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The political landscape has been buzzing ever since the People’s Party (PP) aimed their spotlight—and subsequent spotlighting inquiries—on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. As the curtain closed on the no-confidence debate, PP members have switched gears, serving up petitions to investigate the premier’s contentious share acquisition and her family’s land dealings in the lush realms of Khao Yai. It’s a tale worthy of a political drama! It was on a regular Friday that deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, alongside his zealous PP colleagues, approached the Revenue Department with a resolute letter in hand. Their mission? To delve deep into the prime minister’s strategic employment of promissory notes (PNs) for acquiring shares—a move they suspect might be a complex tax dance. Wiroj, with a flair for articulating intrigue, underscored the need for a formal examination. After all, it involves the head honcho of fiscal wizardry—the prime minister. Rewinding a little to earlier in…

As the sun gently kisses the rice fields in the serene province of Phayao—a land renowned for its natural beauty and cultural wealth—an extraordinary discovery has sent ripples through the world of archaeology and beyond. In the quiet village of Ban Chedi Ngam, locals stumbled upon an astonishing ancient site buried beneath the emerald waves of paddy, a find that could forever alter our understanding of the region’s age-old narrative. In the labyrinthine corridors of Thailand’s urban development, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) had embarked on an ambitious project—a dual-track railway snaking its way from Den Chai to Chiang Rai, eventually reaching the bustling hub of Chiang Khong. However, where humankind plans, history often has its own tales to tell. And this tale was unearthed not by pickaxe or modern machinery but by sheer serendipity. The first whispers of the ancient find reached the astute ears of Mr. Phnombootra…

In a dramatic turn of events at Mueang Thong Thani, the Technology Crime Suppression Division recently nabbed two men whose shocking exploits put them on the wrong side of the law. This dynamic duo, 25-year-old Satawat and his 26-year-old counterpart, Pirawit, caught the attention of authorities by posting intimidating images of firearms on social media, a move intended to strike fear into the hearts of their rivals. Their arrest was announced at a significant press conference held on March 27, led by none other than Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan and his team of officials. The strategic operation unfolded outside a house in the Pho Sadet subdistrict, a part of the vibrant Mueang district in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Acting on a search warrant issued by the provincial court of Nakhon Si Thammarat on March 25, law enforcement officials seized an arsenal of firearms and ammunition. Lt. Gen. Trirong pulled…

In the wake of the recent seismic upheaval, a dramatic pause descended upon several of Thailand’s bustling shopping sanctuaries. Ensuring the safety of every shopper and staff member became priority number one, prompting the temporary closure of these sprawling retail havens. Yet, rest assured, the shopping escapades are set to rebound with full vigor! Siam Paragon, one of the crown jewels of retail therapy in the Pathumwan district, was at the forefront with a proactive approach. With a statement issued on a tranquil Saturday morning, the mall announced a meticulous assessment of its structural integrity. After ensuring its majestic sprawl posed no danger to its devoted patrons, the mall was prepped and primed to welcome back eager crowds right at midday. Joining the chorus of reopenings, MBK Public Company Limited chimed in with reassuring news. The retail titan affirmed that its quartet of popular malls—MBK Center, Paradise Park, The Nine…

In the picturesque yet quietly bustling province of Phrae, nestled away from the usual hustle of urban life, a scene quite out of the ordinary unfolded recently. The tranquility of the town was jolted by rumblings of discord that seemed almost like they seemed out of a gripping drama novel, except the script veered into a startling reality. It was a story that made the villagers sit up—a tale involving none other than Sompong Sriladda, a retired police officer with a passion for raising gamecocks. Now, if you’re imagining Sompong as an unassuming, mild-mannered retiree nurturing gamecocks in his spare time, that image has taken a sharp turn. A dispute over these very gamecocks intertwined the lives of the community in more dramatic ways than one might expect in this quaint part of the world. Everything spiraled on a seemingly ordinary day when an explosive mix of suspicions, family rivalry,…

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a dramatic sequence of events unfolded on Friday as a powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar. Measuring a formidable 7.7 in magnitude and originating 10 kilometers below the surface near Mandalay, its tremors reverberated across borders, reaching the bustling streets of Bangkok and beyond. In mere moments, what was an ordinary afternoon morphed into a scene of chaos and uncertainty, as the earth’s volatile energy spilled into the lives of thousands. Among the hardest hit by this seismic tempest were three construction sites in Bangkok, where a calamity unfolded with the collapse of a 30-storey government building. The devastation resulted tragically in 10 lives lost, 16 more injured, and an alarming 101 individuals unaccounted for, shaking the city to its core. “It was a scene of utter pandemonium,” recounted Bangkok’s Deputy Governor, Tavida Kamolvej, as the city’s spirit flickered amidst the tragedy. The earthquake’s impact…

In a dramatic turn of events, the earth beneath us shifted dramatically on a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon, triggering a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that sent ripples of alarm from central Myanmar to Bangkok and beyond. Like a scene from an action-packed thriller, rescue personnel were seen hustling, their heads tilted upwards towards the sky, assessing the damage in the wake of this natural catastrophe. This seismic surprise not only rattled buildings but also frayed nerves, sweeping panic across the Thai capital. Beneath the chaos, heartbreaking headlines emerged: ten lives lost, sixteen others injured, and a sobering count of 101 individuals unaccounted for amidst the debris. Among the cityscape altered by the quake, a 30-storey government edifice was a towering casualty, now a symbol of the quake’s merciless might. Reports from the Bangkok Deputy Governor, Tavida Kamolvej, painted a stark picture of the city’s struggle, seeking clarity and calm amidst the…

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has unleashed a formidable campaign to tackle the persistent challenge of online crimes—a mission that’s already saved the nation a staggering 3 billion baht! Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong proudly announced the results of this intensified crackdown, which unfolded between October 2024 and February of this year. With newly launched measures emanating from the committee on technology crime prevention, the Ministry’s efforts have sparked substantial improvements. According to the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the financial toll of online crimes from October to February registered at an eye-watering 11.3 billion baht. Still, this represents a promising reduction of 3.3 billion baht from the same timeframe the year before. February alone saw dramatic change, as the daily financial hemorrhage dropped from 117 million baht to a more palatable 65 million baht—a breathtaking 45% decrease! The ministry, under its vigilant chief, has orchestrated a symphony of strategies, all…

The Bangkok South Criminal Court delivered a solemn verdict yesterday as it sentenced Anawin Kaewkeb, a mere 22 years old, to the ultimate punishment for his involvement in a tragic shooting that unfolded amidst the bustling streets of Klong Toey district. On that fateful November morning in 2023, not only were guns drawn, but lives were irreparably changed—and ended. This case, marinated in the bitter depths of rivalry, saw Anawin pay a steep price, not just in the language of law, but also in a towering financial compensation of over 6 million baht levied against him in favor of the victims’ grieving families. The turmoil erupted quite like a summer storm on November 11, as the clock neared 9:30 am. The bustling facade of TMB Bank in Klong Toey bore unwitting witness to a clash as dramatic as it was deadly. The protagonist? Anawin Kaewkeb, a young student from the…