Phuket Tiger Park Denies Attack Claims, Slams Misinformation

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Today we’ll be talking about some wild animals running amok, a tourist getting KO’d after assaulting a woman in Phuket, and a little later a urinating Thai man’s rejected bribe landing him in hot water in Singapore.

 

 

Phuket Tiger Park Denies Attack Claims, Slams Misinformation

Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom refutes viral reports of a tourist being mauled at their facility, clarifying that the incident occurred in Si Racha, Chon Buri. They emphasize that their tigers are well-cared for and interactions are supervised by trained handlers, condemning the spread of false information.

 

 

Wild Elephant Ransacks Thai Shop for Snacks, Leaves Chaos Behind

A wild elephant named Plai Biang Lek caused a stir in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, by entering a local shop and damaging shelves while searching for food. No injuries were reported, and park rangers guided the elephant back to the forest after about 10 minutes.

 

 

Tourists Knocked Unconscious After Assaulting Thai Woman in Patong

Two intoxicated tourists were knocked unconscious on Phuket’s Bangla Road after allegedly assaulting a local Thai woman. The June 2 incident, caught on video and widely shared online, shows a group of Thai men intervening and violently confronting the tourists.

 

 

Pattaya Motorbike Drivers Protest Harsh Helmet Fines

Pattaya motorbike taxi drivers are protesting a new 2,000 baht fine for not wearing helmets, calling it unaffordable amid economic hardship. Enforced from June 1, the law fines both riders and passengers, with drivers liable for passengers without helmets—doubling the penalty to 4,000 baht.

 

 

Economic Woes Could Undermine Thai Coalition’s Stability, Warns Scholar

While Thailand’s coalition government—comprising Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai—remains politically united, scholar Kiatanantha Lounkaew warns that economic stagnation could threaten its future. With two years left in office, a lack of progress may erode public confidence.

 

Phuket Port to Become New Cruise and Cargo Hub

Phuket Port is set for a major transformation into a dual-purpose cruise and cargo hub, with a 30-year lease now open for investor bids. The project aims to enhance the Andaman maritime economy by expanding its capacity to accommodate large cruise ships and reviving cargo operations.

 

 

Thai Man Jailed in Singapore After Offering US$7 Bribe Over Public Urination

A 54-year-old Thai farm worker in Singapore was jailed for 10 days after offering a US$7 bribe to avoid a fine for public urination. Nanjaijumpa Kham-Ai relieved himself in a drain near Choa Chu Kang, then tried to bribe two auxiliary officers who caught him.

 

 

Thai Air Force Tests Gun-Mounted Drone Amid Border Flare-Up

The Royal Thai Air Force tested a drone armed with an M4 carbine on June 3, aiming to enhance border surveillance and reduce soldier risk amid rising tensions with Cambodia. The trial follows a May 27 clash near the Chong Bok Pass in Ubon Ratchathani, where Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire over contested territory.

 

 

New R12 Trade Route to Link Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China

Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam are set to benefit from the proposed Route R12 trade corridor, a 147-km highway through Laos linking Nakhon Phanom (Thailand) to Quang Binh (Vietnam) and onward to China. The route is expected to cut travel time from 10 to 4 hours and boost Thailand’s GDP by up to 2.84 billion baht annually.

 

 

50 Billion Baht Plan to Repair Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and Boost Economy

Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is proposing a 50 billion baht budget for infrastructure upgrades, including repairs to the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamxai), as part of a larger 157 billion baht economic stimulus plan, which has been reallocated from the digital wallet project. The Cabinet will review the proposal on June 4.