Thai Police Arrest Nigerian Duo for Cocaine Smuggling

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The transcription below covers news stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia, ranging from the arrest of two Nigerians linked to a cocaine smuggling operation in Thailand to Indonesia’s use of cloud seeding to combat severe flooding in Jakarta.

 

1. Thai Police Arrest Nigerian Duo for Cocaine Smuggling
Thai police arrested two Nigerian men in Bangkok for alleged links to an international cocaine smuggling ring. Their arrest follows the detention of a Thai woman in Japan, caught with 700 grams of cocaine. Both men were also charged with visa overstays.

 

2. Pattaya Knife Attack Over Cigarette Smoke
A Chinese restaurant worker in Pattaya allegedly stabbed a Cambodian man after a dispute over cigarette smoke. The suspect, who remained at the scene and made a peace sign to reporters, has been arrested and faces serious assault charges.

 

3. Phuket Taxi Driver Confronts Russian Tourists Over Unpaid Fare
A Phuket taxi driver chased down a Russian couple who allegedly fled without paying. A viral video of the altercation sparked online debate, with some blaming the tourists and others questioning the fare.

 

4. World Record-Holding Thai Couple Splits

Thai couple Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, who set the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss in 2013, have separated after more than a decade together. Their record remains unbeaten, as Guinness retired the category due to health concerns.

 

5. Chinese Nationals Arrested for Cambodian Teen’s Murder
Cambodian police arrested two Chinese men for the murder of an 18-year-old casino worker found buried in Phnom Penh. A third suspect remains at large, while the arrested pair have been sent to court.

 

6. Indonesia Uses Cloud Seeding to Combat Jakarta Flooding
Indonesian authorities are using cloud seeding to reduce rainfall after severe Jakarta floods left one dead and displaced 2,200 people. Floodwaters submerged over 1,000 homes, and officials warn bad weather may persist until March 11.