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- Massive muscle turnout for Phuket Classic 2014With over 150 competitors, the second edition of the Phuket Classic was a roaring success. Thousands of visitors at Central Festival Phuket caught the action at the full-day event, which also featured a Miss Model Physique category. Phuket Today spoke with organizer Wilaiporn Wannaklang at the pre-e vent weigh-in, held at the Dara Hotel, to […]
With over 150 competitors, the second edition of the Phuket Classic was a roaring success. Thousands of visitors at Central Festival Phuket caught the action at the full-day event, which also featured a Miss Model Physique category.
Phuket Today spoke with organizer Wilaiporn Wannaklang at the pre-e vent weigh-in, held at the Dara Hotel, to find out more about her motivations for putting on the Phuket Classic and how the famed international bodybuilding champion got into the sport.
source4 August 04 2023Thailand on youtubehttps://bkknewsstation.com/massive-muscle-turnout-for-phuket-classic-2014/ - Juicy bust: Thai police squeeze illicit kratom factoryPicture courtesy of KhaoSod A substantial operation by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday, culminated in the seizure of an illicit factory manufacturing kratom leaf juice. The raid led to the confiscation of around 3000 bottles of cough syrup, three guns, and the arrest of one suspect. The RTP stormed into the clandestine factory situated […]Picture courtesy of KhaoSod
A substantial operation by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) yesterday, culminated in the seizure of an illicit factory manufacturing kratom leaf juice. The raid led to the confiscation of around 3000 bottles of cough syrup, three guns, and the arrest of one suspect.
The RTP stormed into the clandestine factory situated along Khlong Toei-Khlong Ple Road nearby the Kho Hong intersection in Songkhla province. The factory produced a wide variety of kratom products including fresh kratom leaves, concentrated kratom leaf juice, carbonated beverage and even cough syrup.
Whilst examining the site of the illegal operation, officials recovered various illicit items, foremost amongst these being 2,760 bottles of cough syrup. There was also cash amounting to 7,950 baht (US$ 229), a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol with 13 rounds of ammunition, a .38-calibre revolver with 50 rounds of ammunition and a .12-calibre shotgun with 10 rounds of shells. Notably, the first two weapons were registered, whilst the third, the .38-calibre firearm, appeared to be unregistered.
The establishment also contained a mini-manufacturing plant for producing kratom leaf juice at the back. The site was equipped with ten gas stoves, ten large pots for boiling kratom leaves and ten large ice buckets. The cleanliness of the premises left a lot to be desired, raising additional public health concerns over the retail products it produced, reported KhaoSod.
Nitipat (surname withheld), a 28 year old man, was apprehended following the raid. He faces three charges: possession for sale of a currently scheduled substance (cough syrup), possession of firearms and ammunition without permission, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. He has been transferred to the Songkhla Provincial Police Department for further legal proceedings.
The RTP raid was reportedly instigated following intelligence suggesting that a shop selling kratom leaves was covertly producing and distributing kratom leaf juice and related products. Not only did the establishment act as a small-scale kratom juice factory, but it also possessed several illicit items, including cough syrup and firearms, particularly the three seized guns.
Nitipat, however, argued that he had only recently started storing the firearms for self-protection after an incident involving delinquents who had attempted to steal marijuana and were subsequently apprehended.
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4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/juicy-bust-thai-police-squeeze-illicit-kratom-factory/ - Stakeholders meet to shape future of Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong chaired the meeting to discuss the draft master plan for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for the period 2023 to 2027. Pattaya, Thailand – Key stakeholders came together to discuss the draft master plan for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for the period 2023 to […]
Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong chaired the meeting to discuss the draft master plan for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for the period 2023 to 2027.
Pattaya, Thailand – Key stakeholders came together to discuss the draft master plan for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for the period 2023 to 2027 at the Tide Resort in Bangsaen Beach on Aug 3.
Chonburi Province Governor Thawatchai Srithong chaired the meeting which saw active participation from representatives of government agencies, private enterprises, and local communities hailing from the three provinces within the EEC—Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong. Leading the discussion was Chula Sukhamanon, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Development Committee (EEC).Secretary-General Chula emphasized that this public hearing on the draft master plan marked a pivotal milestone in fostering multi-stakeholder engagement. The EEC had already conducted a public hearing in mid-July, during which valuable feedback and suggestions were collected.
