In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in a serene condominium in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, a supposed love triangle ended in a devastating loss. The scene was set on January 11, 2025, as the dawn of a new year took a grim tone with the discovery of a grievous incident involving a man who worked as a driver through an application, a woman he loved, and the startling revelation of a concealed marriage. The unfolding drama read like a plot from a suspense thriller but, alas, was all too real. Chonladda, a radiant 34-year-old woman, found herself at the center of this dramatic saga. Reports indicate that she had been shot in the chest and abdomen with a .38 caliber firearm, a sudden and violent punctuation to an emotional narrative. The injury left her severely wounded, but the quick response from rescue teams ensured her swift…
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In a small corner of Dan Makham Tia district, nestled in the serene Kanchanaburi province, a tale unfolds that sounds almost like a chapter out of a cautionary tale for every modern teenager. Imagine a vibrant school buzzing with the excitement of a National Children’s Day event, laughter echoing through corridors, and the air tinged with youthful exuberance. Now, imagine this jubilant atmosphere taking a sudden, dizzying turn with the whiff of cannabis carrying a tale both sobering and startling. At the heart of this narrative is a 15-year-old student—newly arrived from Chumphon province—eager to blend into the bustling life of his new school. He, along with a couple of peers, shared more than just giggles on that fateful day. Unwisely purchasing cannabis from a local vendor, he dabbled in something he’d never tried before, claiming curiosity over coercion in deciding to light up. Alas, after the casual toke, the…
In an unexpected twist gripping the heart of Bangkok’s bustling Lat Krabang district, a housekeeper’s routine morning rounds at a dormitory turned into a spine-chilling discovery that would later unravel a tragic tale of a young mother’s desperation. On January 11, amid the usual cacophony of clinks and clatters synonymous with a day’s work, Police Lieutenant Thirayu Wongsinghe received an urgent call that would shake him to his core. The scene itself resembled one from a noir thriller: a dormitory on Lat Krabang 13/8, where an unassuming black garbage bag, lingering by the staircase, oozed a sinister substance—a scarlet liquid that starkly contrasted against the mundane backdrop of everyday waste. The housekeeper, whose diligent eyes had spotted the leak, peeled back the layers of the black plastic to reveal a heartrending sight—the lifeless body of a tiny newborn, delicately wrapped in a yellow bedsheet, her umbilical cord still intact. As…
Picture this: a sun-dappled urban area in Thailand’s beautiful Nakhon Phanom province, often bustling with local life and ringing with the vibrant sounds of daily existence. Yet, on this particular Sunday morning, it was engulfed in a disconcerting shroud of orange—no, not the kind you might capture on a postcard but rather a level of toxic PM2.5 dust that sets off alarm bells. Thailand, a country renowned for its splendid landscapes, found itself grappling with air quality issues as ultrafine dust levels reached unsafe thresholds in 16 out of its 77 provinces. This villainous dust, measuring 2.5 micrometres and less in diameter, mainly cast its orange-tinted pallor over the North and Northeast regions. However, the fine folk in the southern provinces, not to mention the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the industrious Samut Prakan, could still take big, deep, clean breaths, thanks to healthier air conditions. According to the diligent…
The riveting drama of Mother Nature unfolds once again as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) sounds the alarm with its ninth declaration targeting the tempestuous dance of cold air expected between January 12 and 13. Northern and northeastern Thailand brace themselves to don woolens as temperatures are set to plunge by a chilly 3 degrees Celsius. Even the bustling metropolis of Bangkok is not spared, expecting a 2-degree dip along with surprise splashes of heavy rain and towering sea waves vying for attention. On January 12, Sukanyanee Yawinyan, the indomitable Director-General of the TMD, delivered this crucial bulletin. The cause? A powerful high-pressure system—no less than a regal mass of cold air—marching over Thailand and sprawling across the vastness of the South China Sea. This icy visitor hailing from China brings with it the promise of lower temperatures and winds imbued with newfound strength. The plot thickens in the