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Crime Warning Issued Over Fake Banknotes in Saraburi: Street Vendors Duped by Loan Shark
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Authorities and local market vendors in Saraburi have been alerted to the circulation of counterfeit 100-baht banknotes, allegedly distributed by a loan shark known only as “Bang.” The notes, discovered by market traders, have identical serial numbers and are visibly smaller than genuine banknotes. The issue came to light after a post in the local Facebook group Nong Khae Mee Dee (Love Nong Khae) on 15 July at 18:50. The user shared images of seven fake 100-baht notes, warning others of their poor quality and lack of key security features. The post noted three telltale signs: the notes resemble photocopy paper, are smaller with uneven edges and lack the watermark image of His Majesty the King. A team of reporters subsequently visited Nong Phak Chi market in Moo 6, Khok Yae subdistrict, Nong Khae district, to investigate further. There, they met 68-year-old market operator Mr. Saman Chawan, who confirmed knowledge of the incident. “I didn’t realise someone was giving out fake banknotes in loans,” he said. “Now that I know, I won’t allow this loan shark into the market again. It damages the reputation of the market and causes hardship for low-income vendors.” Mr. Saman urged traders, particularly those borrowing from strangers, to inspect money carefully. “Better yet, don’t borrow at all,” he added. One affected vendor, 60-year-old Ms. Namfon Phansri, who sells cooked food at the market, spoke about her experience. “I’ve been borrowing from this Bang for a while,” she said. “The first loan was 5,000 baht, with 20 baht daily interest over 24 days. I don’t know his full name, we all just call him Bang.” After repaying part of the first loan, Ms. Namfon borrowed a second amount of 3,250 baht, which she received entirely in 100-baht notes. She realised something was wrong when she attempted to use the notes to purchase supplies. “They felt odd. My children and fellow vendors looked at them and confirmed they were fake,” she said. Upon inspection, seven banknotes were counterfeit, sharing the same serial number. Ms. Namfon confronted Bang, who denied knowing they were fake, claiming they had come from another borrower. He replaced the notes and took the counterfeits back. Another vendor, Ms. Thonglang Silalaek, aged 54, who works with Ms. Namfon, noted the fakes were easy to spot. “The size was off, the texture felt wrong and they all had identical serial numbers. When held to the light, there was no watermark of the King at all,” she explained. Local authorities are now urging vendors and the public to be vigilant and report any further incidents. The spread of counterfeit money in low-income areas not only hurts individual livelihoods but also undermines trust within the community. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-17 -
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Travel Chiang Mai Crowned Asia's Best City, Bangkok Shines in Third
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 17 July 2025
Vietnamese Man & Thai Woman Die From Electrocution in Udon Thani Floodwaters Pictures courtesy of Amarin. Tragedy struck in Udon Thani on the afternoon of 15 July, when a Vietnamese man and a Thai woman lost their lives after being electrocuted in floodwaters outside a massage parlour. The incident occurred following heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding across the city. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1366952-vietnamese-man-thai-woman-die-from-electrocution-in-udon-thani-floodwaters/ -
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Accident Vietnamese Man & Thai Woman Die From Electrocution in Udon Thani Floodwaters
Pictures courtesy of Amarin. Tragedy struck in Udon Thani on the afternoon of 15 July, when a Vietnamese man and a Thai woman lost their lives after being electrocuted in floodwaters outside a massage parlour. The incident occurred following heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding across the city. At around 16:30, the Udon Thani Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit received an emergency report that two people had been seriously injured from an electric shock in standing water outside a Thai massage parlour on Non Phibun (Khitthakawi) Road, in the heart of the municipality. On arrival at the scene, emergency responders found water levels reaching up to 50 centimetres. Bystanders had already pulled the victims, a man and a woman, from the water and were administering CPR. Both victims were unconscious. They were later identified as Ms Siriphaksorn 25, a receptionist at the massage parlour and a local resident of Nong Na Kham subdistrict and Mr Jackie 29, a Vietnamese national who was a customer at the shop. Despite the efforts of bystanders and rescue workers, both victims were pronounced dead after being transported to Udon Thani Regional Hospital. Eyewitnesses captured video footage of CPR attempts, which quickly circulated on social media. Officials sealed off the area to prevent further incidents, citing concerns that currents could damage nearby homes. Electricity authority workers checked lamp posts, power lines, and signage, ultimately finding damaged and exposed wiring on the shop’s illuminated sign. According to Mr Phanudet Wongkaew, 28, who witnessed the scene, he initially noticed his parked motorcycle was submerged. As he moved it to safety, he heard a scream and saw the two victims unconscious in the water. “My girlfriend said someone might be drowning or suffering an electric shock,” he told reporters. “At first I hesitated, afraid I’d get shocked too. But I tested the water with my foot and didn’t feel anything, so I pulled them out.” He added that Ms Siriphaksorn was pulled into the shop, where someone began CPR, while Mr Jackie was placed on a sand pile to keep his head above water until rescuers arrived. At around 19:00 that evening, Udon Thani Mayor Kittikorn Teekhatananon, along with officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), inspected the scene. The massage parlour was closed, and water levels remained high. Mr Wanmongkol Lueangwanta, head of operations for the Provincial Electricity Authority in Udon Thani, confirmed that the fatal shock did not originate from PEA infrastructure, but rather from faulty private wiring connected to the shop’s illuminated sign. “The electricity leak came from signage outside the customer’s premises, not from public infrastructure,” he said. “We urge the public not to approach metal lamp posts, power poles or CCTV posts when roads are flooded. Avoid walking through floodwaters near electrical sources. Always choose routes without standing water to stay safe.” Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-17 -
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