Imagine biting into a bowl of rice that has been tucked away in storage for a decade, yet, astonishingly, remains as inviting and safe to eat as the day it was harvested. This is not a scene from a futuristic novel but the reality unfolding in Surin, Thailand, where a batch of vintage rice has taken center stage, demonstrating the incredible journey of grain that has, quite literally, stood the test of time. At the heart of this gastronomic odyssey is Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a man whose recent dining experience is nothing short of a culinary time capsule experiment. In a bold move that turned heads and titillated taste buds earlier this month, Minister Phumtham, adorned in a striking yellow, along with a troupe of officials, fearlessly savored this decade-old rice, sending a powerful message: This rice is not just edible; it’s a treasure trove…
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It seems like the political theater in Thailand has once again captured the spotlight, with a twist that could rival any daytime drama. Picture this: a swirling vortex of controversy, clandestine petitions, and the specter of constitutional conundrums, all centered around Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and a certain appointment that has raised more than a few eyebrows. Let’s dive into this enthralling saga involving no less than the fate of a nation’s leadership. At the heart of this unfolding drama are the actions taken by a collective of senators, a veritable shadow group in the political realm, who have clandestinely launched a petition seeking to oust PM Srettha Thavisin. The reason? The highly controversial decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban as the PM’s Office Minister. Now, hold onto your hats, because this is where it gets interesting. While these senators would prefer to cloak their identities in mystery – presumably to…
Imagine this: a nation buzzing with anticipation, over 31,000 eager souls across the length and breadth of the country, all with one united dream – to weave their destiny into the fabric of the Senate. This isn’t just a number; it’s a chorus of ambition singing from every corner of the land, awaiting the call of the Election Commission (EC) that today marks the dawn of their potential political journey. Picture the scene as EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee, akin to a captain inspecting his ship before setting sail, ventures into the heart of Khan Na Yao and Bang Kapi district offices. His eyes, sharp and keen, survey the ground, ensuring that the officials, his trusted crew, are battle-ready to oversee the flood of applications. Observations are made, strategies discussed – all in preparation for the critical days ahead. Now, let the curtain rise on the main spectacle: 928 district offices…
In the ever-vibrant and dynamic landscape of Thailand, a country renowned for its lush greenery and rich cultural tapestry, an issue has recently sprouted that has everyone talking: cannabis. Amidst the backdrop of bustling cities and serene countryside, a new narrative is unfurling, according to a fascinating survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida), a beacon of research in the region. With a sampling that painted a vivid picture across age, education, and occupation, the survey managed to capture the pulse of the nation between May 14 and 15, engaging 1,310 participants in a dialogue on a topic that is as complex as it is controversial. The findings? Well, they’re as intriguing as a plot twist in a bestselling novel. The survey revealed that a significant majority, about 60%, of Thais are in harmony with the government’s chorus, supporting the initiative to cast cannabis back into the…
Imagine the buzz and anticipation floating through the air in Thailand as over 31,000 people, buzzing with aspiration, have eagerly lined up (digitally, of course) to toss their hats into the ring for a coveted position that has not been up for grabs for half a decade. The stage is set, the anticipation palpable: 200 senate seats await their new occupants as the curtain falls on the term of 250 senators ushered in by the now-historical National Council for Peace and Order. With applications pouring in, the Election Commission is bracing for a torrent of would-be senators, estimating the numbers to swell to a staggering 100,000 hopefuls. But what does it take to join this exclusive club of policymakers and national influencers? First off, the golden ticket to this political Willy Wonka’s factory requires applicants to be Thai nationals by birth who have danced around the sun at least 40…
On a sunny Sunday in Bangkok, the stage at the bustling Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre was set for a momentous announcement. The air buzzed with anticipation as Pita Limjaroenrat, the charismatic advisory chairman and list MP of the Move Forward Party (MFP), stepped up to reveal the party’s ambitious six-point agenda. It was not just any speech; it was a bold proclamation of the party’s vision to transform Thailand. With an audacious aim to clinch between 270-300 MP seats in the upcoming election, the MFP outlined a comprehensive strategy designed to propel the country into a brighter future. The first of its kind, the Policy Fest was more than an event; it was a festival of ideas, a beacon of hope for those yearning for change in the land of smiles. Pita Limjaroenrat, with the poise of a seasoned leader and the fervor of a true patriot, delved…
In a twist that seems ripped right from a crime thriller novel, a serene corner of Phangnga was rocked by a chilling murder that seemed to spring from the pages of a business rivalry gone fatally wrong. The players in this grim drama? A Pakistani man, his Thai wife, and their unfortunate victim: an Indian man whose business entanglement with the couple turned deadly. Pol Maj Gen Niphon Panitcharoen, the deputy commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8, painted a picture of a meticulously orchestrated crime that culminated on a quiet roadside in tambon Lo Yung, Takua Thung district on the fateful day of May 15. The victim, identified as Indian citizen Poulose Varghese, found his end far from home, his body discovered discarded like an unwanted piece of evidence by the side of a road. His entry into Thailand on April 19, alongside 32-year-old Pakistani Yasir Ashfaq, was supposed…
In an exhilarating turn of events that reads like a script out of a gripping detective novel, the bustling streets of Bangkok witnessed the downfall of a man whose career in deception was as creative as it was criminal. The protagonist of this tale, 37-year-old Suwatchai Chiangmai, found himself in the grips of the law on a serene Saturday, his future suddenly as murky as the fortunes he falsely claimed to foresee. This arrest wasn’t just any apprehension; it was the culmination of a two-year saga of swindling, where truth, money, and belief were intertwined in a web of deceit. The location of this dramatic climax was none other than the mundane yet somehow now notorious Golden Place convenience store, nestled on the busy lanes of Ngamwongwan road within the historic boundaries of Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The Metropolitan Police Bureau, the knights in this modern-day tale, had been on Suwatchai’s…
In an astonishing turn of events that seems straight out of a crime thriller, the bustling streets of Bangkok became the backdrop for the dramatic apprehension of a modern-day charlatan who took fortune-telling from a benign pastime to an audacious scam. Suwatchai Chiangmai, 37, found himself in the grip of law enforcement this past Saturday, not for heralding fortunes but for swindling hopefuls through a deceptive online ruse that lasted two years and victimized over 100 people. The scene at Golden Place convenience store on Ngamwongwan road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district was strangely cinematic, as officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau, led by the keen-eyed Pol Gen Theeradej Thamsuthee, commander of the MPB investigation division, closed in on Suwatchai. Wanted on a warrant issued by the Phra Nakhon Nua court for fraud and introducing falsehoods into a computer system, his game was up. But how did this Bangkok native, with…
Imagine the surprise and bewilderment when residents of a quaint community in Chachoengsao province stumbled upon a wandering tiger cub, an unusual sight that turned their quiet township into the hub of an unexpected wildlife rescue operation. This adorable, yet bewildering visitor, was later identified as ‘Nina’, a name bestowed upon her by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Patcharavat Wongsuwan. But the plot thickens as the discovery of Nina brings to light a tale of intrigue, mistaken identity, and a hefty fine for her unauthorized caretaker. The stage was set in the early hours of a Thursday morning last week, when rescue teams made their way to tambon Bang Wua of Bang Pakong district in Charoenchao, following reports of Nina’s presence. Amidst the unfolding drama, a man identified only as Mr. Yothin stepped forward, claiming Nina was not a tiger cub but a liger cub, ingeniously painted for a film…