The noted Public Health Ministry’s Disease Control Department director-general, Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, has issued an alarming statement regarding the startling rise in dengue fever cases across the nation. In a span of a week, over 5,000 cases have been registered, bringing the grand total to nearly 40,000 reported cases nationwide. Furthermore, a grim tally of 40+ deaths have been linked with the disease as well. This current development bares a strong resemblance to the previous 2019 outbreak, where an alarming 70,000+ cases and over 70 deaths were reported throughout the year. If the present upward spike in the number of cases persists, it might become necessary to instigate rigorous measures swiftly and effectively to curb the spread of this disease. In the face of this crisis, the representatives of the Department of Local Administration met virtually with the public health teams from 30 districts of 18 provinces. All of these provinces…
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In the picturesque border regions opposite to Mae Hong Son’s Pang Moo and Mok Champae subdistricts, an episode of tension and ambition unfolded. According to a source within the Karenni Army, Karenni soldiers took a strategic stance to lay an ambush for Myanmar troopers at their stronghold in Takhaekong. An orchestrated plan by the Karenni forces signaled an escalate in the ongoing conflict, bringing with it a sense of impending encounter. The response from the Myanmar military was as swift as it was forceful. They turned to the skies, making their presence emphatically felt with the roar of FTC-2000G and K-8 aircrafts slicing through the air. The moment from 6 pm on Saturday to the same time on Sunday witnessed a series of four airstrikes as part of a decisive military rebuttal. It was, according to the Karenni Army source, a resounding declaration of retaliation. The aftermath of this aerial…
The harrowing incident unfurled at approximately 12.10pm, ravaging the entirety of the factory and causing extensive damage to both vehicles and residential properties in a 500-metre radius. Those injured in the ordeal were swiftly transported to nearby medical facilities for urgent care and treatment. Satit Khamnorkaew, the esteemed mayor of the San Pu Loei subdistrict municipality, relayed that safety measures were promptly implemented, with firefighters barring access to the disaster-stricken area. Their primary concern was the latent threats posed by the potassium reserves within the factory, which carried the potential to instigate a series of consecutive explosions. To aid those detrimentally impacted by this calamitous event, a help center has been established in the locality. Khamnorkaew added ruefully how history seemed to be repeating itself, given that the factory had fallen prey to another equally devastating explosion six to seven years prior. In a bid to unravel the mystery surrounding…
Credit: vecstock and Freepik Thailand is currently grappling with relentless rainfall that has covered 44 provinces, including Bangkok, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). With a dense 80% rainfall blanketing the area, heavy downpour is expected to continue for the ensuing 24 hours, making landslides and flash floods concerning possibilities, particularly in lower-lying and hillside areas. While the downpour is mainly concentrated in the low northern, northeastern, central, and west provinces, including Bangkok, the eastern and southern regions aren’t entirely spared either. There’s an anticipatory alert of accumulated downpours leading to sudden flash floods and landslides, due to the foreseen heavy rainfall over the eastern region. A moderate monsoon trough intersecting the lower north-central, east, and lower northeastern areas and extending to the low-pressure zone off the southern coast of Vietnam is at the root of the rainfall. A relatively active southwestern monsoon persists over the upper Gulf…
During an enlightening seminar held at the illustrious Eastin Grand Hotel Phya Thai in the heart of Bangkok, Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the esteemed director-general of Thailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) dissected and discussed the potential repercussions of “The Decoupling of Key Industries Between the United States and China for Thailand’s Trade Economy”. This seminar also saw delegates from the Thai Chamber of Commerce in China, the Thai Shipper’s Council, and VISUP Co. Ltd converging in a highly collaborative effort with Thammasat University. Poonpong touched upon the fascinating subject of turning the tide in trade confrontations, explaining how actions such as the passing of the Chip and Science Act 2022 by the US came into play. This Act was a strategic move to incentivise the burgeoning of domestic semiconductor industries. This, along with passing the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, aimed at propelling the auto industry, have resulted in significant knock-on…
