“Compared to the economic downturn caused by SARS that we handled previously, even to the (2008) economic crisis, the situation this time is more severe,” Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam…
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“Can’t thank you enough for believing in me and making this possible. It’s a big jump into the deep end, but I’ve got my swimming shorts on!” Alex Albon Ansusinha,…
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(Photo) Bureau of the Royal Household
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at a private merit making ceremony in Chitralada Palace to celebrate her 87th birthday anniversary today (August 12th) She was accompanied by His…
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Muslims all over the world gather to perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer on August 11, 2019. Muslims across the world are celebrating the first day of the Feast of Sacrifice,…
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Waranya Talatngoen and Natkamon Wassana of Thailand two of the 5 gold medals available in the first day of competition in the Tashkent 2019 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, being held…
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Source: ASEAN SUMMIT 2019 website https://www.asean2019.go.th/en/gallery/
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(Photo) ASEAN SUMMIT 2019 website
U.S. Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, arrived in Bangkok last night (Wednesday) to attend the Post Ministerial Conferences (PMCs) and Related Meetings during the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (52nd…
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(Photo) ASEAN SUMMIT 2019 website
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered the opening speech at the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bangkok on Wednesday, July 31st. The Prime Minister cited a number of outcomes…
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In a speech, delivered from the Amarindra Vinicchaya Throne Hall, where he granted an audience to members of the Royal Family, the Privy Council and the Cabinet, as well as…
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Sunday, July 28, 2019 – Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha leads government’s and parliamentary officials in morning merit-making ceremony at Sanam Luang (Royal Plaza) on the occasion of the 67th birthday anniversary…
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“I have known you (Seripisut) for a long time. We were married on the same day and the weddings were royally sponsored. You were my senior, but today you are…
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“I was asked by several constituents to tell the Prime Minister that his two-term premiership posts were not arrived at gracefully because it was acquired, first, through robbery, and second,…
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“The policy statement of this government contains nothing but three things. It is all in the abstract, it is inconsistent and it is deceitful.” – Future Forward party secretary general…
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“So, you do understand what the 21st century is, don’t you? Please google it. The 21st century is 2001 to 2100. Why ask? Please refer to my paper, which was handed…
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Future Forward MP Sakdinai Noomnu receiving a petition from Mr. Gunn Tattiyakul, representing ‘the Network of Eastern Friends: Agenda of Eastern Change’. The petition demands that the House of Representatives…
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Wednesday, July 24th – Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife, Naraporn, presented flowers and good wishes for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, for a rapid recovery…
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“It is for certain that everyone wants to go to the World Cup, and I am fully committed and determined to take the Thai teamto the World Cup.” Mr. Akira…
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Mr. Paiboon Sudlapa, 72, has been accepted as a full-time undergraduate student of graphic and information design at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University. He…
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“Being an MP is not everything. Even if I am removed as an MP, Thanathorn is still the Future Forward party leader and a candidate for the prime minister’s post….
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(Photo) Government House
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a group photo with his cabinet members today (Tuesday) in front of Government House after they were sworn in before HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra…
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(Photo) Similan national park’s Facebook page
A Similan National Park Facebook post shows a pod of about 100 dolphins in the sea at Koh Hok (6), coordinates: 47P 351883 E 944959 N, off the Similan islands….
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(Photo) Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s Facebook page
Mana Permpoon, Kaeng Krachan national park chief, reported on Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday that rangers found a herd of 16…
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“May all the Buddhists take this holy opportunity to review their conscience and make a resolution to live life with “Piyawaja” (endearing speech), when we refrain from harsh and abusive…
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“Thailand is now fully governed as a democratic country with a constitutional monarch with a parliament that is elected and a government endorsed by parliament. Pending problems will be solved…
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(Photo) Novak Djokovic raises the winner’s trophy/AFP
Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer’s bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the…
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(Photo) Wimbledon
Dylan Alcott is the first ever Wimbledon quad wheelchair singles champion after beating Andy Lapthorne and now holds all Grand Slam singles titles. Credit: #Wimbledon
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(Photo) Simona Halep kisses the Venus Rosewater Dish/AFP
LONDON (Reuters) – Serena Williams’ wait for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final…
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Source: https://www.phralan.in.th/coronation/gallery.php
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(Photo) Government’s House
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a photo with 15 outgoing cabinet members including himself, with an absence of Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chutima Boonyaprapat, Deputy Commerce Minister, today (July 9th)…
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“There are still lingering doubts about the government’s sincerity or worries whether the government will restart the process in the Legislative Council,” “So, I reiterate here, there is no such…
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(Photo) US rejoices after women’s football World Cup win/AFP
(AFP, France) – Politicians, athletes and even an astronaut celebrated the US victory in the women’s World Cup on Sunday, and the mayor of New York announced a ticker tape…
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This official christening photograph released by the Duke and Duchess shows Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex with their son, Archie and the Duchess of Cornwall,…
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(Photo) FILE: People wait to see the sunset from the top of Shwesandaw Pagoda in the ancient city of Bagan February 13, 2015/REUTERS (Soe Zeya Tun )
YANGON (Reuters) – UNESCO inscribed Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan as a World Heritage Site on Saturday, nearly a quarter of a century after the complex of Buddhist temples was…
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(Photo) Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP), Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) published photos of a herd of wild elephants feeding and playing in the mud at Namnao national park on…
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He said today that the Prime Minister had accused politicians of stalling attempts to form the government and had threatened to resort to the “old method” to resolve the problems….
