Born in Uganda and attending school in his early years in Cape Town, Zohran Mamdani could be the first Muslim mayor of the city.

Local government officials in Phuket have been ordered to hunt down abandoned cars and motorbikes, over fears they could be used to hide bombs. The sweeping directive came during a high-level security briefing yesterday, July 1, chaired by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at the Provincial Hall. “All agencies must take this seriously,” the governor warned. …

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An abbot at a Bangkok temple reported to police the theft of 10 million baht in cash and nearly 13 million baht in gold on Sunday, June 29. He insisted the valuables were his personal property and not related to temple donations. Phra Ratchawatchara Phattanatorn, the abbot of Mueang Temple in Bangkok’s Bang Khae district, assigned …

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Hold onto your umbrellas, folks, as Thai weather is about to take a wild turn, according to the latest alert from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). It seems that Mother Nature is planning a grand display across 47 provinces, including the always busy Bangkok. With the sky gearing up to unleash torrents of rain, expect over 70% of these areas to resemble impromptu swimming pools. Now, while it’s a good time to dance in the rain, make sure you’re ready to dodge flash floods, forest runoff, and landslides. Our trusty weather forecasters have their eyes on Northern and Upper Northeastern Thailand, where thunderstorms and heavy downpours are set to add an extra layer of drama. Those nestled near mountain slopes, waterways, and low-lying areas should be extra cautious; the rain might just try to invite itself over for a sleepover. The real culprit behind this moody weather pattern is a…

Excitement buzzes around the corridors of Thai governance as the Thai Ministry of Public Health races against the clock to finalize a groundbreaking bill. Spearheaded by the resolute Minister Somsak Thepsutin, this legislative proposal seeks to modernize the dated Alcohol Control Act of 2008. It’s like a thrilling season finale where every policy shift is aimed at axing outdated military-era restrictions, loosening rigid advertising curbs, and introducing a more disciplined framework with heftier fines for selling alcohol to minors. March was a significant milestone when the House of Representatives gave a thumbs up, and now all eyes turn toward the Senate, which is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s. The final act will involve a showdown at the Constitutional Court, sealing its legal fate before empowering the Ministry of Public Health as the key enforcer. In an ironic twist to this liberalization drama, the anticipation is heightened by the…

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the tranquil community of Naklang district in Nong Bua Lamphu province, law enforcement officers recently apprehended a 44-year-old educator who overstepped the boundaries of legality. The revelation of this unexpected transgression comes courtesy of an orchestrated move by none other than District Chief Rungreung Thimabut and Police Colonel Chaipol Kamnork. The unsuspecting teacher in question, Suphaksak, had been moonlighting, not as a traditional superhero but rather indulging in a supervillain’s favorite tipple: methamphetamines. This highly unconventional educator, who proudly bore the title of a contract teacher for two decades, confessed on yesterday’s breezy July 1st that his drug of choice had been a teacher’s little secret for as many years as he had been shaping young minds. As if the shocking admission wasn’t enough, the tip of an iceberg revealed a cache of 12 methamphetamine pills and a couple…

Yesterday’s relentless deluge in Pattaya left both tourists and locals high and dry—quite literally—as what is fondly referred to as Thailand’s Sin City transformed into a vast, unwieldy mire. This unexpected torrential downpour was no ordinary rain shower but rather a ferocious, unyielding cloudburst, soaking the Bang Lamung district and bringing traffic to a sputtering halt. Over 20 unfortunate motorbikes were swept away by the spirited floodwaters, while the heavens unleashed their fury for over two solid hours the evening of July 1st. In a scene akin to the set of a disaster movie, water levels surged ominously, reaching anywhere between 20 and 70 centimeters and rendering entire roads impassable for the bravehearted or foolhardy drivers who dared to defy the elements. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), quick to issue a foreboding forecast, cautioned of looming thunderstorms and heavy rains expected to drench 60-70% of the region from July 1st…

In a heart-wrenching yet ultimately inspiring tale from the heart of Thailand, an eight-year-old boy named “Boy A” found himself in the grips of a life far detached from the innocence of childhood. Raised amidst squalor in a drug-riddled den, this young soul had become more accustomed to the company of six dogs than to any form of human interaction. Living under the shadow of his drug-addicted mother and estranged brother in Uttaradit’s Laplae district, the boy’s plight went unnoticed for years until his cries were heard, not in words, but in barks. Pawina Hongsakul, the compassionate President of the Pawina Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women, spearheaded the audacious rescue operation on June 30. Upon discovery, the poignancy of his condition struck deep. “He didn’t speak, he just barked,” she recounted. “It was pitiful to see.” For two whole years, the boy had been denied the right to education,…

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