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Hold on to your racing helmets, folks, because Thailand is fast-tracking its way into the high-octane world of Formula One! The buzz is that instead of constructing a brand-new, multimillion-dollar racetrack, Thailand’s playbook is adding a twist of its own. Picture this: a thrilling Formula One World Championship zooming through the bustling streets of Bangkok. Yes, you heard it right. Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surawong Thienthong, just put the pedal to the metal with this electrifying announcement. Surawong, steering Thailand on this exhilarating ride, has shared plans for hosting the F1 race on Bangkok’s bustling downtown roads. That’s right, the same streets that sizzle with street food vendors, tuk-tuks, and high-energy traffic are set to witness the world’s speed demons in action. This bold vision aligns perfectly with Formula One’s penchant for exciting street circuits, and it certainly seems private sector moguls in Thailand are revving in unison to…

The business arena of Thailand is embroiled in a whirlwind of challenges as nearly 4,000 companies have bid farewell to the marketplace in the first four months of 2025. This marks an 8.3% rise from the previous year, casting a somber shadow over the Department of Business Development’s (DBD) latest reports. In a twist of irony, while there have been 30,148 new businesses making their debut on the stage, the enthusiasm seems to have waned ever so slightly, with registrations dipping by 4.4% compared to last year’s figures. The hesitation amongst budding entrepreneurs is palpable, a testament to the prevailing economic uncertainty. Yet, the DBD has kept a poker face, not divulging which industries have been most affected by this turbulent dance of closures and start-ups. Could it be the mom-and-pop shops, or are the tech wizards feeling the heat? Against this dramatic backdrop, lawmakers are engrossed in a fiery…

The morning began just like any other day for the employees of a local company in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. As dawn broke on May 30, 2025, the energy was palpable as workers eagerly awaited their shuttle bus, ready to embark on another busy day. However, an unusual silence and a disconcerting absence marked the start of this ill-fated morning—a tragic twist awaited just past sunrise. In the quiet pre-dawn darkness, the shuttle bus, a familiar blue vessel of daily commutes, sat immobile along Pathon Road. It was positioned ironically opposite the very place designed to investigate such grim occurrences: the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station. Inside, an unsettling discovery lay waiting to unfold. As the clock ticked past 5 a.m., employees’ puzzled expressions turned into worry and then into action. The bus wasn’t there to whisk them away, and so a swift call was made—an inquiry that led…

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…