Thai Man Kicks Korean Tourist, Causing 400,000 Baht in Dental Damages

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30 May 2024, 19:37

pattaya punch korea1 — Pattaya police officers summoned the Korean man (right) to meet with the Thai man (left) who had kicked him in the mouth, causing 4 of his teeth to fall out, and then turned himself in on the afternoon of May 30.

PATTAYA – A Thai man who angrily kicked Mr. Park, a 38-year-old Korean tourist, causing 4 of his teeth to fall out, has surrendered himself on Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred late Wednesday night when Mr. Bas, the Thai man, brought a python and a Siberian owl to show to international tourists in front of the Runway Market on Pattaya Second Road, Nongprue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.

However, there was a sign stating that photography was prohibited. It turned out that Mr. Park, who was visiting Thailand for the first time, quickly walked over to watch and immediately raised his mobile phone to take a picture.

When Mr. Bas warned him that photography was not allowed, the two got into an argument. Mr. Park picked up a 100 baht bill and threw it at Mr. Bas, angering him. Mr. Bas threw the money on the ground. As the Korean man bent down to pick up the money, Mr. Bas kicked him in the face twice, causing him to fall on his back, bleeding from his mouth, and his front teeth falling out.

pattaya punch korea3 — Mr. Park, who was visiting Thailand for the first time, quickly walked over to watch and immediately raised his mobile phone to take a picture of the owl.

Later, at 1:30 a.m. on May 30, Mr. Park, his brother, and his girlfriend filed a complaint with the police at Pattaya City Police Station. He had 2 broken teeth, 2 loose teeth about to fall out, and 1 chipped tooth.

Ms. Mae, Mr. Park’s girlfriend, said they didn’t see the no-photography sign because she wasn’t wearing her contact lenses. They took the picture to zoom in on the owl, not intentionally taking photos. The Korean man was shocked and didn’t understand why the shop owner raised his voice and spoke badly to him. They never expected the situation to escalate to this extent, but everyone at the scene tried their best to stop the fight.

Later, at 12:05 p.m., Mr. Bas turned himself in at the police station. Pol. Lt. Col. Nawin Theeranant, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, disclosed to reporters that the police initially charged him with assault and will wait for the doctor’s diagnosis before adding more charges.

pattaya punch korea2 — The Korean visitor showed his two broken teeth, two loose teeth about to fall out, and 1 chipped tooth.

Pol. Lt. Col. Nawin lectured Mr. Bas to have better control over his emotions, as he is a business owner and must consider the image of Thailand and Pattaya as a tourist city.
Ms. May said they had initially discussed with Mr. Bas about compensating for the treatment of the 4 lost teeth and 1 chipped tooth, amounting to 400,000 baht.

“Dental treatment in South Korea is very expensive. They can get treatment in Thailand, but it will take a long time. Comparatively, treatment in Thailand might be more expensive than in Korea because they would have to fly back and forth constantly,” said Ms. Mae.

Mr. Bas, the shop owner, said he had put up signs in English all over the shop informing tourists, and he didn’t understand why they wouldn’t read them. He admitted that he was angry and did the wrong thing. He apologized to the tourists with a wai and will fully compensate the injured tourist. As for the charges or offenses, he will let the legal process take its course.

Mr. Park said he understands that there are good and bad people everywhere in the world. He sees the intention and remorse of the pet owner who apologized and raised his hands in a wai. Even though this incident happened, he will still come back to visit Thailand because he likes it and thinks that Thailand is a beautiful country.

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Indonesia Captures a Well-Known Thai Fugitive Cornered in Bali

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30 May 2024, 18:26

BANGKOK – A famous fugitive in Thailand, also a well-known mocker of the Thai justice system, who escaped from jail while being treated at a hospital in October 2023 and fled Thailand in November, Pang Na-nhood has been arrested in Indonesia after 222 days.

On May 30, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, reported the progress of the arrest of “Paeng Na-nhood” to the Prime Minister at the Government House. He stated that today the Indonesian authorities have arrested Mr. Chawalit Thongduang, also known as Pang Na-nhoad, in Bali. Tomorrow, arrangements will be made to receive him in Jakarta.

On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Justice, the Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been following the case closely. In addition, the Ministry of Correctional Services, the The Narcotics Control Board, the Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation and, the Prime Minister’s advisor, Gen. Niphat Thonglek, who has experience in international affairs, have been coordinating with Indonesia.

