The tragically untimely passing of Yadapa Tansudcharoenying, wife of Chart Thai Pattana Party MP Supachok Srisukajorn, has engulfed the community in shock and mourning. Yadapa, a 28-year-old pharmacist, tragically took her own life at her residence located in the heart of Nakhon Pathom province. Allegedly wrestling with depression for a considerable period, her affliction otherwise obscured by an outwardly content life. It was a day marred by sorrow when on October 11th, Yadapa was discovered lifeless within her private quarters by the family maid. She was hurriedly transported to Bangkok Hospital Sanamchan, fighting for each moment between life and death. Despite the relentless attempts of the medical team, their endeavours fell tragically short and Yadapa’s youthful life was extinguished. In the aftermath, a comprehensive post-mortem is underway. The cause of her premature death is under close scrutiny to fill in the final missing fragments of her life’s narrative. Various Thai…
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The Department of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand are joining forces to implement a proficient emergency alert system. This decision was sparkled by a shooting incident that took place at Siam Paragon Mall on October 3. Expressing the urgency for the necessity of a public alert system, DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangthong revealed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is particularly interested in creating an alert system that can deliver location-specific updates, thereby enhancing the citizens’ safety. Tasked with the pivotal role, the ministry has been instructed to fast-track the system development and work in collaboration with relevant entities. During the incident day at the Siam Paragon mall, an SMS alert was dispatched to the mall’s tenants. However, a gap was identified as there wasn’t a government body to broadcast this urgent information to the broader public using the area. To plug…
The tragic death of a Thai worker in Israel during a sudden mortar assault earlier in the week has led his family to implore for governmental intervention to bring his body home to Si Sa Ket province in their homeland of Thailand. In an unfortunate event, Phongphat Suchat and another compatriot from Thailand met their untimely demise when a mortar shell exploded in the vicinity of their location as narrated by the deceased’s elder sibling, Surat Suchat, who was at the scene of the tragic incident. Surat, aged 34, described the haste of the assault, demonstrating that the warning alarm was given a mere five seconds prior to the lethal explosion. The unfortunate victims’ bodies were handled and removed by personnel from the Israeli military. The sorrow-stricken brother, alongside Phongphat’s 53-year old mother, Phraiwan Suchat, and his wife, 30-year old Warunee Daosai, have passionately appealed to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin…
Thailand Expressway Authority (TEA), a subdivision of the Ministry of Transport, has recently made a welcoming decision that is keyed towards making the annual commemoration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s passing, more convenient for travelers. Respected and loved deeply by the people of Thailand, the revered King Rama IX, leaves an indelible mark on the fabric of the Thai society. As a means to honour the late monarch’s memory, the government has declared October 13th a public holiday as the nation remembers with reverence his immense contributions to the society. In line with this observance, the TEA has decided to offer its services for the day without any charge. The authority announced that it will waive the toll charges on its three major expressways, starting from 12:01am to midnight. The three main routes that will be made toll-free are the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway or the First…
In an eye-opening study released by the World Bank, it has been brought to light that modestly populated cities in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Rayong are harboring immense potential for economic expansion through urban infrastructure enhancement. This piece of research, aptly titled ‘Thailand Urban Infrastructure Finance Assessment,’ advocates that infrastructural advancements in areas like mass transit systems and clean, renewable energy sources can substantially augment Thailand’s economy, pivoting away from the nation’s heavy reliance on capital city Bangkok as the main economic engine. However, this optimistic blueprint doesn’t come without its challenges, one being the procurement of private capital to fuel these infrastructure enhancement projects, thereby reducing the burden on the nation’s central governmental reserves. This reorientation of economic strength from Bangkok could potentially allow these secondary cities to emerge as new economic growth centers, resulting in a direct upswing in national competitiveness and resilience in…
