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Heroic Rescue at Kata Beach Swift Action Saves Lives On July 11, 2025, a lifeguard at Kata Beach in Phuket heroically rescued two French children, aged 12, caught in a powerful rip current. Using a surfboard, the lifeguard navigated rough seas to bring the unsupervised boy and girl to safety. With Phuket welcoming 12 million
Protecting Local Industry Economic Risks of Imports Thai pig farmers, led by the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand, are urging the government to reject US pork imports as a trade concession to reduce the looming 36% tariff on Thai goods, effective August 1, 2025. Sittiphan Thanakiatpinyo, the association’s president, warns that such imports could devastate
Protest Ends with Renewed Plans Demonstrators Demand Policy Review On July 8, 2025, cannabis advocates from the Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future network concluded their two-day protest outside the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi but pledged to return on July 16 to challenge new cannabis regulations. The rally, sparked by concerns over restrictive policies, drew hundreds,
Strict New Regulations Enforced Medical-Only Focus Implemented Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is implementing stringent regulations to transform the country’s 18,000 cannabis dispensaries into medical clinics by the end of 2025, with only 2,000 expected to meet the new standards. Dr. Somlerk Jeungsmarn, head of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, predicts most
Urgent Weather Alert Issued DDPM Warns of Flood Risks On July 7, 2025, Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued a critical alert for 33 provinces, forecasting flash floods, landslides, and rising river levels from July 6 to 12. The warning, driven by heavy rainfall predictions, targets high-risk areas, particularly along the Mekong
Prolonged Rally in Nonthaburi Advocates Demand Policy Clarity On July 7, 2025, cannabis advocates from the Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future Network launched an extended protest outside the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi, opposing potential moves to recriminalize cannabis. The rally, drawing hundreds of supporters, reflects growing tensions since cannabis was decriminalized in 2022, with 10,000
Chaotic Rollout of Co-Pay Scheme System Crashes Under Demand The Tiew Thai Khon La Krung campaign, launched on July 1, 2025, to boost domestic tourism, collapsed into disarray within minutes of opening registrations. Designed to subsidize up to 50% of hotel costs during Thailand’s low season, the program aimed to revive the tourism sector, which
Celebrating a Global Sensation Skincare Expert Wins Cake Sponsorship On July 4, 2025, Khao Kheow Open Zoo announced that skincare expert Amata Chaikriangkrai, known as Phi Foong, won a bidding contest to sponsor a 100,000-baht birthday cake for Moo Deng, the beloved pygmy hippopotamus turning one on July 10. The auction, held in Sri Racha,
Heightened Weather Risks Ahead ONWR Issues Storm Alert Thailand faces increased risks of heavy rainfall and tropical storms from August to October 2025, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR). The northern and northeastern regions are particularly vulnerable to flash floods, runoff, and river overflows. With 2024 seeing 1.2 million rai of
Overwhelming Public Response System Crash Frustrates Users On July 1, 2025, the launch of Thailand’s “Tiew Thai Khon La Krueng” travel subsidy campaign was met with unprecedented enthusiasm, as thousands of Thai citizens rushed to register, causing the system to crash within hours. The initiative, designed to boost domestic tourism during the low season, saw
Urgent Weather Alert Issued Preparing for Natural Disasters On June 30, 2025, Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued a critical warning for 17 provinces, urging residents to prepare for flash floods, landslides, and forest runoff from July 1 to July 5. The alert follows severe flooding in areas like Phaya Mengrai, Chiang
Three Suspects Arrested Busting Wildlife Traffickers On June 26, 2025, Thai police arrested three men involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking network smuggling orangutans from Indonesia. The suspects, identified as Sama Ngo, 69, in Songkhla; Pongsakorn Saengprapai, 29, in Prachuap Khiri Khan; and Supawat Weerawongwiwat, 43, in Bangkok, were apprehended for selling the animals, with
