Khon Kaen, Thailand – The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as Mr. Siriwat Pinijpanich, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province, took center stage to preside over the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the new Bayer Vegetable Seeds Production Centre in Tambol Non Thon, Khon Kaen. This landmark event drew an impressive array of attendees including esteemed local government officials such as Mr. Chinnakon Kaenkong, District Chief of Amphur Muang Khon Kaen, and Mr. Weraphon Charoenpanit, Country Commercial Lead of Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar for Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. Also present were Mr. Mark Nash, Head of APAC Vegetable Seeds Production Supply, numerous Bayer Thai Co., Ltd. employees, and enthusiastic local growers, all eager to witness the dawn of a new era in agricultural innovation. The ceremony was more than just a formality; it marked the official beginning of an ambitious project with an eye set on completion in…
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A picturesque view of Pattaya, located in the Chon Buri province, reveals a bustling city pulsating with life, but beneath its vibrant exterior, a tragic tale unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Monday morning. It was a day that began with the promise of adventure and respite for a Hong Kong police sergeant, only to end in unexpected tragedy. On this fateful morning, surveillance cameras captured the heart-wrenching moment the 48-year-old sergeant fell from a songthaew, an open-air truck taxi, as it made its way through South Pattaya. The footage, timestamped at 8:36 AM, showed the man losing his balance and tumbling from the back of the moving vehicle, landing heavily on the road. In the immediate aftermath, bystanders, shocked and alarmed, urgently called out to the songthaew driver to halt the vehicle. However, the driver, seemingly oblivious to the unfolding drama, continued on his route, unknowingly leaving chaos in his…
Senator Mongkol Surasajja, a former governor of Buri Ram, is heavily tipped to be chosen as the Senate Speaker when the Upper House gathers this Tuesday. This pivotal selection, along with choosing the two deputy Senate Speakers, will occur right after the swearing-in ceremony. The responsibility of presiding over the inaugural meeting has been entrusted to the most senior senator. An insider close to the matter revealed that Senator Mongkol enjoys the support of about 150 senators. These senators align with the “Blue” group, which is associated with the coalition ally Bhumjaithai Party, known for its distinctive blue color. Senator Mongkol’s political journey is closely intertwined with the influential “Ban Yai” political dynasty based in Buri Ram, a province that serves as the political heartbeat of the Bhumjaithai Party. The “Blue” group, recently convening to strategize for today’s meeting, appears poised in their unanimous decision to endorse Mongkol for the…
Something went tragically wrong at Yannawa Police Station in Bangkok. A 41-year-old man named Krit Thammol, known for his airport transfer services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, fell seriously ill and was wrongly accused of drunk driving by the authorities. The story began to unravel when Krit’s girlfriend, Ms Manao (who prefers her surname withheld), reached out to the Sai Mai Tong Rod Facebook page, hoping to shed light on what exactly happened that ill-fated day. Pol Col Ratthanont Ekthitikulpunt, the superintendent of Yannawa Police Station, acknowledged the severity of the incident. He revealed that Metropolitan Police Division 6 had constituted a special committee to unravel the mystery surrounding Krit’s untimely death. The tale took a heart-wrenching turn when Ms Manao recounted the sequence of that tragic day to journalists. Krit was in the midst of his routine, dropping off passengers at a hotel in Yannawa on July 13, when he was…
Chiang Rai experienced a heart-wrenching tragedy when a man heinously ended the life of a two-month-old baby after the infant’s mother rejected his demand for sex, as confirmed by local police on Monday. Pol Capt Pichit Chuamuangphan, the deputy chief of investigation at Wiang Kaen police station, recounted how officers swiftly navigated to a residence within Ban Huai Lang village in Tambon Tha Kham upon receiving the distressing call about a child’s murder. Upon arrival, officers were greeted by a harrowing scene: the lifeless body of a two-month-old girl lay on the ground floor, her tiny form bearing a grave head wound. Nearby, the child’s mother, known as Chanikan, aged 20, was engulfed in inconsolable sobs and piercing grief. In her statement to investigators, Chanikan outlined the dreadful sequence of events. It was around 2:30 PM on Sunday when she stepped outside to collect some clothes. Suddenly, Lee Sae Yang,…
