In a twist worthy of a gripping drama, the People’s Party Samutprakarn recently found itself at the center of a tumultuous scandal. The startling revelation came yesterday, on May 7th, when a candidate from the party was apprehended for drug trafficking. This wasn’t just any run-of-the-mill bust; authorities nabbed 27-year-old Apivat, or as he was known by those close to him, Fluke, with a staggeringly large stash of illicit substances. The haul included a mind-boggling 480,000 methamphetamine pills, 1 kilogram of crystal meth, and another kilogram of ketamine. This arrest took place at a residence in the bustling area of Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok. The investigation into Apivat’s activities had been underway for several months, with detectives zeroing in on the Boonraksa drug trafficking gang, pinpointing Apivat as a key figure involved in storing and distributing drugs. In the wake of this shocking arrest, the People’s Party Samutprakarn quickly moved…
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In the serene yet tense landscape of Yala province’s Raman district, evening tranquility shattered abruptly when the unthinkable happened. As the clock strummed 5 PM on a typical Wednesday, the quiet hum of a military convoy’s engines was drowned out by the deafening roar of a roadside explosion. A makeshift bomb went off with unbridled ferocity near Kotortuera village, leaving two brave military engineers nursing injuries and a community clutching at the fringes of peace. The caravan, consisting of five vehicles and a squad of 21 soldiers, had set off on a routine journey back to their base. Their mission for the day? Dredging a canal in a nearby village—a task of meticulous labor aimed at improving local sustainability. Yet, amid this task of hope, insurgents had other plans. As the convoy rumbled along a road skirting the railway tracks, the bomb ignited beneath the third vehicle, marking yet another…
The serenity of a late afternoon in Yala province shattered abruptly yesterday, as an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeted soldiers from the 15th Engineer Battalion. This grim event unfolded at the crossroads of daily duty and deadly encounter, precisely at 5 pm on May 7, in the ever-resilient Raman district. Two brave soldiers, weary yet accomplished after their canal dredging mission, met with a fate they hadn’t foreseen on their return to base. The site of this sinister attack was none other than the quiet vicinity in front of a cemetery in Kototura village, subdistrict Kototura. The soldiers, diligently working along the railway road stretching from Ban Maikaen, Noen Ngam subdistrict, to Ban Atakuwowo, became unwitting targets of violence. Security forces—comprising military, police, and administrative officers—swiftly descended upon the scene, the echoes of the explosion still resonating in the air. Upon securing the area, the officers found two men…
In what was supposed to be a sun-soaked escapade, a disabled Australian man named Keith Williams found himself in a rather unexpected, and certainly unwanted, adventure in Pattaya. Williams, a man who had come seeking the classic holiday romance, ended up featuring in his own real-life thriller when he was unceremoniously relieved of his cash. But this wasn’t your typical beachside tale of love and betrayal; it came with more twists and turns than you’d expect from a 65-year-old and his wheel-equipped escapade. The misadventure began under the glimmering moonlit skies around Pattaya Beach, as Williams wheeled his way through the bustling night scene at about 1 AM on May 8, 2025. It was here his path crossed with a captivating Thai woman, and their chemistry was as electric as the neon lights that illuminate the vibrant city. The pair struck up a lively conversation, one laced with promises and…
In the mesmerizing landscapes of Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, adventure and wildlife come surprisingly close together. However, some thrill-seekers seem to blur the line between a wild adventure and reckless antics. Just recently, a gung-ho tourist found out the hard way that wild elephants are not to be trifled with. May 7th marked an unforgettable day for one overenthusiastic visitor who travelled from Thailand’s eastern region, only to snag himself more than just a selfie. As his entourage and he journeyed through the majestic park, they stumbled upon an enormous wild elephant casually swaggering down the road. A sight to behold, indeed, but rather than exercising caution, they opted for a dangerously close encounter with the gentle giant to capture that perfect Instagram moment. The tourist’s audacious move did not sit well with the vigilant park rangers. In a swift demonstration of authority, they slapped him with a fine…