“The Indonesian police have been very cooperative. This morning they arrested him in Bali and made a video call for me to interrogate Paeng Na-nhood and confirm his identity. I have to thank the Royal Thai Police, especially the provincial police of Region 9,” Thawee said.

tawee pang — Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice gave an interview to reporters after he had reported the progress of the arrest of “Paeng Na-nhood” to the Prime Minister on May 30, 2024.

The investigation revealed that Pang Na-nhoad, after fleeing Thailand, forged a passport as a national of Aceh and entered Indonesia, where he cautiously stayed in Medan and Bali. The authorities kept him under constant surveillance, especially those who visited him. When he was checked, he pretended to be mute because he couldn’t speak Indonesian.

This arrest could reveal a network of criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking, as we have investigated. This was done in cooperation, especially with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which coordinated and informed Indonesia. Recently, Thailand and Indonesia have cooperated in the pursuit of major drug traffickers, highlighting the professionalism and capabilities of the Indonesian police.

The important information came from a Thai female officer who was arrested in the case where a group of Thai men abducted a 29-year-old Indonesian man from Songkhla Province to Phatthalung Province, demanding a ransom from the victim’s sister in Indonesia.

When asked who had visited Paeng Na-nhoad, Thawee explained that most of them were women who weren’t family members but were linked to a recent kidnapping of Indonesians for ransom. Further investigation is needed.

pang arrest — The Indonesian police released images of the arrest of Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as “Pang Na-nhoad,” on May 30, 2024.

When asked about the circumstances of Paeng Na-nhoad’s arrest, Thawee said he was on holiday in Bali. He normally lived in a large apartment in Medan, but further investigation is needed.

“The Indonesian authorities will take him to Jakarta and we will meet him there. I must thank General Niphat Thonglek for his expertise, as he previously worked in Aceh. I have just returned from the coordination efforts and will be travelling myself to bring Paeng Na-nhoad back, probably tomorrow,” Thawee said.

Like action movie, Pang Na-nhode had escaped from Maharat Hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on October 22, 2023, at 1:00 a.m., despite being closely guarded by prison officers. He fled to the mountainous areas of Satun Province. Although the authorities spent several days tracking him down and nearly captured him once, he managed to escape out of the country.

Police suspected that a male dog named Mee (meaning bear), was the one who barked a warning to Pang so he could flee. Now the dog has stayed with the police.

On November 24, 2023, Pang posted a video of himself saying he had left the mountain. He praised everyone who assisted and supported him while at the same time criticising the legal process for accusing, arresting, neglecting, and mistreating him by prosecutors, military, police, and politicians.

An escaped convict Chaowalit Thongduang, also known as ‘Pang Na-nhoad’ posted a video of himself saying he had left the mountain.

After a long escape, Pang told Minister Tawee via video call that he was cornered. He never prepared himself for the possibility of getting caught. The reason he came out to travel was that he thought it was the safest time. If he didn’t think it was safe, he would have stayed in his room in Medan. While out traveling, he got into an altercation and physically assaulted an Indonesian person in Bali, which eventually led to his arrest.

As the Minister of Justice, Tawee told Pang to enter the judicial process and assured him that the authorities would guarantee his safety.

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Foreign Tourists Arrested for Illegally Installing Chinese Cable TV in Phuket

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30 May 2024, 16:09

PHUKET – On May 29, 2024, Phuket Tourist Police arrested three foreigners for illegal work. They were caught installing Chinese cable TV on the roof of an apartment on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City.

The suspects were identified as Mr. Zhang, 49, a Chinese national on a tourist visa, Mr. Wang, 29, a Chinese national on a tourist visa, and Mr. Chit, 22, a Myanmar national on a tourist visa.

The police found evidence in the form of a notebook in Chinese that recorded their daily work schedule. They were charged with “unauthorized work as foreigners.”

This arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown by the tourist police on illegal activities by foreigners. The operation is in accordance with the orders of Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueakum, Commissioner of the Tourist Police, to strictly enforce laws relating to the employment of foreigners, including work bans and working outside permitted rights under the Alien Employment Administration Act 2017, as well as violations of the Immigration Act 1979 and other related laws.

phukey cable1 — Two Chinese and on Burmese were caught installing Chinese cable TV on the roof of an apartment on Yaowarat Road in Phuket City on May 30, 2024.

The tourist police team carried out investigations in their area of responsibility and observed the suspects. They also took photos and videos before identifying themselves as police officers and making the arrests. The suspects were assisted by a Thai national named Sitthichai, who was responsible for their transportation to and from work.