Drawing from this invaluable input, the EEC aims to revise and refine the EEC Phase 2 master plan, with a focus on promoting sustainable industrial development, modernizing infrastructure, prioritizing environmental sustainability, enhancing the country’s competitiveness, offering comprehensive public services, reducing operational obstacles and costs, and ensuring seamless connectivity of infrastructure systems. Moreover, it seeks to create contemporary, convenient, and safe cities to elevate the quality of life for citizens.Secretary-General Chula reaffirmed the commitment to complete the EEC Phase 2 master plan in its entirety, presenting it for consideration to the EEC Policy Committee before submitting it to the Cabinet for approval. The comprehensive development framework for EEC Phase 2 revolves around five crucial aspects.
Representatives of government agencies, private enterprises, and local communities hailing from the three provinces within the EEC – Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong attended the public hearing.4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/stakeholders-meet-to-shape-future-of-eastern-economic-corridor-eec/ - Thai woman with golden face tickles taxi driver’s funny bone on TikTokPhoto via TikTok/ @maekaijae195. In a humorous incident that amused Thai netizens, a woman from Thailand, took to TikTok to apologise to a taxi driver whom she had inadvertently startled with her golden face. The woman, Nitcha Punnapon, had her face covered in gold leaves after undergoing the Na Na Thong ceremony, and it had […]Photo via TikTok/ @maekaijae195.
In a humorous incident that amused Thai netizens, a woman from Thailand, took to TikTok to apologise to a taxi driver whom she had inadvertently startled with her golden face. The woman, Nitcha Punnapon, had her face covered in gold leaves after undergoing the Na Na Thong ceremony, and it had quite a surprising effect on the unsuspecting cabbie.
Sharing the tale on her TikTok account, Maekaijae195, Nitcha posted a video featuring her golden face, along with a caption expressing an apology to the taxi driver. She explained that she had been waiting for a taxi in front of a temple at 1 am, adorned with golden leaves. Her intention behind going through the Na Na Thong ceremony was to enhance her charm and prosperity.
In the video, Nitcha disclosed the cabbie’s reaction, which turned out to be rather flattering.
“You are beautiful already. I am sure that the ceremony will make you more beautiful and charming as you wish. Your beauty is gonna torture men. They will be obsessed with you!”
His kind words, however, did not alleviate the initial shock caused by her golden appearance.
In a subsequent video, Nitcha urged her followers not to laugh at her, emphasising that the ceremony held deep personal significance for her. She then proceeded to explain the process of the Na Na Thong ritual, revealing that she had covered her face with 108 pieces of gold leaves and chanted for an astonishing five hours.
Nitcha later granted an interview with ThaiRath, where she recounted the events surrounding the Na Na Thong ceremony, which took place on August 1. The ritual commenced at 7.19pm and lasted until midnight. During the ceremony, the officiant advised all participants, including Nitcha, to keep the gold leaves on their faces for as long as possible, as it was believed to enhance the sacred and beneficial outcomes.
Consequently, Nitcha chose not to wash her face after the ceremony, unaware of the hilarious effect it would have on the unsuspecting taxi driver later on.
Despite receiving some negative comments, labelling her as gullible for believing in such rituals, Nitcha remained undeterred. She asserted her unwavering belief in the power of the ceremony and expressed her happiness at having taken part in it.
Nitcha’s story gained attention from various news agencies, highlighting the impact the Na Na Thong ceremony had on her life.
The Na Na Thong ceremony, also known as the golden face ceremony, holds great significance among the Thai people. Participants have faith that adorning their faces or bodies with gold leaves, while chanting sacred words, will lead them to success in their careers or businesses. However, those who partake in the ritual are expected to adhere to specific moral guidelines, including refraining from lying, controlling anger, and respecting Buddhist precepts.
Nitcha’s unintentional spooking of the taxi driver serves as a lighthearted reminder of the intriguing cultural practices and beliefs that continue to thrive in Thailand.
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4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/thai-woman-with-golden-face-tickles-taxi-drivers-funny-bone-on-tiktok/ - Pheu Thai postpones announcement on coalition blocPhumtham said the press briefing must be postponed after parliament president put off the joint sitting to vote on a new prime minister indefinitely pending the Constitutional Court’s decision whether it will accept the petition on the rejected re-nomination of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat for deliberation or not. The Pheu Thai party has […]
Phumtham said the press briefing must be postponed after parliament president put off the joint sitting to vote on a new prime minister indefinitely pending the Constitutional Court’s decision whether it will accept the petition on the rejected re-nomination of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat for deliberation or not.
