Thailand Video News: German Fatal Fall From Pattaya Hotel Shocks Tourists

[Video News]

 

 

The transcription provides the overview of the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. The program covers various stories from across Thailand and some Southeast Asia countries. Ranging from tragic incidents in Thailand to the conclusion of Singapore's largest money laundering. 

 

1. **German Tourist Falls to Death in Pattaya**:
A German tourist, Martin Bernhard Roder, fell to his death from a luxury hotel near Pattaya Beach this morning. Police are investigating the motive. His body was found near a shopping mall, with only allergy medication found in his hotel room. This marks the fourth fatal fall in Pattaya this month. The investigation is ongoing.

 

2. **Chinese Tourist Missing in Thailand Amid Ransom Demand**:
Bangkok police are searching for 27-year-old Chinese tourist Xin Lei Lu, who went missing on June 7. Her father received a ransom demand of 5 million yuan (S$932,000) via WeChat. Ms. Lu arrived in Thailand on June 5 and was last seen leaving The Quarter Onnut Hotel. Despite a reserved flight to Singapore, there are no records of her departure from Thailand. Police are investigating her disappearance.

 

3. **Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Phetchaburi**:
A tragic motorcycle accident in Phetchaburi claimed the lives of two 22-year-old riders, Rachata and Suphattra. Suphattra fell off a Yamaha big bike and was run over by a truck, followed by Rachata who also lost control and was struck by a truck. The accident occurred at 8:10 am today as the group was en route to Kaeng Krachan District.

 

4. **Police Raid Unlicensed Rangsit Nightclub**:
Police raided an unlicensed nightclub in Rangsit, finding 65 underage patrons. The raid on June 8, led by Anti-Human Trafficking Division commander Saruti Kwangsopa, discovered over 300 young people inside. The 28-year-old owner, Patipan, admitted to not having a license and faces multiple charges. The case is now with the Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station.

 

5. **Thai Singer's Wife Accused of Embezzling 60 Million Baht**:
The wife of a famous Thai singer has been accused of embezzling 60 million baht from her husband’s company. Decha Kittivittayanan, head of the Lawyers for Relief network, revealed the allegations on Facebook. The case, now in court, has garnered social media attention, suggesting the wife’s previous claims of infidelity were incomplete, omitting details of her financial misconduct.

 

6. **Woman Arrested for Using Deaf Individuals to Distribute Meth**:
Police arrested 53-year-old Prayoon for allegedly using deaf individuals to distribute methamphetamine. Acting on a tip-off, police set up a sting operation in Bangkapi, Bangkok, arresting a deaf man named Pattarasit during a drug handover. Prayoon confessed to selling meth but denied coercing others, providing names of prominent distributors but withholding further details.

 

7. **Vietnam Accelerates Island-Building in the South China Sea**:
Vietnam has accelerated its island-building activities in the South China Sea, creating 692 new acres of land since November 2023. This comes amid ongoing territorial disputes, with China claiming sovereignty over much of the area. The South China Sea remains a critical trade route, raising global tensions as multiple nations assert competing claims.

 

8. **Indonesian Woman Found Dead Inside Python**:
A 45-year-old Indonesian woman, Farida, was found dead inside a 16-foot-long python in Kalempang village, South Sulawesi. She went missing on Thursday night, and villagers discovered the snake with a large belly, revealing Farida inside. This is the fifth such incident in Indonesia since 2017, highlighting the rare but real danger of reticulated pythons in the region.

 

9. **Singapore's Largest Money Laundering Case Concludes**:
Singapore's largest money laundering case, involving S$3 billion ($2.2 billion), has concluded with the last suspect pleading guilty. Authorities are now tasked with handling a vast array of forfeited assets, including luxury properties, collectable items, and significant sums in cryptocurrencies. The challenge lies in auctioning these assets due to market conditions and maintenance costs.