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Prescription for progress: Thai institute’s medical faculty initiative tackles healthcare challenge
To address a national healthcare predicament, the Praboromarajchanok Institute (PI), a constituent of the Thailand Ministry of Public Health, laid out a blueprint to inaugurate its faculty of medicine. This move is expected to significantly contribute to the current deficit of medical professionals around the country. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, held a meeting with operative officials of…
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Monsoon mayhem: TMD predicts storms in Thailand over next 24 hours
The Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) forecasts storms and weather conditions for the next 24 hours. The southwesterly monsoon currently sweeping over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is beginning to lose strength, while low-pressure areas continue to hover over Vietnam. Although rainfall is expected to lessen over Thailand, intense thunderstorms remain likely, particularly in northern and…
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Tooth and nail: Thailand’s health services strain as dental appointments delay
The lack of medical personnel in every department, coupled with the measly number of dentists has pushed health services to the brink in Thailand with patients finding themselves on the verge of collapse as dental appointments are pushed two years ahead. At 9am yesterday, a caregiver, who was accompanying an 11 year old boy for tooth decay treatment, shared this…
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Clear for takeoff: Thailand’s aviation adopts pay-to-fly models amid post-Covid revival
Thailand’s aviation industry is witnessing growth in pay-to-fly employment models after the struggle to regain its pre-Covid footing. In these arrangements, licensed pilots are required to pay more than 1.5 million baht (US$ 42,702) for training, a prerequisite to securing a job. This is happening against a backdrop of pilot salaries remaining below pre-pandemic levels due to a decrease in…
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Heartbreaking find: Newborn baby found dead in Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
A shocking discovery was made earlier today when a newborn baby was found dead floating in the Chao Phraya River near a pier. Local police are now searching for the individual who left the child. Khunakorn Kamsri, the Deputy Inquiry Official at Bawon Mongkol Police Station, says he was alerted to the incident at around 9.30am today. The dead body…
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Pedo teacher sexually assaults students under 15 years old, bigamously marries one pupil
The debauched actions of a pedophile school teacher have been exposed after the parents of one of his victims shed light on the alleged sex offender in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. The pedo teacher reportedly sexually assaulted more than 10 students under 15 years old while trying to cover his dirty deeds with cash. He even committed bigamy by…
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Tipco Foods executives fined by SEC for insider trading violation
A statement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed the imposition of civil penalties on Tipco Foods Plc’s (TIPCO) chairwoman Laksana Supsakorn, and her colleague Sommart Dhupchinda. The two industry professionals were allegedly found guilty of jointly buying shares of a listed company using inside information. The SEC, which has used information provided by the Stock Exchange of Thailand…
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Quiet burglary in bustling Bangkok: Thief snatches valuables as family sleeps
In the heart of a quiet Bangkok residential area, a hushed invasion unfolded as a burglar stealthily moved through a household, stealing valuables with chilling precision while the homeowner, his partner and their one year old daughter slept soundly nearby. The homeowner, Anukul, a 30 year old factory engineer, woke on August 3 to find that his home, 13 Bang…
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Sacred wings: Thai Airways welcomes 2 new A350 models for modern travel
Thai International Airways (THAI) boosted its fleet with two newly blessed Airbus A350-900 aircraft designed for the modern traveller. The up-to-date design boasts private video touch screens on every seat. The Reverend Maha Ratchamongkol Muni, the assistant abbot of Wat Traimit Wittayaram, yesterday, August 9, presided over a blessing ceremony. These two latest additions to the portfolio of Thai Airways…
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Burger King Thailand implements expansion and menu-diversification strategy
In a strategic response to the expected decline of Chinese tourists to Thailand, Burger King (Thailand) Co., is revising its market approach. It plans to expand its food range to introduce more non-burger products. This strategy aims to invite a broader customer base and boost revenues. As per the company’s general manager, Tanawat Damnernthong, Burger King has plans to establish…
