Imagine the astonishment of checkpoint officials at the bustling junction in Kanchanaburi’s Thong Pha Phum district when, on a seemingly mundane afternoon at 3:30 pm, a six-wheeled behemoth truck rumbled up packed to the gills with bags of ‘recyclable waste.’ Little did they know, this recycling adventure would rapidly escalate into a narcotics narrative of epic proportions! Manning the checkpoint with steely vigilance were the proficient members of the Suranaree Taskforce, indefatigable Thong Pha Phum police officers, and eagle-eyed district officials. Their mission? To ensure the continuous harmony and safety of their district — a task they would soon realize was more thrilling than anticipated. At center stage was Pitiphan, a 30-year-old driver whose befuddled demeanor immediately caught the attention of the officials. The glint of suspicion sharpened and a roadside urine test was promptly administered, and, as fate would have it, the results danced an unwelcome jig, lighting up…
Posts published by “Editorial Team”
Ah, the PM2.5 conundrum. For those who might think that PM2.5 sounds like a new line of trendy sneakers, it’s time to funnel your focus into something less stylish but significantly more impactful on our daily lives. PM2.5 refers to the teeny-tiny particles – just 2.5 microns in diameter – that slip into the air we breathe, adding a little ‘spice’ to it that we definitely didn’t order. This is no ordinary spice; it’s the kind that can kick-start health issues like heart disease and asthma faster than you can say “What’s in the air tonight?” On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday, Srettha Thavisin – a man with a plan and a penchant for clean air – found himself at the glamorous InterContinental Hotel in the bustling Pathum Wan district of Bangkok. But, this wasn’t your usual swanky hotel affair. Post-event, Srettha embarked on an urban safari to the Ratchaprasong intersection,…
Imagine this: amidst the grandeur of the Phakdee Bodin Building within the Government House grounds, a gathering of influential minds convened on a sunny Wednesday at precisely 11:30 am. The stage was set for a meeting charged with anticipation, all eyes were on the clock as the minutes ticked by. The committee, a formidable assembly of decision-makers led by none other than Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, was all set to deliberate behind closed doors. Whispers filled the hallways and buzzed online as many expected a hot topic to emerge from the huddle—the imminent hike in electricity tariffs. Word on the street (or rather from the corridors of the Energy Ministry) suggested that electricity bills would see a spike, climbing from 3.99 to a staggering 4.10 baht per unit for the January to April period. The air was thick with speculation, and wallets across the nation felt preemptively lighter. But everyone…
Greetings, dear readers! Today we delve into the lively saga of digital policy-making, where the stakes are high, the drama unfolds in boardrooms, and the battle against nefarious call-centre gangs is the talk of the town. At the very heart of the story is Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Minister, the honorable Prasert Chanthararuangthong, a name synonymous with digital diligence and tenacity. He has been navigating through turbulent technopolitical waters, facing a significant hurdle: the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) inaction on pivotal public interest protections. Let’s paint the scene: call-centre gangs are running amok, and the NBTC, our telecom watchdog that ought to stand vigilant, is teetering on the brink of dysfunction, with meeting after meeting collapsing faster than a house of cards. No quorum, no progress—a cycle as vicious as a malware attack! In a move that’s both strategic and stirring, Minister Prasert tapped the astute Srettha…
Imagine the steamy jungles of Sumatra, where towering trees whisper ancient tales and every leaf is teeming with life. Now picture, for a moment, three rather extraordinary inhabitants of those lush paradises – a trio of orangutans, named Nobita, Shisuka, and Bryant, whose journey has been more epic than most. These rainforest royals were not bounding from branch to branch in their native Indonesian forests, but instead, found themselves in an unusual saga that began with the dark threads of smuggling and has now woven its way towards a heartwarming return home. It was in Ratchaburi’s Khao Prathap Chang Wildlife Sanctuary where these three orangutans found solace after being snatched from their treetop thrones. Their plush orange coats, which should have glistened under the equatorial sun, were instead behind the nurturing bars of a wildlife breeding facility – safe, but surely in yearning for the embrace of their verdant homeland.…
