Danish Tourist Declines Hospital Treatment After Stabbing in Pattaya

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, as presented in the Good Morning Thailand program hosted by Alex and Jay. The coverage includes topics such as a Danish tourist refusing hospital treatment after a stabbing in Pattaya and Vietnam seeking Japan’s assistance in launching its first radar satellite.

 

Danish Tourist Declines Hospital Treatment After Stabbing in Pattaya

A 22-year-old Danish tourist was stabbed on February 28 in Pattaya but refused hospital treatment and police assistance. Despite heavy bleeding, he declined to press charges or share details. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, though his lack of cooperation hinders the investigation.

 

Phuket Tightens Immigration Controls Amid Crime Wave

Phuket is cracking down on illegal employment and drug-related crimes. In 2023, officials deported 998 foreigners and revoked 194 visas. Authorities now work with consulates to screen new arrivals for warrants, blacklists, or insufficient funds. The crackdown targets unauthorized foreign tour guides, with violators facing arrest, deportation, and lifetime bans. In January, Phuket saw 800,000 foreign tourists and detained four internationally wanted criminals.

 

Japanese Man Arrested with Ecstasy in Bangkok Mall

Thai police arrested a 31-year-old Japanese man in a Bangkok shopping centre on March 1 for possessing four ecstasy tablets. Acting on a tip-off, officers found him behaving suspiciously near a restroom. He admitted to buying the drugs to experiment but was detained before use. A urine test showed no other substances. He now faces drug possession charges.

 

Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Foreign Makeup Teachers

Authorities are targeting foreign workers in restricted professions, specifically unlicensed makeup teachers. In Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon area, officials detained two Chinese nationals who were illegally working as makeup instructors. They face legal action, while their employer risks fines of up to 200,000 baht and potential hiring bans. The Department of Employment urges the public to report illegal foreign labour.

 

Cambodia Deports 119 Thai Call Center Workers

Cambodia deported 119 Thais involved in a Poipet-based scam call centre after raids on February 22-23. Thai police received them at the Aranyaprathet border. Authorities confirmed they entered Cambodia illegally for online fraud but were not tricked or held captive. The operation is part of a broader cybercrime crackdown involving Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

 

Vietnam Seeks Japan’s Help in Launching First Radar Satellite

Vietnam urges Japan to fast-track the launch of LOTUSat-1, its first home-built radar satellite, set for 2025. Developed with Japan’s Official Development Assistance, the satellite will enhance disaster prevention, climate monitoring, and resource management. Weighing 600kg, LOTUSat-1 uses advanced radar to capture images day and night, even in cloudy conditions.