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Late in the evening yesterday, June 5, a heart-stopping event unfolded on Highway 36 in Pattaya, captivating both the locals and the occasional traveler. As if part of an unscripted drama, a sedan spectacularly pirouetted into a rollover, leaving bystanders and rescue teams holding their breath. This unexpected twist of fate occurred near the pivotal intersection with Highway 331, as vehicles headed earnestly towards Sattahip, snaking through the quaint Pong subdistrict. Summoned by a distress signal received precisely at 8:10 PM, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation’s rescue crew sprung into action. Upon arrival, they were met with a jaw-dropping sight—an upside-down bronze Toyota Altis, resting forlornly by the wayside. Amidst this metallic turmoil, stood 41-year-old Thanamet Hirunpatcharannon, the car’s driver, who, remarkably, had emerged with just minor scrapes. As if guided by some unseen guardian, the male passengers accompanying him were similarly fortunate, stepping out with nothing more than superficial…

Amidst the enchanting beaches and azure waters of Phuket, dedicated marine biologists are weaving their magic to preserve the island’s vibrant marine life. Their recent endeavors involved a couple of breathtaking sea turtle rescues that highlight the relentless commitment these heroes have towards the ocean’s gentle creatures. Adding to their tasks was a probing investigation into the perplexing demise of a dolphin, which cast a shadow on the otherwise shimmering seascape. On the sunlit shores of June 5, teams from the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) and the Rare Marine Animal Rescue Network found themselves mobilized for action. Reports had surfaced, signaling distress among two of the sea’s most majestic yet critically endangered inhabitants. The first heartwarming rescue unfolded on the sandy expanse of Karon Beach. There, a juvenile Olive Ridley sea turtle, with its olive-green shell and weighing a solid 20 kilograms, had found itself ensnared in an irresponsible…

In a chilling turn of events, residents of Surin’s Isaan province are left in shock after a beloved local, Pratheep Kongthawee, was discovered in his home with a fatal wound to his neck. The 63-year-old’s death on Wednesday, June 4, sent ripples of anxiety through the community, exacerbated by the mysterious disappearance of his cherished gold accessories, valued at over 1 million baht. Pratheep was known for his opulent display of gold jewelry and the substantial cash he often carried—amounting to over 50,000 baht on any given day. His home, situated in Surin’s Mueang district, became a crime scene as local police pieced together what appeared to be a gruesome and perplexing murder mystery. The sinister intrigue deepened as officers from the Sawai Police Station discovered signs of an attempted post-crime clean-up. A yellow cloth, stained with blood, seemed to betray a failed effort by the assailant to erase the…

In the colorful realm of Southeast Asia, where opulent temples peek through bustling cities, an age-old tale of land disagreements unfolds between Thailand and Cambodia. Picture the scene: it’s a sun-soaked morning on June 6, 2025, and a gentle dust of intrigue hangs over the border regions of these historic neighbors. At the heart of the story is the tension, somewhat like a dramatic plot twist in a captivating novel, over land dotted with historical significance and testimony to the passage of time. Thailand, with a resolute nod to its past decisions, has once again drawn a line in the sand regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Dating back to 1960, the Kingdom has skeptically viewed the ICJ’s robed judges as outlandish actors in their domestic narrative. This skepticism was reiterated by the Thai government just yesterday, as they sent out a second memo articulating the calm after their…

In a twist that could rival any mystery novel, an everyday evening in Nonthaburi took an extraordinary turn for a local resident, Usa, yesterday, June 5. What could have been a mundane walk back home from work turned into a scene straight out of a thriller as she discovered a plastic box stuffed with a whopping 12 million baht cash in her condominium’s waste disposal area. The events unraveled around the twilight hours, precisely 8:30 PM, when Usa’s sense of curiosity got the better of her. Just imagine returning from a long day only to spot what looks like a discarded grey plastic box near the lift of your condo, appearing too good to waste. With an intention as innocent as using the box for storage, Usa decided to check out its contents. What she unveiled left her dumbfounded – stacks upon stacks of 1,000-baht notes lay neatly packed inside,…