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Between January and May, Thai fruit exports to China experienced an unprecedented rise, skyrocketing by an astonishing 365%. According to sources, this drastic surge is largely attributed to the adoption of the China-Laos Railway for transportation of goods. This effective use of the railway has not only remarkably decreased the transport duration but has also tapped into the advantages of free trade agreements. The impact of this transport mode has been seen in the boosted presence of Thai products in the highly competitive Chinese market. Thanks to the railway route, the transit time has plummeted to below 15 hours, a substantial reduction from the traditional two-day journey by road, noted Auramon Supthaweethum, Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN), Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce. Her remarks were captured during an interview with ThaiRath Online, as documented by the Bangkok Post. Auramon further added that the luscious variety of Thai fruits…

On a sunny day in Bangkok, an elderly woman shoulders a sack filled with rice and other necessities, generously gifted by locals at Wat Klong Toey Nok. The date was August 12th, a day marked out to honour mothers in Thailand. Recently, the government found itself standing tall in defense of its new prerequisites rolled out for the elderly allowance, a support model designed to replace the current universal welfare payments. It argued that the older model of welfare payouts strained the treasury too excessively. The risk of limited accessibility due to the adjustments was a topic discussed in Tuesday’s cabinet meeting amidst escalating scrutiny. The record of the meeting was delivered by cabinet secretary-general Natjaree Ananthasilp. Juti Krairiksh, the Social Development and Human Security (SDHS) Minister, made it clear in the meeting that if the existing criteria weren’t ameliorated, the government would have to bear the brunt of costs…

In the dynamic landscape of health innovations within the ASEAN market, Thai Kratom, championed by Dr. Kratom Bio, occupies centre stage. Recent thrilling expansions of this herbal industry have piqued regional interest, sparking conversations about its vast potential for global health betterment. This inspiring narrative unfolded in Malaysia, as Dr. Kratom Bio meticulously illustrated the transformative aptitudes of Kratom at the “4th International Integrative Medicine Conference & Inaugural Asian Kratom Congress”. Held at the esteemed Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur on August 12th and 13th, 2023, this event invited an impressive roster of leading scientists, universities, and the Association of Integrative Medicine Malaysia (AIMM) to join Dr. Kratom Bio and the Malaysian government in this significant undertaking. The illustrious Dr. Kratom Bio, a subsidiary of Dr. CBD, was co-founded by Mr. Duncan MacRae of Kratomade.com and a group of experts excelling in cannabis and Kratom extraction and production. Their united effort…

Summon your love for speed and excitement as Singapore revs up to host a breath-taking spectacle – the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023. Taking place from the 15th to the 17th of September, along with the Grand Prix Season Singapore stretching from the 8th to 17th September, Singapore morphs into a hub of exhilarating events, luxurious parties, and lively festivities. A Deluge of Action and Thrill Shining a spotlight on Singapore’s passion for Formula 1, an astounding 302,000 racing enthusiasts flocked to the Marina Bay Street Circuit during the 2022 edition. Fasten your seatbelts as the world’s most qualified drivers gear up to dominate the challenging course of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Fans can anticipate heart-thumping moments as famed racers, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc, manoeuvre heart-pounding twists and turns under the mesmerizing city lights, fighting for supremacy on the podium of Singapore’s…

The powerhouse of Thailand’s gas production, PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) Public Company Limited, is rallying to thwart another potential power crisis in the country. In an effort to substantially amplify its gas production, they are eyeing to magnify the output in Erawan field, the country’s largest gas field. As confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer, Montri Rawanchaikul, their plans are bold and ambition – scaling up production to as much as 800 million cubic feet each day by the dawn of 2024. Simultaneously, Bongkok, the firm’s second-largest gas field is set for a proposed boost of roughly 10% come 2023. This aggressive growth strategy is a strategic countermove against the disapproval the company faced following a sudden hike in domestic electricity bills last year. The Erawan field had seen a drastic shrink in gas production by an astounding 64% in 2022, causing power producers to resort to sourcing more…

