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Thais apprehended for creating 9,000 counterfeit US$100 bills

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,…

Meteorological Dept. predicts rain for upper and southern Thailand through Tuesday

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning to inhabitants in upper Thailand and the South to take precautions against the heavy rain that is expected to continue until Tuesday. The department predicted that a high-pressure system would continue to linger over upper Thailand until October 14 (Friday), which would result in thundershowers, as well as isolated gusty winds and heavy rain for the next two days. According to the forecast, the temperature in the Northeast will drop by three to five degrees Celsius, while the temperature in the North, Central, and East will decrease by one to three degrees Celsius. According to the statement made by the agency, “People should be aware of the fluctuating weather conditions and be safe.” According to the forecast, the typical easterly wind that blows through the Gulf of Mexico and the South will pick up speed, bringing heavy to extremely severe rain to…

The coastline of the Andaman Sea is going to be recognized by UNESCO

The islands were getting ready for tourists to arrive the next day. According to a report in the Bangkok Post, the government plans to send UNESCO a proposal about the Andaman Sea Nature Reserves. Ranong, Phangnga, and Phuket are the three provinces on the coast of the Andaman Sea. Together, they cover about 30,000 square kilometers. In February of the following year, the nomination process will be over. Khao Lak, the Similan Islands, and Surin Island are all part of Phang Nga Bay, which is a great place for both scuba diving trips and relaxing beach vacations. There are many uncharted areas with beautiful scenery, wild animals in the rainforest, and a lot of native life in the mangroves that people rarely see. We are looking into how to best get ready for the next diving season in the Andaman Sea. Varawut said, “The Andaman coast is such a special…

After the massacre, meth control in Bangkok has become a priority

After the tragic shooting at a daycare center in Nong Bua, which took place in an area where the perpetrator was fighting drug charges, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration proclaimed their intention to concentrate on removing meth from the city. Following a spate of drug-related crimes, such as the shooting at a daycare center and another incident of a similar nature that occurred the following day when a man was arrested outside of his child’s school with two guns and 17 meth pills, the capital city has decided that it is time to try new methods of drug abuse prevention. The tragedy prompted Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to advocate for the city to adopt measures to promote safety and minimize the usage of drugs like meth in order to prevent the proliferation of crimes similar to the massacre. He cautioned against being complacent or believing that something similar couldn’t happen again.…

Questions for a country in grief about guns, drugs, and mental health

Since Thursday’s daycare atrocity, Thailand has had to address some unpleasant issues. Gregory Raymond is a lecturer at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. Raymond raises some concerns for Thais in an ABC News article. The alleged gunman was a former police officer facing meth possession charges after being fired over drug suspicions. The horrifying tragedy has ignited a national dialogue about weapons, drugs, and mental health as spring elections approach. Thailand has few lone-gunman massacres. There’s only one other catastrophe like Uthai Sawan. A Thai soldier killed 29 and wounded 58 in Nakhon Ratchasima in February 2020. Poverty and poor mental healthcare fuel COVID-19. Buddhist stoicism is embracing pain and persevering through difficulties. Since the pandemic began, there has been pain and official hostility. The economy shrank by more than 6% in 2020, and many workers lost jobs, especially in hospitality and tourism. Kids from disadvantaged homes…

Floodplains north of Bangkok are nearing capacity as additional precipitation is anticipated

According to data from the National Water Resources Office, the twelve natural floodplains located north of Bangkok are perilously near to meeting their maximum water storage capacity (NWRO). As a result of the recent run of storms, the floodplains that ordinarily absorb floodwater and safeguard the capital from river overflows have reached their maximum capacity. The 12 water-retention sites in the lower Chao Phraya River Basin cover a total area of 1.15 million rai (184,000 hectares) and have the capacity to store roughly 1.5 billion cubic meters of additional water. In low-lying areas, the majority of the landscape is composed of rice fields. Before the onset of the monsoon, which is characterized by protracted periods of heavy rainfall and flooding at the nation’s higher elevations, farmers in the region usually harvest their crops. As soon as economically crucial places, including Bangkok, are no longer threatened by river overflows, the Royal…

Phuket’s flight capacity increases to 70%, while Chinese airlines remain absent

On October 30, the Russian airline Aeroflot will begin operating two daily flights to Phuket, and a Myanmar charter flight operator would operate three weekly trips, the official added. Beginning on October 30, Aeroflot will operate two daily flights to Phuket, and a flight operator located in Myanmar will operate three weekly flights. Because China continues to have severe travel regulations, not all flights from China to Phuket have yet been brought back. At the same time, airlines from South Korea, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Middle East have announced that they will begin operating flights to Phuket by the end of this year. However, according to Monchai, Phuket Airport will have 13 million passengers in 2019 and 18 million in 2024, which is where it was prior to Covid. In November, which is the peak travel month, at least 30,000 travelers per day are expected to use…

Thailand allows drivers to use their phones hands-free via Bluetooth

A new police directive that went into effect on Friday allows motorists to use their mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle so long as they do not hold the gadget in their hands. The edict made by Pol General Suwat Jongsudsuk, who resigned as national police chief on September 28, and issued by the Royal Thai Police, went into effect on Friday after being published in the Royal Gazette. The order, which is a new modification to the Land Traffic Act, emphasizes that car drivers may use the phone wirelessly or with a Bluetooth device, allowing them to converse hands-free. In addition, the regulation provides that drivers are permitted to use hands-free devices while driving. It will also be legal for drivers to affix their mobile devices to the dashboard or windshield in a manner that does not hinder their view of approaching traffic. Those who disobey this rule…

The King sponsors bathing ceremonies for 36 massacre victims of Nong Bua Lamphu

On Thursday, a shooting spree occurred in the province of Nong Bua Lamphu, and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is kindly funding the bathing rites for the 36 victims as a sign of sympathy. Saturday’s ceremonies will commence at three o’clock in the afternoon. On Thursday, a disgruntled police officer fatally shot and stabbed 36 people, including 24 children, before turning the gun on himself. Eight of the ten individuals injured in the attack are currently in a state of great severity. In the Na Klang neighborhood of Nong Bua Lamphu, three distinct temples will host the funerals. Twenty of the deceased will be honored at Wat Rat Samakkhi, ten will be honored at Wat Si Uthai, and six will be honored at Wat Thep Mongkhol Phichai. The gunman’s body is still being investigated by a pathologist, and no funeral plans have been arranged as of yet. A constant stream…

Floods close waterfalls and attractions in 17 Thai national parks

The disastrous effects of the floods that have swept across Thailand have continued to be felt in the country’s national parks. As a result of the floods, seventeen national parks across the country have decided to temporarily close waterfalls and other natural areas, according to a piece that was published yesterday in Nation Thailand. The following is a list of the 17 websites that will go offline for an indefinite period of time: Doi Kham Fah in Pha Daeng National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park Tourist spots and accommodations in Na Yung Nam Som National Park Hin Samchan, Huay Toei, and Huay Pai waterfalls in Phu Ruea National Park Mae Keong Luang waterfall in Wiang Kosai National Park Tat Mok and Song Nang waterfalls and the Huaibong service area in Tat Mok National Park Mae Ke The majority of the nation’s national parks have been…