Welcome to a tale of twists, high stakes, and rubber gloves—a story that unfurls against the backdrop of a global crisis. Imagine the bustling city of Bangkok, where health workers donned disposable rubber gloves as their armor, their steadfast shield against the invisible enemy: Covid-19. In an act of sheer necessity, a saga of procurement began. The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO), a bastion of resource distribution, found itself in a financial whirlwind that could rival any dramatic thriller. Their former chief and six accomplices, guardians of the PWO treasury, stand accused of vanishing a 2 billion baht deposit, conjured away on the promise of 112 billion baht worth of much-needed rubber gloves. Director Kriangsak Prateepvisut took center stage on a Monday that buzzed with anticipation. The prosecutors, armed with legal tomes and a thirst for justice, were summoned to pursue the elite seven. It wasn’t just a simple case of…
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Greetings, intrepid travelers and concerned citizens! Today brings forth exciting tidings from the world of financial safeguarding, where TIDLOR Insurance Broker emerges as a knight in shining armour for the underbanked populace. Operated by the esteemed Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited—more colloquially known as TIDLOR—this is a tale of noble pursuit towards inclusive insurance. Now, let’s gear up and delve into the fascinating saga unveiled at a press conference engineered by insurance gurus Athitaya Phoonwathu and Charnrit Sookplang. The stage is set for the “Road Safety during New Year Festival 2024,” a campaign launched with flamboyance and fervor by the ever-vigilant Office of Insurance Commission (OIC). True to its mission, TIDLOR Insurance Broker has unveiled a promotional booth—a beacon of hope and restoration—under the watchful eye of Chuchatr Pramoolpol, the revered Permanent Secretary of the OIC, right at its headquarters along the bustling Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok. What’s this…
What could possibly rank as today’s Hot Topic in the realm of data privacy? Hold on to your virtual hats, because the news is both startling and an urgent wake-up call for cyber stewards everywhere. From the hallowed halls of government agencies to the nooks and crannies of local administrative entities, a whopping 5,261 organizations have been caught with their firewalls down—and that’s a conservative count! The Personal Data Protection Commission, the cyber watchdog everyone wishes they had by their digital side, has been sniffing out data privacy missteps over a two-month whirlwind audit. The dates stamped on this debacle span from November 9 last year to the crisp mid-January air of the 12th. The PDPC’s revelation has left us gobsmacked. It appears personal data has been paraded on websites with less security than a tent zipper, and folks, we’re not talking about your average Joe’s blogspot here. Astoundingly, of…
As the frosty winds of January swept through the city of Basel, the equestrian aficionados of the world converged upon the hallowed halls of St. Jakobshalle, where the Longines CHI Classics Basel heralded an auspicious start to the year 2024. For four days, from January 11th to 14th, this citadel of show jumping became a showcase of finesse, valor, and precision. In a dazzling display that captured the hearts of all present, Kevin Staut, atop the majestic Visconti du Telman, soared to victory in the Longines Grand Prix on Friday, January 12th. Like poetry in motion, each jump was a testament to the synergy between rider and steed. As the crowd erupted in applause, the triumph was made sweeter when Staut received an exquisite Longines timepiece in recognition of his spellbinding performance. Yet, as captivating as Staut’s performance was, it was Pieter Devos who galvanized the crowd last Sunday. Mounted…
In the heart of Nonthaburi, amid the ordinary bustle of everyday life, a story of the extraordinary has unfolded, capturing the attention of Thailand’s netizens with a blend of shock and bewilderment. Professed shaman Apiworasit Puangsaeng, affectionately known as Ajarn Man, has turned heads and raised eyebrows, not just for his unconventional spiritual practices, but more so for the, shall we say, sensitive nature of his spellcasting specialties. The 35-year-old Surin native found himself at the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, facing a less-than-mystical audience, as he confessed to his rather intimate brand of magic. With the calm surrender of a man who has seen it all, Ajarn Man imparted to authorities, led by the stoic CCIB chief Pol Maj Gen Chatpanthakan Khlaikhlueng, his solemn vow: the genital and anal enchantments would cease forthwith. Let’s rewind to the saga that brought this self-proclaimed sorcerer into the limelight. Picture this: videos sprinkled…
