Renowned Thai restaurant, Xin Rong, has just stirred up quite the excitement on the interweb with its announcement regarding an array of job encumbrances. Promising an attractive salary package in the ballpark of 70,000 to a whopping 90,000 baht, positions waiting to be filled include the cleanup squad, frontline customer service members, and the pivotal kitchen staff. Such generous offerings ignited the social media platforms into a frenzy and before long, the eatery’s job adverts became a sensational hit, primarily due to the lucrative starting salaries. Well, that’s just one part of the story. The twist in the tale comes with the restaurant’s rather intriguing set of candidate qualifications. Xin Rong stipulates that any candidate declaring an interest in the posted positions should have ‘naturally single eyelids’ and hold a minimum bachelor’s degree majored, rather peculiarly, in the disciplines of hot pot medicine or stove arts or anything somewhat alike.…
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Stories of distress and courage from Thai workers recently returned from conflict-plagued Israel have the world’s attention turned. Their experiences illuminate questions about the Thai government’s choice to continue exporting labor to volatile zones, particularly the vicinity of the Gaza Strip. Last Thursday saw the homecoming of the initial 41 Thais who were working in Israel, traveling via Israel Airlines flight LY 083. The Thai government shouldered the travel expenses for 15 of them, while the rest financed their own journey home. These individuals only scrape the surface of a statistic – approximately 7,000 out of a staggering 30,000 Thai workers sent abroad – who took up predominantly agricultural roles in Israel . A native of Tak, known as Somma Saeja, unfortunately made it back to Thai soil, reliant on a wheelchair. A causal fatality of the first wave of Hamas attacks, his left knee took a hit, leaving him…
Renowned Thai environmentalist, Niwat Roykaew, affectionately known as Kru Thi, has recently made his nation proud as the inaugural Thai winner of the prestigious Leader on the Frontlines Award. This recognition, hailed by the Asia Foundation, a prominent international development organization based in San Francisco, is a validation of his dedicated work in environmental preservation. At 64, Niwat continues to serve as the chairman of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group, and he is also the director at the esteemed Mekong School’s Institute of Local Knowledge. Niwat’s praiseworthy strides have mainly centered around community mobilization initiatives geared towards safeguarding the lush ecosystem of the Mekong River along with the preservation of local livelihoods. His diligent work in community advocacy has successfully halted numerous detrimental damming and blasting projects that posed significant risks to the fragile river ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. Niwat’s unyielding endeavors in environmental preservation have…
Early today, a group of Thai expatriates, 88 men and two women, made a much-anticipated arrival back in their homeland from Israel. This signified the third such group successfully repatriated in an operation masterfully executed by the Thai government. The heartwarming story of their journey back home stretched across continents, beginning with their departure from Israel. The group set off on their homeward journey yesterday, boarding Fly Dubai Flight FZ1550 at 11 am, local time in Israel. Their journey took them to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, serving as a transition point in their travel. After a brief interlude, they continued their flight, hopping onto a connecting flight, FZ1837, at 7 pm. The final leg of their journey culminated in their arrival at U-tapao International Airport nestled in the Ban Chang district of Rayong province. They touched Thai soil again at precisely 5:45 am. Upon arrival, they found a…
In light of the recent tragic incidents in Israel, the death count of Thai citizens has now escalated to an alarming 28. This situation has urged the government to kick into gear their repatriation process, which is set to move at an accelerated pace, aiming to return more Thai citizens safely to their home soil. The plan was outlined earlier today at an urgent meeting held at the SC Park Hotel situated on Praditmanutham Road. Labour Minister Piphath Ratchakitprakarn elucidated the plan after graciously welcoming home 90 Thai workers from Israel. Another 137 citizens are expected to arrive tomorrow between the early morning hours of 5am and 6am via an Air Force plane that will land at Don Mueang Airport. Citizens will also be returned on various commercial flights, depending on ticket availability. Piphath has urged those returning home to retain their flight border passes as the government prepares to…
