Posts published by “Editorial Team”

In a quiet corner of Hat Yai, Songkhla province, an event unfolded that set the hearts of bystanders fluttering with anxiety. On an ordinary morning, a convenience store on Niphat Uthit Rd found itself at the epicenter of a unique emergency. A wandering eye might have caught the scene — a mother, her face white with distress punctuated by the pervasive sear of the midday sun, standing helplessly next to a seemingly innocuous minivan parked behind the esteemed Florida Hotel. Within the confining interior of this car, a two-year-old girl was unintentionally trapped. The crisis triggered when the unsuspecting toddler fidgeted with the car controls during her mother’s brief departure for shopping, accidently hitting the lock button. Throughout this ordeal, the car hummed gently, the air conditioning running in an attempt to cool the anxious toddler trapped within. The mother upon her return was met with an unanticipated predicament –…

Under the weight of a 48,000 baht debt, a 45-year-old Thai woman was driven to extremes, engineering a sham theft drama and mounting a false police report in an adventurous bid to evade payment. This truth unmasking account went down yesterday, October 18, where she reported the hoax scenario to officials at Mueang Trat Police Station in the serene east Thailand province of Trat, over the phone. Her compelling narrative went on to present an elaborate mise en scène involving four nameless criminals and a numberless pickup vehicle. According to her, she was cruising along the secluded Baan Kaeng Prai Road when the rogue pickup intercepted her way, leaving her with no possible escape. Two thugs then disembarked from the sinister vehicle and demanded her to relinquish her money. Her voice laden with falsehood and concealed fear, the woman spun her tale, painting a vivid picture of her supposed plight.…

Positioned as a beacon of progressive educational strategies, Thailand has officially given its stamp of approval on specific programmes developed by the United Kingdom. Aimed at enhancing English language proficiency levels amongst both Thai students and teachers, these initiatives represent a significant milestone in international educational cooperation. This innovative collaboration was brought to life through heartened discussions held between Police General Permpoon Chidchob, the esteemed Education Minister of Thailand, and UK’s Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Reinforcing the strength of this bond, the British ambassador, Mr. Mark Gooding, also graced the dialogue taking place within the influential corridors of Thailand’s Ministry of Education. Pol. Gen. Chidchob demonstrated strong leadership by expressing his deep-felt appreciation towards the UK government for their support in the conception of an interactive online learning platform tailor-made for Thai students. This revolutionary technological stride opens up fresh and exciting avenues for these young…

Recently, the heart of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, witnessed a distressing scene that went viral on social media involving a local taxi driver and a female passenger. The incident, which has sparked a heated debate about professional ethics in the taxi industry, originated from an altercation between the driver and his passenger, named Ploy. Subsequent to being forcefully ejected from the cab by the driver due to her use of a mobile device, Ploy courageously shared the footage of the incident with the local media, which sparked an online uproar. Upon sharing the video with the regional news outlet, Red Skull, Ploy’s alarming altercation with the indignant taxi driver quickly captured broad public attention. In the widely circulated video, the pair can be heard locked in a fierce verbal standoff. Ploy bravely stands her ground while confronting the unprofessional driver, culminating in her assertion that the driver will undoubtedly face repercussions…

Setting the stage for bolstered bilateral relations, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, extended an invitation for Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to partake in an official visit to the South Asian nation in the upcoming year. This proposal was put forth when the two leaders converged in Beijing to participate in a forum spotlighting Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a project emphasizing trade and infrastructure. Holding the dual responsibility of Thailand’s finance minister as well, Mr. Srettha revealed post-meeting that Mr. Putin had underscored the significance of the Russian-Thai bond. This relationship, which has a rich history spanning over 125 years, has laid the bedrock for thriving bilateral trade and vibrant cultural exchanges. The Thai leadership’s recent move to extend visa exclusion for Russian visitors, from the previous 30 days to now 90 days, was applauded by Mr. Putin. He commended Thailand’s strategy to stimulate its…

November of 2008 was a tumultuous time for Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, as PAD protesters brought the facility to its knees, flooding it with activity before eventually infiltrating the building, causing a complete shutdown. This historical event, documented in a Bangkok Post file photo, would have lasting implications. Fast forward to the present day, where the Central Bankruptcy Court has issued an absolute receivership order against eleven key members of the now-defunct People Alliance for Democracy (PAD). This occurs in light of a bankruptcy lawsuit that stems directly from the protests that led to the closure of two primary airports in the capital. This receivership order, as announced in the Royal Gazette, authorises an appointed receiver to manage the assets of the aforementioned eleven individuals under Section 22 of the Bankruptcy Act. This is a direct consequence of the receivership order. The individuals facing this order include Maj Gen…

In a remarkable display of transnational collaboration, Thailand has warmly welcomed a range of initiatives proposed by the United Kingdom, designed to elevate the standards of English education among Thai educators and students. Helming this significant discourse were two key figures, Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob of Thailand, and UK’s Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Their dialogue on education was also graced by the British ambassador, Mark Gooding, at the Ministry of Education headquarters. Pol Gen Permpoon expressed his profound gratitude towards the British government for their generous offer to enhance the digital learning infrastructure for Thai students. This advancement would offer Thai students a gateway to participate in English language classes, and gain access to a wealth of online databases spanning across the globe. This holds significant value especially for Thailand, given its considerable student population hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The supportive hand extended…

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the finance minister of Thailand and a significant figure on the international stage, recently extended a hand of cooperation to China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during a high-profile forum in Beijing. In a speech delivered at the “Green Silk Road for Harmony with Nature,” a leading event at the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC), he unveiled Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable development and invited Chinese investors to participate in the country’s Land Bridge project. Mr. Srettha outlined three primary areas of focus for Thailand’s development vision. Firstly, the country seeks to expedite its green transition across varied sectors to promoting sustainable production and consumption. He emphasized the importance of infusing new technologies and digital transformation into the initiative, while guaranteeing their responsible utilization for equitable access. He cited Thailand’s commitment to lower greenhouse…

Mothers across the world share a common bond in their ability to hold onto hope in the most challenging of circumstances. One such mother, Buasri Jirachart, resides in Udon Thani, Thailand, and her relentless spirit offers a beacon of hope, not only for her son, Manee Jirachart, but also for other Thai workers held captive by Hamas. Her optimistic perspective took a promising turn when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently offered a glimmer of hope by confirming positive strides in the negotiation process. Manee Jirachart is one of five workers hailing from Udon Thani, who found themselves in the grips of the Hamas following heightened hostilities that unfolded on October 7. An aura of renewed hope and positivity emanated from Buasri when she interacted with reporters at her house in tambon Na Mai in Ban Dung district. The reports indicating Hamas’s willingness to release the captives ignited a spark of…

Touristy Paradise Amidst a Legal Storm in Pattaya City Unveiling developments in Thailand’s Pattaya city, a favorite destination spot thanks to the popular Island destination, Koh Lan. This island is the heart of attraction for a myriad of tourists from countries like Russia, China, and India. This picturesque locale, unfortunately, has been plunged into a legal storm, as Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai takes the lead in handling illegal forest encroachment issues. News of alleged encroachment on forest land close to the beautiful beach of Sangwan, was initially brought up by a local non-governmental organization. This triggered concern from Pattaya City officials who subsequently conducted a survey to investigate these claims. Their findings painted a disheartening picture – almost 10 rai of the forest land had been eradicated. The city’s legal department has been entrusted with forwarding the survey findings to the Royal Forest Department, kick-starting the process of further course…