January 20, 2025

First Day of Bangkok’s Work-from-Home Initiative Shows Mixed Traffic Results

Bangkok: On the first day of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) request for citizens to work from home, traffic conditions showed mixed results across the city. While some areas experienced smoother traffic with fewer cars on the road, other areas continued to face heavy congestion. This initiative was introduced in response to the PM 2.5 dust levels, which had reached

Lawyer Decha Confirms Female Opponent of ‘Stamp’ Satisfied with Apology, Warns Against Further Interviews

Bangkok: Lawyer Decha Kittiwittayanan has confirmed that the female opponent of ‘Stamp’ is satisfied with the apology posted on social media and does not intend to pursue further legal action. However, any future interviews causing damage could prompt legal proceedings. According to Thai News Agency, the female opponent and her family have expressed satisfaction with the acknowledgment of guilt and

Ao Ngoen Residents Disturbed by Noisy Fighting Cocks

Ao Ngoen: Villagers in the Ao Ngoen Subdistrict, Sai Mai District, have raised complaints to the media regarding the loud crowing of fighting cocks owned by a neighbor. Environmental officers responded to the scene following reports from local residents who have been significantly disturbed by the noise. A resident disclosed that the situation had become so stressful that his mother

ONCB Announces Arrests in Two Major Drug Trafficking Cases, Seizes 20 Million Baht in Assets

Bangkok: ONCB announces two major arrests, seizes 20 million baht in assets of major drug dealers, arrests 1.65 tons of international ice network disguised as ice hidden in cotton rolls. Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, ONCB secretary-general, together with representatives from the Royal Thai Navy, Customs Department, Air Force, and police, announced the results of these significant arrests. According to

Submit to DSI to Accept the Tangmo Case as a Special Case, Deadline of 1 Month

Bangkok: At the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on January 20, 2025, Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil led the representatives of Miss Grand 2025 from all 77 provinces to submit a request for the DSI to investigate the death of Ms. Phatthathida (Nida) Patcharawirapong, also known as Tangmo, as a special case. The request aims to restore justice transparently due to suspicious

Thailand’s Commitment to Global Bioeconomy Efforts Highlighted at Berlin Conference

Berlin: Thailand is poised to collaborate with international organizations to advance the bioeconomy and enhance food security. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, participated in the 17th Berlin Agriculture Minister’s Conference. During the conference, Dr. Narumon expressed Thailand’s readiness to work with global entities to foster a sustainable bioeconomy, address climate change, and environmental challenges,

Warning to Watch Out for High PM2.5 Dust Levels Throughout This Week

Bangkok: The Pollution Control Department has warned that the PM2.5 dust level is likely to increase throughout the week, especially between January 22-25. This is due to the stagnant and sinking air, relatively low ventilation rates, and data on hotspots showing burning in many areas, as well as transboundary haze. According to Thai News Agency, the Pollution Control Department’s Pollution

Four Pink Dogs Discovered in Kaeng Krachan Forest

Kaeng Krachan: Photos of a pack of wild dogs in the Kaeng Krachan National Park area have surfaced, revealing an extraordinary sight-four of the dogs have pink fur. Urgent research is being conducted to understand this unusual phenomenon. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Mongkol Chaiyaphakdi, Chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, reported that the images were captured by wildlife