A serene day out on the azure waters around Koh Naka Yai turned into a heartbreaking ordeal when a young jet ski operator, Jessadawut Hom, known affectionately by his friends as Bass, disappeared beneath the sea’s waves. The vibrant serenity was replaced with anxiety when the 22-year-old, who hailed from Pa Khlok, vanished on the evening of July 27. It wasn’t until two days later, on July 29, that the somber reality unfolded—his body was discovered ensnared amongst the mangroves that line the lush shores of Koh Naka Yai, just off Phuket’s east coast. Bass had been committed to his job with Kai Naka Co Ltd and was on duty, enjoying the breezy whims of the sea until a momentary lapse—operating a jet ski without a life jacket—led to his unfortunate fall into the restless sea. This incident set off a coordinated response spearheaded by the diligent Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation…
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Yesterday’s unfolding drama in the heart of Thailand’s Sakon Nakhon province was a page-turner straight out of a suspense novel. Under the banner of the ‘Seal Stop Safe’ border drug prevention policy and the audaciously named ‘No Drugs No Dealers’ operation, led by none other than the determined Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, law enforcement officials took an assertive stand against the shadowy world of drug trafficking. The day was July 29, and it was destined to go down in the annals of significant drug busts, marked by intense police activity at the Border Patrol Police Division 23. The skirmish saw key law enforcement figures, like the resolute Police General Kittirat Phanphet and the astute Police Lieutenant Generals Nitinai Langyen and Boonsin Phatklang, swooping down with a strategy as precise as a hawk in flight. Their operation didn’t just happen on a whim. It was backed by clandestine intelligence nudged out…
In an unfolding tale of cross-border tensions, the Thai and Cambodian military forces find themselves once again at odds, each accusing the other of breaching an essential ceasefire agreement. On the evening of July 29, the skies above Phu Makhuea and Chong Anma were ablaze, littered with the echoes of gunfire, painting a volatile picture between two neighboring nations. The turmoil began at the tranquil backdrop of Phu Makhuea in Si Sa Ket province, as reported by Ritcha Suksuwanon, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army (RTA). At about 9:30pm, Thai military positions allegedly came under fire from Cambodian soldiers. As night fell, Thai units found themselves in a retaliatory mode, engaging in an intense exchange that persisted for half an hour before the symphony of gunfire desisted into silence. However, tranquility was short-lived. Shortly after, at around 10pm, another apparent assault jolted the peaceful night at Chong Anma, located…
As the dust settles from the global pandemic, a behemoth of the skies is making a spectacular encore on the world stage. Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts because the Airbus A380 is back – and it’s making more noise than a toddler on a sugar high! Now, if you’ve ever indulged yourself with the luxuriously spacious cabins of an A380, you’d know why passengers are singing its praises. But while travelers marvel at the legroom and business lounges, airlines are wincing at the hefty maintenance checks that come part and parcel with these flying giants. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is all over the A380, having issued 95 airworthiness directives since 2020. To put that into perspective, it’s more than double the number slapped on Boeing’s largest jets. It’s like a tinkering festival – from leaking escape slides to cracked landing gear sealants – all crafting a…
In Bangkok’s bustling Rat Burana district, a tragic incident unfolded involving a 70-year-old monk, Vichai Wachayo, who met his demise following an accident with a motorcycle taxi. The somber event took place on the morning of July 29, as he was journeying back to the Wat Son temple, marking a devastating conclusion to an otherwise routine morning. On that ill-fated day at approximately 9:30 AM, Police Lieutenant Nattapong Thasri of Rat Burana Police Station received a distressing call from Rat Burana Hospital shedding light on the monk’s unfortunate passing. The accident transpired near the entrance of Soi Rat Burana 41, where Vichai tragically fell from the motorcycle taxi, resulting in fatal injuries. The day began like any other, but as the clock struck 6:40 AM, Pajon, the motorcycle taxi driver, recounted how Vichai had requested to be chauffeured to Wat Son. Seated in a somewhat precarious kneeling position on the…
