Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, led a pivotal assembly of the country’s most distinguished envoys recently. The seat of this significant gathering was none other than Thailand’s cosmopolitan heart, Bangkok. Hosted annually, the meeting saw 97 of Thailand’s eminent ambassadors, consul generals, and heads of Thai permanent missions congregating from 97 different countries. This concerted conference serves as an essential platform for Thai diplomats to shape and manoeuvre foreign policy in alignment with the nation’s interests, especially when the world appears to be evidently divided. Commencing on a Monday and culminating on Friday, the forum witnessed intensive discussions and brainstorming sessions. The core objective lies in comprehending the government’s foreign policy and formulating a robust action scheme for the years 2024 and 2025. Parnpree underlined the crucial themes to be discussed, encompassing proactive economic diplomacy, trade, the enhancement of soft power, and other significant topics like land bridge megaprojects…
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Experience the vibrant display of unity, love, and pride during the Bangkok Pride Parade, set to take place in June 2023. This occasion goes beyond just festivities and flamboyancy; it is a profound message of advocacy for gender recognition, equality in marriage, sex workers’ rights, and comprehensive welfare for individuals who identify under the expansive LGBTQIA2S+ banner. Photographer Varuth Hirunyatheb will document this colorful event set against the backdrop of the city’s architectural wonders and lively streets. Recently, Thailand’s executive division, led by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin, made a pivotal stride towards acceptance and equality. Their cabinet greenlit the draft legislation on marriage equality, scheduled to be deliberated upon in the sanctum of the Parliament in December. In a region typically known for conservative values, Thailand is a beacon of change, boasting one of Asia’s most welcoming, visible, and thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.…
Chia Tai Company Limited, a beacon of agricultural innovation in Thailand, has once again rallied its force of staff volunteers numbering in the 500s to carry out its annual “Chia Tai Social Day 2023.” This well-hailed corporate social responsibility initiative, now onto another year, embodies the company’s persistent commitment to create ripples of change through acts of community service and fortifying food security in surrounding communities. In concert with this, the company confirms its unwavering dedication towards elevating lifestyles sustainably through trailblazing agricultural techniques and the provision of first-rate products and services. A testament to this is the statement provided by Ms. Kulvadee Nimnual, the indefatigable assistant to the Chief Commercial Officer at Chia Tai Company Limited. “Two years running, Chia Tai Social Day has been the platform through which we strengthen bonds with an eclectic mix of communities in close proximity to our nationwide facilities. Our ongoing crusade is…
In an unusual incident that sparked quite a stir amongst the local populace, a Russian traveller was discovered swimming in the bracing waters that flow between the esteemed Khao Phra Tamnak viewpoint in Pattaya and Koh Larn Island. This unexpected occurrence happened around the midday hours and it was none other than Asadakorn Bangsi, endearingly known as ‘Copy’ by locals, who first reported it to Khaosod Online. Asadakorn, who owns several lodgings on Koh Larn, came across the situation while returning home from Pattaya on the maiden ferry of the day. As the boat journeyed through the inky depths around Koh Larn, a shocking sight unfolded before Asadakorn and his co-passengers – an outlander braving the turbulent waves with a cool composure that took everyone’s breath away. The stranger was swimming with a fearless reserve, undeterred by the tumultuous sea. In stark contrast, it was the others onboard who were…
Imagine what November 17, 10 am looked like in prevailing global markets – the world’s attention turned towards a monumental spectacle as a Chinese freight train, loaded to brim with thirty-five colossal cargo containers initiated its debut journey towards Thailand. This wasn’t just any transportation, but the first official rail freight commute from China to the Thai shores! A constructive collaboration between the governing body of China and key players in the Thai private sectors bore fruit to this existent feat. Map Ta Phut Railway Station, nestled comfortably in Rayong, Thailand, is the terminal destination the freight train sets its compass towards, traversing its route through Laos and Thailand. Now you may ask, how long does this enterprise venture take? A mere estimate between three to four days – just enough time to travel across these nations that share deep historical ties. The unfolding of this grand spectacle is a…
