Welcome to the enthralling world of political legal battles, where the spotlight falls upon Pita Limjaroenrat—the once mighty leader of Thailand’s Move Forward party. Hold onto your hats, folks, because the Constitutional Court of Thailand has a scintillating date queued up: January 31st. Mark it in your calendars, as this is when the gavel will drop on a case that’s been stirring up a tempest in the Land of Smiles. What’s the brouhaha about, you ask? Well, it’s a saga worth unfurling. It all started when a sharp-witted former lawyer, Teerayut Suwankesorn—also known for representing the infamous former monk, Buddha Issara (better grab some popcorn)—launched a petition that could arguably be the plot of a political thriller. He raised his legal sword against Pita and the party, claiming they had the audacious goal of altering the lese majeste law, under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, which, he argues, could…
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Imagine this: the sun begins to dip below the horizon, casting a glorious spectrum of oranges and pinks across the sky, while the Thai coastline slowly comes to life with twinkling lights. Visitors to Pattaya marvel at the transition from a laid-back beach day to an electric night. But for a group of Russian visitors seeking adventure on the tropical paradise of Koh Larn near Pattaya, their day took an unexpected and harrowing turn. Around the time when street vendors start lighting up their grills, and the aroma of street food fills the air – 6 PM to be precise – a fun day out on the water transformed into a terrifying tale of survival. A boat, burdened by the laughter and memories of 27 Russian tourists and manned by a steadfast crew of three, was suddenly flung into chaos by tempestuous waves. Strong waves, like unruly giants woken from…
Gather ’round, all ye weather-watchers and wind-whisperers, for a tale of gusts, gales, and a gallant high-pressure suitor making its grand entrance over the verdant expanses of Thailand and the cerulean depths of the South China Sea. This atmospheric cavalier bestows upon the land an embrace both frigid and forceful, pitching the mercury to a dance of dips and dives that leaves the days cold, the nights colder, and the winds with a ferocity that beckons the brave. In the northern highlands, where the midnight skies sparkle with a thousand icy diamonds, the villagers bundle up as the air whispers of temperatures between a mere 3 and an equally brisk 13 degrees Celsius. Venture eastward to the mountains of the northeast, and you’ll find the chill reigns with equal sovereignty, tempting thermometers to flit between 5 and 13 degrees of wintry wonderment. Denizens of these high-altitude havens, take heed! Garb…
Picture this: an early morning calm, pierced by the clamor of twisting steel and shattering glass. At around 5am, an ordinarily quiet stretch in front of the Department of Irrigation in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, was jolted awake. Steel rails from the Khae Rai-Minburi overhead line decided to abandon their lofty perches and plummet onto the unsuspecting road below, along with a utility pole that clearly thought, “Well, if the rails are going, I might as well join in.” The response was quick. Authorities, with the swiftness of a caffeinated cheetah, cordoned off the affected traffic lane. Public safety was the mantra of the moment as the sleepy sun rose to survey the havoc wreaked by gravity and, possibly, gremlins in the gears. Detectives at the scene, with their Sherlockian acumen, speculated that the Pink Line train, on its usual journey from Minburi station to Khae Rai, suffered a…
As the sun rose over the bustling city of Bangkok, the tale of a dark family drama was unfolding that could rival any soap opera. The city’s Criminal Court in the Ratchadapisek area became the scene where three individuals, who seemed plucked straight out of a crime thriller, made their appearance on Saturday, following the drama of their arrest just the day before. In a tangle of deceit and betrayals, the suspects, a veritable trio of age and experience, were named: Feng-Hoo Chang, the 68-year-old patriarch; Rear Admiral Prakaipruek Sifah, sailing in at 64; and Thevaraj Mungkorn, the 69-year-old with a past shrouded in a mix of discipline and danger. The court, administering justice with a stern hand, denied these men the lifeline of bail. The allegations were nothing short of cinematic – they were accused of concocting a nefarious plan involving a hitman to eliminate none other than Chang’s…
