There’s a storm brewing in Thailand’s education circles, and it all started when a state agency signed a deal that gave teachers discounts on beer. Imagine the surprise and, frankly, dismay, when the news broke out that the Office of the Welfare Promotion Commission for Teachers and Educational Personnel (OTEP) had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tawandang German Brewery. The plan was simple: provide teachers with a 10% discount at three of the brewery’s pubs, two nestled in the bustling heart of Bangkok and the other in the nearby city of Nonthaburi. Still, this seemingly generous gesture has riled up an army of educators. On paper, the deal seemed like a homerun—a win-win situation to celebrate our hardworking mentors. But, no sooner had the ink dried than voices of concern rose, questioning the ethical implications of such an arrangement. Enter Chayapa Khunpittikana, the fiery coordinator of the network…
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In the normally serene locale of Hua Wa subdistrict, Si Mahaphot district, an unsettling commotion disturbed the tranquility on June 4th. It wasn’t the typical day for the locals or the high-spirited children embarked on their daily school commute. A cement truck, daunting and heavy, found itself enmeshed in a calamitous encounter with a school van, casting an unexpected shadow over the lives of many. On that fateful morning, a dispatch came in for Police Lieutenant Det Phumistan of the Rabo Phai Police Station. The report left little room for curiosity—what is usually a routine traffic movement on Road 304 Park 7 had transformed into a site of chaos and concern. The school van, a green Toyota filled with the fresh hopes of youth, lay overturned by the roadside like a deflated balloon amidst excited festivities now turned solemn. This unfortunate tango led to 20 injuries, causing an immediate response…
In the bustling Chatuchak district of Bangkok, a solemn calm replaced the usual vibrant activity as the site of the collapsed State Audit Office dominated the landscape. Heavy machinery, with its imposing presence, methodically worked amidst the rubble left in devastation on March 28. The calamity of that fateful day claimed 89 souls, with seven more still unaccounted for, casting a lingering shadow over the city. As the dust slowly settled, the focus shifted to the legal battle against those deemed responsible for the tragedy. On a recent Thursday, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as public prosecutors pressed charges against China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co, a key player embroiled in the scandal, alongside its Chinese director and three Thai associates. The charges were serious: unlawfully managing a construction business reserved exclusively for Thai nationals, a clear violation of the law. The company, a significant cog in the joint venture…
In a shocking maritime blunder that has left Thailand reeling, a Myanmar cargo ship named MV Ayar Linn inadvertently disrupted the vibrant underwater ecosystem of Mu Koh Surin National Park. This picturesque park, nestled in Phang Nga, now faces the aftermath of a vivid catastrophe as the ship ran aground on a fragile coral reef, leaving environmentalists and park authorities hastily assessing the damage. On the morning of June 1, the serenity of Ao Jak Bay was shattered when the vessel was found with its hull ensnared in the coral, an image that painted a stark contrast to the typically idyllic seascape. Director General Athapol Charoenshunsa of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, shared his concern over the significant harm inflicted upon the reefs, a tale of nature’s delicate balance disrupted by human oversight. Of the various coral types affected, blue coral, known scientifically as Heliopora coerulea,…
Picture this: a seasoned undertaker in the heart of Thailand showing off a rather unexpected treasure trove. It’s not your everyday chest of jewels, but an intriguing collection of dental crowns and gold fillings gathered over decades. A curious TikTok video shared on June 4th by user @namobanchangtongdaengso0 brings to light this remarkable tale of gold hunting within the somber world of funerals. This veteran undertaker, deeply rooted in the tradition of arranging Chinese funeral rites, recently turned his unusual stash into a small fortune. The story has him and his three comrades amassing these golden fragments during cremations, gold that is often left in the mouth of the deceased. Families of the departed, seemingly accepting of this practice, have been passing these tokens of gold to him over the years. The plot thickens as this gleaming collection, weighing in at an impressive 21.2 grams, finally saw the light of…
