Mixed Reactions to Viral Video of Phuket Police Restraining Foreigner - video
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A viral video showing two Thai police officers restraining a foreign man who allegedly attacked a woman in Phuket has sparked mixed reactions on social media. The video, posted by a foreign user named Brenin DeOliveira on March 12, shows officers using force against the man after he reportedly claimed that no man could control him.
Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354499-mixed-reactions-to-viral-video-of-phuket-police-restraining-foreigner-video/
Cannabis Bust at Koh Samui Airport: Brits and Malaysian Nabbed
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In a major drug bust at Koh Samui International Airport, Thai authorities seized 140 kilograms of dried cannabis flowers from seven suitcases belonging to five foreign passengers. The haul, valued at around 4 million baht, was en route to Singapore, with plans to continue onto the UK.
Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354496-cannabis-bust-at-koh-samui-airport-brits-and-malaysian-nabbed/
British Retirees Escape Thai Jail After Violent Land Dispute
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Des and Mary Byrne, a British couple, have narrowly avoided a prison sentence in Thailand, receiving fines of 9,000 baht (£200) instead. Their ordeal began in 2020 when they retired to Thailand’s Thai Riviera, only to be embroiled in a violent dispute over land access, shattering their dream retirement.
Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1354494-british-retirees-escape-thai-jail-after-violent-land-dispute/
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