November 6, 2024

Chiang Mai’s ‘Half-Half North’ Campaign Seen as Insufficient Boost for Tourism.

Chiang Mai: The private sector in Chiang Mai has expressed concerns that the ‘Half-Half North’ campaign may only slightly benefit tourism, rather than having a significant impact. Mr. Suphamit Kitjapipat, President of the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, highlighted that the current spending associated with the Aew Nuea Khon La Khrueng project is not as robust as anticipated. According to

Senior Actor Banjerdsri Yamapai Passes Away at 100.

Bangkok: The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of senior actor Banjerdsri Yamapai, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100 due to pneumonia. According to Thai News Agency, Teacher Daeng Salaya, the actor’s daughter, announced that Banjerdsri Yamapai died last night at 9:11 p.m. The beloved actor’s passing marks the end of a long and influential career in

OBEC Confirms Transparent Recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Udon Thani.

Udon Thani: Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission confirms that Udon Thani Secondary Educational Service Area Office has hired assistant teachers according to regulations, emphasizing transparency and accountability after a letter was submitted requesting an investigation. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), revealed that

“Pipat” Urgently Deploys Electricians to Restore Over 100 Flood-Damaged Buildings in Chiang Rai.

Bangkok: “Pipat” has taken immediate action by hiring electricians to repair over 100 buildings in Chiang Rai, creating a model to facilitate area restoration after recent flooding. This initiative aims to make the area functional for work once the floodwaters recede. According to Thai News Agency, on November 6, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labor, led the “KICK

Two-Story Wooden House Collapses in Charoen Krung, Trapping 64-Year-Old Owner Inside.

Bangkok: A two-story wooden house in Charoen Krung collapsed, trapping the 64-year-old owner inside the house. Rescue workers were able to safely rescue him. According to Thai News Agency, police at Wat Phraya Krai Police Station received a report of a house collapsing in Soi Charoen Krung 99, where a 64-year-old woman was trapped inside the wreckage of the house.

Chinese Gambling Den Raided in Soi Saha Pramul, 20 Gamblers Arrested.

Bangkok: Police join forces to raid a Chinese gambling den in Soi Saha Pramul, arresting 20 gamblers, finding them using an online money exchange application to gamble. On November 5, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police conducted a raid on a gambling den located in Soi Sahakon Pramul, Wang Thonglang Subdistrict, Wang Thonglang District, Bangkok. During the operation, 20 suspects

Drug-Addicted Man Arrested After Firing Gun in Khlong Tan Area.

Bangkok: Officers from Khlong Tan Police Station, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 5, have arrested a young man who was reportedly high on drugs and shooting a gun inside his residence in the Khlong Tan area. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported during the incident. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Col. Wachirakorn Wongboon, the

Two Foreigners Arrested with Drugs Concealed in Parcels Ready to be Sent to England.

Bangkok: ONCB arrests two foreigners with 210 grams of MDMA concealed in international parcels; further investigation finds 36 kilograms of cannabis and 1.4 kilograms of cannabis resin, ready to be sent to England. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, along with Mr. Prin Mekanan, Director of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, and other