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The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) is cautioning locals and visitors about a potential storm system moving into the region. High chances of heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures are predicted throughout the different provinces. Central Thailand, the east and parts of the south, are advised to prepare for considerable changes to the weather due to these climatic conditions. This developing weather pattern is influenced by several factors. Key among them is the powerful southwest monsoon looming over the Andaman Sea, upper Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand. Additionally, a low-pressure system coming from Vietnam’s northern region is adding to the intensity of the looming weather changes. Expect vigorous activities of the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, upper Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Northern region In the northern region, several provinces, including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun province should expect storms. Daytime…

In the breathtaking Chao Pra Mountain of Trang province, Southern Thailand, a dramatic high-potency rescue operation unfolded that essentially saved the life of a 55-year-old man. A fall during his herb collecting trip into the forest left him trapped in a crevice of the mountain. The nail-biting rescue mission, significantly noteworthy for its duration – a whopping 16 hours – was undertaken by an army of over 30 professional rescue personnel. Located within the confines of the Phan Waterfall National Park, the heroic rescue operation truly tested the mettle of both the victim and the rescue team. Early morning reports at 9 am had declared Suchat Chu-on missing. Having ventured out on a routine trek to collect forest herbs around the Bat Cave area, an unfortunate disaster struck him. However, he displayed remarkable presence of mind, managing to reach out for help to a friend. With the clock ticking, a…

As reported by local news outlet KhaoSod, a woman’s body was mysteriously discovered in a nearby pond after having been missing for two days. The community reeled in shock as they had believed that the woman, a 61-year old native of Buriram province called Sompien, had safely returned home. Their belief was strengthened by whispers and murmurs they had overheard, a notion that was utterly shattered with this gruesome discovery. The horrifying revelation happened in the tranquility of a public pond located just a kilometre away from the village in Buriram province. The dreadful discovery was made by Chid, a 49-year-old fellow villager who was originally intending to dispose of some waste. He was greeted by an unusually disturbing odour and upon investigation noticed the lifeless body of a human laying still in the water surface. Chid rushed to inform the village headman, sharing news of his grim find. The…

Deep beneath the bustling center of Nakhon Si Thammarat’s central sports stadium, history has revealed itself in an intriguing manner. Three separate sets of skeletal remains of what is surmised to have belonged to individuals laid to rest over a century ago have made a surprise appearance during routine construction work. The discovery, made while establishing a drainage pipe, has stirred energetic murmurs and hypothesizing among local officials and the archaeological community The dramatic revelation took place in Tha Wang Subdistrict, Mueang District, in the vicinity of two football pitches. The clusters of skeletal fragments infiltrated the construction site, bringing the regular work to an abrupt pause. Workmen maneuvering a backhoe to dig about 1 metre in-ground for the pipe found themselves unearthing more than they anticipated. Present were not only fragments of leg and forearm bones but also craniums, each set distributed about 20 to 30 meters from each…

Thailand’s acting Deputy Prime Minister, Wissanu Krea-ngam disclosed that the government has refunded approximately 400 million baht, a fortune retrieved from a group of Chinese swindlers operating an online scam, back to the Chinese administration. This reimbursement symbolizes the successful collaborative endeavors of international law enforcement to combat cybercrime, particularly in regard to the growing menace of online fraud. Wissanu Krea-ngam made this revelation, indicating it was during a previous trip to Beijing that he and his delegation restored the recovered sum to their Chinese counterparts. This action was taken following detailed investigations and the eventual apprehension of the fraud gang by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) and law enforcement authorities. The culprits were domiciling in posh apartments in Bangkok prior to their capture. As reported by Amlo, the scam gang had deceived approximately 33,000 unsuspecting Chinese citizens, coaxing them into investing in a counterfeit e-commerce venture within China’s borders.…

The recruitment landscape in the UK has radically transformed following its departure from the European Union and in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 crisis. Interestingly, unemployment levels are at their lowest since the 70s, at under 4%. This has provoked companies to actively recruit overseas talent. The alteration in immigration directives has aimed to streamline the hiring process, whether the prospective employee is from France or Asia. This change has inevitably led to a focus on young, educated, and English-proficient populations. The influx of non-EU citizens to the UK for work has, intriguingly, seen a rise from under 100,000 annually to a record-breaking 200,000 in 2022 – trending decidedly upward. Enter Thailand. An emerging origin country for workers looking to enter the healthcare, hospitality, and leisure industries. These sectors have been hit hard by staff shortages, a direct outcome of the combined effects of Brexit and the pandemic. One…

On the day marking his 74th birthday, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a surprise announcement. His daughter, Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra, took to social media to inform the public that her father would be returning to his homeland, Thailand, on August 10th, landing at Don Mueang airport. She wrote on Instagram with a palpable sense of anticipation mixed with disbelief: “I can’t quite believe what I am typing, my father is returning on Aug 10 at Don Mueang airport.” As the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, Ms. Paetongtarn has had to miss three of her father’s birthdays — including the current one — due to numerous preparations. In her online birthday wishes for her father, Ms. Paetongtarn expressed both joy and apprehension about his return, “yet we always respect our father’s decisions.” She wished for him good health and safety and expressed her hope that he…

Joining forces towards a common goal of empowering digital advancements and sustainable work practices according to ESG (economy, society, and environment) principles, AIS and GC are taking their collaboration further. Together, they are reaching out to the university community to advocate the necessity of green technology solutions. They have initiated a project aptly titled “Green University, Dumping, and Recycling for the World to Remember”, which encourages students and staff from 11 universities around Bangkok to partake in a global Garbage Collecting Challenge. Using the E-Waste+ application and GC YOUturn platform, a used plastic management platform, participants are required to collect E-Waste and plastic waste. The goal? To address plastic waste complications and identify the most environmentally conscious institute, which will be granted a scholarship and an Upcycling trophy symbolizing the importance of repurposing used plastic and E-Waste. Mrs. Saichon Submakudom, AIS Business Relations Unit’s Acting Head of Public Relations, commented…

A chilling discovery of sixty-two macaques in a state of neglect was made on a serene Wednesday morning, casting an eerie shadow on the usually tranquil Mekong River bank in the expanse of Nong Khai’s Ratana Wapi district. Government officials, having been tipped off about potential wildlife trafficking in the area, chanced upon a box truck that seemed out of place, nestled unnaturally against the backdrop of the river. In a surprising turn of events, eight seemingly regular fishermen rowed ashore from their long-tail boat, leaving the innocence of the river behind for a covert rendezvous with their land-based comrades. The rendezvous with the parked box truck, however, was short-lived. As they hastily embarked on a suspicious operation of unloading cages from the truck, law enforcement authorities lurking in the edges of the scene seized the opportune moment to intervene. As the unsuspecting traffickers saw the authorities closing in on…

Steering a course into the future, the world is witnessing a transformative shift in energy paradigms. Universal concordance thrums through civil society and the energy industry; clean energy is paramount to fulfilling escalating global energy needs and combatting environmental afflictions. As we concluded 2022, over 50 nations and territories across the globe emerged with their individually tailored carbon neutrality objectives. Emerging as a frontrunner in the ASEAN region, Thailand spearheads with its commitment to the Carbon Neutrality 2050 roadmap and Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model. With an ambitious yet achievable target of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions on or before 2065, Thailand heralds the dawn of solar-powered households as a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle alternative. Solar energy, a renewable and budget-friendly power source, plays an indispensable role in curbing the wrath of greenhouse gas emissions on our planet. It is instrumental in mitigating the catastrophic consequences of climate change, thereby safeguarding…