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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 9 May 2025
Woman Arrested After Airline Ticket Scam Defrauds Over 50 Victims of 10 Million Baht Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on Koh Samui for orchestrating a large-scale scam involving fake airline tickets and hotel bookings, with over 50 victims reporting combined losses of approximately 10 million baht. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360172-woman-arrested-after-airline-ticket-scam-defrauds-over-50-victims-of-10-million-baht/ -
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Crime Disabled Australian Tourist Robbed in Pattaya Hotel by Woman He Met on Beach
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Crime Woman Arrested After Airline Ticket Scam Defrauds Over 50 Victims of 10 Million Baht
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on Koh Samui for orchestrating a large-scale scam involving fake airline tickets and hotel bookings, with over 50 victims reporting combined losses of approximately 10 million baht. Ms Kaewta was apprehended by officers from Bo Phut Police Station outside a rented room in the Lamai area of Maret subdistrict. The arrest followed a warrant issued by the Koh Samui Provincial Court on 7 May on charges of fraud. The arrest was carried out under the directive of Pol Lt Gen Surapong Thanomchit, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8, and executed by a team led by Pol Col Denduang Thongsrisuk, Superintendent of Bo Phut Police Station. The case came to light on 22 April when more than 50 individuals filed complaints with Bo Phut Police, alleging that Ms Kaewta had conned them by falsely offering low-priced domestic and international airline tickets as well as discounted hotel rooms. Victims included close friends, acquaintances, and travel business operators in Koh Samui, Bangkok, and Chiang Rai. One victim recounted booking six airline tickets to Shanghai through Ms Kaewta at 7,000 baht each, totalling 42,000 baht. The money was transferred directly into the suspect’s bank account. However, prior to the departure date, the victim grew suspicious after hearing of similar issues from other customers. Upon contacting the airline directly, they were informed that no such promotion existed and that the tickets were fake. As news of the scam spread across social media, dozens more victims came forward, revealing a pattern of deception by Ms Kaewta. Many believed they were purchasing legitimate “friends and family” promotional tickets, only to discover the bookings were fraudulent. National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittirat Panpetch and Pol Lt Gen Surapong have ordered the investigation to proceed swiftly, citing the seriousness of the offence under public fraud laws, which carry heavy penalties. Authorities are now working to identify any potential accomplices and determine whether additional victims exist. Police have urged anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Ms Kaewta to come forward and provide information. The investigation remains ongoing, with officers seeking to uncover the full scope of the operation and bring all involved to justice. Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358644-scammer-dupes-dozens-in-airline-ticket-and-hotel-booking-fraud-on-koh-samui/ Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-09. -
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The alarming mental decline of Donald J. Trump -- watch this space
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Huge Wind Farm in North Sea Halted because of cost
Turbulent Winds for UK’s Green Goals as Ørsted Halts Major Offshore Project The UK’s transition to clean energy has suffered a serious blow as Danish energy giant Ørsted announced it is halting development of its flagship offshore wind farm, Hornsea 4. The project, once hailed as a cornerstone of Britain’s strategy to decarbonise its electricity grid, was expected to generate 2.4 gigawatts of power—enough to supply 2.6 million homes. But rising costs, increased risk, and tough financial conditions have brought it to a standstill. The decision deals a major setback to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s ambitions to achieve net zero by 2050, particularly after he approved the project last autumn as part of the government’s broader clean energy agenda. The wind farm, planned to be built off the east coast of England, was to consist of 180 large turbines. However, Ørsted now says the challenges involved in delivering the project on time and within budget have become too great. “After careful consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue the development of our Hornsea 4 project in its current form, well ahead of the planned FID [final investment decision] later this year,” said Rasmus Errboe, chief executive of Ørsted. He pointed to “several adverse developments” since the project won a government subsidy contract in September 2024, including rising supply chain costs, increasing interest rates, and higher “execution risk” in both construction and operation. These pressures have strained the viability of Contracts for Difference, the government’s main subsidy mechanism for renewable energy, under which developers are guaranteed a fixed price for electricity over a long-term period. Wind farm operators argue that with costs soaring, the current terms make projects unfeasible. Dan Slater, an analyst at Zeus Capital, commented: “This is a direct consequence of the cost increases we have seen in the offshore wind industry, and is a signal from the sector that the UK is likely to have to pay yet higher guaranteed electricity prices if the country wants to continue increasing the volume of new renewables in its energy mix. This also highlights how challenging the government’s current renewable power target is likely to prove, and how expensive it could be to achieve.” Mr Errboe emphasized that the deteriorating economic and logistical environment had “increased the execution risk and deteriorated the value creation of the project. Therefore, Ørsted has taken the decision to stop further spend on the project at this time and terminate the project’s supply chain contracts.” Despite the setback, he left the door open to revisiting Hornsea 4 in the future, noting the company still retains seabed rights, grid access agreements, and development consent. The announcement has sparked political controversy, with critics of the government’s green strategy seizing on the news as evidence of flawed policymaking. Andrew Bowie, acting shadow energy secretary, said: “Once again, the full cost of Labour’s net zero madness is on stark display. We have been consistently warning this Government that their mad dash to net zero is simply not sustainable – and would leave investment and industry at risk – but Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband have buried their heads in the sand, even as another key infrastructure project has pulled the plug.” Environmental advocates, however, argue the solution lies in greater investment and policy support. “Post-covid supply chain breakdowns have also made everything much harder to build, on time or on budget,” said Mel Evans of Greenpeace. “This is why the Government must double down on its commitment to clean power and invest heavily in domestic wind manufacturing.” Responding to the announcement, a spokesperson for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero stated: “We recognise the effect that globally high inflation and supply chain constraints are having on industry across Europe, and we will work with Ørsted to get Hornsea 4 back on track. We have a strong pipeline of projects to deliver clean power by 2030 and our mission-led approach ensures we can steer our way through global pressures and individual commercial decisions to reach our targets. Through our mission we will deliver an energy system that brings energy bills down for good and bolsters Britain’s energy security as part of our Plan for Change.” As the government balances competing pressures of cost, risk, and urgency, the future of Hornsea 4 remains uncertain—casting doubt on the UK’s ability to meet its clean energy targets on schedule. Adpated by ASEAN Now from The Telegraph 2025-05-09
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