Welcome to a spectacle of twinkling lights and celebratory cheer, right here in the heart of Bangkok! Samyan Mitrtown shopping centre has become an arena of luminescence that mesmerizes the young and the old alike, as cascades of radiant displays dance along the pedestrian tunnel. It’s not just a light show; it’s an enchanting prelude to the grandest of all festivities – the New Year. But amidst the laughter and the countdown excitement, there stands a body that ensures the gaiety doesn’t turn into a gamble with safety: the Bangkok Metropolitan Administrative (BMA). It’s like having a guardian angel, but this one’s armed with a hefty safety regulation manual and a steadfast commitment to ensuring that revelers can welcome the New Year wrapped safely in the embrace of joy. Governing this operation is none other than Bangkok’s very own captain of safety, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. On a fine Tuesday, with…
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In the bustling heart of Bangkok, history was made with a single tick on a ballot at a Dusit district polling station. Here, amidst the vibrant hum of Thailand’s capital, citizens embodied democracy, voicing their vision for the nation’s charter during the 2016 referendum. It’s essential to note that the winds of change didn’t quiet down with that event. Fast forward to the present day, and we find ourselves at the precipice of something equally monumental. Wielding the torch of change is none other than Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who also helms the role of chairman of the revered committee tasked with the herculean duty of redrafting the very sinews of Thai governance. The driving question that awaits the masses, poised to make its appearance in the theater of referenda, cuts to the core of the constitution – should everything bar the sacrosanct Chapters 1 and…
Welcome to an enthralling tale of diplomacy and human spirit that unfolds along the verdant, yet tumultuous, borderlands of Thailand and Myanmar. Picture this: a canvas of hope painted amidst a backdrop of conflict, where the dance of geopolitics and the desperate cries of refugees blend into a story that tugs at the very heartstrings of the human experience. This is the narrative of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ altruistic venture to beat back the shadows of despair with the beacon of humanitarian aid. Imagine a stretch of land, approximately 2,400 kilometres, where two nations breathe side by side – the site where Thailand’s compassionate embrace might soon cradle the weary souls fleeing the turmoil within Myanmar’s borders. Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara is the captain at the helm, steering the vessel of dialogue and coordination through turbulent waters as he seeks to establish a sanctuary – a humanitarian assistance…
The glitz, the glamour, and a celebration of spectacular real estate have found their epitome in the 18th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final! This illustrious event, supported by a medley of esteemed sponsors including Kohler, Dongpeng Ceramic, and Subzero Wolf, has rolled out the red carpet to commend the visionaries of the Asian property scene. Among the constellation of stars, it was GuocoLand that sparkled the brightest, seizing the Best Developer (Asia) tiara for an impressive third time. This win is a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation, reflecting a legacy that shapes skylines and enriches lives. It was a golden night for Singapore, too, with not one, but five regional crowns adorned by its developers. Frasers Property Singapore took home the Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) award, while UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s marriage of luxury and hospitality earned them the…
Imagine a story so riveting, it makes your typical crime drama pale in comparison. It involves a notorious figure, an audacious escape, and a community that hides away one of their most surprising characters. This is the saga of Chavalit “Boss Paeng” Thongduang, the man from Phatthalung’s Na Node district, who turned the local law’s world upside down. Our tale unfurls on the dramatic evening of September 9, 2019. The setting? A bustling pub nestled in the heart of the vibrant Muang district. But within these jovial walls, a sinister plot was brewing – an attempt on a life that would shake the community to its core. At the heart of this plan, according to the court, was Chavalit, allegedly weaving his murderous web with eight co-conspirators. The wheels of justice turned, and the court’s gavel struck down hard. Four of the nine accused were handed life sentences for their…
