Thailand Video News May 23: Singapore Airlines Turbulence Incident

[Video News]

 

 

The transcript offers an overview of the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex. The stories cover various news events from Thailand and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident to the upcoming Pride Month celebrations.

 

Passengers recount chaos on ill-fated Singapore Airlines flight:

• Severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight caused a fatal heart attack in a 73-year-old British man and injured over 30 passengers. The Boeing 777-300ER made an emergency landing in Bangkok. Singapore Airlines is assisting affected passengers and coordinating with Thai authorities. Aviation experts stress the importance of seatbelt use during flights.

 

Phuket jet ski tragedy casts shadow over British man’s holiday:

• British tourist Jonathan Greene, 37, died following a jet ski accident in Phuket. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries in a Bangkok hospital. An inquiry into his death is underway, suspected to be due to drowning.

 

Defence minister considers law review after southern violence:

• Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is reviewing special laws in Thailand’s Deep South after recent violence. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to visit the region. Two explosions in Narathiwat resulted in one death and nine injuries. The government aims to support local authorities and enhance security measures.

 

Bangkok piano teacher arrested for child assault crimes:

• Bangkok piano teacher Veeranan Lerdpanyaroj was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl at his music school. Police found over 1,000 child pornography videos. Veeranan denies the assault but admits to possessing child pornography. The investigation is ongoing, with potential additional victims being sought.

 

Thai PM to attend Bangkok Pride 2024 amid security concerns:

• Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will attend the Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, despite security concerns from an FBI and DHS warning about potential terrorist threats during Pride Month. Bangkok will increase security measures for the event, which is expected to attract over 200,000 participants.

 

Thailand celebrates return of ‘Golden Boy’ in rare repatriation of Southeast Asian artifacts:

• Thailand celebrated the return of the 900-year-old "Golden Boy" statue and "Kneeling Lady" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The repatriation, praised by Thai and U.S. officials, highlights ongoing efforts to recover looted Southeast Asian artifacts.

 

Elon Musk launches SpaceX’s satellite internet service in Indonesia:

• Elon Musk launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, improving connectivity in remote areas. The service was inaugurated at health centers in Bali and Aru. Indonesia is the third Southeast Asian country to adopt Starlink, following Malaysia and the Philippines.

 

Philippines town mayor denies being Chinese spy:

• Alice Leal Guo, mayor of Bamban, Philippines, denies accusations of being a Chinese spy. Investigations were triggered by vague responses about her background and alleged ties to a POGO scam center. President Ferdinand Marcos has called for a thorough investigation amid ongoing tensions with China.