The vibrant island resort of Phuket, a much-sought-after vacation spot in Thailand, has unfortunately made headlines for a series of drowning mishaps recently. Over a brief five-day window, four tourists tragically lost their lives to these incidents. The most recent debacle claimed two young tourists from India while enjoying an evening swim at Karon Beach. Prompted by a distress call at around 8.14pm, Patrol officer Chomphunutch Anahtayakul from the Patong Police Station in Phuket was informed of a double drowning tragedy. The drowned tourists were then declared deceased at Patong Hospital. The victims were identified as Wemah Hashid and Sajer Jatawat, both aged 26 years and natives of India. According to the findings of officer Chomphunutch’s investigation, the incident happened on the eve of August 1, at around 6.30pm. Hashid, Jatawat, and a third friend ventured to have a swim near the renowned Naga statue on Karon Beach. Without warning,…
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The sweeping victory of Thailand’s General Election favourite, the innovative Move Forward Party (MFP) has left the Thai political landscape teetering on the edge of radical reform. In an act of steadfast dedication to their principles, the MFP has dug its heels into the sand over the contentious lese majeste law, effectively dividing the ranks of the Pheu Thai Party and their eight-party coalition. The fallout was rather swift, as the Pheu Thai Party peeled away from their former ally and proceeded to form a new government with other players, despite pulling in second in the General Election’s standing. Cementing their common goals, eight political factions had earlier signed a consensus memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the aftermath of the intense 2023 General Election. The pact, which outlined a comprehensive list of 23 governing principles, included the MFP, Pheu Thai Party, Thai Sang Thai Party, Prachachart Party, Seree Ruam Thai…
Rapturous news has been heralded by the National Statistical Office (NSO), evidencing a prosperous bloom in the employment ecosystem of the country. This comes as a silver lining during the challenging times of today with the release of thrilling figures. The checkpoint of triumph being a skyrocketing increase in the number of full-time employments in the second quarter of this year, in comparison to the parallel timeline last year. A whirlwind of positive change has swept within the employment sphere, as acclaimed by the deputy government spokeswoman, Traisuree Taisaranakul. Enthusiastically unveiling the new-found progress of the employment landscape, Traisuree shared that over 39.7 million people have solidly anchored themselves in full-time occupations, an ascending shoot of 660,000 from last year’s figures. This depicts individuals engaged in work within the bandwidth of 35 to 49 hours in a week. Aforementioned statistics are complemented by an intriguing narrative that has seen the…
In the lush tropical paradise of Krabi, situated at the heart of Southeast Asia, lies the breathtakingly beautiful Maya Bay, a bountiful natural wonder that captured the world’s attention several decades ago as the emerald setting for Leonard DiCaprio’s Hollywood blockbuster, “The Beach”. Stealing the spotlight and commanding international appreciation, this cinematic revelation turned Maya Bay into an irresistible tourist attraction. However, the sheer magnificence of Maya Bay would be briefly veiled from the public eye for a couple of months during the punishing onslaught of the monsoon season. This temporary closure beginning from Tuesday until the end of September was announced by Ratchanok Phaenoi, the gamekeeper of the renowned Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park. Ratchanok cited not just the necessity of bountiful natural rehabilitation as the primary cause behind this temporary halt but also emphasized on ensuring the safety of the tourists. With the monsoon season…
Situated in the bustling city of Pattaya, local law enforcement are industriously trying to track down a man caught on camera menace a group of foreign tourists at a local hill’s viewpoint with a gun. This chilling incident, which spanned for approximately 99-seconds as captured on the video, has grasped the attention of many. The recording of this unsettling occurrence shows a man who seems to come from foreign origins. His age is estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old and he stands at around 170 centimetres in height. The man was seen intimidating approximately 20 men appearing to be of Middle-Eastern descent at the notable viewpoint of Sor Thor Ro 5 hill. Casting a rather ominous shadow, the man brandished a pistol while donning an intimidating wardrobe consisting of a black shirt and black trousers. He was seen motioning the gun towards the head of one man,…
