In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, a wave of relentless flooding has swept across Elephant Nature Park, nestled in the picturesque Mae Taeng district of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The park, a verdant sanctuary to a herd of gentle giants and assorted animal companions, was thrust into the throes of chaos as tumultuous waters claimed the lives of two majestic elephants. The sanctuary, a haven for 126 elephants, faced a devastating blow as two pachyderms were tragically swept away. The tumultuous saga began with the untimely demise of Phang Fah Sai, a beloved female elephant found near the serene Sibsan resort. Whispers from the forest suggest that Plang Mae Khor, another cherished elephant with a disability, might have also succumbed to the merciless floods. The identify confirmation, however, drifts in the uncertain breeze of nature’s havoc. Saengduean Chailert, the valiant conservationist helm of Elephant Nature Park, penned a somber tribute on…
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Amidst the bustle of everyday life, a solemn scene on Phahon Yothin Road in the bustling Rangsit area of Thailand’s Pathum Thani province holds a poignant silence. Here, flowers lay gently, a tribute filled with silent screams and whispers of sorrow for those lost in the tragic bus fire. As the echoes of that fateful day linger, the Office of the Attorney-General is deeply entwined in the aftermath, navigating the delicate paths of grief and justice. The recent shadows cast over the province’s Wat Khao Praya Sangkharam School have refused to disperse. Twenty bright students and three dedicated teachers perished when a school trip on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road turned into a nightmarish inferno. As families struggle to come to terms with such profound losses, the practicalities of compensation reveal cracks in the societal structure. Under the watchful eye of Kosolwat Inthuchanyong, head of the office for rights protection and legal…
The recent and tragic bus fire in Thailand’s Pathum Thani province on October 1st was nothing short of a calamity. It claimed the lives of 20 young students and three dedicated teachers, leaving many others with injuries—an incident only exacerbating an already growing debate: Should educational trips for students face the axe? While some voices crescendo in favor of an outright ban, arguing that safety takes precedence, others equally argue on the indispensable role these trips play in enhancing the educational experience. In the aftermath of this heart-wrenching event, Education Minister Permpoon Chidchob pressed the pause button on students’ field trips. What followed was a series of recommendations that include mandatory safety inspections for buses, conducted under the watchful eyes of provincial land transport offices. There’s a sentiment to categorize these trips based on students’ age, with younger groups potentially needing parental accompaniment and an emphasis on limiting long-distance travel.…
As dawn lighted up the bustling city of Bangkok on a quiet Sunday morning, an unexpected incident brought the usual hum of activity to a halt on Soi Lat Phrao 48 Road in Huai Khwang district. The early risers of the city were greeted not by the usual melody of morning routines but by the sight of a dramatic scene—twisted metal and shattered glass lying in stark contrast against the typically orderly street. The symphony of emergency sirens sliced through the silence, signaling a call to action for rescue workers. Around 6:20 a.m, a car had veered off its intended path, colliding with a power pole with such force that it set off a domino effect, toppling about 10 poles in its wake. This unfortunate mishap left the usually bustling artery completely clogged. The crumpled white vehicle, its once sleek exterior now a canvas of wreckage, found itself sandwiched under…
As the serene landscape of Thailand’s countryside lay swathed in the soft hues of the early morning light, its tranquility was disrupted by the relentless rise of floodwaters. This past weekend, a two-kilometer section of Highway 29 in Nong Ki district, Buri Ram, was transformed into a watery expanse, a tangible testament to nature’s might. Captured in vivid clarity by the keen eye of photographer Surachai Piragsa, it was a sobering scene that mirrored the broader region’s plight. While the sun’s first rays kissed the rooftop peaks of distant temples, they also illuminated a less welcoming sight— the vast pools of water that stilled the usual buzz and hum of everyday life in no fewer than 20 provinces. Mostly impacting the rugged terrains of the North and Northeast, the floods cast a wet shadow over more than 30,000 families on the subsequent, rapidly warming Sunday. The Department of Disaster Prevention…
