Thailand Video News: Insurance Giant Loses 40 Billion Baht Covid Lawsuit

[Video News]

 

 

The transcription below outlines the stories presented on Good Morning Thailand, hosted by Alex. These stories cover a range of news from across Thailand and several Southeast Asian countries, including a fatal shooting at a seafood restaurant in Thailand and President Putin's visit to Vietnam.

 

1. **Seafood Restaurant Owner’s Son Surrenders After Fatal Shooting**:

In a tragic incident early this morning at a seafood restaurant in Thian Thale, the owner's son, Thanakorn, surrendered to the police after shooting two employees, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The conflict began when Thanakorn attempted to stop the employees from drinking alcohol, leading to an argument and the subsequent shooting. Thanakorn fled the scene but later turned himself in. Police are currently investigating the case.

 

2. **Deadly Dish: Mushroom Curry Poisoning in Yasothon Kills One**:

A fatal food poisoning incident in Yasothon province has left one contractor dead after consuming a mushroom curry. The tragedy unfolded on June 16 when contractors mistakenly included toxic mushrooms in their meal. Phaithun, one of the six contractors who fell ill, later died. The mushrooms, bought from local forager Tia, were misidentified as safe to eat. This incident, alongside similar cases in nearby villages, underscores the danger of foraging for wild mushrooms.

 

3. **Insurance Giant Loses 40 Billion Baht Covid Lawsuit**:

Syn Mun Kong Insurance Public Company faced a significant legal defeat as the Central Administrative Court dismissed their 40 billion baht lawsuit against the Office of Insurance Commission. The lawsuit contested the commission's ban on cancelling Covid 2 in 1 insurance policies during the pandemic. The court upheld the commission's order, which protected 16 million policyholders from policy cancellations, affirming its necessity to maintain trust and coverage integrity in the insurance sector.

 

4. **Monkey Mayhem: Lopburi Runaways Turn Cop Shop into a Jungle**:

In Lopburi, a troop of over 30 monkeys caused chaos after escaping from their enclosure. The monkeys invaded a local police station and nearby residential areas, forcing officers to secure the building. Officials from the Department of National Parks and the local municipality managed to lure most of the monkeys back using cages and food. A gap in the enclosure was found and repaired. Authorities are continuing efforts to capture the remaining monkeys and advising residents to secure their homes.

 

5. **Chicago Museum to Return 900-Year-Old Artefact to Thailand**:

The Art Institute of Chicago will repatriate a 900-year-old artefact, a 12th-century pilaster fragment depicting the Hindu deity Krishna, to Thailand. The artefact, originating from the Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buri Ram, was likely smuggled out around 1965. Expert Nicolas Revire linked the fragment to its historical site, prompting its return. This repatriation underscores the importance of legal possession of cultural objects and strengthens Thailand-US relations.

 

6. **Heartwarming Video: Thailand Girl, 10, Taking Notes While Feeding Baby Sister**:

A video of a 10-year-old Thai girl multitasking by taking class notes while feeding her baby sister has gone viral. The footage, posted on TikTok by a primary school teacher, shows the girl balancing her studies with caring for her sibling, as their mother was busy working. The video, viewed 2.2 million times, has garnered widespread praise for the girl's dedication and responsibility, touching the hearts of millions.

 

7. **Fresh Malaysian Durians to Reach China After Trade Deals**:

Malaysia will soon export fresh durians to China following new trade and economic agreements signed during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Malaysia. The deals, which include a five-year economic cooperation agreement and a protocol for fresh durian exports, mark a significant expansion of Malaysia's durian market. This visit, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, also addressed territorial disputes and agreements on digital economy investment and green development.

 

8. **Putin Arrives in Vietnam for State Visit**:

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnam for a state visit, concluding his Asia tour following a defence pact with North Korea. Welcomed by Vietnamese leaders, Putin praised Vietnam's neutral stance on the Ukraine crisis and emphasized progress in bilateral trade, energy, and payments. Despite Western sanctions, Russia aims to strengthen its partnerships in Asia. During his visit, Putin will meet top Vietnamese leaders and discuss potential agreements on trade, investment, technology, and education.