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In a dramatic and heart-stopping turn of events, a construction site in the bustling city of Bangkok became the epicenter of chaos when a massive steel structure crumbled, significantly altering the night for workers and rescuers alike. It was a night like any other—until time froze at exactly 7:45 PM on July 6, when the titanic steel frame decided it was time to forgo the laws of gravity. Picture the scene: frantic shouts echo across the construction site on Soi Nimitmai as tons of unforgiving metal plummet to the earth, trapping workers in its unyielding grasp. The immediate aftermath? A symphony of sirens blaring into the night as the unsung heroes from Boonwipha Radio Centre and nearby rescue squads rushed to assist with the urgency of a page-turning thriller. Enveloping the area in a sea of flashing red lights, brave souls battled through the wreckage, their collective spirit as indomitable…

In a bizarre turn of events at the picturesque Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya, a tale of misjudgment took an unfortunate leap without a splash. Picture this: a seasoned fisherman navigating through life’s choppy waters, only to meet his match not with a fish or a wave, but with an automatic car park elevator shaft. Indeed, the spirited morning of July 6 blessed us with a story that has both eyebrows raised and rescue squads on full alert. Worapong Taengtong, a 66-year-old fisherman who probably has more fish tales than anyone in Pattaya, found himself at the bottom of a 5-metre deep pit. His recent cataract surgery left him with a vision blurrier than the misty morning sea, and quite unfortunately, he didn’t spot the open maw of the elevator. What was meant to be a casual shortcut to the beach turned into an unforeseen adventure when his world suddenly…

In a twist that might surprise the altruistic globetrotters exploring the bustling streets of Thailand’s hotspots like Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chon Buri, a high-ranking official has sounded the alarm over a seemingly benign yet escalating challenge. The vibrant tapestry of Thailand’s culture occasionally veils a pressing social issue: the burgeoning homelessness crisis. This concern has prompted Varawut Silpa-archa, Thailand’s Minister of Social Development and Human Security, to take a bold stance, advising the public to reconsider offering handouts to beggars. According to the minister, benevolent gestures, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently fuel the problem rather than providing a solution. “Begging has existed for years, but it’s important to understand that it’s illegal under Thai law,” Varawut asserts, addressing the legal landscape intertwined with compassion. In an earnest interview, Varawut highlighted that both the government and law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to curtail street begging. The crackdown isn’t solely…

Batten down the hatches, Thailand! The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has rolled out a weather advisory that has 39 provinces in a tizzy, bracing for severe rainfall. Picture this: 70% of these areas are going to be having their parades thoroughly rained on, with northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern Thailand taking the brunt of it. The blame lies squarely on a low-pressure system hovering over northern Vietnam and a lively southwest monsoon that’s been cheekily wiggling its way around the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Meanwhile, Typhoon Danas, like a drama queen who’s lost her voice, has dwindled to a strong tropical storm near Taiwan. She’s going to crash China’s party between July 8 and 9, but luckily, won’t be gracing Thailand with a cameo. However, her presence will be felt as she stokes up that southwest monsoon over the region. Grab your umbrellas, folks! If you’re keeping…

In the bustling seaside city of Pattaya, where sunlit beaches meet the rush of urban life, an incident unfolded yesterday that was both alarming and unanticipated. Chawwee Nu-eiam, a 67-year-old pensioner, encountered a scene straight out of an action-packed thriller—courtesy of man’s best friend. The drama began as Chawwee navigated her trusty motorbike, humble sidecar in tow, through the lively streets near Soi Huay Yai. Alas, a third participant entered the scene, as if scripted by fate—a robust Thai dog, bounding with wild abandon, evidently having mistaken the sidecar for either a noble steed or an invader in need of vanquishing. Witnesses watched in shock as the dog, tail wagging with zealous intent, lunged at the sidecar, barking an orchestra of robust barks. Poor Chawwee, startled by this unexpected furry missile, lost control of her vehicle. The once-cheerful jaunt home transformed into a frenetic dance with disaster as the motorbike…

The Department of Disease Control is actively investigating a mpox case in Chiang Mai, as Thailand reports 40 cumulative cases this year, with a total of 900 cases and 13 deaths since 2022. Sexual transmission is identified as a primary cause, prompting advice to use condoms to mitigate risk. Vigilant monitoring of international mpox cases …

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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat issued a warning about the detection of heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River, which is suspected to have originated from poorly regulated mining operations in Myanmar. The situation has been classified as “moderately serious.” Recent water quality assessments conducted by the MRC have revealed elevated levels of arsenic …

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Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Bising weakens to severe tropical storm, exits PAR Bising (international name: Danas) weakened from a typhoon to a severe tropical storm and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical

MABALACAT CITY—Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 3 (PDEA-3) arrested three people and seized some P102,000 worth of “shabu” (crystal meth) in Lubao, Pampanga, on Sunday afternoon, July 6. The successful buy-bust operation also resulted in the dismantling of a makeshift drug den where the suspects were arrested. In a statement, PDEA-3 said

In Khon Kaen, police seized five million methamphetamine pills in a single day. Highway police arrested a woman transporting four million pills, while the Border Patrol Police Region 2 pursued and apprehended another suspect carrying one million pills. Border Patrol Police Region 2, under the direction of their intelligence unit, received information about a significant …

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