After the tragic shooting at a daycare center in Nong Bua, which took place in an area where the perpetrator was fighting drug charges, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration proclaimed their intention to concentrate on removing meth from the city. Following a spate of drug-related crimes, such as the shooting at a daycare center and another incident of a similar nature that occurred the following day when a man was arrested outside of his child’s school with two guns and 17 meth pills, the capital city has decided that it is time to try new methods of drug abuse prevention. The tragedy prompted Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to advocate for the city to adopt measures to promote safety and minimize the usage of drugs like meth in order to prevent the proliferation of crimes similar to the massacre. He cautioned against being complacent or believing that something similar couldn’t happen again.…
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Since Thursday’s daycare atrocity, Thailand has had to address some unpleasant issues. Gregory Raymond is a lecturer at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. Raymond raises some concerns for Thais in an ABC News article. The alleged gunman was a former police officer facing meth possession charges after being fired over drug suspicions. The horrifying tragedy has ignited a national dialogue about weapons, drugs, and mental health as spring elections approach. Thailand has few lone-gunman massacres. There’s only one other catastrophe like Uthai Sawan. A Thai soldier killed 29 and wounded 58 in Nakhon Ratchasima in February 2020. Poverty and poor mental healthcare fuel COVID-19. Buddhist stoicism is embracing pain and persevering through difficulties. Since the pandemic began, there has been pain and official hostility. The economy shrank by more than 6% in 2020, and many workers lost jobs, especially in hospitality and tourism. Kids from disadvantaged homes…
According to data from the National Water Resources Office, the twelve natural floodplains located north of Bangkok are perilously near to meeting their maximum water storage capacity (NWRO). As a result of the recent run of storms, the floodplains that ordinarily absorb floodwater and safeguard the capital from river overflows have reached their maximum capacity. The 12 water-retention sites in the lower Chao Phraya River Basin cover a total area of 1.15 million rai (184,000 hectares) and have the capacity to store roughly 1.5 billion cubic meters of additional water. In low-lying areas, the majority of the landscape is composed of rice fields. Before the onset of the monsoon, which is characterized by protracted periods of heavy rainfall and flooding at the nation’s higher elevations, farmers in the region usually harvest their crops. As soon as economically crucial places, including Bangkok, are no longer threatened by river overflows, the Royal…
On October 30, the Russian airline Aeroflot will begin operating two daily flights to Phuket, and a Myanmar charter flight operator would operate three weekly trips, the official added. Beginning on October 30, Aeroflot will operate two daily flights to Phuket, and a flight operator located in Myanmar will operate three weekly flights. Because China continues to have severe travel regulations, not all flights from China to Phuket have yet been brought back. At the same time, airlines from South Korea, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Middle East have announced that they will begin operating flights to Phuket by the end of this year. However, according to Monchai, Phuket Airport will have 13 million passengers in 2019 and 18 million in 2024, which is where it was prior to Covid. In November, which is the peak travel month, at least 30,000 travelers per day are expected to use…
A new police directive that went into effect on Friday allows motorists to use their mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle so long as they do not hold the gadget in their hands. The edict made by Pol General Suwat Jongsudsuk, who resigned as national police chief on September 28, and issued by the Royal Thai Police, went into effect on Friday after being published in the Royal Gazette. The order, which is a new modification to the Land Traffic Act, emphasizes that car drivers may use the phone wirelessly or with a Bluetooth device, allowing them to converse hands-free. In addition, the regulation provides that drivers are permitted to use hands-free devices while driving. It will also be legal for drivers to affix their mobile devices to the dashboard or windshield in a manner that does not hinder their view of approaching traffic. Those who disobey this rule…
On Thursday, a shooting spree occurred in the province of Nong Bua Lamphu, and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is kindly funding the bathing rites for the 36 victims as a sign of sympathy. Saturday’s ceremonies will commence at three o’clock in the afternoon. On Thursday, a disgruntled police officer fatally shot and stabbed 36 people, including 24 children, before turning the gun on himself. Eight of the ten individuals injured in the attack are currently in a state of great severity. In the Na Klang neighborhood of Nong Bua Lamphu, three distinct temples will host the funerals. Twenty of the deceased will be honored at Wat Rat Samakkhi, ten will be honored at Wat Si Uthai, and six will be honored at Wat Thep Mongkhol Phichai. The gunman’s body is still being investigated by a pathologist, and no funeral plans have been arranged as of yet. A constant stream…
The disastrous effects of the floods that have swept across Thailand have continued to be felt in the country’s national parks. As a result of the floods, seventeen national parks across the country have decided to temporarily close waterfalls and other natural areas, according to a piece that was published yesterday in Nation Thailand. The following is a list of the 17 websites that will go offline for an indefinite period of time: Doi Kham Fah in Pha Daeng National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Na Yung Nam Som National Park Hin Samchan, Huay Toei, and Huay Pai waterfalls in Phu Ruea National Park Mae Keong Luang waterfall in Wiang Kosai National Park Tat Mok and Song Nang waterfalls and the Huaibong service area in Tat Mok National Park Mae Ke The majority of the nation’s national parks have been…
After the accident, which killed 24 students and 14 other people, the leader of the Democratic Party went to the local police station in the Na Klang District to help the authorities and find out more about the situation on the ground. The shooter at the daycare center used a gun that he legally got to carry out his killing spree. Thai PBS World says that at the next meeting of the committee, they will talk about the killing and what could be done to help stop something like this from happening again. They will look into both short-term and long-term legislative options to cut down on gun-related deaths and injuries in Thailand and put in place more reasonable and effective limits on registered firearms. They plan to look into the Ministry of the Interior’s gun welfare program as well as concerns about gun ownership and possession as well as…
A pier in Phuket will undergo extensive renovations, which will include the installation of an AI system. The Deputy Chief of the Phuket Provincial Administration (OrBorJor) indicated that the organization’s objective is to improve the quality of service offered to tourists while maintaining their safety. Chief Thiwat Sridokbua is quoted as stating “One of the ideas includes the installation of a security control room as well as more CCTV cameras and an artificial intelligence system.” The installation of parking buoys will permit speedboats and long-tail boats to park in defined lines. According to The Phuket Express, Thiwat stated that the renovation will increase the pier’s aesthetic appeal without harming the coastal biology system. During the renovation, an extra 120 CCTV cameras will be installed. The budget for the project under consideration has not yet been published. In June of this year, hundreds of surveillance cameras were deployed at a second…
Residents of Pattaya have voiced their desire for public bathrooms to be constructed more quickly at one pier. It has been claimed that construction on the restrooms at the Bali Hai Pier has come to a halt. Following the commencement of construction in December 2020, the construction of the bathrooms was scheduled to be completed on June 14, 2021. According to reports from the regional media, the expenditure limit for the project had been set at 3.88 million Thai Baht. The 32 restrooms, however, have not yet been constructed, and reports indicate that the building site is currently overrun with waste as well as construction gear. Residents are already raising concerns about the lack of openness and safety of the project. According to an article in The Pattaya News, the previous mayor of Pattaya, Pattana Boonsawad, stated that the development was held up owing to geographic constraints as well as…