The heart-rending account of a three-year-old, Diana, succumbing to a viral infection, is nothing short of poignant. It serves as a grim reminder of life’s fragility. Nestled in Chumphon province, Thailand, Diana’s untimely passing due to acute myocarditis has left her family shattered—a vivid nightmare they never saw coming. Dr. Anu Thongdaeng, specializing in public health from Chumphon, shed light on this viral culprit—an enterovirus stealthily lurking within our everyday environment. Although typically harmless, occasionally, it mercilessly wreaks havoc, as seen in Diana’s tragic case. On a seemingly ordinary day, a mild fever overtook young Diana without much ado—nothing distinct to cause concern. Her loving parents, Puwanat and Apichaya, were meticulous in monitoring her health, vigilant after her brushes with fevers in the past. They adhered to medical guidelines religiously, juggling treatments and day-to-day nurture. Yet, fate had different plans. January 5 dawned like any other, but was marred by…
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In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in the heart of Ban Phai district, Khon Kaen province, the lives of two young students from a local school’s football academy were irrevocably changed. On the evening of January 8, as the clock struck 7:10 PM, a somber shadow fell across the community when a pickup truck, driven by a young man named Nid, collided with the pair as they attempted to cross a bustling road. The tragic accident resulted in the untimely death of one student, while his companion was left clinging to life, his future hanging by a thread. The driver, distraught and shaken, could only recount his vain attempt to avert the collision. Amidst the chaos, the Ban Phai district police and emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene near Ban Pang Ngiu School, nestled along the busy Chaeng Sanit Road in the Hin Tang subdistrict. There, they discovered the…
Suchatvee Suwansawat, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, recently opened up about the devastating effects of PM2.5 air pollution on his family, shining a light on the gravity of the situation. He shared a poignant tale of how his father was unexpectedly rushed to the emergency room, gasping for breath and enduring severe chest pains. The verdict? An allergic backlash to the noxious air enveloping the city, sparking off respiratory distress and complications. The doctors, empathizing with Suchatvee’s father’s advanced age, recommended he keep up with morning exercises, not realizing this advice would eventually lead to an alarming turn of events. The insidious pollutants were too much, driving him into the intensive care unit, struggling against adversity to get a clean gulp of air. Suchatvee, speaking with a passionate resolve, emphasized how perilously close and dangerous PM2.5 pollution really is—even to those who don’t anticipate its lurking menace until…
In the vibrant and bustling city of Khon Kaen, a peculiar story echoes through its streets, capturing the local imagination. At its heart is a 40-year-old delivery rider distinguished by her whimsical cat-ear helmet and controversial antics. Despite being known for her eccentric presence, recent actions have thrust her into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. On breezy mornings not too long ago, security cameras at an unsuspecting local eatery on Anamai 2 Road captured our daring rider indulging in a dubious pastime. Dec. 30 last year and Jan. 5 this year were not just ordinary days in Khon Kaen; they were a scene worthy of a detective novel, featuring our feisty rider unloading assorted debris, ranging from everyday items like used tissues and cotton buds to the atypical – a lone sneaker and a clear liquid. A clean glaze soon adorned the street outside the restaurant, offering little…
In a vibrant corner of Southeast Asia lies Bangkok, a bustling metropolis brimming with life, culture, and, well, a bit of bothersome dust known as PM2.5. At the helm of addressing this pesky airborne adversary is Chadchart Sittipunt, the indefatigable Governor of Bangkok, alongside his right-hand man, Pornprom Vikitsreth. Together, they have been crafting measures to tackle this dust dilemma, echoing through the majestic hallways of Bangkok City Hall. Imagine trying to rid a city of tiny invaders that come from cars, snippets of smoke from open fires, and weather conditions that seal the city like a glass dome, trapping the dust inside. Chadchart, in his characteristically composed manner, highlighted how the air quality had turned a shade of orange—cautionary for health—and dangerously deep red in districts like Nong Khaem, Bang Bon, and Thon Buri. It’s a scenario that feels like the setting of a weather-based thriller, with dust levels…
