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In a plot twist that sounds like it’s straight out of a high-stakes political drama, Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn, also known across the land as “Big Joke,” came forward on Monday with accusations that could very well read like the script of a blockbuster movie. Picture this: a brilliant, high-ranking officer, steps into the limelight, not to solve a crime, but to lay bare an injustice he asserts has been wrought against him by no less than the Prime Minister himself, Srettha Thavisin. The scene unfolds at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), an austere backdrop for the drama that was about to ensue. It’s here, amidst the buzz of the world’s press, that Surachate, in a bold move, filed a complaint so potent it could shake the very foundations of the current establishment. Addressed to NACC’s secretary-general Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, this wasn’t just any complaint. It…

In the bustling district of Ban Khai located in the heart of Rayong, a sudden conflagration transformed an ordinary Monday into a scene straight out of an action movie. The protagonists, warehouses owned by the ominously named Win Process Co., found themselves engulfed in a hellish inferno that kicked off a dramatic day filled with fire, explosions, and a community banding together in the face of adversity. Early in the morning, the air was shattered by explosions and the sky painted in hues of danger as fire erupted at a warehouse specializing in industrial waste management. This wasn’t any regular blaze; it was a monster that growled and roared, challenging the bravest of the brave who dared approach it. The local heroes, sixteen fire engines complemented by a fleet of eight ambulances and about fifty rescue workers, converged on the site. Their arsenal? An impressive array of firefighting foam, sourced…

Imagine stepping outside in Chiang Mai province on a Monday morning, only to find the Sun playing a shy game behind a veil of clouds. Yet, its presence is undeniable, as the air hints at the unfolding saga of a scorching week ahead. The scene is set for a tale of relentless heat that promises to grip not just Chiang Mai but a vast expanse of Thailand from its northern highlands to the bustling Central Plains and the picturesque East. According to the esteemed wizards at the Meteorological Department, a dramatic surge in the mercury levels is on the horizon, sweeping across the North, the Northeast, the Central Plains, and the East, painting the week in shades of fiery hot. From Monday to Sunday, an invisible cauldron bubbles, heralding temperatures that flirt with the astonishing heights of 43 degrees Celsius in the North. The culprit? A stubborn low-pressure zone, casting…

In the heart of Khon Kaen province, where the sun beats down with relentless intensity, there’s a farm that’s become the epicenter of an unexpected consequence of the heatwave hitting Thailand. Here, amongst rows of neatly lined duck coops, Amphol Saenna, a resilient layer duck farmer, is facing a peculiar challenge. On a typical Monday, which recently witnessed a glaring sun, Amphol was found meticulously sorting duck eggs, a daily ritual that has lately been yielding fewer rewards. The reason behind this scarcity? The scorching heat has been playing spoilsport, causing his usually voracious ducks to turn up their beaks at their feed. Consequently, these feathered ladies have been laying fewer eggs, causing a ripple effect that’s felt beyond the boundaries of Amphol’s farm. Across Khon Kaen, the shimmering heat seems to be conspiring against poultry, leading to a surprising twist in the market – an uptick in duck egg…

Welcome to a tale of resilience and hope that unfolded in the unassuming district of Mae Sot, Tak, where the serene beauty of the landscape was momentarily disrupted by the echoes of conflict emanating from across the border in Myanmar. This story, vibrant with the spirit of human courage, begins on a Saturday when war refugees, carrying little more than the weight of their experiences, found sanctuary in a temporary shelter, their weary eyes reflecting stories untold. (Photo credit: Assawin Pinitwong) As the sun rose on Sunday, Mae Sot, a district known for its quiet strength and solidarity, hosted about 3,000 souls who had fled the ferocity of fighting around Myawaddy. Yet, in the face of adversity, there is always a glimmer of hope. By Monday, the tide of refugees had receded to about 1,000. This dramatic shift was not merely a stroke of luck but a testament to the…

Imagine being at the epicenter of a brewing storm where power, politics, and the military collide. This isn’t the script for the latest political thriller but the real-life saga unfolding in the hallowed halls of Thailand’s Defence Ministry. At the heart of this drama is none other than Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, a man who, alongside top military brass, finds himself navigating through treacherous waters of legislative reform that threatens to shake the very foundation of military governance in the country. The plot thickens when reports surface about a clandestine meeting held last week, a gathering that saw the Defence Ministry’s top minds grapple with a proposal set to redefine the landscape of military law. The reform in question? A daring bid to amend not one, but two critical pieces of legislation that steer the administrative helm of the Defence Ministry and the Military Court charter. But that’s not all—the…