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Cannes, France – May 22, 2025 – The Cannes Film Festival, a glittering affair synonymous with cinematic excellence, once again played host to the illustrious Thai Night 2025, orchestrated by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the esteemed Ministry of Commerce. This enchanting event, unfolding on Thursday, May 15, was not just a celebration but a strategic beacon aimed at amplifying the global footprint of the Thai entertainment industry while fostering a dynamic environment for international business networking. The event radiated with royal grace as Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi presided over the ceremony. With an aura of inspiration, she delivered a keynote address that reverberated with the remarkable achievements of Thai cinema. Highlighting 2024 as a groundbreaking year, Her Royal Highness celebrated the industry’s unprecedented milestone—domestic revenues from Thai films surpassing 1 billion baht—an uncharted feat underscoring the unparalleled talent and creativity of the…

Have you ever imagined getting paid to snooze at work? Well, one intrepid Thai man might just have cracked the code, albeit with a rather unusual method that has the internet buzzing. In a viral video that has amassed over 11 million views, this resourceful fellow made headlines by riding a motorcycle while luxuriating flat on a mattress. That’s right, in the dusty roads of Sisaket province in northeastern Thailand, he was spotted zooming by with nothing but a mattress to support his daring doze-while-driving escapade. The extraordinary footage, which quickly spread across social media platforms and was reported by Sin Chew Daily, portrays the man unfazed as he lay sprawled on his stomach, sometimes shifting his body but never loosening his grip on the handlebars. This modern-day daredevil seemed to master the art of being cool and collected while possibly testing the threshold of century-old traffic norms. Was he…

In a move that has been brewing for over four decades, the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports has finally given the green light to a cable car project at Phu Kradueng National Park, aiming to have it operational by 2027. This project, a hotbed of debate since its inception, is designed to transport a whopping 5,000 visitors each day. This capacity aligns precisely with the visitor limit set by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, a cap aimed at curbing the environmental footprint. The discourse around this ambitious plan has seen heated arguments between governmental bodies and fervent conservationists. The latter argue passionately that bringing more visitors could tip the ecological scales, potentially causing more harm than good. The Tourism and Sports Minister, Sorawong Thienthong, remains undeterred. He has assured his constituents that the project will reach completion on his watch, having already navigated through comprehensive…

In a narrative that could almost be lifted from a harrowing crime novel, an 80-year-old gentleman, affectionately known just as Lee, finds himself thrust into the glaring spotlight of societal scrutiny. His alleged crime – a series of grave charges that have cast a long shadow over his previously tranquil existence in Phatthalung province, Thailand. Arrested amidst the quiet prayers reverberating through a Tha Chang mosque in the idyllic Bang Klam district, Lee’s life has unraveled like a coil of yarn, in the wake of accusations that have shaken his family and community to their core. The crux of these allegations centers around a girl we shall refer to as Dam, currently a 13-year-old navigating the choppy waters of secondary school. But rewind the years by five, subtracting not just time, but innocence, and you find an eight-year-old Dam starting third grade when, as per the allegations, the horrors commenced.…

Imagine the scene: a peaceful day in the sprawling fields of Udon Thani, with the sweet scent of ripened sugarcane wafting through the air. However, amid this idyllic setting, a mystery unfolds that has left an entire family in disarray and a province buzzing with speculation. At the heart of this enigma is Anirut Deepit, a 48-year-old local whose recent windfall turned into an inexplicable vanishing act. Anirut, embroiled in the pressures of harvesting season, finally reaped the rewards of his labor. The harvest had been bountiful, earning him and his family a substantial 750,000 baht. Yet, as quickly as he secured this amount, Anirut seemingly disappeared into thin air, leaving behind more questions than answers. Nutchanee Irick, his 45-year-old sister, has taken on the mantle of detective and spokesperson, hoping the power of media can unravel this mystery. She painted a picture of her brother, describing the financial tightrope…

In a dramatic turn of events, security forces in Thailand have scored a major victory in their ongoing efforts to curb the drug trade. Recent operations across two provinces culminated in the seizure of a staggering 300 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and a whopping 3 million methamphetamine pills on May 21. The Eastern Border Narcotics Suppression and Prevention Command Unit, known as NBYSD24, spearheaded these precision raids with none other than Lieutenant General Boonsin Phadklang at the helm, commanding the 2nd Army Region with seasoned expertise. The first of these high-stakes busts unfolded in Bueng Kan province as the clock struck 8:30 PM. Operatives from a coalition of formidable forces, including the 2108th Task Force Company, the Mekong Riverine Security Unit, Bueng Kan Provincial Police, and the determined Border Patrol Police Company 244, sprang into action, armed with intelligence about a shady drug smuggling operation. Their target was Thai nationals…

The temperature in Thailand’s political arena is rising, much like the sun during a scorching Bangkok summer, as a contingent of senators flexes its muscles to demand a pause in a significant selection process amidst explosive charges of vote rigging. This crescendo of tension is orchestrated by a band of senators nicknamed the “minority senators.” Led by the dynamic duo of Premsak Piayura and Nantana Nantavaropas, they’re rounding up signatures with the fervor of a marathon charity run. Their goal? To halt the Senate’s planned selection of members for several independent organizations during its session on May 29-30. It’s a suspense-filled plot worthy of a political drama series. The call for suspension comes hot on the heels of ongoing investigations by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Election Commission (EC) into widespread irregularities in last year’s Senate election. The DSI is focusing its magnifying glass on allegations of…