An unexpected twist unfolded in Udon Thani, where a well-intentioned motorist got himself in a bit of a pickle. In a scene worthy of a sitcom, this 45-year-old auto mechanic found himself in hot water for a rather unconventional attempt to drum up business for… well, not his business, but someone else’s. Picture the moment: a quiet Saturday with hardly a soul in sight at a local food outlet. Our aspiring Good Samaritan spotted what he thought was the problem—an empty parking space crying out for customers who might never arrive. His solution? A DIY parking makeover! With a wave of his spray can, red-and-white no-parking kerb transformed into, he hoped, a welcoming grey sliver of legal parking heaven. Imagine the hustle and bustle his handy work would bring! Alas, municipal officers and police had a different perspective when they arrived at the scene. There he was, mid-roadside art project,…
THAI.NEWS - Thailand Breaking News
In the vibrant streets of Udon Thani, you wouldn’t expect a showdown over parking etiquette to spark excitement. Yet, here we find ourselves amidst a peculiar story that has left locals and online followers equally bemused. The plot revolves around a well-meaning motorist, a splash of grey paint, and a kerb that could tell tales of its own. Our protagonist—a 45-year-old auto mechanic known to fix cars, not folkways—found himself embroiled in a kerbside controversy outside an eatery in the bustling city. Picture this: an early morning, a pleasantly warm breeze, and an eatery showing no signs of the usual breakfast frenzy. This scene of tranquility prompted our Good Samaritan to draw an unlikely conclusion—parking woes were scaring off the brunch bunch! With a creative, albeit misguided, twist, he took action. Dressed in his grease-stained overalls, he transformed into an urban Picasso of sorts, wielding a can of grey spray…
The art of Muay Thai, an integral treasure of Thai culture, is making waves in Japan thanks to the diligent efforts of the Department of Skill Development (DSD). Embracing the philosophy of soft power, the DSD is fervently working to certify Muay Thai coaches in Japan, aiming to amplify the economic potential and boost Thai income all while sharing the rich martial arts culture with Japan and beyond. Just yesterday, on May 25, in an event that seemed to hum with ambition and possibility, Decha Prukpatanarak, the charismatic Director-General of the DSD under the Ministry of Labour, set the wheels in motion for a project destined to elevate the standards of Thai labour internationally. This initiative isn’t just about boxers throwing punches, it’s about setting a national skill standard that reaches beyond the ropes of a boxing ring into the heart of economic and cultural synergy. Picture this: 19 Muay…
In a turn of events worthy of the most gripping action-adventure film, Phetkasem Road in Thailand’s beautiful Prachuap Khiri Khan district took center stage today. The commotion began around 10 a.m. on this fine May 26th morning, when a 10-tonne LPG truck decided it needed a new perspective and overturned, sending its sizeable bulk sprawling across the southbound lanes. The incident took place a mere two kilometers from the well-known Singkhon checkpoint, around kilometer 320, leaving local responders scrambling to ensure safety and prevent any unforeseen fuel follies. Somkuan Saiphothong, the head of the highway rescue unit and a man undoubtedly accustomed to bustling mornings, took charge of the situation. Luckily, advanced sniffing techniques confirmed no gas leak—with a sigh of relief from the townsfolk—but the looming risk of calamity justified the temporary road closure. As a result, travelers were cautioned to embrace alternative paths and embrace the beauty of…
Picture this: A lively scene unfolds as a visitor eagerly poses with cardboard cutouts of Thailand’s political heavyweights—Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former prime ministers Yingluck and Thaksin Shinawatra. The setting? The launch of an exciting new community development project in the bustling province of Nonthaburi just last month, captured thrillingly by none other than the talented Chanat Katanyu. Amidst the media buzz, the governing Pheu Thai Party, champion of the people, has leapt to the forefront in defense of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. You might be wondering why. Well, it stems from a rather hefty court order instructing her to cough up an eye-watering 10 billion baht. Yes, you read that right! It’s all tied to the infamous rice-pledging scheme, a saga from over a decade ago that’s still making waves today. Danuporn Punnakanta, the Pheu Thai Party’s authoritative spokesperson and Member of Parliament, stood at a podium during a…
