Krabi monkey encounter ends in hospital visit

The transcription below provides news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex. The headlines include a monkey attack that left an influencer hospitalized, a cannabis scam foiled in Pattaya, and a little later some headlines made regarding interference in both Thai and American elections.

Krabi monkey encounter ends in hospital visit
A German travel influencer said a “cute monkey moment” on a monkey-frequented beach trail in Krabi turned chaotic when several monkeys swarmed her and one bit her calf. She later sought hospital treatment for a worsening wound, received a vaccine shot and antibiotics, and said she recovered without lasting injuries.

Chon Buri teacher arrested over alleged online exploitation
Police in Chon Buri arrested a 27-year-old computer teacher accused of coercing male students into sending explicit material through online threats and deception. Investigators say they found around 1,500 illicit files and believe roughly 100 victims may be involved.

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of leading an insurrection tied to a failed martial-law declaration in December 2024. The court rejected prosecutors’ call for the death penalty, and Yoon’s legal team has signalled an appeal.

Pattaya cannabis shop owner reports fake debt scam
A Pattaya cannabis shop owner reported an alleged scam after a woman and a foreign man claimed the shop owed 13,000 baht for unpaid orders. Police are investigating and warned other businesses to be alert for similar pressure tactics.

Udon Thani man returns vote-buying cash after wife’s ultimatum
A man in Udon Thani reported alleged vote buying after his wife demanded he return 500 baht he said he received from a canvasser linked to an MP candidate. Election officials said he would be treated as a witness while the claim is investigated.

Ukrainian suspect arrested in Phuket in $340m fraud case
Thai cyber police arrested a Ukrainian woman in Phuket following a request from US authorities over an alleged US$340 million online fraud scheme. Officers seized electronic devices and documents as part of a transnational investigation.

Charges revived against iCon Group-linked celebrities
Thai prosecutors filed charges against two celebrities connected to the iCon Group fraud case after objections from the Department of Special Investigation. Investigators argue their promotional roles may have helped build investor trust and encouraged participation in the alleged scheme.

DLT warns public about fake online licence scams
Thailand’s Department of Land Transport warned motorists about fraudulent social media pages offering driving licences without exams or in-person applications. Officials stressed all licences must be obtained through official channels and urged the public to report suspicious pages.