Mr. Zhang, one of the suspects, confessed that they had been working for about two days and were paid around 40,000 baht per month. The salaries were transferred to them via WeChat from a company called Yong Thong based in Bangkok. They were taken to and from work every day by Mr. Sitthichai.

B.Grimm Power Enters the US Renewable Market with the acquisition of the Malacha Hydropower Plant

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30 May 2024, 15:26

B.Grimm Power has taken a significant step towards positioning itself as a global player in the renewable energy industry. BGP Holding (US) LLC (“BGP”), a fully owned sub-subsidiary of B.Grimm Power, has acquired the 30 MW Malacha Hydropower Plant in northern California from Brookfield Renewable U.S and its affiliates.

The United States, particularly California, is highly committed to increasing the share of renewable energy. California’s ambitious net-zero goals and supportive policies provide fertile ground for growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector.

By leveraging innovative strategies to integrate and hybridize technologies such as solar, wind, and battery storage along with hydropower, BGP aims to produce reliably dispatchable and clean energy. The Malacha Hydropower Plant, located on the Pit River, will continue to support California’s ambitious net-zero goals with dispatchable and renewable power. Given the significant growth of non-dispatchable solar PV capacity in California, grid stability is becoming increasingly important. Malacha is an asset that addresses this critical need by providing stable, dispatchable power.

BGP has extensive plans to continue acquiring and developing strategic renewable energy generation plants in the Californian and other U.S. markets. This acquisition marks a new milestone in the implementation of B.Grimm Power’s GreenLeap strategy, aimed at geographic and technological diversification. By entering the U.S. market as a renewable independent power producer, B.Grimm Power is advancing its mission to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

“This marks an exciting new chapter for our company as we enter the expanding and dynamic U.S. market to continue our growth into renewables,” said Dr. Harald Link, President of B.Grimm Power. “Our strength lies in our ability to identify attractive assets with untapped potential. Our key to success is to move quickly through acquisitions and anchor our position in the market. A solid local revenue base is the foundation for our future acquisition and development activities in the U.S. We are excited to become part of the local community, continuing our long tradition of community involvement and support, while maintaining and even expanding the jobs associated with the Malacha Hydropower Plant.”

Authorities Arrest Man Allegedly Running ‘Likely World’s Largest Ever’ Cybercrime Botnet

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30 May 2024, 13:50

BotNet-US justtice — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland

WASHINGTON (AP) — An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least $99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud, including pandemic relief scams.

The U.S. Department of Justice quoted FBI Director Christopher Wray as saying Wednesday that the “911 S5” botnet — a network of malware-infected computers in nearly 200 countries — was likely the world’s largest.

Justice said in a news release that Yunhe Wang, 35, was arrested May 24. Wang was arrested in Singapore, and search warrants were executed there and in Thailand, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for cyber operations, Brett Leatherman, said in a LinkedIn post. Authorities also seized $29 million in cryptocurrency, Leatherman said.

Cybercriminals used Wang’s network of zombie residential computers to steal “billions of dollars from financial institutions, credit card issuers and accountholders, and federal lending programs since 2014,” according to an indictment filed in Texas’ eastern district.

The administrator, Wang, sold access to the 19 million Windows computers he hijacked — more than 613,000 in the United States — to criminals who “used that access to commit a staggering array of crimes that victimized children, threatened people’s safety and defrauded financial institutions and federal lending programs,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in announcing the takedown.

He said criminals who purchased access to the zombie network from Wang were responsible for more than $5.9 billion in estimated losses due to fraud against relief programs. Officials estimated 560,000 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims originated from compromised IP addresses.

Wang allegedly managed the botnet through 150 dedicated servers, half of them leased from U.S.-based online service providers.

The indictment says Wang used his illicit gains to purchase 21 properties in the United States, China, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and St. Kitts and Nevis, where it said he obtained citizenship through investment.

In its news release, the Justice Department thanked police and other authorities in Singapore and Thailand for their assistance.

AIS Wins the WSIS Prize 2024 with E-Waste+ Application

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30 May 2024, 10:17

AIS Shines as The Winner of WSIS Prize 2024 with E-Waste+ Application – The Sole Private Telecom Sector, A Triumph for Thailand

AIS is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Winner of the WSIS Prize 2024 in the ALC7 E-Environment category. The WSIS Prize was established in 2003, is a globally organized by The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations (UN). It aims to acknowledge and reward outstanding projects and initiatives that leverage information and communication technologies (ICT) to advance sustainable development. The WSIS Prize is awarded annually across multiple categories, celebrating innovation and excellence in areas such as e-environment, e-health, e-education, and more. This is a unique global platform to identify and showcase success stories in the implementation among 2,000 applications submitted. AIS is the only one of private telecom sector company to achieve this honor.

