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A ferocious storm swept through Bangkok last weekend, leaving chaos in its wake and sending one mammoth banyan tree crashing down in a rather spectacular and unexpected manner. This natural titan, with roots deep in history and trunk as sturdy as determination itself, wasn’t content with a mere topple—it had to make its grand exit by flattening a series of bank ATMs in front of the Din Daeng 2 Housing Authority office. A moment of wild nature flexing its muscles, you might say. Yet amidst this whirlwind of destruction, one woman’s unyielding spirit stood taller than the storm. As shattered machinery and precarious positions claimed the spotlight, she calmly continued her cash withdrawal inside one of the violently leaning booths. Her zen-like focus mid-chaos was immortalized in a photograph that quickly gained traction online. It seems nothing, not even Mother Nature swinging a heavy right hook, could prevent this woman…

Thailand’s cannabis industry is on the cusp of a monumental transformation. A landscape once brimming with opportunity and audacious entrepreneurial spirit is about to witness a drastic shift, courtesy of the country’s newly imposed regulations. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has unveiled a batch of stringent rules that could see as many as 12,000 cannabis flower shops close their doors by year-end, marking a critical juncture in Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis sector. The announcement was made in no uncertain terms by Dr. Somruek Chungsaman, DTAM Director General, on June 30. The decree heralds an era where the sale of cannabis will fall under the authoritative scrutiny of certified medical professionals, a stipulation that effectively raises the bar for retailers who must now operate within the confines of far stricter prescription mandates—or risk grave consequences, including closure. This regulatory overhaul demands that all cannabis prescriptions be issued exclusively…

Ahoy, weather adventurers! Get ready to grab your raincoat and boots because the clouds above Thailand are preparing quite the show. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has rolled up its sleeves and issued a weather warning which basically translates to “pack an umbrella and maybe a snorkel.” It’s going to start raining cats and dogs, especially in the lush south, with a 40% chance, while the north, northeast, central, and eastern regions, including our dear Bangkok, brace themselves with a 60 to 70% possibility. Yes, there’s no escaping it—Raindrop Festival is here! In the next 24 hours, expect raindrops as big as mangoes in several provinces as the moderate southwest monsoon teams up with a low-pressure sneaky trickster over northern Vietnam. These two shifty culprits invite residents to stay on their toes for dangers related to heavy and accumulated rainfall. Got a sailboat? You might want to reconsider that sunset…

In Bangkok, a motorcyclist’s dangerous crash, a rally sparking coup concerns, and street violence in Pattaya raise alarms over public safety. Meanwhile, Thailand’s evolving legal landscape covers drug enforcement, migrant rights, and community-police relations. Internationally, we cover a subway arson attack in Seoul, Indonesia’s call for justice over a migrant worker’s death in South Korea, …

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially welcomed her expanded role as Minister of Culture following a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle confirmed in the Royal Gazette today. Speaking after the Royal Command announcing her new Cabinet appointments, PM Paetongtarn described the moment as a profound honour. “It is a great royal benevolence to have received the royal …

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Taxi and public transport groups in Phuket have had enough, demanding officials finally take action against the illegal taxis flooding the island’s transport system. And with ride-hailing apps turning a blind eye to the chaos, both passengers and law-abiding drivers are being left to bear the brunt of the growing mess. In a formal complaint …

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MANILA, Philippines — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Tuesday pushes for scholarship programs for police officers and their families following the deaths of two patrolmen in separate operations. Pat. Mark Ornopia Sr. was killed during a snatching incident in Danao City, Cebu last Friday, while Pat. Curtney Baggay was killed during a robbery in

Police arrested two of the seven suspects involved in the robbery of 3.4 million baht in cash at the car park of a shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok last night. Three victims, 35 year old Piyalab, 20 year old Rattaphum, and 29 year old Satjapoj, contacted officers from Phahonyothin Police Station …

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MANILA, Philippines — “Habang umaasa ang taumbayan sa inyo, kayo naman ay may maaasahan sa administrasyong ito.” (While the people are counting on you, you can count on this administration.) This was the promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as they celebrated their 78th founding anniversary on

A shocking hit-and-run in Bangkok’s Phasi Charoen district has left one person dead and another critically injured after a red Mini Cooper ploughed into a motorcycle and sped away. The incident occurred around 6am on Sunday, June 29, near the entrance of Soi Phetkasem 19. The Mini Cooper was reportedly descending a bridge when it …

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