An eerily bizarre incident straight out of a crime thriller unfolded in Pattaya, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving everyone astounded. Under the cloak of night, particularly at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, a rather dramatic sequence of events played out. Officers from the Bang Lamung Police, acting on orders from the district chief, Phatcharapach Sritanyanon, stormed an abandoned area in Soi 1, Takhian Tia Municipality. Their mission was clear: to clamp down on the rampant drug activity rumored to plague the area. Little did they know the night would deliver a scandalous twist none could see coming. As the officers crept onto the dimly lit, debris-strewn lot, what they stumbled upon was much more than mere drug use—it was a chilling scene befitting the front cover of a crime novel. There, right in the thick of it, was 43-year-old Chalong, caught red-handed amidst a harrowing assortment…
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Brace yourself for a celestial spectacle as Thailand gears up to momentarily lose its shadows. The mesmerizing astronomical occurrence known as the “sun overhead” phenomenon is casting its solar spell across the nation, kicking off today in Yala’s Betong district. This mind-boggling event will dance through to May 22 in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, offering locals and tourists alike a chance to witness the sun at its zenith—where it causes objects to cast no shadows at all. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has confirmed that all 77 of Thailand’s provinces will experience this rare solar spectacle. As the sun makes its journey directly overhead, it offers a unique opportunity to gaze at the sky with wonder, as if the cosmos is putting on a personal show just for you. Thanks to its prime tropical location, snugly nestled between 5 and 20 degrees north latitude, Thailand enjoys…
In the aftermath of the recent cataclysmic earthquake in Myanmar, all eyes have turned towards a Chinese contractor with ties to an array of construction projects across Thailand. One particularly delayed endeavor is the female student dormitory at Phuket Rajabhat University, and concerns regarding the structural integrity of its seven-story edifice have reached an all-time high. On April 3, the officials from the Phuket division of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT Phuket) embarked on a high-priority mission to assess the structural soundness of this project, crafted by the hands of China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd. This contractor is an extension of China’s vast state-owned conglomerate, the China Railway Group, which already has the unenviable blemish of constructing a 33-story high-rise for the State Audit Office in Bangkok, a partial collapse of which followed the seismic activity on March 28. With cautionary sirens blaring…
In a twist that reads like a page out of a thrilling novel, the serene and picturesque Khun Yuam district in Mae Hong Son has been shaken—quite literally—by the sudden arrival of six gaping sinkholes. The earth under this tranquil farming community gave way, leaving yawning chasms that are both alarming and mesmerizing. Spanning an astonishing 2 to 30 meters in diameter, these sinkholes emerged like hidden villains just after a recent earthquake had subtly rocked the region, sending ripples of surprise and concern through the community. The idyllic village of Ban Mae Surin, nestled in its usual post-card beauty of green fields, is the latest setting for nature’s mysterious ploy, unveiled between March 29 and 30. The quotidian life of farming and pastoral calm was disrupted, with these monstrous cavities conjuring images of a scene from a disaster film. Their appearance along the notorious Mae Hong Son fault line…
In the aftermath of the earthquake on March 28 that left Thailand reeling, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has hit the ground running. They’ve started a crucial trial of a new Cell Broadcast alert system in Phuket, with hopes to transform the national approach to emergency alerts. While Android users are appreciating the life-saving speed of real-time notifications delivered without any hiccups, Apple enthusiasts are finding themselves on the sidelines due to a lack of iOS support. Apple’s response is anticipated within five days, and should it give the nod, users across both platforms will gain access to this innovative alert system. The seismic event tore a veil off the vulnerabilities in Thailand’s conventional emergency alert framework, which unfortunately depends on staid SMS notifications. These alerts were plagued with sluggishness, hindered by technical bottlenecks like a cap of merely 200,000 recipients and filtering glitches that spread chaos…
