In a deeply emotional and charged quest for justice, a 37-year-old Thai woman is taking a bold stand against hospitals in the Isaan provinces of Chaiyaphum and Nakhon Ratchasima. She’s driven by a haunting suspicion that a grievous medical misstep cost her both her health and the life of her unborn child. With the support of the non-profit organization Be One, she is calling for accountability and answers from the institutions and professionals she once turned to for care. Her journey down this fraught path began back in 2019 during what was intended to be a routine health check-up at a hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima. It was here that a seemingly innocuous discovery—a lump on her back—took a fateful turn. Following the procedure to analyze the mass, the medical team diagnosed it as cancerous and advised immediate intervention. However, she opted against proceeding with the treatment at the time, a…
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In the bustling district of Hat Yai, nestled snugly along the railway lines of Songkhla, calamity struck. On the otherwise nondescript date of June 30th, the serene Pom 6 community went up in flames, sending plumes of smoke spiraling into the sky. While distressing, it was a story of resilience and remarkable coordination against challenging odds, painting a vivid picture of a community shaken yet not defeated. The day began much like any other, with the local hustle and bustle, until around midday, a menacing fire erupted. The source of the blaze is suspected to have been a pile of burning rubbish, echoing whispers of negligence that ignited catastrophe. Six formidable fire trucks, with their sirens wailing, forged a path towards the crisis, navigating Hat Yai’s famously narrow streets that seemed determined to deter them. Led by the steadfast hands of Deputy Mayor Jettasukon Petsakul, aged 54, the brigade was…
This morning, the long-anticipated launch of the government’s Half-Half Thai Travel programme plunged into digital chaos as hopeful vacationers were met with technical failures that left them stranded in front of screens rather than sandy beaches. As the clock struck 8 am on July 1st, the virtual gates to discounted holidays were supposed to swing wide open, thanks to the Amazing Thailand app, but instead, they firmly clamped shut with blunt error messages like, “An error occurred. Something went wrong.” Users were either greeted by screen-snapping technical gremlins or tossed unceremoniously out of the digital queue altogether. The perplexing meltdown wasn’t limited to just one app, though. The ThaID application, crucial for verifying the identities of eager travellers, also crumbled under the application onslaught. Thousands of would-be tourists found themselves stuck in a virtual labyrinth, unable to pass the necessary checks, much like forgotten travelers with expired passports. In the…
In a courtroom drama that unfolded in the serene yet vigilant landscape of Thong Pha Phum, justice took center stage as the provincial court handed down a stern verdict. The curtain fell on a tale of greed with Achong and Anusorn being sentenced to five years in the slammer and fined a whopping 500,000 baht each. Convicted under sections 90 and 78 of the Criminal Code, their partnership in crime may have landed them behind bars, but not before they paid a hefty entrance fee to the stage of justice. Their rendezvous with the law was sparked by their unlawful gold mining escapades. Within the lush stretches of Thong Pha Phum National Park and the revered Khao Chang Phueak National Reserved Forest, this duo had dug themselves into a sticky situation. Their gold fever had them digging into a vast realm — fourteen rai and one square wah to be…
In a twist that could rival any nail-biting thriller, the serene island of Phuket found itself wrapped in suspense, as a series of bomb scares unveiled an unnerving chapter for this beloved tropical paradise. The echoes of alarm have ignited a fervor to protect the island’s sterling status as a haven for wanderlust-driven tourists worldwide. At the forefront of this gallant crusade stands Komol Damluk, the indefatigable President of the Phuket Islamic Council. With a clarion call for indefatigable vigilance, Damluk emphatically enlisted the community’s allyship with law enforcement, steadfast in the crusade against the recent spate of terror tremors that momentarily rattled the serene vibes of this sun-kissed isle. “We are a resilient community,” declared Komol in a heartfelt proclamation to The Phuket News. “Such incidents should never imperil the harmonious bedrock or blemish Phuket’s charm as a world-clad jewel.” Taking swift action, Damluk and his cadre of community…
