Posts published in “Thailand”

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…

In a dramatic turn of events, a massive explosion occurred at a factory nestled inside the 304 Industrial Park, Prachinburi, resulting in a thunderous shockwave enveloped by a colossal plume of smoke. The source of this shockwave was discovered to be an electrical transformer residing in the factory that exploded, inciting rapid attention and immediate response from relevant officials. This abrupt incident happened at the stroke of 11.20am, jolting the otherwise silent industrial park into a frenzied stir. The factory bearing the brunt of this chaos belongs to none other than Ratchakrit Phayak, the revered District Chief of Sri Maha Phot. This overwhelming explosion catapulted a monumental column of fire entwined with smoke straight into the heavens, transforming into a chilling spectacle visible from considerable distances. Quite shockingly, debris of a severed high-voltage electric wire were spotted in close proximity to the ill-fated factory, scattered across the ground. It is…

In a continued pursuit of justice, the Anti-Corruption Police visited the office of the embattled Mayor of Bang Kaeo, a quaint town in the southern region of Thailand, in a surprise second search and seizure operation. This comes as a sequel to the recent startling arrest of the esteemed Mayor, Nathapong Taengsuwan, for veiled solicitation of a staggering 1.5 million baht. Presiding over the Bang Kaeo municipality, Mayor Taengsuwan found himself at the wrong end of the law for allegedly turning his office into a bazaar of sorts. His discretional price? A sizable kickback amounting to 13 million baht in exchange for the green light to mount a rather extravagant LED screen installation project. In a desperate bid to ward off potential prosecution, the once revered public figure allegedly attempted to discard 1,560,650 baht in hard cash in a bid to ‘clean’ his ledgers. All these unfolded on a fateful…

Amidst the luscious landscapes and mythical histories of Thailand’s southern province, Songkhla, there lies a precious gem waiting to be added to the coveted list of Unesco World Heritage Sites. The provincial administrative organisation (PAO) has embarked on this noble pursuit, in partnership with dedicated civic entities. Their common vision? To spotlight the enduring charm of Songkhla’s old town, illuminating its rich tapestry of culture, heritage, and art that has transcended centuries. A meeting recently convened, regrouping PAO and local dignitaries, civil personnel, and notable figures from community factions. Under the capable leadership of PAO chairman, Paijen Maksuwan, it was unveiled that seasoned consultants have been appointed to craft a progressive development and comprehensive management blueprint. This project aims to align with the stern guidelines set forth by Unesco for the recognition of prospective world heritage sites. Ellucidating further, Mr Paijen reiterated Songkhla’s illustrious legacy as a bustling regional trading…