In a riveting tale of high-stakes financial drama, the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) of Thailand has made a striking breakthrough in their quest to mop up illegal lending activities. In a coordinated symphony of tactical operations that spanned multiple provinces, the police have successfully arrested seven suspects who were the masterminds behind some audaciously clandestine lending schemes. Each of these operations boasted a lucrative cash flow exceeding a staggering 100 million baht, leaving many to wonder just how deep the rabbit hole goes. The curtain rose on this dramatic sequence in the serene yet unsuspecting province of Chanthaburi. The first chapter unfolded at the headquarters of a shadowy enterprise operating under the innocuous guise of “Cash Today”. While it might sound like a store offering payday advances or some DIY home improvement saga, its Facebook page was but a façade for its illicit underbelly. The ECD’s leading protagonist, Pol…
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In a momentous leap for cross-border scientific collaboration, China has completed its very first state-of-the-art radio telescope beyond its borders. Nestled in the lush landscapes of northern Thailand, this cutting-edge addition to the global astronomical ensemble is here to shake things up—metaphorically, of course, given its ability to detect even the most subtle of Earth’s tectonic tremors. Standing tall at an impressive 13 meters (or roughly 43 feet for our non-metric friends), this radio antenna is not just a science fiction dream come true but a testament to international synergy. It’s the brainchild of the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory teaming up with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). On the sunny day of May 16, it was officially inaugurated in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai. But wait, there’s more! As if one telescope in Thailand wasn’t enough, a second sibling is under construction way down south in Songkhla.…
In the heart of Bangkok, a neon-lit metropolis teeming with life and energy, there lurks a shadowy issue that’s causing quite the stir. Imagine the grand cityscape, peppered with towering high-rises reaching ambitiously towards the sky. But in a dramatic twist worthy of a thriller, these architectural marvels have become the subjects of a legal showdown. They’re under scrutiny, embroiled in a scandal that could have come straight from the pages of a best-selling novel. The plot thickens as the Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) steps into the limelight, brandishing a metaphorical magnifying glass. Their mission? To shine a light on some dodgy dealings that are turning a beam of scrutiny onto 13 flamboyant high-rise projects across the city. Allegations fly thick and fast: whispers of unlawful practices and a tapestry of dangerous design shortcuts that just might be putting residents at peril. Led by the relentless Saree Aongsomwang, the TCC’s…
In an unpredictable twist of Thailand’s political landscape, Pita Limjaroenrat finds himself back on the scene, sparking a whirlwind of excitement and anticipation among the fervent followers of the “Orange Camp.” With a courageous declaration to ascend to the nation’s prime ministerial role in nine years, Pita’s re-entry is reminiscent of a comeback plot worthy of a political thriller. Pita’s journey faced an abrupt halt when his ambitions collided with the Constitutional Court’s decision to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) back in August 2024. The court’s judgement, a dramatic screenplay of legal and political maneuvers, found the party guilty of attempting to amend the infamous lèse majesté law – a charge tantamount to an attempted overthrow of the constitutional monarchy. This led to a seismic outcome: the dissolution of the MFP and a decade-long political embargo placed upon Pita and his colleagues. Yet, like a phoenix, a new entity…
In a battle against the pervasive clutches of smoking, Chon Buri’s Somdet Phra Boromma Ratchathewi Hospital in Sriracha is roaring forward with unrivaled zeal. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, May 30, the hospital erupted with an electrifying event at the Sri Sawarinthira Nusorn 150 Years Building, initiating a fiery showdown against Big Tobacco and vaping. Leading this valiant charge was the luminous Associate Professor Dr. Sophon Naphathorn, who wears the hat of Assistant Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society and stands at the helm of the hospital. With words as potent as a lightning bolt, he thundered, “Tobacco doesn’t just damage your health—it steals your future.” An unyielding crusader for health, he set the tone for the day ahead. Celebrated annually on May 31, World No Tobacco Day casts a global spotlight on the perils of smoking and second-hand smoke. This year, the World Health Organization…
