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SEOUL – Popular South Korean performer DJ Soda has said she felt “shocked and scared” after she was openly groped by audience members during a music event over the weekend in Japan, adding that she had “never ever experienced anything like this” in a decade of performing.
The renowned DJ and model, who has more than 5 million Instagram followers, took to social media platforms to slam unidentified individuals, including a woman, who she said touched and grabbed her breasts when she descended the stage to interact with fans at a music festival in Sennan, Osaka Prefecture.
“I’m so embarrassed and humiliated that I can’t believe this incident has happened,” she wrote Monday, adding that it will likely “be hard to get close to the fans from the stage” from now on.
DJ Soda, who typically approaches the audience at the end of her set, said she did her best to finish the crowd interaction at the Music Circus festival for the sake of other fans “who liked me and also cried a lot.”
TryHard Japan, the organizer of the event, on Tuesday released a statement on its official Instagram account condemning the “criminal acts,” saying it intended to seek damages and file complaints against the individuals involved.
“While providing maximum support to DJ Soda, who was victimized, we intend to identify the individuals responsible for this despicable crime and take legal measures, both civil and criminal,” the company wrote.
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DJ Soda in her posts included photos of fans reaching across security fencing and appearing to touch her arms and chest. In the commotion, she said, it was a woman who grabbed her breasts harder than any of the other festivalgoers.
In response to some users who blamed her for wearing skimpy clothes, DJ Soda said in a follow-up post that “no matter what clothes I wear, sexual harassment and assault cannot be justified.”
“My body is mine, not someone else’s. I like to wear revealing clothes and I will continue to wear them,” she said.
Srettha Tavisin introduced The Digital Wallet policy during the Pheu Thai Party's campaign.
Although it is uncertain whether the Pheu Thai Party will achieve its objective of securing a prime ministerial candidate in this week’s bicameral vote, the party has announced that it will implement a policy of distributing 10,000 baht in digital currency as soon as it forms a government.
This is consistent with the urgent support for economic stimulus from the business community.
Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, shared that the private sector has been closely following the progress in forming a new government over the past week and has observed a clearer direction.
With the Pheu Thai Party’s leading position in forming the government, it was able to gain the support of 9 coalition parties. Other political parties and senators are expected to provide additional support to ensure a sufficient and strong government that can move policies forward smoothly and consistently.
Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
“We are confident that the country can have a new government by August or September, which is not too much of a delay. However, it should be as soon as possible, because the country is facing great challenges. The economy is in a recovery phase, investment remains under the ‘wait and see’, and there is a possible slowdown in the global economy, as well as external risks such as the war, which is affecting Thailand’s economy.”
Sanan stressed that the urgent task of the new government is to meet the immediate needs of the people through measures to boost the economy. This includes measures to boost the economy, reduce the cost of living for the people and mitigate the negative impact on the private sector, such as fuel costs, electricity charges and continued negative export conditions in the next 8-9 months.
If the new government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, successfully implements the 10,000-baht digital currency policy, called “Digital Wallet” to immediately boost the economy, the Chamber of Commerce believes this is possible, but stresses the need to carefully evaluate the economic value and scope of the policy.
Direct provision of funds to the group of people 16 years and older, which includes about 50 million people, would require a budget of about 500 billion baht if each person receives 10,000 baht. The Chamber estimates that such a direct injection of money to the people would lead to increased spending and a rapid economic recovery.
Each cash injection of 100-150 billion baht would increase GDP by an estimated 1 percent. Therefore, this policy could potentially boost the economy by about 2.5-3 percent and create a multiplier effect in the economic system for about 3-4 rounds.
However, there are concerns from various sides about the source of funding for this project and its potential budgetary impact. It must be clear where the funds will come from and how they will affect fiscal stability.
The Chamber of Commerce requests that policies be considered to support and encourage businesses to join the correct tax system, with a focus on medium and small businesses, as many are currently out of compliance. This would broaden the tax base and increase the country’s revenues in the long term.
On August 15, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, gave a concluding statement on the shocking murder case in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province, involving a foreigner who dumped the dismembered corpses of his foreign companion into the sea and in a landfill.
He stated that Thai citizens and foreign tourists have followed this case, which has impacted the country’s tourism reputation.
Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, gave a concluding statement on the shocking murder case in Koh Phangan
According to the police investigation, it was found that before the incident, Edwin Miguel Arrieta Arteaga, a 44-year-old Colombian surgeon, made an appointment with 29-year-old Daniel Sancho, a Spanish chef to travel to Koh Phangan. Daniel arrived in Thailand first on July 31 and Edwin Miguel arrived in Thailand on August 1, They met at Koh Phangan on August 2.
Daniel took Edwin to his room.
Edwin Miguel has already reserved a hotel room for himself, and Daniel booked a room of his own. He took Edwin to his room and killed him. Then he cut the body into pieces, put them in a backpack travel bag, and dumped them in the middle of the sea. The bottom part of the body doesn’t fit in the bag, so it was separated into black bags and thrown away at the landfill where the parts were found.