In the small, serene village of Ban Huai Lang, nestled within the lush landscapes of Tambon Tha Kham, a horrifying crime has shocked the local community. On an otherwise ordinary day in Chiang Rai, an inconceivable tragedy unfolded that has left everyone in a state of profound grief. According to local police, a heinous act was committed by a man whose advances were brutally rejected by a young mother. Pol Capt Pichit Chuamuangphan, deputy chief of investigation at Wiang Kaen police station, provided heart-wrenching details of the event. On Monday, law enforcement officers hurried to the scene following a distress call about the murder of a child. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a two-month-old girl on the ground floor of a modest home, her small head bearing a grievous wound. The child’s mother, known only as Chanikan, aged 20, was found nearby, overwhelmed with sorrow and tears.…
In a heart-wrenching sequence of events, authorities have initiated a probe into the tragic demise of a 41-year-old man, who succumbed while in police custody at Yannawa Police Station. The unfortunate incident took place after officers mistook his severe medical condition for intoxication. Pol Col Ratthanont Ekthitikulpunt, the head of Yannawa Police Station, recently announced that Metropolitan Police Division 6 has established a committee to delve into the case thoroughly. The story came to the public’s attention thanks to Ms. Manao (surname withheld), the girlfriend of the deceased, Krit Thammol. She reached out to the Sai Mai Tong Rod Facebook page, hoping to rally support and seek justice for her lost partner. Krit, who was known for his services as an airport transfer driver at Suvarnabhumi Airport, tragically suffered from an ischemic stroke. Pol Col Ratthanont disclosed that he had ordered an officer to make contact with Krit’s family. However,…
A chaotic scene erupted outside the bustling Happyland Center shopping mall in Bangkok, as a dispute turned deadly on a Sunday evening, casting a somber shadow over the Klong Chan sub-district in Bang Kapi. The fateful altercation resulted in the tragic death of Khun Shin Mon, a 34-year-old Myanmar painter, who was fatally stabbed in what authorities are calling a road rage incident. The grisly episode unfolded behind the popular mall, creating a whirlwind of fear and confusion among bystanders. According to Pol Col Thanapan Padungkarn, superintendent of Lat Phrao Police Station, the immediate aftermath saw police launching a manhunt for the suspected assailant, 27-year-old Issara Sitthikham. The tension, however, released a notch when, by 9 AM Monday, Mr. Issara opted to turn himself in. During his questioning, Mr. Issara’s startling confession painted a vivid picture of impulsive rage. Describing himself as a marijuana dealer, he recounted the fateful moment…
On a seemingly mundane Sunday evening, the tranquil atmosphere outside the Happyland Center shopping mall in Bangkok took a dark turn due to an unexpected and tragic incident. The usually bustling Klong Chan sub-district of Bangkok’s Bang Kapi district became the backdrop for a startling altercation that ended in a fatality, leaving many stunned and seeking answers. The altercation involved Khun Shin Mon, a 34-year-old Myanmar national known for his artistic endeavors as a painter. During what appeared to be a routine outing, Khun Shin Mon found himself embroiled in a heated road rage incident. The confrontation escalated rapidly, culminating in him being fatally stabbed twice. Eyewitnesses were left horrified as the scene unfolded behind the mall. The narrative took a grim turn as Pol Col Thanapan Padungkarn, the dedicated superintendent of Lat Phrao Police Station, detailed the aftermath. An immediate manhunt was high-priority, putting all resources into tracking down…
In a remarkable twist of events on Monday morning, sharp-eyed workmen were seen dismantling a contentious billboard at Huai Khwang intersection. This action, captured live by the Thai PBS channel, spawned a flurry of activity among top-tier officials who found themselves entangled in a scenario resembling a blockbuster plot. The billboard, penned in Chinese, promoted a multinational service aimed at fast-tracking passport and citizenship applications—a cue that ignited widespread scrutiny. Under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s direct oversight, an extensive investigation was swiftly initiated to probe both the advertisement’s legality and the operations of the business it promoted. No less than the prime minister, interior minister, national and city police chiefs, provincial administration, and the district office joined forces to untangle this web of intrigue. The colossal advertisement had sparked concerns about the influx of unwanted visitors who may skirt proper immigration procedures, potentially engaging in illicit activities like document forgery…