The tranquil Muno village in the Sungai Kolok district of the Narathiwat province was shaken by a catastrophic fireworks explosion in a local warehouse over the weekend. The blast resulted in waves of destruction across the area, leaving 12 people dead, 121 injured, and 292 houses with varying degrees of structural damage, with some reduced to mere rubble. These numbers were committed to public record on the official Facebook page of the provincial public relations office on Sunday. Out of the dozen lives lost in the tragedy, the bodies of seven victims were claimed by their families to perform religious rites, while the remaining five were still at the Sungai Kolok Hospital waiting for identification. Fortunately, most of the injured survivors, numbering 111, returned home, while ten remain under medical care at Sungai Kolok Hospital, of which one is in a serious condition. The calamitous incident is currently under the…
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In the world of Thai politics, the name of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has been surfacing quite frequently. Known for their refusal to compromise key policy areas, the party’s fierce determination has been met with mixed opinions. According to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll), the majority of people claim that this stubbornness led to the party’s unsuccessful attempt to form a government and secure party leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, a seat as Prime Minister. The bottom line of this opinion poll, carried out between July 24-26 through phone interactions with 1,310 individuals of diverse background, was crystal clear. Participants were asked to identify what they perceived as the missteps that led to the MFP’s stumbling block in electing Mr. Pita as prime minister. The reasons they cited were varied: 42.98% believed the MFP’s refusal to relinquish some of its policies for extra support…
In the coming days, weather reports indicate that the Southwest Monsoon will notably strengthen, impacting the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This surge is expected to occur from Saturday through Thursday, as per the seven-day weather forecast issued this Friday. With these conditions, an augmented amount of rainfall across the overall nation is foreseen. Particular areas of concern include the Northeast and Central regions comprising Bangkok and the South’s eastern coastline where isolated heavy downpours are predicted to take place. Regions such as the North, East, and the South’s West Coast might face isolated instances of extreme heavy precipitation. The authorities also expect an increase in the size of the waves in the upper reaches of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf, where the wave height could reach two to three meters. Furthermore, waters could surge to over three meters during thunderstorms presenting potential risks for navigational activities.…
With the beginning of the prolonged break in synchronization with His Majesty the King’s birthday leading up till Wednesday, marking the inception of Buddhist Lent, excitement and anticipation among travellers is palpable. This fertile opportunity to explore myriad destinations is often a dilemma of choices, thus we’ve segued into the task of ironing out this crinkle for the wanderers. We bring to you the top 10 most-visited National Parks, echoing the choice of travellers during the same time frame last year: 1. Khao Yai National Park, a sprawling expanse in Nakhon Ratchasima province 2. Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, the serene retreat in Rayong 3. Pa Hin Ngam National Park, echoing the raw beauty of Chaiyaphum 4. Khlong Lan National Park, nestled in the heart of Kamphaeng Phet 5. Erawan National Park, the gem of tranquility in Kanchanaburi 6. Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, a…
In a bustling locale of Samut Sakhon’s Krathum Ban district, nestled amidst the daily commotion, lies a PTT petrol station that recently wrestled with an intriguing incidence. The incident was brought to light when an astute Facebook user shared a disquieting experience from her recent visit to the station. The photograph she posted unveiled a two-litre fuel canister that appeared to be only half-filled despite her having paid for 1.8 litres of fuel. Her account quickly spread around the social networking platform, stirring up a maelstrom of viral posts. The sudden limelight forced PTT Plc into making a public statement about the development. They confessed to the malfunction of the pump’s check valve that was responsible for the fuel mismeasurement, allowing some of the fuel to retreat back into the pump instead of dispensing out. In response to the growing public concern, Jakkra Yodmanee, the diligent deputy director-general of DIT,…
