Welcome to a tale that tugs at the heartstrings, yet bear with me as we weave through a tale of unexpected loss and the pursuit of justice in the bustling province of Nonthaburi. This isn’t just any story; it’s a narrative that teaches us about the value of life and the immense repercussions a single moment can have. On a fateful day that the vibrant streets of Nonthaburi won’t easily forget, the pang of tragedy struck when Merisa Phumwisai, a young woman full of promise at the tender age of 21, succumbed to the unforeseen perils of cosmetic surgery. It was October 17, 2020, a date that would forever be etched in the memories of her loved ones. The case unfolded at the Nonthaburi Provincial Court, an institution that stands as the bastion of justice amidst the ebb and flow of life in this teeming metropolis. With bated breath and…
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As the whispers of political corridors turn into a buzz, there’s growing anticipation for a significant return on Thailand’s horizon. The saga of the Shinawatra family continues to capture the nation’s intrigue, with Yingluck Shinawatra, the charming yet controversial former prime minister, potentially scripting her own grand homecoming. Mingling with the festive air, speculations are ripe that Yingluck might mirror her brother, the once-jailed ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in a dramatic return to Thai soil. This tantalizing prospect was stoked by the unabashed insights of political activist, Jatuporn Prompan. Jatuporn, known for his earlier alignment with the fervent red-shirt movement, vocalized his forecasts amidst a whirlwind of developments. It was under the autumn sky when the first piece fell into place – the murmured assertions of the legal luminary and new Council of State inductee, Wissanu Krea-ngam. Wissanu, with his seasoned gaze on the legal landscape, opined that Yingluck’s comeback would…
Welcome, cherished readers, to a riveting journey into the heart of a nation’s financial blueprint! Let’s pull back the curtain on the fiscal theater where the Interior, Education, and Finance ministries are stepping into the spotlight, not for a song and dance, but for a substantial slice of the national budget pie in our current fiscal year. Parliament has buzzed with the numbers game, and the stakes are high as we dance into the details of the annual expenditure bill, poised for its premiere reading on the grand stage from Jan 3-5, with expectations of a final act by April following an intermission caused by the transitioning government ensemble. Enter stage left: Acting Pol Sub Lt Arphat Sukanan, the deputy House of Representatives secretary-general, who on a sunny Wednesday revealed that the 2024 Budget Bill has sashayed into the House. The plot? A meticulous vetting performance that may last up…
Imagine soaring above Yala, your vision sweeping over a mesmerizing tapestry interwoven with ribbons of asphalt, half-submerged under relentless tides. This panoramic spectacle is no ordinary view—it reveals a harsh reality: a battle against a deluge. Yala’s vast expanse is under siege by an unyielding flood, pushing local champions to the brink as they summon every resource, every ounce of energy, to safeguard the community’s soul. The Yala Public Relations Office snapshot captures not just high waters, but high spirits amid crisis. The vigilant watchdogs at the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), led by the astute Surasee Kittimonthon, are keeping an eagle eye on the deep South’s swelling tears. With a forecast that only spells out more of Neptune’s wrath, ONWR’s sage secretary-general doubles as the captain of the Flood-Prone Area Water Management Centre in these southern precincts. Surasee’s pulse quickens at the thought of the southernmost provinces…
Welcome to a journey on the tarmac where convenience meets innovation! Motorists, rev your engines because the gleaming new slice of asphalt heaven known as M81 is now open to whisk you away from tambon Wangtaku in Nakhon Pathom’s bustling heartland to the serene tambon Nong Khao in Kanchanaburi’s picturesque Tha Muang district. Picture this: you’re gliding along on Wednesday, the sun is shining, and life on the M81 is breezy and, oh yes, gloriously free of charge! Amid the festive cheer, imagine cruising through the countryside without the tug on your wallet. The Deputy Transport Minister, the amiable Mr. Surapong Piyachote, has played Santa, declaring a toll-free passage over the New Year holiday stretch until next Wednesday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony wasn’t just your average affair; it marked a milestone in connectivity between the illustrious Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district to the historic charm of Kanchanaburi province. Let’s talk perks, because,…
