Thai Economy Stable as Government Tackles Earthquake Aftermath

 

Government meeting to assess earthquake damages on March 29 | Photo via Royal Government House

 

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has assured that the recent earthquake, despite causing significant damage to up to 5,500 buildings in Bangkok, has not disrupted Thailand's economy. Authorities estimate potential financial losses at 100 billion baht but are committed to supporting affected individuals.

 

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Lottery Fans Eye Lucky Numbers Following Shinawatra Family's Monk Visit

 

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Lottery enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement, hoping to identify potential lucky numbers for the upcoming April 1 draw. This anticipation follows a recent visit by Aim Pinthongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong, daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to a revered monk.

 

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Bhumjaithai Party Mulls Expulsion of MP Ekkarat for Rival Event Attendance

 

Bhumjaithai MP Ekkarat Changlao | Photo via spacebar.th

 

The Bhumjaithai Party is weighing the expulsion of Khon Kaen MP Ekkarat Changlao after his attendance at a Kla Dharma Party event in the region. The meeting, held to establish a new Kla Dharma branch, has sparked discussions within Bhumjaithai regarding Ekkarat's future within their ranks.

 

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NBTC Chairman Faces Criticism Over Delayed SMS Quake Alerts in Bangkok

 

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A member of Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has openly criticised Chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, blaming him for delays and failures in SMS earthquake alerts following the powerful tremors felt in Bangkok on Friday.

 

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TMD Assures Safety as Minor Aftershock Felt in Bangkok High-Rises

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has confirmed that a minor aftershock from an earthquake in Myanmar, felt in several tall buildings around Bangkok today, poses no threat to Thailand. At 11.08 am on March 31, some residents in high-rise buildings experienced shaking, prompting temporary evacuations.

 

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False Alarm at Police Hospital Amid Earthquake Fears; Structural Safety Reassured

 

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This morning, Police Hospital witnessed chaos as patients and the public swiftly evacuated, fearing the building was about to collapse. Medical personnel moved patients to safety, spurred by a misunderstanding fueled by social media images of another building, Ratchaburi Direkrit Building, tilting. However, hospital authorities quickly calmed fears, assuring that their structure remained sound and undamaged.

 

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Parliament Prepares to Debate Thailand's Entertainment Complex Bill

 

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Thailand is gearing up for a critical parliamentary debate on the entertainment complex bill, expected to take centre stage by April 9. The bill, approved by the Cabinet on March 27, is set to be deliberated in the House, as confirmed by chief government whip Wisut Chainarun.

 

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Phuket's Saranrat Pueakpipat Wins Miss Grand Thailand 2025 Crown

 

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In a night brimming with glitz and glamour, Saranrat "Gotchabell" Pueakpipat from Phuket was crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2025 on March 29. This stunning victory not only marks Phuket's third win but also its first back-to-back triumph in the pageant's history.

 

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Bangkok Building Evacuations Triggered by Vibration Reports Despite No Quake

 

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Panic briefly gripped parts of Bangkok as buildings were evacuated in response to reports of mysterious vibrations and cracks, despite official assurances that no earthquake had occurred in Thailand. The incidents unfolded around 10 am on March 31, affecting key locations like Building A of the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road, the Ministry of Labour in Din Daeng, and court buildings on Ratchadaphisek Road.

 

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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Teen at Nonthaburi Petrol Station

 

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Significant progress has been made in the investigation of the tragic stabbing of 17-year-old Anuchit at a petrol station in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of March 26, involved a brutal assault by four youths, resulting in Anuchit being stabbed five times in the chest.

 

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Father in Nakhon Phanom Under Investigation for Alleged Child Assault

 

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Authorities in Nakhon Phanom are investigating a disturbing incident where a father, reportedly under the influence of methamphetamine, allegedly assaulted his young child by submerging the toddler's head underwater. The incident took place in Chum Chon Noi Tai, prompting swift intervention by district officials.

 

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Counterfeit Perfume Operation

 

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In a significant crackdown, Pattaya police have dismantled a counterfeit perfume ring, arresting two women accused of selling fake designer fragrances at a local shopping centre. A total of 226 fake branded scent bottles, potentially posing health risks, were seized during the operation.

 

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Police Bust Illegal Poker Operation in Koh Samui, Arrest Five

 

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Over the past weekend, authorities from Bo Phut Police Station, alongside Surat Thani Immigration officials, conducted a successful raid on an illegal gambling operation in Koh Samui. The suspects were discovered playing poker in a rented building near Khao Phra Hill, following investigations into the Facebook page "Immoreal House Samui," which was allegedly used to organise the gambling events.

 

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Devotees Flock to Chon Buri Temple After Lottery Blessing

 

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Pilgrims are flocking to Wat Khao Chong Lom in Chon Buri’s Si Racha district, drawn by the 9.9-metre statue of Thao Wessuwan Thonglon, following another lottery win attributed to the deity's blessing. This incident marks the fourth first-prize win linked to prayers at the temple this year.

 

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Pattaya Police Investigate Fatal Incident at Abandoned Condo

 

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Pattaya police are investigating the death of 50-year-old Somjai, whose body was discovered at an abandoned eight-story condominium. The incident unfolded when a plan to steal scrap metal and electrical wires from the building took a tragic turn.

 

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