Thailand has reported a concerning number of 385 confirmed cases of mpox infections this year up to date, along with one disheartening fatality, according to the official records presented by the Department of Disease Control (DDC), documenting cases from January 1-September 18. Tragically, the person who succumbed to this disease was an immunocompromised individual who particularly struggled with fighting off the infection. Breaking down the cases reported this week, we find 42 new patients. Among them, an overwhelming number of 41 were male, pointing towards a possible gender predisposition, whereas only one of them was of female gender. Lounging into nationalities, it came to light that Thai citizens bore the brunt of the disease with a staggering 38 new cases. However, this disease did not refrain from lurking onto the foreigners either, with three of them confirmed to be infected. A quick dive into the specifics reveals that a majority…
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As a groundbreaking move to boost tourism, both Chinese and Kazakhstani travelers are given the privilege by Thailand’s authorities to enter the country without any visa obligations for a duration of five months – expiring on February 29. This ingenious initiative is currently in its pilot phase. This breakthrough decision was made public by the Transport Minister of Thailand, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, at a high-level meeting held with the topmost executives of the Airports of Thailand (AOT). The meeting’s primary purpose was to strategize and implement initiatives to ease the process of international arrivals in the forthcoming weeks, just in time for the National Day holidays in China, which falls on October 1st. The ministry projected that the visa-free period would considerably surge the average number of incoming Chinese flights from 72 to a whopping 96 per day. Likewise, the average Chinese visitor count per day is expected to almost double…
In the midst of tussles over divisive subjects that appeared to be moving towards determining the outcome by a draw of lots, the parties finally sought middle ground. This act of unity was significantly appreciated by Pichet Chuamuangpan – the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s second deputy House speaker – who was at the helm of the conference that featured representatives from all parties. The earlier disagreement on certain matters luckily found its resolution in this meeting. From the ranks of all parties, Move Forward stood at the forefront with a strong force of 151 members. This placed them in the esteemed position of presiding over 11 House committees. Following closely is the ruling Pheu Thai Party. Even though their number of 141 MPs does not match that of Move Forward, they have been entrusted with the responsibility of governing 10 other significant House committees. This includes the critical committee established…
The Thai Transportation department has an ambitious venture on their hands – the “land bridge” – a colossal project aiming to link the Gulf of Thailand’s eastern shoreline at Chumphon to Ranong on the Andaman Sea. Currently, the baton is being passed on to potential investors worldwide, focusing primarily on China, Europe, and America. This insight on the advancements in the plan came from Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Thailand’s Minister of Transport, in response to the doubts and unease expressed by Wichai Sudsawat, a parliamentarian from Chumphon for the United Thai Nation (UTN) party. Sudsawat had raised his concerns during a parliament meeting about the detrimental consequences this project might have on his voters’ livelihoods. These worries sprouted from Jungrungreangkit’s previous intimations about high investment expenditures and eco-related problems connected with the project. The concept of the land bridge was cultivated two years ago under the aegis of the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration.…
In an alarming incident of criminal nature, a teenage boy of 15 years is facing accusations of sexually exploiting a girl, merely 14 years old, who has been found to be pregnant. This unsettling occurrence surfaced, following the consumption of cannabis. The girl’s aunt, shocked and distressed, brought the incident light, reporting it to the Khlong Luang Police Station, shortly before midday today. Accompanied by Cholada Butwicha, a representative from the ‘Survive’ page, the victim’s aunt, escorting the traumatized girl, identified only as ‘A’, to maintain her anonymity, lodged a complaint against the heinous sexual assault. Investigative officer Adisak Kotchasak, at Khlong Luang Police Station, had been entrusted with the details of the grim case. Presently, the entire law enforcement machinery is in full swing to bring the five teenage boys, allegedly involved in the incident, to justice. Butwicha said that the victim’s distraught aunt reached out the previous day…
It’s a season of fluctuation and instability within the global financial markets—with fingers pointed squarely at the increased volatility. The Thai baht, in particular, seems to be getting swept up in this financial whirlwind, bearing the brunt of the turmoil. With the U.S Federal Reserve hinting at a potential incline in the benchmark interest rate, the baht’s depreciation appears to be an ongoing trend set to continue in the weeks to come. Krungthai Global Market’s strategist, Poon Panitchpibun, shed light on the situation’s gravity when he reported that the baht commenced trading on 21st September at 36.25 against the U.S dollar—a significant drop from the previous day’s 36.07 close. This followed a minor strengthening phase where the baht wavered between 35.86 and 36.23 per dollar on the Wednesday night. However, the stronger dollar and heightened U.S 10-year bond yields, prompted by hints from the Federal Reserve regarding a surge in…
Thai Immigration Police recently apprehended Gurinder Singh, an Indian national, in the southern territory of Phattalung for allegedly exceeding his visa by a considerable margin – over five months. Mr. Singh, having leftover funds, expressed his desire to extend his visit and make a trip to Pattaya. The 31-year-old Indian farmer found himself in the custody of Phattalung Provincial Immigration authorities while he was enjoying a train journey from Su-ngai Kolok district in the Narathiwat province to the bustling city of Bangkok. His visa had been expired for more than five months according to the immigration report, tracing his initial entrance to the beautiful Thai land through Suvarnabhumi International Airport on March 17, with his visa scheduled to expire just a month later. When interrogated about his prolonged stay in the country, Gurinder Singh spoke candidly about his life as a cultivator in India and how he had saved up…
Tragedy struck in the heart of Bangkok’s Chacheongsao province yesterday as a long-standing feud between two students took a frightful turn, culminating in the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old student by his 14-year-old schoolmate. Local community leader Korrakot Tungphan was one of the first to arrive at the scene following the dreaded ordeal. He revealed to ThaiRath reporters that he was alerted to the incident around 5pm, propelling him to hastily make his way to the school. A scene of palpable shock and distress met him at the school, where the grieving parents and the school director were in the process of escorting the wounded victim to a nearby hospital. The sight of shaken teachers and students echoing the sombre mood formed a disheartening backdrop to the tragic incident. Korrakot didn’t delay in contacting officials from Tha Takiap Police Station, briefing them about the situation even as they prepared to…
Gearing Towards Major Profits: The Thriving Journey of Online Insurance Firm, Roojai Reaping the fruits of its labors, the online insurance firm Roojai is looking forward to surfacing its maiden profit from Thai operations in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, as confirmed by the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Faquet. The soon-to-be-realized financial boon is chiefly due to the impressive and exponential growth of the company in the motor insurance sales sector, as it sharpens its focus to secure a top spot in this segment by the forthcoming year. In a recent discussion, Faquet remarked that the company had been through turbulent times but emphasized the bright, optimistic future under the spotlight. He admitted, “In the shadow of Covid-19, we did face a few hurdles in the past two years, but we are currently witnessing an escalating dynamic in the motor insurance market. The imminent future is…
Unveiling a grand crackdown against an illicit operation, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) recently nabbed a counterfeit mosquito repellent manufacturer entrenched in Samut Sakhon. The scam didn’t just stop at production, it further had its tentacles spread across three distribution points in three separate provinces. The unlawful and hazardous products surfaced just today, and a massive haul of 227,000 boxes, valued at 4.54 million baht, was confiscated. The CIB was drawn to the investigation by the bizarre selling of two unregistered Chinese mosquito repellent brands in retail stores and across social media platforms. Notably, these brands were devoid of any Thai labelling or production identifiers, thus hoodwinking the customers into believing they were stepping into a safe buy, greatly due to the crafty usage of a baby’s image on the packaging. Additionally, the products were offered at a price significantly low than the regular market rates, further luring the unsuspecting…