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An arresting spectacle of nature stretches along the Prachuap Khiri Khan coastline, which extends over 200 kilometers. From the sands of Hua Hin Beach to the quaint region of Bangsaphan Noi district – one can observe waves as high as 2-4 meters. These towering waves, akin to giant warriors of the sea, are causing quite the sea alteration. They are so phenomenally high in fact, that they are causing seawater to cascade onto beachfront roads, resulting in significant flooding and traffic mayhem. Your typical lazy beachfront eateries and festive shop houses- the lifeblood of the local economy- have now been temporarily sent into a state of virtual lockdown. Blame it on an unanticipated encroachment by the aggressive tides. This usually bustling road morphs into a lively pedestrian zone every weekend, drawing tourists like bees to honey. However, it has now been reduced to an exhibition of nature’s power, provoking curiosity…

Settled amidst the northern reaches of the Shan state, right on the precipice of the Chinese border, lies the small town of Kokong. Over the past month, this seemingly serene locale has turned into a turbulent hotspot for conflict. It’s caught in the fray of an escalating battle between the stalwart military forces of Myanmar and a steadfast allegiance of ethnic groups, colloquially known as the Brotherhood Alliance. Caught amidst this socio-political uproar are labourers from Thailand who travelled there for work, unwittingly becoming pawns in a deeper agenda. Diplomatic efforts are currently at their zenith as Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara and his team are fastidiously coordinating with their Myanmar colleagues. Their primary goal is to marshal the safe return of these stranded labourers from the clutches of the Laukkaing township’s chaos at the earliest possible opportunity. Narratives from these unfortunate souls revealed their ordeal of being tricked into…

Stepping onto the global stage as a coveted destination for world travelers, Bangkok, the vibrant capital city of Thailand, has bagged a prestigious position on the eDreams Odigeo’s list of the most searched travel spots worldwide. As announced in a recent press meet by the Prime Minister Office Spokesperson, Chai Watcharong, Bangkok holds the fourth position only falling slightly behind the iconic cities of London, Paris, and New York. eDreams Odigeo, a recognized worldwide online travel agency, applauded Bangkok as a globally preferred destination that outshone other popular cities like Barcelona in Spain, Istanbul in Turkey, Tokyo in Japan, Rome and Milan in Italy, and Madrid in Spain. This acknowledgment affirms the city’s attraction and serves as a testament to its broadening global appeal. And that’s not all! Another travel website, Travel Off Path, counts Bangkok amongst the most beloved holiday spots in Asia. As winter rolls in, Bangkok, with…

The recent event where a truck operator hit a pair of motorcyclists and then shirked accountability has caused a public furor. Chalipa Rinradamanee, also known by her pseudonym Pim Seefor, chose to face the driver, following an accident that left her son and his companion in a wounded state. Despite initially expressing regret, the truck operator later backed out, blaming his tight schedule for not being able to confront Pim. The unfortunate mishap took place earlier in the day, around 10:40 am, in the vicinity of Lam Luk Ka Police Station. The victims, Pim’s son and his pal, were casually coming back from their university when the sudden catastrophe happened. They were on their motorbike, peacefully waiting at a red signal near Klong 5 intersection, located in Bueng Kham Phroi, Lam Luk Ka, in Pathum Thani. Out of nowhere, an oil-transporting truck smacked into them, due to a failure in…

The Thailand army has recently put into gear the plans of involving Myanmar in discussions over why the return process of 41 recently-rescued Thai individuals has been experiencing delays. The individuals were rescued from unauthorized operations in Myanmar’s Laukkaing township, as divulged by Colonel Natee Thomsen, who holds the position of the commander at the Thap Chao Tak Taskforce division of the prominent Pha Mueang Force. With the goal of comprehending the reasons for the delay in repatriation, Colonel Natee aims to liaise with Tachileik’s strategic commander. In addition, he will delve into possibilities aimed at speeding up the process to ensure the safe repatriation of the Thais. Colonel Natee, representing the Thai side, expressed eagerness for comprehensive collaboration with Myanmar’s authorities. He unveiled the information that the Thai group, consisting of 41 individuals, had made significant headway from Laukkaing towards the Thai border, specifically in the Chiang Rai province.…