Drama is brewing in the land of smiles as Thailand’s newly appointed prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is caught in a political whirlwind mere weeks into her tenure. The center of this storm? None other than the controversial appointment of Pirapan Salirathavibhaga to the dual roles of deputy prime minister and energy minister. Political gadfly Sonthiya Sawasdee has set his sights squarely on this move and, armed with the might of principles, has marched to the Office of the Attorney General with fervent demands for a Constitutional Court showdown. Sonthiya, ever the watchdog of the realm’s legal sanctity, is adamant that the appointment of Pirapan raises a constitutional eyebrow—or two. In a formal missive, he insists that the decision may just trample over sacred constitutional provisions, calling for a judicial peek under the governmental hood. Sonthiya proclaimed, “This is about guarding the rule of law,” each word laced with urgency. According…
In an era where rumors can spread like wildfire, Baidi International (Pattaya) Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd. finds itself shrouded in controversy, desperately working to put out the flames. In a fervent press conference staged at their Soi Department of Lands office in Village 10, Director Kham Sae Yang, alongside an elite legal team—Theerathorn Morakotjinda as their esteemed lawyer and Kanokorn Sawatram as the astute legal consultant—vehemently dismissed allegations tying the company to unscrupulous Chinese capital. “Let me make this unequivocally clear,” Kham declared, exuding a confident poise. “We are in no way a puppet for foreign manipulation. Our shareholders and directors are proudly and entirely Thai.” His calm demeanor yet firm words painted a picture of a company caught in the crosshairs of rumor-fueled misunderstanding. The crux of the controversy centers around whispers of Baidi’s involvement with “grey Chinese” capital—a shadowy term hinting at funds with questionable origins.…
The tantalizing tale of Urs Fehr, the Swiss national whose bewildering escape has everyone scratching their heads, is making waves across the serene shores of Thailand. Known locally as “Swiss David,” Fehr has managed to vanish into thin air after being slapped with a jail sentence for a much-publicized altercation with a Thai doctor. The saga has everyone talking about justice, or the apparent lack thereof, and leaves you wondering what on Earth went awry on the sunny island of Phuket. Just a few clicks away from being another run-of-the-mill court case, this story evolved into high drama when the Region 8 Court of Appeal did an about-face. On May 23, they yanked back their earlier acquittal, convicting Fehr of physically assaulting Dr. Thandao Chandam in a tiff that escalated outside Fehr’s posh rental villa. The doctor, who never expected a simple day outside his abode would turn into tabloid…
Picture this: a cutting-edge Chinese radio telescope strategically planted in the enchanting landscapes of northern Thailand. This isn’t just any telescope; it’s the first of its kind overseas, and it’s redefining the way we look at space and our own planet. Crafted with precision, this 13-meter (43-foot) marvel was birthed through the meticulous collaboration between the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory and Thailand’s very own National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT). The grand inauguration took place in the culturally rich city of Chiang Mai on May 16, 2025, marking a milestone in international scientific cooperation. But wait, there’s more! This telescope isn’t a lone star in the cosmic narrative. Soon, it will be joined by a sibling, currently under construction in Songkhla, located in the southern region of Thailand. Together, these celestial sentinels will provide a duet of deep-space tracking and precise Earth monitoring. With our need for razor-sharp GPS, insightful climate research,…
In a reverberating criticism that echoed through the parliament chambers yesterday, Pukkamon Nunarnan, an outspoken People’s Party MP often referred to by her moniker “Lisa,” lambasted the government’s colossal 26.5 billion baht provincial budget. As the numbers were tossed around the room on this third day of the fiscal budget debate for 2026, Lisa boldly wielded her words against the Interior Ministry’s budget, pointing out glaring disparities that seem to be growing roots deeper than ever across the nation. With the deftness of a seasoned orator, Lisa illuminated a worrying trend using World Bank data, illustrating that an estimated 70% of national expenditure showers upon Bangkok, effectively widening the yawning chasm between urban and rural growth. Her rhetoric painted a vivid picture: more than half of Thailand’s provinces, especially those nesting along the borders and cloistered in the furthest south, linger in the shadows of development. The promises that once…