Thailand Video News: Ex Thai Famous Politician Chuwit Kamolvisit in Palliative Care Abroad

[Video News]

 

 

The transcription below provides a summary of the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Jay. The program covers various news stories from Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, ranging from a theft incident to undersea internet cable outages in Vietnam.

 

1. **Former Soapy King Chuwit Kamolvisit in Palliative Care Abroad**:

Former politician and renowned "soapy king" Chuwit Kamolvisit is receiving palliative care for liver cancer in the UK, where he has been undergoing treatment since late 2022. Former MP Nipit Intharasombat recently confirmed Chuwit's condition via a LINE message, highlighting Chuwit's resolve to live fully despite his terminal diagnosis. Public support remains strong during this difficult time.

 

2. **Foreign Man Captured on CCTV Stealing Thai Woman’s Motorcycle**:

In Phuket, a Thai woman is seeking assistance after a foreign man stole her dark blue Honda motorcycle, registration 1 กค 6361, near Soi Ta-iad in Chalong. CCTV footage shows the shirtless, shaved-head thief riding away with her vehicle. She urges anyone with information to contact Chalong Police Station at 07-638-1247.

 

3. **Wildfires in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex Reduced by 40%**:

Efforts by Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation have led to a 40% reduction in wildfires within the Western Forest Complex. Collaborative actions involving local authorities and elite firefighting teams have been crucial in combating fires, particularly in the challenging terrain of Srinakarin Dam National Park in Kanchanaburi.

 

4. **Thai Intern Uses Muay Thai to Beat Off Hospital Sexual Assault**:

A year-old incident in Nonthaburi province, where a Thai intern named Baitong used Muay Thai to fend off a sexual assault by a male nursing assistant, has recently surfaced on social media. Captured on CCTV, Baitong bravely defended herself and reported the incident to the police and hospital, leading to the assailant's dismissal.

 

5. **Malaysia Cracks Down on Crypto Tax Evaders with Ops Token**:

Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has launched "Ops Token" to target crypto tax evasion. In collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and CyberSecurity Malaysia, raids in Klang Valley uncovered significant tax revenue losses from undeclared crypto trading. The IRB urges crypto traders to comply with tax laws or face legal actions.

 

6. **Three of Vietnam's Five Undersea Internet Cables are Down**:

Vietnam faces major internet disruptions as three of its five international undersea cables are down, affecting connections with the US, Europe, and Asia. This outage, the second significant one in just over a year, leaves internet users struggling with overseas services. The timeline for repairs remains uncertain.