Imagine a future where the golden fields of corn are not shrouded in a blanket of smoke but are breathing life into the environment. In this vision, the Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), celebrated facilitators of feedstock for the giants at Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Limited (CP Foods), leads the charge against environmental degradation by rolling out an initiative that’s as innovative as it is essential— the “Corn Burning Monitoring” project. This pioneering effort is redefining collaboration, as it artfully blends satellite technology with the grit of local wisdom to put an end to the plague of dust emissions due to cornfield burning. Now step into a boardroom brimming with the shrewd executive presence of Mr. Worapot Suratwisit, BKP’s esteemed Deputy Managing Director. It’s October 2023, and he’s orchestrating the symphony that is the ‘Partner to Green: Corn Suppliers United Against PM2.5 Pollution’ movement. It’s BKP’s bold statement…
As the sun peeked through the tropical trees of Nakhon Si Thammarat on the balmy morning of January 10, 2024, the ivy-draped walls of Walailak University resonated with the echoes of a triumph like no other. Mere days into the glistening New Year, Walailak had just bagged the illustrious 2023 Excellence Award for stellar, globe-spanning research prowess, courtesy of MHESI – an accolade that splashed the university’s name in golden letters across academic hallways. In an era where advancements in academia forge the backbone of national prestige, MHESI’s mission to identify and elevate the creme de la creme of Thai universities came into full swing in 2023. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to three cardinal ventures: the amp-up of national research propensities, the blending of competitive research at an international forefront, and the nurturing of a fecund research habitat, the initiative distinguished the paragons amongst the Global and Frontier Research…
Ah, Mother Nature is at it again! Just when you thought it was safe to plan your outdoor weekend adventure, the atmosphere decides to throw a curveball. Strap in, folks, because this is no ordinary weather report – this is an epic clash of climatic titans that’s turning the skies over Thailand into an unpredictable arena. In one corner, charging down from the powering heights, we have the westerly winds—mighty and relentless. They’re barreling towards the North and upper Northeast regions of Thailand with the kind of energy that tells us they mean business. And in the opposite corner, floating up with the grace of an impromptu dance, the southeasterly winds are carrying a cargo full of moisture all the way from the vast South China Sea to sprinkle it over the upper Gulf of Thailand, as well as the Central and East regions. While this meteorological melee unfolds, the…
Ah, the pulse of democracy beats strong in the heart of Bangkok as the Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand, under the spirited guidance of Pichit Chaimongkol, make their stand. Picture this: a determined caravan of protestors encamped like valiant sentinels before the grandiose Government House, resolute in spending three days and two nights under the open skies, all to make their voices heard. Come Tuesday, a day that is bound to be etched into the grand tapestry of Thailand’s story, the group plans to embark on a significant march. Their destination? The revered Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The mission? To ascertain the status of a previous complaint rooted in the belief that the Department of Corrections has been playing favorites, especially concerning a certain former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin, the ex-Prime Minister and current hospital suite inhabitant on the 14th floor of the…
Welcome to the bustling hub of Bangkok, where the hum of the metropolitan melody is powered by the rhythm of its ever-expanding rail networks! Picture this: a staggering 94.97% of the people zooming through the veins of this vivacious city are Bangkok’s very own, diving headfirst into the daily adventure from one corner of the metropolis to the other. A cozy 5.03%, hailing from beyond the city’s embrace, hitch a ride on the interprovincial trains, bringing tales from afar to the City of Angels. So, what’s revving up the traffic on these steel chariots? Well, join us on a ride through the newly-minted lines – the golden beams of the Yellow Line stretching from Lat Phrao to Samrong, the Pink Line painting a stroke from Kae Rai to Minburi, and the dashing Red Line bridging Taling Chan, Bang Sue, to Rangsit. Each new line is like a fresh pulse in…