The extended reprieve initiated on His Majesty the King’s birthday on Friday, paving the way for the anticipation of the advent of Buddhist Lent on Wednesday. A profusion of Thai natives are anticipated to undertake millions of homeward-bound journeys and tourist place visits during this interlude. In a recent development on Friday, the Burapha command – a segment of the Royal Thai Army’s Internal Security Operations Command, declared that Chong Ta Kiew checkpoint was thrown open as an intermediate route directing to the Buri Ram province. The fresh route kicks off from the juncture of Highway No. 3308 located in Sa Kaeo’s Ta Phraya district, and extends until it intersects with Highway No. 3446, that guides all the way to the Lahan Sai district nestled in Buri Ram. “It comes as an advantageous alternative to Highway No. 348, the chief route leading to Buri Ram, which usually experiences heavy traffic…
On a bright Sunday morning, the resignation of a prominent general sent ripples of speculation bouncing off the political landscape. As murmurs of his possible political future bubbled away, it fell to the party’s politicians to clarify the unfolding scene: The Palang Pracharath party leader had relinquished his reigns not to ride into the sunset of retirement, but to pave the path for a newly elected executive board. At the previous day’s party denouement, the Deputy Party Leader, a seasoned politician known as Paiboon Nititawan, took to the podium. He offered the assembled crowd a glimpse into the future, decanting the contents of Prawit’s resignation letter, its validity cemented at the precise time of 8.30am. “Fear not,” he reassured members of the party. “Our esteemed General Prawit made a pledge at our previous gathering, a solemn promise to remain steadfast at the party’s side until the end of his days.…
On a late Friday afternoon, nestled within the bustling landscape of Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district, authorities apprehended a suspect known by the moniker Nguyen Van Viet, a 40-year-old gentleman suspected of conducting illicit business. The sobering sound of the raid disturbed the usual humdrum, unveiling an unsettling discovery. A prodigious collection of 468 parcels lay scattered, rejected by their unknowing recipients. Alongside these lay an assortment housing more than 5,000 replicas and lower-quality electrical appliances. Vacuums whirling with inefficiency, wristwatches ticking out of rhythm, mundane blenders, and underperforming power banks. The multifarious, lackluster inventory amassed a staggering net value of 600,000 baht. The lead helmsman of the investigation, Pol Maj-General Theeradej Thammasutee of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, elucidated all the findings in a briefing on Saturday. Allegedly, Nguyen ran an elusive online outlet, cleverly orchestrating a stream of subpar merchandise directly to his customers’ doorsteps. An alarming majority of these…
The bustling cityscape of Chiang Rai was engulfed in ripples of ingenuity and creative prowess over the weekend, as the town’s epicenter, the Central Chiang Rai shopping mall, witnessed the grand launch of the “Tattoo Body Artists” and “Amazing Body Art @ Chiangrai” promotions. Local enterprises and governance fused their efforts to unfold this artistic spectacle which was highlighted by impressive displays of body art masterpieces, carved by local tattoo parlours. Luethaipat Pimonsree, the influential deputy director of the University of Phayao’s Innovative Learning Institute, undersigned the events as vital parts of Chiang Rai’s expansive “Creative City of Design” campaign. This campaign is intricately aligned with the Creative Cities initiative on a global scale, spurred by the esteemed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco). She expressed her admiration for Chiang Rai’ tattoo artists, who’ve garnered fame for their superior craftsmanship and customer service, which is not just top-notch…
It was a remarkable sight to witness the launch of an out-of-the-ordinary, six-day holiday in Pattaya. Tourists thronged Pattaya’s beaches and renowned tourist sites. Above all, the most attention was drawn to the breath-taking island of Koh Larn, located approximately 7 kilometres off the coast. The word among local resorts and lodgings was that all of their combined 3,000 rooms had been occupied! Here comes the surprising part: Previously, a routine day in Pattaya saw ferries filled with Thai and foreign tourists embarked from the Bali Hai pier based at the southern tip of Pattaya. Destination? The radiant island of Koh Larn. Was it any different this time? Absolutely not! If anything, it was larger in scale and merrier in spirit! To manage this increased crowd smoothly, the Pattaya City Municipality joined hands with the helpful Marine Office. As a result, they assigned more officials to keep things under control…