Prepare to mark your calendar as the much-anticipated BKK Expo 2025 is about to make a splash at the vibrant Benjakitti Forest Park Museum in the bustling Khlong Toei district. Nestled conveniently near the MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, this event, announced by the illustrious Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), is slated to run from May 15 to 18. It’s not just any expo; it’s a gateway to a healthier future, all wrapped up in the promising lush green settings of Benjakitti. Imagine this: breezing in with just your ID card—no hoops to jump through or fees to pay—you’re on your way to a free health check-up! Yes, you heard it right. And if that wasn’t enough to make your spirits soar, the event is offering free flu vaccinations too. Say goodbye to cumbersome prescriptions and hello to easy accessibility! For those keen on making the most out of the…
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The intrigue of the political world never fails to capture our attention, especially when it involves a figure as renowned as former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Recently, the Appeal Court upheld a decision made by the Criminal Court, which denied Thaksin’s request to voyage to the sun-dappled shores of Qatar. This legal narrative, unveiled by former senator Somchai Swangkarn via his digital soapbox, Facebook, adds another chapter to Thaksin’s storied political journey. Why the denial, you might wonder? As Somchai elucidates, two significant reasons underpin this decision. Firstly, the court found no evidence of a scheduled tête-à-tête between Thaksin and US President Donald Trump in Qatar. A potential diplomatic rendezvous turned out to be more of a mirage than reality. Secondly, the proposed travel dates were alarmingly close to an upcoming hearing on June 13, which aims to examine Thaksin’s previously cozy stay at the Police General Hospital. Despite…
In a gut-wrenching chain of events on a spine-chilling night, an 18-year-old’s bold and reckless adventure took a tragic turn, casting a shadow of sorrow over the usually bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport’s runway road in Samut Prakan. The youthful folly of daring to test drive a vehicle on a road that should have only been reached by safe and sound strategies ended in an accident that snatched away two promising lives and injured a bright young woman, acrylic painting a woeful picture against the backdrop of May 12, 2025. Suv the scene, cops whose badges might as well have whispered tales of past experiences from the Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station were alerted to the unsettling late-night occurrence. The heart-thumping urgency had them racing to Suvarnabhumi Runway Road 3, nestled within Nong Prue subdistrict of Bang Phli district, quicker than a breathless whisper. With a rallying cry, emergency responders including the valiant…
Amidst the tranquil charm of the Mekong River, a baffling incident unfolded yesterday. At the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, a seemingly routine day transformed into an exhilarating tale of crime and fate. Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang, the stern-faced commander leading the 2nd Army Region and Chief of the Drug Suppression and Prevention Command, revealed an intriguing narrative not lacking in drama or suspense. Our story’s protagonist, or perhaps antagonist if you will, is a youthful 23-year-old Lao woman named Namwan Ketbunjan. Against the scenic backdrop of this international bridge, she attempted to smuggle a mind-boggling 137,000 ecstasy pills hidden within a silver Toyota bearing a license plate from the enigmatic land of Khamphaeng Nakhon. This unexpected twist of fate began with a sharp-eyed patrol at the customs checkpoint in Mueang Nong Khai. It was here, amidst the monotonous routine of vehicle inspections, that officers stumbled upon 139 clear plastic bags.…
The furniture factory in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district was engulfed by an intense fire that began blazing on Sunday evening, casting a smoky curtain over the neighborhood. This wasn’t just any ordinary Monday morning; it was tinged with the ominous scent of burning materials and the urgency of a community in distress. Imagine firefighters, valiantly battling this fiery beast, their path to victory blocked by both the sweltering heat and the dense smoke that cloaked the factory’s insides. The scene of battle was on Chalong Krung 55 Road, where over 30 fire engines stood as silent sentinels amidst the chaos, their crews bracing themselves against the formidable challenge posed by the inferno. The source of the fire’s ferocity lay tucked away in the factory’s basement, a labyrinth loaded with furniture and plastic pellets—ready to feed the flames’ insatiable appetite. To make matters more combustible, mountains of plywood, cardboard boxes, and…