In a curious twist of fate, a dental oversight from 15 years ago in the sleepy province of Buriram, Isaan, has transformed into a tale that has captivated the imagination of netizens across Thailand. Meet Rungnapha Thaingyotha, a 49-year-old woman who recently uncovered an unusual object in her gum that has set tongues wagging across the internet. Our story begins not with a bang, but with an ache. Rungnapha started experiencing discomfort near her lower left molar, which persisted for a pesky three to four days before she decided enough was enough. Seeking answers, she headed to the hospital where she works, only to uncover a mystery far more bizarre than she ever anticipated. An X-ray revealed a piece of steel nestled snugly in her gum, sparking a slew of questions and a hearty dose of speculation. “Could it be some errant piece of metal swallowed with a meal?” mused…
In a notable development, the buzzing streets of Chiang Mai have witnessed another twist with the arrest of Metinee, also known as Kantong. Accusations arose that Metinee, a transgender individual, engaged in a cyber scheme involving the creation of fraudulent online profiles to market explicit content on Twitter. The operation was masterfully orchestrated by Police Colonel Kritthaphon Yisakorn, with support from the Police Cyber Task Force of Region 5 and the regional sleuths working tirelessly behind the scenes. The intriguing plot thickened as investigations unravelled a crafty but deceitful modus operandi. Metinee allegedly pilfered Facebook profile pictures without the owners’ blessings to forge an array of bogus Twitter accounts. The game plan? To upload explicit content while misleading unsuspecting onlookers into believing these images were of the authentic profile owners. The backlash was fierce, leading to embarrassment and rightful grievance amongst the victims. Their vocal complaints didn’t fall on deaf…
In the heart of Lop Buri province, the joyous hum of motorcycles cruising the streets was punctuated by a gut-wrenching silence as one young woman’s ride came to an unexpected halt due to treacherous road conditions. The ride on her motorcycle turned into a nightmare on June 4, 2025, when the Chai Nat-Pa Sak irrigation canal road’s poor state and the absence of functioning streetlights transformed her journey into a terrifying ordeal. Traversing the perilous stretch between bridges 8 and 9 in the bustling Mueang district, she had no idea that her day would descend into chaos near a humble special education centre. The darkness enveloped her, and without the guiding light of streetlamps, she was left at the mercy of the cracked and battered asphalt. Disaster struck when her motorcycle veered into a foreboding crack, leaving her with grievous injuries—a broken leg, a split lip, bruises painting her skin,…
In the bustling heart of the Mueang district, just outside the Sisaket Provincial Land Office, a seemingly routine test drive spiraled into an action-packed drama worthy of a Hollywood script. This whirlwind of events kicked off when a trusty mechanic, paired with two eager interns, took a customer’s white Mitsubishi Pajero out for a spin—a standard affair meant to check the oil and ensure everything was running smoothly. Fast forward to the crescendo of the day: the Pajero, whizzing past the gentle countryside, met an untimely obstacle—a bold sedan that decided it was the hero of its own story, swooping in with a cliffhanger-inducing U-turn that would make any thriller lover gasp. Cornered by split-second reactions, the mechanic swerved masterfully, yet fate had other plans. The Pajero lost its balance, somersaulting into a jaw-dropping scene before it found itself entangled with the towering backend of a municipal garbage truck. The…
In the tranquil province of Surin, nestled within Thailand’s Isaan region, an unusual yet haunting mystery has surfaced, commanding the collective curiosity of the local community. It all began with a young 20-year-old rescue worker, embarking on what should have been a routine visit, only to uncover a scene that would eventually ripple through the entire neighborhood. The unthinkable happened when Pratheep Kongthawee, a well-known 63-year-old member of the LGBTQIA+ community, was found inside his home under suspicious circumstances. The discovery was grim: Pratheep lay motionless, partially draped with a red blanket in the silent company of furniture that bore witness to his final moments. The rescue worker, familiar with Pratheep’s welcoming abode, spotted a foreboding wound nestled near Pratheep’s left ear – an unmistakable sign that a violent act had taken place. As if that wasn’t distressing enough, the evidence of a struggle was etched across Pratheep’s hands, revealing…