Intoxicated woman flips car in Pattaya, blames 'heartache'

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The transcription below features news stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. These include a tragic drowning in Phuket and the encouraging progress in the comeback of Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia. 

 

 

Intoxicated woman flips car in Pattaya, claims 'heartache' caused accident
A 29-year-old woman in Pattaya flipped her car after driving under the influence. She told police her "heart hurt" but could not recall how the accident happened. Earlier, police had escorted her to safety due to her intoxicated state.

 

Tragic drownings in Phuket claim the lives of a boy and a British tourist
A five-year-old Chinese boy and a 43-year-old British tourist died in two separate drowning incidents in Phuket on October 22. Both were pronounced dead after being pulled from the water and rushed to hospital.

 

Bangkok drug gang suspect flees after shooting at police
A drug gang suspect remains at large after firing five shots at police during a Bangkok chase. His accomplice was arrested with a large drug stash, but the fugitive, considered armed and dangerous, is still on the run.

 

Police rush to arrest Tak Bai massacre suspects before deadline
Authorities are intensifying efforts to apprehend suspects involved in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre before the statute of limitations expires on October 25. Some suspects have fled the country, but police are pushing for arrests.

 

Thai man arrested for stealing from Russian couple at Kata Beach
A Thai man was arrested for stealing a gold iPhone, cash, and a ring from a Russian couple at Kata Beach. Police recovered most of the stolen items, and the man, along with an accomplice, is facing legal action.

 

Andaman International Airport set to open by 2030
The Andaman International Airport in Phang Nga is progressing well and is expected to open by 2030. It will ease congestion at Phuket Airport and serve 22.5 million passengers annually.

 

Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish in Indonesia
A 36-year-old Italian surfer, Giulia Manfrini, died in Indonesia after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing. The tragic accident has shocked the surfing community, and tributes have been paid to her passion for life.

 

Malaysia charges 22 members of Islamic group for organized crime
Twenty-two members of the Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings group, linked to the banned Al Arqam sect, were charged with organized crime in Malaysia. The charges follow a raid that rescued over 500 children from suspected abuse.

 

Tropical Storm Trami brings floods and fatalities in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami has caused seven deaths and forced 30,000 evacuations in the Philippines, with heavy flooding hitting the Bicol region. The storm is expected to make landfall on Luzon by Thursday.

 

Siamese crocodile comeback in Cambodia sees progress
Conservation efforts in Cambodia have led to a comeback for the critically endangered Siamese crocodile. Breeding programs and habitat protection in the Cardamom Mountains are showing promising results.