Picture courtesy of American Public Power Association. Unsplash In southern Kamala, Phuket, a nine-hour power outage is scheduled today due to maintenance work on the local high-voltage power distribution network. The outage…
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Common mistakes to avoid while learning Thai
Thai is a tonal language, with five tones and various vowel sounds, so pronunciation is crucial to avoid misunderstandings. Literal translations from Thai to English or vice versa can result in inaccuracies…
Foreign nationals in Phuket donate blood amid Rh-negative shortage
Photo by Phuket Immigration. In an uplifting gesture of community unity, the Immigration Department of Phuket extended heartfelt appreciation to the 121 foreign nationals who donated blood at a special drive held…
Everything ready for ailing Thai elephant’s arrival from Sri Lanka on July 2nd
Everything is set for the historic return of Sak Surin, a Thai elephant, to Thailand after being away for nearly two decades. This will be the first time a Thai elephant is…
Ancient Obnoi ravine: Chiang Mai’s hidden beauty set to become major tourist attraction
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod: A local government council in Chiang Mai has discovered an enchanting ravine known as ‘Obnoi’, which is believed to be thousands of years old. The narrow passage, resembling…
Myanmar making some progress but fragile – World Bank
Myanmar’s economy is showing signs of improvement, although it remains fragile. The World Bank reports that economic growth is uneven, with the poorest bearing the brunt. Despite a predicted 3% increase in…
Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)
Chaos continues to grip France as violent riots erupt across the nation’s major cities, fueled by outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager. The situation has escalated significantly, with over…
Traditional and modern creativity adds panache to a Southern city
Next month, Nakhon Si Thammarat will host the fifth edition of the “Creative Nakhon” festival, aimed at promoting the city as a creative destination. The event will showcase local artists and their…
Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US: Pentagon
The Pentagon has stated that the Chinese spy balloon shot down by a US fighter jet over the Atlantic in February did not collect intelligence during its flight across the United States….
Pheu Thai’s leverage may be getting stronger
Amidst the aftermath of the May election, the Pheu Thai Party initially seemed to be on the verge of collapse. However, with 141 seats won, it still has the potential to be…