According to the surveillance camera on August 1, Daniel went to buy things for pre-planned crime, such as a knife, a big plastic bags, rubber gloves. After the incident, police and forensics officers discovered evidence of cleaning in Daniel’s bathroom, sink, and refrigerator. Edwin Miguel’s blood, tissue, lard, and hair were discovered in the drainage.
A Thai police officer escorts Spanish Daniel Sancho Bronchalo on suspicion of murdering and dismembering a Colombian surgeon from Koh Phagnan island to Koh Samui Island court, southern Thailand, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Somkeat Ruksaman)
With such evidence, the police charged Daniel with premeditated murder and concealing the death by covertly burying, hiding, relocating, or destroying the body. Daniel pled guilty to each and every charge.
After tracing the body parts of the deceased following Daniel’s testimony that the corpse had been dismembered into 17 pieces, officials have now located 8 pieces, leaving 9 pieces of the right arm, left leg, and upper torso still missing and requiring further search.
Thai police forensic officers investigate a garbage dump site as they search for parts of the body of a Colombian surgeon in Koh Phagnan island, southern Thailand, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Somkeat Ruksaman)
Pol. Gen. Surachet stated that officers can rapidly identify and apprehend the suspect. Initially, he recommended that the officers acquire evidence, including forensic science, in order to proceed thoroughly and carefully with the investigation.
In addition, the police has coordinated with the Colombian Embassy to contact the deceased’s relatives in order to facilitate the body’s verification and return to Colombia.
Due to a lack of government assistance, many Thai seniors continue to struggle to earn a living. (Khaosod photo / Yokin Charoenying)
The Thai Ministry of Interior’s adjustment to pension payments for the elderly has drawn widespread criticism and political debate. Various political parties, including potential leading parties such as Pheu Thai Party and potential opposition parties such as Move Forward Party and the Democratic Party, disagree with the new policy.
Some see the new regulation as a blockade for the upcoming new government.
The new rules change the criteria for receiving retirement pensions. Instead of all eligible persons, payments will now be made to “persons with no income or insufficient income for subsistence as determined by the National Commission for the Elderly in accordance with the relevant law”. The caretaker government argued that this change is aimed at saving about 90 billion baht annually.
The new rules change the criteria for receiving a pension after retirement, as announced in the Government Gazette.
Several networks, such as “Slum Network 4 Regions,” “People’s Network for Welfare State,” and “We Fair,” have spoken out against the new regulations. They state that if the government cuts the budget and restricts payments only to low-income elderly who hold a government welfare card, about 5 million people, over 6 million elderly who currently receive pensions, would lose their entitlement.
“Everyone who pays taxes should be entitled to the pension, regardless of their wealth. They can advocate that the wealthy give up the right, but the right should belong to everyone first. Currently, only 40 families in the country have about 30 percent of the GDP. This is an important issue that the Ministry of Finance should take care of. We believe that the wealthy will be willing to give up their rights,” announced the public networks.
Civil society organisations submitted a letter to the Minister of Finance to express their opposition to the reduction in pension payments.
After heavy criticism, General Anupong Paochinda, the Minister of the Interior, clarified on August 15 that the new regulations were the result of a proposal by the National Elderly Commission and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to the Office of the Council of State on whether the current regulations were consistent with the Constitution. The result was that it was not consistent with the Constitution, which resulted in the need for a revised decree in accordance with the Constitution.
However, local governments are continuing the current payment system for both current recipients and those who turn 60. This decision has yet to be reviewed by the National Commission for the Elderly and will be included in the new government’s plans, given the large budget involved.
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Acting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha responded to the criticism by saying that some people may not fully understand the situation. He stressed that those who currently receive pensions will continue to do so and that the changes are about securing the future budgetary situation under the new government.
“What we are doing is necessary because the elderly population is growing continuously. While some can take care of themselves, others cannot. It’s truly about sharing and caring, and we shouldn’t listen to those who have never been in government making such statements,” said Prayut.
Sorn Ngamsaprang, 72, said he receives 700 baht for old age pension and 800 baht for disabled and blind people, for a total of 1,500 baht each salary. It’s very important to him.
Thailand has been transitioning into an ageing society since 2005. In 2023, the population over the age of 60 will be 12,698,362 people, accounting for 19.21% of the overall population of 66,090,475 people. There are approximately 12 million elderly individuals, comprising 5.6 million men and 7.07 million women, with the 60–69 age group accounting for over half of the total.
At present, the elderly are paid between 600 and 1,000 baht per month, depending on their age. Those aged 60–69 receive 600 baht; 70–79, 700 baht; 80–89, 800 baht; and those over 90 get 1,000 baht.
A vendor in the Khon Kaen municipal market expressed worry about the adjustment of the old age allowance.
FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks at a fundraiser event for the Alabama GOP, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, with prosecutors using a statute normally associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, lawyers and other aides of a “criminal enterprise” to keep him in power.
