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Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines'
Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines'

Yahoo

time6 days ago

  • Yahoo

Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines'

Officials unveil innovative highway structure designed for extraordinary travelers: 'They are lifelines' Thailand opened two large bridges for vehicle traffic to allow elephants to cross busy roadways without the risk of injury or death, reported Thaiger. Of the bridges, Montri Dechasakulsom, director-general of the Department of Rural Roads, said, "They help ensure that wild elephants and other species can continue their natural journeys without danger." The crossings were engineered to reconnect wildlife corridors that are critical to the elephant herds in the Khao Chamao district in Rayong and the Kaeng Hang Maeo district in Chanthaburi. They are a significant milestone in wildlife protection for Thailand. The two-lane road was raised in key corridors in response to a number of fatal collisions resulting from the expansion of roads and settlements that destroyed the elephants' habitat and cut through vital corridors. Prior to the raising of the road, the animals had no choice but to cross it, resulting in injury and death to both humans and elephants. There were urgent calls from the community for better protection. The bridges are large, with ample room for the elephants to comfortably cross below. The new crossings will help reconnect the ecosystem and protect the elephants. Roads can significantly impact animal habitats and divide populations, making it harder for animals to find mates and maintain population numbers and healthy genetic diversity. This can often lead to a decline in animal populations. The bridge project in Thailand cost 587 million baht (just over $18 million) and is part of a large elephant conservation effort. The bridges incorporated stop areas for cars on both sides, allowing people to conveniently and safely stop and view elephant crossings, thereby minimizing the number of distracted drivers looking at the majestic creatures. This provides added safety. Allowing a safe viewing spot for drivers can help raise awareness that may garner support for further conservation efforts for the elephants and other wildlife. "These bridges are not just roads," Dechasakulsom said. "They are lifelines." Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the the daily Crossword

Dad, 44, dies after drinking only BEER for a month as shocking photo of floor covered in empty bottles emerges
Dad, 44, dies after drinking only BEER for a month as shocking photo of floor covered in empty bottles emerges

The Sun

time24-07-2025

  • The Sun

Dad, 44, dies after drinking only BEER for a month as shocking photo of floor covered in empty bottles emerges

A DAD has died surrounded by over a hundred empty beer bottles after he only drank booze for an entire month. Thaweesak Namwongsa, 44, reportedly suffered a seizure and tragically passed away before paramedics could save him. 3 3 Namwongsa was discovered by his 16-year-old son who lived with him after his parents divorced. The teen revealed his dad had shunned food and was only drinking only beer in the month before his death. He told police he had tried to cook hot meals for his father every day, but he simply refused to eat anything. Then one day when the teenager came home from school he found Namwongsa unconscious after suffering a seizure. Rescue workers from the Siam Rayong Foundation were called to a house in the Ban Chang district of Rayong, Thailand but by the time they arrived the dad-of-one had died. Paramedics recalled finding over 100 empty beer bottles neatly arranged on the bedroom floor. A narrow path had been laid out between them to allow the man to get in and out of his bed. His son said the man started to drink heavily after becoming divorced. It is suspected that this emotional strain could have led him to replace food with beer. Namwongsa's cause of death is yet to be confirmed. An autopsy is set to be performed on the body later this week. Officials do believe the excessive alcohol consumption is likely to have contributed. It comes as at least six people died and dozens more were left fighting for their lives after drinking 'rotgut' booze infused with toxic chemicals in Bangkok. The victims allegedly bought the moonshine spiked with methanol and isopropanol from street stalls. Soon after, they began suffering dizziness, breathing difficulties, and vomiting - telltale symptoms of alcohol poisoning. 3

Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over $90.8 million
Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over $90.8 million