In an unusual and unsettling revelation, a Thai doctor has issued a public advisory after an incident that sounds like it’s ripped from the pages of a sci-fi thriller. At the heart of this real-life tale is a tiny, wriggling worm—a dog heartworm, no less—found making an unwanted pitstop inside a human body. This peculiar incident involves a squirmy tale of how man’s best friend might unintentionally share their uninvited parasite guests with humans, all thanks to the pesky mosquitoes. The health warning surfaced from the FMC Thailand Clinic, nestled in the Isaan province’s Nakhon Ratchasima, after a video featuring the uninvited guest—a pale, sinuous worm—crawling on a tissue went viral on their official Facebook page. The offending creeper, dubbed dirofilariasis, was the focal point of the doctor’s message, a term as fancy as the worm itself is unwelcome. According to the good folks at the clinic, this tiny nemesis…
Today, on April 5th, the weather forecast for Thailand has some alarm bells ringing. Picture this: intense heat blasting its way across some regions, while summer storms—all 28 provinces worth, even the bustling metropolis of Bangkok—crash the party. It’s like Mother Nature herself couldn’t decide between a sizzling barbecue or a full-blown water fight. And don’t get us started on the winds; they’re gearing up for a strong gusty performance, with high waves joining in the sea, urging everyone to play it safe. Meanwhile, in Thailand’s upper regions, things are heating up like a pot left too long on the stove. It’s mostly thanks to this whimsical heat-driven low-pressure system that’s making the North and Central areas sweat buckets. But then, a breeze from the southern and southeastern quarters swoops in, bringing along a surge of moisture—a heavenly relief or mischievous sidekick? You decide. This weather duo is set to…
In a dramatic unfolding that echoes through the hallowed halls of academia and expat circles, a 58-year-old American lecturer, Paul Chambers, finds himself ensnared in a situation worthy of a political thriller. Chambers, who has long called Thailand home while serving as the special adviser on international affairs at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, has landed in hot water. He’s now a person of interest for Thai authorities, facing charges under the contentious and stringent royal defamation laws dubbed Section 112, as well as the Computer Crimes Act. The cause of this uproar? It all kicks off with a rare lese majeste arrest warrant issued after the Third Army Region lodged a complaint. The allegations pointed to remarks Chambers allegedly made during an online lecture way back in October 2023. This session, which meandered into a question-and-answer segment about military reshuffles, has now placed Chambers in the crosshairs for apparently insulting…
In a significant move towards revolutionizing Thailand’s agricultural landscape, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, has teamed up with Mahidol University. This collaboration was officially cemented with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by esteemed figures—Mr. Kriengkrai and Prof. Piyamitr Sritara, MD, FRCP, the President of Mahidol University. The grand initiative is geared towards launching the “Smart Agriculture Industry (SAI) Prototype Innovation Project for Learning and Cultivating Smart Agriculture Approaches.” Mr. Kriengkrai articulates a compelling vision for this venture—acknowledging Thailand’s remarkable biodiversity and rich natural resources, there’s a treasure trove of untapped economic potential lying in wait. The SAI project is precisely the vehicle intended to realize this potential. By embedding modern technology into every facet of the agricultural supply chain—from cultivation and logistics to processing and marketing—the project seeks to ignite an agricultural revolution. The heart of this innovation initiative…
When the world eagerly anticipated the release of Disney’s 2025 live-action rendition of Snow White, little did they know that the true star would hail from the vibrant streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Enter Maylada Susri—known affectionately as Bow—whose princess attire at the premiere was as radiant as it was unforgettable. As the Thai voice of the iconic character, her performance left audiences spellbound, earning her the endearing moniker “Thailand’s Snow White.” Her rendition of the soundtrack ‘Waiting On A Wish’ was not just a performance; it was a showcase of Bow’s impressive versatility and her undeniable charisma, traits that have become synonymous with her name. Beneath the enchantment of Disney, there’s a story that marks the journey of an extraordinary talent. Born on June 4, 1996, Bow Maylada’s story began in the bustling cityscape of Bangkok. Early on, she realized her love for performance, which led her to pursue a…