One particular citizen from the middle kingdom has recently stirred up some social media buzz due to his transformational lifestyle in the land of smiles, Thailand. With a life in a foreign nation bearing an uncanny resemblance to home, his routine has sparked the debate on the conspicuous absence of Thai commodity use. Astonishingly, even his go-to food deliverer is Mandarin-speaking. Social media was set ablaze when an astonished Twitter user shared a TikTok video of this foreign resident’s narrative about life in Thailand, with the caption: “A Chinese man reviews his life in Thailand, stating it’s extremely cozy despite Thai language barriers. Thai presence in the video is noticeably absent.” The engaging video opened with a hard-to-believe statement from the Chinese man: “Who would expect that living in Thailand without knowing how to speak Thai doesn’t cause any hindrance to your life? Let’s see what it feels like living…
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A total of 126 students were attendees at the prestigious Thairath Wittaya School 6 located in Pa Mok District of Ang Thong. Most of the students, bar a minuscule five, have been commissioned back to their homeland. As for the remaining five, they are aged between 6-14 years and are currently in a state of uncertainty, with no visual of their parents coming forward to claim them, revealed the council president Wichien Chubthaisong. Of these 126 children, there were a few familiar faces in the school, precisely 54 of them, noted Chubthaisong. The rest of the attendees were the first-timers. Nevertheless, he opined that casting them aside in the middle of an ongoing school term is an absolute contravention of their basic human right to education, not to mention totally unprincipled. In addition to this, Chubthaisong disclosed the council’s intention to press charges against five executives of Thairath Wittaya School…
The landscape of tourism has experienced some significant fluctuations. For instance, the number of Thai tourists making trips to Japan in the first half of the year hit the 497,700 mark, a considerable recovery of 73% against the same period in 2019 when the count stood at 683,595. Conversely, the number of Japanese tourists who made their way to Thailand was considerably less, totaling 326,347. South Korea has seen a surge of its citizens choosing Thailand as their travel destination. The first half of the year noticed a whopping 757,767 South Koreans head to Thailand, outpacing the number of Japanese tourists, thus securing South Korea the fourth highest spot in the foreign tourists’ rank visiting Thailand, sitting right after China, Russia, and Malaysia. Amidst the noticed decline in Japanese tourists, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is keen on investigating the reasons behind this downshift and strategizing effective measures that…
Ringing in echoes of the previous week, the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has earmarked key areas like: • The arterial Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, that runs alongside the Ministry of Agriculture • The bustling Sap Road which houses the Russian Embassy • The network of roads circumventing the landmark Victory Monument in the Phaya Thai district, starting from around 3pm. Intending to mitigate the resultant snarls and snags, the police have advised the commuting public to take alternate routes that skirt the planned protest sites. People who have to travel to schools, offices, and other workplaces situated in close proximity to the protest venues are urged to brace for potential traffic congestion. To ensure smoother transit and to curb traffic irregularities, the police force will be on the ready to assist drivers navigate the affected roads. For those seeking live traffic updates or alternate routes information, the Traffic Police can…
Seemingly a united front, the ombudsmen have started to address the court pertaining to a constitutional query. The issue at hand is the prevention of Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party leader, from being presented as a PM candidate once more in the recent Wednesday session, dated July 19. The decision instigated from the parliamentarians has sparked a thorough debate across the senate. In accordance with the outgoing coalition associates, senators and members of parliament declared that the PM election falls under Article 41 of the parliamentary meeting regulation as a categorical mandate. This specific Article 41 maintains a particular stance, it specifies that a motion that has been dismissed by the Parliament cannot be reintroduced for debate in the ongoing session unless certain circumstances have altered, a decision which only lies within the jurisdiction of the meeting chair. As the decision was presented by the ombudsmen, Senator Somchai Sawaengkarn,…
