The eminent Thailand Meteorological Department recently issued a statement indicating that the northern regions of the proud nation will be significantly impacted by a high-pressure system and a cold air mass journeying from the great lands of China. The system is not hopping through on a path of joy, but instead, it’s crafting a harrowing route over the luxurious South China Sea. The department asserts that this intriguing weather pattern promises to drench some areas of the upper region of Thailand in thunderstorms and torrential downpours. Meanwhile, the tropical, ever-bustling monsoon trough, which is presently sneaking its way through the artistic southern region of Thailand, combined with the stirring southwest monsoon reigning over the languid lower Gulf of Thailand and the lush lower southern area is set to make some regions heavy with rainfall, according to the esteemed department. The diligent inhabitants of these areas are hereby encouraged to exercise…
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In a horrifying turn of events, a mother and her daughter fell into a coma and later succumbed to their injuries following a minibus’s calamitous crash into an electricity pole. In the same incident, two others suffered minor injuries and are currently recuperating. The local authorities are diligently scrutinizing the details leading to the unfortunate accident, which occurred around 6.40pm yesterday. The fatal accident, as reported by the concerned officers from Mae Mo Police Station of Lampang province, struck during the journey to Thung Bua Tong, on a treacherous route running between Mae Mo and Ban Dong in the Mae Mo district of Lampang, and resulted in grievous tragedies. Promptly post the incident, the local Disaster Prevention and Relief Officers were aligned to survey the accident site. As per the account tendered to KhaoSod, the scene was gut-wrenchingly horrifying. Picture a blue minibus, its registration number flashing as 10-2950 Lampang,…
In the heart of the Lam Luk Ka district, nestled amidst endless city lights, there lies an infamous nightclub which recently experienced the full strength of the Ministry of Interior’s (MOI) enforcement power. This establishment, known to push societal boundaries, was raided and disassembled for exposing underage individuals to heavy party scenes and facilitating the use of illicit substances. Last night, MOI officials stormed the club, shattering the nocturnal reverie of over 300 patrons, who, in their shock, discarded their drugs on the very dance floor they were grooving on. The aftermath of the storm left in its wake 137 individuals tested positive for narcotics. Guiding the enforcement hammer was Ansit Sampantarat, the lead architect of justice from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), under MOI’s umbrella. Alongside him was Ronnarong Thipsiri, the vigilant DOPA inspector and chief law enforcement officer. Their supporting cast included high-ranking officials, seasoned investigators, legal…
On a bright day in December 2017, as the sun blazed down, one couldn’t help but notice Gen Prawit or ‘the man with multiple luxury watches’ as he came to be known. Underneath the government house portico, Prawit Wongsuwon, then serving as the deputy prime minister, stood shoulder-to-shoulder for a photo op with his fellow cabinet colleagues, a picture that soon made headlines due to a glaring accessory: a luxury watch. Perched on his wrist, the platinum Richard Mille RM 029, a watch of unparalleled grandeur and opulence, estimated to be worth about a whopping 2.5 million baht, caught the public eye. To add to this spectacle, a glistening diamond ring sat proudly on his finger during the same high-profile event. While some found this display of opulence fascinating, others questioned, resentment marring their curiosity, the conspicuous absence of 22 such luxury wrist adornments, including this one, from his declared…
On an early Saturday morning, a remarkable scene unfolded outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of bustling Bangkok. Amidst the rising sunshine and honking traffic, more than 300 Thai Muslims and Palestinians assembled to express their vehement protest and condemnation of the current events in the Gaza Strip. Their voices, strong and unwavering, rose above the city noise to lambaste both Israel and the United States for the continuing violence. The eclectic crowd of protestors, inclusive of Thai Muslims from the southernmost provinces along with Palestinian residents in the Land of Smiles, convened on the doorstep of the towering embassy building on Sukhumvit Soi 21 in the Watthana district of the metropolis. The anticipated protest kicked off as clock struck 9.30 am following last night’s bombardment in the Gaza Strip. Around the area, a noticeable police presence was coordinated with a legion of officers appointed to ensure the protest…
