After a dramatic pause that felt like a cliffhanger in a soap opera, the construction of a new passenger terminal at Trang Airport is finally resuming. Imagine contractors dropping their tools and walking away from a project when it was tantalizingly close to completion! Well, that’s precisely what happened about six months ago, leaving the would-be travelers of Trang in suspense. But now, under new directives and a fresh wave of enthusiasm, operations are set to get back on track, aiming for the terminal to open its doors by the end of next year. Back to action in the dusty construction landscape, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri has taken a firm stand. Like a general sending troops back to the front, she ordered the Department of Airports to expedite the recovery and completion of the task. This decisive move came after a civic group from the southern province, with the…
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In the often tangled web of governmental appointments and political affiliations, the latest buzz is all about Kittiratt Na-Ranong, former finance minister, and his potential crowning as the chairman of the Bank of Thailand (BoT). Word on the street—and quite officially from Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister—is that Kittiratt is the guy for the job, with a finance brain that’s second to none and a treasury knowledge that could run circles around Scrooge McDuck. Whether he dons the chairman’s hat, however, is up to the selection committee—a group that’s proving to be about as decisive as a sloth in a game of dodgeball. This committee, tasked with the oh-so-daunting choice, seems to find rescheduling their meetings a tad more exciting than actually making a decision. After bumping the meeting from the original date of October 8, they hit the snooze button again, pushing it to next Monday. All eyes…
In a spicy turn of events, the People’s Party (PP), known for its fiery debates and strategic moves, is dancing around recent criticisms like a seasoned tango dancer. These critiques, suggesting the PP has dropped the ball as the opposition, were shuffled aside at a recent press soiree. The voice of the event, Parit Wacharasindhu, PP’s articulate spokesperson and list MP, regaled the audience with tales of the party’s relentless quest to keep the ruling government on its toes. Parit, ever the maestro of legislative maneuvers, unfolded a tapestry of parliamentary tools wielded by the PP. From general debates without a vote to meticulously timed interpellations, and from impassioned discussions during legislative processes to incisive House committee investigations—they’ve left no stone unturned. The camera of scrutiny has zoomed in on the Pheu Thai-led government, with the PP ambitiously drafting bills that echo the promises shouted from the rooftops during their…
In the midst of a bustling week at Government House, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stood confidently among a sea of coalition leaders, ready to tackle the tempestuous waves stirred by the Koh Kut border issue. As the nation’s heartbeat pounded with curiosity and concern over this pristine island’s fate, the meeting promised not just another political discourse, but a gripping chapter in South East Asian geopolitics. “Koh Kut remains as steadfastly Thai as the monsoon rains are a fixture of our skies,” declared Prime Minister Shinawatra, alluding to the crystal-clear status of the island as a Thai sovereign territory. Her words attempted to calm the storm brewing over Koh Kut’s inclusion in a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia—a document meant to navigate the choppy waters of resource management in areas where sovereign claims overlap. Yet, as any seasoned sailor will tell you, the seas of international relations are…
In a case that’s left both fans and officials buzzing, renowned Malaysian pop sensation Eda Ezrin has found herself at the center of a legal storm after law enforcement discovered over 6,000 methamphetamine tablets in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province. The arrest, which unfolded last Friday, saw the chart-topping singer among six Malaysian nationals who ended the day not on stage but under arrest. Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Binti Wan Ismail, the 29-year-old superstar lovingly known by her stage name, Eda Ezrin, was apprehended alongside her five fellow compatriots. The group included Mohamad Alif bin Deraman, age 32; Mohd Affendi bin Ahmad, 34; Nur Aida binti Mamat, 32; Erdieka bin Mohd Noor, 31; and the relatively younger Zuhaira Nasrin, 25. Together, they were struck by the serious discovery of 6,060 methamphetamine tablets, a staggering amount that could have major legal repercussions. Despite the arrest, a remarkable twist unfolded: none of the suspects…