In the serene and picturesque northern province of Lamphun, a tragic turn of events unfolded on a seemingly ordinary evening. The sun had long set, painting the skies in hues of indigo, and the customary hustle of life paced along the Lampang–Chiang Mai Road. However, as the clock struck 8:30 pm on May 6, tranquility shattered at the Doi Ti Intersection. On that fateful evening, chaos erupted when a rescue vehicle, belonging to the Southern Amarin Rescue Foundation, defied a traffic signal and sped through a red light. The defiance was not without consequence as it collided with two unsuspecting motorcycles that had just entered the intersection with the reassuring green light. Helplessly caught in this calamity was a 45-year-old woman named Kamonrat, whose journey home from the Lamphun Industrial Estate was abruptly and disastrously halted. The collision inflicted fatal injuries, claiming her life at the scene, and leaving a…
In recent developments, the People’s Party (PP) unveiled a new parliamentary initiative to erect an underground parking facility, setting political tongues wagging with its hefty price tag. Parit Wacharasindhu, an active opposition MP leading the charge in the house committee on political development and public involvement, highlighted this ambitious project on Sam Sen Road with a price tag of 104.5 million baht. The revelation, signed by Sub-lieutenant Aphat Sukkhanant, the House’s Secretary General, was publicly announced on March 25. This car park is no ordinary initiative. With an astonishing estimated cost of over 4.5 billion baht, it clearly stands out among the 15 planned renovation ventures for Parliament. The budget requirements for this considerable undertaking are projected to be sourced from the fiscal years of 2026 through 2028. Notably, the Cabinet has shown preliminary support for this initiative as it provided an in-principle nod this past January. However, an immediate…
In the vibrant and bustling coastal city of Pattaya, where the golden sands and azure waters offer a picturesque scene by day and an electrifying nightlife by evening, an unexpected tale unfolded on a seemingly ordinary night. As the moon cast its silvery glow across the beach, a cry for help pierced the usual hum of nocturnal activities—a 65-year-old Australian gentleman, confined to a wheelchair, was at the heart of this distressing call. The scene was nothing short of alarming for the Pattaya Civil Defence Volunteers who were on their routine patrol along the beach around 1 a.m. The man’s voice, marked by a mixture of desperation and frustration, resonated with urgency as he implored passersby to help apprehend a thief. With quick and empathetic assistance from the volunteers, he was transported to the Muang Pattaya police station to recount his misfortune. With a demeanor tinged by both vulnerability and…
In the hush of Phuket’s night, a notorious thief wielding wire cutters weaved a web of chaos as he plunged six opulent homes into darkness. Residents of Chalong found their peaceful sleep shattered when, under the cloak of midnight on May 3, a stealthy figure unearthed a treasure trove of copper wiring from beneath Siwalee Village. His handiwork left a trail of pitch-black villas in its wake, sparking unease and community chatter about the audacious theft trend gripping their serene habitat. Chalong’s top detective, Police Colonel Rungrit Rattanaphakdi, is on a mission, poring over the scant leads left behind by the phantom of the night. “Our culprit is no ordinary thief. He knew exactly where to strike and how to vanish before our sleepy eyes could blink,” Colonel Rungrit expressed gravely. The police force is now casting a wide net, determined to reel in the shadowy figure before he casts…
The world of cryptocurrencies is abuzz with excitement as Bitcoin braces for what many believe will be an explosive breakout, potentially soaring to the stratospheric heights of $100,000. This speculation comes amidst the U.S. central bank’s conservative stance on interest rate cuts. Despite the Federal Open Market Committee keeping rates steady for now, a wave of optimism has swept through investors, largely due to substantial institutions snapping up spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and an increasing U.S. political interest in building crypto reserves. Just yesterday, on May 7, Bitcoin’s price shot up by 2.2%, reaching an impressive $96,446. This surge was fueled by a renewed appetite for risk among investors after the U.S. and China revealed plans to rekindle trade talks. Woramet Chansen, an investment advisor at Merkle Capital, noted, “Even if the Fed refrains from cutting interest rates this time around, Bitcoin’s trajectory towards the $100,000 mark within the…