As the day leisurely saunters towards twilight, a breathtaking alignment occurs at the Royal Park Ratchapruek, a jewel nestled in the heart of Chiang Mai’s Muang district. Imagine this: a magnificent sunset that commences at precisely 4:50 PM and gracefully wanes by 5:20 PM, seamlessly framing the side door of the majestic Ho Kham Luang Pavilion throughout the enchanting month of December. This isn’t just any sunset—it’s a celestial spectacle, gracing spectators with a vision where nature and architectural grandeur exist in perfect harmony. Intriguingly, the Royal Park Ratchapruek’s origins can be traced back to a world-renowned horticultural exposition—the Royal Flora Ratchapruek. This extravaganza of blooms was magnificently orchestrated to commemorate two pivotal moments: the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s ascent to the throne, paired with the celebration of his venerable 80th birthday, during 2006-2007. Post-exhibition, the Thai government, in a visionary move, transformed the grounds into a…
Imagine a leader who surpasses Prime Ministerial expectations with the charisma of a rock star and the strategic acumen of a seasoned chess grandmaster. That’s exactly what the latest survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) seems to have unveiled. At the forefront of Thailand’s political ballet, dance Pita Limjaroenrat, whose charm and political savvy have not just caught the public’s eye, but have snagged it with the adeptness of a skilled angler. What could be described as a veritable political tsunami, the results from NIDA’s meticulously conducted telephonic interviews, which grasped the insights of 2,000 respondents from the lively streets of Bangkok to the tranquil rice paddies of Isaan, were nothing short of an upheaval in conventional wisdom. Through December’s frosty breath, from the 13th to the 18th, these respondents, each aged 18 or older and as diverse as Thailand’s renowned cuisine, divulged their most candid political…
On a serene Sunday morning, during a mellifluous telephone interview with Nation TV, the airwaves carried the voice of the Prime Minister, a bastion of calm in the often-turbulent seas of political rhetoric. He spoke with the confidence of a seasoned leader, assuring the nation that his coalition, a veritable legion of 314 members of parliament, stood as a united front, unshaken and unyielding in its commitment to progress and stability. With the eloquence of a true statesman, Srettha opened a window into the coalition’s inner sanctum, revealing that it was a harmonious alliance, devoid of the discord that so commonly plagues political factions. They were bound by a shared allegiance to the coalition leader, Pheu Thai, navigating the political landscape as one,” he professed. A ripple of intrigue washed over the conversation as Srettha navigated the delicate subject of the Democrat Party, potentially a new dancer in their sophisticated…
Imagine a bustling city, awash with the vibrancy that only Bangkok can offer. Then picture, if you will, the scene early in the crisp morning at precisely 8:52am, amidst the burgeoning skyline. The location: none other than the much-anticipated construction site of the Wong Wein Yai subway station. This isn’t just any site; it’s a beating heart of the future Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA)’s Purple Line, nestled within the historic Thonburi district of Bangkok. On this fateful day, an unforeseen tragedy occurred. A steel sheet, destined to reinforce the walls of this emerging underground marvel, slipped its metallic grasp from the crane, cascading down in a fateful arc. It struck an unsuspecting worker, a man amidst his toil, with an unforgiving blow to the head. Despite the prompt efforts to rush the injured soul to Taksin Hospital, the man’s battle with life ceased as he succumbed to his injuries.…
Picture this: a bustling Bangkok waking up to the daily tango of honking vehicles and the faint hum of morning commerce. Above the fray, the sleek silhouette of a monorail line snakes through the city—until one early morning, the unexpected happens. In a startling turn of events worth a silver-screen plot twist, a mere conductor rail decides to embark on an unscheduled journey of its own—right onto the road below—it’s drama amidst the crack of dawn at Samakkhi Station. No one hurt, but talk about a rude awakening! Enter the vigilant squad of city guardians—the Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), and Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (NBM). They put their heads together and say, ‘Hold up, folks, safety first!’ And that’s how we find ourselves here, in the midst of a temporary, but oh-so-necessary pause in our beloved monorail’s operations. The service intermission…