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In the heart of Thailand, a silent but speedy adversary is making its presence known. Meet NB.1.8.1, the latest variant of the notorious Covid-19 virus, which is swiftly gaining momentum and is poised to become the dominant strain in the country. Spearheading the local scientific response is Dr. Yongyot Thummavudhi, the esteemed director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC). On May 29th, he illuminated the public with insights straight from the trenches of viral research. As per Dr. Yongyot, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is keeping a vigilant eye on several Omicron variants, with the NB.1.8.1 being among six notable ones under intense scrutiny. The curious cast of variants under watch includes KP.3, KP.3.1.1, LB.1, XEC, LP.8.1, and, of course, NB.1.8.1. According to data proffered by the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID), the numbers are telling an interesting tale. For a brief stretch between March 31…

Ah, Chiang Mai! A city known for its charming blend of historical allure and modern buzz, now echoing with the suspense of the impending lottery draw. As the excitement mounts, the local populace finds itself swept up in the thrilling chase for that elusive winning ticket. In every corner, be it the bustling morning market or the lively lanes of Mahidol Road and Mueang district, residents are on the prowl, clinging to hope as they clutch their newly purchased lottery tickets. Despite the skies pouring down with relentless rain, steadfast vendors like Pannee Lu Poo Ngern stand their ground. Strikingly cheerful, Pannee can be found on Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road in the Saraphi district, where even the monsoon struggles to dampen the spirits of those wagering their odds against fate. With ticket prices pleasantly firm—single stubs at 100 baht, a duo at 200 baht, or a tempting quintet bundle at 650…

As the sun cast its warm glow over the lush terrains straddling the Thailand-Cambodia border, a gentle breeze of diplomacy began to take root. In recent days, the rumble of rising tensions between these two neighboring nations has subsided, giving way to a more hopeful dialogue. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took the helm, steering the narrative toward reconciliation, a move eagerly watched by both sides of the border and beyond. Late Wednesday, May 28, a brief yet tragic skirmish unfolded in the early hours near Chong Bok, in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. The gunfire, a mere whisper amid the cacophony of nature at dawn, resulted in the loss of a Cambodian soldier’s life. The incident, nestled in the history-laden backdrop of a disputed border, threatened to unravel into further discord. However, as luck would have it—or perhaps sheer force of will—wisdom prevailed. The would-be harbinger of prolonged conflict, former Cambodian…

Under the bright morning sun of May 30, 2025, a harrowing drama unfolded within the tranquil corridors of Wat Yang Sawang Arom School in Thailand’s U Thong district. A police pickup truck stood ominously parked in the school’s compound, signaling an unusual disturbance that sent ripples of fear through the otherwise peaceful village. Close by, a terrifying event had shattered the neighborhood’s serenity—a gun attack that claimed the lives of three people and left a fourth clinging desperately to life. On that fateful Friday morning, the village of Moo 2, nestled in the heart of tambon Ban Don, became the scene of a relentless tragedy. Pol Maj Maneenanthiya Ketkaew of the Srayaisom police station received the grim call around 9 a.m., setting the gears of a police operation in motion to capture the elusive villain. When law enforcement arrived at the heart-wrenching scene, they found three lifeless bodies—two women and…

On what seemed to be a routine trip home from the market, tragedy struck on Phetkasem Road near the entrance of Wat Don Sai, in the Mueang subdistrict of Photharam district, Ratchaburi province. As the clock struck 5pm on May 29, two women on a motorcycle carrying their haul—a medley of rice, dried goods, and other grocery finds—met with a horrific accident. The sunny afternoon was soon clouded with sorrow as life took a devastating turn. The scene was unsettling. Police Colonel Uthen Amnuay, dedicated investigator extraordinaire, had a front-row seat to the grim tableau as he coordinated with medical staff from Jet Samian Hospital and the ever-ready troopers from the Sawang Ratchaburi rescue team. The sight that greeted them—unrelenting and heart-wrenching—was the body of a woman (somewhere in the youthful span of 25 to 30 years) amidst a clutter of market spoils. The scattered rice, eggs, and pork told…

