In a heartbreaking turn of events, a simple journey turned into a nightmare on the roads of Songkhla, leaving a young boy orphaned and a community reeling from the tragedy. It all started as a typical Friday evening, June 20th, on Route 42 in Thepha district, where a family of three embarked on a ride they would never return from. The victims, identified as beloved local teacher Fadludin Manhem, his devoted wife Yuwareeya Manhem, and their charming two-year-old son, were on their motorcycle when fate dealt them a cruel hand. The culprit? A speeding saloon car driven by a border patrol police officer known only as Em. The car, described as a mechanical beast in motion, collided with the unsuspecting family, extinguishing their lives in an instant. Meanwhile, their older son, safely ensconced in Satun province, knew nothing of the horror unfolding on that road. While the accident itself was…
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In the picturesque province of Chachoengsao, a scene straight out of a detective novel has unfolded, sending chills down the spines of locals. The discovery of a mind-boggling 1,000 litres of liquid industrial waste buried clandestinely beneath the soil has sparked fears and prompted an investigation. This tale of mystery and environmental concern began in 2022 when officials stumbled upon this alarming find, yet no legal action followed. Fast forward to June 22, 2025, and the Ministry of Industry is now turning back the clock, vowing to get to the bottom of this enigma. The saga unfolded in the Hua Samrong subdistrict, Plaeng Yao district, where the EARTH Foundation unearthed a hidden world of pollution. Dr. Manaswee Hengsuwan, a geologist from the Department of Groundwater Resources, stood bemused as machinery unearthed the black liquid seeping ominously from the soil. This was no ordinary Tuesday in Chachoengsao, but rather a revelation…
It was a day like no other in the bustling metropolis of Bangkok when the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) made a significant move against the unscrupulous activities of call centre scams. On June 22, the city hummed with intrigue following the arrest of Natwikon, a woman accused of masterminding a sinister plot to recruit Thai citizens into a fraudulent operation in the Philippines. With her arrest on the streets of Phra Khanong, a tale of deceit and exploitation began to unravel. Originally surfacing as an enticing opportunity for Thai nationals, the job offers were cloaked in deceitful promises. Social media platforms buzzed with advertisements offering positions in human resources, marketing, and customer service—with a tantalizing salary of 50,000 baht (approximately US$1,515) per month. However, this dream quickly turned into a nightmare for those lured into the Philippines by these hollow assurances. The elaborate scheme involved interviews conducted by Chinese…
The air in Thailand is abuzz with political tension as the country’s Constitutional Court gears up to examine a petition that could lead to the removal of its Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill political drama; this saga promises spine-tingling twists and turns that would make any thriller novelist envious! Senators have lit the fuse by filing a petition last week, and now court officials are unraveling this potential game-changer, first by checking the authenticity of the signatures and ensuring that the reasons for Paetongtarn’s removal echo the sacred tones of the constitution. A Bangkok Post insider whispers that this could hustle along swiftly, potentially propelling the case onto the court’s docket by June 26. But tradition is fickle—although Wednesdays were once revered as meeting days, Thursdays have taken the spotlight. Despite that, as of June 22, there’s no echo of a gavel or call for the judges…
In the bustling city of Bangkok, where the night never truly sleeps, a tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of June 23, casting a shadow over the vibrant streets. It was on the Ratchadaphisek Road, near the Ratchada-Talat Phlu flyover, that a young 17-year-old, known only as A, met a fate that left hearts heavy and two friends seriously injured. As the clock ticked past midnight, mere minutes after 1:30 a.m., the call reached Police Lieutenant Paritas Vibulyanon at the Talat Phlu Police Station. Responding swiftly with the dedicated Por Teck Tung Foundation volunteers, they arrived at a scene that no one wishes to behold. Witnesses described A, adorned in a white T-shirt emblazoned with a red swan and white shorts, lying on the ground with injuries so severe that despite valiant efforts to revive him, life slipped away. The young spirit was set free, leaving behind the wreckage…
