In the heart of Yarang district, Patanni – as the moon sat high in the sky and the peaceful locals tucked safely into their beds, a horrific ambush wasfalling onto the brave security forces. At exact 10.50 pm in front of the Tambon Yarang Municipal office on Yarang-Mayo Road, tragedy struck. Precisely calculated and executed with chilling precision, assailants rained down a shower of terror that the peaceful district of Yarang would remember for years to come. A sturdy, four-door police pickup truck, a swift police motorcyclist, and a daring duo of defense volunteers aboard a motorcycle hemmed the streets. Together, they were a formidable force to be reckoned with – a comforting presence for the villagers asleep in their homes. Little did they know that their peaceful night-patrol would end in a rain of terror thought only possible in the darkest of nightmares. Without warning and showing no mercy,…
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In the heart of the buzzing metropolis of Bangkok, outside the imposing South Bangkok Criminal Court, three formidable figures in the world of human rights, Angkhana Neelapaijit, Puttanee Kangkun and Thanaporn Saleephol, were photographed on May 24, 2023, alongside their attorneys. The accusations against them could only be characterized as daunting: defamation charges brought forward by Thammakaset, a prominent poultry company with deep roots in the farming industry. When the verdict finally came, the dissipated tension gave way to relief but not satisfaction. Despite being cleared of the criminal charges, the triumphant trio expressed their dissatisfaction at the laws that allowed such a scenario to unfold. The events stemmed from their revealing posts regarding grueling working hours and debilitating conditions at a poultry farm under the dominion of Thammakaset. It was 2019, and the internet was aflame with their revelations. The farm, unfortunately, was just the tip of the iceberg…
The current situation of Thailand’s labor market is at a concerning turn, as per a recent report released by an authoritative agency. With the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic gradually lifting, one might’ve been hopeful for a promising employment landscape. However, the reality paints a starkly different picture with new university graduates facing the possibility of accepting jobs below their qualifications or even starting with lesser incomes. Despite the tangible progress in the pandemic-induced employment crisis, climbing out of the hole seems to be taking a slower pace in Thailand. The broad issue seems to revolve around a critical mismatch of qualifications, especially concerning university graduates, within the country’s labor market. Some glaring statistics come from Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) figures showing a distinctly decreased demand for university graduates in 2022 compared to four years ago in 2018. The BOI statements reveal a bizarre trend: businesses hired nearly 95,566…
Thavorn Thunjai, the influential deputy director-general of Thailand’s Fisheries Department, revealed on a sunny Monday morning gathering that they are fully aware of the public’s growing anxiety surrounding recent news. The talk of the town was Japan’s proposed plan to discharge wastewater from its infamous Fukushima nuclear power plant into the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Looking back to March 11, 2011, a day that has been etched deeply into our collective memory, a violent earthquake pushed its way through, triggering an overwhelming tsunami that marred the landscape. The crucial emergency generators at the Fukushima power plant were battered in the chaos, resulting in a cascading loss of power. This devastating sequence of events snowballed into three catastrophic nuclear meltdowns, the ignition of three hydrogen explosions, and unleashed a wave of radioactive pollution that has still yet to fully recede. Despite the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) granting permission…
A day in the peaceful town of Nang Rong in Buriram province, dramatically skewed from its tranquil aura into a horrifying spectacle of violence when an acid attack took place around 2pm. The scene of the ghastly act was quite ironical – a food stall, typically a place of comfort located less than half a kilometer away from Nang Rong Police Station. Taking center stage in this grim episode is an unfortunate 18-year-old girl named Nattikarn, who bore the brunt of the assault. In the blink of an eye, she found herself grappling with excruciating pain, her face and body suffering grievous injuries from the malevolent acid burns, a spectacle too ghastly to depict. Her companions, a 63-year-old woman called Ta, owner of the food stall and presumably the poor girl’s grandmother, and Wivat, a man of 40, also fell victims to the attackers. Thankfully, Ta sustained minor burns to…