The Pheu Thai party has postponed Thursday’s planned press conference on the formation of the Pheu Thai-led coalition bloc after the parliament president put off Friday’s parliamentary vote for a new prime minister.
After Pheu Thai announced to break away from the MOU signed with the eight-party alliance and to exclude the election-winning Move Forward party on Wednesday, it said the party would give the details on what parties will join its own prospective coalition government on Thursday.Pheu Thai’s deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said the press briefing must be postponed after parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha put off the joint sitting to vote on a new prime minister indefinitely pending the Constitutional Court’s decision whether it will accept the petition on the rejected re-nomination of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat for deliberation or not. The court rescheduled the date for considering the case for August 16. (TNA)Previous articleSrettha not involved in alleged tax avoidance, affirms SansiriNext articleConstitutional Court postpones considering Pita’s re-nomination case
4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/pheu-thai-postpones-announcement-on-coalition-bloc/ - 8 killed and 3 injured after pickup collides with train near BangkokPhoto via Facebook/ Nititham Cheevatham A pickup truck collided with a train in the early hours of this morning killing eight Thai people and injuring three others near Klong Udon Chonlajon in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok. Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers and a rescue team promptly rushed to the scene at approximately 3am today, August […]Photo via Facebook/ Nititham Cheevatham
A pickup truck collided with a train in the early hours of this morning killing eight Thai people and injuring three others near Klong Udon Chonlajon in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok.
Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers and a rescue team promptly rushed to the scene at approximately 3am today, August 4. They found a train, laden with containers, positioned on the railway tracks. Around 50 meters away from the train’s front, lay a completely wrecked bronze Isuzu pickup.
According to the police report, the victims were identified as five men and three women, all found dead along the railway. The three injured individuals were swiftly transported to the hospital, with one of them in critical condition, suffering from a broken left arm and right leg. The other two sustained relatively milder injuries, comprising of wounds and bruises.
The pickup driver, 55 year old Wichai Yulek, miraculously escaped the accident unharmed and waited at the scene to provide his account of the incident. Wichai recounted that he and 11 other colleagues were en route from Bua Roi Temple in the Latkrabang district of Bangkok to a fish farm in the Klong Udom district of Chachoengsao province.
As they approached the railway, Wichai noticed the oncoming train and came to a stop. However, one of the passengers urged him to proceed, assuring him that they could cross the railway in time. Tragically, they could not make it in time, and the train collided with the back of the pickup, where most of the colleagues were seated.
In a contrasting account reported by Channel 8, it was suggested that the driver might not have noticed the approaching train due to poor visibility caused by the dark accident spot and the elevated position of the railway, creating a blind spot for motorists. Disturbingly, pictures shared by news agencies revealed the absence of a barrier gate or warning light at the location to signal motorists about the oncoming train.
Suraphat Prasop, a 20 year old passenger who suffered injuries, recalled the terrifying moment. Many of his colleagues were asleep when the incident occurred, but he quickly realized that the train would collide with the pickup.
Displaying immense bravery, Suraphat decided to jump out of the vehicle to save his life. He urged his colleagues to do the same, and in those terrifying moments, he heard the train whistle three times before the crash occurred.
The fish farm they were heading to was just 5 kilometres away from the accident scene.
The rescue team promptly transferred the eight dead bodies to the Chachoengsao Charity Cemetery for an autopsy. Additionally, relevant departments have set up a centre to aid the deceased’s relatives in retrieving the bodies for the funeral ceremony.
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4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/8-killed-and-3-injured-after-pickup-collides-with-train-near-bangkok/ - Constitutional Court postpones considering Pita’s re-nomination caseThe court has rescheduled for August 16 to consider whether it will accept the case for deliberation after the Ombubsman lodged the petition, asking the court to rule whether the parliamentary vote to reject the re-nomination of Pita Limjaroenrat is unconstitutional. The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection […]
The court has rescheduled for August 16 to consider whether it will accept the case for deliberation after the Ombubsman lodged the petition, asking the court to rule whether the parliamentary vote to reject the re-nomination of Pita Limjaroenrat is unconstitutional.
The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection of the Move Forward party leader renomination as prime minister.
