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Police Arrest Couple for Forging New Zealand Visas to Defraud Job Seekers
Picture courtesy of CCIB The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested a couple for forging New Zealand visas and defrauding Thai citizens seeking overseas employment. At a press briefing held at 09:30 on December 7, CCIB Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwphan, alongside other officials, including representatives from the New Zealand Embassy in Thailand and Immigration New Zealand, announced the successful operation against the suspects. According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong, irregularities in visa applications for Thai workers traveling to New Zealand were flagged by the New Zealand Embassy. These applications were found to involve counterfeit documents, prompting the embassy to alert the Thai cyber police. After gathering evidence, the court issued arrest warrants for two individuals. On the morning of December 6, officers from CCIB raided a residence in the Prasert-Manukit area of Bangkok, believed to be the hideout of the suspects. The individuals, identified as Ms. Jantima and Mr. Anuwat, had been evading detection for years, even refraining from registering official identification for over a decade. The suspects were charged with fraud, forgery, submitting false information to computer systems, and deceiving victims by falsely claiming they could secure jobs or training opportunities abroad. Investigations revealed that the couple had exploited their past experiences working in South Korea to identify vulnerabilities among Thai job seekers. Initially targeting those interested in South Korea, the suspects shifted focus to New Zealand due to its higher wages. Using social media, they created convincing posts and purchased Facebook pages with large followings to attract victims. The suspects promised job placements in New Zealand, quoting a fee of 70,000 baht, which included 50,000 baht for a work visa and 20,000 baht for personal expenses. They engaged with victims through video calls and provided fabricated employment contracts purportedly from New Zealand employers. Victims were warned not to share these documents, under the threat of legal consequences. Once victims transferred payments, the suspects would sever contact. Although only two victims have come forward so far, police suspect there may be many additional victims based on evidence found during the raid. Authorities are urging other victims to contact the police to assist in the investigation. Following the press conference, the suspects were taken to Ratchada Criminal Court for detention. During their transfer, Ms. Jantima broke down in tears and leaned on police officers for support. Both suspects declined to answer questions from the media. Police have opposed bail for the suspects, citing concerns about evidence tampering. Investigations are ongoing to identify additional victims and accomplices. -- 2024-12-08 -
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Lampang: Pickup Collides with Two Cars, Leaving Two Seriously Injured
Pictures from responders, CCTV below. A traffic collision occurred on the morning off December 7, on Jamthewi Road (Lampang-Hang Chat Old Route) near the U-turn at Ban Pa Hiang, Bo Haeo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province. The incident involved three vehicles, leaving two individuals seriously injured. The Lampang Rescue Association and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation’s Lampang Branch reported the crash, which was captured on CCTV. A pickup truck collided with a car, sending the pickup crashing into another car on the opposite side of the road. One of the car overturned, landing in the middle of the road. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and found two individuals trapped inside the overturned vehicle. They provided first aid before transporting the injured to Lampang Hospital for further treatment. The crash caused significant damage to all three vehicles involved. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision and reviewing CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events. The U-turn near Ban Pa Hiang is known to be a high-risk area, raising concerns about road safety and the need for preventive measures to avoid further incidents. -- 2024-12-08 ScreenRecording_12-07-2024 13-29-01_1.mp4 -
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18-Wheel Truck Overturns, Driver Severely Injured and Trapped Inside : Laem Chabang
Picture from responders. An 18-wheel trailer truck overturned on a curve on the parallel road of Motorway 7, near Wat Manarom, heading towards Chak Yai Chin Intersection in Laem Chabang, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province. Rescue teams worked for an hour to free the trapped driver, who sustained severe injuries. Police Lieutenant Boonthip Jinda, an investigator from Laem Chabang Police Station, received the accident report and coordinated with the Sawang Prateep Sriracha Rescue Team to respond to the scene. Upon arrival, the team found a white 18-wheel truck, license plate from Ayutthaya, lying on its side. The vehicle’s front section was heavily damaged, trapping the driver, identified as Mr. Sawinai Sirirat, 53, a resident of Chaiyaphum Province. Rescue workers used hydraulic tools to extract the injured driver, completing the operation after one hour. Mr. Sawinai was rushed to Somdej Boromarachathavi Hospital in Sriracha for further treatment. According to Mr. Chatri, a coworker traveling behind the truck, he and the injured driver were transporting cargo containers to Koh Kong, Trat Province. At the time of the accident, Mr. Sawinai appeared to swerve to avoid an obstacle on the road, causing the truck to overturn. The area is poorly lit and features a sharp curve, which may have contributed to the crash. Police officers from Laem Chabang Station documented the scene, conducted an initial investigation, and recorded witness statements. The investigation will continue to determine the cause of the accident and proceed with legal measures. -- 2024-12-08 -
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Here we go. Mega MAGA Mess is coming. Is SS, MediCare etc gone... soon?
