In the vibrant heart of Bangkok, where the pulsating rhythm of city life never skips a beat, a revered ceremony took place under the watchful eye of Chadchart Sittipunt, the esteemed Governor of Bangkok. The setting was quintessentially grand, befitting the occasion as we gathered to honor the rising stewards of a brighter tomorrow – the passionate students who have distinguished themselves in a battle that affects us all. As Governor Sittipunt articulated so eloquently, these young minds already shine brightly, and their participation in this noble cause eclipses the concept of winning or losing. Amidst the fanfare, the Governor underscored a pressing concern, one that blankets the skies like an unwelcome guest – air pollution. An intricate calamity not easily unraveled by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) alone, it demands a collective effort. Schools are the nucleus, the vital cradle from which solutions can emerge. “Bangkok’s most precious assets,”…
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In the heart of Bangkok, amid the bustling metropolis, a heartfelt and poignant ceremony unfolded at the illustrious Bangkok Room in the Irawatpattana Building at City Hall. Presiding over the occasion was none other than the esteemed Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, a man whose leadership shines brighter than the city’s modern skyline. Governor Chadchart stood at the podium with a solemn yet grateful disposition, ready to present a well-deserved recognition to the heroes of a rather unprecedented event. With palpable emotion, he declared, “It is a tremendous honor to confer this accolade upon the volunteers and every individual involved in the remarkable rescue and relief efforts following the earthquake on March 28, 2025.” History was being made that very day, as Governor Chadchart proudly proclaimed, “This marks the first instance in the chronicles of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) where such distinctions are awarded to individuals from beyond the…
In a city bustling with life and energy, there’s always light illuminating Bangkok’s streets, but in recent times, shadows have crept in, casting parts of the city into darkness. This isn’t the work of faulty streetlights or scheduled power outages; it’s the handiwork of thieves with a taste for copper. Their intentions are far from noble, and they’ve led the authorities to a showdown on the streets of Khlong Sam Wa. This intriguing tale begins with an arrest that has the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in the spotlight. Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, the voice of BMA, stepped up to reveal that a suspect, identified solely as Kitti, has been arrested under the suspicion of orchestrating a series of nocturnal escapades involving stealing electrical cables from private residencies snugly situated along Soi Pracharuamjai 19. Kitti, after much deliberation, reportedly confessed to the heist where he helped himself to 2.2 kilograms of shiny, sought-after…
In an extraordinary sting operation that sounds more like a scene from a thrilling crime novel than a regular Tuesday in Thailand, police and livestock officials scored a significant victory against illicit meat packaging practices. Nestled in the bustling backdrop of Nakhon Pathom, a weighty discovery tipped the scales – quite literally 15 tonnes of frozen chicken! This recent escapade unraveled on June 14, when authorities unearthed a staggering 15 tonnes of illegally repackaged chicken, deceitfully flaunting the emblem of a major brand, akin to a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This frozen fiasco had all the makings of an infamous poultry plot against the unsuspecting public! Leading the crack team was none other than Police Major General Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, flanked by the dynamic duo Police Colonel Thanathat Sripipat and Police Lieutenant Chumroon Khama, joined by the vigilant Warakorn Chitlang. Together, they descended upon a frigid fortress of questionable meat, thanks…
In what could easily be the plot of a thrilling heist movie, a 47-year-old man has been nabbed in Pattaya following a rapid investigation into a bold gold robbery in Lamphun province. This audacious escapade, which involved the theft of two exquisite gold necklaces valued at over 500,000 baht, was swiftly cracked by the relentless and astute Chon Buri Provincial Police forces. “We managed to pin down the suspect in a bustling shopping mall nestled in Central Pattaya,” divulged a spokesperson for the police, as he confirmed the capture of the culprit. The meticulous investigation led the police to Prakorn after a well-timed tip-off directed officers to his presence on the sunny shores of Pattaya, hot on the heels of the Saturday, June 7 theft. The scene of the crime? A reputable establishment, Yaowarat Gold Shop, situated in Pa Sang district of Lamphun province, where the robbery played out with…