Amidst the echoes of cross-border chaos and the unsettling rumbles of projectiles, a disarmingly candid scene unfolds at a chicken farm in Shtula, a community peppered by the recurrent exchanges between Lebanon and Israel. This northern Israeli landscape, caught in a tempest of relentless hostilities and the fervent flashes of conflict spearheaded by Hezbollah, serves as the backdrop for an unfolding narrative of uncertainty yet determined ambition. Defying the tumult, the Department of Employment has planned an audacious move: sending 800 intrepid workers to Israel this month. Despite the growing shadows cast by geopolitical unrest, the siren call of opportunities abroad persists strongly among many adventurous Thai citizens, as confirmed by DoE chief Somchai Morakotsriwan on a decidedly bold Monday morning. Mr. Somchai, projecting a robust aura of calm in the face of skepticism, assured that these workers are destined solely for “safe” sanctuaries—distant from the line of fire in…
In the picturesque region of northern Israel, nestled among rolling landscapes and quaint communities, lies Shtula, a small village recently thrust into the limelight amid escalating cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. It’s here that evidence of turmoil is starkly visible, with craters marking the landscape, telling silent tales of projectiles launched from Lebanon. Despite the unsettling backdrop of conflict in such areas, the allure of opportunity remains undeterred. The Department of Employment (DoE) in Thailand, keenly aware of this, has bravely announced the deployment of 800 Thai workers to Israel, even amidst ongoing unrest. The DoE’s chief, Somchai Morakotsriwan, expressed on Monday a staunch commitment to ensuring these workers are sent only to regions deemed safe, highlighting strict prohibitions on employment agencies from assigning workers to areas under conflict in Israel’s north. With tensions like an unpredictable storm lining the horizon, Mr. Somchai affirmed a readiness plan is in…
In a story that sounds more like a suspenseful thriller than a real-life event, the renowned Malaysian pop icon Eda Ezrin has found herself in hot water after an unexpected arrest in Thailand. This tale of international intrigue unfolded in Narathiwat, Thailand’s southernmost province, where local police discovered a staggering collection of over 6,000 methamphetamine tablets. Eda Ezrin, whose full name is Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Binti Wan Ismail, is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time it’s not for her hit songs. The 29-year-old singing sensation, along with five other Malaysians, was apprehended last Friday in a quaint hotel tucked away in Sungai Kolok, leaving fans and the public in utter disbelief. The merry band, which included Mohamad Alif bin Deraman, 32, Mohd Affendi bin Ahmad, 34, Nur Aida binti Mamat, 32, Erdieka bin Mohd Noor, 31, and the youthful Zuhaira Nasrin, 25, were found with 6,060 of the…
In the bustling hub of Southeast Asia, where technology meets tradition, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd., the trailblazers of blockchain technology and digital assets in Thailand, masterminded the thrilling BITKUB SUMMIT 2024. Under the enticing banner “Gateway to the Future: Opening the Door to Technology and Investment for a Sustainable Future,” this event was not just a seminar; it was an electrifying two-day journey into the realms of investment, technology, and entrepreneurship. With over 60 esteemed speakers, among them politicians, business leaders, investors, and prominent figures, BITKUB SUMMIT 2024 was a melting pot of ideas and innovation. The event took over the Plenary Hall at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from October 19th to 20th, 2024. This colossal gathering, with a production value surpassing 3 million baht, featured a dizzying array of 20 stages packed with thought-provoking activities. The summit was majestically launched by Deputy Prime…
In a spirited effort to champion more robust family-friendly policies within Thailand’s workplaces, a thought leadership conference, “Supporting Working Parents with Paid Parental Leave: Status, Sharing Experiences, and Next Steps,” stole the spotlight. Organised by UNICEF, the Embassy of Sweden, and the UN Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT), this compelling event succeeded in drawing together an array of stakeholders, including business leaders and government representatives. The primary agenda? To spotlight and discuss the undeniable benefits that paid parental leave delivers to both enterprises and families, underscoring its pivotal role in nurturing child development. A resounding call to action echoed through the event halls as UNICEF and its partners beseeched both the Royal Thai Government and employers to amplify the duration of paid maternity and paternity leaves across public and private sectors. Their compelling argument centered around the unparalleled importance of prioritizing early childhood, a phase where children, believe it or…