As the bustling city of Bangkok greeted the break of dawn, the rhythm of the city pulsed through the streets. Commuters, like clockwork, swept by the bustling Victory Monument, faces partly obscured by protective masks that had become an almost permanent fixture—a striking emblem of the ongoing battle against Covid-19. A stark reminder stood visible on a railway pillar, promoting vigilance against the invisible adversary that has intertwined itself with the fabric of everyday life. Recent reports from the Department of Disease Control have highlighted a daunting reality. Between May 18th and May 24th, a total of 53,563 Covid-19 cases were reported across Thailand, culminating in five heartbreaking fatalities. This week submerged Bangkok, the city renowned for its vibrant charm, in the deepest waters of infection statistics, tallying 9,539 cases alone. The echo of the virus reverberated beyond Bangkok, painting a similar picture across other provinces. Chon Buri documented 3,379…
In a startling twist of events in the charming city of Nakhon Ratchasima, a man known merely as “Winai” found himself at the center of a scandal straight out of a crime thriller. On a seemingly typical Monday morning, the serene facade of a local hotel crumbled under the weight of a police operation. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau swooped in, effectively ending the clandestine activities revolving around the establishment of mule bank accounts—a financial smokescreen for scam syndicates operating from the notorious border town of Poipet in Cambodia. Winai, a shadowy figure up until now, was relinquished into police custody from the comfort—or rather discomfort, depending on his perspective—of a hotel in Chok Chai district. According to insider information, he’d been about to guide an unsophisticated soul into the unscrupulous world of mule account operations, leveraging their naiveté for deceptive financial dealings. These accounts, ostensibly innocuous, serve as…
Welcome, dear readers, to our captivating Thailand news roundup where your favorite hosts, Alex and Jay, bring you the juiciest stories sizzling on the headlines from this incredible Southeast Asian region. Today, we dive right into the latest happenings in Thailand and beyond, with tales that are sure to keep you at the edge of your seat! Batten Down the Hatches: Thailand’s Monsoon Madness Thailand’s weather wizards, better known as the Thai Meteorological Department, have conjured a whopper of a warning! For 15 tumultuous days from May 25 through June 8, the heavens are set to open with a deluge of monsoon rains. Be it Bangkok or the serene provinces, all eyes are on an elevated risk of flash floods, landslides, and tumultuous sea adventures with waves mighty enough to keep the daring sailors ashore. And as if these weren’t enough, there’s talk of cyclonic mischief!! Everyone, from the local…
In a twist of fate that seems like a scene straight out of a dramatic soap opera, a Thai woman known as Rattana confessed to concocting a hair-raising robbery tale to cover up a rather unfortunate mishap. This gripping saga unfolded in the vibrant streets of Pattaya, where our protagonist Rattana found herself entangled in a web of deceit after misplacing her boyfriend’s cash and a glittering engagement ring. The intriguing saga began on May 25, when Rattana, a 37-year-old woman with a flair for storytelling, marched into Bang Lamung Police Station. With a convincing air of distress, she shared a staggering narrative of losing 32,000 baht in cold cash and a ring valued at around 50,000 baht to three menacing thieves. According to her captivating yarn, the trio of troublemakers supposedly accosted her on the night of May 24 as she navigated the shadowy paths of Soi Siam Country…
In the vibrant, bustling area of South Pattaya, a storyline unfolded that intertwined everyday fears with a heart-wrenching twist of human emotion. It’s the tale of Ratana, a 37-year-old saleswoman whose desperation led her down a precarious path. Her seemingly ordinary day at the department store turned into a journey of high drama and unexpected consequences, painted near the lively Soi Siam Country Club, Nong Prue subdistrict of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Ratana crafted a narrative as daring as it was fictitious. She recounted a vivid encounter with three alleged robbers on motorcycles, their appearances rugged and suggestive of addiction, snatching away her money and a cherished engagement ring. It was a tale rich with palpable tension, poised to garner sympathy, especially from her English boyfriend, the eventual audience of her theatrics. But as fate would have it, like all precarious castles built on lies, hers crumbled under…