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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 7 August 2025
Udon Villagers Scammed Out of 100M in Funeral Fund Scheme Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An entire district in Udon Thani has been left reeling after dozens of residents reported being swindled in an alleged investment scam involving a local funeral fund officer. The estimated losses exceed 100 million baht, with victims including the elderly, working-age adults and even teenagers. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369017-udon-villagers-scammed-out-of-100m-in-funeral-fund-scheme/ -
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Crime Udon Villagers Scammed Out of 100M in Funeral Fund Scheme
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. An entire district in Udon Thani has been left reeling after dozens of residents reported being swindled in an alleged investment scam involving a local funeral fund officer. The estimated losses exceed 100 million baht, with victims including the elderly, working-age adults and even teenagers. On 5 August, nearly 50 residents from various subdistricts in Kut Chap District gathered at Kut Chap Police Station to file formal complaints and record their statements. The case has drawn the attention of senior officers, including Police Colonel Amarin Uyen, the station’s superintendent, who met personally with the victims. At the centre of the scandal is 43-year-old Ms. Kom, a resident of Tan Lian Subdistrict, who allegedly convinced locals to invest or lend money under the pretense that it was needed temporarily to cover funeral contributions for clients of a local bank-affiliated welfare fund. She reportedly promised generous interest returns and assured lenders that funds would be returned within a week or a month. Initially, some villagers received interest payments, which encouraged further lending. However, those payments eventually stopped, and Ms. Kom allegedly became unreachable. Individual losses range from tens of thousands to millions of baht, with one person reportedly losing as much as 14 million baht. Ms. Kom, believed to be a funeral fund officer at a local financial institution, reportedly exploited her position of trust within the community. One particularly heart-wrenching case involves 60-year-old Ms. Nun, whose daughter working abroad had sent her 1.3 million baht for safekeeping. Ms. Nun said she gave the money to her niece, Ms. Kom, believing it would be safe and used for a good cause. “She’s my niece, and I trusted her. She never showed any sign she would do something like this,” Ms. Nun said tearfully. “Now I can’t sleep. All the money my daughter worked so hard for in Korea is gone.” Ms. Nun revealed that when she recently confronted Ms. Kom after her discharge from hospital, the accused refused to speak. Ms. Kom’s parents reportedly told victims to take legal action if they wanted compensation, stating they would not take responsibility for their daughter’s actions. Several victims say they were given loan agreements or receipts. Some transferred money via bank accounts, while others handed over large sums in cash, with photographic proof of the handovers. Villagers described Ms. Kom as persuasive, well-presented, and active on social media, where she frequently livestreamed sales and gained a following in the community. Police have confirmed that complaints have been filed from nearly every subdistrict in Kut Chap. Colonel Amarin stated that officers are documenting each case and will proceed with legal action. Victims are also preparing civil suits in an attempt to recover their losses. The case is ongoing and is being closely watched by authorities amid growing concerns about fraud targeting rural communities. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-07 -
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Alleged victim of a hit and run
Willie Braid, 54, was involved in a crash with a lorry while he was riding a motorbike in the capital of Bangkok on July 27. The Scottish man was then rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries and the driver of the lorry is alleged to have fled the scene. Following the crash and the injuries Willie sustained, he suffered kidney failure and was placed in an induced coma. Both of his legs had to be amputated below the knee and he still requires round the clock care in hospital. His sister June, who flew out to Thailand after she was informed of the crash, told the Daily Record: "He's come out of the coma but he doesn't know where he is or what's happened. Read the rest of the story here: Brit, 54, has legs amputated in Thailand after 'hit and run' leaves him needing 24/7 care June and her family are receiving support from the British Embassy in Thailand to trace those responsible for the alleged hit and run and bring them to justice. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 7 August 2025
Man Killed After Surviving 2 Previous Assassination Attempts Picture courtesy of CH7. A 35-year-old man has died after being ambushed and shot outside his home in Sisaket province. Despite surviving two previous assassination attempts, this time he succumbed to gunshot wounds while being rushed to hospital. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1369015-man-killed-after-surviving-2-previous-assassination-attempts/ -
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Crime Man Killed After Surviving 2 Previous Assassination Attempts
Picture courtesy of CH7. A 35-year-old man has died after being ambushed and shot outside his home in Sisaket province. Despite surviving two previous assassination attempts, this time he succumbed to gunshot wounds while being rushed to hospital. The victim, identified as Mr. Wuttipong, was discovered seriously injured behind his one-storey concrete house in Ban Phon Yai, Kanthararom subdistrict, Khukhan district. Rescue workers attempted to save his life by transporting him to Khukhan Hospital, but he died en route. At around 23:30 on 5 August, police and forensic investigators arrived at the scene. Evidence of multiple gunshots was found near a fold-out picnic table in front of the house. Local detectives and officers from the Sisaket Provincial Police Investigation Division gathered additional forensic evidence and collected footage from nearby CCTV cameras to identify the assailants. Ms. Thanu, 49, a neighbour living opposite the victim, told reporters she was at home when she heard what sounded like loud banging, at first mistaking it for someone hitting a metal panel. It wasn’t until her sister came calling that she learned Mr. Wuttipong had been shot. Together with other locals, they contacted emergency services. She added that the house had been targeted by gunfire once before, several months ago, but no one had been injured at that time. “I don’t know why people keep coming to shoot here. It’s frightening, we have small children in our home,” she said. Ms. Nattanaree Butr-ngam, 46, a local subdistrict councillor, revealed that Mr. Wuttipong had previously survived two shooting attempts, the first near Wat Sophon temple, close to his home, and the second just outside his own house, the same location as this final and fatal attack. She described the victim as quiet and reserved. “He would often sit in front of his house. I’d see people waiting there to get tattoos from him and he often brewed kratom tea to drink.” Although Mr. Wuttipong had been screened twice in community anti-drug initiatives, no substances were found in his system. Ms. Nattanaree suspects the murder was the result of a long-standing feud. Police say the gunmen arrived on a motorbike, wearing face coverings. CCTV footage shows the suspects circling the area several times before the shooting. Investigators believe two people were involved and are working to identify them. Friends of the victim are being questioned, and authorities are confident the perpetrators will be apprehended soon. Adapted by Asean Now from CH7 2025-08-07 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 7 August 2025
Japan Slams Door on Thai Drone Deal Rumour Mill File photo courtesy of drastic news Japan's embassy in Phnom Penh has decisively shut down swirling rumours that military drone supplies are coming to Thailand, labelling these tales as outright falsehoods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369014-japan-slams-door-on-thai-drone-deal-rumour-mill/
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