In a laudable testament to progress and innovation, the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), under the directive of Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has made substantial headway in a span of five years. According to PM Prayut, this achievement mirrors the surge in innovation and research endeavours within the same timeframe. In a recent tour to closely inspect the proceedings of the EECi, PM Prayut was joined by Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Labour Minister, Suchart Chomklin. This hands-on inspection led them across the expanse of the Wangchan Valley, situated in Rayong’s Wang Chan district. The EECi, a project conceived under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) umbrella, aspires to create an environment that fosters innovative ideas. These groundbreaking concepts are envisioned to infuse a new streak of vitality into ten industries nominated at a national level. Under the purview of…
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Tragedy struck on the arterial Motorway 7 today, as a deadly crash between a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler cast a sombre shadow on the bustling Nong Pla Lai district nestled in the heart of Pattaya, Chon Buri. The chilling reports from police on-site suggest a chilling storyline of high-speed travel, as the motorcycle seemed to have slammed into the lorry sans any braking intervention. Our spectators find themselves in the middle of an unfolding enigma as the crash probe goes under a fine-toothed comb. Post the accident, the crime scene witnessed a heartbreaking sight of a white Honda Wave 125i motorbike adorned with a red license plate, its condition mutilated by the devastating aftermath of the crash. Its faithful odometer had frozen time at a bone-rattling speed of 100 kilometers an hour, painting a picture of the motorcycle’s reckless velocity before the fateful collision. Close to the wrecked motorcycle, lay…
In the heart of Thailand’s central province, Kanchanaburi, an Iraqi man was apprehended today by immigration police officers after avoiding detection for nearly 15 years as an overstayer. This arrest is just a small part of a nation-wide initiative conducted by the Royal Thai Police and Immigration Bureau to clamp down on illegal immigrants dispersed across the country. The law enforcement agencies’ careful and methodical investigations yield results at the province level, which, most recently, unveiled the case of this Iraqi national whose name is Oday Jabbar Khudhair. This 43-year-old man had been craftily hiding in plain sight within a guest house nestled in Kanchanaburi. Swiftly, at the stroke of 11 am, Kanchanaburi Provincial Immigration Officers arrested Khudhair with precision, bringing an end to his long-running evasion. Following a detailed audit of the records, it was ascertained that Khudhair first arrived in Thailand on the 24th of May, 2008, armed…
In an exciting new collaborative endeavor, Mahidol University and IRPC Public Company Limited have united under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership was formed under the leadership of two influential figures: Prof Dr. Banchong Mahaisavariya, the sitting President of Mahidol University, and Kris Imsang, who fulfills the role of President and CEO at IRPC. The aim of this alliance is to drive academic innovation, spearhead cutting-edge research and development, and accelerate the advancement of medical technology. This collaborative venture serves the higher purpose ushering Thailand into an era of innovation-based economy. The signing of the MoU took place at the illustrious Energy Complex, Building B. Part of the partnership’s immediate plans includes developing Photopolymer Resin, a fundamental material for creating Dental Models through 3D printing. The potential of this innovative technology is immense, promising a wide range of commercial benefits, and catalysing Thailand’s evolution into an innovative, knowledge-based economy.…
As part of an ambitious move to boost its tourism prospects, Hua Hin Airport, which is under the management of the Department of Airports (DoA), is gearing up for a substantial upgrade that will catapult it onto the global stage. This exciting development was recently substantiated by the airport’s acting director, Rattapol Charoenphon. Fulfilling its ambition of international status, Hua Hin Airport has made considerable progress in its journey, majorly focusing on runway extension. The newly extended runway spans a length of 2.1 kilometres and a width of 60 metres, with enough room to welcome Airbus A320 aircraft. Additionally, the airport has secured sufficient parking space to accommodate three of these planes. Currently, Thai AirAsia is the only airline offering a non-stop service between Hua Hin and Chiang Mai, operating three times a week. However, according to Rattapol, the plan is to extend the airport’s services far beyond this, nurturing…