As dawn broke over Bangkok on Monday morning, the skyline was ominously streaked with plumes of smoke billowing from a catastrophic fire in Lat Krabang district. What began as a daunting spectacle on Sunday evening had transformed by the next day into a relentless inferno at a vast furniture manufacturing plant, sending waves of anxiety through nearby communities that had to evacuate for safety. This blaze wasn’t your typical flash-in-the-pan — it roared with an unbridled ferocity largely due to the ample supply of fuel courtesy of the factory’s inventory. Deep in the factory basement, a clandestine stockpile of furniture and plastic pellets lay in wait, igniting as if summer had come early. The building was an arsenal of combustible materials: plywood, cardboard boxes, and pallets, forming a pyre worthy of ancient rituals. By Monday morning, the scene was hellish, with the factory resembling a smoldering cauldron that belied control.…
In the early hours of May 11, a rented van carrying ten eager voters from Bangkok to Sisaket met with an unfortunate accident, causing quite a stir on an otherwise uneventful morning. The vehicle, a grey Toyota van registered in Bangkok, crashed unceremoniously into a streetlight before coming to a rest in the median of Road 24 Chokchai-Dej Udom. The incident happened at around 7 AM, alarming the residents near the Nong Bot Subdistrict Administration Organisation’s office in the Nang Rong district of Buriram province. Under the experienced oversight of Police Lieutenant Chaloemchai Nerntharanee, Deputy Inspector of Investigation at Nang Rong Police Station, initial reports began to trickle in. The crash was serious enough to warrant the swift intervention of the Siam Ruam Jai Pu In rescue unit, tasked with attending to the injuries of the travelers. According to eyewitness accounts, all ten passengers, along with the driver, managed to…
Amidst the glittering nightlife of Bangkok, a veil of chaos was lifted on May 11 when police descended upon a condominium in a gripping drama of drug-related arrests. This meticulously orchestrated operation saw the capture of four individuals entangled in the clandestine world of illegal substances, as authorities seized a grim inventory of methamphetamine and ecstasy, among other illicit drugs. This watershed moment marked the unraveling of a major drug distribution network that had been threading its way through the city’s pulsating nightclub scene. The chief arbiter of this operation, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, together with a team of senior officers, orchestrated the downfall of the nefarious ring by apprehending the suspects in a daring, high-stakes maneuver. Among those detained were 37-year-old Wongsakorn, 32-year-old Atcharaphat, 21-year-old Nutthicha, and 27-year-old Sunisa. Their secretive undertakings were brought to light as law enforcement discovered a haul consisting of 161.18 grams of methamphetamine,…
In an unsettling revelation on social media, a shocking case has surfaced involving a 34-year-old mother from Nan province who has been accused of creating and distributing explicit videos featuring her entire family – including her youngest child, a 10-year-old. The controversial page named ท่านเปา (Than Pao) made these claims, alleging the family’s operation of a secretive group where these videos are sold. Despite being informed of potential consequences, the family reportedly remains undeterred, often responding to warning attempts with insults and threats of legal action, prompting increased calls for police investigation. The details divulged by Than Pao depict a disturbing picture: “There is a family where the mother is 34 years old with nine children, and the whole family, siblings included, partakes in making and selling these videos.” Even the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Nan province has been unable to halt the family’s activities, as…
In a sleepy corner of Bang Pahan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, an intriguing discovery has shaken the otherwise tranquil district. Imagine stumbling upon a secretive facility shrouded in mystery, but instead of finding treasures or relics, you find an astonishing 256 tonnes of electronic waste and automotive parts! This clandestine operation was unveiled by the relentless efforts of the Thai police and industrious officials, who are now diligently investigating this perplexing case, where a Chinese national, known only as Stephen, reigns as the managing director. It’s May 11, 2025, and Police Major General Watcharin Pusit of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division spearheads a meticulous investigation. Alongside him are Police Colonels Arun Wachirasrisukanya and Winyu Jamsai, working hand in hand with the Department of Industrial Works and the local industry authorities. Their mission? To delve into the questionable activities of a company nestled in village 6 of Bang Pahan’s…