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Suspicious Fire: Woman Claims 10 million in Cash Burned, Police Discover 6.5 million in Car
Picture from responders. Police in Nonthaburi have seized 6.5 million baht in cash hidden in a vehicle, following a woman’s report that a fire at her home destroyed 10 million baht in cash. The case has raised multiple suspicions regarding the origin of the money and possible financial crimes. At 17:00 on 23 February, Ms. Nittaya, 27, from Samut Prakan province, reported to Rattanathibet Police Station that a fire had broken out at her residence in Tha Sai, Mueang District. The house, a two-storey government residence for irrigation department staff, was quickly extinguished by neighbours and municipal firefighters. After the fire was put out, Ms. Nittaya claimed that 10 million baht in cash, which she had kept under her bed, had been completely destroyed. However, when police examined the burnt room, they found no remains of burned banknotes, leading to suspicions about the claim. During questioning, Ms. Nittaya admitted to having additional cash stored in her brown Mitsubishi Pajero, parked near the house. Upon inspection, officers discovered: • 5.5 million baht in 1,000-baht banknotes inside a black fabric bag • 1 million baht in 1,000-baht notes inside a brown envelope Police immediately seized the cash to investigate its origin. Further questioning revealed that Ms. Nittaya had been handling large sums of money through multiple bank accounts. She claimed the money belonged to a woman known only as “Dear,” who had asked to use accounts belonging to Ms. Nittaya and her family, including her husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. Over time, 20.5 million baht was deposited across ten accounts, with daily withdrawals of 3 million baht, spread across six different accounts at various shopping malls. Ms. Nittaya was reportedly paid 10,000 baht per transaction for withdrawing and delivering the cash. She later admitted that another woman, known only as “First,” was involved in transferring the funds. Police are now investigating whether the money is linked to illegal activities. Authorities also discovered that Ms. Nittaya had lost 6 million baht through online gambling, further raising concerns about the legality of the funds. Rattanathibet Police Chief Pol. Col. Phisut Jantrasuwan confirmed that investigators are now examining all bank accounts and financial transactions involved. The police are also working with forensic experts to determine whether the house fire was accidental or deliberately set to cover up financial crimes. “At this stage, we cannot confirm the source of the money or whether it is linked to any illegal business. A full investigation is underway to verify its legitimacy,” Col. Phisut stated. Authorities have seized the cash and are conducting forensic tests at the fire scene while tracing all financial transactions linked to the case. -- 2025-02-22 -
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Chinese Tourists Ditch Thailand! - Kidnap scandal sparks mass flight cancellations.
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Ireland’s Migrant Crisis Sparks Violence as Tensions Reach Breaking Point
Ireland is facing an unprecedented wave of unrest as anti-migrant sentiment reaches boiling point, fueled by a staggering near-300% increase in asylum applications over the past five years. Violent clashes, including knife fights, drug-fueled brawls, and destructive riots, have become disturbingly commonplace on the streets of Dublin, where authorities struggle to maintain order. Irish police have started an investigation after a video went viral of a man beating up a migrant who slammed the roof of his car on a street in Dublin Tensions erupted into full-scale riots last year when anti-immigration protesters torched cars, threw petrol bombs, and set fire to a former paint factory slated to house 550 asylum seekers. The site, located in Coolock, North Dublin, became a battleground as clashes between demonstrators and police unfolded throughout the day. Multiple fires were ignited, with dramatic images showing a digger engulfed in flames. Fifteen people were ultimately charged with public order offenses related to the violence. Public outrage intensified in November when MMA fighter Conor McGregor amplified anti-migrant rhetoric following unverified online reports that an Algerian migrant had stabbed three children outside a kindergarten. The former UFC champion declared, “Ireland is at war,” further inflaming tensions. The following month, an arson attack reduced a 19th-century Georgian country hotel in Galway to ruins. The Ross Lake House Hotel, which had been unoccupied for years, was scheduled to house 70 asylum seekers before it was set ablaze. The fire, which broke out just hours after protests outside the building, was condemned by government officials, with Dublin West’s Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth calling it a “disgraceful act.” Hostility toward migrants has also taken root in smaller communities across Ireland. In Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co. Wicklow, a former convent converted into a migrant holding center became the site of 24-hour protests that escalated into violent clashes with police. Meanwhile, people from Somalia, Sudan, and Nigeria have been placed in large tents on an estate cordoned off from the local population by a 10-foot-tall fence. The scene in Dublin’s Grand Canal offers a stark contrast to everyday life. While families relax along the waterway, police question migrants housed in tents along the footpath. Barriers continue to be erected to prevent further encampments, reinforcing the divide between asylum seekers and locals. The Irish Refugee Council has warned that the government is failing in its duty to provide shelter and safety. CEO Nick Henderson criticized the state’s approach, stating, “We can’t continue to normalise homelessness and have the State effectively delegate its duties to volunteers and under-resourced charities. It puts both people seeking protection and those helping them at risk of harm.” Ireland’s crisis has also sparked international debate. Last year, UK ministers flatly rejected Dublin’s request to take back asylum seekers who had crossed into Northern Ireland. The long-term outlook remains uncertain, with the Project Ireland 2040 initiative estimating that an additional two million people will reside in the country over the next 15 years, requiring £96 billion in infrastructure investment. However, migration numbers have already far outpaced projections, leaving policymakers scrambling to keep up. A study by the London School of Economics highlighted the role of social media in amplifying far-right rhetoric, blaming government cutbacks to anti-racism initiatives in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis for fostering an environment where hostility toward migrants has flourished. The report concluded, “More needs to be done to ensure already woefully neglected communities receive sufficient state resources to facilitate greater community integration of asylum seekers and migrants, allowing these communities to view immigration as beneficial, hence helping to tackle embedded racism.” As Ireland grapples with an escalating crisis, the question remains whether the government can balance humanitarian obligations with growing public unrest or if the country will continue down a path of deepening division and violence. Based on a report by Daily Mail 2025-02-24 -
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Starmer Backs Trump’s Call for Europe to Increase Defence Spending
Well isn't this a pickle. A labor government backing a fascists words. And former ?
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