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“If you never actually have a dialogue with people, then inevitably it helps to legitimise those who want to do things in a more violent way,” “We should take a…
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(Photo) Football Association of Thailand
The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) concluded a negotiation with Mr. Akira Nishino, 64, last night (July 1st) to be the head coach of the “War Elephants”, Thailand’s national football team and…
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“This is not the first time that Ja New, or other activists in Thailand, have been attacked in the past few months. This pattern has been repeated and the attacks…
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(Photo) CCTV
U.S. President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), met and shook hands on Sunday in the inter-Korean border village of…
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(Photo) Government’s deputy spokesperson Weerachon Sukondhapatipak
Thailand’s prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attended the G20 Osaka summit on June 28th and 29th in his capacity as ASEAN Chair. Gen Prayut met with world leaders, including U.S. president…
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(Photo) Vin Diesel’s Instagram account
Hollywood action star Vin Diesel, 51, posted a clip to Instagram on Tuesday showing his first-day on the set of the latest sequel in the ‘Fast and Furious’ movie franchise,…
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(Photo) PR Parliament
Pheu Thai’s MP for Lopburi, Udomsak Bualuangngam, and colleagues today (Wednesday) proposed an urgent motion for the House of Representatives to set up an extraordinary committee to consider the establishment…
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Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai – “It took many years, since there were just five founding members, to become a grouping of ten countries. This is not a matter of just…
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Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit – “ASEAN in a year in which Thailand plays a leading role can prove that we can move beyond the fortress of ignorance under…
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“My life is more or less the same as last year but, from now on, I will make myself useful by nurturing this football team and developing the skills of…
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Before 1932 Thailand, or Siam as it was known then, was an absolute monarchy under the Chakri dynasty. It was not until the bloodless Siamese revolution, led by “Khana Ratsadon”,…
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June 23, 2019 – Spouses of ASEAN leaders visited the National Museum of Royal Barges in Bangkok and witnessed a chanting demonstration for the Royal Barge Procession and enjoyed a…
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“May I therefore take this opportunity to invite all of you, the people of ASEAN, present here today and all around the region, to awaken your sense of belonging in…
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered the opening remarks at the 34th ASEAN Summit, focusing on the theme “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability,” the region’s potential, and ASEAN as our…
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s state counselor, seen listening intently and at length to the translation of the afternoon session of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on 22nd…
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ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with Representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly: AIPA during the 34th ASEAN Summit on the 22nd of June at the Athenee Hotel, Bangkok.
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Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai chaired the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting as part of the ASEAN Summit 2019, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, 22nd June 2019.
