Located on the edge of the Tai Rom Yen National Park, in the Kanchanadit district’s Khlong Sa in Moo 9 village, a durian plantation became the scene of a tragic wildlife incident. Two majestic elephants aged about 20-25 years and 30-35 years were found lifeless, a result of electrocution from a live wire set up around the plantation. The plantation owner, Suwannee, aimed to fortify her durian trees against any threats with this wire fence, but little did she know the grave consequence that her measure would yield. Unfortunately, two denizens of the wild succumbed to this unnatural death, stirring the local communities and calling the attention of park officials and veterinarians. Upon receiving the news from local residents, the park chief, Chaiyaporn Chaiyos, together with a team of experts, arrived at the gruesome scene one Thursday morning. One of the elephants was found with a deep burn wound on…
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One typically quiet Thursday afternoon, Royal Thai Police headquarters in Bangkok became a whirlwind of activity as they proudly displayed more than 2,000 illegally possessed firearms, seized during a rigorous three-day nationwide operation. This awe-inspiring collection of confiscated weaponry, which also consisted of an astonishing 75,000 rounds of ammunition, served as a stark reminder of the success of the police’s mission. Lasting from October 9 through 11, the officers executed a meticulous sweep at 3,224 sites across the nation. Police Chief Torsak Sukvimol delivered the news on the operation’s outcome, revealing that a staggering 1,593 suspects had been apprehended. The bounty collected during these searches included 1,789 unlawfully possessed firearms, ranging from unassuming BB guns to high-potential blank guns. Also confiscated in this nationwide sweep were 219 legally registered weapons found to be in the process of illegal transfer. The impetus for this comprehensive crackdown was a horrific shooting incident…
Engulfed by a wave of uncertainty and dread, a clandestine firearms engineer, found refuge in his leased residence within the quiet neighborhoods of Nakhon Si Thammarat. However, this seemingly peaceful abode held secrets only known to Weerayut Pantharangsi, the 32-year-old gunsmith. In a shocking turn of events, the man who had skillfully dodged a police raid a day prior, tragically ended his life inside his home-cum-underground workshop. High-ranking Officer Pol Maj Gen Somchai Suetortrakul spearheaded a team of disciplined officers, delving into the heavy atmosphere of Weerayut’s rented dwelling at the Kan Kheha 2 housing complex. The ill-fated Thursday afternoon started off on a grim note with Weerayut’s lifeless body near the entrance, the stark crimson puddle painting a grim picture. A bullet wound hinted at the terrible event that had ensued inside the firmly locked residence, the stillness broken only by the unsettling sight of a firearm clutched in…
In light of recent developments, Treechada Srithada, the reputable deputy spokeswoman for Pheu Thai Party, put up a front to publicly address the media on August 24th. The pressing issue at hand was the rising prevalence of digital fraudsters who manipulate unsuspecting individuals by luring them with counterfeit “Digital Wallet” links, effectively siphoning funds from their actual account. All of this comes prior to the actual commencement of the much-anticipated 10,000 Baht handout program, scheduled to commence in February. The Government has been quick to guarantee that the proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will be instituted in full compliance to applicable laws. They even welcomed the scrutiny of the said program by the vigilant eyes of the public and regulatory bodies. This announcement came from the Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, who reacted to reports from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) flagging the potential of illicit activities in the scheme.…
Embroiled in a time of distress and devastation, Prasert’s heartfelt condolences resonated deeply with those who have suffered losses in the midst of the conflict. With unabashed emphasis on the critical need for both discretion and discernment, one could not overstate Prasert’s appeal for the vigilant attention of the public, cautioning against pernicious fraudsters seeking to exploit the situation by soliciting donations. His advises the populace to keep abreast of the Israel-Hamas harrowing scenario through official updates disseminated via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government channels, advocating the sidelining of less-than-reliable sources like social media. In an impressive showing of solidarity, the Ministry, in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Company, extends its helping hand, offering free communication services to Israel. A proud testament to human spirit and unity, the simple act of dialling 001 800 followed by the requisite destination number post the IVR voice prompt, facilitates this…
