Welcome to Phuket, where the sun-soaked beaches aren’t the only thing that’s bustling. As of January 29, 2025, the island’s job market is blazing with vitality, boasting an impressive employment rate of 99.15%, according to a recent report unveiled by the Phuket Subcommittee on Labour Development and Provincial Vocational Training Coordination (SVTC). This outstanding news emerged during a vibrant meeting at the Phuket Skill Development Institute 21, presided over by Deputy Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri. Phuket, with a population of 619,978 residents, is clearly on the move. Out of 500,422 individuals of working age (that’s anyone 15 years old and over), a whopping 355,350 people are engaged in the labor force, with an enviable 352,288 gainfully employed. It leaves only a smidgeon of 3,062 folks, or 0.86%, on the hunt for jobs. Despite this high employment rate, the island’s businesses are continuously on the lookout for fresh talent. From September to…
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In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, a simple journey turned into a devastating event when a trailer truck collided with a motorcycle at a petrol station entrance, claiming the life of a 29-year-old man from Kamphaeng Phet. This somber incident unfolded at 3 p.m. on the afternoon of January 29, casting a shadow over what should have been a routine trip with his girlfriend. The young man’s name was Tianchai, a devoted boyfriend, whose last moments were defined by a heroic act of love as he attempted to save his girlfriend, Namfon, from impending danger. The site of this tragic accident was kilometre marker 27 on the inbound side of the Asia Highway, nestled in the heart of Bo Phong within Nakhon Luang district. Lieutenant Anusorn Muakthong, a deputy inspector from Nakhon Luang Police Station in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, stood amidst the chaos, piecing together the accident’s grim…
A romantic evening in vibrant Pattaya morphed tragically into an unforeseen nightmare for a Russian couple. As the tropical breeze accompanied their twilight stroll, a peril bred on two wheels catapulted their loving moment into a heart-wrenching disaster. Late on the 29th of January, under the dim glow of Jomtien Second Road’s streetlights, the night met an abrupt interruption when a speeding motorcycle collided with the unsuspecting pair, abruptly claiming the life of the husband and critically injuring his wife. This ill-fated incident unfolded just shy of midnight. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Unit was stirred into action by a distress call at 11:30 PM, signaling a grave collision involving a large motorcycle and hapless pedestrians in Pattaya’s Nong Prue subdistrict, nestled within the Bang Lamung district of the bustling Chon Buri province. Emergency responders, upon arrival, were confronted with a scene of chaos: a KTM 1200cc motorcycle lay wrecked, its…
Welcome to the bustling streets of Pattaya’s Buakhao area, where the vibrant nightlife is marred by an alarming trend of unruly motorbike traffic. It’s as if these daredevils have taken the city’s one-way restrictions as mere decoration as opposed to actual traffic regulations on the notorious Soi Honey and Soi Diana. In the heart of this entertainment hotspot, chaos against the lawful current is unfortunately the running theme, transforming peaceful strolls and drives into survival expeditions. Although the roads are clearly marked with one-way signage as bold and bright as the city’s neon lights, they might as well be invisible. Cheeky riders have developed a penchant for ignoring these signs, playing real-life games of chicken as they barrel down streets the wrong way. It’s an everyday spectacle that has locals clutching their seats and adventure-hungry tourists diving for cover when crossing the street. Residents and business owners, the true lifeblood…
In a gripping tale that could easily be mistaken for the plot of a gritty crime flick, Chon Buri police are knee-deep in a web of intrigue and deception. This saga revolves around five Thai men entangled with a notorious Chinese syndicate, surrendering to authorities following a gruesome assault on a Chinese businessman, all in a sinister attempt to seize his share in a bustling Pattaya pub. The fateful events unfolded on a seemingly ordinary night, September 14, setting the stage for an extraordinary confrontation. Chen Jing, a prominent Chinese businessman aligned with a celebrated Pattaya pub, found himself at the heart of a harrowing ambush. The mastermind behind the ominous attack was none other than Li Jia Rui, or as he’s enigmatically known in shadowy circles, Bobby. Their desperate gambit? Coercing Chen into relinquishing his burgeoning stake in the joint venture. Irrevocably shaken yet resolute in his quest for…