The tranquil beauty of Rat Samakkhi Temple in Chon Buri, Thailand, was disrupted by a distressing incident recently. A venerable 78-year-old Thai monk, belonging to this serene temple, approached the local law enforcement authorities imploring them to track down a deceitful woman who reportedly defrauded him of more than 800,000 baht. The monk, displaying an unwavering spirit of forgiveness, proclaimed that he would drop all charges and cease the legal proceedings if she willingly surrendered and accepted her transgressions. The high-spirited community leader, Yotsadhammo Puangsisang accompanied the wronged monk on his journey to seek justice. Together, they proceeded to the Plutaluang Police Station on the 29th of July to lodge a formal complaint against the callous scammer. With no discernible progress in his case, Yotsadhammo decided to take matters into his own hands, turning to Channel 3 to disseminate his story and exert additional pressure on the perpetrator. In his…

In an audacious operation executed yesterday, officers from Thailand’s Department Of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a 19-year-old university student involved in the nefarious business of online child pornography peddling. The arrest occurred in a condominium situated in Pathum Thani province, on the fringes of Bangkok, confirmed Khemmachart Prakuyhongmanee, the Director of the DSI’s Technology and Information Litigation Division, in a press briefing today. The operation, set into motion by an anonymous tip-off regarding the condo’s involvement in the illicit online sale of child pornography, witnessed the use of specialized tools. In a rather uncommon scenario, Hidu, a US-trained sniffer dog proficient in electronic device detection, plummeted the DSI authorities straight to the room of the suspect. The student was revealed to be using a LINE application group chat as his main platform to circulate child pornography extensively. Quantifying the magnitude and depth of the abhorrent crime, the officers unearthed a…

In an impressive feat of policing, the cyber crime profile of Thailand took a hit as law enforcement closed the net on a notorious call centre fraud operation. The unit was reportedly behind scams totaling in excess of 300 million baht. Today, the Crime Technology Investigation Department landed their catch in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, seizing copious volumes of damning substantiation and apprehending nine individuals who were part of the operation. This gang ran as a sophisticated, dual-cell setup, one section dedicated to manipulating victims to part ways with their finances, the second functioning as ‘paper trails’, receiving and distributing the illicit funds. The roster on the day of the bust was as follows: the manipulation section included Ploymani, aged 20, Alo, aged 22, Thitikan, aged 20, and Ardee, aged 19. The participants on the second front were: Pimanmas, aged 20, Phanomwan, aged 19, Weerachai, aged 20, the ever-reliable Siriporn,…

It is always a tense moment when health and science intersect, especially when it involves a global pandemic like Covid-19. A medical-professor luminary from the revered Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University has recently disclosed quite alarming data relating to the unseen aftermath of Covid-19 infection— the heightened risk of developing the ominous condition of diabetes. The eminent Dr. Thira Woratanarat lent his expert commentary on research that was first unveiled on the bustling online scholarly platform, medRxiv.org, last week. Echoing the findings of the research, the professor uncovered the broad strokes of where the correlations between Covid-19 and the risk of developing diabetes were found. 15 million individuals in the United Kingdom lay at the heart of the study, forming a considerable sample size from which to draw reliable conclusions. According to the elucidating revelations from the research, which the good doctor shared on the world’s largest social media…

As Srettha Thavinsin, the prime ministerial candidate for the Pheu Thai party, walked into the 15th polling station on Soi Sukhumvit 16 in vibrant Bangkok on a balmy May 14, 2023, anticipation swelled amidst his supporters. Given the political climate, it’s apparent that the followers of Pheu Thai are confident of their chosen candidate’s victory in the forthcoming vote, insiders reveal. Despite their optimistic outlook, political forecasts have hinted at a potential turn of events. The hopeful Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), might just emerge from the shadows as the new prime minister, backed by a substantial number of PT’s renegade MPs. All speculation is now focused on the likely move of parliament’s president, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, whose declaration of the prime ministerial vote’s date is eagerly anticipated. According to standard procedures, this proclamation needs to be made three days in advance; hence the likelihood…