In a bid to tantalize the taste buds of one of its most significant markets, the Thai government is energetically pushing to boost durian exports to China—Thailand’s chief aficionado of the “king of fruits.” The move comes as the Commerce Ministry seeks to negotiate smoother entry and fewer hurdles related to chemical contamination screenings for Thai durians, a delectable delight that’s winning hearts across the Chinese culinary landscape. With zeal and zest, Minister Pichai Naripthaphan recently met the guardians of trade from China—Wu Zhiwu, the distinguished Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China, and Zhang Xiaoxiao, the insightful Counsellor at the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy. The spotlight of their get-together? A sampling session of the monthong variety, a luscious type renowned among Chinese durian enthusiasts. Minister Pichai, armed with a collection of these aromatic treasures, reported that the consul-general was thoroughly impressed by both the quality and…
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The picturesque island of Phuket is riding a wave of success as 2025 kicks off with a splash, reeling in a whopping 149 billion baht in tourism revenue during the first quarter of the year. According to Siriwan Seeharach, the Travel Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Phuket Office director, the island welcomed a staggering 3.89 million visitors between January and March, with a daily influx of 17,000 to 18,000 international tourists and about 8,000 to 10,000 Thai tourists soaking in the sun and sand. In an exciting twist, TAT Phuket is turning its gaze towards the home turf, seeking to engage a lively crowd of young Thai travelers. These digital-savvy, adventure-hungry visitors are being courted through a variety of lifestyle-oriented activities that seamlessly blend experience, nature, and the vibrant local community. As the lush Green Season unfolds from April to October, Phuket is buzzing with energy and promise. Kicking off this…
Get ready, folks! Bangkok’s bustling streets are set to experience a fresh wave of eco-friendly innovation as the much-anticipated transition from natural gas-powered buses to cutting-edge electric vehicles (EV) begins to take shape. Yes, you heard it right, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is revving up to introduce an impressive fleet of electric air-conditioned buses this year. It’s out with the old and in with the electrifying new, as BMTA director Mr. Kittikan Chomdoung Charuworapolkul relays the thrilling news about swapping out the traditional NGV buses in favor of clean, green energy. Talk about a charge toward the future! Now, what’s the buzz all about? Well, hold onto your seats because here’s the latest scoop: the revised plan, which champions sustainable energy, has been submitted to none other than the Ministry of Transport. This promising proposal is currently undergoing meticulous scrutiny at the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy…
In a scene that echoes both tragedy and tenacity, the once bustling State Audit Office in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, now stands a mangled heap of history and dreams. As we reflect on the calamitous events of past days, excavators continue to carve through the debris, portraying a sobering determination amidst the ruins. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has taken on the Herculean task of bringings answers to the questions that lie beneath the rubble. Rescue teams are tirelessly concentrating their efforts around the remnants of the building’s lift shaft. Here, it’s believed that the grim discovery of nearly 30 victims awaits attention, clawing at the hopes of closure for too many anguished souls. The tragedy’s toll has already reached a sorrowful zenith of 47 confirmed lost, while an equal number remain unaccounted for. With Bangkok’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt at the helm, the mission to restore a semblance of order is progressing.…
In a heartwarming gesture of festivity, Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was seen extending the warmest Thai New Year greetings to the charismatic Prime Minister and leader of the Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, within the historic halls of the Government House on the crisp morning of April 10. Anutin, renowned both as the stalwart Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, dismissed any gossips hinting at a rift with Pheu Thai, putting the spotlight on the strong bonds and unwavering cooperation between these political heavyweights. But the rumors, as they often do, had taken flight. The Twitter-esque waves and Facebook posts, especially a notable one from legal maven Paisal Puechmongkol, hinted at schisms. Yet, as the delicious aroma of a fine lunch wafted through the Interior Ministry office, Mr. Anutin made it clear to Paisal that all was well within the coalition camaraderie. His longstanding camaraderie with the former Prime…