In a recent development that’s causing tensions to flare between the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Srettha Thavisin’s nascent administration, BOT personnel are drawing parallels between the proposed 560-billion-baht welfare program and ‘gifting venomous honey’ to the public. They further warn that the proposed dispatch of a digital sum of 10,000 baht to every Thai individual above sixteen years of age might not proceed as smoothly as planned. The inclusion of digital wallet provision in the top five priority policies to be enforced following the ascendance of a Pheu Thai-led coalition government to power sparked a widespread backlash. The incumbent government is banking on this digital payout to give a shot in the arm to the Thai economy looking to rebound from the throes of slowdown. The government has affirmed that from February 1 of the upcoming year, an eligible count of 56 million Thai citizens of sixteen years or…
In Tambon Jed Yod, in the early hours of the morning at 1AM, a 27-year-old individual named Brian Andrew Burggraf was apprehended by the police. As he traversed the road on foot, law enforcement spotted him and decided to conduct a search. The search unearthed a potentially lethal item – a knife approximately 15 centimeters in length hidden in the man’s trouser pocket. Alongside it was a packet of hashish marijuana. The police argue that Burggraf openly confessed to executing a brutal assault on a Dutch father-son duo – Erik Jan, 52, and his son Colin Mike, 20. The victims were a part of a group of eight Dutch tourists. They were leisurely ambling along the historical Chiang Mai moat in the region at about 9pm when this dreadful ordeal unfolded. When questioned, the suspect refrained from explaining his motive behind this horrendous act. Several eyewitnesses conveyed their account of…
NACC secretary-general Niwatchai Kasemmongkol made it public that the committee has already started the process of electing specialists for the panel. This announcement followed after the signing of a petition by 99 academics and former heads of the central bank, who called on the government to abandon their plan to distribute 10,000 baht to every Thai citizen aged 16 and over, using a Blockchain digital pocketbook. The leading party of the Coalition, the Pheu Thai, made this scheme a key element of its electoral campaign. The Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made a strong commitment to the scheme even with its opposition, stating that it’s necessary to stimulate the economy. Niwatchai, in his role as the head of the NACC, revealed that the panel would examine the scheme, uncover flaws, and spot potential corruption. He also pointed out that the anti-corruption agency can initiate such investigations without being prompted by…
Set in what was originally a verdant forest christened “Dong Phaeng”, began the humble beginnings of a settlement led by four pioneering families. Their tales of high-spirited adventure and a newfound life enticed more individuals from their place of origin to embark on this pioneering journey. As time flew by, the idyllic village morphed into a bustling hub christened “Ban Chiang”. In the initial stages, the locals lived a simple life, oblivious to the historical treasure trove that lay beneath them, just waiting to be uncovered. The significant archaeological discovery was made inadvertently in 1966 by Steve Young, an eager Harvard student on a research expedition. His walk down a dusty Ban Chiang pathway accompanied by his assistant, a local art teacher, led to a profound discovery. A tripping incident over an innocuous tree root unveiled a spectacle of small and medium pottery jars, their tops exposed, showcasing a myriad…
Recently, a significant meeting took place between Nalinee Taveesin, Thailand’s International Trade Representative, and Serap Ersoy, Turkey’s Ambassador to Thailand. Following their discourse on Tuesday, Taveesin reported to the press that a formal invitation had been extended to Srettha for making an official visit to Turkey, an event that hasn’t seen the light of day for over two decades. Ersoy, expressing her gratitude towards the Thai Royal Family, Government, NGOs and fellow citizens for their generous help to the Turkish citizens post the seismic disaster in February, also hinted at her urge to resume the longstanding free-trade talks. This was echoed by Nalinee as well, who said that Thailand and Turkey had already reached a general agreement to establish a bilateral free-trade zone. She shared that seven rounds of talks concerning the FTA had already taken place, but they encountered a disruption in 2021 due to certain internal issues. Nevertheless,…