Thailand Video News: Devastating fire at Chatuchak market kills 1000 animals

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The description provides an overview of the Good Morning Thailand programme, hosted by Alex. The programme covers news stories from across Thailand and some Southeast Asia countries. Ranging from Thai fugitive arrested in Bali to Putin set to visit North Korea and Vietnam

 

1. **Thai Fugitive Arrested in Bali After 17-Hour Speedboat Escape**: Thai fugitive Chaowalit Thongduang, wanted for murders and drug trafficking, was captured in Bali. He used a fake Indonesian ID and fled via a 17-hour speedboat trip. Indonesian police seized fake documents and cellphones. He will be extradited to Thailand to face charges, including attempted murder of police officers. The operation cost around 10 million baht ($271,816).

 

2. **Fire at Chatuchak Market Destroys 118 Shops, Kills 1,000 Animals**: A fire at Chatuchak Market's pet section destroyed 118 shops and killed about 1,000 animals early this morning. The blaze, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, started around 4:30 am. Despite a rapid response, the fire spread quickly. No human casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating to prevent future incidents.

 

3. **Gun-Brandishing Driver Threatens Couple in Phuket Road Rage Incident**: In Phuket, a pickup driver brandished a gun at a truck driver and his wife during a road rage incident on Chao Fa West Road. The couple escaped, and police are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspect, raising concerns about road safety.

 

4. **Bangkok Police Arrest Four at Luxury Hotel for Drug Investigation**: Bangkok police arrested four people, including relatives of a politician, at a luxury hotel for drug possession. The suspects, detained at 11:30 am, are cooperating with the investigation and will undergo drug testing. Friends are monitoring the situation at Makkasan Police Station.

 

5. **Nearly 30% of Thailand’s Beggars are Foreigners**: Minister Varawut Silpa-archa revealed nearly 30% of Thailand's beggars are foreigners, especially in Bangkok's shopping areas. From 2014 to 2024, about 8,000 beggars were arrested. Foreign beggars are deported, while Thai beggars receive career training. Varawut urged the public to stop giving money to beggars, as minimal fines make begging lucrative. Authorities conduct regular street checks to address the issue.

 

6. **Thai Man Revived from Death, Runs 3km Home**: In Surin, 59-year-old Prueang Enmak was revived after being declared dead. He escaped from an ambulance and ran over 3 kilometres home. This is not his first near-death experience. Prueang insisted on going home despite medical efforts to treat him.

 

7. **Malaysia Hauls 300 Tonnes of Trash from Rivers Near Singapore**: Malaysia collected 300 tonnes of trash, mainly plastic, from rivers in Johor Bahru last year. The Johor Bersih@Sungai program aims to clean rivers and raise environmental awareness. The efforts improved water quality in five rivers, reducing the number of polluted rivers from 14 to nine.

 

8. **Singapore Airlines Compensates Passengers Injured by Severe Turbulence**: Singapore Airlines is compensating passengers injured in severe turbulence on flight SQ321 from London to Singapore on May 20. Minor injuries receive $10,000, and serious injuries $25,000. All passengers will be refunded their tickets. The turbulence, over Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Basin, caused one death and several injuries.

 

9. **Putin Set to Visit North Korea and Vietnam**: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea and Vietnam soon. The Vietnam visit is tentatively set for June 19-20. Key issues include energy and military cooperation. This follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia last September, amid strengthened Russia-North Korea ties during the Ukraine conflict.

 

[Thingamabob]

Too awful to contemplate. RIP.