Let’s roll out the red carpet for the latest buzz-worthy topic sweeping through the corridors of Thai politics – the tantalizing yet thorny issue of amnesty legislation. Spearheading the dialogue is none other than Chusak Sirinil, a suave list-MP from the dominant Pheu Thai Party, who understands that amnesty is no light luncheon topic, but a full-course meal demanding all the decorous discussion one can muster. Aimed at serving up the possibility of a new amnesty bill, a lavish proposal has been put forth by the government whip – let’s picture it as an elegant dinner party invitation to a special House committee. Here, in this intimate gathering, political rivals will don their finest bipartisan hats, long before the pot starts boiling over the drafting of a collective bill meant for the House’s discerning palate. On a rather fine Tuesday, the velvet-voiced Mr. Chusak, donning his adviser’s hat to the…
Amidst joyful reunions and heartfelt embraces, the lives of many Thai workers took a significant turn as they touched down at Suvarnabhumi Airport on a crisp December morning. The air buzzed with emotions on that day, Dec 4, a snapshot immortalized by an evocative photo of a woman, gripping her husband in a tender hug—a visage of relief and reunion. It is against this poignant backdrop that we embark on the story of the Thai government’s compassionate response—a financial safety net delicately woven with 750 million baht, as unveiled by the melodious voice of government spokesman Chai Wacharonke on a fine Tuesday. The Thai cabinet, in a show of support that could only be described as stalwart, cast an unequivocal affirmative vote, painting their generous strokes across the canvas of the emergency central budget for this fiscal dance around the sun. The raison d’être? To gracefully compensate those Thai workers…
Welcome to a tale of politics, intrigue, and regulations—a narrative studded with the trappings of power, the stirrings of suspicion, and a dash of family drama. Friends, let us unfurl the saga of Thailand’s former prime minister, the enigmatic Thaksin Shinawatra, whose very name stirs a whirlwind of emotion across the backdrop of Thai politics. Imagine, if you will, a crowd abuzz with anticipation, their gazes fixed as one of Thailand’s most polarizing figures, Thaksin Shinawatra, greets them with a wave, a gesture loaded with more stories than the books in the Grand Palace’s libraries. His arrival at Don Muang Airport is not just a descent from an airplane; it’s a descent into a cauldron of debates concerning justice and health, kindness and the rigidness of law. In the center of this at times theatrical display, the Department of Corrections stands tall—stoic, yet under the spotlight of criticism for opening…
Amid the hustle and bustle of a construction site in Min Buri, where labourers skillfully balance on scaffolding and the air resonates with the metallic clangs of progress, a debate as sturdy as the steel beams being hoisted is taking place on the ground— the chatter now is about money, livelihood, and the daily grind, literally. The minimum wage dilemma remains the talk of the town, especially after the latest developments that came straight from the corridors of power. Tuesday’s cabinet shuffle served up no decisions on the freshly stamped wage rates by the tripartite wage committee, a tantalizing topic that the Labour Ministry decided needed a little more marinating. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), like a seasoned maestro understanding the ebbs and flows of industry tunes, called for composed rhythms to dictate the wage crescendo. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, donning the hat of FTI chairman, informed those keenly listening that…
Imagine a scene straight out of a high-stakes thriller—shadowy figures, clandestine meetings, and illicit operations spanning continents. This isn’t fiction, dear readers. It is the riveting narrative of a real-life crackdown on pork smugglers that has gripped the nation. The enterprising agents of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have just delivered a staggering blow to a syndicate operating at the fringes of legitimacy. At a riveting press conference, the intrepid Pol Maj Nathapol Ditsayatham, a modern-day Sherlock in an arduous probe into malfeasance, drew back the curtain on a plot involving no fewer than 22 suspects. This cabal, comprising a dozen individuals and ten shadowy corporations, now faces the music as their nefarious deeds catch up with them. To the tune of about 90 million baht, their assets have been seized, a testament to the DSI’s relentless pursuit of justice. But what could be more spellbinding than the revelation…