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Teacher in Fatal Traffic Collision After Red-Light Violation
Picture from responders. A collision at a Suwinthawong market intersection in Chachoengsao on 14 January claimed the life of a 36-year-old motorcyclist after a collision with a car driven by a teacher. The incident occurred at around 21:45 when the teacher allegedly ran a red light at high speed and struck the motorcyclist, who had attempted an illegal U-turn. Footage from CCTV cameras shows the motorcyclist, later identified as Mr. Min Min Tun, a Myanmar national, making a U-turn at the intersection. At the same moment, a white Ford Focus driven by Ms. Rattanaporn, 26, collided with the motorcycle, sending the rider’s body airborne across the junction. Mr. Min was killed instantly, with severe head injuries, bleeding from the mouth and nose and abrasions across his body. The car dragged the mangled motorcycle approximately 30 metres, leaving a trail of sparks. The crash was reported to Bang Nam Priao Police Station, with investigators and emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. The damaged motorcycle, a Honda Click, was found lodged in the front bumper of the car, which had sustained damage, including a shattered windscreen and a crumpled front end. Ms. Rattanaporn, who had recently celebrated her appointment as a teacher, admitted to the authorities that she had been driving home after dining with friends. She claimed she did not see the motorcycle at the intersection before the collision. Police escorted Ms. Rattanaporn to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for a blood alcohol test. The results will be included in the investigation, which will determine whether alcohol consumption was a contributing factor. Meanwhile, Mr. Min’s body was transported to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for an autopsy. His remains will later be handed over to his family for religious rites. -- 2025-01-16 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 16 January 2025
TAT Scrambles to Restore Thailand's Image After Chinese Actor's Scam Centre Ordeal Wan Xing aka Xingxing. Picture courtesy: Facebook The Reporters The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is swiftly taking action to restore Thailand's image among Chinese tourists following the harrowing experience of Chinese actor Xingxing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348927-tat-scrambles-to-restore-thailands-image-after-chinese-actors-scam-centre-ordeal/ -
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75-Year-Old Woman’s Bonfire Sparks Grassfire, Nearly Spreads to Sattahip Community
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 16 January 2025
75-Year-Old Woman’s Bonfire Sparks Grassfire, Nearly Spreads to Sattahip Community A fire broke out in a grassland near residential homes in the Khao Phet community, Sattahip, Chonburi, on the morning of January 15, after a 75-year-old woman lit a bonfire to burn waste. Strong winds quickly spread the flames, endangering the surrounding area. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1348936-75-year-old-woman’s-bonfire-sparks-grassfire-nearly-spreads-to-sattahip-community/ -
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French Restaurant Owners in Phuket Arrested for Assault
Picture courtesy: News1 A disturbing incident unfolded recently in Phuket's Patong area, involving two French nationals who own a local restaurant. The pair allegedly attacked two Burmese workers who arrived late for work. The assault left one of the workers unconscious and severely injured. The incident came to light through a widely shared video on social media, showing two foreign men violently attacking Asian workers. Despite the severity of the attack, no formal complaint had been initially reported. The victims, both Burmese, were hospitalised following the attack, which reportedly occurred on 14th January. Police investigations identified the assailants as SAID IDJIHADI and SOFIANE REDOUANE HADJI, French nationals who had hired five Burmese workers to renovate their French restaurant in Patong. On the day of the incident, displeased with the late arrival of their employees, Mr. Idjihadi slapped one worker, Aye Min, aged 37. Although Aye Min proceeded to work upstairs, tensions escalated. Mr. Idjihadi later confronted Aye Min again, leading to a decision by Mr. Min to leave work. This resulted in a group assault on Aye Min and his co-workers. Mr. Min attempted to flee, but was pursued and violently attacked, suffering lacerations from a sharp object. A concerned citizen eventually transported him to Patong Hospital, where another worker also sustained injuries. Later that evening, police arrested Mr. Idjihadi and Mr. Hadji at their restaurant. They were charged with assault causing physical and psychological harm. Upon confronting the suspects with the video evidence, both men admitted their involvement in the attack. The arrests underscore the seriousness of the crime, with the perpetrators now facing legal consequences, reported News1. -- 2025-01-16 -
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Adviser Appointment Puts PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Hot Water
Nattawut Saikuar. Picture courtesy: New TV Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is once again under scrutiny, as activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has filed a formal petition challenging her recent appointment of Nattawut Saikuar, a former red shirt activist with a criminal history, as her adviser. The case, filed on Wednesday, seeks to have the issue reviewed by the Constitutional Court, asserting that the appointment breaches constitutional ethics provisions. The controversy stems from Prime Minister Paetongtarn's decision on 4th October last year to appoint Nattawut, a high-profile figure from the red shirt protest movement, which has sparked concerns regarding compliance with ethical standards. According to Mr Sonthiya, the appointment violates several sections of the Thai Constitution, notably Section 160, which demands that cabinet members uphold moral integrity and ethical standards in political appointments. Notably, the Constitutional Court previously removed Thailand's former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office in 2022 for a similar ethical breach. His transgression involved the appointment of a lawyer with a criminal record to a cabinet position, leading to a complete governmental reshuffle, eventually ushering in Ms Paetongtarn's administration. Mr Sonthiya highlights that Nattawut is presently serving a 10-year political ban, and was sentenced in 2020 to two years in prison for orchestrating a violent protest in 2007. Despite having served as deputy commerce and agriculture minister from 2012 to 2014 under the Yingluck Shinawatra government, Nattawut's political activity ban stands. Sonthiya argues that the advisory role given to Nattawut is indeed political and contests its propriety given Nattawut's history and the existing political ban. This move adds to a growing list of ethical challenges against Prime Minister Paetongtarn, echoing previous complaints launched by activists Nopparut Worachitwutthikul and Ruangkrai Leekitwattana late last year. Currently, over a dozen petitions have been directed against Ms Paetongtarn and the Pheu Thai Party, spanning allegations of corruption and unethical decision-making. Among these, at least six have been instigated by Mr Ruangkrai, underscoring pervasive scrutiny of the government's adherence to constitutional statutes during its appointments. As the matter heads towards potential legal examination, the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to demonstrate compliance with ethical standards, amidst ongoing political challenges from both within and outside her administration. The outcome of these petitions could have significant implications for the current government's stability and credibility, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-01-16
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