Picture this: a fleet of trucks laden with forbidden cargo winds its way ceremoniously out of Nonthaburi, destined for a fiery finish at Bang Pu Industrial Estate in the vibrant heart of Samut Prakan. A hush falls on the crowd as the ministers of public health and justice render a salute to this mission on the snowy morn of December 25th. The cargo? None other than a mountainous 340 tonnes of contraband drugs set for spectacular destruction. Now, let me spin you a tale of flames and criminal folly. Like a well-oiled machine working against the clock, 110 tonnes of these illicit substances will courageously meet their fate in the fiery belly of an incinerator over a span of eight days, starting tomorrow. The party doesn’t stop there! Come January 19, an even larger batch, weighing in at a hefty 230 tonnes, will dance with the flames well into February.…
Imagine the lush, verdant forests of Thailand as a stage, where a cadre of dedicated officials are not merely passive observers but active participants in the unfolding drama of wildlife conservation. Just last week, during an electrifying expedition aimed at rooting out the scourge of wildlife poaching, these stewards of nature happened upon a sight that set their hearts racing: a female big-headed turtle, an elusive gem in the emerald expanse. “The officials captured a petite yet intriguing 14-centimetre-long turtle to better understand her characteristics before she was graciously returned to her natural abode,” narrated Suphakorn Intharaprasit, the area’s chief, his voice tinged with the kind of excitement that only true lovers of the wild would understand. The riddles of evolution have imbued the big-headed turtle with features that are nothing short of an engineer’s fantasy: a beak, sharp and strong as a parrot’s – but alas, her legs, unlike…
As the gentle Thai sun plays hide and seek with the clouds, the bustling city of Bangkok braces for a cool embrace, with mercury dipping to a soothing 14-19 degrees Celsius. The urban tapestry of street vendors, tuk-tuks, and majestic temples will witness days where the highs will gracefully hover between 28 and 31 degrees. Far from the urban jungle, the North readies its warmest blankets, expecting to shiver through crisp mornings as temperatures tumble to a nippy 3-11 degrees. The keepers of the weather, The Meteorological Department, have turned their dials and forecasted that this delightful cool spell will waltz with us till the curtain drop on January 1, especially in the north and northeast. But fret not, sun-seekers and vitamin D enthusiasts! The New Year brings promises of bright, golden days and comforting warmth, particularly beyond the realms of the North. Elsewhere, life will bask in the glow…
Amid the whizzing of political discourse and the clinking of anticipatory hearsay, esteemed committee chair Phumtham stepped up to satiate the ravenous curiosity of the nation. Pensively perched at the helm of the constitutional drafting body, he fervently addressed the crescendo of public concerns. “Listen closely, my fellow compatriots,” he seemed to say, “for your sleep has been disturbed by needless nightmares of distorted sovereignty. But fear not,” Phumtham’s voice echoed through the land, “for the sacred scriptures of our kingdom—those first two chapters that unswervingly enshrine the monarchy and our unblemished sovereignty—remain untouched, unfettered, and undoubtedly ‘unchangeable.'” With January’s frosty winds whispering of change, Phumtham unveiled celestial plans for the all-important public hearing—a democratic spectacle to be cast before the cabinet’s approving gaze within the sparkling first quarter of 2024. “We are racing against Father Time,” he professed, “to weave the fabric of a new constitution within a daring…
Welcome to a tale of water, woe, and wonder – this isn’t your typical rainy day story; this is an epic about the South of Thailand, a region besieged by a deluge that rewrote the record books. Imagine a tropical paradise taken by storm, quite literally, as the skies wept uncontrollably for days on end, leading to the most severe flooding the area has witnessed in a whopping 40 years. In Yala, nature’s drama unfolded across nine beleaguered districts. From the bustling heart of Muang Yala to the serene stretches of Bannang Sata, from the historic hues of Ra Ngae to the evergreen escapes of Than To, the water showed no prejudice. Kalumpong’s streets turned into canals, Betong’s boundaries blurred under the flood, Thung Yala’s plains swelled with new lakes, and in Bacho, nearly 6,000 households stared at their ravaged homes and possessions. Yet Yala wasn’t alone in her aquatic…