Monday in Samut Prakan, approximately 28,000 pints of Haagen-Dazs ice cream with a total retail value of 12 million baht were discarded despite the fact that the samples had not been verified to have a cancer-causing ingredient. According to today’s Bangkok Post, Weerachai Nolwachai, the deputy secretary-general of Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stated on Tuesday that a number of European countries had recalled Haagen-Dazs ice cream from sale following a warning that batches with expiration dates between March 16 and April 23, 2023, may be contaminated with pesticide. The Food and Drug Administration of the United States contributed this data (FDA). The chemical of concern, 2-chloroethanol, is a byproduct of ethylene oxide, a pesticide that is not authorised for use in foods sold in the European Union but is allowed in certain non-EU nations. Since the year 2020, around 3,000 product recalls in the EU have been caused…
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The adult bodies of twenty-four youngsters were then re-dressed in the attire of their chosen job, such as astronaut, doctor, teacher, or police officer. At approximately 4:00 p.m., 19 victims were cremated at Wat Sammakhi in the presence of the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha. Eleven of the victims were cremated at Wat Sri Uthai at approximately 4:00 p.m., with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit in attendance. At approximately four o’clock in the afternoon, the Wat Thep Mongkhon Phichai Temple burned the remains of six victims. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, was present during the ceremony. Since yesterday, the gunman, his wife, and their son have been cremated at the Wat Mai Nong Hin temple in Udon Thani. Today, three temples in the province of Nong Bua Lamphu in northeastern Thailand held burial and cremation ceremonies for the victims of Thursday’s…
The TAT is requesting that all divers break a Guinness World Record. The TAT encourages tourists and locals to join in Go Green Active, a conservation diving event held November 18-20 at Phuket’s Patong Beach. The TAT hopes to set a Guinness World Record for the greatest number of scuba divers collecting trash. They anticipate one thousand divers to participate. The purpose of the Go Green Active event is to increase environmental consciousness and promote sustainable tourism in Thailand. This event is part of the “Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Incredible New Chapters” campaign. Divers can choose from whale sharks, octopuses, dolphin, and starfish. • The whale shark option includes one world-record dive, two fun dives, two nights’ hotel, breakfast, plus transportation to and from the airport and activities. The Dolphin option includes one dive toward the world record and two dives for pleasure. • The octopus option includes one world-record…
A new route from Yangon to Phuket has been launched by a Burmese airline. On Thursdays, Sundays, and weekends, the flight will operate. According to a report that published in yesterday’s Bangkok Post, Myanmar Airways International revealed the flight to the media during a press conference. The newly launched flight is intended to help both relocating employees and guests planning extended stays. According to MAI Sales and Marketing Manager Sathit Rodnimit, a one-way ticket from Phuket to Yangon, where migrant workers are based, costs 4,700 Thai Baht. Many of Myanmar’s officially recognized migrant workers, according to Sathit, desire to return home. Sathit further stated that foreign travelers to Phuket are the target audience for the aircraft. A round-trip ticket, according to his information, “begins at 6,000 Baht with 30 kg of checked luggage.” According to Phuket’s deputy governor Pichet, 47,000 migrant workers are now getting work licenses on the island…
According to a report yesterday from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the six-year-old Israeli girl who had a cardiac arrest after being stung by a poisonous jellyfish is currently in a serious but stable condition. The Israeli child’s heart stopped beating after she was stung by a harmful box jellyfish on a beach in Ko Pha Ngan on Sunday. She then passed out. After receiving initial aid on the beach, which helped to revive her, she was subsequently transported by helicopter to the Surat Thani Hospital. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Wednesday that the young girl’s condition had improved and that they are in contact with the child’s parents. Given the seriousness of the situation, Eli Senna, the Israeli consul in Bangkok, called the child’s survival “a miracle.” She said, “The situation may have easily turned terrible if they hadn’t started treating the girl immediately away from the moment…