This recognition underscores AIS’s commitment to environmental sustainability as part of its Business Sustainability Strategy, particularly around Act on Climate, and its leadership in using digital technology to foster positive change. The E-Waste+ Application, developed under the “Thais Say No to E-Waste” project since 2019, exemplifies how technology can be harnessed to address critical environmental challenges and support sustainable development.

Mr. Somchai Lertsuthiwong, CEO of Advanced Info Service Plc. or AIS, indicated that “This award is incredibly meaningful to us, as it affirms our commitment to making a positive environmental impact. Our project is more than just a solution; it embodies our collective vision for a sustainable future. We identified the challenges posed by E-Waste and turned them into opportunities for innovation and change. We have collaborated and expanded to create green communities and transformed AIS into a Hub of E-Waste, the center of knowledge of and awareness in Thailand.

AIS is owe a deep gratitude to the ITU and UN for organizing the WSIS Prize 2024 award ceremony, providing a platform to showcase initiatives like ours, and to the Expert Group for recognizing the importance of our project. None of this would have been possible without the support of our partners, stakeholders, and the incredible team behind AIS, including over 210 organizations in Thailand’s government and private sectors. We encourage all for using the E-Waste+ App to contribute to a greener future. One touch, infinite impact. Striving technology for good, striving for a more sustainable and inclusive world.

This innovative application leverages digital technology to improve environmental conditions and raise awareness about the impact of e-waste in Thailand. By enabling efficient e-waste management and promoting eco-friendly practices, AIS has taken a significant step towards transforming Thailand into the AIS Hub of E-waste. “The HUB of E-Waste is a recognized center for the sustainable disposal of electronic waste that is safe for the environment” AIS wants to keep Thais safe and invite them to help conserve the planet with correct waste disposal. Better start today with the E-Waste+ App. We invite everyone to join us in using the E-Waste+ App to contribute to a greener future.

Gravitational Changes, 178-Feet Drop Caused Injuries on Singapore Airlines Jet That Hit Turbulence

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29 May 2024, 19:50

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Rapid changes in the gravitational force led to a 178-feet (54-meter) altitude drop of a Singapore Airlines flight that left one passenger dead and many others who were not buckled up injured in extreme turbulence last week, a preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry said Wednesday.

A 73-year-old British man died of a suspected heart attack and dozens were injured after the Boeing 777, which was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore on May 21, ran into turbulence that hurled people and items around the cabin. The plane, with 211 passengers and 18 crew members, made an emergency landing in Bangkok.

Singapore’s Transport Ministry said investigators, including those from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing, had compiled a chronology of events based on the preliminary analysis of the flight’s data and cockpit voice recorders.

Early findings showed the aircraft was passing over the south of Myanmar at 37,000 feet (11,277 meters) feet when it began to experience vibration due to changes in the gravitational force, the ministry said. The plane then climbed to an altitude of up to 37,362 feet (11,387 meters) and increased speed possibly due to an updraft, it said. The plane’s autopilot then sought to pitch the jet downwards to its earlier altitude.

“The aircraft experienced a rapid change in G (gravitational force) … this likely resulted in the occupants who were not belted up to become airborne” before falling back down later, the ministry said. “The rapid changes in G over the 4.6 second duration resulted in an altitude drop of 178 feet … this sequence of events likely caused the injuries to the crew and passengers.”

During the turbulence, it said a pilot was heard calling out saying the fasten seat belt sign had been switched on. It said recorded data indicated the pilots manually controlled the plane for 21 seconds to stabilize it before reengaging the autopilot.

The plane made a normal, controlled descent and didn’t encounter further turbulence until it landed in Bangkok almost an hour later, the ministry said, adding that investigations are ongoing.

Passengers have described the “sheer terror” of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and injured people lying paralyzed on the floor of the plane.

Twenty-six people remained hospitalized in Bangkok on Wednesday. Hospital authorities earlier said injuries included spinal or spinal cord damage, skull or brain injuries and damage to bones or internal organs.

It was unclear what caused the turbulence. Most people associate turbulence with heavy storms, but the most dangerous type is so-called clear air turbulence. Wind shear can occur in wispy cirrus clouds or even in clear air near thunderstorms, as differences in temperature and pressure create powerful currents of fast-moving air.

According to a 2021 report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, turbulence accounted for 37.6% of all accidents on larger commercial airlines between 2009 and 2018. The Federal Aviation Administration has said there were 146 serious injuries from turbulence from 2009 to 2021.

