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Thailand is gearing up to cater to the booming Chinese demand for the king of fruits, the durian, as the annual durian season sweeps the country into full productive gear, announced the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives yesterday. In a bid to ensure that Thai durians make their way into Chinese markets without a hitch, Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat highlighted the robust collaboration between Thailand and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). The two nations are collectively tackling potential barriers such as registration intricacies, stringent laboratory accreditations, and a noted scarcity of trained personnel, which could potentially disrupt durian exports to China. Addressing bubbling concerns from China regarding the aesthetic enhancements using Basic Yellow 2 (BY2) synthetic dye, which reportedly gives the already fascinating durian an extra allure, Ms. Narumon confidently assured that these succulent fruits destined for international markets would undergo stringent checks by accredited labs within Thailand itself.…

In the latest twist of events following the disastrous collapse of the State Audit Office’s under-construction edifice during the seismic jolt on March 28, the upcoming week appears set to usher in significant legal proceedings. With arrest warrants on the horizon, three distinct factions have emerged under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in this unfortunate fiasco, a true conundrum for the architectural and engineering elites. Pol Maj Gen Noppasin Poolsawat, standing tall as the deputy chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, shared insights from the intensive investigation. To date, a remarkable 193 individuals have been quizzed, painting a broad canvas of perspectives that includes everyone from esteemed SAO officials to the resilient families of those impacted. The fellowship of contract designers, diligent construction overseers, and hard-working laborers have all added their voices to this tale of intrigue. The investigation unfurls like a detective novel, with an emphasis on amassing a…

In a world where the gears of industry turn faster than ever before, Thailand’s Labour Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has drawn a line in the sand with an ambitious target aimed at minimizing workplace tragedies. Speaking at the kickoff of the National Occupational Safety Day 2025 on May 10, the visionary leader unveiled his master plan, “Safety Thailand,” a bold initiative to slash the statistics of severe work injuries. Being a man with a mission, Minister Phiphat has pledged to reduce the current rate of serious workplace injuries, dropping from the present 2.13 individuals to a svelte one per 1,000 workers. Furthermore, he aims to streamline work-related fatalities, trimming the number from the unsettling 5.3 to a modest three per 100,000 workers by the year 2030. To Phiphat, safety within the workplace isn’t merely an obligation dictated by law but an intrinsic right—one that should be safeguarded fiercely and treated with…

Ah, the tales of border-town intrigue! Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai recently declared victory in the government’s campaign against call centre scams in Myanmar. This strategic operation, dubbed the “3 Cuts” strategy, aimed at cutting electricity, fuel, and internet access to notorious scam hotspots, seems to be working wonders. Launched on the 5th of February, the initiative targeted various bustling locations along the Thai-Myanmar border, including the hustle-bustle spans of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai and Mae Sot in Tak. Let’s put this daredevil operation under our magnifying glass, shall we? The five critical locations caught in the swoop were the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, Ban Huay Muang in Myawaddy, Three Pagodas Bridge in Payathongzu, and the illustrious duo—Ban Mueang Daeng and the First Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Tachileik, Shan State. “These measures have disrupted the infrastructure sustaining these criminal networks,” announced Mr. Phumtham with a hint of victorious pride.…

The budgetary brawl brewing over Bangkok’s gleaming new parliament complex is something akin to a political thriller, replete with fiscal controversy and a hefty dollop of architectural intrigue. A contingent of 30 senators has banded together to vehemently oppose a proposed 956-million-baht allocation earmarked for renovations, raising eyebrows and temperatures in the process. At the forefront of this fiscal fracas is the impassioned Senator Nantana Nantavaropas. With an emphatic flourish, she unfurled her critiques at a recent press conference, meticulously dissecting the renovation blueprints. “Excessive,” “poorly prioritized,” and “not in the public interest” were just the opening salvoes in her arsenal of accusations. The parliament complex, an extravagant exemplar of modern Thai architecture, came with an eye-watering price tag of 22 billion baht. Yet, vexingly, it seems to have aged less like a timeless monument and more like a breadbasket full of woes. Leaky walls, overburdened ceilings collapsing under the…

Imagine sitting in a classroom in Samut Prakan on a bright morning back in the heart of 2022. A teacher articulates with verve, engaging students who, eyes wide open, absorb knowledge with earnest curiosity. This moment, captured vividly in a photograph by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul, subtly underscores a vital transformation that education is crying out for in our current era. Rewind to the nostalgic decades of the 70s and 80s, and you’ll recall the resonant public service announcements that blared across televisions: “It’s 9pm. Do you know where your children are?” These messages invoked a seismic shift in parental awareness and responsibility, a dramatic pendulum swing that reshaped family dynamics for a generation. Fast forward to today in the roaring 2020s, we need a refreshed mantra: “Do you know what your child is doing at school?” This query aims to usher in a much-needed educational metamorphosis, centering parental involvement as a…

Election intrigue is swirling in the air of Thailand, and taking center stage is none other than the Election Commission (EC) chairman, Ittiporn Boonpracong. Recently, Boonpracong found himself at the heart of a media storm after reports emerged suggesting that around 60 senators were about to be summoned on charges of collusion regarding last year’s Senate election. However, the chairman staunchly dismissed these rumors as “groundless” and claimed he first heard of them through the grapevine of news outlets. The genesis of this affair appears to rest upon the shoulders of a source within the EC. According to this insider, the agency’s probe into the collusion allegations is very much in its infancy. The investigation, a joint venture between the EC and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), is moving at a pace akin to watching grass grow. Before these senators could potentially walk the plank, they are entitled to…

In the sun-drenched province of Chumphon, Thailand, a rather unusual culinary escapade has cooked up a storm. At the heart of this spicy saga is a local community leader whose recent gastronomic venture has raised more than just eyebrows. Apparently, his decision to whip up a feast featuring a rather unusual main ingredient—a monitor lizard, no less—has left the locals simmering with indignation. Now, he’s in rather hot water himself, facing demands for legal consequences from the Pathio district’s residents. What’s the fuss all about, you ask? Well, it all started with a Facebook post that took a curious turn into viral infamy. In the now-infamous post, the boisterous chief shared a rather cheeky message: “This lovely animal that climbs a tree is my friend! Lol.” The accompanying images provided a visual feast of sorts, showcasing not only the lizard’s tail but also an array of ingredients destined for his…

In an electrifying twist of police drama straight out of an action-packed movie, four men suspected of wreaking havoc in Uttaradit province last December met their justice today in a sprawling series of police operations. These crackdowns spanned the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and two central provinces, churning out an unanticipated haul of illegal armaments. As announced by Police Lieutenant General Jirabhop Bhuridej, the respected commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, the quartet — Watcharaphong, Sarut, Sarawut, and Phumin — found themselves in handcuffs by May 8. Though their family names remain under wraps, these individuals, aged between 36 and 56, were essentially the stars (or villains, depending on one’s perspective) of a gripping real-life caper spanning multiple towns. But the drama doesn’t stop with dramatic arrests. Alongside these men came a treasure trove of firepower that seemed fit for a small army: 20 unauthorized firearms, over 4,000 rounds of…