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Tragic Discovery: Body of Missing Senegalese Tourist Found in Phuket

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The body of a missing Senegalese tourist, Cheikhonuna Ba, was found on Sunday morning after an extensive search operation. The 22yearold had gone missing on Friday while swimming in the sea off Freedom Beach in tambon Karon, Muang district. The body of a missing Senegalese tourist, Cheikhonuna Ba, was found on Sunday morning after an extensive search operation. The 22yearold had gone missing on Friday while swimming in the sea off Freedom Beach in tambon Karon, Muang district.

Bhumjaithai Party Rejects Coalition with Election Winner Move Forward Party

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The Bhumjaithai Party, which placed third in the May 14 election with 71 House seats, has confirmed its refusal to join a coalition government involving the Move Forward Party (MFP). Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the party remains committed to its initial standpoint and will not participate in a coalition government that includes the MFP.

Legal and Civil Action Considered for Convicted Move Forward MP ‘Ice Rayong’

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The Election Commission (EC) is contemplating legal and civil action against Nakhonchai Khunnarong, a Move Forward Party MP, who ran in the May 14 election despite having a previous criminal conviction and jail time for theft. EC Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong highlighted that Nakhonchai’s candidacy was prohibited under Section 98 of the constitution, which outlines criteria for those running for parliament, including courtordered imprisonment.

Koh Lan’s Green Waters: Waste and Plankton Bloom

richard1 year ago4 mins

Wastewater discharge on Koh Lan is identified as the primary cause of the plankton bloom that turned the sea smelly and green, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). The situation was initially brought to attention when the Facebook page “We Love Pattaya” posted pictures of the unusually green seawater around Koh Lan, a popular island located 7 kilometers off the coast of Pattaya Beach.

Japanese Woman’s Tragic Death in Chiang Mai Hotel

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A 25yearold Japanese woman was found deceased in a hotel room in Chiang Mai, a popular tourist destination in Thailand. The tragic incident occurred on a recent Monday morning, with the hotel staff alerting local police around 10 am. The woman was discovered in the hotel room’s toilet, with a mobile phone charging cable wrapped around her neck.

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Herbal Medicine: A Worthy Alternative in Thai Culture

richard1 year ago5 mins

The Covid19 pandemic has opened new doors for traditional Thai medicine (TTM), as people increasingly embrace herbal remedies. TTM has quickly become an integral part of Thai culture, offering a diverse range of traditional herbs as alternative treatments. The Covid19 pandemic has opened new doors for traditional Thai medicine (TTM), as people increasingly embrace herbal remedies. TTM has quickly become an integral part of Thai culture, offering a diverse range of traditional herbs as alternative treatments.

Senegalese Swimmer Missing in Phuket

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A 22yearold Senegalese man, Cheikhonuna Ba, went missing while swimming at Freedom beach in Phuket on Friday. Fortyfive searchers from Karon municipality and other agencies continued the search operation on Saturday. ## Expanded Search Area

Illegal Resorts on Phu Thap Boek to be Demolished

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered the demolition of three illegally built resorts on Phu Thap Boek, a popular hillside tourism destination in Phetchabun province. Environment Minister Varawut Silpaarcha has tasked his adviser Yuthapol Angkinan, along with an environmental inspector and relevant agencies, to take swift action against the resorts.

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Thaksin Shinawatra’s Potential Return to Thailand

richard1 year ago5 mins

Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be treated as an elderly prisoner if he returns to Thailand to face his jail term, according to the Department of Corrections. Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, announced that her father is set to arrive at Don Mueang airport on August 10. This would mark Thaksin’s first return to Thailand in 17 years.

New Partnership: Siam Piwat and Cathay Pacific Enhance Lifestyle Benefits for Members

richard1 year ago6 mins

Siam Piwat Group, a prominent real estate and retail developer, has joined forces with leading airline Cathay Pacific to provide increased lifestyle benefits to members of both VIZ and Cathay loyalty programs. This collaboration aims to strengthen Siam Piwat’s premium business ecosystem and enhance its ‘Inclusive Luxury Lifestyle Destination’ positioning.