Last November, Kasetsart University in Bangkok witnessed an enchanting tradition. Thousands gathered at the lake within the university grounds for the Loy Krathong festival, gently releasing handcrafted ‘Krathong’ on the water’s surface, casting their wishes and paying respects to the water spirits in an age-old tradition. (Photo credit: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) In Sukhothai, a province located in the northern part of Thailand, the Loy Krathong festival is a key event that the Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin sees as a major tourism opportunity. It was forecasted that the festival, scheduled from 18th to 27th November, could draw in an estimated 750,000 tourists, thereby contributing up to 800 million baht in tourism revenue. The Deputy Prime Minister, a proud native of Sukhothai, inaugurated the festival and was greatly encouraged by the robust visitor numbers. On the very first day of the festival, as many as 47,064 guests were accounted for. This promising…
Yesterday morning, the tranquil slumber of Sangkhla Buri district was rudely disrupted by a magnitude 4 earthquake, causing tremors that jittered across the whole of Kanchanaburi. The quake’s aftershocks had the district’s residents reaching for their phones to connect with loved ones and to share their experiences on social media. In response to this unsettling earth-shaking event, authorities quickly sprang into action, ordering a swift and comprehensive examination of public buildings and infrastructure across the western province. The Thai Meteorological Department’s director-general, Kanrawee Sitthicheewapak, pinpointed the earthquake’s epicentre to be in close proximity to tambon Nong Lu. This pocket of seismic activity was nestled approximately six kilometres below the earth’s surface and made its presence known at precisely 3:07 AM. The Earthquake Observation Division, after analysing the available data, attributed this quake to the liveliness of the Three Pagodas Fault, a significant tectonic boundary. As the day broke, many residents…
The day had dawned like any other on Soi Ranong 2 Road, nestled in the heart of the Dusit district. Along the busy roadway, Kornkaew Montessori School chimed to life with the laughter and chatter of children. Not far down the same road, students of Dusit Technical College were starting their day, eager and full of promise. But, on this fateful Monday morning, this lively neighborhood would be gripped by a chilling tragedy that would leave it forever scarred. It was a dramatic scene that unfolded just as the day began. A second-year teenage student from the nearby Dusit Technical College, clad in his neat school uniform, fell to a tragic fate. The previously cheerful neighbourhood was cut through by the shocking sound of a gunshot. The boy, merely 16 years old, was fatally shot in his chest, his life abruptly halted on that quiet road. In the wake of…
In the tranquil hours of the early morning, a series of aircraft made their descent into Don Mueang airport in Thailand’s bustling capital, Bangkok. These were not ordinary flights from neighboring countries, but flights of hope and relief, bringing back 266 Thai nationals who had been evacuated from the border town of Laukkaing in Myanmar’s Shan State amidst escalating unrest. A unit of Thai Air Asia Flight FD9702 graced the airport grounds around 3am, closely followed by a second battalion of returnees on Thai Lion Air Flight SL7007 which landed approximately an hour later. The aircraft didn’t just ferry Thai evacuees, but also housed six brave individuals from the Philippines and a solitary, resilient resident of Singapore. Upon their arrival, they were enveloped in an organized embrace by representatives from immigration, consular affairs, and other authorities. The 266 Thai nationals gradually disembarked, their relief palpable as they swapped the cabin’s…
A captivating scene was recently captured of a lady proudly posing alongside an iguana at a popular animal event in Bangkok in the year 2022. (Credit: Pornprom Satrabhaya) This picturesque image captured the attention of a myriad of individuals, for it was not an everyday occurrence. Notably, Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently decreed a blanket ban over the importation of green iguanas. This decision has been taken in light of an escalating fear that the burgeoning iguana population might endanger local ecosystems and environment. The one at the helm of this decision, Mr. Athapol Charoenchansa, is the acting director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Mr. Charoenchansa explained this new resolution stemmed from multiple reports of a significant increase in sightings of green iguanas in public lands and natural habitats. Most notably, this phenomenon has been reported in the Lop Buri province.…