Thavorn Thunjai, the influential deputy director-general of Thailand’s Fisheries Department, revealed on a sunny Monday morning gathering that they are fully aware of the public’s growing anxiety surrounding recent news. The talk of the town was Japan’s proposed plan to discharge wastewater from its infamous Fukushima nuclear power plant into the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Looking back to March 11, 2011, a day that has been etched deeply into our collective memory, a violent earthquake pushed its way through, triggering an overwhelming tsunami that marred the landscape. The crucial emergency generators at the Fukushima power plant were battered in the chaos, resulting in a cascading loss of power. This devastating sequence of events snowballed into three catastrophic nuclear meltdowns, the ignition of three hydrogen explosions, and unleashed a wave of radioactive pollution that has still yet to fully recede. Despite the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) granting permission…
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A day in the peaceful town of Nang Rong in Buriram province, dramatically skewed from its tranquil aura into a horrifying spectacle of violence when an acid attack took place around 2pm. The scene of the ghastly act was quite ironical – a food stall, typically a place of comfort located less than half a kilometer away from Nang Rong Police Station. Taking center stage in this grim episode is an unfortunate 18-year-old girl named Nattikarn, who bore the brunt of the assault. In the blink of an eye, she found herself grappling with excruciating pain, her face and body suffering grievous injuries from the malevolent acid burns, a spectacle too ghastly to depict. Her companions, a 63-year-old woman called Ta, owner of the food stall and presumably the poor girl’s grandmother, and Wivat, a man of 40, also fell victims to the attackers. Thankfully, Ta sustained minor burns to…
In the quaint community of Selaphum district’s tambon Klang, nestled within Thailand’s Roi Et, whispers of a shocking incident ripped through conversations like a bout of sharp thunder. A spirited young eighth-grader named Lalida found herself trapped in a grim spectacle that turned the rhythm of her life upside down. This pre-teen found herself locked in combat with a monstrous disease known as rhabdomyolysis, an ailment marked by breakdown of muscle tissue – the echoes of her ordeal still reverberate through her tiny hamlet. Rhabdomyolysis, a condition as severe as it is unusual, gripped Lalida fiercely and showed no mercy. Confined to the solitude of her room, robbed of her ability to walk, the echoes of her forced laughter supplanted by hushed whispers of concern, Lalida’s reality had transformed tragically. A singular event, as appalling as it was avoidable, had shattered her peace. The source of her plight lay nestled…
In a horrifying incident, a husband and father, armed with a common household utility knife, ended the lives of his wife and two dear children in their towering three-storey townhouse located in the Bang Phli district, a region in Samut Prakan province of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The heinous act, which rattled the tranquil life of the humble Thai suburb, concluded with a failed suicide attempt by the perpetrator, indicating grave desperation born of an unfortunate financial misstep – a fraudulent loan scheme that had plunged the family into a seven-figure debt. Key details of this abhorrent incident emerged from Bang Kaeo Police Station’s investigating officer, Police Captain Sathamon Prasertsuwan. A distressed call in the wee hours of the night led the police to the household on Narm Daeng Wat Road, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Phli District. A grim spectacle awaited the first responders: three lifeless bodies, a woman and…
A leisurely evening at the renowned Amphawa Floating Market situated in the charming province of Samut Songkhram witnessed an unexpected situation when one boat found itself vanishing beneath the water’s surface right in the middle of an ongoing concert. The incident, although startling, came with a stroke of relief as quick-thinking saved the day, preventing any injuries from ensuing. Caught in the still frames of TikTok user @anntiviruss’s video, this unusual event soon caught the public eye, leaving viewers flabbergasted. A vibrant hub for travelers, the Amphawa Floating Market, was livelier than ever, acting as the animated host for a mid-water concert. The performer to grace the stage was none other than the talented Pong Hink Lek Fai, whose melodies serenaded not only those on land but also those floating on a myriad of lavishly hired boats, giving the canal a rather packed look. Spectators weren’t limited to this though,…
Bearing a significant online presence and widely celebrated for her captivating posts on the page หนูมินตันทาสกระดาน, Internet sensation Mintan finds herself dealing with the continuous plague of a dogged stalker. Unveiling to her loyal fanbase yet another worrisome update about her harrowing situation, Mintan confessed that the constant antagonist has yet again resurfaced, vivifying her distress. In a revealing social media post, Mintan shared her profound tribulation caused through the hands of a consecutive three-year tormentor, clarifying that he is believed to be troubled with mental health issues. The harasser, who is a security personnel, was indicted in court previously and sternly instructed to terminate any form of engagement with her, extending from physical follow-ups to online harassments. However, the persistent intrusion continues unabated from this individual, blatantly disregarding the law’s gravity. Mintan, detailing her suffering further, expressed that the assigned punishment to the offender was merely nominal, characterized by…
Yesterday, Thailand’s government denied the suggestion of boosting Value-Added Tax (VAT) from its current level at 7%, to 10%. Despite this stance, dialogue continues around this prospect, reasoned with an anticipated requirement for supplemental finances to adequately meet the burgeoning demands of Thailand’s rapidly growing senior population. The concept originated from the National Economic and Social Development Council, presented by Pornchai Thiravej, the director of the Office of Fiscal Economy. It proposes a VAT rate hike, with the potential to provide a stable source of funds to address the financial needs of the country’s retired communities. The core of the proposal being, the surfeit 3% that the VAT increment would generate would be allocated directly for the aid of elderly citizens. Regardless of these ongoing conversations, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance holds firm, yet to announce a concrete policy intending to increase VAT, according to the government agency’s official correspondence. Despite…
As the sun rises over the Royal Cliff Hotel Group in Pattaya on the 4th of November, two long-time companions and renowned Thai boxers, Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek and Supachai “Saenchai” Saepong will take center stage. They are set to showcase their extraordinary skills in the ring for the 5th Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand – Legend of Siam competition. This riveting clash underlines a historical first – friends Buakaw and Saenchai locking horns in the ring. In a twist of excitement, a novel rule for the fight has been enacted – the fighting duo will spar without gloves. As spectators brace themselves, the face-off is set for two rounds where each lasts for a nerve-wracking two minutes. In a recent press conference, Buakaw insisted on a genuine match despite the closeness between the fighters, saying, “Our friendship may run deep, but there will be no quarter given when we…
In the wake of rising global concerns over the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has issued an unequivocal call to the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries. The strongly worded plea urges both bodies to enforce stricter regulations and apply tighter controls on imported Japanese seafood products. Following a series of bans instituted by several countries, the TCC official, Panuchot Tongyang voiced out his concern yesterday. Among those that have decided to suspend imports of Japanese seafood such as live sea animals, frozen and dried seafood, sea salt, and seaweed, are China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, largely due to rising apprehensions about potential radioactive contamination. The TCC official drew attention to the wreckage left by the year 2011’s nuclear catastrophe that led to Fukushima’s temporary shut down, further spreading radioactive material into the…
As the sun set on the Thai Government House this July, the countdown ticked for the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister, Prawit Wongsuwon. The enduring image captured in a Bangkok Post file photo will be one of the defining moments of his tenure. One of the top decisions during his term, the imposition of an emergency decree on the three southern border provinces – Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat – is set to continue. This Monday saw the committee for the administration of the emergency situation convene via a virtual conference. At the helm was Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who managed the meeting remotely from the Five Provinces Bordering Forest Preservation Foundation’s office. The verdict? To extend the decree for a further three months, stretching from September 20th to December 19th, 2023. First-person accounts paint a vivid picture, relayed via Lieutenant General Pacharasak Patirupanon, the assistant spokesman for General Prawit. The…