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Ice Ice Baby, Trump following through on his promises
As any dem would say lying to people toi win elections is smart politics. -
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Chinese duo nabbed in Phuket café lion cub photo scam
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 25 January 2025
Swiss Dog Owner Defies Thai Beach Ban, Sparking Fear Among Locals and Tourists Picture courtesy of Khaosod A Swiss man has reignited controversy by defying a ban on walking his dogs at Suan Luang Beach, Bang Saphan district, despite previous attacks on tourists. The issue, which first drew widespread attention in August 2024, resurfaced after Mathias, the dog owner, was spotted on the beach on 20 January with four unleashed dogs, two large and two small. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1349816-swiss-dog-owner-defies-thai-beach-ban-sparking-fear-among-locals-and-tourists/ -
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Swiss Dog Owner Defies Thai Beach Ban, Sparking Fear Among Locals and Tourists
Picture courtesy of Khaosod A Swiss man has reignited controversy by defying a ban on walking his dogs at Suan Luang Beach, Bang Saphan district, despite previous attacks on tourists. The issue, which first drew widespread attention in August 2024, resurfaced after Mathias, the dog owner, was spotted on the beach on 20 January with four unleashed dogs, two large and two small. On 23 January, Thai and foreign tourists joined residents of Suan Luang Beach to lodge a formal complaint with the Pong Prasad Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO). They reported that Mathias, who had been ordered to remove his dogs from the area while legal proceedings were ongoing, has continued to disregard the ban, raising fears for public safety. Residents provided video evidence of Mathias walking his dogs without collars or leashes. The footage also shows tourists and locals, including children, remaining stationary out of fear of another attack. Witnesses claim Mathias was indifferent to being filmed and even gestured at the cameras. Mr Thip Ruenkasem, 56, a local resident who recorded the video, expressed concern over the incident’s impact on tourism. “Since the first dog attacks, visitors have been hesitant to come to Suan Luang Beach. It has affected tourism revenue significantly,” he said. “The Pong Prasad SAO ordered Mathias to remove his dogs to prevent further incidents until the legal case is resolved. However, he has blatantly ignored the order and continues to walk his dogs here. This is a clear disregard for Thai law,” Mr Thip added. One of the victims of the previous incidents, Mr Rolf, a 76-year-old Swiss national, said he was bitten by one of Mathias’ dogs in August 2024. Following the attack, he returned to Switzerland, cutting his trip short. “I was relieved when I heard Mathias had been banned from keeping the dogs,” Rolf said. “But when I came back to Thailand, I was shocked to see him still walking the same dogs on the beach. This raises serious questions about the enforcement of the ban.” Mr Thanachai Buachuang, president of the Pong Prasad SAO, acknowledged the long-standing issue. He explained that while the SAO had mediated discussions and acted in accordance with the law, Mathias’ lawyer appealed the case. A subsequent investigation by the Department of Health, Zone 5, in Ratchaburi found no aggressive dogs at Mathias’ property, leading to the case being dropped. However, locals allege that Mathias hides his dogs during inspections. “When aggressive dogs are found, we intend to enforce the original order to remove them. But Mathias has evaded these measures, which has led to ongoing complaints,” Mr Thanachai said. The situation has reignited fears among tourists and locals, with many calling for stricter enforcement of the ban to ensure public safety and restore confidence in the area as a tourist destination. -- 2025-01-25 -
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Chinese duo nabbed in Phuket café lion cub photo scam
Yeah, I'd pay 500 baht to play. But why does the title say "scam"? Perhaps the use of silicone?
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