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Violent pre-Founder’s Day clash leaves three students injured in Bangkok
A notorious group of students yesterday initiated a pre-Founder’s Day violence spree in a neighbourhood of Bangkok. The attack targeted another group involving explosives, knives and firearms. Reportedly, three individuals were injured, prompting the police to inspect CCTV footage. Initial findings reveal that the rival group too was armed similarly. Captain Atit Simcharoen, Station Head of Samrong Nua Police Station,…
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Thai man attacks friend with knife over pawned mobile phone dispute in East Thailand
The quiet community of Sri Racha was shaken when a resident took drastic action after a supposed denial of access to his mobile phone. A man yesterday reportedly launched a severe attack on his friend with a knife after he refused to give him a pawned mobile phone. The violent episode unfolded at Pruksachat Villa 2 Village, a peaceful neighbourhood…
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Unholy exodus: Monks, novices, and altar boy expelled for unveiling corrupt abbot
Eight monks, along with novices and an altar boy were expelled from the Saeng Tham Khiri Monastery after they exposed the cloister’s corrupt abbot. As a result, they find themselves homeless, embarking on a directionless journey in Chachoengsao, located in south-central Thailand. Sympathetic locals residing in the Panom Sarakham district of Chachoengsao implored the Thai media to assist the Buddhist…
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Field of fire: Suspected drug dealer’s clash ends in fatal shot in northern Thailand
A suspected drug dealer was fatally shot after a gunfight in a secluded rice field in the Amnat Charoen Province, Thailand. Having previously fled law enforcement, the 36 year old man was discovered in his hideout yesterday. A local police officer, Natthawut Kampan, and his team from the Hua Taphan Police Station received a tip about a wanted criminal hiding…
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Rolled dice: Police shuffled as casino thrives under their watch in Chiang Mai
Five police officers were transferred for recklessness after allowing gambling dens to operate under their noses following a Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raid at the 89 CLUB Casino, in Chiang Mai province. The raid was conducted following a complaint filed by the Ministry of Interior. A resident urged the ministry to investigate a casino in Chiang Mai where over…
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Pickup truck collision leads to electrifying fatal accident in Chon Buri
A fatal accident occurred in Chon Buri when a pickup truck collided with a parked bus and electrocution ensued due to the impact on a high-voltage electric post, causing three sections to snap. The driver of the pickup lost his life, along with his severed leg which was discovered nearby. Sub-lieutenant Mongkol Siriwech, Deputy Investigation Officer of Saen Suk Police…
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High-stakes crackdown: Chiang Mai’s administrative ace raids gambling dens
Chiang Mai administrative team, led by Ronnarong Tipsiri, swooped on several prominent gambling dens operating in the heart of the city. After a collaborative operation involving over 40 officers from various entities, they arrested 104 people behind an operation that had a daily turnover of over 1 million baht (US$28,530). This decisive action took place yesterday, in response to multiple…
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Tragic twist: Teenager shoots parents with father’s firearm in northeast Thailand
Police apprehended an 18 year old man who shot his parents with his father’s gun at the family residence in the Mukdaharn province of northeastern Thailand. Community leader Saenee Promwicha reached out to the Meaung Mukdaharn Police officers yesterday afternoon after the teenage gunman, Pee, shot his parents at home. Police rushed to the scene with a rescue team and…
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Rosewood heist: Kalasin governor on trail of million-baht theft culprits
The Governor of Kalasin is on the hunt for the perpetrators involved in the theft of over 1 million baht valued Rosewood evidence from the Itue municipal office. Investigations yielded ties to six civil servants who reportedly shifted the evidence using a crane. It was brought to the attention of the Governor, Suphasit Kocharoenyot, and Lieutenant Colonel Kritthiphum Homhuan, the…
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Unprecedented alliance: Thailand and China team up against transnational cybercrime
In a move aimed at suffocating transnational crime, call centre scams and cybercrime, the governments of Thailand and China have come together in an unprecedented cooperative collaboration. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday played host to Xu Ganlu, the Vice Minister of Public Security and the hand at the helm of the National Immigration Administration of China. The primary…
