In an unexpected series of events, a policeman in Thailand found himself forking out a whopping 140,000 Baht as a settlement to Tittaya Boonpamee, a local durian vendor. This hefty amount served as reparation for a physical brawl that had broken out between them, a tussle triggered over an unsquared debt of 350 baht for the purchase of the pungent fruit. The 27-year-old vendor, Tittaya, had her personal video footage of the event spread across social media, featuring segments of the scuffle captured by a surveillance camera. The shared video successfully drew extensive attention towards her story, which she later unfurled in great detail to the ThaiRath. The incident had its roots in a coffee shop nestled in the quaint northeastern province of Sisaket, in August. The officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, seemingly bought a durian for 1,350 Baht but only coughed up a cash amount of 1,000 Baht, a…
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In the quaint and serene Nong Kok village located within the Surin province, there’s been a mounting outcry involving an indigenous pig farm. This farm, quaintly nestled within the village’s core, has become a bane to its residents, due to the pervasive and unrelenting odour it has been producing for over two decades. Local villager’s patience is rapidly waning as the once-lovely aroma of their village has been replaced with an incredibly repugnant stench, compelling them to make recurrent hospital trips owing to ensuing health complications. Much to their frustration, though numerous complaints have been lodged with the relevant authorities, the situation seems to be put on a perpetual backburner, leading to widespread speculation of influential meddling and reinforcing the villagers absolute need for immediate government intervention. Regrettably, the pig farm, standing at the centre of the village, has endured for more than 20 years and stretches over a whopping…
With climate change posing a severe threat to all corners of the globe, Manu Leopairote, the forward-thinking Chairperson of Informa Markets Thailand, voiced his concerns. The progressive and perilous increase of global temperatures, recurring evidence of global warming and the relentless natural calamities are harbingers of an impending catastrophe on a global scale, Leopairote opined. He posited that the onus falls on everyone to shoulder personal responsibility for these global issues and step up to the task at hand. Moreover, rallying together to confront climate change head-on is a mission of paramount global importance, he stated. Aligning with this environmental commitment, Thailand has set ambitious environmental targets, vowing to accomplish carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. The ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week, under Leopairote’s directive, is regarded as the top electric vehicle (EV) exhibition cum conference in Thailand. It endeavours to stimulate the clean energy…
A conglomeration of pro-democracy networks making profound waves in today’s political landscape consists of key players such as iLaw, Ratsadon, and ConForAll. Their collective effort has been pivotal in ensuring an atmosphere that ripe for democratic change, especially through cultivating the means for constitutional reformation. One of ConForAll’s esteemed spokespeople voiced that this particular petition has been significant in terms of reminding everyone about the essence of democracy. Everyone involved stands firmly in their resolve to ensure the constitution’s amendment process bows down to democratic principles. In a remarkable development, this exercise characterized the premier instance a referendum has been fueled into existence directly by the people’s persistent efforts. The group found themselves swimming in an overwhelming amount of support, amassing a staggering 212,139 signatures, far outstripping their initial aim of accruing 50,000. “Registering this monumental stride in amending the constitution would indeed be a landmark event,” the spokesperson confidently…
In the North and Northeast of our beautiful country, a commanding monsoon trough paints the landscape, its influence keenly felt across these territories. This significant meteorological event is further emphasized by a robust southwest monsoon shrouding both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf. This potent concoction of natural phenomena is what the weather department attributes to the current circumstances. The department therefore extends a rather sage piece of advice, especially for those dwelling near the foothills adjacent to waterways and others residing in lowlands — stay vigilant against potential flash floods and overflows. Mother nature can often be unpredictable in her behaviors; therefore, alertness and preparedness are commended. Meanwhile, seafarers must also contend with turbulent conditions. The waters in the upper reaches of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf are churning violently, with waves reaching heights of 2-3 metres. Higher cresting is expected in thundershowers, towering over 3 metres. Conversely,…
The majestic celestial event known as the Super Full Moon or Supermoon occurs when a full moon nearly coincides with the moon’s perigee, the closest point the Moon arrives near the Earth in its elliptic rotation. This synchronistic dance between the Earth and Moon results in an apparently enlarged lunar disk when observed from our planet. This perigee situates itself approximately 356,400 kilometers from our planet, Earth. This year, the celestial body drew impressively close, voyaging around 357,185 kilometers towards Earth on Wednesday night. This enthralling proximity allowed eager onlookers the opportunity to appreciate the noticeably grandiose moon, beginning from 8.15pm until the early hours of Thursday morning. This captivating spectacle was reported by the erudite minds at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, also known as Narit. While the naked eye could grapple with the awe-inspiring sight of the Super Full Moon, the Institute helped facilitate an even…
The joint venture between The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Thailand will be drawing up strategies focused on environmental progression and addressing climate change. This joint action plan, as outlined by NESDC’s Secretary-General, Danucha Pichayanan, will be in motion from 2023 to 2026. But this timeline might be adjusted based on the need of the hour, as the program exhibits potential for extension, he informed the Nation during a recent conversation. One of the critical objectives of this project is to enable Thailand to meet its ambitious environmental goals which include achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and targeting net zero emissions by the year 2065. Parallel to this, another noteworthy initiative known as the ‘Thailand Green Incubator’ will be on the lookout for promising green development projects. The scope of these projects will include the areas of nature rehabilitation, the unfolding…
In recent comments, Montri Mahaplerkpong, vice-chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), expressed the anxiety felt by the majority of FTI executives over the potential impact of rising interest rates on the industrial sector. In a survey carried out by the organization, the ramifications of further rate hikes emerged as a top concern for most. In a significant economic policy move, Thailand’s central bank, the Bank of Thailand Monetary Policy Committee, recently hiked the annual interest rate by 0.25% on August 2 – pushing it up from 2.00% to 2.25%. This was a record nine-year high, emphasized Montri. Higher interest rates invariably lead to an escalation in financial costs, further elucidating the root of the collective apprehension, he added. Further compounding these worries is the expectation of another rate hike by the influential US Federal Reserve later this year. It seems probable that Thailand may have to follow suit…
In their latest analysis, KKP Research has adjusted their growth prediction for the current year to 2.8%, a drop from their previous figure of 3.3%. For the coming year, they now propose a growth rate of 3.3%, falling from their earlier estimate of 3.6%. This reassessment in economic forecasts from KKP Research is a reflection on the unsatisfying performance of the kingdom’s economy throughout the first half of this year. As per their expectation, the incessant slump of the global economy will continue to take its toll on Thailand’s export prospects, and the recovery of incoming international tourists won’t suffice to balance out the adversities. In their report, the significant growth in private consumption and the undersized expansion in the manufacturing sector takes the spotlight. The staggering 6.7% rise in spending, primarily influenced by growth in private consumption and benefits found in the service sector via a rebound in tourism,…
The government led by Pheu Thai is poised to introduce utility tokens in a bid to fortify its digital wallet initiative, awaiting the green light from the Bank of Thailand, the country’s financial authority who currently prohibits the use of tokens as legal tender, says a report by Asia Plus Securities (ASPS). The respected finance firm speculates that the government will issue Type 1 utility tokens, each tagged at 10,000 baht; this roll-out will target Thai citizens who are 16 years or older, which could necessitate a budget amounting to an estimated 560 billion baht. Negotiations are underway with the Finance Ministry and the Securities and Exchange Commission about the issuance of said tokens and the identification of potential revenue streams, stated the notable brokerage firm. ASPS made it clear in a research paper that the tokens the government plans to issue will be intended for consumer purposes; moreover, these…