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Chinese Murder Suspect Arrested at Phuket Airport
Picture courtesy of immigration. Thai immigration authorities apprehended a Chinese national wanted for murder after he attempted to flee to Thailand to evade justice. According to reports, the suspect, identified as Quan Guofeng, fled China after allegedly committing a murder. He boarded Flight FM 831 from Shanghai and arrived at Phuket International Airport late night on December 13. Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron Rimpadee, Commander of Immigration Division 2, revealed that at 22:00 on December 13, he received orders from Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanit Thaiwatcharamas, Deputy Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, who was assisting the Immigration Bureau, to intercept the fugitive. Chinese authorities had requested cooperation in denying Quan entry into Thailand and facilitating his return to China to face charges. Immigration officers at Phuket Airport were instructed to position themselves near the aircraft’s exit to intercept Quan upon his arrival at 23:15. Coordination with airline staff confirmed Quan’s seat, allowing officers to discreetly detain him upon landing. Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron stated that Quan was denied entry under Thai law, which prohibits individuals deemed a threat to public safety, national security, or international relations. Quan is also subject to an international arrest warrant issued by Chinese authorities. The suspect is now set to be deported back to China, where he will face legal proceedings for his alleged crimes. In his statement, Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron emphasised Thailand’s robust security measures at immigration checkpoints, supported by the APPS (Advanced Passenger Processing System). This system flags individuals with international arrest warrants across 190 countries, enabling swift action to prevent fugitives from exploiting Thailand as a safe haven. “With the New Year approaching, we are heightening security in line with the directives of Pol. Maj. Gen. Panumas Boonyaluck, Acting Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau. This includes strengthened international cooperation to intercept foreign fugitives attempting to cross borders,” Cherngron noted. -- 2024-12-15 -
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Driver Surrenders After Dragging Victim Over 1 Km in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Picture from responders. The driver of a white sedan involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Phuket, has surrendered to police, confessing to drinking beer prior to the crash and fleeing the scene out of panic. Authorities have charged him with multiple serious offenses. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 14. At approximately 03:20 Thalang Police Station received reports of a collision involving a Honda motorcycle with license plate from Phang Nga Province. The motorcycle was found abandoned on Srisoonthorn Road in Sri Soonthorn Subdistrict, Thalang District. The rider, later identified as 22-year-old Mr. Kulchat, was discovered dead over 1 kilometre away in the Cherng Talay area, having been dragged along the road by the fleeing vehicle. Police reviewed CCTV footage and identified the suspect vehicle as a white Toyota Yaris with license plate registered in Phuket. The driver, 41-year-old Mr. Watchara, was contacted by police and instructed to surrender himself along with the vehicle. At around 10:00 on December 14, Mr. Watchara arrived at Thalang Police Station, bringing the white Yaris involved in the collision. Investigators seized the vehicle for forensic examination to collect evidence of the crash. During questioning, Mr. Watchara admitted to being the driver of the vehicle. He stated that on December 13, at approximately 22:00, he was drinking beer with friends at a residence in Sri Soonthorn Subdistrict. He consumed one bottle of beer and left around 02:00 to drive home in Cherng Talay. As he reached the Bang Jo intersection and turned onto Srisoonthorn Road, his car collided with the victim’s motorcycle. Mr. Watchara claimed he panicked and fled the scene, unaware that the victim’s body had become lodged under his vehicle. He then drove back to a friend’s house in Bang Maruan, where he stayed until police contacted him later that morning. Police conducted an alcohol test on Mr. Watchara through a breathalyzer and sent him for a blood alcohol test at a hospital. He has been charged with “reckless driving causing death” and “fleeing the scene without providing assistance or reporting the incident to authorities.” The investigation continues as police gather further evidence to present the case in court. -- 2024-12-15 -
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Late-Night Fire Destroys Townhouse, Neighbour Rescues Pet Snakes
Picture from responders. A fire broke out in a townhouse in Soi Phetkasem 48, Bangkok in the early hours of December 14, causing significant damage to the property and two neighbouring homes. Amidst the chaos, a neighbour managed to save his collection of pet snakes, calling them his most valuable possessions. At approximately 03:35 Lt. Wacharapong Maneethong of Phasi Charoen Police Station received a report of the fire. Firefighters, rescue teams, and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival at House No. 29, Soi Phetkasem 48, the fire was found raging at the rear of a two-story townhouse, starting in the kitchen and quickly spreading to the second floor. The fire also affected two adjacent homes. Firefighters worked swiftly, extinguishing the blaze within 45 minutes. Two individuals, 14-year-old Pathompong Rojanaprajuk and his 56-year-old mother, Mrs. Panida Klanhar, sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and were rushed to Mit Pracha Hospital for treatment. The house owner, 29-year-old Mr. Thanawat Waipricha, was unharmed. Mr. Phusit, a 59-year-old neighbour, recounted his experience, saying, “At first, I saw only smoke. When I opened the back door, I noticed flames starting to spread on the balcony. I rushed to grab my belongings and heard the voices of people escaping from the second floor.” Although the fire completely destroyed the initial townhouse which was the seat of the fire, neighbouring properties sustained only minor damage. Notably, one neighbour managed to rescue his collection of snakes during the evacuation. He carried out seven plastic containers, each housing a snake of various species, and lined them up outside. The incident sparked curiosity among residents, who gathered to watch. The owner of the snakes reassured everyone, saying, “They’re harmless and non-venomous. I keep them for breeding and because I’m passionate about them. They are my most valuable possessions.” Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. -- 2024-12-15 -
