Polish Couple Fined for Nude Cuddle on Koh Phangan

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Polish Couple Fined for Nude Cuddle on Koh Phangan
A Polish couple were fined after being found embracing naked on a road in Koh Phangan. The woman paid 5,000 baht, while the man was sent for psychiatric evaluation. Police are cracking down on public nudity across the island’s beaches.

 

Drunk Thai Hospital Director Injures TV Crew in Crash
A hospital director in Chaiyaphum, driving under the influence, crashed into two TV crew members outside a restaurant. Both victims suffered serious injuries. CCTV footage and a failed alcohol test have led police to pursue legal action.

 

US Lecturer Allowed to Remove Monitoring Bracelet in Thailand
American academic Dr Paul Chambers won a court appeal to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet. He still faces lèse-majesté charges and must follow other bail terms. The case continues under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

 

Shirtless Tourist Sparks Outrage in Thai Restaurant
A Chinese tourist caused outrage in Prachin Buri by dancing shirtless, coughing up phlegm, and throwing money over diners. The drunken incident was caught on camera and widely shared online. Police issued a warning but made no arrest.

 

Thailand Vows to Scrap Dual Pricing for Foreign Tourists
Thailand’s tourism minister has vowed to end dual pricing after growing complaints from foreign tourists. Authorities are improving tourist support tools and tackling scams. Though arrivals dipped, tourism revenue still increased this year.

 

Thai Opposition Demands Probe into Chinese Student Visa Abuse
The opposition claims some Thai universities are enabling Chinese nationals to work illegally via fake study programmes. These “zero-dollar” operations are tied to tax evasion and shady business practices. The Higher Education Ministry is reviewing the allegations.

 

Cambodia Hails Its Own Press Freedom as “Very Good”
Cambodia’s Ministry of Information claims press freedom is “very good” based on a survey of nearly 500 journalists. Most respondents felt safe and independent in their work. However, critics question the survey’s credibility as it was state-led.

 

South Korea’s Finance Minister Becomes Interim National Leader
Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has stepped in as interim president and prime minister after Han Duck-soo’s resignation. He now faces political unrest, economic concerns, and diplomatic challenges. South Korea prepares for elections in June.

 

Vietnam Celebrates 50 Years Since War’s End and Reunification
Vietnam marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War with parades and tributes in Ho Chi Minh City. Leaders praised the reunification as a triumph of justice and faith. The event comes amid tensions over new US tariffs on Vietnamese exports.

 

Papua Commemorates 62 Years of Integration with Indonesia
Papua celebrated its 62nd year of integration with Indonesia through parades and community events. Officials stressed unity and inclusive development. The date marks the UN-supervised handover of West Papua from Dutch to Indonesian control in 1963.