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Thailand’s DES Ministry Intensifies Fight Against Rising Online Fraud

Online fraud damages in Thailand have surged, despite a decrease in the number of victims registering daily complaints, which has dropped from 800 to an average of 580, according to a report by the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry. This increase in damages is attributed to a new law aimed at combating cybercrime….

Rise In Expatriate Residence In Thailand Prompts Tourism Benefits Plan

The appeal of Thailand as a preferred destination for expatriates and remote workers is growing. According to data from the Employment Department and Colliers Thailand, there were 156,596 expatriates in the country in the first quarter of this year, with more than half of them residing in Bangkok. Last year, the top nationalities among…

Storm Warning Issued For 42 Thai Provinces Under Deluge Threat

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a storm alert today covering 42 provinces in the northern and southern regions. Approximately 60% of this area is anticipated to receive heavy precipitation, prompting a warning to residents about potential flash floods and swift runoff. This warning will remain in effect until 6am tomorrow. Currently, the…

Loei’s Watery Woes: Torrential Rain Drowns 60 Homes And More

Relentent and heavy rainfalls throughout the past week have resulted in widespread flooding in Loei province, located in northeastern Thailand. This has resulted in the submersion of more than 60 homes, agricultural areas, government buildings, and even a central sports field. The continuous precipitation has led to the overflowing of many smaller rivers, with a…

Funeral Fumble: Factory Worker’s Sacking To Attend Grandmother’s Funeral Sparks Public Outcry

A factory worker in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, faced an abrupt dismissal after he asked for time off to attend his grandmother’s funeral. This incident generated widespread social criticism and became known through a conversation on the Line app, where the worker requested a two-day leave from his supervisor. Initially, the supervisor’s response…

Nakhon Ratchasima Villagers Protest Against Monastery For Ignoring Ancient Site Encroachment Order

Residents from Luang Ta Kien and Ta Kien Thong in the Huai Thalaeng district of Nakhon Ratchasima have staged a protest today against an unidentified monastery that has encroached upon a historic site. Despite an order issued by the Department of Fine Arts almost a year ago instructing the removal of the structure, no…

Monsoon Mayhem: TMD Forecasts Heavy Rains For 51 Provinces

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning about significant rainfall due to monsoons affecting 51 provinces in Thailand, including Bangkok, with approximately 70% of these regions expected to experience heavy downpours. This warning, which was issued on September 18, predicts that continuous rainfall will persist for the next 24 hours because of a moderate…

Weighing Passengers To Become Standard For Bangkok Airways

Your opportunity to provide input regarding airport and flight procedures in Thailand might soon become a reality. Bangkok Airways is considering joining several international airlines in the practice of weighing passengers before they board their flights. On September 16, it became evident that airlines were becoming more interested in passengers’ weight. Prominent carriers like…

Thailand’s New Parliament Building Nears Completion, Set For Constitution Day Unveil

The upcoming completion of Thailand’s new Parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, is scheduled for celebration on December 10, Constitution Day, according to Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santiphada. He revealed that the construction is nearly finished, with a final audit committee meeting planned for Monday to assess the project’s progress. If the project gains approval at the…

ASEAN Air Chiefs Unite With RTAF To ‘Clear The Air’ In Thailand Pollution Battle

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is preparing to collaborate with other ASEAN air forces to address air pollution, particularly focusing on the problem of fine particulate matter PM2.5. This announcement was made during the annual ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, which just concluded, with the goal of improving air…

Pressure Mounts on Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday Crisis: EFL Charges Chansiri

Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran