The picturesque yet notoriously congested Rama 2 Road in Thailand is set to undergo a significant transformation. The Department of Highways has unveiled plans to invest a hefty 400 million baht in an ambitious project designed to ease the notorious traffic jams in this vital artery of travel and commerce. This is great news for the 200,000 vehicles that traverse this route daily, especially those journeying to southern Thailand. While navigating through Rama 2 Road, patience is often tested with standstills and bottlenecks, notably near the Ban Bo canal bridge and the Tha Rang canal bridge in Samut Sakhon district. But hold your applause; come September, a construction marvel begins its dance. A parallel route, stretching from the Ban Phaeo interchange to Bang Nam Won, will spring into existence. Clocking in between 780 days, the hope beams high that this protracted endeavor sees smooth traffic as the ultimate encore. The…
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In the digital age of oversharing, one woman’s impulsive act has lit up the online world with a blazing debate. Picture this: a serene yacht trip, April 21, the sun setting on the horizon, sparkling waters, and love in the air. An idyllic setting for romance, wouldn’t you say? But for a 29-year-old woman, it turned into a scene straight out of a dramatic comedy – or tragedy, depending on your perspective. Amid the gentle lapping of the waves, her husband dropped a bombshell, casting aside all the lightheartedness of the trip with a somber face and a confession that could sink a ship: he claimed infidelity. Yes, the man who was known for his playful spirit suddenly decided this was the perfect moment to unveil an unfaithful escapade. Surprising? Absolutely, especially since he’d never taken their marriage as a comedic canvas—until that fateful day. The result? A diamond-studded symbol…
In a heartwarming turn of events that has captured the admiration of netizens far and wide, a conscientious taxi driver in Bangkok exemplified a remarkable act of integrity. It was on April 21st when a kind-hearted driver discovered an unconscious woman slumped in the backseat of his taxi. Demonstrating commendable foresight and responsibility, he swiftly transported her to the Thong Lo Police Station, a decision that has earned him a wave of praise and appreciation from the online community. A video shared by TikTok user @kanthachok_759, who happens to work as a patrol officer at the station, highlighted the surreal yet uplifting episode. In the clip, the woman is seen unresponsive but lying safely in the backseat. As the taxi rolled up to the station, the driver alerted the officers, who quickly initiated efforts to awaken the woman. Though largely unresponsive at first, she was not entirely unaware and, after…
In a twist of events that has the Thai rice industry buzzing, the nation’s exports have slumped by a striking 30% in the first quarter of this year. This downturn is not just a mere blip; it’s a ripple that has seen neighboring Vietnam overtake Thailand, striding confidently to become the world’s second-largest rice exporter. At the heart of this conundrum, Chookiat Ophaswongse, the honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, sheds light on the facts. Thailand’s once-robust export numbers dwindled from past records, hitting only 2.1 million tonnes of milled rice shipped this year. Compared to its previous peak, this is a sharp drop, sending ripples through the industry. Fueling this decline, India’s re-entry into the export arena looms large, compounded by a dramatic fall in demand from key buyers like the Philippines. The island nation, once a major customer, seems to have folded its shopping list from…
In the heart of vibrant Phuket, where azure waters kiss golden sands, a curious tale unfolded recently, seizing the attention of locals and holidaymakers alike. Picture this: amidst the palm-fringed beaches, an unassuming graveyard in Bang Tao became the unexpected resting place for a foreign visitor seeking solace from his revelry. This wasn’t the usual spot one would envision for recuperating after a sun-drenched beach day, yet here we are, unraveling the antics of a party-goer who took an unconventional turn. On the evening of April 21st, as the sun lazily dipped below the horizon, a man dressed in blue shorts and a white T-shirt found himself nestled in a grassy patch within the serene confines of a Muslim burial ground. Not your typical accommodation choice, but perhaps the man’s blurred sense of direction, courtesy of too many cocktails, led him to this accidental berth. The Phuket Times quickly shared…
