Siam Piwat, the renowned owner and operator of iconic retail destinations like Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and a collaborative partner in ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has stepped up with an altruistic initiative. Teaming up with several partners for the “Siam Ruamjai Thais Help Thais” project, they have set up multiple donation centers across their vast properties. The goal? To gather vital essentials such as rice, dried food, medicine, and other necessary items, bringing aid to those reeling from severe flooding in several Thai provinces. If your heart feels the call to contribute, here’s where you can drop off your donations: Siam Paragon: Park Paragon, M floor Super Club parking area, G floor (South zone, near the Lost and Found service point) ICONSIAM: Next to Gate 4, G floor (opposite the RCC recycling point) Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok: Centre Court, near Gates D and G Your support…
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On a seemingly serene Friday, a dramatic change took place in Nakhon Phanom as the mighty Mekong River surged to an alarming height of over 10 metres. Nestled in the northeast of Thailand, this province now finds itself on high alert, given that the water level has reached an unsettling 10.11 metres. An overflow is dangerously close, as the critical threshold is a mere two metres away at 12 metres. This sudden spike in water levels is the result of a relentless deluge and runoff from the northern regions. The escalating situation has prompted provincial authorities to spring into action. They have urgently alerted various agencies stationed in the most vulnerable areas—Ban Phaeng, Tha Uthen, Muang, and That Phanom districts. The directive is clear: prepare for the impending floodwaters that could inundate communities and wreak havoc on economic zones. The neighbouring tributaries, Nam Oun and Nam Songkhram in Sri Songkhram…
On a compassionate visit to the flood-stricken district of Mae Sai in Chiang Rai, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was seen consoling distraught flood victims at a temporary shelter. Amidst rising waters and strong currents, she emphasized the urgency of the situation and ordered officials to expedite assistance to those affected by the severe flooding. Friday’s briefing in Mae Sai shed light on the critical conditions in the northern province. The Prime Minister declared, “We need to quickly deliver food and water to people stranded in their homes.” Her statement underscored the significance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of all personnel engaged in the relief efforts. In a bid to provide immediate relief, the government has tapped into a central budget, ensuring that aid reaches flood victims without delay. This decisive action circumvents the need for waiting until conditions improve, providing swift and much-needed support to the beleaguered residents of…
A dramatic and tragic event unfolded on Thursday afternoon in the bustling Muang district of Nakhon Sawan province, sending shockwaves through the local community. (Photo: Chalit Poomruang) NAKHON SAWAN – A heart-wrenching accident has gripped the construction site of a condominium project when a massive crane, towering several stories high, unexpectedly gave way. This devastating collapse, which occurred amidst the busy activity of the work site, led to the untimely death of a Cambodian worker and caused extensive damage to eight homes in the adjacent area. The scene was nothing short of chaotic around 3:30 PM, as the eight-tonne behemoth of machinery came crashing down while hoisting materials destined for the fourth floor of the ambitious 19-storey condominium project. The construction site is situated on the bustling grounds of the Central Department Store Nakhon Sawan, in the locale known as tambon Nakhon Sawan Tok. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying symphony of…
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has given the green light to a whopping budget of over 90.8 billion baht for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for the fiscal year 2025. The lion’s share of this allocation is earmarked for the Public Works Department. This budgetary resolution was finalized during a council meeting on Wednesday, which saw active participation from BMC members and BMA executives, including Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. The fiscal year in question kicks off on October 1, 2024. The budget distribution is as follows: 90 billion baht is set aside for the BMA’s planned expenditures, while the remaining 828.53 million baht will fuel the BMA’s commercial ventures. However, it wasn’t a carte blanche approval—the BMC axed 5.57 billion baht from the city’s expenditure blueprint and trimmed the commerce plan by 25 million baht. One conspicuous cut involved a 29.50-million-baht request from the Public Works Department, which aimed to hire…
Chiang Rai city woke up to a watery challenge on Friday morning. The streets, submerged in water, painted a surreal picture, as shared in a striking image by Chaiyawat Chaidet on the Chiang Rai public relations office’s Facebook account. Despite the inundation, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is set to operate eight flights in total on Friday—four arriving and four departing. However, passengers are strongly urged to allocate an ample five-hour buffer to make it to the terminal due to the severe flooding. The airport is set to welcome flights from leading carriers including Thai Airways International, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai AirAsia. Yet, the verdict is still out for Thai VietJet, as the airline hasn’t confirmed its operations for the day. If you’re one of the passengers gearing up for a journey, make sure to stay in the loop with your airline for the latest…
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In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a 17-year-old student tragically fell to her death from the fourth floor of her school in Samut Prakan. The incident occurred during lunch break on a somber Wednesday afternoon, leaving the community in shock and sorrow. Local authorities believe it was a devastating case of suicide, likely prompted by ongoing battles with depression. Pol Capt Adithep Pocharoen, the deputy inspector at the Samut Prakan provincial station, swiftly reported the tragic news. According to his statement, the student’s untimely death was officially recorded at 12:30 pm that day. In a heartbreaking sight, the girl’s lifeless body was discovered face down in front of a six-storey school building, marked by multiple injuries, including several broken limbs and severe head trauma. Pol Capt Adithep shared a chilling revelation – a teacher had seen the girl standing in a fourth-floor corridor, her face vacant and devoid of emotion, just moments…
Nakhon Ratchasima: In a candid admission, a top Public Health Ministry official has shed light on the financial troubles plaguing state-owned hospitals across the nation, beseeching directors for urgent cooperation to resolve the dire situation. Dr. Opas Kankawinpong, the ministry’s permanent secretary, revealed the financial plight during an annual academic conference on public health in Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday. The heart of the issue, Dr. Opas explained, is an insufficient budget that’s straining around 1,000 hospitals under the ministry’s wing. He painted a stark picture: the budget shortfall directly impacts the funds available for medical staff, the accessibility to cutting-edge technology, and even the basic operational needs of these hospitals. “We’re responsible for more than a thousand hospitals,” Dr. Opas remarked. “Managing the costs is a Herculean task – from salaries and medicine to utilities like water and electricity, and various maintenance expenses. Monthly, we pour about 10 billion baht…