In a significant crackdown on transnational cybercrime networks, Cambodian authorities have apprehended four Thai individuals, alleged for their leading roles in a notorious call centre scam operation. Supol Wongwian led the coordinated operations of the scam network, assisted by his accomplices – young females Nisarat Sukasem, Kanokporn Kraisuk, and Kornkanok Singthit. Hailing from Thailand, they are suspected of making fraudulent calls to unsuspecting victims. The allegations levelled against them, ranging from participation in a transnational crime syndicate to fraud and numerous computer crimes, will see them deported to their home country of Thailand to face corresponding legal sanctions. During their arrest, authorities seized various items including mobile phones, bank books, ATM cards and an amount close to 240,000 baht in cash. Supposedly, these individuals were not operating in isolation. Deputy National Police Chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn unveiled a shocking revelation – that the four apprehended in Poipet, Cambodia, formed…
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The Department of Agriculture, in an effort to alleviate farmers’ debt, is strategizing to put central funds into use should the forthcoming budgetary year experience any hold-ups. This initiative is part and parcel of the existing government’s strategies, notably the approach put forth by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, which seeks to downscale production costs. Prior to the public announcement, the Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Chaiya Phromma, revealed during an interview that the delivery of this urgent debt-relief policy for farmers would predominantly fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance. As part of the initiative’s blueprint, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has been tasked with the planning and preparation stages, having held various discussions with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who is also the Finance Minister. Beyond the debt-relief policy, the Ministry of Agriculture is dedicated to providing ongoing support to the farming community for…
As the government finds itself on the brink of unveiling its policy statement to Parliament in the present day, the nation collectively holds its breath. The public anticipates a document that will manifest into actions, to ease everyday tribulations and breathe new life into the economy. Various sector moguls have extended their petitions, thereby imploring the freshly instated government to attend closely to the requisites of their respective industries in their exciting new policy. At the forefront of their voices, we find Thaniwan Koonmongkon, the steward of the Thai Restaurant Association. She proposes that the government takes under serious consideration the soaring production costs in their fresh policy venture. She particularly focuses on the escalating energy prices, which indirectly amplifies the cost of consumer goods. Her arguments lean towards the implementation of strategies to control current liquefied petroleum gas and transportation charges that disproportionately affect larger establishments. This is contrary…
In a fascinatingly unusual occurrence set in the heart of Surin’s Isaan province, a bewildered Thai homeowner found himself in the midst of an odd tale involving a thief who swiped his food cupboard. Now, this was no ordinary thief – abandoning the food pantry close by, thanks to an adventurous stumble into ‘muddy munch’. The hapless hero of our story, Weerayut Choowa, shared his peculiar incident with the Daily News. Weerayut explained that he was no stranger to the petty crimes of the region – having previously seen thieves filch bags of rice and other agricultural yields. However, he was left dumbfounded when his kitchen cupboard, of all things, went missing. As daylight broke, Weerayut woke to find his cupboard had taken a hike, leaving behind smatterings of leftover food, a rice cooker, and assorted condiments. To add more absurdity to the tale, the lopsided cupboard had a broken…
When a mother’s worst fear comes true, the entire world grapples to make sense of it. This was vividly showcased when Somporn, a 48-year-old Thai woman, sought answers to her 23-year-old daughter’s perplexing demise from a high-rise building in Japan, just a day after her arrival there. This harrowing saga came under the scrutiny of the Pavena Foundation for Women and Children on September 10, as Somporn desperately sought their help to find what led to her child, Thanaporn’s, death. Overwhelmed by her precarious financial state, Somporn could not take the journey to Japan herself to pry open the truth. She ardently denies the conclusion reached by Japanese police that her daughter had committed suicide. For Somporn, she deeply believes in Thanaporn’s dream of working as a party entertainer in Japan, to financially assist her mother with opening a refreshment shop and to provide for her own 4-year-old son back…