The heartrending tale of a French traveler adds to the somber tale of what is known, albeit insensitively, as the “Pattaya Flying Club”. The 43-year-old man committed suicide by jumping off a hotel edifice in Pattaya, and tragically lost his life instantly. This tragic report flashed on the screens of local law enforcement, notifying Deputy Inspector of Investigation at the Pattaya City Police Station, Police Lieutenant Anirut Jeroh, in the wee hours at 4.20am. The scene of the incident was a hotel nestled in Soi 7, of the Nong Prue Subdistrict, located within the Bang Lamung District, in the Chon Buri Province of the South-East Asian nation. Swiftly responding to the call were the vigilant men and women of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya, alongside a competent medical team from the Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital. Their destination: a seven-story edifice that had witnessed an unforeseen tragedy. They found Benjamin (surname…

The Public Health Ministry has recently wrapped up the first draft of the much-anticipated Cannabis-Hemp Act. Contrary to widespread conjecture, cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic. Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew explained that the latest draft represents a well-polished iteration of the original, having been cut down from 94 to around 70 parts. This revised edition not only addresses public unease but also seals the loopholes that lent possibility to the recreational use of cannabis earlier. To clarify, the Ministry of Public Health maintains the core tenet of the law, which regards cannabis as a controlled herb. Nonetheless, any extract boasting a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration higher than 0.2% persists in being labelled as a narcotic. “While the minister encourages medicinal cannabis uses, he falls short of championing recreational usage. As such, even personal cannabis growth must now have formal authorisation under the newly revised law,” mentioned minister Srikaew.…

An earthquake packing a savage punch of 6.4 on the Richter scale recently jolted Myanmar and was discernible throughout varied regions of Thailand. This nerve-rattling event resulted in urgent pleas from engineers and scholars for the execution of stringent norms to future-proof construction against such seismological spectacles. Lit off within Myanmar’s confines, this tumult of tectonic trembles, towering at a magnitude of 6.4, ripped through the tranquil morning at 8.37am. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department pinpointed the epicentre, a mere 100 kilometers northwest of Mae Sai district, snugly nestled in Chiang Rai. The reputed United States Geological Survey (USGS) approximated the origin of the quake to be slotted 76 kilometres southwest of Kengtung township in Shan State, buried nine kilometres deep within the Earth’s crust. Subsequent to the initial earthquake, three aftershocks rattled the region, stretching the scales at 4.1, 3.5, and 3.4 magnitudes. The seismic waves…

In an unprecedented turn of events, a former insurance worker has been seized by cyber law enforcement for peddling client data without authorization from a bank-associated insurance firm. The arrest that marked the calendar on November 16, was pursued after a warrant was endorsed by the Thon Buri Criminal Court. The suspect was caught red-handed at the gateway of an upscale residential complex in Phasi Charoen district. Two mobile devices were seized at the scene, providing tangible evidence of his illicit activities. Earlier, law enforcement had taken into custody brokers associated with various insurance companies who were clandestinely trafficking the sensitive personal details of millions of insurance patrons to delinquent factions. Among this web of white-collar crime, the name of a certain Weeratat Sanphanich emerged. The 45-year-old had evidently been involved in a significant number of transactions wherein he had exchanged currency to acquire the details of approximately 2,000 insurance…

The earthquake that echoed in Myanmar yesterday, registering 6.4 on the Richter scale, serves as a clarion call to global engineers and academicians. They propose a tightened and robust regulation system to future-proof buildings against such devastating natural calamities. In the absence of strict compliance to such legislation, our urban habitats stand exposed to the wrath of such seismic activities, they strongly advocate. The tremors initiated in Myanmar, only to be significantly felt in numerous regions across Thailand at around 8.37 am. Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, approximately 100 kilometres to the southeast, was the first to feel the jolts, as recorded by the Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation Division. For a more detailed understanding of the earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was pinned roughly 76km southwest of Kengtung township in Shan State – the region experiencing the quake at a fairly shallow depth of…