There seems to be no respite for the resilient folks residing in Thailand’s North and Northeast regions as vast amounts of water continue to swamp their landscapes. On a recent Saturday, a somewhat surprising yet dramatic scene unfolded—a two-kilometer stretch of Highway 29 in Nong Ki district, Buri Ram, vanished beneath a relentless flood. The rush of Mother Nature continued unabated, presenting more than just a spectacle as residents watched in awe and concern. (Photo: Surachai Piragsa) Fast forward to Sunday, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation had a sobering update ready. Despite the dreamy beauty of the weekend, no fewer than 20 provinces found themselves in Mother Nature’s grip, mostly clustered around the picturesque North and Northeast regions. A staggering 30,000-plus families were having anything but a restful Sunday as the waters stubbornly lingered. The department painted the grand scale of the deluge, as it swept across names…
The early morning tranquility of Bangkok was disrupted when a dramatic car accident turned Soi Lat Phrao 48 Road into a scene of chaos. The crash, which occurred around 6:20 a.m. on a Sunday morning, saw a car collide with a power pole and create an unexpected domino effect, bringing down about ten poles in total and causing a significant traffic snarl. The typically bustling neighborhood of Huai Khwang district found itself facing an unexpected pause in its routine as the once energetic road was blocked entirely. Rescue workers, drawn swiftly to the scene by the urgency of the situation, arrived to find the stark image of a white car, visibly crumpled beneath the weight of a fallen power pole. Their arrival brought a semblance of relief to the situation as they worked efficiently to extract the occupants from the unfortunate vehicle. Miraculously, and much to the relief of everyone…
In the heart of Pathum Thani’s Rangsit area, a solemn line of flowers marks the scene of a harrowing bus fire tragedy. Mere words can hardly convey the heartbreak experienced by the families affected by last Tuesday’s incident on Phahon Yothin Road. On this ill-fated day, twenty students and three beloved teachers from Wat Khao Praya Sangkharam School lost their lives when their school excursion bus was engulfed in flames. Amidst the melancholy, a complex web of compensation claims has emerged. According to the Office of the Attorney-General, some parents, who had not been actively involved in their children’s upbringing, are now stepping forward to claim the government-approved compensation of 1.21 million baht per child. These claims have raised eyebrows at the provincial prosecution office in Uthai Thani, leading to thorough investigations led by Kosolwat Inthuchanyong, head of the rights protection and legal assistance office under the OAG. The tragedy…
Amidst the labyrinthine corridors of political maneuvering, a poignant tale unfolds, capturing the imagination and fueling debates across the nation. The enchanting cast in this real-life drama includes none other than Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan, who, in a move reminiscent of courtroom suspense, approved a sick leave request for Pheu Thai Party list MP Pisal Wattanawongkiri. This isn’t your average medical absence, however, as it might just allow Gen Pisal to sidestep the looming Tak Bai massacre case, a specter from the past clinging to his heels. Originally camouflaged as mere official paperwork, the leave approved by Pichet spans from August 26th to October 30th, ostensibly to facilitate Gen Pisal’s overseas medical recuperation. To the unassuming, Gen Pisal might appear just another lawmaker in a sea of suits. Yet, his history as the former commander of the Fourth Army Region ties him inexorably to the harrowing events of the…
In a recent cautionary announcement, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) has put forth a critical advisory for the public: steer clear of undercooked pork to avoid the lurking threat of Streptococcus suis, a menace that has tragically claimed 12 lives across four provinces in Thailand’s lower northeastern region. The specter of this microscopic culprit has been specifically brought to light by Dr. Taweechai Wisanuyothin, the head of DDC Office 9, who highlighted the startling statistics on a recent Saturday. Since the start of the year, 149 cases of hearing loss triggered by this stubborn bacterium have been recorded in the at-risk provinces of Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, and Chaiyaphum, with the figures based on surveillance spanning from January 7 to September 3. Nakhon Ratchasima came out on top of this grim tally, reporting 89 cases, which sadly included six fatalities. This was followed by Chaiyaphum with 31 cases…