In a tale as winding as the very pathways of Phuket itself, local authorities have thrown themselves into the heart of a case that has set tongues wagging and social media buzzing. The focus of all this unusual fanfare? A hillside construction project in the verdant expanse of Karon. But what’s the fuss all about, you ask? Well, dear reader, settle in, because this is a gully washer of a story, featuring all the elements of a modern-day drama – allegations of illegal building, potential environmental catastrophe, and the age-old clash between progress and nature. Leading the charge in this investigation is none other than Surasak Anusorn, the director of the Phuket Natural Resources and Environment Office. Backing him up is a crew of officers from the Phuket Provincial Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office. Lending a supportive hand – or perhaps just curious spectators to the unfolding…
The gavel has fallen in a courtroom drama that has captivated the Thai public for over a decade. The infamous 2012 hit-and-run case, involving Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, saw justice handed down as two former high-ranking officials received prison sentences for their role in a complex web of corruption. This epic tale, filled with intrigue and high-stakes maneuvering, reached a pivotal moment as a former deputy attorney general and a senior public prosecutor faced the music, sentenced to three and two years behind bars respectively. The saga dates back to the early hours of a September morning in 2012, when the streets of Bangkok bore witness to a fateful encounter. Yoovidhya, speeding through the city in a sleek Porsche, collided with Police Officer Wichian Klanprasert, who was patrolling on his motorcycle. The tragic collision, which claimed the officer’s life, immediately sparked an uproar, with whispers of cover-ups and…
In the heart of Bangkok’s bustling Bang Bon district, a tale of desperation unfolded last night as the city was shrouded in darkness. The night’s tranquility was shattered when a 29-year-old man was apprehended for armed robbery at a popular convenience store. This wasn’t just any ordinary suspect; his name was Surat, known to some as “M.” Recently released from a prison sentence for theft, he had found himself back in the web of crime, despite having just embarked on a new chapter as a security guard. The clock struck approximately 10pm on April 21 when the police, in a precise and coordinated maneuver, arrested Surat. Leading the charge were none other than Police Major Generals Chotiwat Luangwilai and Khomsit Rangsai, supported by a team that included Police Lieutenant Colonels Phatthapong Kuemano and Somsak Sawangphon. The unexpected apprehension was a significant operation that unfolded with clinical efficiency. The morning had…
The lively chatter on the streets of northern Thailand was recently overshadowed by a more serious matter as a controversial story unfolded, stirring up quite the brouhaha among citizens and netizens alike. According to the Facebook news page รู้ทันจีน (Roo Than Jeen, charmingly translated as “Know China”), allegations have arisen against three universities entangled in a student visa scandal. These esteemed institutions reportedly issued student visas to Chinese nationals who, unbeknownst to all, were actually hard at work on construction sites rather than hitting the books. The universities at the eye of this storm are Phayap University in Chiang Mai, North-Chiang Mai University, and Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University’s Lamphun campus. Apparently, an intriguing advertisement had surfaced on Xiaohoshu, a Chinese social media platform, selling student visa services at a fee of 10,000 baht a pop. The twist in this tale? The alleged students never attended classes, instead channeling their energies into building…
Nate Naksuk, once a beacon of legal integrity as a deputy attorney-general in the bustling corridors of Bangkok’s justice system, has found himself embroiled in a tale that could easily fill the pages of a gripping crime novel. On a day that will undoubtedly go down in the annals of Thailand’s legal history, Naksuk was handed a three-year jail sentence. The charge? Helping the enigmatic Red Bull heir, Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, elude prosecution for a hit-and-run incident that left a Bangkok policeman tragically dead back in 2012. The Tuesday court session at the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases read like a dramatic courtroom drama. It featured a cadre of eight defendants accused of manipulating evidence to protect the influential scion of one of Thailand’s wealthiest families. The courtroom was thick with tension as the ruling was delivered amidst a flurry of camera flashes, recording each frozen expression, each…