In the quaint community of Selaphum district’s tambon Klang, nestled within Thailand’s Roi Et, whispers of a shocking incident ripped through conversations like a bout of sharp thunder. A spirited young eighth-grader named Lalida found herself trapped in a grim spectacle that turned the rhythm of her life upside down. This pre-teen found herself locked in combat with a monstrous disease known as rhabdomyolysis, an ailment marked by breakdown of muscle tissue – the echoes of her ordeal still reverberate through her tiny hamlet. Rhabdomyolysis, a condition as severe as it is unusual, gripped Lalida fiercely and showed no mercy. Confined to the solitude of her room, robbed of her ability to walk, the echoes of her forced laughter supplanted by hushed whispers of concern, Lalida’s reality had transformed tragically. A singular event, as appalling as it was avoidable, had shattered her peace. The source of her plight lay nestled…
In a horrifying incident, a husband and father, armed with a common household utility knife, ended the lives of his wife and two dear children in their towering three-storey townhouse located in the Bang Phli district, a region in Samut Prakan province of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The heinous act, which rattled the tranquil life of the humble Thai suburb, concluded with a failed suicide attempt by the perpetrator, indicating grave desperation born of an unfortunate financial misstep – a fraudulent loan scheme that had plunged the family into a seven-figure debt. Key details of this abhorrent incident emerged from Bang Kaeo Police Station’s investigating officer, Police Captain Sathamon Prasertsuwan. A distressed call in the wee hours of the night led the police to the household on Narm Daeng Wat Road, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District. A grim spectacle awaited the first responders: three lifeless bodies, a woman and…
A leisurely evening at the renowned Amphawa Floating Market situated in the charming province of Samut Songkhram witnessed an unexpected situation when one boat found itself vanishing beneath the water’s surface right in the middle of an ongoing concert. The incident, although startling, came with a stroke of relief as quick-thinking saved the day, preventing any injuries from ensuing. Caught in the still frames of TikTok user @anntiviruss’s video, this unusual event soon caught the public eye, leaving viewers flabbergasted. A vibrant hub for travelers, the Amphawa Floating Market, was livelier than ever, acting as the animated host for a mid-water concert. The performer to grace the stage was none other than the talented Pong Hink Lek Fai, whose melodies serenaded not only those on land but also those floating on a myriad of lavishly hired boats, giving the canal a rather packed look. Spectators weren’t limited to this though,…
Bearing a significant online presence and widely celebrated for her captivating posts on the page หนูมินตันทาสกระดาน, Internet sensation Mintan finds herself dealing with the continuous plague of a dogged stalker. Unveiling to her loyal fanbase yet another worrisome update about her harrowing situation, Mintan confessed that the constant antagonist has yet again resurfaced, vivifying her distress. In a revealing social media post, Mintan shared her profound tribulation caused through the hands of a consecutive three-year tormentor, clarifying that he is believed to be troubled with mental health issues. The harasser, who is a security personnel, was indicted in court previously and sternly instructed to terminate any form of engagement with her, extending from physical follow-ups to online harassments. However, the persistent intrusion continues unabated from this individual, blatantly disregarding the law’s gravity. Mintan, detailing her suffering further, expressed that the assigned punishment to the offender was merely nominal, characterized by…
Yesterday, Thailand’s government denied the suggestion of boosting Value-Added Tax (VAT) from its current level at 7%, to 10%. Despite this stance, dialogue continues around this prospect, reasoned with an anticipated requirement for supplemental finances to adequately meet the burgeoning demands of Thailand’s rapidly growing senior population. The concept originated from the National Economic and Social Development Council, presented by Pornchai Thiravej, the director of the Office of Fiscal Economy. It proposes a VAT rate hike, with the potential to provide a stable source of funds to address the financial needs of the country’s retired communities. The core of the proposal being, the surfeit 3% that the VAT increment would generate would be allocated directly for the aid of elderly citizens. Regardless of these ongoing conversations, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance holds firm, yet to announce a concrete policy intending to increase VAT, according to the government agency’s official correspondence. Despite…