An accident-ridden vehicle lay on the Burapha Withi (Bang Na-Bang Pakong) flyover after a collision in Bang Bo district, Samut Prakan, marking one of the many casualties on Friday. (Photograph by: Sutthiwit Chayutworakan) Nearly 2,000 individuals felt the impact of road mishaps leading to 22 deaths on the first day of an extended holiday season, as reported by the Royal Thai Police (RTP). Deputy national police chief and RTP’s Traffic Police Operation Centre commander, Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote asserted on Saturday about the need for police officers to stay vigilant towards traffic offences. This mandatory vigilance roots from the anticipated surge in road trips from urban zones to provinces during the long holiday from July 28 to Aug 2. The first-day toll stood at 1,871 wounded and 22 killed. Citing speeding as the major trigger for accidents, Pol Gen Roy also mentioned that sleeping at the wheel, lane switching and…
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Embedded in the heart of Thailand, the King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), in collaboration with Sinogen-Pin Petch Joint Venture and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), has unveiled a state-of-the-art prototype of an amazing 25-seater luxury rail carriage. Aptly termed ‘Beyond Horizon’, this top-tier vehicle comes furnished with individual touch screens and comprehensive facilities, ensuring comfortable travel for passengers with mobility constraints. Supervised by the project manager of Beyond Horizon and the hallowed dean of KMITL’s School of Engineering, Somyot Kaitwanidvilai, this initiative blossoms from the Transport Ministry’s creative and innovative Thai First Policy. The campaign’s ultimate goal is to infuse a larger proportion of domestic products into the mass-transit infrastructure. With a whopping 40% of the production line’s materials rooted in Thailand, the overarching aim is to prime local rail coaches for an impending nationwide network expansion. Looking two decades into Thailand’s future, there is an anticipated…
Imagine a serene coastal paradise named Freedom Beach, located in tambon Karon, in the Muang district of Phuket. This picturesque location took a somber tone recently when a Senegalese tourist tragically vanished while swimming – his disappearance stirring a wave of concern across the area. Unfortunately, as the gentle waves lapped against the shoreline on a Sunday morning, they brought with them a conclusion to the frantic search. The body of the young man, only 22, was found, putting an end to the uncertainty. Mayor Lt Jadet Vachirasorn of the Tambon Karon Municipality confirmed the recovery of the young man, Cheikhonuna Ba. A team of proficient lifeguards discovered his body at about 6.50 am after the sea had deposited it on Freedom Beach’s sun-kissed sand. Upon the discovery, officials immediately plunged into action. The law enforcement agents, accompanied by volunteers from the Kusoltham Phuket Foundation, dutifully examined the location and…
The tranquil Muno village in the Sungai Kolok district of the Narathiwat province was shaken by a catastrophic fireworks explosion in a local warehouse over the weekend. The blast resulted in waves of destruction across the area, leaving 12 people dead, 121 injured, and 292 houses with varying degrees of structural damage, with some reduced to mere rubble. These numbers were committed to public record on the official Facebook page of the provincial public relations office on Sunday. Out of the dozen lives lost in the tragedy, the bodies of seven victims were claimed by their families to perform religious rites, while the remaining five were still at the Sungai Kolok Hospital waiting for identification. Fortunately, most of the injured survivors, numbering 111, returned home, while ten remain under medical care at Sungai Kolok Hospital, of which one is in a serious condition. The calamitous incident is currently under the…
In the world of Thai politics, the name of the Move Forward Party (MFP) has been surfacing quite frequently. Known for their refusal to compromise key policy areas, the party’s fierce determination has been met with mixed opinions. According to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll), the majority of people claim that this stubbornness led to the party’s unsuccessful attempt to form a government and secure party leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, a seat as Prime Minister. The bottom line of this opinion poll, carried out between July 24-26 through phone interactions with 1,310 individuals of diverse background, was crystal clear. Participants were asked to identify what they perceived as the missteps that led to the MFP’s stumbling block in electing Mr. Pita as prime minister. The reasons they cited were varied: 42.98% believed the MFP’s refusal to relinquish some of its policies for extra support…