On a breezy March 9th morning, an ocean of white-clad protesters emerged, making their way towards the formidable edifice of parliament. Their message was clear and loud: the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill was not welcome in their Thailand. The Pheu Thai-led government had initially plunged forward with ambitions to fast-track this controversial bill. However, mounting opposition from diverse quarters momentarily halted their aggressive push. The contentious bill has been pushed to the back burner until the next parliamentary session, slated for July 2. An adversarial atmosphere surrounds the bill as political observer views it with skepticism. The path seems fraught with obstacles, especially after Chaichanok Chidchob of the Bhumjaithai Party—a crucial coalition partner—vocally opposed it in parliament. In response, Anutin Charnvirakul, the Interior Minister and Bhumjaithai leader, sought to reassure the coalition’s members that the opposition was no cause for alarm. Yet, the whisperings persist, suggesting that there may be…
In a city where the electric hum of life never ceases, where modern skyscrapers juxtapose serene temples, an important conversation unfolded within the hallowed halls of Bangkok City Hall, known locally as Sao Chingcha. As morning light stood at the doorsteps of Phra Nakhon district, the capital’s social architects gathered in the Rattanakosin Room for the climatic first meeting of the year 2025. Sanon Wangsrangboon, the Deputy Governor, took stage amidst a sea of expectant faces, joined by the ever-astute Wantanee Wattana and Saenyakorn Ounmeesri, the unwavering stalwart Permanent Secretary and his Deputy of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The air hummed with change as Sanon delved into the arcane yet vital rivulets of legislative reform, pointing fingers at the BMA Act B.E. 2528 (1985). “Our law should speak in a language as clear as a serene Bangkok dawn,” he declared, advocating for simplification to invite a chorus of public…
It was a case that shocked the world, one shrouded in the dark veil of betrayal, privilege, and power misused. Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon, once a revered police colonel, fell from grace in an unsettling drama that unfolded in Nakhon Sawan. In 2021, Thitisan, alongside his five subordinates, executed a young, 24-year-old drug suspect in a ghastly manner—an asphyxiation method involving plastic bags at a local police station. Fast forward to March 7, 2025, and the saga took another grim twist as Thitisan was found dead in his prison cell, his death ruled as suicide, leaving behind countless questions and a reputation steeped in controversy. The chilling discovery was made at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, where Thitisan had been serving a life sentence for his crimes. The official examination, involving both the Central Institute of Forensic Science and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, concluded the cause of death as…
In a tale of political intrigue and courtroom drama, the stage was set in Khon Kaen where Ekarat Changlao, a notable Member of Parliament, found himself in the eye of a tumultuous storm. Once a respected figure within the esteemed Bhumjaithai Party, Ekarat’s fate took a sharp turn as his involvement in an embezzlement scandal led to his expulsion. The decision resounded through the corridors of Thailand’s political arena, leaving no room for ambiguity—this was a clean-cut consensus, executed with a razor-sharp precision by the party’s executive board and representative members. To truly understand the gravity of this decision, one must journey back to that fateful Thursday when the echoes of a gavel sounded through the halls of the Khon Kaen Provincial Court. The judgment was as stark as the midday sun—nearly 13 years behind bars awaited Ekarat. His crime? The embezzlement of a jaw-dropping 405 million baht from the…
In a world where virtual rogues thought they could hide behind digital facades, Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiewphan, the formidable head honcho of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), had a few tricks up his sleeve. His latest media briefing became an electrifying tale of intrigue and deception, as he announced the takedown of a nefarious ring through a bold move in Khon Kaen this past Saturday. The CCIB unleashed its cybernetic might on six cunning Thais who had embarked on a digital misadventure one could scarcely imagine. Their grand scheme? A fictitious agricultural trading company, which, in a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster, was merely a cunning façade masking an extensive gambling website operation. Behind the murky veil, over 3.2 billion baht was stealthily flowing, right under the noses of unsuspecting netizens. In a dramatic operation spanning the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and the sunny shores of Songkhla,…