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25/02/2025

Bangkokians go to work Tuesday morning amidst l8ght shower. The Meteorological Department predicts that 51 provinces will experience rain while southern provinces should be vigilante for flash floods. (Photo by Yokin Charoenying.)

25/02/2025

Both Bangkok and Chiang Mai's air quality are moderate on Tuesday morning, according to IQAir app. The temperature in Bangkok is a pleasant 24 degrees Celsius due to light shower in parts of the capital. (Photo by Pravit Rojanaphruk.)
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24/02/2025

A 29-year-old Thai woman named Mind has been missing in Oman for three months.

The parents of a Thai woman missing in Oman for three months met with Thai Interpol officials on Monday, following claims she was killed by her Bangladeshi husband. The 29-year-old woman, known as "Mind,"

24/02/2025

Three loyal dogs were discovered maintaining a vigil outside the wooden quarters of a local government worker in Mueang Buriram district, Buriram province for three days until authorities were alerted on Feb. 24 that their 70-year-old owner, Mr. Chalerm, had passed away inside his residence. Concerned neighbors, who had noticed his absence, checked on the property and contacted police.

Mr. Boonthom, 49, the deceased's nephew, revealed that his uncle had been responsible for the village water system maintenance, including tasks such as adding water treatment chemicals and performing routine inspections.

According to Mr. Boonthom, they had attended a local festival together on February 21, where they shared drinks before parting ways. He speculated that alcohol consumption might have contributed to his uncle's sudden death.

24/02/2025

Villagers from Nonnong Thao, Ban Samrong in Ban Kham sub-district, Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen province in northeastern Thailand have discovered pottery fragments buried underground that may be 500-900 years old on February 24. The discovery came after the Royal Irrigation Department excavated a water retention area, digging a sandbar 3 meters deep with layers of deposits stacked a foot thick.

The pottery fragments found have patterns drawn with natural red colors in line designs similar to the patterns of Ban Chiang pottery from Udon Thani province. Elderly residents revealed that the site had been a pot-making facility for many generations. Currently, they are waiting for experts from the Fine Arts Department to conduct further examination.

24/02/2025

The search uncovered clothing, four bed sheet sets, and other belongings. Upon detailed examination of the bed sheets, officials noted they were unusually heavy.

Thai Customs Department officials have arrested an American woman for concealing methamphetamine (ice) in bed sheet sets at Phuket International Airport. The contraband weighed 4,300 grams

24/02/2025

Indonesian officials have coordinated with Thai authorities to receive 212 Indonesian nationals who were released from a scammer network in Myanmar. On February 25, this group of Indonesians will be transferred to Thailand via the 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot district, Tak province. They will then go through Thailand's immigration process and be sent to Bangkok on February 26, staying overnight for one night. They will be returned to Indonesia by chartered flight on February 27.

24/02/2025

The Special Case Committee will meet tomorrow to determine whether the DSI can proceed with a special investigation into alleged election manipulation by 'Blue Senators.'

Thailand's political landscape is being rattled by an escalating confrontation between the Ministry of Justice and the Senate's majority faction as investigators probe allegations of widespread vote manipulation

24/02/2025

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24/02/2025

Kamphee Dittakorn, spokesman for Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, defended his boss on Monday saying Wan did nothing unethical or inappropriate when he appeared in a photo making deep prostration to ex-convict-cum-former-premier Thaksin Shinawatra. The photo taken in the deep south emerged on Sunday during Thaksin's tour of the restive provinces as an advisor the ASEAN chairnan.
The spokesman said Wan worked with Thaksin in the past but he won't be doing anything impartial to unfairly benefit Thaksin, however.

24/02/2025

HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the opening of the 71st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair on February 22, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The five-day event, running through February 26, is one of the world's top four jewelry trade fairs.

The Princess unveiled her own high-end jewelry collection 'AMOUR ÉTERNEL HAUTE JOAILLERIE', crafted by Thai artisans. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan reported that the fair features over 1,100 companies across 2,600 booths, expecting 40,000 visitors and projected trade value of 3,500 billion baht.

The event, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), aims to strengthen Thailand's position as a global gem and jewelry hub.

24/02/2025

Christian Dior tote? Non, Mademoisielle. Singapore Dior tote? Yes, lah. (Photo by Pravit Rojanaphruk.)

24/02/2025

At least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers were being fired.

The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday

24/02/2025

The proposed landbridge project, if succeeds, will benefit Thailand immensely and turn the kingdom into Switzerland of the East, said former PM Srettha Thavisin on Monday. Speaking during an exclusive interview to Matichon and Khaosod, Srettha said the sea route through the Strait of Melacca is very congested and Thailand will benefit economically if it can offer an alternative.
Srettha added that as Thailand doesn't take side in the rivalry between the US and China, both can feel assured that cargo ships going Thailand's land bridge will never be interrupted.

24/02/2025

Off-season storms hit Doi Tao Lake in Chiang Ma, creating unusual meter-high waves for over 40 minutes on Sunday evening. The waves sank several local fishing boats and affected tourist houseboats, according to page owner Thitipong Jaiwong who witnessed the event.

The Thai Meteorological Department announced weather disruptions in upper Thailand, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, strong gusts, and hail in some areas during Feb. 24-25, though the storms have helped reduce PM2.5 levels in Chiang Mai, especially Doi Tao district to 26 µg/m³.

24/02/2025

Deputy Education Minister Surasak Pancharoenworakul said on Monday the plan to rent and distribute 600,000 computer tablets for school students is now being reviewed by the Comptroller General's Department and the tablets will likely be ready for distribution by the second school term of this year. The 4.2 billion baht budget is part of improving the digital skills of students and empowering education.

24/02/2025

Currently viral images and clips on Thai social media show the high school graduation farewell ceremony at Satri Si Suriyothai' School in Yannawa Sub-district, Sathorn District, Bangkok. The school director, Dr. Sornprapa Siriphattarawit, wore a student uniform and sang songs, creating a touching and casual atmosphere that made her appear like one of the students.

This has been widely shared and commented on, especially regarding her endearing personality. The female school director is 38 years old, the same age as female Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

24/02/2025

168 million scam phone calls and SMS have been made in 2024 in a bid to trick the Thai public, said Mr Manwoo Joo, CEO of Gogolook Thailand, a leading TrustTech company, on Monday. This is the highest number in the period of 5 years as AI has been deployed to make the scam more realistic. Issues used in the scams include pretending to be from a parcel delivery company, banks, and inviting the receiver to engage in gambling.