Category: General

‘Half-Half Plus’ Registration Opens, Sees Massive First-Day Demand

Bangkok: The first-day registration for Thailand’s “Half-Half Plus” co-payment stimulus scheme saw overwhelming public demand, quickly filling most available slots. Registration, which is open from October 20 to 26 via the Paotang app, saw approximately 17.5 million of the 20 million slots filled within the first five hours of opening.

Bangkok Unveils Traffic Management Plan for Samsen Road Ahead of School Term

Bangkok: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has introduced a detailed traffic management plan for Samsen Road to ease congestion as the new school term begins on October 27th. The plan includes adjustments to traffic lanes and signal lights aimed at facilitating a smoother commute for parents during peak hours. According

Residents Reclaim Land After 30-Year Encroachment Dispute

Nong ya kaew: The people of Nong Ya Kaew and Nong Chan have had their encroached land returned. Owners of several plots of land in Ban Nong Ya Kaeo and Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung subdistrict, Sa Kaeo province, have accepted the prospect of losing their land to Cambodians who

Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off in Thailand Amid Rising Veggie Prices

Bangkok: Thailand’s annual Vegetarian Festival began its preliminary phase on Monday, with large crowds in key areas like Yaowarat and Phuket despite a sharp increase in vegetable prices caused by recent floods. The nine-day festival officially starts on Tuesday (Oct. 21-29), but many started a day early for the traditional

Samsen Police Station Demolition and Road Resurfacing to Conclude in Two Weeks

Bangkok: Demolition of the Samsen Police Station building has been expedited, and road surfaces have been adjusted with completion anticipated in 14 days. According to Thai News Agency, the accelerated efforts also include a proposal for private agencies to investigate the cause of a giant sinkhole and disclose findings to

Cambodian Man’s Attempted Gold Shop Heist Foiled After Dropping Loot

Bang sao thong: “Yong,” a Cambodian man, has been arrested after a failed robbery attempt at a gold shop in the Bang Sao Thong area, where he inadvertently left behind the stolen gold. Yong used ping pong bombs in an effort to facilitate his escape but ultimately dropped the loot

Immunity: The Dangers of Electronic Cigarettes Destroying Your Health

Bangkok: Although e-cigarettes are considered a prohibited item, and possession of them is considered an offense, their prevalence among children and young people continues to be high. Police are also intensifying their crackdown, with tens of thousands of items seized recently. According to Thai News Agency, authorities are concerned about