Top 100 Green Destination 2022 The Destination Foundation’s tales. Koh Mak is an island located off the coast of Trat province. The tale discusses Koh Mak’s initiatives to encourage low-carbon travel. In 2015, DASTA launched three initiatives. The objective of the Dutch nonprofit Green Destinations Foundation is sustainable tourism. The low-carbon activities were initiated by the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), according to the article. Under DASTA, the public sector, localities, and government have formed a “Low Carbon Family.” These organizations interact in four areas to reduce carbon emissions: 1) Energy conservation and alternative energy use 2) Efficient exploitation of water 3) waste management; 4) preserving the neighborhood’s way of life. This includes consuming local foods and brushing their teeth without running water. Koh Mak is one of the three most frequented destinations among the fifty islands off the coast of Trat. Koh Mak’s story is titled “Koh…
Thai Minister of Public Health Anutin stated 60 psychiatrists, doctors, and other specialists will help victims’ relatives. General Damrongsak Kittiprapas will donate 7.8 million baht to the victims’ families tomorrow. Five people shot at a Thai childcare are recovering. Two adults and three children. In Nong Bua Lam Phu and Udon Thani, five survivors are in ICUs. Nong Kan is recovering from brain surgery. He was shot or slashed. The Bangkok Post reports a successful procedure. Nong Sumaee and Thanatpong Somparn are improving. Nong Sumaee was slain at the childcare. Nong Sumaee can obey her doctor after surgery. Nong Samaee is at Nong Bua Lam Phu Hospital, where staff are trying to wean her off a ventilator. His mother reported he could make the victory sign with his mouth. Nong Mick, 3, is recovering after brain surgery in Udon Thani. Mick’s health remained stable for 20 hours following surgery, says…
The Phuket Tourism Association asks for later nightlife closing times. The chairman of the Phuket Tourism Association, Thanet Tanipirayakit, stated that entertainment establishments are “ready” to remain open until 4 am. In a pilot experiment modeled by Phuket Sandbox, the group desires to extend Bangla Road’s closing time from 2 am to 4 am. Thanet believes that the clubs and entertainment venues on Bangla Road would benefit from opening later. If the proposal proves beneficial to Phuket’s tourism industry, the Thai government may extend the later closing time to further entertainment venues. However, the project needs approval. Patong business owners appreciate the concept of later closing hours and intend to test it soon. As it is a legal concern, according to Thanet, it is dependent on the ministry and relevant agencies. The experimental initiative in Thanet was modeled after the Phuket sandbox, which helped revive Thailand’s tourism industry after the…
Thailand’s laws say that anyone caught selling alcohol today can get a fine of up to 10,000 baht or up to six months in prison or both. Even though they could get fined or even go to jail for it, many smaller, independent restaurants in the kingdom may still serve alcohol to non-religious people who want to drink, which is against the law. It doesn’t make much sense to ask this question, since big stores like 7-Eleven are unlikely to answer. On Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asanha Bucha Day, and Khao Pansa, it is also against the law to sell alcohol in Thailand (enter Pansa). Today is the last day of Buddhist Lent in Thailand. This is celebrated with the happy and lucky Buddhist festival called “Awk Pansa” (exit Pansa). Since today is one of Thailand’s five most important Buddhist holidays, it is illegal to sell alcohol all…
According to a report made by the Thai Cyber Police today, a Thai man and a Thai woman were arrested for making $900,000 or 34 million baht worth of counterfeit $100 bills. A member of the United States Secret Service stationed at the United States Embassy in Bangkok determined that the bills were believable after completing a check. Torsak Sookwimon, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, informed the media of the arrest details today. Torsak added that a number of local money exchanges reported to the police that they were misled into obtaining counterfeit dollar bills over social media. The fraud was perpetrated by the same person. Torsak revealed that members of the law enforcement agency posed as consumers and arranged a meeting with a person selling counterfeit dollars at a condominium in the Pak Kret area of Nonthaburi province in Nonthaburi province close to Bangkok. The meeting,…