Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of the popular South Korean girl group, Blackpink, recently visited the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. She shared photos from her trip on her Instagram account (@lalalalisa_m), which boasts 94.5 million followers. Lisa explored various ruins and temples in Ayutthaya after the Blackpink World Tour [BORN PINK] Bangkok concerts in late May.
In an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s birth in 2027, the Thai government recently approved an Education Ministry proposal to submit his name to UNESCO for listing among the world’s eminent personalities.
Mai Wongwiangkham, a 55yearold Lao tour guide, found himself in a predicament after being charged by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) for possessing 14kg of heroin in 2016. The ONCB accused Mai of smuggling the drugs into the kingdom while driving to Nong Khai to pick up Thai tourists bound for Laos. As part of the prosecution efforts, the ONCB impounded Mai’s Chery sedan, valued at approximately 350,000 baht.
Six individuals, including three men and three women, were recently arrested in Surat Thani for their involvement in a fraudulent tour operation. The suspects allegedly sold fake overseas tour packages, scamming their customers out of roughly 27 million baht. The arrests took place at the suspects’ office in Phun Phin district in the Southern Thai province.
In a recent operation, officers from Provincial Police Region 5 and the Immigration Bureau arrested a Chinese national and 12 accomplices on charges of running an online scam. Pol Lt Gen Piya Tawichai, the Provincial Police Region 5 commissioner, reported that the arrest was made after receiving a tipoff about a group of scammers operating in Chiang Rai city.
On June 3, 2023, a grand ceremony was held at Kanchanaphisek Meeting Hall in Group 3, Ang Thong Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province, to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The event commenced at 18:00 hrs, and Mr. Chayaphon Intrasupa, the District Chief of Koh Samui, presided over the ceremony. Distinguished guests, including Mr. Suthamma Samthong, Deputy Mayor, and Mr. Pakorn Kanchanaphon, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Koh Samui, attended the event. Representatives from various government agencies, state enterprises, executives, officials, civil servants, and residents of Koh Samui District also participated in the ceremony, showcasing their unity and continued support for the monarchy.
A fantastic opportunity awaits durian gardeners, other farmers, and individuals affected by chemical use as a free health checkup event is being organized. Registration can be easily completed through Google Forms, and the event offers participants the flexibility to choose the date and location that suits them best.
Small breweries and local distilleries in Thailand are optimistic about their future if the Move Forward Party (MFP) forms a coalition government and implements changes to liberalize the alcohol industry, as promised. Due to the current strict laws and regulations controlling production and retailing, these businesses have found it difficult to survive in a heavily monopolized market.
Pol Maj Gen Ekkaraj Limsangkat, the commander of the Highway Police Division, faced an unexpected transfer to an inactive post at the Operations Centre of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Tuesday. The reassignment comes after allegations surfaced of receiving kickbacks from overloaded lorries. The transfer order, effective immediately, was signed by CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej. In the meantime, Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the commander of the AntiCorruption Division (ACD), has taken over Pol Maj Gen Ekkaraj’s position until further notice.
Surat Thani, a popular resort province in Thailand, has experienced a significant increase in international visitor numbers this year. According to the provincial governor, more than 1.5 million foreign visitors have arrived since January, representing a 155% increase from the same period last year.