Yahoo

time23-06-2025

  • Yahoo

Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over $90.8 million

BANGKOK (AP) — Over 2 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine has been seized from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand before it was smuggled out of the country, local authorities said Monday. Eight men were arrested Saturday in Rayong province for allegedly attempting to smuggle the nearly 2.4 metric tons (2.6 tons) through the southern border, officials said. They did not elaborate on the intended destination or the drugs' origin. If sold abroad, the drugs are estimated to be worth over 3 billion baht ($90.8 million), Thailand's Department of Special Investigation said. The drugs were packed in plastic bags disguised as corn flour packages. Each contained about one kilogram. Authorities said they also seized a van and a truck believed to be involved in the drug smuggling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked officials for their efforts and told a press conference that 'the government is serious about our policies on drugs." United Nations experts have said neighboring Myanmar is the source of most of the region's methamphetamine and heroin. A report from the U.N. drug agency last month said the illicit trade in methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs is growing quickly in Southeast Asia, with a record level of seizures in 2024 — 236 tons — a 24% increase over 2023. The 'Golden Triangle,' where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet, is famous for the production of opium and heroin, which flourished largely because of the remote location and lax law enforcement. In recent decades, methamphetamine has supplanted opium and heroin because it is easier to make on an industrial scale.

More than two tonnes of crystal meth discovered in tourist boat
More than two tonnes of crystal meth discovered in tourist boat

The Independent

time23-06-2025

  • The Independent

More than two tonnes of crystal meth discovered in tourist boat

More than two metric tons of crystal methamphetamine have been seized from a tourist boat in eastern Thailand. Local authorities announced nearly 2.4 metric tons (2.6 tons) on Monday after they thwarted an attempt to smuggle the illicit drugs out of the country. Eight men were arrested on Saturday in Rayong province in connection with the operation. Officials stated the group was allegedly attempting to transport the narcotics through Thailand's southern border. The Department of Special Investigation estimates the seized drugs to be worth over 3 billion baht ($90.8 million) if sold abroad. The methamphetamine was discovered meticulously packed in plastic bags, each weighing approximately one kilogram, and disguised as corn flour packages. In addition to the drugs and arrests, authorities also confiscated a van and a truck believed to have been used in the smuggling attempt. Officials have not yet elaborated on the intended destination of the drugs or their origin. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked officials for their efforts and told a press conference that 'the government is serious about our policies on drugs." United Nations experts have said neighboring Myanmar is the source of most of the region's methamphetamine and heroin. A report from the U.N. drug agency last month said the illicit trade in methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs is growing quickly in Southeast Asia, with a record level of seizures in 2024 — 236 tons — a 24 per cent increase over 2023. The 'Golden Triangle,' where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet, is famous for the production of opium and heroin, which flourished largely because of the remote location and lax law enforcement. In recent decades, methamphetamine has supplanted opium and heroin because it is easier to make on an industrial scale.

Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal meth worth over US$90.8 million from tourist boat
Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal meth worth over US$90.8 million from tourist boat

CTV News

time23-06-2025

  • CTV News

Thai authorities seize more than 2 tons of crystal meth worth over US$90.8 million from tourist boat

Department of Special Investigation officers stand guard near packages of nearly 2.4 tons of crystal methamphetamine, which were disguised as bags of corn flour, during a news conference in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) BANGKOK — Over 2 metric tons of crystal methamphetamine has been seized from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand before it was smuggled out of the country, local authorities said Monday. Eight men were arrested Saturday in Rayong province for allegedly attempting to smuggle the nearly 2.4 metric tons (2.6 tons) through the southern border, officials said. They did not elaborate on the intended destination or the drugs' origin. If sold abroad, the drugs are estimated to be worth over 3 billion baht (US$90.8 million), Thailand's Department of Special Investigation said. The drugs were packed in plastic bags disguised as corn flour packages. Each contained about one kilogram. Authorities said they also seized a van and a truck believed to be involved in the drug smuggling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked officials for their efforts and told a press conference that 'the government is serious about our policies on drugs.' United Nations experts have said neighboring Myanmar is the source of most of the region's methamphetamine and heroin. A report from the U.N. drug agency last month said the illicit trade in methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs is growing quickly in Southeast Asia, with a record level of seizures in 2024 — 236 tons — a 24% increase over 2023. The 'Golden Triangle,' where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet, is famous for the production of opium and heroin, which flourished largely because of the remote location and lax law enforcement. In recent decades, methamphetamine has supplanted opium and heroin because it is easier to make on an industrial scale.

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