A distressing scene unfolded in Prasat district of Surin province last Friday when a pickup truck driven by an intoxicated teacher veered off the road, leaving 17 students injured. The initial chaos was vividly captured in online photos that quickly went viral, inciting outrage across social media. The incident came to light through a poignant photograph shared by an individual who claimed to be a student involved in the accident. Displaying the grievously damaged pickup truck overturned by the roadside, the image was accompanied by a deeply frustrating caption. It revealed that the teacher, heavily under the influence, had taken on the ill-fated responsibility of driving the students home following a Buddhist lent procession at a local temple. However, what followed next was a tragic turn of events. The teacher lost control on a bend, causing the truck to somersault and land with a thud. In a video recorded shortly…
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In a twist of tiny island fate, the Tourist Police of Koh Phangan made a rather intriguing catch last Friday when they nabbed a 52-year-old Gambian man for staying illegally in Thailand for a whopping seven years! You read that right—seven long years! Saikou Jawara was apprehended while meandering towards a local bar on the picturesque tourist haven of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province. Little did he know his uphill battle of dodging the authorities was about to come crashing down. The clock had barely struck 1:30am when the Tourist Police patrol car rolled down the street. Panic washed over Mr. Jawara’s face as he hurriedly ducked into the nearby bar, aiming to disappear into a shadowy alcove. His nervous reaction piqued the officers’ curiosity. When they approached him for a casual chat, he reacted with a resounding “Bingo!”, albeit without presenting any form of identification to back it…
Methamphetamine pills bearing logos that law enforcement authorities have not seen before were seized in Buri Ram province on Saturday morning. (Screenshots) Concerns have been raised following the discovery of a new source of methamphetamine, suggested by the seizure of over 100,000 pills with previously unseen logos in Buri Ram on Saturday. A joint force of the Office of Narcotics Control Board, the Border Patrol Police, and the Royal Thai Army made the seizure following a tip-off about drug smuggling across the Cambodian border into the northeastern Thai province. The meticulous operation led to the apprehension of a group of six men from Lahan Sai district. The group of suspects, identified only as Likit, 31; Chirayu, 27; Wanchai, 36; Wasan, 25; Sakda, 30; and Pataradanai, 24, were found in possession of 101,600 meth pills and a .380-caliber firearm loaded with a single round of ammunition. Authorities estimated the street value…
Forensic technicians meticulously surveyed the Siam Paragon shopping centre in Bangkok after a horrifying rampage on October 3 last year, orchestrated by a teenage boy. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has highlighted a severe breach of human rights by the police officers who released sensitive photos and videos of the 14-year-old who tragically took three lives during the incident. NHRC commissioner Wasan Paileeklee remarked on Friday that these issues were brought to the commission’s attention in November by the Union for Civil Liberty, concerned about the dissemination of the young offender’s images and video clips on social media platforms. Commissioner Paileeklee elaborated that under the Thai constitution, the Child Protection Act of 2003, and the Juvenile and Family Court and Procedure Act of 2010, children are afforded substantial protections. These protections are further reinforced by international agreements like the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the UN…
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) and Bangkok community representatives made headlines on Friday when they gathered at City Hall to hand a letter to Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Their mission: to oppose the new city planning blueprint proposed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The photograph captured by Supoj Wancharoen bears witness to this defining moment. TCC secretary-general Saree Aungsomwang, alongside over 100 representatives from 28 Bangkok communities, voiced contentions against the draft plan. “This blueprint and its corresponding public hearings violate the City Planning Act,” claimed Ms. Saree. According to her, the Act mandates that any city planning efforts must consider the potential impact on citizens, ensuring they are fully informed of any measures designed to mitigate these effects. Furthermore, Ms. Saree pointed out, the blueprint does not adhere to Section 72 of the constitution. This section clearly states that town planning should align with the needs of local…
Beware of the ‘blue’ party-the June 26 Senate poll and the June 30 Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani have shaken up the political landscape, leaving Thailand’s two largest parties—Pheu Thai and the Move Forward Party (MFP)—more than a little wary of the rising force that is the Bhumjaithai Party. Led by Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Bhumjaithai has baffled political observers by outmaneuvering both Pheu Thai and MFP in the recent elections. The results have served as a disturbing wake-up call for these parties, which had previously been considered frontrunners for leading a coalition government come the next general election, less than four years from now. The Senate election for selecting 200 senators across 20 professional groups left many politicians and observers scratching their heads. Over 120 of the winners had connections with the ‘blue’ party, Bhumjaithai, while around…
Amid the swirling controversy about her educational background, Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, who is at the center of the storm, has firmly declared her position: she will not be resigning. According to her lawyer, Decha Kittiwittayanan, the senator remains steadfast and has no plans to step down from her position. During a recent Facebook livestream, Mr. Decha shed light on the discussions surrounding the senator and her impressive number of votes in the final round of the Senate poll. “I asked her, and she told me some people suggested that she resign. She said she won’t, and getting the most votes was no fluke,” shared Mr. Decha, in a candid address to the public. The issues looming over Senator Keskamol involve two complaints currently under consideration by the Election Commission (EC). These complaints challenge her claim of being a PhD graduate and a professor from California University, hinting at potential deception…
In a heartbreaking incident, a seven-year-old student tragically passed away after being subjected to intense punishment for not wearing his full Boy Scout uniform. The young boy, identified as Wuttipat Krueasom, a Pratom 1 student at a private school in Prachin Buri’s Kabin Buri district, faced this dire consequence following his teacher’s orders. Reports reveal that Wuttipat was scolded and instructed to run around the school’s field five times as a penalty for his incomplete uniform. However, the situation took a grim turn when young Wuttipat started experiencing severe breathlessness while running. The school immediately notified his parents, who rushed over to take him to a nearby clinic for medical attention. Despite their swift response, Wuttipat’s condition worsened, prompting a transfer to Kabin Buri Hospital. Tragically, all attempts by the medical team to revive him proved futile. It was later reported by his grieving father that Wuttipat suffered from asthma,…
The government has successfully concluded the auctioning of 15,000 tonnes of rice, a residual from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration’s rice-pledging scheme. This surplus was sold to the two highest bidders, fetching approximately 244 million baht, according to an insider from the Commerce Ministry. In an exciting turn of events, Sup Saeng Thong Rice Co emerged victorious with the highest bid for 11,656 tonnes of rice stored at the Kittichai warehouse, offering a competitive price of 15.61 baht per kilogram. Meanwhile, for the remaining 3,356 tonnes of rice stored at Poonpon Trading Co’s warehouse, Sahatan Co claimed the top bid, offering a striking 18.69 baht per kilogram. Now, in what promises to be a flurry of paperwork and signatures, the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is set to summon the two winning companies to sign the necessary contracts between July 23 and August 14. An inside source revealed that these companies will…
The excitement is palpable as Bangkok gears up for a monumental leap in its transportation landscape. The MRT Orange Line, a cutting-edge electric railway system linking the city’s vibrant east and bustling west, is poised to provide smoother commutes and unparalleled convenience. Anticipated to be fully operational by November 2030, the project will see its eastern section welcoming passengers as early as 2028. A key milestone was reached on Thursday when Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit presided over the investment contract signing for the MRT Orange Line Project, connecting “Bang Khun Non-Min Buri (Suwinthawong)” between the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM). The ceremony was graced by an array of high-level dignitaries, including Pichet Kunadhamraks, the chief of the Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Sarawut Songsivilai, MRTA board chairman, and Plew Trivisvavet, BEM board chairman. The atmosphere was filled…