As Thailand continues to experience incessant heavy downpour, the reservoir at Vajiralongkorn dam located in Sangkhlaburi district of Kanchanaburi is witnessing a significant increase in its water level. This unexpected increase in water volume owes to days of relentless rainfall, highlighting the significant impact that climate change and weather patterns can have on a region’s water management system. The occurrence of this unprecedented increase in water volume has led the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to contemplate releasing reserves of water stored within these dams. This decision aims to benefit the local farmers, specifically with their second rice crop planting. The fact that the rainfall levels this year have surpassed the expected levels has illuminated a silver lining for the farming community in the region. Captain Thamanat Prompow, the Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, affirmed that the Department of Royal Irrigation has reported a noticeable increase in water volumes in several…
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The pain and anguish are vividly evident in the eyes of Phraiwan Suchat, 53, and Warunee Daosai, 30 – the mother and wife, respectively, of 29-year-old Phongphat Suchat. Their world collapsed with the news that Phongphat, a Thai migrant worker, has been killed in a horrifyingly unexpected mortar attack in the southern part of Israel. In their heart-wrenching devastation, they are directing their pleas for help to none other than Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin himself. Their appeal – assistance in repatriating Phongphat’s body back to their home in Ban Krachaeng Muang, located in the Kantharalak district of Si Sa Ket province. The gut-wrenching attack took place on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, catapulting into a chaotic scene of destruction and death. In addition to Phongphat, another Thai worker also lost his life when the reddening sky rained down mortar rounds. Phongphat’s brother, Surat Suchat, 34, was horrifyingly close to the barrage,…
In the beautiful, lush green stretches of Thailand’s Kui Buri National Park, wandering wild elephants are a common sight. Particularly, the majestic creatures have been the prominent patrons of the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in recent years. This sanctuary connects several provinces, including bustling Chachoengsao, serene Chanthaburi, tourist hotspot Chon Buri, stunning Rayong, and agricultural haven Prachin Buri. Each corner of these provinces has begun to experience a 20-year old tale narrating the ironically harmonious intrusion of wild elephants venturing out of their natural sanctuary into human life, in the July of 2022. A representative network consisting of individuals whose daily life has been affected by these interactions filed a formal complaint with the House of Representatives. The network members, comprising 10 officials, approached the dedicated complaint-receiving office to express their escalating concerns. Their plight was received and acknowledged by Jet Anukulpokarat, the director of the office, who…
Gathered under the glaring sunshine at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province of Thailand, relatives of Thai nationals tearfully anticipated the arrival of their loved ones; the workers who were being evacuated from the unfolding havoc in Israel, their images captured by the anticipatory lenses of Thai media. The serene tranquility of Nakhon Ratchasima district vibrated with an unpleasant surprise on a fateful Wednesday evening as Surangkhana Khunsri, a local resident of the serene Moo 5 village in tambon Nong Yang in Chalerm Phra Kiat district, gasped in disbelief at the heartbreaking news about her son’s demise in the conflict-torn nation of Israel. Her 25-year-old son, Pongsathorn, a diligent Thai worker in Israel, was reported to have been held captive by the Hamas militants. Despite the alarming news, Surangkhana’s maternal heart refused to accept the possibility of her son’s death, nursing an undying hope that he was still alive amidst…
Embracing the dawn of a new day on Thursday, a group of 41 Thai laborers were greeted with smiles and tears as they set foot on their homeland once more, having returned from Israel. The trip back home was a coordinated effort between individual arrangements and the assistance from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with 15 workers benefitting from the latter. They landed at Suvarnabhumi airport, onboard the El Al flight LY083 at 11.22am. Standing ready to welcome them were a cadre of high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Labour Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, and Deputy Public Health Minister Santi Promphat. For Katchakorn Pudtason, special arrangements had to be made due to his severe injuries. Pudtason, an agricultural worker, narrated his harrowing saga to the waiting press, in an edge-of-the-seat tale about his unlikely escape from a hailstorm of bullets fired by Hamas terrorists on the…
