Taking a celestial view of earth’s terrain, satellite images have thrown light on the expansive damage caused by flooding in various regions. An extensive area spanning over 160,947 hectares has been affected by these relentless floods. The flooding baton has passed through a myriad of regions, traveling from Ayutthaya, Phichit, Sukhothai, to Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi, Phetchabun, and even reaching Lopburi, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Uttaradit, Singburi, and Chai Nat provinces. Witnessing the aftermath of this deluge, one can see predominant damage on agricultural lands, specifically rice fields nestled in low-lying areas flanking the main and secondary rivers. A generous portion, amounting to 67,972 hectares of the affected areas, is utilized predominantly for agricultural purposes. Apart from weakening the agricultural backbone of these regions, the floods have also disturbed communities thriving near these fields, crippling their daily lives and creating obstacles in transportation routes. The Geoinformatics and Space Technology Development Agency…
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At the break of dawn, precisely at 5:30 am, the sleek Fly Dubai aircraft carrying 90 Thai workers peacefully came to rest at the U-Tapao International Airport. The airliner had dutifully brought them back after a harrowing ordeal in the war-torn regions of Israel. The workers were graciously received by several Thai officials, including the distinguished director of the airport. These resilient workers had initiated their journey back home from Tel Aviv, departing exactly at 11 am on Saturday. Their destination was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where a fateful transit flight awaited them. Without wasting much time, they embarked on another Fly Dubai plane at 8pm on Saturday, with their hearts brimming with hope of a safe return. The brave-hearted group symbolized the third wave of Thai workers who have been successfully evacuated since the war between Israel and Hamas brutally erupted last Saturday. This surprise skirmish by…
It was the early morning of October 14 when Air Force Chief, ACM Phanphakdee Phatthanakul, stood before the assembled officials and pilots at an airbase near Don Mueang International Airport. The surface of the interaction may have been routine – a manned flight half-way across the globe – but the circumstandances certainly were not. Taking off at 12.05 a.m. on Sunday, the chosen A340-500 soared into the sky on a 12-and-a-half-hour flight bound for Ben Gurion International Airport in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel. The purpose of the mission? To bring Thai citizens back to the safety of their homeland amidst ongoing conflict. The return flight was expected to commence at 4.40 a.m. on October 16. In the mission briefing, Chief Phanphakdee conveyed a reassuring message to his team. The pilots chosen for this operation were qualified and equipped to handle the task. In a professionally cautious move, however,…
Guided by a profound commitment to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of its invaluable base, True Corporation wholeheartedly ventures into round-the-clock communication services. These come out as perfect gifts for both TrueMove H and dtac customers stationed in Israel, ensuring costless domestic and international call services that shrink the distance to their loved ones in Thailand. This generous provision spans from today, all through to October 31, 2023. This fresh protective measure reinforces the already instituted roaming service in Israel. For TrueMove H and dtac customers, it is a lifeline. This is essentially, an open window to request for emergency facilitation from the majestic heart of Thailand, the Thai Royal Embassy based in Tel Aviv. Besides, both True and dtac Call Centers chip in to offer support, free of charge, a service that has been flowing since October 7th, 2023. Supplementing this lifeline is an information bridge that utilizes SMS…
An alarming situation has struck the tranquility of France, as authorities discern a possible linkage between the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and a recent attack at a school in Arras. This worrisome incident was disclosed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris. On the fateful day of October 13th, unanticipated terror found its way into Arras as an assailant brazenly attacked people within a school, wielding nothing other than a cold, heartless knife. France felt the ripples of the attack through its core, pushing the government to escalate its level of vigilance. Now, it watches, on high alert, braced for any potential upheaval. The Royal Thai Embassy, recognizing the precarious state, has put forth earnest recommendations to Thai citizens and visitors currently nestled within France’s borders. Imbued with a sense of urgency, it encouraged all to tread carefully while navigating the French streets. Areas that once buzzed with…
