The peaceful and unassuming town of Nakhon Si Thammarat found itself disturbed by a shocking turn of events when local law enforcement apprehended 57-year-old Seri Boonprap, a notorious figure within the community. This arrest followed a heinous crime in which Mr. Boonprap conceded to strangling a lady within her residence, an act he confesses was spurred by deep-seated resentment. This brutal sequence of events marked the premature and devastating termination of what had been an entangled relationship, marking a grim chapter in the history of Nakhon Si Thammarat. In a startling admission, Seri attributed his violent outburst to his resentment towards the victim, whom he held responsible for their relationship’s destruction. The fateful day unfolded with an invitation from the victim to her domicile, where she intended to sever their bond and announce the commencement of a new relationship. This news triggered a wave of anger within Seri, prompting him…
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The Pandemic Times: Breathing Life into the Resurgence of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) In the swirling midst of the Covid-19 chaos, a resurgence has been quietly taking place in the lane of traditional health practices. Bathed in relevance once more, Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) sees its roots deeply entrenched in not just the medical, but also the cultural sphere of Thailand – a harmonious synergy of religious sphere, dietary practices, and indigenous wisdom. In the post-pandemic world, TTM has sprung forth into the collective consciousness as an inseparable weft thread in the loom of Thai identity. The wave of TTM is propelled further by its usage of native herbs, a feature that has witnessed an unparalleled surge in the pandemic times. This phenomenon has found concrete manifestation in the 20th National Herbs Expo led by the Ministry of Public Health. Spread over five days, from June 28 to July 2,…
In the shadow of the dynamic digital era, Thailand’s thriving food delivery market teeters on the precipice of a new phase, as forecasts predict a fractional contraction of 0.6% this year. Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) estimates this would pull the overall market value down to 86 billion baht, breaking stride in the industry’s otherwise rampant growth trajectory. A complementary downturn of 11.3% in food order volumes signifies a broader shift in consumer attitudes. Several interconnected factors are at the helm of this downward trend, as uncovered by K-research. The post-pandemic world has reshaped the consumer landscape with a heightened awareness of spending habits and an amplified emphasis on value for money, as the cost of living spirals upward. Additionally, the ubiquitous hassles encountered by customers during the food ordering process remain unresolved, further stunting the sector’s growth. K-Research data indicates a noteworthy expansion of 8.6% in the average food order…
The Thai Meteorological Department has raised the alarm about an escalated spike in rainfall intensity as a result of the south-western monsoon enveloping the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Consequently, the possibility of sudden flooding and forest runoffs has placed 47 provinces at a higher risk. Local folks residing in the exposed regions are being cautioned about the severe rain and accumulated water, which possess the potential to trigger these hazardous incidents. The monsoon trough is now being traced over northern Thailand and northern Laos, which is leading to the emergence of a low-pressure belt all along the coastline of northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. Concurrently, this is resulting in accelerated showers and several areas being drenched in heavy rain, particularly the north-eastern and eastern regions of Thailand. For regions located in upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand which are exposed to considerable…
In Pathum Thani province, a region situated north of the vibrant city of Bangkok in Thailand, a grueling road accident marked a tragic day. Two dedicated university students tragically lost their lives while a fellow student sustained injuries. All this happened when a six-wheel truck violently crashed into the students’ motorcycle. Following this heartbreaking incident, the truck driver, shaken and stirred, reported himself to the local civil authorities. The gripping chronicle of this horrendous incident had its unfolding around 2.40 am, local time, on the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road near the renowned Chomphu Bridge in the Thanyaburi district. As the first responders reached the accident venue, they discovered the victims on the extreme right side of the road. Among these young lives, two had sadly already slipped away, cementing the severity of the mishap. The victims, known as Thakun and Yarinda, were both bright-eyed 19-year-olds from Si Sa Ket and Ayutthaya…
A man of 40 years tragically met his end yesterday at a bustling chicken fighting arena located in Lat Lum Kaeo, a region within the province of Pathum Thani towards the north of the cosmopolitan city of Bangkok. The heinous incident unfolded at round about 8.30 in the evening. The victim was quickly rushed to the Lat Lum Kaeo Hospital in an attempt to treat the gunshot wound, but his injuries were too grave. Upon hearing the shocking news, a wave of frightened spectators instinctively reached for their phones to alert the authorities, instantly dialing the hotline of the local police station in Lat Lum Kaeo. The emergency call was immediately answered by the highly esteemed Royal Thai Police Captain Precha Teksi and his dedicated force who arrived expeditiously at the crime scene. Witnesses from the gathering recoiled as they recollected the horrifying moment when the deafening sound of gunfire…
In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events, a lamentable tale of a young 13 year-old girl hailing from the province of Pathum Thani has come to light. She fell prey repeatedly to a 47 year-old man, who for quite some time managed to smartly dodge the long arm of the law until his eventual capture. The girl’s woeful tale reached a dreadful climax when she was driven to the edge, attempting to put an end to her life due to her continual torment. Covertly lurking around her house under the guise of being her aunt’s boyfriend was a man called Beer Donmuang, whose true name happens to be Pichet. His true nature was far from cordial as he repeatedly perpetrated horrid acts of child abuse on the innocent minor. He attempted to touch her, made advances towards her and even violated her in the most…
In the heart of Bangkok, amidst the bustling streets of the Ratchada neighborhood, police were engrossed in a hot pursuit following an attempted bank heist last night which led to the arrest of a local Thai man. The intriguing chain of events unfolded right before the residents of Soi Ratchadapisek 32, a part of Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, on the balmy afternoon of Tuesday, 25th of July. The protagonist of our story, a 40-year-old man named Jaratpong Srichai, staged an elaborate scheme to rob a bank that was soon to unfold like a thriller novel. Initially, he masked his crippling intentions by posing as a potential customer, intending to open a new bank account. If only things were as simple as they seemed. The unsuspecting bank staff presented him with the normal procedure, informing the would-be bank robber that there’d be a 500-baht minimum deposit requirement for the establishment of a…
In a groundbreaking stride forward for cancer treatment, scientists from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Thailand have marked a first by successfully developing an antibody from tobacco plants. This novel antibody has displayed promising potential in the laboratory, notably inhibiting the development and growth of cancer cells in lab animals, thereby paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective cancer treatments. This breakthrough comes hot on the heels of their astounding accomplishment in formulating a COVID-19 vaccine from tobacco plants. Their latest venture – a collaboration with Baiya Phytopharm Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chulalongkorn University – takes inspiring steps in the research and production of antibody treatments extracted from tobacco plants. Pharmaceutical experts have noted a significant reduction in the size and retarded growth of cancer cells in lab animals after utilizing these plant-derived antibodies. Initiator and innovator of the research, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waranyoo Phoolcharoen from…
The beautiful and mesmerising island of Koh Lan, located off the coast of Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri, has recently been the focus of attention for an unfortunate maritime occurrence. The typically azure seawater around this much-visited island has turned an unsettling shade of green, causing quite an uproar among tourists and prompting an immediate response from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). The change in colour was first noticed over the weekend. After images of the strangely green seawater were posted to the “We Love Pattaya” Facebook page, an inspection of Ta Waen Beach on Koh Lan was quickly carried out by the DMCR. Swimming in these waters was discouraged by the authorities due to reduced visibility caused by the greenish hue. Apichai Aekwanakul, the deputy director of the DMCR, pointed out that the chief cause behind this eye-catching transformation was Noctiluca scintillans. This is a non-toxic…