In a dramatic turn of events, nature’s fury unfurled its might as a colossal 8.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the planet off the Kamchatka Peninsula’s rugged coastline in Russia. The earth shuddered southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky deep beneath the waves, at a depth of 18 kilometers, as reported by the vigilant eyes of the US Geological Survey (USGS). With initial estimates pegging the tremor at a formidable 8.7, the final reading confirmed this was no ordinary shake-up. With the echoes of the quake reverberating across oceans, officials hurriedly sounded the alarm from distant Japan to the sun-kissed shores of Hawaii. A surge of urgent activity ensued as Hawaii’s leaders commanded evacuations in places like Oahu, prompting a rapid departure from Honolulu’s sandy vistas. Picture-perfect moments were replaced with a wave of urgency, as the US National Weather Service cautioned of potential “destructive tsunami waves” touching heights of 3 meters playing a drumroll…
In a chilling discovery that has stirred the curiosity and concern of the local community, a human skull was unearthed yesterday in a garden set to become a thriving coconut plantation in Samut Songkhram. This spine-tingling find, reported on July 29, has sparked a flurry of police activity as investigators delve into the mystery surrounding these ancient remains. Police Major Chutima Banjongpru from the Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station received the alert from Phongphan Chommai, the head of a local village, who stumbled upon this archaeological puzzle in the Tai Had subdistrict. The garden in question, a sprawling 20-rai plot, was in the throes of transformation from a dense jungle into a serene plantation, ready to welcome coconut palms. The eerie relics that have now emerged include around 12 fragments of a human skull, along with a jawbone lying benignly amidst the setting. Such unsettling finds necessitated the collection and…
While the vibrant streets of Patong’s Bangla Road were buzzing with tourists in search of an unforgettable night, little did they know they were amidst individuals with some rather nefarious nightlife agendas. This undercover scene was busted wide open when an efficient crackdown by local law enforcement threw a wrench in the illicit party. Two suspected drug dealers were snapped up during meticulously planned sting operations on Monday, July 28, as part of Phuket’s determined “No Drugs, No Dealers” crusade. This ambitious initiative aims to purge narcotics from the lively nightlife sectors teeming with visitors. The drama unfolded first in the hushed early hours, around three o’clock in the morning. A man, shrouded in the anonymity of just a single name – Pok, was apprehended at Bangla Market. Amidst the chaos of neon and revelry, officers deftly captured him and revealed his possession of a stash of 74 methamphetamine pills,…
In the bustling streets of Bangkok, a peculiar tale unraveled under the cloak of night. A couple, not of romantic notoriety but rather of criminal repute, found themselves in the crosshairs of law enforcement once again. On the shadowy alleys of Bangkok, this duo attempted a daring escapade only to meet the long arm of justice on their beloved two-wheeler runabout. Meet Wutthichai and Piyanuch, a somewhat notorious pair, who exemplify that not all partnerships are built on love and harmony. This duo, instead, forged their bond in the school of hard knocks—specifically, motorcycle theft. As the clock ticked towards the witching hour, security cameras captured their latest caper—a brazen attempt at relieving a poor parked motorcycle from its temporary respite. But alas, their scheming spun into mishap as keen-eyed officers from the Samran Rat Police Station orchestrated their swift demise. Under the guidance of Metropolitan Police Division 6’s Police…
In a tragic turn of events, what was supposed to be a celebration of culture and community at the Kamlon Festival in the picturesque town of Nakhon Si Thammarat ended in heartbreak. The joyous festivities, which spanned from July 25 to July 29 in the Kamlon subdistrict near the iconic Kiriwong Bridge, drew large crowds eager to revel in the vibrant atmosphere. However, the final night of the festival took a devastating turn, as gunfire abruptly shattered the celebrations, leaving one person dead and eight others nursing injuries. The date, now etched in local history, was July 30, 2025, at precisely 1:20 a.m. The streets, once filled with laughter and music, descended into chaos following the performance of the beloved Southern Thai singer Baw Vee. As festival-goers began to exit, gunfire erupted, turning a night of joy into one of terror. Among those caught in the tumult was a lawyer…