In a conversation with journalists at the dignified Government House, the illustrious Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, vociferously denied any actions of influence over the selection of local law enforcement leadership. Mr. Srettha was countering and providing clarification to circulating media narratives following a gathering with Pheu Thai parliament members. The news outlets suggested that the Prime Minister admitted to some Members of the Parliament (MPs) effectively swaying the appointments of police station chiefs. This was allegedly mentioned in discussions that focused on the furtherance of his initiative to employ newly appointed police officers in helping citizens overcome debts owed to moneylenders. Mr. Srettha, however, passionately proclaimed his innocence of the cited actions. In his address at the Government House, he clarified that during the said meeting, he neither acknowledged nor affirmed that Pheu Thai MPs had successful influence over police chiefs’ appointments. Despite this assertion, certain video fragments from…
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In the digital age, knowledge is power, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is at the forefront of democratizing this knowledge. As part of its ‘Digital Bus for Remote Areas’ initiative, launched on November 22, 2023, it’s working in tandem with Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to disseminate crucial edification in remote areas of Thailand from 21 – 24 November 2023. The Digital Bus project prides itself as one of Huawei’s flagship initiatives with perennial mobile classroom missions for the past two years, targeting bridging the digital divide across rural Thailand. This year’s focus is on granting 3,000 Khanompittaya School students in Tambon Khanom, Amphoe Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province access to digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and clean energy concepts. The mission doesn’t stop there; it also introduces these digital natives to the world of clean energy solutions, submerging them in an ocean of environmental…
Tucked away in the province of Chaiyaphum, a serene prelude to Wednesday’s academic day at Ban Namphu Hinlard School was abruptly shattered by an unsettling occurrence. An unforeseen intrusion unfolded, causing panic among the teachers and children who were in the midst of their daily morning assembly. The instigator of this chaos, according to law enforcement sources, was a mentally perturbed individual whose residence is situated directly across the school compound. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, made a questionable entrance into the premises, riding swiftly on his motorcycle with a large blade in hand, injecting terror into the tranquil morning routine. Around 100 innocent children along with their professors had been gathering in unity for their morning assembly when the intruder arrived. On the sight of the man with the monstrous knife, fear set in, prompting a swift retreat of staff and children who sought refuge in…
In a turn of events seething with intrigue and human interest, a series of photographs featuring a vagrant from China have found their way onto Kan Chompalang’s Facebook page, sparking significant curiosity. The discussion took a dramatic turn when revealing how the city of Bangkok has been grappling with organized begging rackets. According to the Metropolitan Police Bureau, local authorities are strengthening their scrutiny of disfigured Chinese visitors, suspecting a connection to organized begging. Deputy Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Amnat Traipote disclosed that half a dozen told a harrowing tale of facial and body scars traced back to fires in their homeland. The unexpected twist, however, was their refusal to divulge any additional information. The policemen’s suspicions were heightened when they discovered shared threads among these destitute visitors. Some relied on the same Thai translator while two of them lodged in a room located in the Wang Thonglang district of…
As the residents of northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand, including the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, uncurl from their beds each day, they’re met with a cool embrace from the morning air. The plumage of fog that intermittently visits these regions weaves a whimsical tapestry, creating an ethereal start to the day. However, this changing symphony of weather conditions warrants people to take care of their health and embrace a heightened level of caution on the roads. The moderate northeast monsoon prevailing over the southern region and the Gulf of Thailand seems to be playing a dramatic melody of its own. Downpours flirt with the southern shores, showering the region with relentless rain, bringing an extra shimmer to its natural beauty. Waves serve as the maestros of the Gulf of Thailand’s aquatic symphony. These aquatic acrobats, attaining heights of about 2 metres, perform a mesmerising spectacle, originating from…