In the coming days, weather reports indicate that the Southwest Monsoon will notably strengthen, impacting the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This surge is expected to occur from Saturday through Thursday, as per the seven-day weather forecast issued this Friday. With these conditions, an augmented amount of rainfall across the overall nation is foreseen. Particular areas of concern include the Northeast and Central regions comprising Bangkok and the South’s eastern coastline where isolated heavy downpours are predicted to take place. Regions such as the North, East, and the South’s West Coast might face isolated instances of extreme heavy precipitation. The authorities also expect an increase in the size of the waves in the upper reaches of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf, where the wave height could reach two to three meters. Furthermore, waters could surge to over three meters during thunderstorms presenting potential risks for navigational activities.…
With the beginning of the prolonged break in synchronization with His Majesty the King’s birthday leading up till Wednesday, marking the inception of Buddhist Lent, excitement and anticipation among travellers is palpable. This fertile opportunity to explore myriad destinations is often a dilemma of choices, thus we’ve segued into the task of ironing out this crinkle for the wanderers. We bring to you the top 10 most-visited National Parks, echoing the choice of travellers during the same time frame last year: 1. Khao Yai National Park, a sprawling expanse in Nakhon Ratchasima province 2. Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park, the serene retreat in Rayong 3. Pa Hin Ngam National Park, echoing the raw beauty of Chaiyaphum 4. Khlong Lan National Park, nestled in the heart of Kamphaeng Phet 5. Erawan National Park, the gem of tranquility in Kanchanaburi 6. Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, a…
In a bustling locale of Samut Sakhon’s Krathum Ban district, nestled amidst the daily commotion, lies a PTT petrol station that recently wrestled with an intriguing incidence. The incident was brought to light when an astute Facebook user shared a disquieting experience from her recent visit to the station. The photograph she posted unveiled a two-litre fuel canister that appeared to be only half-filled despite her having paid for 1.8 litres of fuel. Her account quickly spread around the social networking platform, stirring up a maelstrom of viral posts. The sudden limelight forced PTT Plc into making a public statement about the development. They confessed to the malfunction of the pump’s check valve that was responsible for the fuel mismeasurement, allowing some of the fuel to retreat back into the pump instead of dispensing out. In response to the growing public concern, Jakkra Yodmanee, the diligent deputy director-general of DIT,…
The extended reprieve initiated on His Majesty the King’s birthday on Friday, paving the way for the anticipation of the advent of Buddhist Lent on Wednesday. A profusion of Thai natives are anticipated to undertake millions of homeward-bound journeys and tourist place visits during this interlude. In a recent development on Friday, the Burapha command – a segment of the Royal Thai Army’s Internal Security Operations Command, declared that Chong Ta Kiew checkpoint was thrown open as an intermediate route directing to the Buri Ram province. The fresh route kicks off from the juncture of Highway No. 3308 located in Sa Kaeo’s Ta Phraya district, and extends until it intersects with Highway No. 3446, that guides all the way to the Lahan Sai district nestled in Buri Ram. “It comes as an advantageous alternative to Highway No. 348, the chief route leading to Buri Ram, which usually experiences heavy traffic…
On a bright Sunday morning, the resignation of a prominent general sent ripples of speculation bouncing off the political landscape. As murmurs of his possible political future bubbled away, it fell to the party’s politicians to clarify the unfolding scene: The Palang Pracharath party leader had relinquished his reigns not to ride into the sunset of retirement, but to pave the path for a newly elected executive board. At the previous day’s party denouement, the Deputy Party Leader, a seasoned politician known as Paiboon Nititawan, took to the podium. He offered the assembled crowd a glimpse into the future, decanting the contents of Prawit’s resignation letter, its validity cemented at the precise time of 8.30am. “Fear not,” he reassured members of the party. “Our esteemed General Prawit made a pledge at our previous gathering, a solemn promise to remain steadfast at the party’s side until the end of his days.…