Renowned for its picturesque beauty, Surin Beach in Phuket casts a serene picture of paradise. However, the siren call of its azure waters has recently proven treacherous, claiming the lives of four unsuspecting tourists within just five days. Despite the highlighted warning signage, the relentless waves have shown no mercy. Tragedy struck on Tuesday evening in Karon Beach, close to the revered Naga statue. Three excited Indian tourists found themselves overpowered by the unexpectedly strong currents while out for a swim. Flags of red—signifying danger—fluttered conspicuously along the shoreline, cautioning the beach-goers of the rough sea. Unaware of the peril lurking beneath the waves, the trio plunged into the swirling depths. No sooner were they in the grasp of the mighty currents with the raging sea sweeping them far from the safety of the shoreline. Lifesavers on duty leaped into action, risking their own safety in a daring rescue mission.…
In a surprising turn of events, the Pheu Thai Party, a close-runner up in the existing general election, has drawn curtains to its teamwork with the top-rank holder Move Forward Party. The reason that prompted this unexpected move is the MFP’s stringent stance on altering the lese majeste law. The development was publicly announced on Wednesday afternoon by Pheu Thai’s leader Cholnan Srikaew. The MFP and Pheu Thai, previously co-conspirators in an alliance of eight parties led by MFP to secure governmental authority, held 151 and 141 seats within the House respectively. Together, the coalition accounted for an overwhelming majority, with 312 out of the total 500 House seats. However, the MFP’s failure to clinch a majority vote during the joint assembly of the House and Senate post nominating its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, for the prime minister’s role dealt a blow to their ambitions. This hapless outcome nudged the MFP…
Weng Tojirakarn, the former red-shirt leader, has expressed his distaste towards Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan. The reason behind his disappointment is her public declaration that she will not be using her senatorial vote for the appointment of a Prime Minister, regardless of the candidates. Reacting to this decision, Weng Tojirakarn suggested that Senator Porntip consider stepping down from her position if the refusal to use her voting rights is her final decision. Weng shared his thoughts in a post on his Facebook account. His message was directed at Porntip, as he stated, “An esteemed senator such as yourself, appointed under the 2017 Constitution, must understand that the only way to relinquish your power is through resignation, not by refusing to exercise your right to vote. Abstention, in any form, contradicts the will of the people. Maintain your self-respect and remain true to yourself.” He expressed his concern, “Sans the senators appointed…
The esteemed Associate Professor, Dr Vishnu Atthavanich, from the Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University joined a thought-provoking conversation at a panel discourse aptly named, “Cope and Adapt to Stave Off the Global Warming Crisis”. During this interactive dialogue, Dr. Vishnu raised quite a startling proposal. He suggested that an estimated 1.2 trillion trees would be necessary to plant to counterbalance the carbon dioxide produced within the last decade alone. But to do so in such a brief span is as ambitious as it is challenging, even technologically. An insightful research piece that attempts to comprehend global warming’s overarching effects on Thai agriculture suggests that non-irrigated farmlands are extraordinarily susceptible. The projected average annual damage of a whopping 83 billion baht only highlights this crisis. The study extrapolates that should global warming persist until 2045, the conservative cost to Thai agriculture could potentially escalate to a staggering 2.85 trillion baht.…
As the world commemorates World Breastfeeding Week in the first week of August, Unicef makes an impassioned plea for increased backing from both the public and private sectors in a bid to empower all mothers, working mothers included, to successfully administer exclusive breastfeeding to their newborns. “Studies show that the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand has seen a significant boost, doubling in the past few years. Nevertheless, a considerable number of children in Thailand are still denied the chance to have the best possible start in life,” expressed Kyungsun Kim, Unicef’s Representative for Thailand. “The magic of motherhood is encapsulated in breastmilk. Speaking as a mother though, I am well-aware of the challenges that breastfeeding presents, even more so when it comes to exclusively breastfeeding for at least six months, especially for mothers who juggle both child-rearing and professional life. Such mothers vitaly require support from family, healthcare professionals…