Thailand Video News: Chinese Men Attack Young Thai Waiter, Slashing His Arm

[Video News]

 

 

The provided transcription features diverse stories from the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex. These stories cover events across Thailand and several Southeast Asian countries, ranging from Chinese men attacking a young Thai waiter to Indonesian police arresting six suspected poachers involved in the killing of 26 endangered rhinos.

 

1. **Man Admits to Paying Girl to Drink Alcohol Causing Coma**: Jetsada Phongphatthanaporn, 26, admitted to paying a young girl to drink alcohol at an ordination ceremony, causing her to fall into a coma. He faces up to three months in jail and/or a fine of up to 30,000 baht under child protection laws. The girl has regained consciousness. Authorities are raising awareness about alcohol dangers.

 

2. **Chinese Men Attack Young Thai Waiter, Slashing His Arm**: In Prachinburi Province, a young waiter was attacked by eight Chinese men over a disputed bill. The incident, captured on social media, occurred at a local restaurant where the attackers slashed the waiter's arm. Despite attempts to protect the waiter, one attacker managed to inflict a severe injury. Police are investigating, with the community calling for justice for the young waiter.

 

3. **Thailand Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in 30 Provinces**: The Thai Meteorological Department issued a weather alert for 30 provinces, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain. Bangkok is expected to see rain in 40% of its area. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential dangers from the rain.

 

4. **Thai Commando Takes Taxi Driver for a Ride After Fare Fraud Fiasco**: A Thai commando officer, Lance Corporal Phubate Rattanaphong, took a taxi driver to the police after discovering a modified meter. The driver admitted to overcharging, claiming he needed extra money to feed stray animals. He was charged with attempted fraud.

 

5. **Man Gored by Buffalo in Chon Buri Rushed to Hospital**: A buffalo caretaker in Chon Buri was critically injured after being gored and left in a field for hours. He was found the next morning and rushed to the hospital. The incident highlights the dangers of tending livestock alone at night.

 

6. **Set of Rare Elephant Twins Born in Thailand**: In Thailand, a rare set of elephant twins was born to a 36-year-old Asian elephant named Jamjuree at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on June 7.  The twins, a male and a female, are receiving supplemental milk. Elephant twins are extremely rare, comprising only 1% of births.

 

7. **Disturbed Vietnamese Woman Undresses, Roams Naked at Philippines Airport**: At NAIA Terminal 3, a distressed Vietnamese woman, Thuytrang Nguyen, undressed and roamed naked in the departure area. She was offloaded from her flight due to psychological incapacitation but later departed for Hanoi after paying fines.

 

8. **Indonesian Police Arrest 6 Suspected Poachers Over Killing of 26 Endangered Rhinos**: Indonesian authorities arrested six suspects in a poaching ring targeting Javan rhinoceroses. The group killed at least 26 rhinos for their horns since 2018. Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend the remaining members.

 

9. **Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Leaves Malaysia with a 'Ghost' Island**: The Forest City project in Johor, Malaysia, a $100 billion development under China's Belt and Road Initiative, has stalled, becoming a "ghost island." Financial woes and a cooling real estate market left the project 70% incomplete and devalued.