The court has rescheduled for August 16 to consider whether it will accept the case for deliberation after the Ombubsman lodged the petition, asking the court to rule whether the parliamentary vote to reject the re-nomination of Pita Limjaroenrat is unconstitutional.A joint sitting of the two houses of parliament voted to reject the re-nomination on July 19, citing the parliamentary rule prohibits the resubmission of a failed motion in the same session. The Constitutional Court on Thursday did not issue an order to delay the next prime ministerial voting, scheduled for tomorrow.
After the court’s statement, Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has postponed Friday’s planned joint sitting to vote for a new prime minister pending the Constitutional Court’s decision on the rejected re-nomination of Move Forward party leader. (TNA)Previous articlePheu Thai postpones announcement on coalition blocNext articleProtesters burn effigies outside Pheu Thai Party HQ
4 August 04 2023Thailandhttps://bkknewsstation.com/constitutional-court-postpones-considering-pitas-re-nomination-case/ - Phuket and Penang – Best Friends ForeverPhuket and Penang have signed a friendship agreement that will further cement the two island’s shared cultural history. Phuket Today talks to two of the instigators of this historic agreement, Khoo Salma from the Penang Heritage Trust and Phuket historian Ajarn Pranee Sakulpipatana. source
Phuket and Penang have signed a friendship agreement that will further cement the two island’s shared cultural history. Phuket Today talks to two of the instigators of this historic agreement, Khoo Salma from the Penang Heritage Trust and Phuket historian Ajarn Pranee Sakulpipatana.
source4 August 04 2023Thailand on youtubehttps://bkknewsstation.com/phuket-and-penang-best-friends-forever/ - Heavy rain probable across Thailand due to southwesterly monsoon influencePicture courtesy of Adityan Ramkumar, Unsplash. The latest weather update indicates a 60% chance of heavy rain in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, and Bangkok today. The southwesterly monsoon blowing across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is the cause, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast for the next 24 […]Picture courtesy of Adityan Ramkumar, Unsplash.
The latest weather update indicates a 60% chance of heavy rain in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, and Bangkok today.
The southwesterly monsoon blowing across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is the cause, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast for the next 24 hours. The monsoon, accompanied by a low-pressure area near the coast of northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin, will continue to bring downpours to parts of Thailand, with northern and eastern regions most affected. Some areas in the northeast are also expected to experience severe rainfall.
Across the north, there’s a 60 % chance of rain and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some parts of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, and Tak. Temperatures range from 24-26 degrees Celsius at the lowest to 30-33 degrees Celsius at the peak. The southwest winds are blowing at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour.
In the northeast, the chances of rain and thunderstorms are 60%, with some areas, including Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani, experiencing heavy to severe rain. Temperatures will hover between 23-26 degrees Celsius to 28-36 degrees Celsius. Southwest winds here have a speed of 10-25 kilometres per hour.
The central region, primarily Kanchanaburi, Uthai Thani, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon, has a 40% chance of thunderstorms. The temperature will be between 24-27 degrees Celsius and 33-36 degrees Celsius. The southwest wind speed is 10-25 kilometres per hour, reported KhaoSod.
In the east, the probability of thunderstorms is 60%, with heavy rain in parts of Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Temperatures are expected to range from 24-28 degrees Celsius at low to 30-33 degrees Celsius at peak. Southwest winds are blowing at a speed of 20-35 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves about 2 metres high and areas with thunderstorms have waves higher than 2 metres.
In the southeast coast of the southern region, the thunderstorms cover 40% of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Temperatures fall between 24-28 degrees Celsius and rise to 33-36 degrees Celsius. Southwest wind speed is 15-35 kilometres per hour. The sea features waves 1 to 2 metres high, with more than 2 metres high waves away from the coast.
In the southwest coast of the southern region, the thunderstorms comprise 60% of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun. Temperatures fall between 24-27 degrees Celsius and rise to 31-34 degrees Celsius. From Phuket province and upwards, southwest winds are blowing at a speed of 20-35 kilometres per hour, and the sea has waves roughly 2 metres high, with waves exceeding 2 metres in thunderstorm areas. From Krabi province and downwards, the southwest wind speed is 15-35 kilometres per hour. The sea has waves that are 1-2 metres high, with waves over two metres high in thunderstorm zones.
In Bangkok and surrounding provinces, there’s a 60 % chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures may range from 26-28 degrees Celsius to 33-35 degrees Celsius. The Southwest wind is blowing at a speed of 10-25 kilometres per hour.
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