northern…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a devastating fire broke out on January 11 in a three-storey commercial building nestled in the heart of Suphan Buri Municipality. This disaster has left the community in mourning as it claimed the lives of Phusit Rungronchaiporn, a 52-year-old aspiring candidate for the District 1 Provincial Councillor, and his beloved family members. Phusit’s wife, Kanokwan, their 26-year-old son, Teerawat, and their 24-year-old daughter, Warasiri, were also tragically lost in this inferno. As the investigation into the precise cause of the fire continues with police diligence, the town grapples with the loss of a well-respected family. At the scene of the calamity, Udom Prongfa, a contender for the mayoral position within the Suphan Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation, stood by, offering words of comfort to Phusit’s father, Poonsak Rungronchaiporn. Overwhelmed by grief and disbelief, Poonsak found solace in Udom’s presence, who recalled a warm dinner shared…
In a world that’s constantly buzzing with the latest health scares and viral outbreaks, Thailand is setting a calming example amidst the storm. Health officials from the Land of Smiles have stepped up to reassure its citizens that there’s currently no cluster outbreak of human metapneumovirus, or hMPV, sweeping the nation. With global attention focused on health news, the officials urge the public to keep calm and carry on. Enter Dr. Panumas Yanawetsakul, the articulate director-general of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC). He flashes a reassuring smile as he confirms that the information from both the World Health Organisation and the diligent monitoring of China reveals no alarming outbreaks of hMPV on the mainland. “It’s business as usual,” he assures. But what is this hMPV, you might wonder? Imagine a rather annoying cousin of the flu, equipped with symptoms that make you question if you accidentally caught a cold…
In a spellbinding tale of nature’s fury and human perseverance, Thai officials have achieved a mighty triumph with the successful containment of a particularly truculent wildfire at Khao Loi. This battle against Mother Nature took place in the picturesque, albeit fiery, stretches of the Khao Siad Ai, Khao Nok Yoong, and Khao Ang Hin National Reserved Forests, nestled in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima. The saga began on what seemed to be a tranquil January 3rd, when the fire first made its unceremonious debut behind Udomsuk Temple, devouring 200 rai in its fiery appetite. Just as exhausted firefighters sighed in relief, comforted by initial containment, the mischievous flames reignited on the 5th, 7th, and 10th of January, each time spreading more rapidly over the rugged, rocky terrain. Picture this: a tumultuous dance of flames helped along by the strong, encouraging winds, on a partner’s waltz of dry vegetation.…
In the early hours of January 11th, a tragic accident took place in Soi Nong Ket Yai, a bustling street in the Bang Lamung district. At precisely 5:06 AM, a collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck jolted the sleepy neighborhood, triggering a swift response from the diligent team at the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya. As the rescue crew arrived on the scene, they were greeted by the sight of a heavily damaged orange pickup truck, its front end mangled from the impact. The driver, 34-year-old Chaiyarat Panpitanusorn, appeared shaken yet determined to recount the harrowing incident to the authorities. Just a few feet away lay a black motorcycle, twisted and shattered in the middle of the road. Its rider, 26-year-old Niwet Inpitak, had sustained devastating injuries that were critical and life-threatening. The rescue workers sprang into action, administering CPR in a desperate bid to save…
In the heart of bustling Bangkok, a grim drama is unfolding—a story that has gripped not just Thailand but has echoed around the world due to its dire human rights implications. A group of 43 Uyghur men is trapped in a limbo that has lasted for over a decade. These men, hailing from China’s Xinjiang region, have long been stranded in a place few would willingly choose to stay: the Suan Phlu immigration detention center. Their story is a complex tapestry woven with threads of desperation, international politics, and human rights concerns, and it urgently demands our attention. For more than ten years, these individuals have been stuck in Thailand after fleeing what activists describe as severe repression in China. Their goal? To reach Turkey, which historically has been a sanctuary for Uyghur refugees. Sadly, fate and bureaucratic entanglements have kept them detained in Thailand in conditions that are harsh…