Category: General

Okra Mucus: Unveiling Its Health Benefits and Precautions

Chiang mai: Okra, commonly recognized for its slimy texture, has recently garnered attention for the health benefits of its “mucus,” which is essentially a form of soluble dietary fiber. Dr. Pitthaporn Wattanawitwat, an endocrinologist at the Sripathana Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, highlights the significant role dietary fiber

DSI Arrests Another Human Trafficking Suspect in International Scam

Chonburi: DSI arrests another suspect in a transnational scam that lured victims to work in the Philippines. The Investigative, Tracing, and Intelligence Center arrested Ms. Pennapa, a suspect under Criminal Court arrest warrant No. 1798/2568 dated March 15, 2025, for the offense of “colluding by agreement of two or more

Thailand-Cambodia JBC Meeting in Chanthaburi Province Faces Delays

Chanthaburi: The much-anticipated Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia in Chanthaburi Province has faced unexpected delays, with the official announcement of the meeting’s results originally scheduled for 6:00 PM yet to be made. Media outlets continue to monitor the venue, eagerly awaiting the release of the official

Spicy Food and Liver Cancer: Unveiling the Misconceptions

Bangkok: A recent discussion has raised questions about the relationship between spicy food consumption and the risk of liver cancer, particularly concerning the notion that eating spicy food increases the risk of dying from liver cancer by 20%. According to Thai News Agency, this claim lacks scientific grounding, as the

New Scam Revealed by Call Center Gang: Video Calls to Deceive Victims

Bangkok: Cyber police have refunded money to victims of a call center gang posing as Subdistrict Administrative Organization officials inspecting land and tricking them into installing a land compensation refund application. This scam, which led to them transferring over 800,000 baht, is a scam targeting the elderly. According to Thai

City Officer Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Sirindhorn Overpass

Bangkok: A tragic accident claimed the life of a city police officer when the motorcycle she was riding crashed into the back of a sedan at the foot of the outbound Sirindhorn overpass on Borommaratchachonnani Road. The incident occurred in the Taling Chan Subdistrict and District, where emergency services were

Phuket Kicks Off 200th Vegetarian Festival

Phuket: Thousands of devotees gathered in Phuket on Monday to officially mark the start of the annual Vegetarian Festival with the sacred ritual of raising the Go Teng pole, a ceremony of special significance as the tradition celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. According to Thai News Agency, thousands gathered