Canadian Tourist Brutally Attacked on Pattaya’s Soi 6

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The transcription below provides the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries covered in the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. The stories range from A man from Kuwait who caused a severe accident in Pattaya to a Vietnamese Tycoon Sentenced to 21 Years for Fraud.

 

1. Kuwaiti Man Causes Severe Accident in Pattaya:

A Kuwaiti man riding a motorcycle against traffic collided with another motorcycle carrying four Thai women on Pattaya Sai Sarm Road on August 6, causing serious injuries to three Thai women and the Kuwaiti man, Abdelaziz. The fourth Thai woman had minor injuries. Police are investigating and awaiting Abdelaziz's recovery for questioning.

 

2. Canadian Tourist Brutally Attacked on Pattaya’s Soi 6:

A 65-year-old Canadian tourist, Mark Robert Westendorf, was brutally attacked on Pattaya's Soi 6 by men posing as bouncers, leaving him in critical condition. The altercation began after an argument. Security guard Patipan Sohaeng, identified as the attacker, claimed the incident escalated when Westendorf tried to break into a car.

 

3. Jealous Thai Man Allegedly Kills Wife with Bomb in Mae Hong Son:

In Mae Hong Son, a Thai man, Yon, is accused of killing his wife, Luen, by stuffing a ping pong bomb in her mouth out of jealousy. Yon denies the allegations, claiming an intruder was responsible. Police are investigating, and Luen's body has been sent for an autopsy.

 

4. Thai Food Stall Owner Receives Shocking 50 Million Baht Electricity Bill:

Sombat, a food stall owner in Chachoengsao, received a 50 million baht electricity bill, suspected to be a scam. The bill, though seemingly legitimate, differed in format. Locals believe it is counterfeit and urge caution. The Provincial Electricity Authority has yet to comment.

 

5. Repeat Offender Arrested for Third Temple Donation Box Theft in Bangkok:

Sutjai, a 51-year-old man, was arrested for his third temple donation box theft at Wat Chinwararam in Pathum Thani. CCTV footage identified Sutjai, who confessed to stealing 5,000 baht due to financial desperation. Police stress the importance of community vigilance and improved temple security.

 

6. Monk Donates Entire 18 Million Baht Lottery Win in Nakhon Phanom:

Phra Khru Phanom Prechakon, a monk in Nakhon Phanom, won an 18 million baht lottery jackpot and donated it all to the needy and local temples. The winnings were distributed within a week, and special amulets were created to fund rice for monks and student monks.

 

7. Philippines and Vietnam to Hold First Joint Coast Guard Exercise:

The Philippines and Vietnam will hold their first joint Coast Guard exercise in Manila Bay on August 9, focusing on search and rescue and fire prevention. Despite competing claims in the South China Sea, this initiative aims to enhance maritime collaboration and reduce tensions.

 

8. Vietnamese Tycoon Sentenced to 21 Years for Fraud:

Vietnamese tycoon Trinh Van Quyet was sentenced to 21 years for fraud, involving inflating his company’s value before its IPO and defrauding investors of $144 million. This is part of Vietnam's "Blazing Furnace" anti-corruption campaign. Quyet's appeal remains uncertain.