As the monsoon season unfurled its mighty downpour across the verdant landscapes of Thailand’s southern provinces, it left behind not just puddles and rivulets, but a tableau of submersion and disruption. From December 22nd to the 26th, Mother Nature unveiled her formidable force, cloaking the land in sheets of rain, provoking floods, and stirring landslides that led Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew to cast an apprehensive eye on the ensuing chaos. On a balmy day marked by the aftermath of relentless showers, December 26 bore witness to Minister Srikaew’s somber revelation. He detailed the plight of five provinces where nature’s wrath had implacably dislodged the lives of no less than 18,402 households. The calamitous embrace of the floods has, in a melancholic twist, claimed one soul to the raging waters in Yala, inflicted injury upon another, and cast a shadow over 12 temples of healing – healthcare facilities in Narathiwat…
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Welcome to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the pulse of the Land of Smiles greets you right from the get-go! Just picture this: a vibrant carousel of diverse faces, all converging at this bustling hub — but hold on a second, what’s this? A serpentine line snaking its way through the terminal? Aha! That’s the tale of the early hours at Thailand’s gateway one Monday morning, where the clock struck midnight and an unexpected adventure unfolded. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, the maestro of Immigration Division 2, spills the beans on the situation. He tells us that it was a veritable symphony of arrivals between the witching hour and 2 AM. And oh, what a sight it was! No less than 5,563 souls alighted from their metal birds across 22 flights. But why the commotion, you ask? It seems the skies conspired to bring us an intrigue — a staggering 33% spike…
There’s an extraordinary partnership brewing in the bustling heart of Bangkok, one that promises to spice up not just the food industry, but the very air we breathe. It all unfolded in the refined ambiance of the Celadon room at the Sukhothai Hotel, where two innovative minds met with a shared vision. At this historic meet, Dr. Kohei Ishikawa, the esteemed Associate Director of Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., joined hands with the industrious Mr. Piyabut Charuphen, the Director & Managing Director of Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. (BIG), sealing a memorandum of understanding destined to green the production lines of Thailand’s beloved flavor enhancer, Umami Seasoning, among other tasty Ajinomoto food offerings. This wasn’t your regular business handshake. It was a pact promising a greener future, harnessing the cutting-edge Carbon Accounting Platform engineered by BIG—an avant-garde masthead in the climate tech odyssey. With this potent tool, Ajinomoto is setting sail…
Once upon a recent winter’s day, something extraordinary happened in the world of energy and environmental sustainability. Spirits were high when IRPC Public Company Limited, like a harbinger of an eco-friendlier future, proudly delivered a gift to the nation and the world – their very first batch of Euro 5 standard clean diesel. But this wasn’t just any ordinary diesel; it was a fuel designed for a greener tomorrow, a potion brewed to address our modern-day dragon: air pollution. On the festive morning of December 25, 2023, amid the holiday cheer, the company’s halls buzzed with a different kind of excitement. Kris Imsang, the illustrious President and CEO of IRPC, stepped forward with a message that resonated with hope and dedication. “Ladies and gentlemen, we stand on the precipice of change,” he announced, his voice echoing with the promise of progress. “Today marks the day we begin manufacturing and distributing…
Tucked away in the bustling heart of Thailand’s political landscape, an impassioned plea for judicial integrity was voiced in the stately corridors of the Supreme Administrative Court. Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, a political stalwart and chairman of the Thai Pakdee Party, took center stage as he made a compelling case against a contentious new corrections regulation—a chess move in the grand political game that could permit Thaksin Shinawatra, a former Prime Minister now patient at the Police General Hospital, to eschew his prison cell. With the air of a seasoned tactician, Dr. Warong marshaled representatives from eight political cohorts to launch a petition designed to challenge what they perceive as an encroachment on the judiciary’s sovereignty. “Imagine a world where the balance of judicial discretion is toppled by the heavy hand of political influence,” Dr. Warong postulated. “Such power plays could very well erode the bedrock of our nation’s legal framework…
For an illustrious span of five years, Thai Oil Public Company Limited has navigated the waves of sustainability with such finesse and dedication that it has, yet again, been crowned with the “Sustainability Disclosure Award 2023 – Award of Honor.” This enviable accolade was presented during a prestigious event by the Thaipat Institute, an event that serves as a beacon of excellence in corporate transparency. The sparkling ceremony took place within the cultural heartbeat of the city, none other than the Bangkok Art and Culture Center. Here, nestled in the grand Auditorium room on the esteemed 5th floor, individuals from various sectors gathered in anticipation, their eyes reflecting the importance of sustainability in today’s corporate narratives. Enter Miss Korapat Limpaphayom, the embodiment of Thai Oil’s commitment to sustainable endeavors, approaching the stage with a grace born of conviction. She holds the title of Vice President of Group Company Secretary and…
Imagine the exhilaration and pride blossoming within the corridors of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) as they stood, basking in the glow of national recognition. It was a historic moment, one marked by the dazzling ambiance of the Asawin Grand Convention Hotel in the bustling Laksi District of Bangkok. On the eventful day of December 25, 2023, the PWA’s unwavering dedication to cybersecurity bore fruit as they clinched not just one, but two prestigious accolades at the “Prime Minister Awards: Thailand Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2023” hosted by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). But what does this mean, you ask? Let me paint you a picture. Mr. Chakapong Kamchan, the Deputy Governor (Operation 2) and simultaneously filling the shoes of Acting Governor of PWA, couldn’t help but beam with pride as he expressed his thoughts. “To be acknowledged with the Best Cybersecurity Performance Awards 2023 for Cooperation—and let’s not forget…
Once upon a time, in the heartwarming coastal district of Pran Buri in the alluring province of Prachuap Kiri Khan, the humble Wang Pong train station finds itself at the center of a well-intentioned yet precarious tale. Here, an ambitious plan by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to install a dashing hydraulic lift has recently been met with raised eyebrows and a wave of safety concerns that could rival the intrigue of a Shakespearean drama. Envisioned as a modern-day chariot for wheelchair-bound citizens and pedestrians alike, the hydraulic lift was designed to defy the barriers imposed by the relentless tracks. Yet, as the plot thickens, it turns out that the design might have been more Icarus flying too close to the sun than Daedalus navigating the labyrinth with cunning wit. The deputy director-general of the Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Mr. Atiphu Jittanukrao, donned his detective hat, uncovering concerns…
Welcome to the rollercoaster tale of Prapakorn Winaisathaporn, better known as Dr. Keng, a former lecturer whose life took an uncharted detour into the wilderness of legal battles and mental health advocacy. This is a story that made its way into the limelight earlier this month, with Dr. Keng’s heartfelt interview grabbing headlines on Channel 3 television. Let me set the scene: Imagine dedicating years to academia, only to find your mental well-being hanging by a thread. This is the cruel reality Dr. Keng had to face, prompting her to step down from her cherished position at Mae Fah Luang University in the picturesque province of Chiang Rai. But what followed was no serene retreat — the university slapped her with a colossal 16 million baht lawsuit, demanding the return of scholarship funds. The plot thickens. The specter of this financial burden haunted Dr. Keng, who sought refuge in the…