Renowned Thai restaurant, Xin Rong, has just stirred up quite the excitement on the interweb with its announcement regarding an array of job encumbrances. Promising an attractive salary package in the ballpark of 70,000 to a whopping 90,000 baht, positions waiting to be filled include the cleanup squad, frontline customer service members, and the pivotal kitchen staff. Such generous offerings ignited the social media platforms into a frenzy and before long, the eatery’s job adverts became a sensational hit, primarily due to the lucrative starting salaries. Well, that’s just one part of the story. The twist in the tale comes with the restaurant’s rather intriguing set of candidate qualifications. Xin Rong stipulates that any candidate declaring an interest in the posted positions should have ‘naturally single eyelids’ and hold a minimum bachelor’s degree majored, rather peculiarly, in the disciplines of hot pot medicine or stove arts or anything somewhat alike.…
Stories of distress and courage from Thai workers recently returned from conflict-plagued Israel have the world’s attention turned. Their experiences illuminate questions about the Thai government’s choice to continue exporting labor to volatile zones, particularly the vicinity of the Gaza Strip. Last Thursday saw the homecoming of the initial 41 Thais who were working in Israel, traveling via Israel Airlines flight LY 083. The Thai government shouldered the travel expenses for 15 of them, while the rest financed their own journey home. These individuals only scrape the surface of a statistic – approximately 7,000 out of a staggering 30,000 Thai workers sent abroad – who took up predominantly agricultural roles in Israel . A native of Tak, known as Somma Saeja, unfortunately made it back to Thai soil, reliant on a wheelchair. A causal fatality of the first wave of Hamas attacks, his left knee took a hit, leaving him…
Renowned Thai environmentalist, Niwat Roykaew, affectionately known as Kru Thi, has recently made his nation proud as the inaugural Thai winner of the prestigious Leader on the Frontlines Award. This recognition, hailed by the Asia Foundation, a prominent international development organization based in San Francisco, is a validation of his dedicated work in environmental preservation. At 64, Niwat continues to serve as the chairman of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group, and he is also the director at the esteemed Mekong School’s Institute of Local Knowledge. Niwat’s praiseworthy strides have mainly centered around community mobilization initiatives geared towards safeguarding the lush ecosystem of the Mekong River along with the preservation of local livelihoods. His diligent work in community advocacy has successfully halted numerous detrimental damming and blasting projects that posed significant risks to the fragile river ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. Niwat’s unyielding endeavors in environmental preservation have…
Early today, a group of Thai expatriates, 88 men and two women, made a much-anticipated arrival back in their homeland from Israel. This signified the third such group successfully repatriated in an operation masterfully executed by the Thai government. The heartwarming story of their journey back home stretched across continents, beginning with their departure from Israel. The group set off on their homeward journey yesterday, boarding Fly Dubai Flight FZ1550 at 11 am, local time in Israel. Their journey took them to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, serving as a transition point in their travel. After a brief interlude, they continued their flight, hopping onto a connecting flight, FZ1837, at 7 pm. The final leg of their journey culminated in their arrival at U-tapao International Airport nestled in the Ban Chang district of Rayong province. They touched Thai soil again at precisely 5:45 am. Upon arrival, they found a…
In light of the recent tragic incidents in Israel, the death count of Thai citizens has now escalated to an alarming 28. This situation has urged the government to kick into gear their repatriation process, which is set to move at an accelerated pace, aiming to return more Thai citizens safely to their home soil. The plan was outlined earlier today at an urgent meeting held at the SC Park Hotel situated on Praditmanutham Road. Labour Minister Piphath Ratchakitprakarn elucidated the plan after graciously welcoming home 90 Thai workers from Israel. Another 137 citizens are expected to arrive tomorrow between the early morning hours of 5am and 6am via an Air Force plane that will land at Don Mueang Airport. Citizens will also be returned on various commercial flights, depending on ticket availability. Piphath has urged those returning home to retain their flight border passes as the government prepares to…