Italian Man Fined for Public Indecency in Pattaya

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Asia, as covered in the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. The stories range from an Italian man fined for public indecency in Pattaya to Duterte dismissing ICC arrest concerns.

 

1. Italian Man Fined for Public Indecency in Pattaya
A 68-year-old Italian man, Carlo, was fined 3,000 baht for public indecency at Pattaya’s Laem Bali Hai Beach. A journalist recorded the incident and alerted police, leading to his swift arrest. Carlo denied the allegations, citing a medical condition, but authorities proceeded with legal action.

 

2. Deadly Explosion in Pattani Kills Three
An explosion in Pattani’s Sai Buri district killed three officials and injured another late on March 8. Authorities delayed the investigation until daylight due to concerns over additional explosives. Security forces have sealed off the area, and an investigation is ongoing.

 

3. Illegal Wildlife Seized in Songkhla Luxury Home Raid
Officials raided a luxury home in Songkhla, confiscating illegal wildlife, including a white lion, a liger, and two elephant tusks. The owner, Gomate, was absent and will be summoned for questioning. He faces possible charges for illegal wildlife possession.

 

4. Swiss National Faces Visa Revocation Over Dog Attacks
A Swiss man in Prachuap Khiri Khan risks his visa being canceled after his dog repeatedly attacked tourists on the beach. Despite prior warnings, he failed to leash the animal. Authorities have gathered evidence, and a court hearing is set for March 11. A public hearing is also planned.

 

5. Hungarian Man Arrested for Stealing 1.5 Million Baht
A 57-year-old Hungarian man was arrested in Pattaya for stealing 1.5 million baht from a businessman’s car in Nonthaburi. CCTV footage led to his capture while sunbathing at a hotel. He was found with cash, a stolen motorcycle, and a signal-jamming device.

 

6. Protesters Storm Thai Finance Ministry Over Casino Bill
Protesters stormed Thailand’s Finance Ministry, demanding the government scrap its casino bill. They opposed a policy change that would remove a financial safeguard for Thai gamblers. Tensions remain high as the demonstrations continue.

 

7. Cambodian Raid Nets 258 Foreigners in Illegal Online Operation
Cambodian authorities arrested 258 foreigners in a crackdown on an illegal online operation in Mondulkiri. Among those detained were 247 Chinese and others from Myanmar, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Fourteen suspects face further investigation, while the rest will be processed by immigration.

 

8. Duterte Dismisses ICC Arrest Concerns
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte brushed off concerns about a possible ICC arrest warrant while in Hong Kong. The ICC is investigating extrajudicial killings during his drug war from 2016 to 2022. Duterte insists he is ready for jail if necessary, while his return to Manila remains uncertain.