During a recent police operation in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district, authorities arrested a Chinese man on a tourist visa and 23 unregistered Myanmar migrant workers at a construction site. The raid was initiated following a report indicating the employment of illegal workers near a bridge over the Paed canal. As law enforcement officers arrived on the scene, many workers attempted to escape, but a total of 23 individuals were caught, all of whom were Myanmar nationals with no work permits. The operation was led by Pol Col Chinnawut Tangwonglert, the superintendent of the Samut Prakan immigration office. During the on-site investigation, the officers questioned a man, seemingly of Thai-Chinese descent, who was supervising the construction project in order to obtain information about the workers. The man’s evasive behavior raised suspicion, and after further investigation, it was revealed that he was a Chinese national named Nibg Shoshi, who had entered…
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The first group of 78 Thai evacuees, including 40 women and 38 men, from conflict-stricken Sudan arrived at Bangkok’s Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base on Thursday night. They were greeted by caretaker Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Defense Forces Chief Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, Air Force Commander ACM Alongkorn Wannarot, Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai, Prime Minister’s secretary-general Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, and other high-ranking officials. Gen Prayut expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all agencies involved in the successful evacuation and thanked Saudi Arabia and Egypt for their valuable assistance in evacuating and accommodating the Thai citizens. A second batch of evacuees was set to arrive on Saturday, and the prime minister conveyed his hope that the situation in Sudan would not escalate further. Many of the evacuees were visibly exhausted from their arduous journey home, which involved taking a bus, a ship, and a plane and lasted nearly…
In a chilling incident, two men employed as brokers for a migrant labor smuggling gang were discovered brutally murdered in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Their bodies, bearing multiple stab wounds, were found concealed in dense grass near Suan Ngam village in tambon Ratniyom of Sai Noi district. The gruesome discovery was made after the victims had been reported missing from a house in Samut Prakan the previous week. Local police were alerted to the location of the deceased, identified as 24-year-old Phanphisit Sukdolphat and 23-year-old Mongkhol Isaman, at around 4 pm on Thursday. Both victims had been brutally attacked, with Phanphisit stabbed thrice in the chest, and Mongkhol suffering knife wounds on his back. Their legs and arms had been bound with electrical wire before being wrapped in blankets and discarded in the bush. Following the filing of missing person reports by their relatives, police had tried to locate the two victims…
The picturesque Koh Kradan in Trang province has recently experienced a surge in tourism, thanks to its recognition as the number one beach on Earth, according to the UK’s World Beach Guide. As a result, officials are now working to develop the island into a major tourist destination while preserving its stunning natural environment. This month, daily arrivals on Koh Kradan increased from 300 to 2,000 on average, sparking hopes of a tourism revival after three years of COVID-19-related decline. However, concerns have also arisen that the small island, which covers only 2.4 square kilometers in the Andaman Sea, may suffer severe damage due to the sudden tourist influx. Notably situated within Hat Chao Mai National Park, a mere 10 kilometers from the mainland, Koh Kradan boasts pristine white sands and vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. In light of the growing interest in the island, the governor has…
As the influential Deputy Prime Minister overseeing the Finance Ministry, Supattanapong finds himself in a unique position to reshape the production expenses of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat), according to Korn. “Supattanapong has the ability to assist with Egat’s cost structure, instead of transferring the weight of the problem to the general public,” Korn explained. Once a prominent Democrat figure, Korn has since transitioned into the role of Chart Pattana Kla Party leader and subsequently their prime ministerial nominee. Previously, Supattanapong had challenged Korn’s proposal to decrease the fuel tariff (FT) involved in the calculation of electricity expenses from the current rate of 0.93 baht per unit to zero during the three-month hot season. Supattanapong contended that the FT is representative of the fuel expenses in power production. He further clarified that the government is concentrating on supporting at-risk populations due to the overwhelming expenses associated with subsidizing…
After a four-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Thaifex-Anuga Asia is set to return stronger than ever, with an impressive lineup of around 3,000 exhibitors from 43 countries and an expected 60,000 visitors, buyers, and decision-makers from over 120 territories. Organized by prestigious entities such as the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and Koelnmesse, this remarkable event promises to be an international hotspot for networking, innovation, and marketing opportunities. Spanning 130,000 square meters across 11 exhibition halls, Thaifex-Anuga Asia will feature over 5,500 booths showcasing the best of global food trends and breakthroughs. In addition to solidifying Thailand’s reputation as a top-tier food producer and exporter, the event will host special activities like chef competitions, informative seminars, and themed zones focusing on halal food, future food innovations, and more. Exhibitions on Thai fruits, trade information, and various food-related organizations will also be available for…
Central Pattana plc, the leading real estate developer in Thailand and operator of Central shopping centers, is expanding its hotel business with the launch of Centara Ubon. This luxury hotel serves as a lifestyle hub in southern Isan, attracting families, couples, and business travelers for various purposes. Developed by Central Pattana plc and managed by Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Ubon is ready to cater to a diverse range of tourists. The company continues to expand its mixed-use projects, such as the recent successful project, “Central Korat”, the largest mixed-use project in the Northeast. Its latest mixed-use project, “Central Ubon”, aims to be the center of life in the southern Isan region, boosting its economy and tourism sector. The project includes Central Ubon Shopping Centre, ESCENT Condo, and the newly opened “Centara Ubon Hotel”. Centara Hotel Ayutthaya is also planned for October 2023, which will bring the number of hotels…
A tragic incident took place on the picturesque island of Phuket when a Russian man fell to his death from the parking garage of a popular shopping center, Central Phuket, in the Muang district. The event unfolded on Thursday morning, leaving the local community and visitors shocked. Upon receiving the report around 8:20 am, authorities hurried to the scene and discovered the man’s motionless body, dressed in a flower-patterned t-shirt and black shorts with a brown belt, lying in a horrific pool of blood on the concrete pavement outside the shopping center’s parking facility. Devastatingly, his skull and right shoulder were shattered upon impact. The mystery surrounding the incident gradually unraveled through footage captured on the shopping center’s security cameras. The recordings showed the man entering the parking garage on his own, making his way up to the sixth floor, where he proceeded to sit on a wall, facing the…
Forty-two job seekers from Myanmar were apprehended after illicitly crossing the border into the Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanaburi, Thailand on Wednesday night. Soldiers, border patrol police, and immigration officers were deployed to the area, following a tip-off regarding a group of questionable individuals in the nearby forest at Song Kalia village, according to Col Thatchadet Arbuarat, Deputy Commander of the Lat Ya task force. The officers arrived in the nick of time, as their informant advised them that the individuals had already boarded a vehicle headed towards a pier near the Vajiralongkorn dam. The group of men and women, composed of 27 males and 15 females, was eventually located behind the pier. Cornered and with nowhere to go, they attempted to flee into the nearby woods, but all 42 members were eventually apprehended. All were confirmed to be Myanmar nationals with no proper travel documentation in their possession. During…
The Chon Buri province in Thailand recently experienced a surprise raid by immigration police and provincial employment officials at a factory in Ban Bung district. The purpose of the visit was to apprehend six Chinese nationals accused of working illegally as factory managers. As it turned out, the accused individuals had entered the country on tourist visas and were unlicensed to work. Upon receiving credible information about inappropriate immigration practices at Lihua Environmental Technology Co., law enforcement decided to take action. This particular company specializes in the production of paper boxes for mobile devices, security cameras, and various electronic products. Interestingly, the suspects in question were all upper-level management, including roles such as production manager and maintenance manager. Despite initial resistance from the factory employees, who tried to delay entry by closing the gate and barring outsiders, the officers were able to make their way inside. In a last-ditch effort,…