The startling revelation of worms embedded within a widely-recognized brand’s fruit jelly has rendered a female consumer utterly appalled. This startling occurrence was divulged by the woman via a post on the We Are Consumers Facebook group after she had bought the product from a local convenience store. The customer recounted her unnerving experience with an accompanying set of pictures. She quoted, “Whilst consuming, I discovered a worm and nearly threw up. It was a well-renowned jelly brand. I recently procured it from a grocery store. I had just unveiled the pack. I am uncertain if the worm originated from the production line or an external source. How can such a mishap occur? What course of action can I take at present? I had already indulged in a piece before encountering this.” The fruit jelly, mirroring the outer form and texture of a berry, possessed a purple hue. A thorough…
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In a thrilling real-life scene straight out of a crime drama, Min Buri inspection officers apprehended four suspects today at a petrol station in Min Buri, a vibrant district in Bangkok. The suspects, who were nabbed red-handed with an illicit arsenal, comprised of 15-year-old A, Naphat aged 19 years, 20-year-old Natthawut, and 19-year-old Chanachon. Their hidden cache of weaponry consisted primarily of self-made handguns and close to 50 rounds of ammunition. Their conspicuous hideout, a blue Honda Civic bearing the registration plate KL 9592 hailing from Nakhon Pathom, was stationed at a prominent PTT petrol station in Min Buri. Interestingly, the vehicle lacked a rear license plate, raising immediate suspicion. Upon inspection, officers made a significant discovery. Concealed within the vehicle were the counterfeit firearms, impressively modeled after renowned manufacturers’ models such as the Glock 19, Sig Sauer P365, Glock 19 Gen 4, and Colt. The ammunition trove was a…
The Seri Ruam Thai party announced that Sereepisuth has expressed his intention to resign from his role as a party-list Member of Parliament (MP) early in August. Contrary to rumors, the party has affirmed that his decision to resign wasn’t because of his inability to secure a ministerial position in the Pheu Thai-led coalition. As Sereepisuth mentioned to the party members, their one seat in the lower house hindered the effective execution of parliamentary responsibilities. Remarkably, Sereepisuth decided to stay aloof from the process of Cabinet portfolios allotment amongst the coalition members. The party stated that his primary motive was to enhance the formation of a new government to propel the nation towards advancement. Sereepisuth’s devotion towards national interests reflects his ethos, according to the party. Seri Ruam Thai also stated that Sereepisuth would continue his efforts in scrutinizing fraudulent activities within the political sphere even after stepping down from…
Montri Mahaplerkpong, who serves as FTI vice-chairman, disclosed that the majority of the federation’s executives who participated in a survey fear the implications of the augmenting interest rates on the industrial sector. According to the terms laid down by the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee, the annual interest rate received an augmentation of 0.25% on the 2nd of August, soaring from 2.00% to 2.25%. This is the pinnacle it reached in the past nine years, Montri highlighted. This increment in the rates catalyzes a surge in financial expenses,” he opined. Moreover, he insinuated that the prospects look likely for another increase in Thailand’s interest rate. This speculation is anchored on the predictions made by numerous analysts predicting a possible surge in the policy rate by the US Federal Reserve towards the end of this calendar year. According to Montri, this increment levies a twin impact on the industrial sector.…
Bangkok’s famed Pangcha Thai Tea Café—a renowned spot with four locations spread across the city—has been making headlines recently. It is demanding reparation of a whopping 102 million baht for an alleged copyright infringement of its distinguished name, ‘Pang Cha.’ The target? A local restaurant that shares the same name and even replicates ‘Pang Cha’ in their signature dessert menu, finger-licking Thai tea-flavoured bread. This saga started unfolding earlier this week when a quaint dessert parlour tucked in the Hat Yai district, located in Thailand’s southern province, Songkhla, received an eerily similar notice. Pangcha Thai Tea Café claimed 700,000 baht as damage compensation because ‘Pang Cha’ prominently featured on the parlour’s glowing signboard. The peculiarity of this issue has undoubtedly caught the eyes and keyboards of netizens, who quickly took the matter to social media platforms. Public sentiment seems to be sceptical and questions have begun to spring up—how can…