In an ambitious move towards multi-faceted progress, Thailand and Malaysia are priming themselves for an unprecedented surge in economic cooperation. This vision to bolster bilateral trade and incite socio-economic development along the Thai-Malaysian border was unveiled by Government Spokesman, Chai Wacharonke. The declaration followed a strategic chat between Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin and Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the PM’s office nestled in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The rendezvous brought to light a myriad of shared interests and mutual advantageous strategies. Emphasizing Thailand’s dedication to enhancing the bilateral collaboration, PM Srettha proposed a unique and interesting alliance – one centered around the agricultural and food arenas, specifically floating the idea of engaging in the halal food market. He was driven by the pursuit of mutual growth and prosperity for their intertwined destinies. But these plans weren’t limited to just announcements. In a real step towards implementation, both leaders…
In the heart of Thailand, a 75-year-old woman fell prey to a heart-wrenching romance scam, finding herself at the losing end of more than 18 million baht. A wicked, yet cunning scammer, played with her emotions and coaxed her into investing in a sham company called ‘Gold Future’. The ordeal unfolded, and the victim’s son found the courage to share the harrowing tale with Channel 7. His aged mother, back in July, had cheerfully encouraged him to dive into the ‘Gold Future’ investment pool, sponsoring promises of a doubled fortune. Hearing of the suspiciously lucrative profits, the son detected a scam in the making and warned his mother to distance herself from it immediately. Fast forward to August, the senior Thai woman manoeuvred herself into a corner, borrowing a hefty sum of 1 million baht from her two sons. In such a peculiar occasion, the victim confessed to borrowing from…
As Thailand continues to experience incessant heavy downpour, the reservoir at Vajiralongkorn dam located in Sangkhlaburi district of Kanchanaburi is witnessing a significant increase in its water level. This unexpected increase in water volume owes to days of relentless rainfall, highlighting the significant impact that climate change and weather patterns can have on a region’s water management system. The occurrence of this unprecedented increase in water volume has led the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to contemplate releasing reserves of water stored within these dams. This decision aims to benefit the local farmers, specifically with their second rice crop planting. The fact that the rainfall levels this year have surpassed the expected levels has illuminated a silver lining for the farming community in the region. Captain Thamanat Prompow, the Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, affirmed that the Department of Royal Irrigation has reported a noticeable increase in water volumes in several…
The pain and anguish are vividly evident in the eyes of Phraiwan Suchat, 53, and Warunee Daosai, 30 – the mother and wife, respectively, of 29-year-old Phongphat Suchat. Their world collapsed with the news that Phongphat, a Thai migrant worker, has been killed in a horrifyingly unexpected mortar attack in the southern part of Israel. In their heart-wrenching devastation, they are directing their pleas for help to none other than Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin himself. Their appeal – assistance in repatriating Phongphat’s body back to their home in Ban Krachaeng Muang, located in the Kantharalak district of Si Sa Ket province. The gut-wrenching attack took place on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, catapulting into a chaotic scene of destruction and death. In addition to Phongphat, another Thai worker also lost his life when the reddening sky rained down mortar rounds. Phongphat’s brother, Surat Suchat, 34, was horrifyingly close to the barrage,…
In the beautiful, lush green stretches of Thailand’s Kui Buri National Park, wandering wild elephants are a common sight. Particularly, the majestic creatures have been the prominent patrons of the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in recent years. This sanctuary connects several provinces, including bustling Chachoengsao, serene Chanthaburi, tourist hotspot Chon Buri, stunning Rayong, and agricultural haven Prachin Buri. Each corner of these provinces has begun to experience a 20-year old tale narrating the ironically harmonious intrusion of wild elephants venturing out of their natural sanctuary into human life, in the July of 2022. A representative network consisting of individuals whose daily life has been affected by these interactions filed a formal complaint with the House of Representatives. The network members, comprising 10 officials, approached the dedicated complaint-receiving office to express their escalating concerns. Their plight was received and acknowledged by Jet Anukulpokarat, the director of the office, who…