Mother Nature unleashed her fury causing havoc in the form of a torrential downpour in the serene Phayao province. As darkness blanketed the province, torrential rain cascaded down, morphing into a violent flash flood. The inundation of colossal water masses proved too robust for a bridge. The result? The primal force severed the only lifeline between the Chiang Muan and Dok Khamtai districts, leaving them in a state of isolation. The dreadful incident, which took place in the bewitching hours of the night, not only damaged infrastructure but, unfortunately, swept two vehicles into the swirling chaos. To make matters worse, various individuals are currently reported missing, thrusted into Mother Nature’s unforgivable grip. The authorities launched an immediate response, the urgency being locating the missing persons from the quaint Nong Lom village with fervent hopes of finding the fellow citizens alive. The troopers fighting time and nature from our beloved Chiang…
In the province of Khon Kaen, a family holds onto hope and prayers as they plead desperately for the safe return of their loved one, Natthawaree Mulkan, a 35-year-old overseas worker believed to have been kidnapped in Israel. Boonyarin Srichan, Natthawaree’s mother, is grappling with the profound anguish of uncertainty, having failing to receive any form of communication from her daughter since she was reportedly seized along with her boyfriend, Boonthom, in the midst of erupting violence in Israel. The disturbing silence from Thai authorities has further fueled the family’s distress. Boonyarin, aged 56, sternly resists the urge to watch harrowing footage showing Thai workers being held captive within the strife-laden region. “I have forcefully detached myself from viewing those videos. I cannot bear the sight,” she expressed. Notably, an alarming total of 16 Thais have been reported taken hostage since the onset of this conflict, and tragically, 24 have…
On the inaugural day of temporary visa exemptions for Chinese visitors, a Chinese man enthusiastically captures a selfie at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Commencing on September 25, this initiative is scheduled to persist until February 25. (Photo Credits: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul) Impactful events often send ripples across various spheres of life, and the aftermath of the Siam Paragon shooting has been felt in the domain of travel and tourism. In the wake of this unfortunate incident that led to three fatalities, including a Chinese national, and four injuries, there’s been a significant dip in Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand. Government spokesperson, Chai Wacharonke, informed us that about 60,000 Chinese voyagers had retracted their plans to tour the exquisite Southeast nation. In terms of raw numbers, Airports of Thailand reported 590,000 Chinese tourist arrivals post the incident on October 3rd, indicating a drop of 9.2% from the projected figure of 650,000 tourists. Albeit…
Golden garlands graced the 14th October 1973 Memorial on the vibrant Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok. These tributes were laid there on the 50th anniversary of a student uprising that courageously took a stand against dictatorship. The sites, saturated with historical importance, resounded with echoes of change and hopes for freedom. The stage was set against the backdrop of the Bangkok city skyline – a city profoundly impacted by the waves of events that occurred five decades ago. Raising his voice for this significant occasion, the House Speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, represented the government’s sentiments on Saturday. Filling in for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, he delivered a profound message, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past. He urged every Thai citizen to reach back into their turbulent history, relive the ferocious spirit of the Oct 14, 1973 student uprising, and harness this passion to shape the future political system…
The rising tensions in Israel have wreaked havoc on its non-native workforce, with the Thai population bearing a significant brunt of the effects. Recent reports from the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv disclose that the number of Thai casualties has surged to 24, following the large-scale attack initiated by Hamas on October 7. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who revealed these sorrowful figures, also lamented the unsettling state of affairs for Thais in the foreign country. A tragic total of 32 Thais have been met with the unfortunate fate of abduction or injury amidst the conflict between the Palestinian Islamist group and Israel, 16 in each category, he announced while preparing for his departure to Phitsanulok province from Bangkok’s Don Mueang military airport. Despite the grim circumstances, Mr. Thavisin extended grateful acknowledgement to commercial Thai airlines – Thai Airways International (THAI), Nok Air, and Thai AirAsia. Their unhesitating cooperation in the…