The quiet and calm neighbourhood of Berlin has been shaken by dreadful news, as the German law enforcement agencies are in pursuit of a mysterious criminal. The criminal’s prey? Siliya Saiwongpanya, a 61 year-old woman of Thai descent who was deeply rooted in the local culture, and the proud owner of Thai-Art, a reputed restaurant located on Kantstrasse Road in the heart of Berlin. On the gloomy morning of August 18, Friday, a harmless walkway near Fuggerstrasse Road in the tranquil district of Schoeneberg transformed into a desolate crime scene. The body of Siliya lay there, lifeless, alongside her blood-stained handbag and a shattered glass bottle that appears to be the murder weapon. According to local press reports, Siliya had suffered severe injury to her neck, eventually leading to her tragic demise. Local authorities have inferred that the gruesome act could be the dreadful outcome of a personal dispute. Surprisingly,…
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Thailand’s authoritative weather agency, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), has issued stern warning of intensified rainfalls that stand as imminent menace to 46 provinces across the country. TMD’s expertly crafted weather models project a surge in rainfalls over 70% of the areas, even afflicting the capital city, Bangkok with a sudden flash floods alert, courtesy of fearsome forest runoffs. Upon close examination, the TMD specialists indicate that the current precarious weather conditions draw upon several contributing factors. These include a tropical storm coursing through the northern and upper northeastern parts of the country, couched with a low-pressure trough assaulting central parts of Vietnam. On top this, moderate south-westerlies overlooking the Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Thailand are also influencing factors. These collectively have boosted rainfall intensity, thereby triggering intermittent occurrences of heavy to extremely heavy precipitation in some regions. The TMD, through its public service messaging, is urging residents…
In the first seven months of the present year, there has been a significant 17% increase in foreign investment, taking it to a staggering 58.9 billion baht. This captivating news was confirmed by Rachada Dhnadirek, the deputy spokesperson for the government. The main origins of this steep inflow of funds were five key countries. Japan took the prime position, with 94 investors collectively contributing 19.89 billion baht. Next in line was the US, with their 67 investors injecting 3 billion baht into the Thai economy. Following closely was Singapore, with 61 investors contributing a substantial 12.92 billion baht. China also featured in this elite group with 28 investors and 11.55 billion baht. Rounding off the top five was Germany, with 16 investors bringing in 1.29 billion baht. The flow of this foreign capital ushered in employment opportunities for 3,594 local Thai people. This marked a significant 9% surge in job…
Thailand is in the throes of a particularly fierce influenza season, with the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reporting over 970,000 cases nationwide this year. This statistic marks a threefold increase on the same time last year, underscoring the urgency of the situation at hand. On the front lines, Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, deputy director-general of the DDC, gives voice to the bitter truth. Amidst the alarming rise in seasonal flu cases, the situation has claimed one life, a 39-year-old man suffering from alcohol-induced liver disease. At the heart of the fight against influenza lies a two-pronged approach – vaccination and vigilant personal hygiene. Those above 65 or with existing chronic health conditions have been earmarked as the high-risk group. The DDC urges these individuals to seek the flu vaccine promptly. For everyone else, should they succumb to the flu, the advice is to self-isolate and don a face mask to…
On the enlightening day of August 18, 2023, nestled in the heart of one of Thailand’s culture havens – SEA JUNCTION, at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a pivotal event was organised. The captains behind this crucial conference were none other than representatives from the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) at Mahidol University, in a synergic collaboration with the civil society wings – SEA JUNCTION, and the stalwart, MIGRANT WORKING GROUP. The event was aptly titled “Policy Recommendation Forum on Inbound Labour Migration and Immigration in Thailand (Reforming the Replacement Migration Policy)”. This gathering wasn’t just a mere gathering, it was an ambition in its entirety to reshape the contours of how Thailand welcomes immigration and immigrants. At the centre of this discourse is to establish a judicious objective – a monthly milestone of integrating at least 20,000 existing immigrant adults and children, those who cherish dreams…
A well-known globetrotter, popular on social media, recently relayed an unusual encounter during her adventure to China. Intent on meeting a man she had interacted with extensively online, she was greeted with a stark revelation – his real-life persona did not match the image he projected online. The intriguing incident unfolded over a series of three TikTok videos posted by the woman, recognized online as thaisuperstarinchina, and piqued a significant amount of critique. The story begins with her getting acquainted with a Chinese man over the internet, where their interactions were filled with vivid chatter and occasional photo exchanges. Excitement bubbled up as she anticipated this human connection on her trip to China. However, what she arrived to was a disconcerting difference between the man she had been imagining and the man standing in front of her – a difference so striking, it caused a ripple of disappointment. During her…
In the wake of her mother’s passing, an unnamed woman was issued an uncompromising ultimatum by her boss: priority should be work over mourning, or she should tender her resignation. Unable to sideline the demise of a loved one, she made the compassionate decision to resign, enabling her to grieve and attend the funeral. A post about this employer’s lack of empathy was disseminated through Facebook, going viral and sparking outrage across the web. This eventually attracted the attention of the Labour Ministry, resulting in a formal investigation to discern whether all labour laws were observed during this dispute. In a statement released by the resort, where the incident purportedly occurred, it was announced that the manager in question had been put on suspension until further notice, pending the inquisition into her behaviour. “We feel an overwhelming sense of sympathy and offer our unwavering support to our colleague who recently…
Since April 2017, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom (KT) have found themselves in further debt for the operations and upkeep on two extensions of the Green Line, owned by the BTS Skytrain operator, BTSC. In an unexpected turn of events in September 2021, BTSC took the initiative to file a lawsuit against BMA. The lawsuit was over an impressive 12 billion baht debt that BMA had accrued for the operation of the Green Line extension. However, that was not the end of the financial ordeal – an additional outstanding balance of 20 billion baht was also mentioned, attributable to the train operating system. The saga continued into the next year, with the Central Administrative Court stepping in during September 2022. The court issued an order that demanded both BMA and KT clear their debt of 12.6 billion baht tied to the operation of the Green Line extensions.…
In the heart of January 2018, a bastion of maritime healthcare was established. The Khao Lak Medical Corner, a beacon of hope for seafarers and coastal dwellers alike, was founded with the primary mission of responding to marine incidents and delivering emergency medical services. They provide aid when the tumultuous waves turn rogue or when ill-fated accidents occur on the unforgiving sea. Furthermore, they go beyond just immediate emergencies, offering advanced disease diagnosis and arranging expeditious patient transfers to well-equipped hospitals for timely treatments. The core services offered by this illustrious medical centre span a versatile array. Emergency accident care forms the backbone of their services, a safety net for those faced with unforeseen calamities. Radiology forms another major pillar, with the centre providing preliminary CT scan services to accelerate the diagnosis process. They also extend an olive branch to the realm of general health with check-ups for both communicable…
Body: Spread across thousands of acres, primarily in the iconic provinces of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Amnat Charoen, and Yasothon, lies a digital gold mine of carbon credit-bearing forests. This expansive terrestrial asset is set to provide an innovative income stream for an estimated 12,000 families, who will serve as guardians of these invaluable ecosystems. The Mae Fah Luang Foundation, an advocate of sustainable development, has been at the fore of these game-changing initiatives since 2020. Through a dynamic collaboration with 14 prestigious corporations and an array of community groups countrywide, they’ve paved the way for Thailand to become a major player in global carbon credit trading. Furthermore, this groundbreaking framework empowers local communities, guiding them toward sustainable economic growth. When the veil was drawn on this project in its embryonic stages between 2020 and 2022, 52 communal forests encompassing just over 50,000 rai took centre-stage. This action signed on…