In a breathtaking turn of nature’s caprice, torrential rains have unleashed their might upon the enchanting realms of Narathiwat and Yala, transforming these southern Thai provinces into vast expanses of water as far as the eyes can see. Through days of relentless deluge, our resilient teachers and students have found sanctuary atop the roofs of their school buildings, exemplified by the stunning scene in tambon Balor of Raman district in Yala, where the educational refuge sits adrift amidst flooding waters—an image captured in that moment by the keen lens of @Skyboyz15. The heavens opened up to a symphony of rain, not for a fleeting moment, but for a persistent, two-day performance that filled rivers to, and beyond, their brims. Sixty-seven tambon across sixteen districts have been drawn into this aquatic tapestry, with Narathiwat bearing the brunt on a sodden Monday. Nine of its districts—Waeng, Sukhirin, Chanae, Rangae, Sungai Padi, Si…
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Welcome, dear reader, to a tale that’s as thrilling as a Hollywood caper, but as real as the clank of handcuffs on a criminal’s wrists. Picture this—a sleepy restaurant in the quaint district of Prang Moo, nestled in the heart of Phatthalung, transformed in a moment from a haven of culinary delights to the backdrop of a calculated crime. On a seemingly ordinary evening, September 9, 2019, the air, once redolent with spicy aromas, was suddenly torn by the crackle of gunfire—a dark plot unfolding as Chaowalit Thongduang, known in hushed tones as ‘Sia Paeng Nanod‘, attempted to weave a deadly tapestry. Our antagonist, it seems, was no lone ranger. Four accomplices joined him in this dance of deceit and destruction, their target determined and unsuspecting: a court assistant. Perhaps they believed that in unity there is strength, but as the gavel fell on their futures, it was life imprisonment…
Ah, the lush and verdant landscapes of Ratchaburi’s Chom Bung district, where cautious steps meet the slithering realm of serpents! It was a scene of keen-eyed youths, each taking in the skills of snake safety training at the illustrious Khao Pathab Chang wildlife rescue centre. The echoes of their laughter and chatter swirled through the air on none other than National Wildlife Protection Day. Just picture it: a gallery of students, their gazes locked in concentration, learning to coexist with these misunderstood creatures of the wild. Quite the photo op, wouldn’t you agree? Now, transition from this local haven of learning to the grand stage of conservation action. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is not playing around. They’re fortifying the boundaries of Thailand tighter than a drum, standing firm against the foul play of illicit wildlife trafficking. And who’s leading the charge? Narongrit Sookprakan, the director…
Imagine yourself at the very brink of a financial tightrope where every step must be precise, every move meticulously planned. This is the delicate dance of budgeting a nation’s future—a dance that has recently kicked up a storm in the political sphere of Thailand. The drama unfolds with the opposition’s Move Forward Party (MFP), led by the detail-minded Chaithawat Tulathon, voicing a rather boisterous complaint against the government. They’ve been handed down a herculean task: dissect and understand the comprehensive 2024 budget bill in a measly seven days! And—would you believe it?—this countdown inconveniently spills over into the New Year’s festivities. Chaithawat stands firm, his tone tinged with disbelief, “In several years, this has to be the record for the scantiest sliver of time allocated for such a critical review. It’s beyond unreasonable, but what can you do? We roll up our sleeves and truck on.” Taking a trip down…
Ah, the tale of the Pink Line monorail, the latest high-flying addition to our urban tapestry! Picture this: sleek trains gliding silently above the bustling streets of Nonthaburi, all set to revolutionize our daily commute. Then, an unexpected hiccup—a piece of the conductor rail decides to take a day off from its high-altitude perch, setting off a series of events that would undoubtedly make a gripping blockbuster (minus the explosions and A-list celebrities, of course). Imagine the scene on an otherwise quiet Sunday—a conductor rail has thoughts of grandeur and leaps off the track! This intrepid rail’s daring escape closed a portion of our beloved Pink Line and left three unfortunate cars and a bewildered motorcycle in a state of disarray. Thankfully, all emerged unscathed, save for their pride and possibly their exteriors. An entourage of officials, led by the ever-diligent Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, swooped in on Monday, capes…
