Police from Wang Khon Daeng Police Station rushed to the scene on the descent of Khao San Pu Tone mountain after receiving a report from the Sajjaputthadham Foundation in Kabin Buri district. The bus, registered in Udon Thani, sustained severe front-end damage following a collision with a 22-wheel green container trailer, which was registered in Pathum Thani. The impact caused the green trailer to crash into the rear of a white truck registered in Nakhon Ratchasima. Seven people, including the bus driver, died in the ensuing fire. Meanwhile, 40 injured passengers were transported to Kabinburi and Na Di hospitals for…
Author: Asia News Network
SEOUL – Social media is flooded with wellness trends, and when it comes to content pushed on the feeds of women, menstruation is one of the largest topics. Lately, one idea has been gaining traction online, the notion that the luteal phase — the part of the menstrual cycle just before one’s period — makes you look and feel “ugly.” On TikTok and X, users describe this phase as turning them into “the ugliest person alive,” pointing to bloating, breakouts, mood swings and cravings. While recognizing the pattern can itself feel validating, many wonder why their bodies betray them each…
HÀ NỘI — A study by Hà Nội University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, has found that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factor of Việt Nam’s national power grid in 2024 reached 0.681 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) for every megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity produced, a 3.2 per cent increase from 2023. Researchers attributed the rise to a 17.7 per cent surge in coal-fired electricity output, which made up 49.5 per cent of the national mix. The increase signals a shift back toward more carbon-intensive energy, with experts warning that Việt…
SINGAPORE – When Jane’s (not her real name) former husband picked up her six-year-old son at her home in May 2024, she had little reason to believe the weekend visit would be any different from the past. Although the divorce was acrimonious, they stayed civil for their son’s sake. They have only one child. Jane, 35, was awarded care and control of their son, according to court documents The Straits Times saw. The arrangement, since their divorce in 2021, was for her former husband to spend time with their son on the weekends, with Jane caring for him after his…
Following the Department of Special Investigation (DSI)’s decision to classify the case involving China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co., Ltd. as a special case—after its 30-storey construction project for the State Audit Office collapsed during last month’s earthquake—officials launched a large-scale investigation. A task force was formed to probe nominee shareholder allegations and conduct raids and evidence seizures across multiple locations. After gathering sufficient evidence, the DSI obtained arrest warrants from the Criminal Court for four individuals: Chuanling Zhang, a key shareholder of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Manas Srianan Prachuap Sirikhet Sophon Meechai as well as for the company itself as…
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will make an official visit to Cambodia on Wednesday to mark the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties, the government spokesman said on Sunday. Government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said Paetongtarn would visit Cambodia on Wednesday and Thursday at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Jirayu said Paetongtarn would attend a reception ceremony at the Cambodian Prime Minister’s Office and hold a full-delegation meeting with her Cambodian counterpart. During the meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office, the two prime ministers will jointly chair a ceremony to launch the official logo marking the 75th anniversary of Thai-Cambodian…
SEOUL – Twenty-six-year-old Lee Jung-woo — not his real name — has been living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at least since he was diagnosed at 10 years old. For over a decade, he relied on a steady prescription of methylphenidate, the core ingredient in the most widely used ADHD medications in South Korea. But when his regular hospital unexpectedly shut down, a new challenge emerged: finding a place that still had his medicine. “It’s like a treasure hunt,” Lee said. “I’ve called more than 20 hospitals trying to find one that prescribes the same medicine I’ve taken since childhood.”…
MANILA – The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said it has at least 421 documents, nine photos and nearly 16 hours of audio and video files that it would use as evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte when he faces the tribunal again in September. These were among the details of the evidence that the prosecution had at hand in its response to an order by the Pre-Trial Chamber 1 of the ICC to disclose information ahead of the confirmation of charges hearing on Sept. 23. The confirmation of charges would determine whether the court would proceed with…
A recent report has shed light on the extensive scale of illegal gambling in Thailand, estimating its value at a staggering 1.1 trillion baht annually and revealing the involvement of government officials and politicians. The findings have emerged amidst a national debate regarding the potential legalisation of comprehensive entertainment complexes, which would include casinos. The government’s initial push to introduce legislation for these complexes was ultimately delayed due to political disagreements and concerns about global economic factors. The government’s interest in legalising entertainment complexes is partly driven by the desire to capture revenue from the existing illegal gambling market, which…
ZHEMGANG – A herd of 11 elephants has, for the first time, moved from Sarpang to Zhemgang, leaving Tingtibi residents without water for two days after destroying the water pipes. The elephants reached Bakaling (Nabey) in Tama-Berti Chiwog under Trong Gewog at around 3pm on 12 April and returned to their previous habitat at around 4am on 14 April. Bakaling is about 90 km from Gelephu and 7 km from Tingtibi towards Gelephu. The elephants also partly damaged three temporary labour camps in Bakaling and consumed the alcohol at the camps. The elephants followed the ancient trail along Chablaychhu in…