In the tranquil pre-dawn hours, the serenity of Tak Bai, a southern border territory of Narathiwat, was shattered by suspected insurgents. Assaults coordinated with haunting precision unfolded, echoing through the quiet district, forever etching this day in the annals of history. According to the police, a makeshift bomb concealed within a fire extinguisher’s shell, a common vestige of domesticity turned deadly weapon in this instance, wreaked havoc on a local gold shop’s facade in Chehe, a tambon nestled within the district. Pol Lt Col Jarukit Sridech, the acting chief of the Tak Bai station who was roused from his sleep at 1.30am by the distress call, confirmed that the explosion’s devastating effects were isolated to property alone – a fortunate outcome in an otherwise gut-wrenching episode. An as-yet-identified group of gunmen took advantage of the ensuing chaos, directing gunfire towards a nearby security checkpoint, distance barely fifty meters from the…
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has once again emerged into the limelight, this time issuing an urgent advisory to farmers. A renewed outbreak of the dangerous bacterial infectious disease known as Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, has gravely claimed the lives of approximately 10 farmers in the provinces of Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Songkhla. Being comparable to an unseen enemy in a spy thriller, Melioidosis is a cunning and deceptive illness, caused by the stealthy Burkholderia pseudomallei, or B. pseudomallei fungus. This elusive perpetrator has often been exposed hiding in contaminated soil, water, rice paddles, and cropping farms. Despite its usual stealth, Melioidosis has shown to have an unexpected Achilles heel: it seems to be heavily active during the springtime. This worrying seasonal pattern has raised much worry and has stirred up anxiety within medical authorities and communities alike. At the helm of this battle is Dr Taweechai Wisanuyothin,…
Recently, a sting operation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) led to a significant bust of illicit meat in Bangkok. Following a rigorous investigation, the DSI managed to implicate at least five miscreant companies in this smuggling racket, ultimately leading to three arrests. A triumvirate colloquially known as Manee, Ran, and Mon, now face the ramifications of their illegal endeavours. The triumphant announcement made by the DSI’s investigative team pivoted violently from a dramatic chase in Prawet district, where the sleuths successfully captured the devious duo – Manee and Ran. The narrative then shifted to Lat Prao district, where the final piece of the puzzle, Mon, was nabbed, tying up loose ends of this ill-conceived caper. The executor of this highly intricate and successful crackdown was Witthawat Sukhontharos, the director of the DSI’s intelligence centre. Acting on court-approved warrants issued on October 19, he spearheaded the mission, rightly landing…
Thaksin Shinawarta, the esteemed ex-Prime Minister, was all waves and smiles as he touched down at Don Mueang Airport back on August 22nd, a sight that was a cause of jubilation for his loyal supporters (Photo Credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill). Little did the world know, a more challenging episode lay ahead of him. Despite his incarceration, Thaksin, affectionately known as “Thaksin the Great” by his followers, will continue to avail medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, courtesy of an extension bestowed by the stalwart head of the Department of Corrections. The 60-day out-of-prison reprieve that came into effect on Saturday was consequently extended based on the precipitant doctor’s medical advice, as indicated by a public announcement issued by the department’s PR wing on Saturday evening. Medical professionals stationed at the Bangkok Remand Prison mooted the importance of Thaksin’s prolonged stay at the Police General Hospital for ongoing treatment. The nitty-gritty…
In the scenic province of Kalasin, a transformative event transpired in March 2018 – the fitting of an electronic monitoring bracelet on an inmate, captured in a gripping photo by Yongyuth Phuphuangphet. This seemingly minor event sets the stage for a whirlwind of tension and controversy that ensues. We follow the persistent Srisuwan Janya, a political activist known for his relentless pursuit of justice. Friday saw him at the Justice Ministry’s door, petition in hand, fervently demanding an investigation into the alleged manipulation of bids involving the procurement of outdated electronic monitoring (EM) ankle bracelets. An eyebrow-raising sum of 1.6 billion baht had been dropped on these obsolete contraptions. The snag? The equipment was outdated, an inconvenient relic of past years. The tension builds as we realize the sweeping scale of the potential scandal. The plot thickens when Srisuwan explores the connection between the procurement and the mysterious prison release…