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“Those who do not appreciate this motherland, do not appreciate what the Monarchy has been doing for us and do not deserve to remain in this country.” – Commander in…
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“We are elected MPs. Do not disappoint the constituents and bring shame to the province you represent by showing your inadequacies. Being an elected MPs is so meaningful. It’s a…
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After playing in the US Open at Pebble Beach at the weekend, Twitter account @smarttimp shows a relaxed Tiger Woods with his children and girlfriend, Erica Herman, clad in matching…
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“For this, I offer my most sincere apology toall people of Hong Kong.” “I will not proceed again with this legislative exercise if these fears and anxieties could not be…
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“Disinformation is a threat to the global community because there is no way you can tell what is true,” “Having an open government will counter disinformation. It’s basically about trusting…
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(Photo) Thousands of protesters dressed in black rallied against Hong Kong’s government/AFP
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in central Hong Kong Sunday against a reviled extradition law, the latest huge demonstration to pile pressure on the city’s embattled leader, despite her…
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“I wish all Thais could donate 10 baht each. All small contributions for a bigger purpose to save lives.” Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai, a rock singer, national running hero who raised 1.37…
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(Photo) Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has released a picture of an adorable and healthy four-month old baby elephant, which was found on June 5th lost and…
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Hong Kong was rocked by the worst political violence since its 1997 handover to China on Wednesday as tens of thousands of protesters were dispersed by riot police firing tear gas and rubber bullets/AFP
Hong Kong’s embattled leader faced mounting pressure on Friday to abandon a deeply unpopular plan to allow extraditions to China, with protest organisers getting police go-ahead to hold a new…
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A picture obtained by AFP from Iranian News Agency ISNA on June 13, 2019 reportedly shows fire and smoke billowing from the Norwegian-owned Front Altair tanker, one of two vessels hit by suspected attacks in the waters of the Gulf of Oman
Iran dismissed as “baseless” on Friday US accusations it executed twin attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman, raising fears of conflict in the strategically vital…
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Protesters block roads during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. Hong Kong authorities delayed the second reading…
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31 Rohingya women among the 65 Rohingya found on June 11th on Koh Rawi in Thailand’s Satun province after their boat’s engine broke down. One Thai national was identified to be…
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Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha received the royal command formally appointing him as prime minister on 11th June 2019
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“I will promote a peaceful environment for a unified society based on love, unity and compassion so that Thai people can live with stability and happiness,” – Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha,…
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“These ministries are not being traded, but the choice of a suitable minister must be such that there cannot be accusations that the appointment benefits a company.” – Palang Pracharat…
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“Ministries are meant for people to get to work, not for being traded. Period” and “Transport, Public Health, Tourism (portfolios) are not changeable.” – Anutin Charvirakul, Bhumjaithai party chief advisor…
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Ladphrao junction
Bangkok city center and its suburbs were hit by strong winds and heavy rain on Friday afternoon (June 7), causing floods and traffic snarl-ups in Chatuchak Weekend Market, Ramkhamhaeng, Phaholyothin,…
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“I pledge to work under democratic principles, leading changes through the mechanism of parliament, where Thailand is a sustainable, democratic monarchy. I will restore the people’s faith in parliament. I…
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“To me, what’s more important than the party’s resolution (to join Palang Pracharat-led coalition) is the social contract which was made with the people. I, therefore, resign as a Member…
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles greeted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the start of a three-day state visit. The…
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife, Naraporn offered alms to Buddhist monks at Sanam Luang in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Monday morning (June 3),…
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Future Forward party leader, in action at a “Samakkhi Anakod Mai” or “Future Forward in Harmony” sports event near Future Park Rangsit, Patumthani province 2nd June 2019
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Five Malayan softshell turtles were allegedly smuggled out of Kao Panso Forest Protection Unit, in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, by 53-year-old Mr. Prakong Namphu of Ban Dong in…
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Myanmar strongman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, pays respects to the remains of General Prem Tinsulanonda today (May 31). He has poured high praise on the late General Prem, saying…
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Chelsea’s players and staff celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League final football match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku,…
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Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, the two Reuters journalists who were jailed in Myanmar for more than 500 days after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act,…
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“Thai Whales”, a conservation group, reported today (May 28th) that the body of dead a 10 meter long Bryde’s whale was discovered floating in waters in the northern part of…
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“The (discussion) process is not finalized yet, and the House speaker position, recently taken by party advisor Chuan, is a separate matter from being allied (with Palang Pracharat). All MPs…
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha rides an electric Tuk Tuk on a test drive, ahead of the cabinet meeting this morning (May 28). Joining him for the ride are Mr….
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A badly injured serow, a medium sized goat-like mammal, was found lying in a pool of blood near Wiharn Temple intersection in Tambon Nang Leuk, Muang District, Chumpon Province this…
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Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai party leader, fomally announceก alliance to join Palang Pracharat-led coalition government today (27th May 2019).
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The pro-Prayut Palang Pracharat party’s invitation to the Democrats was extended by party leader Uttama Savanayana and core party members, namely Somsak Thepsuthin, Suriya Juangroongruangkit and party secretary-general Sontirat Sontijirawong,…
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“A good leader must be humble and learn how to do good things without being seen or praised, and must bear in mind that the benefits to the nation are what…
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Chuan Leekpai, 81, elected Speaker of the House 258:235. He was Thailand’s 20th prime minister, serving 2 terms from September ‘92 to July ‘95 and November ‘97 to February ‘01….
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Mr. Chai Chidchop, 91, mops his brow as he chairs the heated first session of the House of Representatives to vote for a House speaker today.
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The meeting of the House of Representetives on May 25 has been temporarily suspended as the Palang Pracharat party seek to postpone the selection of the Speaker of the House. The…
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Khao Yai national park chief Mr. Kanchit Srinoppawan reported that a wild elephant approached a park official’s camp yesterday (Friday, 24th May). Officials, however, managed to shoo it away and deeper into the jungle without any damage.
