The highly respected Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has gone into high gear to solidify Chiang Rai and Suphan Buri’s standing as key nodes in the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This year’s goal set in its sights: landing a place in the prestigious UCCN list, expected to be unveiled in October. Spearheading this audacious venture is none other than Dasta’s director, Gp Capt Athikun Kongmee. The specialized Thai UCCN Experts Committee has put forth Chiang Rai under the liberating banner of the City of Design category. On the other hand, they’ve championed Suphan Buri under the melodious City of Music category for the 2023 UCCN Call for Applications. These nominations root themselves in the characteristics that paint these cities distinct: their organic identities, the populace’s creative prowess, and their emerging potential as paragons of global creativity, as delineated by the esteemed Unesco. But wait, there’s more! There…
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Dense in history and oozing opulence, a marvelous British mansion that was a royal residence of King Prajadhipok during the late 1930s following his voluntary abdication from the Thai throne is now up for grabs. Carrying a price tag of a whopping £5.5 million, approximately equivalent to 240 million baht, it beckons to luxury home-hunters with a taste for regal charm. Nestled near the quaint village of Biddenden in Kent, it’s a mere 70 kilometers southeast of the bustling city of London. This 27 ha property, named Vane Court, is a piece of architecture that has seen the passage of time since 1419, according to the listing by the luxury real estate mogul, Savills. “A dwelling steeped in centuries of fascinating history, Vane Court carries the unique distinction of being a former royal abode,” elaborates Will Peppitt, the overseer of southeastern sales at Savills. “Potential buyers now have a golden…
Something extraordinary is happening off the coast of Ta Waen Beach, situated in Koh Lan, Chon Buri. Spectacular shades of emerald green are swirling in the sea, transforming what was once a vista of deep, glassy blue into a vibrant, aquamarine spectacle. Though the sight is undoubtedly breathtaking, marine specialists indicate that this enchanting phenomenon may not last longer than a couple of days, tending to fade as swiftly as it appeared. Photos of the remarkable green tides at Ta Waen Beach started making waves on social media when “We Love Pattaya” shared them on their Facebook page. But while the mesmerising hues are not harmful, authorities have advised against swimming in their midst. The primary cause behind this otherworldly marine spectacle is something quite simple – plankton bloom. Sorasak Thongbongpetch, the honorable secretary of the Koh Lan community, explained the cause behind the sea’s dramatic colour change. Freshwater influx…
The bustling Bangkok city has recently witnessed the audacious arrest of a Vietnamese national, identified as Nguyen Van Viet. Strikingly, this 40-year-old individual was taken into custody amidst allegations of nifty public fraud and deliberately imputing counterfeit data in computer systems. Notably, the arrest was sanctioned following a warrant issued on the 14th of July by the Criminal Court, as divulged by the metropolitan investigation division commander, Pol Maj Gen Theeradej Thamsuthee. The capture ensued at his ostensibly innocuous goods depot situated in the Lat Krabang district. Vietnamese national Nguyen’s arrest astoundingly unmasked his earnings, which amounted to hundreds of thousands of baht every month. Interestingly, he minted this hefty sum through a deceptive “random parcel sending” scheme, as indicated by Gen Theeradej. The authorities retrieved a remarkable cache of 468 returned shipments with innumerable goods—approximately 5,000 including varied appliances and knives. Digging deeper into the case revealed a perplexing…
An accident-ridden vehicle lay on the Burapha Withi (Bang Na-Bang Pakong) flyover after a collision in Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan, marking one of the many casualties on Friday. (Photograph by: Sutthiwit Chayutworakan) Nearly 2,000 individuals felt the impact of road mishaps leading to 22 deaths on the first day of an extended holiday season, as reported by the Royal Thai Police (RTP). Deputy national police chief and RTP’s Traffic Police Operation Centre commander, Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote asserted on Saturday about the need for police officers to stay vigilant towards traffic offences. This mandatory vigilance roots from the anticipated surge in road trips from urban zones to provinces during the long holiday from July 28 to Aug 2. The first-day toll stood at 1,871 wounded and 22 killed. Citing speeding as the major trigger for accidents, Pol Gen Roy also mentioned that sleeping at the wheel, lane switching and…
Embedded in the heart of Thailand, the King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), in collaboration with Sinogen-Pin Petch Joint Venture and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), has unveiled a state-of-the-art prototype of an amazing 25-seater luxury rail carriage. Aptly termed ‘Beyond Horizon’, this top-tier vehicle comes furnished with individual touch screens and comprehensive facilities, ensuring comfortable travel for passengers with mobility constraints. Supervised by the project manager of Beyond Horizon and the hallowed dean of KMITL’s School of Engineering, Somyot Kaitwanidvilai, this initiative blossoms from the Transport Ministry’s creative and innovative Thai First Policy. The campaign’s ultimate goal is to infuse a larger proportion of domestic products into the mass-transit infrastructure. With a whopping 40% of the production line’s materials rooted in Thailand, the overarching aim is to prime local rail coaches for an impending nationwide network expansion. Looking two decades into Thailand’s future, there is an anticipated…
Imagine a serene coastal paradise named Freedom Beach, located in tambon Karon, in the Muang district of Phuket. This picturesque location took a somber tone recently when a Senegalese tourist tragically vanished while swimming – his disappearance stirring a wave of concern across the area. Unfortunately, as the gentle waves lapped against the shoreline on a Sunday morning, they brought with them a conclusion to the frantic search. The body of the young man, only 22, was found, putting an end to the uncertainty. Mayor Lt Jadet Vachirasorn of the Tambon Karon Municipality confirmed the recovery of the young man, Cheikhonuna Ba. A team of proficient lifeguards discovered his body at about 6.50 am after the sea had deposited it on Freedom Beach’s sun-kissed sand. Upon the discovery, officials immediately plunged into action. The law enforcement agents, accompanied by volunteers from the Kusoltham Phuket Foundation, dutifully examined the location and…
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…
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.…