A South Korean woman’s vibrant and lighthearted critique of a Thai sanitary pad brand has set the internet ablaze, turning into a much-discussed subject across multiple online platforms. The woman’s engaging narrative, filled with humor, noteworthy comparisons, and distinctive experiences, garnered an astronomical measure of attention on Twitter — her tweets were shared a whopping 40,500 times and garnered more than 23,400 likes. The spirited review artfully blended high-resolution images of the product with vivid and relatable descriptions that shared her feelings during use. The woman compared the cooling sensation of the sanitary pad to the act of “enjoying a mint chocolate bar” at her lower half, a remark quirky enough to pique the interest of netizens worldwide and induce hearty laughter across the board. In her words, portrayed alongside a whimsical cartoon image of a character seemingly frozen from the waist down: “Incredible! It’s a fiendishly enticing product. It’s…
Today’s weather outlook for July 25, predicts substantial downpour across a number of regions in Thailand, with a particular focus on the eastern, northeastern, central, and southern regions exposed to the Andaman Sea. The inhabitants of these regions are warned to stay vigilant of the possible hazards triggered by the intensive rainfall and the increasing accumulation of rainwater. The risks include sudden flood outbreaks and forest runoffs, especially prevalent in hilly terrains found near water channels and regions with low altitudes. The precarious weather situation in Thailand can be attributed to a prominent monsoon trough coursing through the northern highlands and the northeastern zones of the country. Concurrently, a strong southwest monsoon is noticed over the higher southern region and across the breadth of the Gulf of Thailand. Meanwhile, the powerful wind currents accompanying these monsoons are set to escalate the wave conditions across the upper portions of the Andaman…
In their pursuit of sustained amiable relations, both nations underlined the vitality of frequent meetings at every echelon. They agreed that such engagements are integral to keeping their friendly neighbourhood ties alive and thriving, and to expedite reciprocal arrangements in areas that offer tangible benefits for the citizens of each country. When addressing safety and security matters, a united front was established to jointly tackle the spike in cross-border crimes. Both countries recognized the pressing need to stem these transgressions, taking especially into consideration the increased risk in areas near the border, consequent to the broader problem of transnational crime. Looking forward on the economic spectrum, both nations expressed their contentment regarding the continued solid upswing in bilateral trade. They thoroughly discussed potential strategies to enhance economic ties and foster developmental cooperation further. In addition, deliberation on adopting the Baht-Kyat direct settlement system was made to streamline bilateral trade and…
Shattering barriers and transcending boundaries, Thailand has secured a notable win by being announced as the proud host of the esteemed IDF World Diabetes Congress 2025. This will be a debut for any country from Southeast Asia to host this paramount event. The Congress is expected to magnetize a crowd of 10,000 international delegates, potentially spinning an economic whirlwind in excess of 420 million baht. Conspicuously, this announcement not only positions Thailand on a higher pedestal on the global map but underlines its envisioned route to becoming an international medical nexus. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, the president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), has been vocal about the collaboration between TCEB and the Diabetes Association of Thailand. This collaboration has been forged under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to secure the hosting privileges for this influential conference centered on diabetes. Speaking at a press…
Embracing a vibrant path to an environment-friendly future, an array of Electric Vehicle (EV) ventures is emerging in every nook and corner of Southeast Asia. These ventures denote a synergistic endeavor taken up by various corporate firms and educational establishments. The primary intent behind these initiatives is to offer substantial improvements to EV infrastructure, facilitate comprehensive research, and broaden the workforce. Playing a significant role in this ambitious journey is Evolt Technology. This firm, with proficiency in EV charging amenities, has recently collaborated with Gentari Co, Malaysia’s top green energy supplier. The fruits of this successful partnership can be seen in the newly unveiled charging station in Bangkok. This new station comes equipped with alternating current chargers. This latest undertaking is the sequel to a memorandum of understanding that materialized in the early part of this year. The memorandum’s clear directive is to upgrade the count of EV charging stations…