webfact Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 South Korean actress faces Thai jail for reality TV stunt (Photo) South Korean actress Lee Yeol-eum was filmed diving for giant clams at a Thai marine park for a Jun 30 episode of “Law of the Jungle” – a popular South Korean reality show/AFP A South Korean actress faces up to five years in a Thai jail for catching endangered giant clams in a reality TV stunt, an official said Saturday (Jul 6), despite the show’s extensive apology. Lee Yeol-eum was filmed diving for giant clams at a Thai marine park for a Jun 30 episode of “Law of the Jungle” – a popular South Korean reality show. After prising two giant clams from the coral-laid seabed, Lee pumped them in the air yelling “I caught it!” The creatures are listed as an endangered species and protected under Thai law. A picture of 23-year-old Lee picking up the mollusks started circulating online, bringing the star of Korean TV drama “My First Love” to the attention of authorities. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/south-korean-actress-faces-thai-jail-for-reality-tv-stunt/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-07-08 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 Oh boy, the producers of the show fail to do their homeworks properly not knowing Thai laws regarding protected wild and marine life, still, a hefty fine and a 'don't do this again you hear' warning should put this issue to bed... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) My first love =food , just cant let creatures live ,if it moves its got to end up on a dinner plate with rice or noddles....Life at the top of the food chain ! Edited July 7, 2019 by mok199 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 If she coughs up enough clams...the clam debacle will disappear...???? 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 That has got to make some people mighty happy. A Korean TV star nabbed. better than drunk farangs on a Rode Daeng that is for sure! Good way to start this weeks news cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffbezoz Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 Whilst not condoning protected clams I sincerely hope that what ever punishment the Thais impose on this Korean then the South Koreans retaliate by acting against all the Thais undertaking illegal activities in South Korea and giving them as much media attention as the Thais like to do in an attempt to portray their "holier than though" appearance. Thai officials I fear are more interested in the brown envelopes they may receive for letting this go away than they are for the protection of endangered specious. Not talking about the specialist workers , rather the government organisation officials responsible. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 Let's see how her clam will fare in the joint.. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted July 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) She should keep clam and wait for her government to intervene. Edited July 7, 2019 by ratcatcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 even if she is back in Korea...she and the producers should still acknowledge their stupidity and offer some agreed upon compensation in good faith ..that would be the proper thing to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crafty Posted July 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2019 Extremely s(h)elfish thing to do. The authorities clam(p) down on this. 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 What happened to the report that they also cooked them ?, regards Worgeordie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kirbi53 Posted July 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2019 Quote The police will figure out a way to find Lee even if she’s no longer in Thailand, Narong added. Just like they have tried to find the Red Bull guy 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 She could not win either way not only by capturing a giant clam but if she swum naked and exposed her clam she would be just as guilty ! marvelous Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted July 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2019 One can only hope the authorities are going to show some mussel and won't cockle up the prosecution of this heinous crime. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWW Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 That's what you get for taking a clam out in public, in Thailand ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, RobboR said: Surely she is back in Korea? All she has to do is never travel to Thailand again. The police will figure out a way to find Lee even if she’s no longer in Thailand, Narong added. More ridiculous comments from clueless officials Surely an Interpol Red Notice is in order here? It will only take a couple of weeks to translate into Engrish. Actually the RTP could probably copy & paste some of the Red Bull Interpol translation, could save a bit of time before someone disposes of the evidence down their throat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Smith Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Never under estimate how low the producers of reality shows will go in order to get press. This can be a song and dance for eye balls with no bite, like the say any press is good press! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Silly stunt should have gone after the common turd often found floating around basking in the sun???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 ...only ever setting an example when foreigners are involved....??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 If they go to town on her and make the penalty stick I wouldn't like to be a Thai in South Korea at the moment. Your documents had better be squeaky clean and any restaurant you go to eat in... well I wouldn't go out to eat, chefs have a nasty way of exacting retribution !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted July 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 hours ago, RobboR said: Surely she is back in Korea? All she has to do is never travel to Thailand again. The police will figure out a way to find Lee even if she’s no longer in Thailand, Narong added. More ridiculous comments from clueless officials They're very very good at finding people and stopping accused people fleeing the country. Didn't you know? Just ask them about Red Bull boy, Yingluck and her eldest Brother! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 somebody in Thailand will be in trouble, usually a live show can only be produced having all up to date permits, insurance, security & emergency crew, etc.,,,,, maybe given permits vs brown envelope and it backfired 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Silly stunt should have gone after the common turd often found floating around basking in the sun???? They also have adopted well to land living and shelter in parliament house 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 seems a sound logical (thai logic) way to stimulate south korean tourism in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabanlit Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Damn - I clicked on this expecting to read that she got her tits out. Ah well................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 thailand needs tourists, tat (tourism authority of thailand) won't make a fuss of this incident. in a few days, it will be business as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy coconut Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 11 hours ago, geoffbezoz said: Whilst not condoning protected clams I sincerely hope that what ever punishment the Thais impose on this Korean then the South Koreans retaliate by acting against all the Thais undertaking illegal activities in South Korea and giving them as much media attention as the Thais like to do in an attempt to portray their "holier than though" appearance. Thai officials I fear are more interested in the brown envelopes they may receive for letting this go away than they are for the protection of endangered specious. Not talking about the specialist workers , rather the government organisation officials responsible. How could you possibly know the reaction of the Korean media to a Thai,or any other foreign national breaking strict environmental laws in a TV stunt for a "reality" show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Jones Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 hours ago, kirbi53 said: Just like they have tried to find the Red Bull guy No way! - The Red Bull Brat wears a protective suit of brown envelopes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Jones Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 hours ago, SWW said: That's what you get for taking a clam out in public, in Thailand ... I can hardly wait to see the TV show! I want to see that clam up close! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Someone should have told her, we come here for the 'Oyster' not the Clam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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