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Thai-Japanese Researchers Unearth Dinosaur Fossils Over 100 Million Years Old in Khon Kaen
Picture courtesy of ThaiRath. A team of Thai and Japanese researchers has unearthed significant dinosaur fossils, including the ribs of a plant-eating dinosaur and the teeth of a carnivorous species, dating back 100-110 million years. The discovery, made in Phon Phisai District, Khon Kaen, has sparked calls for government support to develop the site as a tourist attraction and educational centre. The excavation began in the agricultural area of Rai Tama Farm, where researchers set up camp for their first day of work. The farm owner, Mrs. Naen Prommarin, 56, revealed that the site has a long history connected to fossil discoveries. She recounted how, in 2006, a local monk, Phra Achan Subin Khantitharo, initially discovered what he thought was an elephant vertebra while collecting rocks to build a temple structure. Upon further examination, the bones were believed to be dinosaur fossils, prompting a report to the Department of Mineral Resources. In 2007, experts from the department confirmed the findings, which included ribs and teeth from a large, long-necked plant-eating dinosaur. Subsequent excavations continued until 2011, when financial constraints and other research priorities halted the work. However, the landowner later donated the site, known as Hin Rong, to the government to facilitate ongoing fossil research. This December, the research effort was reignited under the leadership of Ms. Sasaon Khansupha, a senior geologist from Sirindhorn Museum, in collaboration with Japanese paleontologists. Early findings include fossilized ribs of a sauropod, a herbivorous dinosaur species, and teeth belonging to theropods, carnivorous dinosaurs. The fossils are estimated to be 100-110 million years old. Additionally, the team uncovered petrified wood dating back 700,000-900,000 years and freshwater mollusk fossils. Ms. Sasaon emphasised the importance of government funding to support excavation and research. She stated that fossil studies not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also have the potential to transform the site into an educational centre and tourist attraction, benefiting local communities and inspiring the next generation of scientists. The discovery underscores Thailand’s rich paleontological history and the need to preserve these invaluable assets for academic and cultural enrichment. -- 2024-12-15 -
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Watch closely: Thaksin Shinawatra's potential political return
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 15 December 2024
Police Raid Store in Bangkok Mall, Seize Illegal IPTV Boxes, and Charge Owner Picture courtesy of Khaosod Police from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECS) and officials from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have raided a store in a prominent shopping mall in Prawet District, Bangkok, seizing illegal IPTV boxes and detaining the shop owner for legal action. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346215-police-raid-store-in-bangkok-mall-seize-illegal-iptv-boxes-and-charge-owner/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 15 December 2024
UPDATE Two Teens Arrested for Bomb Attack at Tak Fair, Killing 3 & Injuring Dozens Authorities have arrested two teenage suspects in connection with a grenade attack at the fair in Umphang District, Tak Province. The attack, which occurred late night on December 13, during a dance event, left three people dead and 56 others injured, six of whom are in critical condition. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346192-explosion-at-tak-festival-leaves-3-dead-39-injured/#findComment-19447531 -
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Google's Quantum Chip "Willow" and Bitcoin
The Willow announcement was an interesting event, but it is no threat at all to Bitcoin mining. First, there is no general purpose, 105 qubit computer today. Willow is a specially constructed chip that runs a test circuit called Random Circuit Sampling. This is a performance metric intentionally constructed to provide the maximum possible advantage to quantum computers and thus verify theoretical performance. You can't run Grover's Algorithm on it, even at 105 qubits, let alone the approximately 2 billion qubits you would need to find a SHA-256 preimage in a 10 minutes blocktime. Don't get me wrong. It is a fantastic engineering accomplishment and a great step on the road towards quantum computers. But these people saying 2-5 years out are delusional. But let's say I'm wrong. 2 years from now, someone suddenly builds a quantum computer that is pretty fast. It still has to beat the combined conventional mining power of the entire planet. How many of these computers do you think they'll be able to deploy quickly? And even if you disagree with everything I've said so far, you can fork Bitcoin in a week to replace SHA-256 with SHA-512 or SHA-1024. That will render most of the ASIC miners irrelevant, but it will also render the quantum computer irrelevant. And the conventional miners can be replaced in months. The quantum computers will need to square or quandruple the number of qubits to catch up. So instead of circa 2 billion, you'll need up to 16 Undecilion qubits. (Yes, there really are names that go that high it 10^36). Or even if you believe the ridiculous number of 8000 "something's" that was thrown around on one tweet, you'll now need 400 trillion "something's". So mining is a non issue. At bigger risk is the failure of every public key cryptography system on the planet. Bitcoin will be the least of your problems. The point is, this is all FUD. Everyone involved in Bitcoin is very aware of the quantum computing issue. Satoshi was aware of it in 2009 when he wrote the paper. There are dozens of proposals for how to resolve it. The only reason a solution hasn't been selected yet is because there is no reason to worry about it yet. TL;DR: Bitcoin is safe. Don't worry.
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