Three Thai Agencies Arrested for European Visa Document Fraud

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29 May 2024, 19:19

European — Police officers inspected the Thanyaudomchok Travel Co, Ltd (Baramee Visa) in Sai Mai district, Bangkok. They found 27 counterfeit items, including various company stamps, fake bank statements and fake employment certificates.

BANGKOK – The Immigration Bureau has been asked by various embassies in Thailand to investigate suspicions that hundreds of Thai nationals applying for visas to travel to European countries have been using forged documents.

On May 29, officials announced the results of the investigation and the arrest of suspects after finding that most of the documents presented by Thai nationals, such as employment certificates, bank statements and financial confirmation letters, were fake and came from three intermediary companies.

The authorities then carried out searches at the following locations:

Location 1: A condominium in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi province. Mr. Nakorn, a 49-year-old Thai national, was identified as the owner of the apartment and led the search. Officers found 23 forged documents in the apartment, including forged bank statements and employment certificates. Mr. Nakorn was arrested along with the forged documents and charged with “document forgery” He was taken to Pak Kret police station in Nonthaburi province where legal proceedings were initiated.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Nakorn had hired another person to forge the documents for 5,000 baht per set. Further investigations are underway to gather evidence against the document forger.

visa fraud3 — Officers found 23 forged documents, including forged bank statements and employment certificates, when they searched the suspect’s condominium room in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi province.

Location 2: Thanyaudomchok Travel Co, Ltd (Baramee Visa) in Sai Mai district, Bangkok. Ms. Thanyanaree, a 40-year-old Thai national, identified herself as the owner of the company and led the search. The officers found 27 counterfeit items, including various company stamps, fake bank statements and fake employment certificates.

Ms. Thanyanaree admitted to forging the documents herself and then guiding her clients in answering questions during the interrogation at the embassy. She was arrested along with the forged documents and charged with “document forgery” She was taken to Sai Mai police station where she was brought to court.

visa fraud1 — On May 29, 2024, officials held a press conference to announce the results of the investigation into three suspected companies allegedly forging documents for customers applying for European visas.

Location 3: Visa & Tour Partnership in Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani Province. Ms. Napatcha, a 48-year-old Thai national, identified herself as the owner of the business and led the search. The officers found 12 counterfeit items, including various company stamps and fake bank deposit certificates.

Ms. Napatcha admitted to hiring a broker to forge the documents for 5,000 – 7,000 baht per document. She then checked the documents and sent them to her clients to apply for a visa, but most of the applications were rejected by the embassies.

The authorities confiscated the counterfeit items and filed charges against Ms. Napatcha with investigators at the Mueang Udon Thani police station. She will have to stand trial for “joint forgery of documents.”

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29 May 2024, 17:24

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French Man Caught Smuggling Cocaine in RC Car Parcel to Cambodia

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29 May 2024, 15:31

BANGKOK – The employees of a parcel delivery service were screening parcels before dispatch at the Rama 9 service center when they discovered a suspicious parcel addressed to Jerome in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Suspecting that the package contained illegal items, they alerted the police for further inspection. During the check, narcotics were discovered.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanart, deputy director of the Immigration Department, announced the results of the investigation on May 29.

The suspicious package contained a red remote-controlled car, a remote control and a charging box without a charger. Instead, it contained a plastic-wrapped packet of white powder weighing about 10 grams.

Preliminary tests of the white powder confirmed that it was a type 2 narcotic (cocaine). The evidence was confiscated and forwarded to the investigators. The sender, who used the name Gregore, was tracked down and arrested in a housing estate in the Phatthanakan area, Suan Luang district, Bangkok.

Macon2 — The suspicious package contained a red remote-controlled car and a plastic-wrapped packet of white powder weighing about 10 grams.

The suspect, identified as 39-year-old French national Macon, lived with a Thai woman in the housing estate. The court issued an arrest warrant dated April 23, 2024, charging him with attempting to illicitly export type 2 narcotics (cocaine) for commercial purposes and distributing narcotics to the public.

Macon admitted that the packet and the cocaine belonged to him. He had bought the cocaine from an unidentified black man in a Bangkok nightclub. The package was intended as a test shipment to a friend in Cambodia, which was his first attempt. When the friend did not receive the package, he realized that the Thai police must have found the cocaine in the package, but he did not expect the authorities to trace it back to him as he had used an alias, Gregore.

The Frenchman also admitted that he would have continued to send cocaine to his friend in Cambodia if this shipment had reached its destination.

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