Snake Bites Thai Man in Toilet, Causes Panic

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The transcription below summarizes the stories featured in Good Morning Thailand, presented by Alex. The topics range from a Thai man bitten by a snake in his toilet to Australia approving a $19 billion solar project to power Singapore.

 

Snake Bites Thai Man in Toilet

On August 19, a Thai man was bitten on the testicles by a snake hiding in his toilet. He managed to free himself by hitting the snake with a toilet brush. The snake was non-venomous, and he is expected to fully recover. The story has gone viral on social media.

 

 

Violence Between Thai Women and Kuwaiti Tourists in Phuket

A violent clash occurred between Thai women and Kuwaiti tourists on Phuket’s Soi Bangla after a Thai woman poured alcohol on a Kuwaiti woman. The incident, captured on video, has drawn criticism of Patong police for their handling of such disputes. Legal consequences are yet to be clarified.

 

School Kids Clash with Guns and Knives in East Pattaya

In East Pattaya, students from public and private schools clashed with guns, knives, and sticks. The violence, which began in mid-July, escalated with injuries, including an 11-year-old girl. The community is calling for immediate action from school authorities.

 

Delivery Worker Assaulted in Rayong
A delivery worker, Songphon, was assaulted by a homeowner in Rayong on August 18, leaving him with a broken arm. The homeowner, Nong, attacked Songphon with a wooden stick and attempted to harm his pregnant wife after a parcel was rejected. The incident was caught on video, with claims that Nong was intoxicated. Songphon's wife plans to take legal action, and police are investigating.

 

Thai PM Celebrates Birthday with Party Members
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra celebrated her 38th birthday with 141 Pheu Thai MPs at the party's headquarters. The event featured a cake with an image of her receiving the royal command as Thailand’s 31st prime minister. MPs honoured both Paetongtarn and her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, who pledged continued support for the party.

 

Ghostly Delivery Startles Thai Rider
Thai delivery rider Suttinai Khamchuen experienced a strange encounter after receiving an order from a deceased police officer. On August 19, he delivered water and coffee to Pakkret Police Station, only to discover the officer had passed away months ago. Unsure if it was a prank or paranormal, Suttinai made merit for the deceased.

 

 

Filipino Mayor Flees Amid Controversy
Alice Guo, a Filipino mayor wanted in a human trafficking case, is accused of fleeing the country in July. Linked to a raid uncovering 1,000 workers and luxury goods, Guo denies the charges and insists she is not a Chinese spy. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promised a thorough investigation, with her whereabouts still unknown, possibly in Indonesia.

 

Japanese Nationals Rescued from Forced Labor in Cambodia
Twelve Japanese citizens have been rescued in Cambodia after being forced to work in online scams. They were lured with false job offers and trapped in Bavet, Svay Rieng province. Authorities are investigating the incident, which follows a similar scam operation last year involving Japanese nationals.

 

Australia Approves $19bn Solar Project to Power Singapore
Australia has greenlit a $19 billion solar project, the Australia-Asia Power Link, to supply renewable energy to Singapore via an undersea cable. Backed by SunCable, the project aims to generate 6GW of solar power, meeting up to 15% of Singapore’s energy needs by the early 2030s. Regulatory approval is still pending in Singapore and Indonesia.

 

 

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Snake bites man in toilet...  How about spiders?  I have a lasting phobia about being bit by spiders while using toilets.  Comes from having to use out door toilets when I was a kid, in backwoods Louisiana!   Those were infested with spiders in the summer months!