Ex-Thai Actress Accuses British Husband of Fraud

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The transcription below presents news stories from across Thailand, as featured in Good Morning Thailand, hosted by Alex. Topics range from Bangkok’s partnership with Beijing to tackle air pollution to Singaporean students experiencing food poisoning from emergency rations.

 

Bangkok Partners with Beijing to Tackle Air Pollution
Bangkok has signed an MOU with Beijing to implement air quality management strategies, aiming to reduce PM2.5 levels. Governor Chadchart is also cracking down on rice field burning, cutting burned farmland from 5,625 rai in 2022 to 625 rai in 2024.

 

Phuket Faces Waste Crisis as Incinerator Shuts Down
Phuket’s only public incinerator is undergoing a month-long renovation, reducing its capacity from 900 to 300 tonnes daily. Overflowing landfills and a recent landfill fire have raised concerns. Authorities are urging waste separation and launching a 40-million-baht waste management initiative.

 

British Man Hospitalized in Thailand, Family Seeks Help
Raymond Wallace, 72, is in critical condition in Hua Hin with an unclear illness. Initially diagnosed with pneumonia, he now suffers from acute respiratory distress syndrome. With his travel insurance expired, his family has launched a GoFundMe to cover £3,000-per-day hospital bills.

 

Woman Takes Child Hostage Amid Mental Health Crisis in Sisaket
A 28-year-old woman in Sisaket held her three-year-old daughter hostage and attacked her mother amid a psychiatric episode. Police subdued her after a tense standoff, and she was hospitalized for treatment. Her mother revealed she had stopped taking medication for months.

 

Tighter Banking Rules May Affect Retirees in Thailand
New banking regulations in Thailand, effective April 2025, will require biometric authentication and device-linked accounts, complicating matters for retirees. While alternative options exist, including visa programs and tax registration, expats fear future restrictions on financial access.

 

Ex-Thai Actress Accuses British Husband of Fraud
Former actress Ladda Khantiphok claims her British husband deceived her out of £8,000 and was unfaithful. Married in 2020, he rarely visited and stopped communicating. Now struggling financially, Ladda is seeking a divorce and legal action for repayment.

 

Malaysia’s Anwar Calls for Unified Muslim Action on Palestine and Syria
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim urged Muslim leaders to move beyond sectarian divisions and provide tangible support for Palestine and Syria. Speaking in Bahrain, he called for diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian efforts to strengthen unity and aid crisis-stricken regions.

 

Indonesia’s Prabowo Urges Judicial Integrity
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called on judges to uphold justice with integrity. Speaking at the Supreme Court’s annual session, he stressed the judiciary’s role in combating corruption and ensuring fairness for future generations.

 

Tensions Ease After Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
A brief military altercation at the Prasat Ta Moan Thom temple has de-escalated after Thailand protested Cambodia’s actions. Authorities from both countries have reassured that the situation is now stable, though experts warn of potential nationalist exploitation.

 

Singaporean Students Suffer Food Poisoning from Emergency Rations
Around 20 Singaporean students fell ill after consuming ready-to-eat meals during a national crisis drill. The chicken bolognese pasta is suspected as the cause. Authorities have launched an investigation, urging students to return unconsumed meals.