The bustling city of Bangkok, renowned for its vibrant streets and cultural dynamism, has long been burdened with notorious traffic snarls. But fear not, dear commuter, for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been weaving its traffic-taming magic across the capital for over two years now. And oh, what a transformation it’s been! Thanks to the ingenious Area Traffic Control (ATC) technology, conceptualized in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, traffic congestion has been significantly alleviated in some of the city’s busiest locales. Mr. Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, the charismatic BMA spokesman, offered an exciting update on the progress of the ATC system. With a meticulous approach, this system smartly adjusts traffic signal timing based on real-time vehicle volume. Imagine strategic vehicular ballet on the streets of Pradiphat, Phahonyothin, Ratchawithi, and Rama VI roads! Since the technology’s implementation in May 2023, traffic flow has noticeably improved, boasting a 10% increase during…
Oh, the bustling city of Bangkok! A metropolis that never sleeps, but sometimes coughs a bit. This week, the city found itself shrouded in a cloak of PM2.5 haze, a not-so-chic accessory born from poor air circulation and a regrettable surge of hotspots in nearby provinces and countries. Bangkok’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, who seems to have a knack for weather-related drama, confirmed this atmospheric misadventure. The gritty atmosphere wasn’t confined to Bangkok alone; it spread across both central and northeastern provinces, thanks to a trifecta of stagnant air, crop cracklins’, and breezes from the east channeling their inner nuisance. Yet, before you envision a metropolis in lockdown, Governor Chadchart has assured us that trucks can still rumble through the city, despite some ungentlemanly air quality readings. The famed hammer-on-truck-ban will only fall if the microscopic marauders, officially known as PM2.5, stay on their ungentlemanly behavior for two days straight across…
The folks over at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been quite busy buzzing about a senior official from the National Office of Buddhism (NOB). This official, Narongdech Chaiyanet, has been under the magnifying glass for allegedly showing signs of accumulated wealth that doesn’t quite add up—sending whispers through the corridors of power since 2009. NACC’s eagle-eyed Secretary-general, Sarote Phuengramphan, has laid down some intriguing findings. It turns out that Mr. Narongdech, while climbing the hierarchy ladder as the provincial chief of the Amnat Charoen and Singburi offices and steering the Buddhist Propagation Promotion Division from 2009 to 2017, managed to stash away quite a treasure trove. His official income during this spell, reported to the Revenue Department, rounded up to a modest 3.77 million baht—hardly pocket change but laughable compared to the mysterious swag of 30.08 million baht in assets! How did he manage this extraordinary financial magic trick,…
In the bustling yet shadowy alleys of Poipet, a border town often buzzing with life, a heart-wrenching incident has pierced through the usual clamor. A suspected Thai national’s tragic plunge from an imposing 18-storey building has sparked a flurry of emotional reactions across the digital world. The incident, which is sending shockwaves not only through social media but also through communities in both Cambodia and Thailand, underscores the menacing grip of call center scams operating from these unsavory heights. Captured in stark relief by the unblinking gaze of a CCTV camera, the man’s fall unfolded around 11 PM on a typically warm Wednesday night. The footage, now circulating widely thanks to platforms such as Drama-addict and “Kor Kae Khon Thammada” on Facebook, reveals a narrative many fear to tell. As the digital clock ticked closer to the midnight hour, the man, possibly clawing for escape, descended from the 14th floor,…
In the intricate dance of diplomacy, sometimes the rhythm is dictated by historical moves that echo into the present. Such is the case with the ongoing saga of the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the Gulf of Thailand, a region whose waters ripple with the weight of territorial disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. The announcement of an imminent public forum has given fresh vigor to the narrative, as Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa announced during a heated House session led by Piyarat Chongthep, a People’s Party (PP) representative for Bangkok. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with various House committees, is preparing for this public discourse. This forum could finally provide a platform for weighing public opinion on an agreement that has been simmering in the cauldron of controversy for years. The controversial MoU, which seeks to explore the potential for shared resource extraction in the overlapping claims area…