In the bustling lanes of Samut Songkhram province, a dramatic incident unfolded that seemed straight out of an action movie script. As the clock struck 9 PM on the 29th of January 2025, the serene night was shattered by a sudden collision on the infamous Rama 2 Road. What initially seemed like just another traffic mishap soon unraveled into a chaotic scene involving a white Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, a mighty six-wheel Hino truck, and a bystander BMW sedan. The stars of this unintended auto drama were a weary Chetawat Pengpinit, a 40-year-old whose day took an unexpected turn when he found himself trapped within the confines of his crushed pickup. The Isuzu, which bore a Bangkok license plate reading 8 กญ 5373, had violently embraced the rear of Chakrapon’s larger-than-life Hino truck, mercifully stopping all too late at full speed. The aftermath was one of twisted metal and sirens…
In a story that seems plucked straight from the script of a soap opera loaded with drama and intrigue, former Thai sub-district chief Praween Chankhlai, widely known as Kamnan Nok, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. This tale of hubris and calamity pivots on the cold-blooded murder of Police Major Sivakorn Saibua at what was supposed to be an ordinary dinner party, laced with merriment and drink, on September 6, 2023. We inch into the climactic scene at a swanky pool villa in Praween’s dominion, Nakhon Pathom, a province where palm trees whisper secrets and power is often measured in opulent soirées. Praween, emboldened perhaps by the target of a 25-million-baht Bentley gleaming nearby, commanded the room. However, a seemingly simple request met a fateful crossroads—a demand that Police Major Sivakorn, a man steadfast in his principles, promote Praween’s nephew. The officer’s refusal was more than an echo in the…
As the midday sun cast its golden glow upon the hustle and bustle of Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok, November 8, 2024, became a day to remember. The air was thick with anticipation as high-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, known to many as Lawyer Tam, and his wife Patthitta, took the long walk past the flashing cameras of inquisitive reporters bustling to capture every tense moment. This spectacle was not just another courtroom drama but rather a swirling vortex of intrigue surrounding an alleged web of deception that had its roots stretching from Thailand to the glitzy streets of Hong Kong and the romantic avenues of France. The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) delivered an indictment against Sittra and six other associates, accusing them of orchestrating a brazen fraud conspiracy. At the epicenter of this storm is Jatuporn “Madame Oy” Ubonlert, a woman whose story encapsulates both triumph and turmoil. As fate…
In the heart of Bangkok, on a not-so-ordinary day of January 7, 2025, passengers casually strolled past a train at the Hua Lamphong railway station, little knowing about the imminent evolution of their railway experience. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is charting an ambitious course, earmarking a hefty budget of 24.1 billion baht to replace the aging fleet of railcars that have dutifully served passengers for three decades. These newfangled railcars are poised to rejuvenate the railways, bringing about a fresh wave of excitement among travelers. “We’re not just talking about routine updates here,” declared SRT governor Veeris Ammarapala on a crisp Thursday morning. “These railcars will take over our current long-distance trains and bolster our double-track rail services, allowing us to serve even more passengers along expanded routes.” The SRT is set on positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the transportation sector, aiming to woo passengers with…
The air was heavy with anticipation on January 15, 2025, when Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement, bringing to a close a seemingly interminable conflict that had ravaged the region. By January 19, the guns fell silent, marking the end of an arduous struggle that had left a monumental mark on Gaza. As the dust began to settle, the spotlight shifted toward the burnt city’s inevitable rebirth. Enter the United Arab Emirates, a shimmering beacon of opportunity amid the shadows of desolation. The UAE, rich in oil, gas, and ambition, sees its role as a pivotal player in the reconstruction and stabilization of Gaza, adding finesse to the sooty aftermath of war. Peeling back the layers of contemporary Middle Eastern diplomacy, one finds the UAE taking center stage in a world seeking stability amidst chaos. This strategic juggernaut, seasoned by its rivalry with Qatar, signed the historic Abraham Accords…