April 1, 2025

Dust Irritates Search Dogs’ Eyes During Rescue Operations at Collapsed OAG Building

Bangkok: K-9 dog helps search for missing person in good spirits, sees doctor for nose and eyes examination, safe and able to continue working. At the scene where the new Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building collapsed due to an earthquake, Pol. Lt. Col. Bandit Thamchaimongkol, Deputy Commander of the Police Dog Division, Crime Suppression Division, revealed the role

K9 Dog Begins to Struggle With the Heat

Bangkok: A K9 dog involved in a rescue mission at the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building is experiencing difficulties due to the hot weather. The rescue operation, which aims to find survivors under the debris, is challenging for both officers and the K9 unit. According to Thai News Agency, the high temperatures are causing exhaustion among the officers,

Bangkok Governor Leads Urgent Rescue Efforts for Those Trapped Under Collapsed Building

Bangkok: The Bangkok governor led a team to announce the urgent rescue of 73 lives trapped under a collapsed building, revealing that the team of world-class experts still has hope of finding survivors. According to Thai News Agency, at 4:50 p.m., Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, along with Assoc. Prof. Thawida Kamolvech, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Suriyachai Rawiwan,

Heavy Machinery Races Against Time in Search for Survivors at Bangkok Building Collapse

Bangkok: Heavy machinery has been deployed to open the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building as the search for survivors enters its 102nd hour. International rescue teams remain hopeful that survivors may still be found, turning today’s efforts into a critical race against time. According to Thai News Agency, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt led a team to report on

Request for Clear Orders in Demolition Operations at Collapsed Building Site

Bangkok: A representative from the heavy machinery team involved in the demolition of the collapsed Office of the Auditor General building has called for clear directives to proceed with the debris removal. The request follows criticisms from a national disaster expert regarding the inefficiency of current rescue operations. According to Thai News Agency, Professor Chatchai Taikla, a renowned national disaster

DDPM Alerts 15 Provinces to Brace for Flash Floods, Forest Runoff, and Flooding from April 1-4

Bangkok: The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning to 15 provinces in the central and southern regions to prepare for potential flash floods, forest runoff, and flooding from April 1-4, 2025. According to Thai News Agency, officials have been directed to monitor weather conditions closely, focusing on areas with significant rainfall accumulation. The DDPM has

OBEC Announces New Exam Dates for Mathayom 1 and 4 Following Earthquake

Bangkok: The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has announced that the entrance exams for Mathayom 1 and Mathayom 4 will now take place on April 5-6, 2025, following the recent earthquake in Thailand. According to Thai News Agency, Lt. Col. Thanu Wongchinda, Secretary-General of OBEC, stated that the initial proposal to hold the exams on April 26-27, 2025,

Minister Sudawan Inspects Cracks in Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Bangkok: ‘Minister Sudawan’ inspected the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and found most of them have original cracks, necessitating urgent conservation efforts and a nationwide survey of ancient sites for earthquake-related damage. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitchkosol, the Minister of Culture, visited the Reclining Buddha at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklararm accompanied by Mr. Phanombutr Chantrachoti, Director-General of