High-ranking Thai official and AMLO deputy secretary-general, Pol Maj Gen Ekarak Limsangkat, along with Pol Maj Gen Yutthana Phraedam, second-in-command of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), recently held a press conference disclosing a series of eye-opening seizures related to drug trafficking and public scamming cases. In his lively annunciation, Ekarak revealed that the AMLO and DSI task force has successfully managed to confiscate around 42 assets valued at an astounding 64 million baht (~2.1 million USD). These cases involve notorious drug lords such as Myanmar businessman, Tun Min Latt, who was apprehended in Bangkok last year under serious allegations of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. The spoils of these successful operations didn’t stop there; Ekarak also turned the spotlight onto success stories in the sphere of public scamming. A resounding number of 17 hard-gotten assets, amounting to a staggering 374 million baht, were seized in these intense operations.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently spotlighted Thailand in its Global Tuberculosis Report 2023. The report applauds Thailand’s exceptional strides in impeding the impact of tuberculosis (TB) in the country. It is notable that amongst the 30 countries burdened with a high prevalence of TB, only Thailand shines brightly with diversified medical coverage (82 service coverage index in 2021) and negligible catastrophic health expenses (only 2% of households). The WHO continues to laud Thailand’s decision to activate its universal health coverage strategy in 2002. This initiative guarantees health insurance coverage to all citizens, who were not previously covered through any formal sector scheme. Supported by a robust primary health care system and domestic funding, this scheme provides tangible benefits to all Thai citizens. Dr. Niti Hetanurak, Deputy Director-General at the Department of Disease Control, elaborated on Thailand’s notable TB universal health coverage during a press briefing earlier this week.…
This year, Thailand progressed by an impressive five positions on a global scale. In this unique ranking, a lower score represents superior management of noteworthy challenges such as money laundering and terrorism financing. Among the ASEAN countries, Singapore emerged victorious with a commendable score of 4.30, landing it at the 118th spot in the world ranking. On the other end of the spectrum, Myanmar had a disheartening score of 8.13, the worst among ASEAN countries, closely followed by Laos at 7.44, Vietnam at 6.96, and Cambodia at 6.78. A total of 18 considered indicators spanned across five domains that account for the overall score. These indicators illuminate the situation regarding money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) in various countries. This year’s analysis pointed to an escalating concern. It indicated that ML/TF risks are reaching an alarming level around the globe. Governments are finding it tough to adequately enforce financial sanctions…
In an adventurous endeavor, the Ministry of Culture has joined hands with numerous private bodies to present an exhilarating “Lamnam Wan Pen” event, an attraction as part of the celebrated 9th Bangkok River Festival 2023. Unfolding on the majestic banks of the flowing Chao Phraya River, the spectacle is set to occur in five modern piers in vibrant attendance. The grand rendezvous will occur from November 25 to November 27 and is completely free to the audience. The selected fantastic piers include Asiatique The Riverfront, SOOKSIAM at ICONSIAM, The Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination, Tha Maharaj, and Yodpiman River Walk. Here’s a glimpse into what each of the piers brings on the plate: Asiatique The Riverfront: This lively pier houses an eco-conservation floating pond, exquisite Loy Krathong lantern show, community shopping outlets accompanied by a contemporary temple fair strewn with games. You can enjoy the Chill Out concert and purchase…
In his dual role as Minister of Finance, Srettha reiterated the importance of forthcoming deliberations pertaining to tourism stimulus packages, scheduled to grace the Cabinet meetings set for today and the subsequent Tuesday. Predominant talking points centered around the management of debt, an issue borne out of both official government loans and clandestine loans from the black-market sector. A concrete plan to handle official loans is expected to be unveiled by November 28, and black-market loans will be in the spotlight by December 12. This comes in light of the critical fiscal situation within Thailand as its household debt skyrocketed by an alarming 11.5% this year. This surge has resulted in an average household in Thailand bearing the weight of a debt exceeding 500,000 baht, marking a twelve-year high. When confronted with an opinion poll reflecting public sentiment opposing the government’s ambit to borrow capital to fund its digital wallet…