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Once upon a time, in the heartwarming coastal district of Pran Buri in the alluring province of Prachuap Kiri Khan, the humble Wang Pong train station finds itself at the center of a well-intentioned yet precarious tale. Here, an ambitious plan by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to install a dashing hydraulic lift has recently been met with raised eyebrows and a wave of safety concerns that could rival the intrigue of a Shakespearean drama. Envisioned as a modern-day chariot for wheelchair-bound citizens and pedestrians alike, the hydraulic lift was designed to defy the barriers imposed by the relentless tracks. Yet, as the plot thickens, it turns out that the design might have been more Icarus flying too close to the sun than Daedalus navigating the labyrinth with cunning wit. The deputy director-general of the Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Mr. Atiphu Jittanukrao, donned his detective hat, uncovering concerns…
Welcome to the rollercoaster tale of Prapakorn Winaisathaporn, better known as Dr. Keng, a former lecturer whose life took an uncharted detour into the wilderness of legal battles and mental health advocacy. This is a story that made its way into the limelight earlier this month, with Dr. Keng’s heartfelt interview grabbing headlines on Channel 3 television. Let me set the scene: Imagine dedicating years to academia, only to find your mental well-being hanging by a thread. This is the cruel reality Dr. Keng had to face, prompting her to step down from her cherished position at Mae Fah Luang University in the picturesque province of Chiang Rai. But what followed was no serene retreat — the university slapped her with a colossal 16 million baht lawsuit, demanding the return of scholarship funds. The plot thickens. The specter of this financial burden haunted Dr. Keng, who sought refuge in the…
Amid an all too real spectacle reminiscent of Venice gone askew, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin waded through the waterlogged streets of Rangae district. Much like an adventurer navigating uncharted territories, the premier’s Tuesday odyssey was set in the flood-laden landscape of Narathiwat, his eyes surveying the deluge that Mother Nature had unkindly bestowed upon the far South of his dominion. A snapshot, captured in time, shows him against a tableau of nature’s unchecked fury—a visual dispatch from Government House that encapsulates the gravity of the situation. The far South was in the thrall of an aquatic assault, with rainclouds playing a relentless symphony above at least five provinces. The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha, absorbing the scenes of his drenched surroundings, made his sojourn to Chana district—a land marred by a merciless low pressure system’s unwelcome stay. Here, he was greeted with stories of devastation but also of resilience, as officials…
Embarking on a voyage of steadfast leadership and political tenacity, Thailand’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the esteemed Srettha Thavisin, has voiced a resolute desire to captain the nation’s helm through the entirety of his four-year mandate. Amidst the turbulent waves of political discourse, he stands as a beacon of stability, declaring with unwavering conviction that there are currently no navigational charts being drawn up to invite the opposition Democrat Party aboard the coalition government’s ship. In an enthralling exchange, Mr. Thavisin, who doubles as the sentinel of the nation’s treasury, articulated the coalitional crew’s unremitting efforts, each minister vigorously manning their post, united in the singular cause of propelling Thailand forward. On inquiries concerning potential cabinet reshuffles, our Prime Minister’s response twinkled with the mystery of the unknown: “The future is uncertain, but as of today, we are quite happy. I believe all ministers are working to the best…
Imagine a nation on the cusp of a new fiscal chapter, the bustling corridors of power echoing with decisions that shape an entire country’s economy. That’s exactly the scene set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as he announced, with a flourish of anticipation, the approval of the 2024 Budget Bill by the cabinet—a pivotal document teetering on the edge of parliamentary scrutiny. As the clock strikes the hour of determinism, this financial blueprint is slated to glide through the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives. The dates are circled in red on the nation’s calendar: January 3-4, where the first chapter of the bill’s examination will unfold. Riding the chariot of time into the fiscal future, Thailand embarks on a year already in motion since October 1, with an ambitious 3.48 trillion baht fuelling its journey. In the labyrinth of budgetary mazes, this figure stands tall, towering with a…
Welcome to a bold new era in Thailand’s war on drugs, where the mastermind at the helm is none other than Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Picture the scene: a buzz of anticipation fills the air at the Bitec Exhibition Hall in Bang Na, where a crowd of ministers, state agencies, and civil society luminaries hangs on every word of the Prime Minister’s impassioned speech. “The situation remains a concern,” he declares, unveiling a plan of attack penned under the government’s ironclad emergency policy on narcotics control. Why this sudden mobilization, you ask? Well, the land of smiles has been frowning at an unnerving wave of high-stakes, drug-related shenanigans. Imagine drugs swooshing across borders, shady deals inked in the shadows of bureaucracy, and a pyrotechnics show that put a whopping 340 tonnes of narcotics to the torch. These are just the curtain-raisers to Thailand’s pressing substance saga that’s called the government…
Welcome aboard the riveting journey through treacherous waters, where the specter of illicit deeds and clandestine operations loom large. Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve recently ventured deep into the abyss of the underworld and surfaced with a tale so thrilling it would put the most gripping of ocean sagas to shame. Allow me to regale you with the story of “Poseidon 1,” a sting operation that plunged right into the heart of the ocean’s darkest secrets—drug trafficking. Picture this: an ordinary day at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau is suddenly electrified with the buzz of victory. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, with a gleam of triumph in his eye, unveils the fruits of a heroic operation—a mountainous 1.2 tonnes of ketamine and a staggering 999 kilograms of the nefarious crystal methamphetamine, infamously known as “ya ice.” This, my friends, was no miserly catch; it heralded the downfall of a major drug cartel run…
Welcome to a spectacle of twinkling lights and celebratory cheer, right here in the heart of Bangkok! Samyan Mitrtown shopping centre has become an arena of luminescence that mesmerizes the young and the old alike, as cascades of radiant displays dance along the pedestrian tunnel. It’s not just a light show; it’s an enchanting prelude to the grandest of all festivities – the New Year. But amidst the laughter and the countdown excitement, there stands a body that ensures the gaiety doesn’t turn into a gamble with safety: the Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA). It’s like having a guardian angel, but this one’s armed with a hefty safety regulation manual and a steadfast commitment to ensuring that revelers can welcome the New Year wrapped safely in the embrace of joy. Governing this operation is none other than Bangkok’s very own captain of safety, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. On a fine Tuesday, with…
In the bustling heart of Bangkok, history was made with a single tick on a ballot at a Dusit district polling station. Here, amidst the vibrant hum of Thailand’s capital, citizens embodied democracy, voicing their vision for the nation’s charter during the 2016 referendum. It’s essential to note that the winds of change didn’t quiet down with that event. Fast forward to the present day, and we find ourselves at the precipice of something equally monumental. Wielding the torch of change is none other than Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who also helms the role of chairman of the revered committee tasked with the herculean duty of redrafting the very sinews of Thai governance. The driving question that awaits the masses, poised to make its appearance in the theater of referenda, cuts to the core of the constitution – should everything bar the sacrosanct Chapters 1 and…