Oh, the whimsical dance of the raindrops! As Thailand steps into yet another day soaked in anticipation under the gaze of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), there’s an air of excitement bundled with gloom – a complex melody of weather woes on this day, June 23, 2025. The script reads like a blockbuster thriller: 49 provinces predicted to host torrential deluges, with 70% of the great metropolis, Bangkok, preparing to bow under the aquatic serenade. With an umbrella in one hand and a hope for sunshine in the other, Bangkokians are bracing for what could be a meteorological rollercoaster, keeping a wary eye on Mother Nature’s mood swings. The heavens might not be in a forgiving mood today, teasing the city’s streets with threats of flash floods, forest runoffs, and potential landslides, turning the concrete jungle into a scene from a water-themed attraction. The drama isn’t just confined to Bangkok’s…
In a dramatic turn of events, the dense, mountainous terrain of Thailand’s Chiang Rai province recently became the backdrop for a high-stakes standoff between the Pha Muang Task Force and a shadowy group of drug traffickers. This clandestine encounter, reported by the task force, left two suspects dead and resulted in the monumental seizure of 4 million methamphetamine pills. Leading the narrative is Commander Kidakorn Chantra, who, with an unyielding resolve, sheds light on the frequent and often perilous encounters with armed smugglers. As night draped itself over June 20, soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Company, together with a nimble special operations unit, embarked on a vigilant patrol of Ban Pang Mahan in the tambon Therd Thai, nestled within the rhythmic heartbeats of Mae Fa Luang district. This gritty manoeuvre was a chapter in their relentless crusade against the drug menace that lurks along Thailand’s northern borders. Their mission was…
The usually serene borders of South-East Asia are now abuzz with activity, but not for the reasons one might expect. A fuel crisis in Cambodia has sparked a peculiar kind of cross-border frenzy as motorists, in search of reasonably priced fuel, flood into Thailand. The Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge, which typically stands as a symbol of diplomatic ties, was yesterday choked with over 100 luxury vehicles as Cambodian drivers, driven by the urgent need to fuel up, streamed into Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. This motley caravan was not merely a spectacle but also a symptom of Cambodia’s pressing fuel scarcity compounded by persistent power outages in bustling cities like Poipet. Here, fuel isn’t just a means to an end—it’s a lifeline that powers generators. In Cambodia, petrol prices have soared to daunting heights of 48 to 50 baht per litre, with diesel not far behind at 38 to 40 baht. This…
For countless years, the vivid pink Pho Thong buses have cruised the streets of Phuket, serving as both a practical mode of transport and an emblem of the town’s vibrant culture. With their distinctive design—featuring converted six-wheeled flatbed trucks adorned with wooden bench seats and railings—these buses were an essential part of daily life in Phuket. Sadly, their era has come to an end, ushered out by the arrival of 24 brand new electric buses from China, each boasting a hefty price tag of over 5 million baht. This transport revolution marks a pivotal shift for Phuket Town, with the native Pho Thong buses, introduced in April 2008 under the guidance of Paiboon Upatising, taking a final bow. The buses were more than mere vehicles; they were a tribute to the rich ethnic Chinese heritage in Phuket Town. The name “Pho Thong” itself is a spirited nod to the Hokkien…
In a tale as suspenseful as a border thriller, two Thai women found themselves in the proverbial hot seat after attempting a dramatic return to their homeland, sans proper documentation. The scene unfolded at the tense and tightly monitored boundary between Thailand and Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province, on a humid June 21st night. The pair, motivated by sheer desperation after substantial financial misadventures in Cambodian casinos, opted for an unceremonious climb over the sharp embrace of barbed-wire fences, hoping to evade the suspecting eyes of border patrols. Juthawan, a native of bustling Bangkok, had initially crossed the border legally in April, seeking the thrill and fortune promised by Cambodian casinos at the famous Ban Khlong Luek border crossing. Alas, her quests were not fruitful. Instead of returning with a fortune, she left behind her most precious international identity—a passport, now pawned to cover her losses at the Holiday Casino.…