Transforming the Lives of Captive Elephants
The push to end commercial exploitation and restore Thailand’s national treasures to their natural habitat ## The Historical Role of Elephants in Thailand
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SCB and OR Collaborate to Support SMEs with Solar Rooftop Loans
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) continues to promote sustainability among SME entrepreneurs with its SCB SME Green Finance solutions. In partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (OR), the bank has initiated a solar rooftop loan project custommade for PTT gas station dealers.
Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Leads to Police Hunt
On Wednesday, police issued arrest warrants for the owners of a fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat that exploded on Saturday. The blast in tambon Muno of Sungai Kolok district resulted in 12 fatalities, 121 injuries, and damage to 292 houses. The owners, Sompong Nakul and his wife Piyanuch Peungwirawat, failed to report for questioning on Tuesday.
Tourists Threatened by Gunman in Pattaya
Police in Pattaya are searching for a man caught on video holding a group of foreign tourists at gunpoint at the Sor Thor Ro 5 hill viewpoint. The 99second video shows the gunman, who appears to be of foreign descent, aged 2030 years, and about 170 centimeters tall, threatening around 20 men of MiddleEastern appearance. He ordered them to sit down next to each other while wielding a pistol.
Koh Lanta Portuguese Man O’ War Alert
Tourists visiting Koh Lanta island in Krabi province are being warned to avoid swimming in the sea following reported sightings of the deadly siphonophore known as the Portuguese man o’ war. ## Recent Sting Incident
Seized Smuggled Goods: Chinese Owner Arrested in Thailand
On August 2, 2023, Thai police arrested a 28yearold Chinese man, Luo Zhipeng, in connection with a massive cache of smuggled, pirated goods found in a warehouse in Muang district, tambon Phraekasa, Samut Prakan province. The discovery included approximately 100,000 counterfeit items ranging from gas stoves and skateboards to hair clippers, camera bags, and table fans.
Chulalongkorn Business School: Triple Crown Excellence
Chulalongkorn Business School Affirms Its Position as Thailand’s Premier Business School with Prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation ## Achieving the Triple Crown Accreditation
Woman Accused of Leading Romance Scam Gang
Police recently arrested Dueanpen Jitwimolprasert, a 33yearold woman suspected of being the mastermind behind the infamous Busarakham romance scam gang. She was apprehended at a house in tambon Tha Chumpol of Photharam district, Ratchaburi province. The Busarakham gang reportedly used photos of an attractive, wellendowed woman under the alias “Busarakham” on a dating app to lure men into their scheme.
Railway Rubbish Clean-up Initiated After Viral Photos
A joint effort by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been initiated to clean up rubbish along rail tracks near Phaya Thai. The response comes after a Japanese netizen posted pictures of a Kiha183 train, donated by Japan for tourism purposes, passing by what appeared to be a dump site in the area.
Maya Bay Closes for Natural Rehabilitation and Safety
Maya Bay, a beautiful location in Krabi made famous by the Hollywood film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will be closed to the public and tourists for two months during the monsoon season. This closure, lasting from August until September 30th, is aimed at the natural rehabilitation of the area while also prioritizing tourist safety, as strong waves make it difficult for boats to dock at Loh Sama Bay near Koh Phi Phi Le.