The world we’re navigating is increasingly complex, buzzing with a myriad of artificial intelligences that are reshaping the landscapes of industry and personal life. Amidst this high-speed evolution, the esteemed National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) isn’t just joining the race; it’s setting the pace with an audacious project—an ecosystem tailored for artificial intelligence, infused with ethics, sprinkled with standards, and designed to hawk-eye any mischief AI might conspire. The NSTDA’s virtuoso leader, Sukit Limpijumnong, spilled the beans on Monday, unraveling an ambitious tapestry where technology serves progress without tripping over the tripwires of misuse. Think of AI as humanity’s latest butler, one that needs a set of house rules to ensure it doesn’t go about breaking the fine china. Sukit and his digital dream team are fiercely knitting together a quilt of regulations fit for this futuristic frontier. They’re starting with a realm where precision is paramount: medicine.…
Imagine a world where your morning glass of milk or the carton of juice in your fridge didn’t just appear by a stroke of magic, but was made possible through an intricate, sustainable dance orchestrated by the champions of food systems, Tetra Pak. This isn’t just a snippet from a utopian fiction – it’s a vision Tetra Pak is bringing to life, with an operational magnum opus aimed at revolutionizing the way we think about our food’s journey from farm to table. The curtain rises on an industry leader, stepping into the spotlight, advocating for change with the gravitas it commands in the food processing and packaging sphere. Enter Tetra Pak, tendering an all-in plan that takes the game to a next-level of sustainability and resilience. This isn’t just a plot twist in an age-old tale—it’s a script re-write that aims to tackle the environmental inefficiencies haunting our current food…
Welcome to the monsoon chronicles of Thailand’s south, where the skies unleash their fury and the earth turns to a vast canvas of rivers where there should be streets! You’ve got it, folks – we’re talking about a deluge that’s decided to make a splash in no less than five of the southern belle provinces, with Narathiwat caught in the heart of this watery whirlwind. Imagine stepping out your door, only to float down your driveway – this isn’t Venice, but it’s sure starting to look like it! Narathiwat’s eleven districts are playing an unsolicited game of underwater hide-and-seek. And as you’d guess, the participation is high, with 16,680 households treading water. Yala, Pattani, Songkhla, and Satun haven’t been spared either, as the rain’s relentless rhythm has set a damp tone since last Friday. Our grand total of rain-drenched spectators? A whopping 19,624 families who are redefining indoor pools in…
Imagine the scene at Suvarnabhumi airport in the wee hours: a hive of activity, a parade of weary travelers as lively as it could be at this ungodly hour. The vast hall, usually echoing with announcements and greeting reunions, transformed into a serpentine labyrinth of human patience, all thanks to the arrival of delayed flights causing quite the bottleneck in the immigration process. The story unfolds early Monday morning as the Immigration Bureau’s own Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, chief of the airport’s Immigration Division 2, dissects the conundrum for us. The surge happened as the clock struck twelve—well, between midnight and the brink of 2am to be precise—when a striking number of 5,563 passengers disembarked from 22 flights, all at once. It was a 33% spike above the norm; an extra 1,000 souls eager to step on Thai soil. The cause? Those darn delayed flights. Here’s the image you…
Imagine the taste of innovation as it mingles with sustainability, like a secret ingredient crafting the future of cuisine and comfort on our planet. In the bustling hub of Bangkok, amidst the aromatic swirl of market spices and the hum of progress, two masterminds of modern industry recently clasped hands in a significant pledge for the environment. Dr. Kohei Ishikawa from Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., and Mr. Piyabut Charuphen from Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. (BIG), put pen to paper on a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding. This document wasn’t just another corporate handshake, but a vow to dim the carbon footprint of seasoning production to a mere shadow of its former self. Seated in the elegance of the Celadon room at Bangkok’s prestigious Sukhothai Hotel, they embarked on their quest. The mission? To deploy the brilliant Carbon Accounting Platform fostered by the climate tech visionaries at BIG. Its task? A…