In the wee hours of June 15, an extraordinary chain of events unraveled on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Bangkok’s bustling Don Mueang Airport. Imagine this: a throng of over 50 roaring motorcycles zipping past, their engines humming a fast-paced symphony. But this wasn’t destined to be an ordinary city cruise. It culminated in a dramatic collision, leaving a trail of chaos and injured souls in its wake. As the twilight hour marked 2 a.m., officers from the Vibhavadi police station and the quick-footed volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation swooped in to piece together the night’s bewildering puzzle. Right by the airport’s entrance gates three and four lay the crumpled remnants of two motorcycles—once sleek machines, now fallen heroes. Seats lay scattered haphazardly, and metallic parts were strewn across the asphalt like forgotten puzzle pieces. Nearby, a green and yellow taxi and a grey Honda car bore the grim testimony of…
In Nakhon Pathom, a town bustling with life, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded that has cast a somber shadow over the community. On the otherwise ordinary June 13th morning, a calamitous accident shattered a family’s dream, leaving them grappling with the inconceivable loss of their 14-month-old daughter. The tragic incident occurred on Thawil Phatthana Road, where destiny played a cruel trick, casting peanuts into a tragic twist. The scene of the accident was marked by the forlorn presence of a red Honda motorcycle, an innocent bystander in this saddening tale, belonging to the grieving father, Chalu, a Burmese national. The young girl had been riding snugly in a chest-mounted carrier, held close by her father’s warmth. However, the carrier’s strap unexpectedly gave way, setting off a chain of tragic events. Nearby, the ominously quiet white truck stood as a testament to fate’s fickle nature, its driver Paitoon, a 54-year-old from Chachoengsao…
In an abrupt turn of events, Cambodia has thrown a wrench in the Thai-Cambodian fruit trade by slamming the brakes on the entry of Thai fruits and agricultural products into the country through the Khlong Yai checkpoint. June 14 marked the day when Cambodian government directives put a halt to the influx of Thai delicacies, including those juicy rambutans, zesty mangosteens, and, yes, even the notorious durians. But why? The reason remains shrouded in mystery, leaving traders and fruit enthusiasts scratching their heads. The news hit like a bolt from the blue at noon when the Khlong Yai Customs House in Trat province got wind of the Cambodian mandate straight from Koh Kong Customs. The once bustling route now sees trucks, laden with nature’s bounty, making a U-turn back to Trat. The sight of four-wheel carriers bearing gifts worth between 15,000 and 20,000 baht, now sent scuttling back no empty-handed…
In a bustling corner of the vibrant Wang Burapha area, the usual allure of glittering gold took a backseat to a far less welcoming headline. A temporary employee at a prestigious gold shop found themselves under police scrutiny after allegedly pulling off a heist worthy of its own suspense novel. The young woman’s name? Kanchana, though some fondly referred to her as Nam Petch. On June 12, in the early morning hours as the city began to stir, police apprehended her in Bangkok’s bustling Bangkok Yai district. The twist in the tale began on May 21, a day that should have been like any other in the gold shop on Charoen Krung Road. It was Kanchana’s trial period as a sales assistant, where her tasks were straightforward: showcase shiny dreams in the form of gold bars and jewelry, all priced meticulously by the Gold Traders Association’s standards. But with a…
In what sounds like the plot of a high-stakes thriller, the discovery of two well-equipped drones has ignited a major investigation in Thailand’s Songkhla province. The drones, unearthed in Sadao district, were not your run-of-the-mill gadgets but sophisticated six-rotor models armed with grenade launchers. Yes, you heard that right—grenade launchers! Naturally, this alarming find has raised suspicions of potential violent endeavors or illegal undertakings. At the forefront of this investigation is Lieutenant General Paisal Nusang, who commands the Fourth Army Region and heads up Internal Security Operations. He swooped in like a commander in a spy movie, leading the inspection with a courageous team. These flying contraptions were discovered in the quaint setting of Ban Rai Ok, Moo 2, Samnak Kham subdistrict, Sadao district, on the 12th of June. A thorough investigation was carried out by an impressive lineup of the 5th Infantry Regiment Task Force, Sadao district officials, the…