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Community Heartbreaking Story of Schoolgirl Living Alone After Mother’s Death & Father’s Imprisonment
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 19 June 2025
UPDATE Waves of Kindness: Schoolgirl Receives Over 1 Million Baht in Donations After Heartbreaking Story Goes Viral Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A flood of public generosity has changed the life of a 14-year-old schoolgirl left living alone after her mother died, her grandmother passed away and her father was imprisoned. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363962-heartbreaking-story-of-schoolgirl-living-alone-after-mother’s-death-father’s-imprisonment/page/2/#findComment-19882124 -
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Community Heartbreaking Story of Schoolgirl Living Alone After Mother’s Death & Father’s Imprisonment
UPDATE Waves of Kindness: Schoolgirl Receives Over 1 Million Baht in Donations After Heartbreaking Story Goes Viral Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A flood of public generosity has changed the life of a 14-year-old schoolgirl left living alone after her mother died, her grandmother passed away and her father was imprisoned. The story of Thichada Yubonwat, known as “Nong Kriss”, a Mathayom 1, student at Patthamakorn Secondary School in Nong Han District, Udon Thani Province, touched the hearts of people across the country, prompting donations that have now surpassed 1.14 million baht. The heartbreaking situation came to light when a teacher from her school visited her home in the village of Bo Patum and found Kriss living alone in a dilapidated one-storey house with a leaking roof. She is occasionally visited by her older sister and aunt, but otherwise has had to fend for herself. Despite her circumstances, Kriss remains a hardworking student and earns 30–50 baht a day selling grilled chicken to support herself. After the school made her story public, the response was overwhelming. People from all over Thailand donated to support her education and well-being. Udon Thani MP Karaveer Sarakham (Pheu Thai Party), together with local officials, school representatives and community leaders, visited Kriss to offer support and help coordinate long-term care. Following the immense public response, teacher Pornnipa Laksanajan accompanied Kriss to close the donation account after it reached 1,140,500 baht. The funds are expected to cover her educational expenses and provide for the purchase of land and construction of a new home. To ensure transparency and protect the donated money, a five-member financial oversight committee has been established. Withdrawals from the account will require the approval of at least three members. Kriss will have access to the money only for essential needs and the account will remain under school supervision until she completes her education. During a community meeting, it was agreed that instead of repurchasing the grandmother’s mortgaged house, which could potentially lead to ownership disputes among relatives, a new plot of land would be purchased to build a home solely for Kriss. This decision also aims to protect her from any potential interference by distant relatives who have recently surfaced since the donation campaign went viral. One concern raised by the community was the sudden appearance of numerous relatives claiming ties to Kriss, including individuals who had not been in contact with her for years. Some claimed they had cared for her when she was younger and expressed willingness to take her in now. However, the committee has made it clear, none of the donation money is to be accessed or handled by any relatives and all funds must be used strictly for Kriss’s benefit. Speaking on behalf of the school, temple and local government, Phra Maha Suksan Uttamo, the abbot of the local temple and director of Patthamakorn School, said, “We are united in our commitment to protecting Kriss and ensuring the money is used solely for her education and future. Given her situation as a young girl living alone, we must also ensure her safety from opportunistic individuals.” The case has deeply moved people across Thailand, demonstrating the powerful impact of communal compassion. Local leaders and educators now plan to guide Kriss morally and academically, ensuring she grows into a strong, independent young woman. “This remarkable outpouring of generosity shows the heart of the Thai people,” MP Karaveer Sarakham said. “We’ll do everything we can to make sure Kriss uses this opportunity to build a better life and one day give back to society herself.” Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-19- 1
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 19 June 2025
UPDATE: Australian, British Nationals Face Thai Court Over 40 Billion Baht Fraud Operation Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post In a dramatic swoop by Thai police, thirteen foreign nationals, including five Australians and six Britons, have been remanded in custody for allegedly running a scam call centre in Thailand targeting Australians. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1363958-thai-police-dismantle-scam-ring-targeting-australians-arrest-13-foreign-nationals/page/2/#findComment-19882122 -
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Crime Thai Police Dismantle Scam Ring Targeting Australians, Arrest 13 Foreign Nationals
Australian, British Nationals Face Thai Court Over 40 Billion Baht Fraud Operation Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post In a dramatic swoop by Thai police, thirteen foreign nationals, including five Australians and six Britons, have been remanded in custody for allegedly running a scam call centre in Thailand targeting Australians. The accused appeared in Bangkok's Criminal Court following their arrest during a raid on a luxury house in Samut Prakan. The group faces charges including operating an illegal criminal network, working without proper permits, and breaching immigration laws. The house, located in the Bang Phli district, served as the gang’s headquarters, allegedly tricking 14 Australians into investing in fake bonds, costing victims an estimated 40 billion baht. The arrests were part of a joint operation between Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Thai authorities. They say these arrests only scratch the surface, linking the ringleaders to multi-billion-baht schemes defrauding Australians for over two decades. The probe kicked off in May last year when the AFP flagged a similar scam in Indonesia. This led to tracking the alleged masterminds, Mark Dennis from Australia and Mark Howship from Britain, to Thailand. The duo, who initially set up shop in Pattaya before moving to Bangkok, allegedly reassembled the scam team in Bang Phli. The group operated covertly, camouflaging the house with tarps to dodge police surveillance. During the raid, police uncovered evidence including a list of over 14,000 Australian targets as well as computers and communication gear. While only 14 victims have been defrauded to date, some suspects revealed plans for a massive operation aimed at swindling Australians out of a further 2 billion baht by year’s end. The other 11 suspects include Brett Peter Dawson and Nicholas John Mason from Australia, along with Lewis Samuel Gillespie and Ellis Ian James from Britain. They, along with their accomplices, now await their fate as investigations continue into the full scale of their illicit activities. This case highlights the ongoing fight against international fraud, with authorities determined to dismantle operations exploiting innocent victims across the globe. The court proceedings mark a critical step in bringing those accused to justice. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-19 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 19 June 2025
Miracle Escape for Family of Three After Pickup Truck is Speared by Guardrail Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A family of three miraculously survived a road crash on the morning of 18 June, when their pickup truck collided with a roadside guardrail near Lampang. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364084-miracle-escape-for-family-of-three-after-pickup-truck-is-speared-by-guardrail/
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