The Chon Buri province in Thailand recently experienced a surprise raid by immigration police and provincial employment officials at a factory in Ban Bung district. The purpose of the visit was to apprehend six Chinese nationals accused of working illegally as factory managers. As it turned out, the accused individuals had entered the country on tourist visas and were unlicensed to work. Upon receiving credible information about inappropriate immigration practices at Lihua Environmental Technology Co., law enforcement decided to take action. This particular company specializes in the production of paper boxes for mobile devices, security cameras, and various electronic products. Interestingly, the suspects in question were all upper-level management, including roles such as production manager and maintenance manager. Despite initial resistance from the factory employees, who tried to delay entry by closing the gate and barring outsiders, the officers were able to make their way inside. In a last-ditch effort,…
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A supporter enthusiastically waves a Move Forward flag at a well-attended rally that took place at Samyan Mitrtown in Bangkok on a recent Saturday night. The atmosphere was electric as the Move Forward Party (MFP) disclosed their ambitious roadmap for the initial 100 days of their potential tenure in government. The MFP’s plan delineates the formation of the next administration and the fulfillment of their 300 far-reaching campaign promises. Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat provided insights into the policy priorities set to be deployed within this 100-day framework, while the remaining policies will be gradually executed during the first year in power. The comprehensive list of the party’s 300 policies can be accessed (in Thai) on its official Facebook page. Mr. Limjaroenrat assured the attending crowd that a Move Forward-led government would tap into executive power throughout its first 100 days to facilitate a referendum, enabling the constitution’s rewrite by an…
As members of the US Navy stroll aboard the colossal aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in Chon Buri province, their presence in Thailand serves as a reaffirmation of the United States’ commitment to a“free and open Indo-Pacific” region. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which began its 11-month mission within the US 7th Fleet area of operations in November, is currently docked at Laem Chabang port, taking a brief break from its notable engagements with Japanese, South Korean, and Philippine forces. As spokesman Lt Ben Bushong explains, their passage through the disputed territories of the South China Sea has been unobstructed, attesting further to the nature of the Indo-Pacific as being free and open. While Lt Bushong refrained from disclosing the carrier strike group’s upcoming destinations following their Thai visit, he emphasized the group’s intention to visit every region in the Indo-Pacific. It was on a bright and sunny Monday that the…
The Chon Buri provincial employment office and immigration police recently conducted a raid on a factory located in Ban Bung district, resulting in the arrest of six Chinese nationals working illegally as managers. The suspects, who entered Thailand as tourists, were working at Lihua Environmental Technology Co, a company that produces paper boxes for various electronic devices such as mobile phones and security cameras. Acting on information received about Chinese managers lacking proper paperwork, the authorities visited the factory situated in tambon Nong Phaikaew. Upon inspection, they discovered five men and one woman of Chinese origin working in the company’s office. When asked to produce their passports and work permits, the suspects failed to provide the latter, confirming that they had entered the country on tourist visas and were unlawfully employed as managers, including positions like production manager and maintenance manager. Prior to the arrival of the authorities, the factory…
In anticipation of increased passenger volume during the Labour Day and Coronation Day long weekends, Suvarnabhumi Airport is extending a generous offer of 11 days of free parking for travelers. This move aims to ensure a pleasant experience for passengers visiting the airport during this busy period. Beginning at midnight on Friday, April 28, and lasting until midnight on May 8, Suvarnabhumi Airport will be providing complimentary parking services in Zone C, their long-term parking area with a capacity to accommodate up to 718 vehicles. This convenient initiative intends to alleviate the stress of finding parking during the airport’s bustling weekends. To further enhance the traveler experience, Suvarnabhumi Airport will also be offering a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service, known as line A, to transport passengers between Zone C parking and the terminal. This shuttle service will operate every 15 minutes, ensuring passengers have reliable transportation to and from the…
On a fateful day in January 2020, the lives of several innocent individuals were forever changed when a masked man entered the Aurora Gold Shop, located within Lopburi’s bustling Robinson shopping mall. The man behind the mask was none other than Prasittichai Khaokaew, the then-principal of a primary school in Singburi. Rather than leveraging his position as an educational leader, Prasittichai chose to embark on a sinister path of death and destruction that culminated in a horrific crime. The chilling events unfolded as Prasittichai, brandishing a pistol, fatally shot the security guard who stood watch at the entrance of the gold shop. His bloodlust unsated, he leaped onto the glass showcase and unleashed a hail of bullets at the terrified staff. In the process, he killed another employee and gravely injured another. As he made his escape from the scene, clutching the stolen jewelry, he coldly executed a young toddler…
In the first quarter of this year, vehicle sales in Thailand experienced a 6.1% annualized decline. However, industry experts anticipate a rebound in sales for the coming months, following the successful Bangkok International Motor Show that took place from March 22 to April 2. Dealerships reported a total of 217,073 vehicle sales in Q1, marking a 6.1% dip compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Supakorn Ratanawaraha, Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Motor Thailand. Although sales in March fell by 8.4% year on year to 79,943 units, dealers attributed the decline to consumers holding off purchases in anticipation of the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show. The event saw an impressive 42,871 vehicles being ordered, far exceeding expectations. This surge in orders is likely to reflect positively on April and May sales figures, says Supakorn. Breaking down the March sales data, passenger car sales experienced a slight…
Prasittichai Khaokaeo, a former primary school director from Sing Buri, had his death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court on Wednesday for a brutal gold shop robbery in Lop Buri province in 2020, where he murdered three people, including a young child, and injured four others. Prasittichai’s heinous crimes made headlines on January 9, 2020, when he entered Robinson Department Store in Muang district, Lop Buri, carrying a 9mm handgun with a sound suppressor. Without hesitation or concern for human life, Prasittichai shot and killed a security guard, a two-year-old boy who was walking with his mother, and a female employee of the Aurora gold shop. In addition, he shot and injured four others in his rampage. After the bloodshed, Prasittichai robbed the gold shop of 22 one-baht and 11 fifty-satang gold necklaces, with a total worth of 664,470 baht at the time. Public prosecutors, the Aurora Design Company, and…
Macaques have been causing quite a commotion in Phra Nakhon Khiri, also known as Khao Wang, a historic park in Muang district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. These clever creatures are notorious for their cunning raids on local shops and homes, leaving behind a trail of chaos and damage. The havoc wreaked by the growing population of these rascally monkeys has led to authorities devising an extensive relocation plan. With 3,000 macaques in Muang district alone, and around 1,000 to 1,500 in other districts, their numbers are only increasing. As the monkey population expands, these crafty creatures are further encroaching into residential areas in search of sustenance. This conflict has had a negative impact on residents, businesses, and tourists alike. The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department’s Protected Area Regional Office 3 has implemented sterilization programs, but these efforts have not been effective in curbing the ever-growing macaque population. As…
The Criminal Court recently approved a request for the extended detention of Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, a woman accused of killing 12 people by poisoning them with cyanide. Among the victims is Siriporn “Koy” Khanwong, who died on April 14 after consuming food laced with the deadly substance. Cyanide was found in her body, leading investigators to believe that Sararat mixed the poison in her food deliberately. The accused, who is the former wife of a senior police officer, is also believed to have stolen the victim’s valuables. Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn revealed that two more victims have been connected to Sararat, bringing the total number of deaths linked to her to 12. There is, however, one survivor who successfully managed to recover from the poisoning. Her heart stopped beating, but a doctor was able to resuscitate her in time. The woman, who remains unnamed, is currently…