Ambulance Blocked by Taxi Leads to Patient’s Death in Phuket

 

 

Ambulance Blocked, Patient Dies in Phuket
A 62-year-old man suffering from heart disease died after a taxi obstructed an ambulance in Patong, Phuket. Despite using sirens, the emergency vehicle was delayed en route to hospital. The driver faces charges, as police urge stronger awareness.

 

Drug Convoy Posing as Family Trip Busted
Police in Chumphon arrested four suspects, including a minor, for transporting 100kg of crystal methamphetamine. The group disguised the operation as a family road trip. Drugs were found in parcel boxes after a tip-off.

 

Belgian Tourist Wrecks Stores in Pattaya
A Belgian tourist caused chaos in two Pattaya convenience stores, smashing bottles and disturbing staff. After paying damages, he reoffended days later and was taken to hospital. The incidents stirred debate on tourist behaviour.

 

Naked Tourist Sparks Visa Policy Debate
A nude foreign man walking through Phuket went viral and drew criticism from locals and online users. The incident fuelled debate over visa-free entry policies and rising cases of disrespectful behaviour by tourists.

 

Locals Help Seizing Tourist in Bangkok
A foreign woman suffered a seizure on a Bangkok street and was aided by compassionate locals. A noodle vendor’s TikTok video captured people fanning her and calling emergency services. She was later hospitalised safely.

 

Thailand to Upgrade Northeast Airports

The government plans to invest nearly 166 million baht to improve regional airports in the northeast. Upgrades in Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, and Mukdahan aim to boost tourism and support local economies.

 

Indonesia’s Free Meal Scheme Criticised
Over 170 schoolchildren in Indonesia fell ill from contaminated meals under a government nutrition scheme. The outbreak raised serious safety concerns, with critics blaming poor hygiene and rushed implementation.

 

Ex-Vietnam Minister Jailed in Solar Scandal
Vietnam sentenced a former deputy minister to six years in jail for accepting bribes linked to solar pricing. The corrupt deal caused over US$40 million in state losses. Eleven other officials also received penalties.

 

Philippines Poll: Marcos Drops, Duterte Rises
President Marcos Jr. saw a drop in approval ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte gained public trust. Despite the decline, Marcos remains slightly more trusted. Other key officials held steady in recent surveys.

 

BYD Builds EV Plant in Cambodia
China’s BYD has broken ground on a $32 million EV plant in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville SEZ. Set to open in late 2025, it will assemble 10,000 vehicles annually. EV adoption in Cambodia is rapidly growing.