The distinguished forum held at the grand halls of Chulalongkorn University, titled “Thai Foreign Policy Outlook for the Incoming Government,” saw speakers band together in agreement, addressing Thailand’s overbearing foreign policy concerns. These concerns draw roots from the mounting tensions between global powerhouses, the United States and China, and the neutrality issues clouding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), especially concerning the dilemma in Myanmar. Chulalongkorn University’s esteemed Political Science Faculty’s Institute of Security and International Studies, working in collaboration with the European Union delegation in Thailand, conducted this event on a warm Monday. Reflecting upon the geopolitical transition since the military coup of 2014, former Thai ambassador and a speaker at the forum, Russ Jalichandra, pointed out that due to an uncomfortable relationship with western nations, Thailand’s governing body decided to shift its gaze inward. “They found solace in nations that remain silent on issues of democracy and…
During his outgoing interaction with the media, Prayut partook in a lunchtime feast with reporters on the lush grounds of the compound. The vibrant northeast culinary delights laid out resonated with an outgoing spirit, resulting in a relaxed, warm environment. The taste of traditional Isaan dishes, indeed, elicited an expressive “delicious” from Prayut . The cornucopia was a splendid array of delectable choices: “hoy thod” a delightful dish of fried oysters, the iconic “pad thai,” spicy sensation “somtam”, golden fried chicken, succulent “khao mun kai” (steamed chicken with oily rice), and the fiery “nam tok moo” (spicy pork traditional to Isaan). A blend of deputy prime ministers and ministers connected with the Prime Minister’s Office also partook in this festive repast. In the midst of this camaraderie, Prayut expressed his regrets over instances when his demeanor had been tetchy during their past interviews, confessing that each outburst left a lingering…
Confirming the buzz about the latest updates on Thaksin’s health, Wissanu, who is at the helm of the outgoing government’s legal matters, has told the media that Thaksin is currently under treatment at the Police General Hospital. The grapevine was abuzz that Thaksin was reportedly moved to an elite health care facility based in the Bangkok city. However, this was after he was initially admitted to the facility of the Bangkok Special Prison. This all happened during his first night back in Thailand after a long stay abroad. Thaksin staged a homecoming on the 22nd of August after deciding to stay out of Thailand for an extended period of self-imposed exile that lasted a good 15 years. He took an abrupt exit from the country back in August 2008, only to be given a hard sentence of eight years by the authorities later. The reason? He was implicated in corruption…
Anticipation is high as the Pheu Thai-led government ponders issuing utility tokens to bolster its digital wallet initiative. This innovative step is currently awaiting the green light from the Bank of Thailand, as the regulator presently outlaws the use of tokens as a means of payment, states Asia Plus Securities (ASPS). ASPS, a leading financial services firm, envisions that the government will release Type 1 utility tokens, each pegged at a value of 10,000 baht. These tokens could potentially be issued to Thai citizens who are 16 years and above, thereby potentially necessitating a budget of around 560 billion baht. Active deliberations are in progress with key officials from the Finance Ministry and the Securities and Exchange Commission to identify potential funding sources for the distribution of these tokens, as divulged by the brokerage. An insightful research document composed by ASPS observes that the government will possibly dispense these tokens…
Recently in Thailand, the first cases of the novel Omicron variant, denoted as the HK.3, have been confirmed by the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS). This subvariant of Covid-19 was detected in two individuals belonging to the same family, although their current health status has not been officially stated as yet by DMS. The severity and transmissibility associated with this strain in contrast to its predecessors remain under review. Providing further context on the emerging situation, the head of the Department of Medical Sciences, Dr. Supakit Sirilak, shed light on the affected individuals. The variant was found in a 65-year-old male and an 11-year-old female, both from the same household in Bangkok. While the symptoms they experienced were mild, both have since made a successful recovery. Despite the onset of this new sub-variant, Dr. Sirilak cautions against making any hasty judgements regarding whether the HK.3 strain will be more harmful…