In a chilling revelation, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has alerted the public to an alarming surge in online fraudulent transactions related to restaurant reservations. Unveiling a mammoth financial loss in excess of 140 million baht incurred by consumers in July alone, the CCIB has squarely blamed deceptive online practices. The prime modus operandi in these scams, as shared by the CCIB spokesperson, Police Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen, revolved around bogus bookings for restaurant buffets during festive occasions and public holidays. The unscrupulous cyber tricksters systematically misused imitation Facebook accounts, portraying them as well-known hotels or eateries. These fraudulent pages pitched enticing deals to pull in unwary customers. In the words of Pol. Col. Kissana, “We’ve noticed that these fraudulent Facebook pages tend to be recent creations, or established accounts with plentiful followers. By changing the name of popular Facebook pages to closely resemble a known hotel or restaurant, the…
Renowned oil and gas enterprise, PTT Plc, has estimated that its subsidiary, Arun Plus Co, is set to turn profitable within a span of three to five years, triggered by a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) among the Thai populace. A vision of a futuristic, sustainable energy landscape led PTT to create Arun Plus three years ago, marking their foray into the EV sector. Ever since its inception, Arun Plus has maintained a consistent focus on EV assembly, EV rental service advancements, and battery production ventures. It aspires to pioneer the establishment of a thriving EV ecosystem in Thailand. One of the strategic moves towards this goal is Arun Plus’s association with NV Gotion Co, a joint venture in the battery business. A substantial 51% stakeholder in this venture, with Gotion Singapore Pte owning the remaining 49%, this enterprise delineates an ambitious blueprint to develop a fully-equipped battery…
An eminent discussion instigated by Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit is scheduled to transpire today, with a critical evaluation of the repercussions the current drought scenario, incited by the notorious El Niño weather phenomenon, poses to the steady rise in the price of rice. Simultaneously, the all-seeing eyes of the Commerce Ministry, under the custodianship of Mr. Wattanasak Sur-iam, the helm-holder of the Internal Trade Department, are subjected to the constant monitoring prices of goods, particularly those of agricultural products, whose stability has been rattled by the devastating effects of the ongoing drought. Ironically, the current narrative upholds the bagged rice price as ‘normal’, despite the reverberating claims across newsrooms, forewarning a precipitous hike in rice prices subsequent to India’s stern imposition of a ban on non-basmati white rice exports, compounded by the drought’s calamitous bite on production. Mr. Wattanasak, in defence of this stance, declared that the prevalent price of…
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are currently conducting operations in search of the people responsible for the perplexing explosions that disrupted the serene settings in the districts of Mueang, Yala, and Sungai Kolok in Narathiwat on a fateful Saturday night. This unfortunate episode led to two innocent onlookers receiving injuries, bringing with it an unexpected wave of apprehension within the community. In the blast that occurred in Sungai Kolok, thankfully, there were no casualties reported. But the explosion in Yala saw the tragic demise of the peace and tranquillity of two innocents bystanders who were caught off guard. The authorities have identified the victims to be Sapina Samaeng and Phimlaphat Silarot. Both of them being mere 22-years-old, they were taken to hospital immediately after the incident. Relying on statements provided by both victims, the RTP stated that they had failed to notice any suspicious activities just before the explosion. The…
Tha Kharm authorities have captured a drug-addicted individual suspected of attempting a violation on an innocent Thai woman within her home boundaries in Bangkok’s Jom Thong district. The man, having a track record marred with unlawful acts and recently pardoned from prison time last year, is under the investigative eye of the law yet again. The victimized lady, an industrious 24-year-old who goes by the name Ae, shared her harrowing experience with ThaiRath, stating that the horrendous event took place on the bright morning of August 5. Ae recalled how Autsakorn U-ngansin, the alleged perpetrator, deceitfully approached by parking his motorbike in front of her automobile and crept into her unprotected home. She encountered the 34-year-old suspect inside her second-floor residence, where he allegedly assaulted her physically and armed with a knife, menaced to inflict harm on her. Autsakorn intended to violate her forcefully, but she bravely fought back, screaming…