Located on the edge of the Tai Rom Yen National Park, in the Kanchanadit district’s Khlong Sa in Moo 9 village, a durian plantation became the scene of a tragic wildlife incident. Two majestic elephants aged about 20-25 years and 30-35 years were found lifeless, a result of electrocution from a live wire set up around the plantation. The plantation owner, Suwannee, aimed to fortify her durian trees against any threats with this wire fence, but little did she know the grave consequence that her measure would yield. Unfortunately, two denizens of the wild succumbed to this unnatural death, stirring the local communities and calling the attention of park officials and veterinarians. Upon receiving the news from local residents, the park chief, Chaiyaporn Chaiyos, together with a team of experts, arrived at the gruesome scene one Thursday morning. One of the elephants was found with a deep burn wound on…
One typically quiet Thursday afternoon, Royal Thai Police headquarters in Bangkok became a whirlwind of activity as they proudly displayed more than 2,000 illegally possessed firearms, seized during a rigorous three-day nationwide operation. This awe-inspiring collection of confiscated weaponry, which also consisted of an astonishing 75,000 rounds of ammunition, served as a stark reminder of the success of the police’s mission. Lasting from October 9 through 11, the officers executed a meticulous sweep at 3,224 sites across the nation. Police Chief Torsak Sukvimol delivered the news on the operation’s outcome, revealing that a staggering 1,593 suspects had been apprehended. The bounty collected during these searches included 1,789 unlawfully possessed firearms, ranging from unassuming BB guns to high-potential blank guns. Also confiscated in this nationwide sweep were 219 legally registered weapons found to be in the process of illegal transfer. The impetus for this comprehensive crackdown was a horrific shooting incident…
Engulfed by a wave of uncertainty and dread, a clandestine firearms engineer, found refuge in his leased residence within the quiet neighborhoods of Nakhon Si Thammarat. However, this seemingly peaceful abode held secrets only known to Weerayut Pantharangsi, the 32-year-old gunsmith. In a shocking turn of events, the man who had skillfully dodged a police raid a day prior, tragically ended his life inside his home-cum-underground workshop. High-ranking Officer Pol Maj Gen Somchai Suetortrakul spearheaded a team of disciplined officers, delving into the heavy atmosphere of Weerayut’s rented dwelling at the Kan Kheha 2 housing complex. The ill-fated Thursday afternoon started off on a grim note with Weerayut’s lifeless body near the entrance, the stark crimson puddle painting a grim picture. A bullet wound hinted at the terrible event that had ensued inside the firmly locked residence, the stillness broken only by the unsettling sight of a firearm clutched in…
In light of recent developments, Treechada Srithada, the reputable deputy spokeswoman for Pheu Thai Party, put up a front to publicly address the media on August 24th. The pressing issue at hand was the rising prevalence of digital fraudsters who manipulate unsuspecting individuals by luring them with counterfeit “Digital Wallet” links, effectively siphoning funds from their actual account. All of this comes prior to the actual commencement of the much-anticipated 10,000 Baht handout program, scheduled to commence in February. The Government has been quick to guarantee that the proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will be instituted in full compliance to applicable laws. They even welcomed the scrutiny of the said program by the vigilant eyes of the public and regulatory bodies. This announcement came from the Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, who reacted to reports from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) flagging the potential of illicit activities in the scheme.…
Embroiled in a time of distress and devastation, Prasert’s heartfelt condolences resonated deeply with those who have suffered losses in the midst of the conflict. With unabashed emphasis on the critical need for both discretion and discernment, one could not overstate Prasert’s appeal for the vigilant attention of the public, cautioning against pernicious fraudsters seeking to exploit the situation by soliciting donations. His advises the populace to keep abreast of the Israel-Hamas harrowing scenario through official updates disseminated via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government channels, advocating the sidelining of less-than-reliable sources like social media. In an impressive showing of solidarity, the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Company, extends its helping hand, offering free communication services to Israel. A proud testament to human spirit and unity, the simple act of dialling 001 800 followed by the requisite destination number post the IVR voice prompt, facilitates this…