In a story that’s causing quite a stir in Thailand’s political landscape, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra finds herself at the epicenter of an escalating storm. Today, on July 1, 2025, the Constitutional Court, in a dramatic 7 to 2 vote, decided to suspend her from office. The catalyst? A leaked audio clip that’s been the talk of the town, capturing the attention of both supporters and critics alike. At the heart of this political tempest is a conversation reportedly between the Thai Prime Minister and Cambodian President Hun Sen. The dialogue allegedly touches on the sensitive subjects of Thailand’s military strategies and possible treasonous implications. Senate President Mongkol Surasak, backed by 36 senators, filed a petition prompting the court to probe whether the leaked audio had compromised Paetongtarn’s position under Section 170 of the Thai Constitution. With tensions already simmering, this latest development has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. This…
In a wave of emerging prospects, India’s economic vigor is poised to become the wind beneath the wings of Southeast Asia’s aviation sector, casting a favorable shadow on Thailand’s aviation landscape. The pulse of this burgeoning dynamism is captured by IndiGo, an Indian airline soaring towards new horizons. With ambitions set sky-high, IndiGo is curating an elite flying experience, introducing its spanking new business class service, known as IndiGoStretch, to the vibrant cities of Bangkok and Phuket. You can almost sense the slight aura of adventure as IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers paints the picture – a landscape where every new Southeast Asian route is a gateway to heightened travel fervor. India, an emerging giant, is set to rise as the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. Currently ranking as the fifth-largest outbound travel market, it’s a goldmine of potential yet to be fully tapped. Envision a youthful demographic coupled with a…
In today’s digital whirlwind, where audacity often takes center stage, a Thai woman has boldly claimed her fifteen minutes of fame—and then some. It all started with a social media post that was equal parts cheek and charisma, a clarion call for a suitor with deep pockets and an appreciation for the finer things in life. The post—complete with the image of the young lady in a student uniform—sent shockwaves through the online community when it appeared today, on July 1st, 2025. The caption read like an auctioneer’s chant at a high-end estate sale: “I’m not looking for someone who loves me the most, but I’m looking for someone who ‘understands my value’ enough to take care of me without asking ‘why it’s so expensive?’ One million baht a month isn’t because I’m exaggerating, but because whoever gets me will understand.” And just to sweeten the pot, she added, “Looking…
Most people either love it with a passion or recoil from its pungent aroma – yes, I’m talking about durian. This spiky “king of fruits,” infamous for its heavenly taste but hellish smell, has seduced the palates of Chinese consumers in unprecedented numbers. As a result, Thailand, the world’s top durian exporter, has found itself racing to modernize its production in order to meet this burgeoning demand. Even now, Chinese agricultural experts are collaborating with Thai farmers to transform orchards and boost yields using smart technology. According to Zhou Zhaoxi of the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, “Thailand boasts ideal natural conditions for cultivating tropical fruits, and its durians are simply among the finest in the region.” Despite valiant cultivation efforts in China’s Hainan province, local production merely grazes the very surface of the country’s insatiable demand. China Customs data reported that, in 2023 alone, the nation imported an…
Picture this: a serene palm plantation in the Mueang district of Trang Province, Thailand, where the wind rustles through the trees, and nature thrives in abundance. But hidden under this seemingly perfect natural tapestry, a more sinister scene awaited discovery. And it was indeed discovered, when a tattooed arm protruding eerily from the earth signaled a tale of crime and curiosity that would soon unravel among the palms. This macabre discovery brings us to two youths, both 17, who are now under police custody, no longer just high-schoolers, but the main suspects in a case that could haunt the district with the whispers of its dark story. These young boys, veiled in anonymity and referred to only as A and B, have allegedly transformed from ordinary teenagers into the shadowy authors of a chilling narrative, one where a disagreement with a 33-year-old man named Taweechai ended in his shocking demise.…