The picturesque island of Phuket, renowned for its idyllic marina featuring myriads of boats dotting the cerulean waters, is making strides towards enhancing maritime safety. With winter descending and the holiday season around the corner, measures are being amplified to ensure safe travels across the Andaman Sea, thanks to the Regional Marine Office 5. Envisioning an influx of visitors, from globetrotters to aquatic adventure enthusiasts, the director of the office, Prawet Supachai, revealed the deployment of officials across Phuket, Krabi, Ranong, Phangnga, Satun, and Trang. Their mission? To diligently enforce maritime regulations, conduct inspections of piers and vessels, and screen boat licences and crew work permits, and more. Ensuring that the concerned stakeholders, including operators, are in adherence with safety precautions and maritime rules, is paramount. Ironing out the details of this plan, Supachai expressed the anticipation of an increased number of visitors this season, especially Chinese tourists. This predicted…
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On Sunday, the reigning Pheu Thai Party reaffirmed its commitment to the much-debated 10,000 baht digital money handout initiative. Despite widespread criticism, it stands steadfast, asserting that the endeavour will not be suspended. The party promises that by this month end, they will reveal all final details of the project. “The core concept of the project will remain the same. However, certain particulars and conditions might warrant necessary modifications”, stated Treechada Srithada, a veep appointee and Pheu Thai spokeswoman. With a spirit to heed the voices of the people assiduously, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin, in unison with his deputy Julapun Amornvivat, previously pledged that the outlooks from both advocates and adversaries of the schema will be duly weighed while the government gears up for its inauguration. She dropped a hint that an explanation to the perennial question concerning the source of a hefty 560-billion-baht fund to execute…
The Ministry recently convened a special gathering with the Rapid Response Centre, from which key decisions were announced on Saturday. Post the meeting, it was declared that Thai representatives stationed in Tel Aviv will be entrusted with the task of managing and facilitating the withdrawal of 98 Thai nationals through the “flydubai” airline. These citizens will initially embark on their journey to Dubai. As per the schedule, the flight is due to touch down on the airstrip of U-Tapao Airport on Sunday (October 15). In addition, the Thai ambassador and his team situated in Israel will be instrumental in coordinating the departure of another 137 Thai nationals on the same day. For this purpose, military aircrafts have been deployed. These planes are set to reach Don Mueang Airport early in the start of next week, specifically, 4.40am on Monday. Apart from this, the government has secured the provision of distinctive…
Our deepest gratitude extends to the throngs of Chinese visitors who continue to place their trust in Thailand and its leadership,” asserted government spokesperson, Chai Wacharonke, in his most recent address on Saturday. Guided by the firm hand of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, all relevant government branches are working tirelessly to implement enhanced security measures aimed at protecting both structures and visitors in Thailand, added Wacharonke. In his address, he reiterated the government’s unflagging commitment to the safety and welfare of foreign enthusiasts gracing Thai soil. Reminding his audience of a recent incident, the spokesperson delved into details of an event that occurred on October 3. In this horrifying incident, a 14-year-old armed assailant, wielding a makeshift firearm, went on a rampage at the upscale Siam Paragon shopping plaza, leaving two dead and injuring five. A Chinese holidaymaker and one worker from Myanmar tragically lost their lives, while an additional…
The meteorological shifts have of late been rather significant, with notable modifications in the atmospheric conditions making their mark on the northeastern and the northern territories. Not to mention the prominent Gulf of Thailand, all of which have been traditionally blanketed by a crisp, cool air mass, and high-pressure zones. As the weather system evolves, these intense conditions are gradually dissipating, their formidable manifestations weakening in their might. This weather metamorphosis is marked by the relocation of the monsoon trough. This feature is now seen hovering across various parts of the country, lacing itself over the central region, spreading out to the upper southern areas, and stretching to the eastern locales. It stands as a companion to the invigorated southwest monsoon that seems to be making its presence felt over the lower southern terrains and the lower parts of the expansive Gulf of Thailand. The strength of these weather phenomena…
