THE WIFE of a zookeeper who was mauled to death by some lions at Safari World open zoo in Bangkok’s Khan Na Yao district denied he was depressed or suicidal, TV Channel 7 said this evening (Sep. 10). Ms. Rattanaporn Chitphakdee, the wife of Mr. Jian, approximately 50 years of age, told reporters that
Day: September 10, 2025
Lions at open zoo maul caretaker to death
SOME lions at a private open zoo in Bangkok’s Khan Na Yao district badly mauled a zookeeper who later died through severe blood loss at Intharak Hospital as tourists tried their best to help, Amarin TV and Neawna newspaper said today (Sep. 10). Before the tragic incident the caretaker, only identified as Mr. Jian,
Read more‘Thaksinism’ continues to stay in politics even with founder behind bars: Academic
By Thai Newsroom Reporters “THAKSINISM” WILL likely keep its presence felt in Thailand’s political landscape albeit with diminished bargaining power despite its founder/de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra being literally put behind bars, supposedly serving his one-year jail term, remarked a noted academic today (Sep.10). Though Thaksin was yesterday sent back to jail
Read moreCabinet nod for extending 7% VAT rate for another year
THE CABINET has approved in principle a draft royal decree to be issued under the Revenue Code for extending the 7% VAT rate for another year from Oct. 1, 2025 till Sep. 30, 2026 to stimulate the economy, Naewna newspaper said this morning. Mr. Pinsai Suraswadi, director-general of the Revenue Department, said the Finance
Read more