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Welcome aboard a voyage through the choppy waters of international relations and maritime security, where Kunihiko Miyake, the esteemed president of the Foreign Policy Institute Japan and former Japanese diplomat, guides us with the finesse of a seasoned skipper. During a fascinating visit to the Japanese embassy in Thailand, Miyake met with the Bangkok Post on the fringe of an engaging discussion titled “Geopolitics of Asia: Japanese Perspective”. Here, he painted a vivid picture of Asia’s increasingly turbulent geopolitical landscape, with a particular focus on Thailand’s role amidst the brewing storm. Imagine the South China Sea as a grand chessboard where Thailand is poised as a pivotal knight; according to Miyake, its strategic geographic location is akin to a beacon of stability in an ocean of unpredictability. He asserts that Thailand’s maritime domain is a treasure trove that is not just a source of wealth but a bastion of security,…
Imagine stepping into the shimmering world of gold, glinting with promise and prosperity—now imagine equally dazzling tales of deceit entwined with these precious metals. This brings us to the fascinating case of Jeerawan Krasae-in, a 30-year-old once-trusted employee of a renowned pawnshop in Nonthaburi, whose life took a turn worthy of any dramatic heist movie. The scene unfolds at the bustling border checkpoint in Nong Khai, where Jeerawan, accused of masterminding a high-stakes game of gold pledges and theft, was finally apprehended. Her arrest was not just another routine capture; it was the climax of a story filled with intrigue and brazen criminal activity. According to authorities, our protagonist (or rather, antagonist) had been living on the edge, spinning a web of theft that saw her allegedly pilfer valuable gold items entrusted to her employer by unwitting customers, only to repledge them surreptitiously—a clever ploy that netted her a cool…
Imagine this: a versatile, multi-purpose juggernaut of a vehicle barreling down the road, it’s journey abruptly brought to a halt as it kisses a tree, the result of a sudden impact with a pickup whose driver, it seems, was visiting the land of nod. This rather cinematic incident unfolded in the Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri province on a Wednesday that certainly shook up the usual mid-week humdrum. (Snapped for posterity by the keen lens of Manit Sanubboon) Now, let’s weave into the tapestry of the holiday season, a period when joy is often tainted by the not-so-jolly statistics of traffic accidents. From December 29th to January 3rd, Thailand was an asphalt jungle of 2,083 traffic altercations. The tally was bleaker than any New Year’s hangover: 256 lives lost, 2,106 injured souls. The drama unfolded as Suthep Kaengsanthia, the unshakeable permanent secretary for education, delivered these grim figures from…
Picture the bustling scenes and the clinking sounds of the precinct, where the finest of Thailand’s protectors walk the corridors of power and justice. In a pivotal move that seems scripted for a riveting political thriller, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has taken his quill of authority, dipped it in the ink of decisiveness, and etched the name of Pol Gen Roy Inkhapairote into the annals of the kingdom’s history as the newly minted secretary-general of the mighty National Security Council (NSC). The corridors of power were abuzz with consensus as the decision rippled through the ranks. And at the heart of it all was the master coordinator, Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, the secretary-general to the prime minister, who bore witness that this appointment was the product of unity and collective nod. Notwithstanding this harmonious concurrence, the baton of office still awaits the sacred nod—royal approval. There’s a whiff of poetic drama…
Imagine ringing in the new year on the stunning shores of Bophut beach: the atmosphere is electric, the sky ablaze with fireworks, and the countdown reverberates through the throngs of revelers from all corners of the globe. This was the scene for Paul Davies, a British tourist, who was soaking up the festive spirit on the island paradise of Koh Samui. But amidst the euphoria, an unexpected turn of events unfolded – Paul’s wallet, brimming with about 30,000 baht in mixed currencies, credit cards, and his driving licence, went missing. It could have spelled disaster. However, this story takes a heartwarming twist, reflective of the very essence of Thai generosity. Enter Pakdee Trirat, a paragon of integrity and an employee at the Holiday Inn Samui. His eyes weren’t just set on the revelry; they were keenly observant, which is how he spotted the wallet forgotten on the beach that very…
As we scroll through the vibrant digital tapestries of social media, one Facebook revelation catches our eye, courtesy of the scholarly luminary from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor Thira Woratanarat. This isn’t your everyday status update, my dear readers—it’s a beacon of insight into the ghostly dance of the Omicron sub-variant BA.2.86.xBA.5, which, just for a spot of added excitement, outstrips its viral ancestors in transmissibility. And with this insidious spread comes a rather unsettling uptick in cases of pneumonia, the kind with a COVID-19 calling card. Picture this: a four-month high, a literal breath-taking crescendo in the symphony of sickness. Now, let’s dive into some numbers of this unwanted holiday season from December’s frosty embrace (24th to 30th), shall we? At center stage in our numerical narrative, we have the hospitalized souls—594 of them, to be exact. This marks a 7% hike up the hill of the…
Picture this — the bustling streets of Thailand humming with life, but beneath the vibrancy, there’s a whisper of caution that permeates the air. The discerning folks at the Thai Chamber of Commerce have crunched the numbers and — oh dear — it seems our wallets are bracing for a bit of a squeeze come 2024. With interest rates on the rise, the lingering shadow of inflation, and a somewhat stubborn pandemic hangover, wallets are forecasted to shrink by 1.5%. It’s like planning a party only to realize you forgot to ice the drinks — a bit of a dampener. But don’t you fret! Like a trusty Swiss Army knife, some items are just non-negotiable. We’re talking about the bare essentials — the real MVPs of our shopping lists. Food and beverages, personal care troopers, the stalwarts of household products, and our trusty guardians in medicine cabinets. These categories are…
Imagine a routine evening in the hustle and bustle of Samut Prakan province when, out of the blue, an incident straight out of an action movie unfolds right on Thepharak Road. It’s approximately 6:30 PM—a time when the cityscape blends into a canvas of street lights and sunsets—and an unexpected visitor from the sky decides to make a dramatic entrance: a wayward wheel from a Yellow Line train inconspicuously detaches and strikes a taxi below. Fortunately, in this startling spectacle, we breathe a sigh of relief as reports confirm there were no injuries. Our metallic culprit was on its outbound journey, edging closer with each clacking of the tracks to the Si Thepha station, when suddenly, freedom called, and it decided to take the plunge. The local authorities, under the vigilant eyes of inspector Suriya, gathered posthaste to solve this puzzling event on Tuesday night. The evidence was pondered over,…
Picture this: you’re a Thai citizen with a sense of adventure and a longing to explore the tapestry of the world—and there’s good news! Your Thai passport is nothing short of a magical key to a treasure trove of destinations. Without the hassle of a visa application, you’re free to embark on a journey to a diverse array of countries where culture, cuisine, and captivating landscapes await. The Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry has rolled out a red carpet around the globe just for you, and here’s the grand tour of where you can go! Ever dreamt of tangoing in Buenos Aires or marveling at the majestic Iguazu Falls? Well, vibrant Argentina opens its arms to you for a whole 90 exhilarating days. And if your travel heartstrings tingle for Middle Eastern allure, you can set foot in Bahrain for up to 14 blissful days, soaking in…