Taking a celestial view of earth’s terrain, satellite images have thrown light on the expansive damage caused by flooding in various regions. An extensive area spanning over 160,947 hectares has been affected by these relentless floods. The flooding baton has passed through a myriad of regions, traveling from Ayutthaya, Phichit, Sukhothai, to Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi, Phetchabun, and even reaching Lopburi, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Uttaradit, Singburi, and Chai Nat provinces. Witnessing the aftermath of this deluge, one can see predominant damage on agricultural lands, specifically rice fields nestled in low-lying areas flanking the main and secondary rivers. A generous portion, amounting to 67,972 hectares of the affected areas, is utilized predominantly for agricultural purposes. Apart from weakening the agricultural backbone of these regions, the floods have also disturbed communities thriving near these fields, crippling their daily lives and creating obstacles in transportation routes. The Geoinformatics and Space Technology Development Agency…
At the break of dawn, precisely at 5:30 am, the sleek Fly Dubai aircraft carrying 90 Thai workers peacefully came to rest at the U-Tapao International Airport. The airliner had dutifully brought them back after a harrowing ordeal in the war-torn regions of Israel. The workers were graciously received by several Thai officials, including the distinguished director of the airport. These resilient workers had initiated their journey back home from Tel Aviv, departing exactly at 11 am on Saturday. Their destination was Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where a fateful transit flight awaited them. Without wasting much time, they embarked on another Fly Dubai plane at 8pm on Saturday, with their hearts brimming with hope of a safe return. The brave-hearted group symbolized the third wave of Thai workers who have been successfully evacuated since the war between Israel and Hamas brutally erupted last Saturday. This surprise skirmish by…
It was the early morning of October 14 when Air Force Chief, ACM Phanphakdee Phatthanakul, stood before the assembled officials and pilots at an airbase near Don Mueang International Airport. The surface of the interaction may have been routine – a manned flight half-way across the globe – but the circumstandances certainly were not. Taking off at 12.05 a.m. on Sunday, the chosen A340-500 soared into the sky on a 12-and-a-half-hour flight bound for Ben Gurion International Airport in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel. The purpose of the mission? To bring Thai citizens back to the safety of their homeland amidst ongoing conflict. The return flight was expected to commence at 4.40 a.m. on October 16. In the mission briefing, Chief Phanphakdee conveyed a reassuring message to his team. The pilots chosen for this operation were qualified and equipped to handle the task. In a professionally cautious move, however,…
Guided by a profound commitment to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of its invaluable base, True Corporation wholeheartedly ventures into round-the-clock communication services. These come out as perfect gifts for both TrueMove H and dtac customers stationed in Israel, ensuring costless domestic and international call services that shrink the distance to their loved ones in Thailand. This generous provision spans from today, all through to October 31, 2023. This fresh protective measure reinforces the already instituted roaming service in Israel. For TrueMove H and dtac customers, it is a lifeline. This is essentially, an open window to request for emergency facilitation from the majestic heart of Thailand, the Thai Royal Embassy based in Tel Aviv. Besides, both True and dtac Call Centers chip in to offer support, free of charge, a service that has been flowing since October 7th, 2023. Supplementing this lifeline is an information bridge that utilizes SMS…
An alarming situation has struck the tranquility of France, as authorities discern a possible linkage between the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and a recent attack at a school in Arras. This worrisome incident was disclosed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris. On the fateful day of October 13th, unanticipated terror found its way into Arras as an assailant brazenly attacked people within a school, wielding nothing other than a cold, heartless knife. France felt the ripples of the attack through its core, pushing the government to escalate its level of vigilance. Now, it watches, on high alert, braced for any potential upheaval. The Royal Thai Embassy, recognizing the precarious state, has put forth earnest recommendations to Thai citizens and visitors currently nestled within France’s borders. Imbued with a sense of urgency, it encouraged all to tread carefully while navigating the French streets. Areas that once buzzed with…