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Thai doctor cautions against Streptococcus suis infection from undercooked pork
Highlighting the perils associated with consuming raw or undercooked pork, Thai cardiologist, Nopnath Tiarracht Suwann, recently posted a timely warning on Facebook, Kan Nop. He shared the examples of five patients contracting Streptococcus suis septicemia, a life-threatening infection colloquially known as swine meningitis, within just eight days of this month at Khon Kaen Hospital where he practices. “During my service…
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Abandoned but not alone: Thai family rescues woman and baby
A Thai family shared a heart-wrenching story of how they helped a Thai woman and her six month old baby get home after her husband abandoned them mid-journey in the central province of Samut Sakhon. Weerawat Nuanphaka shared pictures and videos of the moment when he and his wife, Chayaphat, escorted the woman and her baby home on Facebook. “I…
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Home Sweet Home horror game draws global attention to Thailand culture
A remarkable partnership in Thailand is harnessing the power of online gaming to stimulate global interest in the country’s rich cultural heritage and potentially boost tourism. The launch of this pioneering project that matches the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) up with the popular horror game Home Sweet Home was announced yesterday in Bangkok. The TAT has united forces with…
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Jasmine flower prices double ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations
In the run-up to the upcoming Mother’s Day festival, people often give dear old mum jasmine flowers to show appreciation for their mother’s kindness, affection and love. But capitalism means that as the demand for jasmine has risen sharply, prices for the flower are also surging. At the Jor Jae market today, in Pimai Sub-district, Nakhon Ratchasima, 61 year old…
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Brawl of hearts: In love and war, Indian men clash for Thai maiden in Pattaya
British writer John Lyly once wrote “All is fair in love and war,” but try saying that to two groups of Indian men who brawled in the street in a bid to win the heart of a fair Thai maiden on Southern Pattaya Road last night. According to an eyewitness who shared the account with Channel 3, a heated altercation…
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Dog’s ‘pawsitive’ intuition: Abandoned newborn found in black bag thanks to heroic pet
A newborn girl, hastily packed into a black bag and dumped near a wall, was saved just in time, thanks to a family pet, a dog named Pong, whose unusual growling led the family to the infant. This bizarre event took place today opposite the Nong Khai Police Station. In the Hin Ngom sub-district of Muaeng Nong Khai district, Nong…
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CP Foods launches Asia’s first carbon-neutral cage-free egg
To promote eco-friendly eating and animal welfare, Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CP Foods) launched a pioneering carbon-neutral cage-free egg in Asia, certified by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO). The move bolsters CP Foods’ dedication to minimising environmental impact. Somkid Wannalukkhee, who leads CP Foods’ egg division, emphasised the company’s commitment towards crafting low-carbon food commodities. He says CP…
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Rice price hikes worry restaurant owners, some pass costs to diners
Rice prices have begun to climb, causing restaurateurs concern about the cost of producing made-to-order meals. Despite this, some restaurants have opted not to increase prices, sympathising with their customers. They are instead appealing to the government to control the cost. The Ministry of Commerce directed related agencies to balance rice prices after a lull in rainfall from El Niño…
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Stormy weather warnings for 35 provinces, potential flash floods, landslides predicted
The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for 35 provinces, including the capital city Bangkok, predicting heavy showers which may lead to flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas. It is feared that a weakening storm front moving from Myanmar and northern Laos towards Vietnam could intensify rainfall and stormy weather throughout Thailand. Today’s forecast predicts downpours in the north, northeast…
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Highway halt: Thai woman nabbed for fake license plate and forgery in Bangkok
Thai Highway Police yesterday swooped to arrest a 37 year old woman and charged her with forgery of official documents and using a fake license plate on her car in Bangkok. The arrest took place at the bridge crossing Khlong Phraya Suren Canal, Karnchanapisek Road, heading into Bangna, Ongkharak District, Sai Mai District, Bangkok. She was driving a black BMW…
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