced waiting time and introduce new air routes. Notably, the government is also taking active steps to liven up the night scenes in multiple regions like Bangkok,…
Last November, a captivating sight took place at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, where people gathered at the lake, and under the enchanting moonlit sky, they released their Krathong crafts onto the water. It’s a beautiful and deeply spiritual scene, surprising many with its harmonious blend of tradition and tranquility. (Photo courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) The Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Somsak Thepsuthin, voiced his expectations of the forthcoming Loy Krathong festival, an acclaimed soiree that fills the historical landscapes of the northern province, Sukhothai, with color, culture, and camaraderie. Taking place between November 18th and 27th, the DPM anticipates the celebratory event will attract as many as 750,000 local and international sightseers. The resulting economic aftermath is predicted to generate an impressive revenue of up to 800 million baht. As the sun set on Saturday, the festival took an enticing start, presided over by Mr. Somsak himself. With an enthusiastic…
In an impressive sweep operation, Thai health authorities have successfully apprehended a colossal stash of counterfeit health products, amounting to an astonishing 43,411 units across 23 product types. The total value of this haul spirals over 40 million baht. The veritable cornucopia of deceptive health aids promises marvels, each more delightful than the previous. Prompted by this audacious proliferation of fraudulent health items, the Department of Health has deemed it imperative to warn consumers. Don’t fall for the siren call of extravagant health benefits or be ensnared in the trap of cheap prices, they urge, laying the bait of false promise bare. Here’s a quick run-through of big ‘no-nos’ in this league of dubious products: Ovisure Gold is embellished with tantalizing claims of alleviating pain in your joints, averting osteoarthritis, and wrestling down a range of bone-related diseases, all within just seven magical days. Digo Sure, isn’t short of lofty…
In the far-reaching northern landscape of the Shan state, near the Chinese frontier, rests the town of Kokong. A turmoil-filled zone where the eternity of the past month has witnessed relentless combat between the Myanmar military and the ferocious ethnic armed groups recognized as the Brotherhood Alliance. With apparent concern etched on his face, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, the Foreign Minister, revealed that Thai administrators have been tirelessly communicating with their Myanmar equivalents. Their collective aim being the swift and safe arrival of the Thai labor force that is currently entombed in the clutches of Laukkaing town. Earlier news hoisted the alarming situation to public’s attention when it was unveiled that a staggering number of more than 200 Thai citizens, have unknowingly found themselves stranded in a conflict-ridden zone. A duplicitous Chinese call-centre criminal outfit in Laukkaing lured them into this precarious predicament. Committed to homecoming their stranded populace, the repatriation endeavour…