As the clock ticks down to the New Year, the air is thick with retrospection. Among the myriad stories that have dotted the Thai landscape, a handful of jaw-dropping crimes have truly stolen the spotlight, leaving citizens both fascinated and appalled. Here lies an anthology of five such tales, each more riveting than the last, a testament to the fact that, sometimes, reality can be stranger than fiction. A Teen’s Rampage in Retail Paradise When thoughts turn to Bangkok’s Paragon shopping mall, one imagines a paradise of retail indulgence. Yet on October 3rd, that tranquility was shattered when a 14-year-old assailant unleashed terror upon unsuspecting shoppers. Pandemonium ensued as bullets flew on the M floor, claiming the lives of a diverse trio: a Thai local, a Chinese visitor, and a Myanmar national, leaving four others grievously wounded. An intense manhunt culminated in a surprising revelation: the suspect, a perplexed teenager…
Imagine this: you’re zipping through the bustling cityscape of Bangkok on the BTS Green Line, the city’s answer to lightning-fast urban travel. There’s something undeniably euphoric about travelling above the city, watching the rich tapestry of street life blur beneath you. But what’s this? News has just rolled in, and it’s time to reach for your wallets, dear commuters! The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has just announced a zesty change that’s set to kick off on the cool morning of January 2nd – a new fare for the Green Line’s eagerly anticipated second extension routes. With a sprinkle of excitement and a dash of dread, riders will bid adieu to free rides, embracing instead a flat fare fiesta of 15 baht a trip. That’s right – just 15 baht to glide along the 12.8km from Bearing to Kheha in Samut Prakan or float over the 18.4km stretch from Mo Chit…
Imagine this: a quaint, bustling school football field in the heart of Udon Thani, Thailand, where the whistle of the coach echos through the excited chatter of young athletes. Here, the beautiful game is cherished, a place where childhood dreams are meant to take flight amidst goalposts and teamwork. But beneath this veneer of innocence and camaraderie, a scandal has unfurled like a dark cloud over the green pitch, turning the trust into turmoil and dreams into nightmares. In a gripping turn of events straight out of a movie script, five brave children, aged a mere 10 to 13, have boldly taken a stance against a betrayal most foul. They have journeyed with their families, riding a wave of hope and the search for justice, to the doorstep of the renowned Pavena Hongsakula, a sentinel for the vulnerable at the Pavena Foundation for Women and Children. On a fateful Tuesday,…
With a flourish of determination and an ambition to bring dynamic evolution to policy-making, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin orchestrated a gathering of minds beneath the stately aura of Government House. The occasion? A prodigious meeting destined to breathe new life into the country’s 20-year national strategy, a framework whose original blueprints were carefully penned by predecessors but now cry out for innovation in an era that dances to the unpredictable rhythms of change. Picture the scene: the Prime Minister, with a keen eye on the ever-shifting geopolitical chessboard, presides with vigor over a committee brimming with the nation’s distinguished leaders. Comrades in change, such as House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, and the defense’s permanent secretary, joined Mr. Srettha in spirited dialogue, dissecting the very fabric of the long-term strategy birthed on October 8, 2018, under the watchful governance of the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, a strategy…
Oh, the shifting winds of political intrigue—haven’t they always been akin to a high-stakes drama series? Recently, Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin found himself at the heart of a particularly gripping episode, one brimming with controversy and the shifting of justice-supervision duties that would make even a seasoned scriptwriter’s head spin! So, what’s the scoop? Picture this: you’ve got Somsak, who’s in charge of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and doing his thing when, suddenly, he’s handed a blinder. His oversight powers are whisked away to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga in a move that left the corridors of power buzzing with whispers and theories. Insiders have been furiously pointing fingers at the trigger for such a seismic shift, and the arrow seems to land squarely on how Somsak has been juggling the fiery hot potato of questions surrounding certain… ahem, “privileges” reportedly cooked up for former…