Phuket Hit-and-Run: Police Hunt Foreign Suspects

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, as presented on Good Morning Thailand, hosted by Alex. The coverage range from a Phuket hit-and-run involving foreign suspects to Cambodia’s prime minister defending the Angkor Sangkranta event.

 

1. Phuket Hit-and-Run: Police Hunt Foreign Suspects
Phuket police are searching for three foreign suspects involved in a hit-and-run near Patong Hospital. They allegedly hit a motorcyclist, brandished a knife, and fled. A viral video has sparked public outrage, while concerns grow that they may have left Thailand.

 

2. Inside the Prison Cell Where ‘Joe Ferrari’ Died
Reporters toured the Khlong Prem prison cell where former police chief Thitisan "Joe Ferrari" Utthanaphon was found dead. Authorities ruled it suicide, but his family has requested a second autopsy. Officials insist he requested the move to the 5th block.

 

3. Thai Man Faces Jail After Dropping Yaba in Front of Officials
A 58-year-old man in Nan province was arrested after accidentally dropping six Yaba tablets while retrieving his ID. Possession of over five pills carries a two-year jail sentence. Coincidentally, police arrested a wanted drug dealer outside his home the same day.

 

4. Foreign Tourist Dines and Dashes in Krabi
A foreign tourist in Krabi dined at a restaurant, ordered steak and a drink, then fled without paying. CCTV footage shows him pretending to order dessert before escaping in a rented car. Krabi police are investigating and warning local businesses.

 

5. Couple Arrested in Pattaya Car Theft Scam
Pattaya police arrested a couple for stealing rental cars, disabling GPS trackers, and selling them. Officers linked them to thefts across multiple provinces, with some vehicles smuggled into Myanmar and Cambodia. The crackdown on car rental fraud continues.

 

6. Off-Duty Nurse Saves Passenger on Bangkok BTS
A Bangkok BTS passenger fainted, prompting an off-duty nurse to assist alongside security staff. A viral TikTok video captured the moment, earning widespread praise. Many shared similar stories of kindness from BTS staff.

 

7. Duterte Arrested, Faces ICC Charges Over Drug Killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and sent to The Hague to face ICC charges for his deadly drug war. Human rights groups praised the move, while supporters call it illegal. The ICC will now assess whether the case goes to trial.

 

8. Wall Panel Collapses at Malaysian LRT Station, No Injuries
A wall panel at Malaysia’s Masjid Jamek LRT station collapsed during heavy rain. No injuries were reported, and train services remain unaffected. Rapid Rail is investigating and has deployed police to manage passenger flow.

 

9. Cambodian PM Defends Angkor Sangkranta Event
Cambodian PM Hun Manet defended the Angkor Sangkranta festival against criticism, arguing it boosts tourism and benefits locals. Opponents claim it distracts from economic struggles, but supporters believe it will help the region’s economy.