My girlfriend and I frequently talk about people not taking care of themselves with their poor eating habits. We also agree that our tax dollars should not go to buying junk food for SNAP recipients. She has excellent, company-paid health insurance through her employer and me with Medicare and Tricare. -
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Amnesty International "It's a Genocide in Gaza"
"Israeli historian produces vast database of war crimes in Gaza | Middle East Eye" https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-historian-produces-vast-database-war-crimes-gaza Hideous crimes committed in Gaza by Israeli forces. -
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Whistleblower Alleges Normalized Anti-Semitism at the BBC
Anyone who criticizes Israeli government policy is NOT automatically called antisemitic. Millions of Jews inside and outside Israel have protested against Netanyahu and they are certainly not antisemites, nor have they been labeled so. Take a look at this link: 2024 Israeli protests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Israeli_protests The same is true for non-Jews who protest Israeli gvernment policy. They are NOT always called antisemitic. However, some who do protest against Israel are indeed antisemitic and the accusations of antisemitism are true. Old-fashioned raw antisemitism can masquerade as anti-Zionism and it's entirely right to denounce it as such. Where does the line go between anti-Zionism and antisemitism? Basically, if opponents of Israel use "Zionist" as synonym for "Jew," then it's antisemitism. Holding Jews collectively responsible for the actions of the Israeli government is a modern version of the oldest expression of antisemitism, blaming all Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus. This also goes to the heart of the whistleblower's complaints against the BCC. Jewish employees were being harassed because of what is happening in Gaza, although those employees have no influence or direct involvement in the Israeli government's policy. Updating other common antisemitic tropes, such as Jews control governments, international finance, the media, etc. is also antisemitic. The overriding claim that a a small group of Jews wields undue influence is central to antisemitism. It may be unintentional, but several of @pacovl46's comments are troubling: He apparently supports some heavy-duty retributuion against Israel and its citizens. So I have to ask @pacovl46: are you referring to the elimination of the state of Israel and the dispersal of its citizens? What will happen if Israel gets it "big time?" He is positing a plot by Jews to fulfill a hidden agenda he calls "the Israeli big picture." That's classic antisemitism, straight out of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Protocols-of-the-Elders-of-Zion The existence of a homeland for the world's Jews is what is "provoking and antagonizing" Hamas and other terrorist groups. Through the years, Israel has taken the steps necessary to defend itself and that has had unfortunate consequences for Palestinians. But to blame Israel for the attacks against its citizens is again classic antisemitism. For a widely used and respected definition of antisemitism, check out the International Holocaust Rememrance Alliance page: https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism -
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Chinese Man and Thai Woman Arrested for Public Indecency on Jomtien Beach
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Wild Elephant in Musth Kills Villager in Mae Ramat Forest, Tak Province
Picture from responders. Tragedy struck in Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, when a wild elephant in musth fatally attacked a villager in the Khun Huay Khimo forest, located near Ban Huay Krathing. On December 7, local authorities reported that a villager from Ban Huay Krathing, Mae Tuen Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, was killed by a wild elephant in the forest. Witnesses alerted the village headman and local officials about the incident, which was subsequently reported to Mr. Parinya Sairoj, the District Chief of Mae Ramat. Upon receiving the report, Mr. Parinya directed Mr. Phadungsit Thanboon, the deputy district officer responsible for Mae Tuen Subdistrict, to coordinate with local leaders, including the headmen of Village 12 and Village 6, as well as their deputies and village assistants. Together, they led a team to the scene of the incident. At the location, the team found that the wild elephant had killed a villager identified as Mr. Khodhi, 50 years old, a resident of Mae Tuen Subdistrict. The body was discovered in the forest where the attack occurred. Authorities ordered the area secured, prohibiting anyone from moving the body until proper procedures were followed. Local police from Mae Ramat Police Station were informed, and investigators conducted an on-site forensic examination. The case will proceed according to legal protocols. The incident has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the area, emphasising the need for measures to mitigate risks and protect both residents and wildlife. -- 2024-12-08
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