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Siam University Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Unauthorised Course
They got caught !!!!! now scrabling to blame anyone (Thai way ) -
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Mahout charged for elephant goring Spanish woman in Thailand
Blanca Ojanguren García picture courtesy of Pinoalbar Development School and Sky News By Bob Scott Police in Thailand have charged the mahout responsible for the elephant that gored a Spanish woman to death last week in Koh Yao. The deadly incident has since ramped up intense scrutiny of Thailand’s elephant tourism industry. The 38 year old mahout, Theerayut Inthaphudkij, faces charges of negligence causing death after a tragic accident involving the 22 year old Spanish tourist in southern Thailand. The victim, Blanca Ojanguren García, was enjoying what should have been a memorable experience, bathing an elephant at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre. However, the day took a horrifying turn when the elephant, a 45 year old female named Phang Somboon, suddenly attacked, fatally injuring her. This grim event has cast a spotlight on the ethics and safety of Thailand’s booming elephant tourism sector, which has long faced criticism from animal rights advocates. These activists argue that activities like elephant bathing can disrupt the creatures’ natural behaviours and inflict undue stress. Experts suggest that the elephant may have been stressed by her interactions with tourists, potentially triggering the fatal attack. García’s grief-stricken boyfriend, who was with her during the incident, witnessed the tragic event unfold as the elephant’s tusk inflicted a fatal head injury. Despite being rushed to hospital, Blanca succumbed to her injuries. According to World Animal Protection, nearly 3,000 elephants are held in tourist attractions throughout Thailand. PETA Senior Vice President Jason Baker issued a stark warning in response to this incident, highlighting the inherent dangers to both humans and animals involved in such close interactions. “Any ‘sanctuary’ that permits human contact with elephants poses critical risks.” This is not the first time negligence charges have been filed against mahouts. A similar tragedy occurred in 2017, when an elephant in Pattaya killed a Chinese tour guide, leading to charges against the camp owner and a mahout, reported the BBC. Another alarming incident in 2013 saw an elephant’s tusks cut following a fatal attack. García was a promising law and international relations student at Spain’s University of Navarra, participating in a student exchange programme in Taiwan. Her tragic death occurred only days after she and her boyfriend arrived in Thailand on December 26. Spain’s Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, has confirmed that the Spanish consulate in Bangkok is providing assistance to Blanca’s family during this heart-wrenching time. RELATED STORY: Spanish student dies after being attacked by elephant in Thailand Source: The Thaiger -- 2025-01-08 -
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Thai immigration online 90 day reporting system
think i posted on here months ago they stopped sending out reminder emails, too helpful -
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Security at walking street wrecking havic
Wrong. I don't hand over anything to anyone, phone and passport included. I don't give my passport to hotels, I show it to them and have a copy ready. Where were the police during all of this? -
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Healthcare Insurance
I'm surprised they don't exclude things once you claim on them, maybe they do -
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Strange and annoying things here in land of smiles
While this is true, and it is very annoying for some, you can explain to them that you want to open the packaging. -
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National Socialism was a Left Wing Socialist Political Movement
You are like someone who goes into NASA and screams that the Moon is made of cheese, then acts perplexed when everyone laughs at you -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 8 January 2025
Foreign Ministry Cautions Against Opposition's Myanmar Visit File photo for reference only Concerns have arisen following the potential visit by members of Thailand's opposition People’s Party (PP) to Myanmar, aiming to meet four detained Thai trawler crew members. Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra voiced apprehension yesterday, January 7, explaining that while the ministry cannot prevent Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, an MP and chairman of the House’s Military Affairs Committee, from his intended visit, official permission through diplomatic channels is necessary. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1348284-foreign-ministry-cautions-against-oppositions-myanmar-visit/
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