An extraordinary intervention unfolded today as the police moved in on a network of drug smugglers operating through Thailand and Laos, seizing in excess of 100,000 illicit tablets. The drug smuggling pathway which originated from Laos had been designed to take advantage of the traditional observance of Buddhist holy days when Laotians refrain from participating in activities which are considered immoral. At the helm of the operation was Rutthaphon Naowarat, the supremo of Buriram Provincial Police, co-leading alongside deputies Narongsak Phromtha and Kongchat Lueangsomthap. Overseeing the operation was Wichan Krachangpoth, the executive lieutenant of Buriram Provincial Police and Chief of the narcotics control unit. The operation was a joint effort with contributions from various units including men from the 22nd Special Warfare Group, Troops from Suranaree Task Force and the Royal Thai Army, or the 26th Special Forces Regiment, along with administrative officials of Mueang Buriram, Satuek, and Ban Dan…
In a shocking turn of events, Hope for Strays Foundation, a recognised non-profit body based in Nongprue, east of Pattaya, finds itself in a precarious situation. An invaluable haven to over 300 dogs, the impending expiration of the shelter’s land lease in March coming year threatens the very existence of this refuge. The quest for a secure new premise is urgent, with the current shelter required to be dismantled. Around 15 years have passed since Hope for Strays has emerged as a radiant beacon of rescue for abandoned, maltreated, and neglected canines in Thailand. In the course of the past seven years, the shelter has granted numerous dogs a refreshingly secure surrounding, complimented with love, care and an opportunity to experience renewed life. The shelter’s remarkable accomplishments are praiseworthy- from administering thousands of vaccinations, sterilising over 400 dogs to providing medical treatments to myriads of diseased or injured dogs. In…
Get ready to cast your gaze skyward this coming weekend. A unique celestial spectacle is set to grace Thailand’s skies, with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) revealing that the recently discovered Nishimura comet may be visible from the country on Sunday evening as it journey towards the sun. The comet, recognized formally as C/2023 P1, is named in honor of Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura. Its orbit tracing a 437-year route around the Earth, the Nishimura comet, with its composition of dust and ice, is projected by Narit to come within a span of 125 million kilometers from the Earth on the forthcoming Tuesday. However, Narit forewarns stargazers that the initial attempt might prove daunting as the comet’s angled trajectory relative to the Earth and sun might make it difficult to find. But not to worry, because as early as Friday, the elusive Nishimura comet should be…
With the recent revelation of actor Chawin “Jug” Chitsomboon’s bout with tuberculosis, presumed to have been contracted through close interactions with a friend who succumbed to it in September, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) wishes to emphasize the importance of tuberculosis screening. It’s especially for people with pre-existing medical conditions that could exacerbate tuberculosis. Taking action is an attempt to reduce its spread among the populace. The DDC’s Director-General, Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, cautions the public to remain vigilant. He points out that Thailand is counted among the top 30 nations experiencing the highest active tuberculosis incidence, as per the World Health Organization’s records. Thailand sees a staggering estimate of 103,000 fresh tuberculosis cases each year. Each year, about 12,000 individuals perish due to tuberculosis-related diseases according to the statistics referenced by Dr. Tares. Interestingly, around a quarter of Thailand’s population has managed to build some resistance to tuberculosis. However,…
An aura of suspicion was cast upon a prominent personality, Praween Chankhlai, famously known as Kamnan Nok, when a shocking incident occurred at his residence in the Muang district of Nakhon Pathom. The alleged commander of a sub-district was detained under suspicion of orchestrating a murder. The victim of this brutal crime was a dedicated highway police officer, ruthlessly cut down in his prime amidst a jubilant party in Kamnan Nok’s compound. Numerous police officers were in attendance at the unfortunate event, thereby escalating the magnitude of the incident. Transpired information has divulged that 28 police officers, initially expected to be 26, were present at the murder scene. This revelation was made public by Deputy National Police Chief, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn. The chivalrous victim, identified as Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, was the guest of honor at the fateful dinner party. Amid the festivities, the night took an unexpected downturn…