In the city where drama often unfurls amidst sunlit beaches and bustling nightlife, Pattaya witnessed an extraordinary scene unfold yesterday. As the clock struck 5 PM on May 29, the tranquil skyline was pierced by an unusual sight: a rescue mission atop an eight-story condominium where a 26-year-old Chinese tourist had taken an unexpected plunge—not into the nearby ocean, but into a rooftop water tank. It was a scene that seemed plucked from a surrealist painting, blurring the lines of reality. The mission, orchestrated with precision akin to a symphony, was a coordinated effort by the Sawang Boriboon Foundation Radio Centre, Pattaya City Police, and a slew of dedicated agencies. The water tank, cramped yet towering at 2 meters, presented a daunting challenge. Teams ferried equipment up the building, each step an echo of urgency, as they battled not just the vertical ascent but also the invisible weight of language…

Imagine waking up to the melodious symphony of Bangkok’s bustling streets, only for a sinister headline to steal the day’s spotlight. On May 29, 2025, the usually serene air of the Thawi Watthana district was charged with the hushed whispers and eerie gazes directed at one unassuming residence. The curtains had just fallen on a drama none anticipated but could not ignore — the arrest of a 32-year-old man named Sarun, whose digital activities had led to a chilling discovery. Sarun, a seemingly ordinary individual, found himself caught in the complex web spun from an inquiry halfway across the globe. The National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the United States unearthed a hidden trove of explicit images and videos involving minors. Tracing the digital breadcrumbs, they honed in on a Gmail account linked to this quiet Bangkok neighborhood, triggering an investigation that unfolded like an intense detective…

The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has once again stirred the pot, this time directing its spotlight on the Police General Hospital (PGH) with an intriguing query. The subject of this inquisition? None other than the former executive and major stakeholder of the infamous Stark Corporation, Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon. The hospital, known for its state-of-the-art facilities, is now under scrutiny for allegedly lavishing Vonnarat with a bit too much TLC. As the plot thickens, we journey into a scandalous tale of white-collar crime, looming questions of fairness, and whispers of preferential treatment. Grab your popcorn, folks — this is a story you wouldn’t want to miss! The latest in Thai news might sound like the plot of a Hollywood thriller, but it’s all too real. The Stark Corporation scandal, unraveling in 2023, is now etched in Thailand’s corporate history as one of its largest fraud cases. The drama unfolded…

In a scene that seems to mix the absurdity of fiction with the grim reality of true crime, the quiet Nakhon Sawan province has been thrust under the harsh spotlight of notoriety. Three men, names that once whispered through the bamboo groves and sugarcane fields—Paravee, Chalerm, and Prasong—stood accused of weaving a dark tale of murder and deception that could rival the most gripping of crime thrillers. This saga of intrigue began in the heart of a sugarcane field in Lopburi province. The accused, led by the assertive Paravee, known amongst friends as “Game,” recounted with chilling nonchalance how a seemingly innocuous solar panel battery led to a confrontation turned deadly. According to Paravee, the victim, Chutapet or “Uan,” allegedly attempted to pilfer solar power under the watchful night. What followed next was a quick draw between a knife and a shotgun—Paravee’s finger finding resolution on the trigger. The shot…

In a heart-rending plea echoing across the digital landscape, a loving wife from northern Thailand reached out to the online community for assistance. Her husband, Sorasak “Nui” Intakad, who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), disappeared from their Chiang Mai home on Monday, May 26, prompting an urgent search. Runglamai Jaisooksern, the distressed wife, took to Facebook, rallying netizens to aid in locating her beloved partner, sharing their plight with the world in hopes of reuniting their family. The 39-year-old Sorasak set off from his residence on a trusty Honda Wave motorcycle, the registration 1 กถ 1733 Nakhon Pathom gleaming in the sunlight. His sudden departure has stirred profound concern within his household, primarily due to his condition. DID, a rare psychological disorder, causes Sorasak to manifest multiple distinct personality states, each seizing control at various intervals. Since mid-2023, these shifts have left him disoriented and struggling to remember who…