As we cast our eyes towards the impending year, a glimmering beacon of optimism appears to be illuminating the path of Thailand’s economy. Its beacon, according to a highly respected Thai economist, is the influential machinery of China’s economy. This insightful perspective was put forth by Kirida Bhaopichitr, esteemed Director of the Economic Intelligence Service at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) during a recent dialogue with Xinhua, China’s state news agency. Kirida, utilizing her profound economic acumen, noted the symbiotic cocktail of China’s rapid economic growth and progressively robust collaboration with Thailand across various industries, as pivotal to Thailand’s journey of economic resurgence. Moreover, China’s clout is perceived as a protective shield against potential volatility emerging from globally sluggish economic growth. Broaching the nitty-gritty, Kirida underlined a slew of elements that can impart strain on Thailand’s export sector. These include the fickle behavior of Thai baht’s exchange rate, unforeseen…
Internationally acclaimed Thai clairvoyant, Dr Plai, recently sent shockwaves throughout the country with his forebodings of possible intense challenges facing Thailand from August going forward. The psychic’s predictions hint at the potential fallout of another lockdown scenario, coupled with widespread social unrest and even a streak of anarchy on the streets. During an interview on the popular talk show Khui Laek Daed Deuk, with the well-known host Mod Dam Kachapa Pha, Dr Plai shared his insights about the future. He harbingered an escalation in turbulence, especially involving young Thai women, while also placing emphasis on the international community’s magnified focus on Thailand’s affairs and their anticipated calls for aid. Dr Plai also flagged the possibility of mounting disruptions spearheaded by “people with gold heads” – leveraging local jargon to refer to foreigners. He expressed concerns about the consequential economic instability this could incite within the country. The psychic anticipated that…
An unfortunate deluge in Thailand culminated in a gruesome traffic catastrophe that claimed the lives of two Burmese labourers. This accident involved a car and a motorcycle, and it took place along Chonprathan Road within the Damnoen Saduak District nestled in Ratchaburi Province. A heavy toll was exacted as two lives were lost instantly at the site of the accident. On the night of the tragedy, local law enforcement and healthcare providers from Damnoen Saduak Hospital were swiftly dispatched to the scene following an alert regarding a fatal car-motorcycle collision. The severity of the crash was blatant, with the extensive damage evident on the Honda vehicle, bearing licence plate Kor-9631 Nakhon Pathom. A few metres apart lay the remains of a Honda Wave motorcycle with the plate 1 Kor-6855 Nakhon Pathom, alongside an impaired trolley. Facing this dire scenario, 42-year-old Thosaporn Lewbang, the driver of the Honda car, stood six…
Image acknowledgement: Sanook. An urgent call to wipe out mosquitoes has been deployed by Thailand’s Public Health Ministry, responding to a rapid surge in dengue fever infections. The country is gripped by an alarming weekly spike of around 5,000 new cases, according to Thares Krassanairavirong, the Disease Control Department’s director-general. This unsettling trend has led the government to adopt this stern approach. The virus has unleashed its wrath predominantly in 30 districts, notably Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Phetchaburi, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ubon Ratchathani, Krabi, Phuket, Songkhla, Satun, Narathiwat, and the capital – Bangkok. The devastation has seen nearly 40,000 dengue fever cases since the beginning of the year, with approximately 40 resulting fatalities, as stated by Thares. The situation appears to stretch beyond control as weekly numbers continue to climb. Staggeringly, they are nearing the statistics of 2019 which documented an estimated…
With technological advancements playing a lead role in our lives, even the darker side of society has started to make use of it. In Thailand recently, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has warned about a new breed of cyber fraud involving Android smartphones. In particular, users have been tricked into believing that they’re simply updating their ThaID app. However, they are unwittingly enabling scammers to take over their mobile devices to pilfer their funds. Suspicious activity of this nature was first reported to the CCIB by the Department of Provincial Administration (DPA), who have been receiving numerous complaints. The department’s spokesperson, Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen, confirmed these claims. According to him, the DPA is aware of the issue, as the scammers have designed their scheme to mimic the ThaID initiative, a mobile application originally developed for Thai citizens as a digital alternative for their physical ID cards. Akin to…