The protracted crisis in Israel has inflicted a deadly toll on Thai labourers, the latest report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated – with two additional deaths registered. This takes the overall Thai fatalities to 20 in the beleaguered region. Trapped within the disquieting web of rocket strikes from Hamas and aerial assaults around the vicinity of the Gaza Strip, these labourers tragically lost their lives. Unofficial accounts from local Thais and employers working in the area provided the information about these deaths, reported Kanchana Patarachoke, spokesperson of the Ministry and the director-general of the Information Department. These casualties are yet to receive official validation from the Israeli authorities. Sadly, the chaos did not cease with these heartbreaking deaths. Four more Thai nationals were injured and three others have gone missing recently, propelling the figure of the injured to 13 and missing persons to 14 amongst Thai nationals.…
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The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a storm warning across 35 provinces, predicting that Bangkok will be adversely affected with about 80% of the region being exposed to harsh weather conditions. Thailand’s public is therefore urged to stay wary of the imminent heavy downpour that may lead to sudden inundations. The weather forecast for a span of 24 hours, starting October 12, alerts a high-pressure wave from China invading the north-eastern region and the South China Sea. A monsoon trough is also predicted to be hovering over the Gulf of Thailand and the southern area. This expected weather pattern will yield thunderstorms and torrential rains in several parts of the central region, including Bangkok and neighboring areas, the eastern region and the southern part of the country. Residents residing in these enumerated areas must be wary of harm from excessive rainfall and collected rainwater. These conditions can lead to…
The year 2021 experienced a startling surge in influenza cases in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand. This escalation was an unprecedented five times the average monthly numbers reported the previous year, sending shockwaves throughout the healthcare community. In response to this alarming health crisis, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand sprung into action, issuing a stern public notification about the smuggling of unauthorized antiviral drugs tagged as oseltamivir into the country. Dr. Thira Woratanarat, a highly respected medical practitioner at the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, took to social media to highlight this undisputable escalation. He shared data, analysing the spectrum of influenza cases from the onset of this year (January) up until September, and compared those numbers to the equivalent period last year. His revelations were shocking; less than 20,000 cases were recorded in January, but by September the caseload spiraled to a concerning…
The tragically untimely passing of Yadapa Tansudcharoenying, wife of Chart Thai Pattana Party MP Supachok Srisukajorn, has engulfed the community in shock and mourning. Yadapa, a 28-year-old pharmacist, tragically took her own life at her residence located in the heart of Nakhon Pathom province. Allegedly wrestling with depression for a considerable period, her affliction otherwise obscured by an outwardly content life. It was a day marred by sorrow when on October 11th, Yadapa was discovered lifeless within her private quarters by the family maid. She was hurriedly transported to Bangkok Hospital Sanamchan, fighting for each moment between life and death. Despite the relentless attempts of the medical team, their endeavours fell tragically short and Yadapa’s youthful life was extinguished. In the aftermath, a comprehensive post-mortem is underway. The cause of her premature death is under close scrutiny to fill in the final missing fragments of her life’s narrative. Various Thai…
The Department of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand are joining forces to implement a proficient emergency alert system. This decision was sparkled by a shooting incident that took place at Siam Paragon Mall on October 3. Expressing the urgency for the necessity of a public alert system, DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong revealed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is particularly interested in creating an alert system that can deliver location-specific updates, thereby enhancing the citizens’ safety. Tasked with the pivotal role, the ministry has been instructed to fast-track the system development and work in collaboration with relevant entities. During the incident day at the Siam Paragon mall, an SMS alert was dispatched to the mall’s tenants. However, a gap was identified as there wasn’t a government body to broadcast this urgent information to the broader public using the area. To plug…
The tragic death of a Thai worker in Israel during a sudden mortar assault earlier in the week has led his family to implore for governmental intervention to bring his body home to Si Sa Ket province in their homeland of Thailand. In an unfortunate event, Phongphat Suchat and another compatriot from Thailand met their untimely demise when a mortar shell exploded in the vicinity of their location as narrated by the deceased’s elder sibling, Surat Suchat, who was at the scene of the tragic incident. Surat, aged 34, described the haste of the assault, demonstrating that the warning alarm was given a mere five seconds prior to the lethal explosion. The unfortunate victims’ bodies were handled and removed by personnel from the Israeli military. The sorrow-stricken brother, alongside Phongphat’s 53-year old mother, Phraiwan Suchat, and his wife, 30-year old Warunee Daosai, have passionately appealed to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin…
Thailand Expressway Authority (TEA), a subdivision of the Ministry of Transport, has recently made a welcoming decision that is keyed towards making the annual commemoration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s passing, more convenient for travelers. Respected and loved deeply by the people of Thailand, the revered King Rama IX, leaves an indelible mark on the fabric of the Thai society. As a means to honour the late monarch’s memory, the government has declared October 13th a public holiday as the nation remembers with reverence his immense contributions to the society. In line with this observance, the TEA has decided to offer its services for the day without any charge. The authority announced that it will waive the toll charges on its three major expressways, starting from 12:01am to midnight. The three main routes that will be made toll-free are the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway or the First…
In an eye-opening study released by the World Bank, it has been brought to light that modestly populated cities in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Rayong are harboring immense potential for economic expansion through urban infrastructure enhancement. This piece of research, aptly titled ‘Thailand Urban Infrastructure Finance Assessment,’ advocates that infrastructural advancements in areas like mass transit systems and clean, renewable energy sources can substantially augment Thailand’s economy, pivoting away from the nation’s heavy reliance on capital city Bangkok as the main economic engine. However, this optimistic blueprint doesn’t come without its challenges, one being the procurement of private capital to fuel these infrastructure enhancement projects, thereby reducing the burden on the nation’s central governmental reserves. This reorientation of economic strength from Bangkok could potentially allow these secondary cities to emerge as new economic growth centers, resulting in a direct upswing in national competitiveness and resilience in…
In an ambitious move towards multi-faceted progress, Thailand and Malaysia are priming themselves for an unprecedented surge in economic cooperation. This vision to bolster bilateral trade and incite socio-economic development along the Thai-Malaysian border was unveiled by Government Spokesman, Chai Wacharonke. The declaration followed a strategic chat between Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin and Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the PM’s office nestled in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The rendezvous brought to light a myriad of shared interests and mutual advantageous strategies. Emphasizing Thailand’s dedication to enhancing the bilateral collaboration, PM Srettha proposed a unique and interesting alliance – one centered around the agricultural and food arenas, specifically floating the idea of engaging in the halal food market. He was driven by the pursuit of mutual growth and prosperity for their intertwined destinies. But these plans weren’t limited to just announcements. In a real step towards implementation, both leaders…
In the heart of Thailand, a 75-year-old woman fell prey to a heart-wrenching romance scam, finding herself at the losing end of more than 18 million baht. A wicked, yet cunning scammer, played with her emotions and coaxed her into investing in a sham company called ‘Gold Future’. The ordeal unfolded, and the victim’s son found the courage to share the harrowing tale with Channel 7. His aged mother, back in July, had cheerfully encouraged him to dive into the ‘Gold Future’ investment pool, sponsoring promises of a doubled fortune. Hearing of the suspiciously lucrative profits, the son detected a scam in the making and warned his mother to distance herself from it immediately. Fast forward to August, the senior Thai woman manoeuvred herself into a corner, borrowing a hefty sum of 1 million baht from her two sons. In such a peculiar occasion, the victim confessed to borrowing from…