The nearly 100-page indictment details dozens of acts by Trump or his allies to undo his defeat, including beseeching Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to find enough votes for him to win the battleground state; harassing a state election worker who faced false claims of fraud; and attempting to persuade Georgia lawmakers to ignore the will of voters and appoint a new slate of electoral college electors favorable to Trump.
In one particularly brazen episode, it also outlines a plot involving one of his lawyers to tamper with voting machines in a rural Georgia county and steal data from a voting machine company.
“The indictment alleges that rather than abide by Georgia’s legal process for election challenges, the defendants engaged in a criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia’s presidential election result,” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, whose office brought the case, said at a late-night news conference.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, center, speaks in the Fulton County Government Center during a news conference, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Other defendants include former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani; and a Trump administration Justice Department official, Jeffrey Clark, who advanced the then-president’s efforts to undo his election loss in Georgia. Multiple other lawyers who devised legally dubious ideas aimed at overturning the results, including John Eastman, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, were also charged.
Willis said the defendants would be allowed to voluntarily surrender by noon Aug. 25. She also said she plans to ask for a trial date within six months and that she intends to try the defendants as a group.
The indictment bookends a remarkable crush of criminal cases — four in five months, each in a different city — that would be daunting for anyone, never mind someone like Trump who is simultaneously balancing the roles of criminal defendant and presidential candidate.
It comes just two weeks after the Justice Department special counsel charged him in a vast conspiracy to overturn the election, underscoring how prosecutors after lengthy investigations that followed the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol have now, two-and-a-half years later, taken steps to hold Trump to account for an assault on the underpinnings of American democracy.
The indictment in Georgia against former President Donald Trump is photographed Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
The Georgia case covers some of the same ground as Trump’s recent indictment in Washington, D.C., including attempts he and his allies made to disrupt the electoral vote count at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But its sprawling web of defendants — 19 in total — stands apart from the more tightly targeted case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, which so far only names Trump as a defendant.
In charging close Trump aides who were referenced by Smith only as unindicted co-conspirators, the Georgia indictment alleges a scale of criminal conduct extending far beyond just the ex-president.
The charging document, in language conjuring up the seedy operations of mob bosses and gang leaders, accuses the former president of the United States, the former White House chief of staff, Trump’s attorneys and the former mayor of New York as members of a “criminal organization” who were part of an “enterprise” that operated in Georgia and other states.
The indictment capped a chaotic day at the courthouse caused by the brief but mysterious posting on a county website of a list of criminal charges that were to be brought against the former president. Reuters, which published a copy of the document, said the filing was taken down quickly.
Media vehicles stage outside the Fulton County Courthouse, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
A Willis spokesperson said in the afternoon that it was “inaccurate” to say that an indictment had already been returned but declined to comment further on a kerfuffle that the Trump legal team rapidly jumped on to attack the integrity of the investigation.
Trump and his allies, who have characterized the investigation as politically motivated, immediately seized on the apparent error to claim that the process was rigged. Trump’s campaign aimed to fundraise off it, sending out an email with the since-deleted document embedded.
In a statement after the indictment was issued, Trump’s legal team said “the events that have unfolded today have been shocking and absurd, starting with the leak of a presumed and premature indictment before the witnesses had testified or the grand jurors had deliberated and ending with the District Attorney being unable to offer any explanation.”
The lawyers said prosecutors presenting their case “relied on witnesses who harbor their own personal and political interests — some of whom ran campaigns touting their efforts against the accused.”
Many of the 161 acts by Trump and his associates outlined in the Georgia indictment have already received widespread attention. That includes a Jan. 2, 2021, call in which Trump urged Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the 11,780 votes needed to overturn his election loss. That call, prosecutors said, violated a Georgia law against soliciting a public official to violate their oath.
It also charges Trump with making false statements and writings for a series of claims he made to Raffensperger and other state election officials, including that up to 300,000 ballots “were dropped mysteriously into the rolls” in the 2020 election, that more than 4,500 people voted who weren’t on registration lists and that a Fulton County election worker, Ruby Freeman, was a “professional vote scammer.”
Giuliani, meanwhile, is charged with making false statements for allegedly lying to lawmakers by claiming that more than 96,000 mail-in ballots were counted in Georgia despite there being no record of them having been returned to a county elections office, and that a voting machine in Michigan wrongly recorded 6,000 votes for Biden that were actually cast for Trump. A lawyer who has represented him declined to comment.
FILE – Rudy Giuliani speaks with reporters as he departs the federal courthouse, May 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Also charged are individuals prosecutors say helped Trump and his allies on the ground in Georgia influence and intimidate election workers.
One man, Stephen Cliffgard Lee, was charged by prosecutors for allegedly traveling to Freeman’s home “with intent to influence her testimony.” Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss testified to Congress last year about how Trump and his allies latched onto surveillance footage from November 2020 to accuse both women of committing voter fraud — allegations that were quickly debunked, yet spread widely across conservative media.
Both women, who are Black, faced death threats for several months after the election.
The indictment also accuses Powell and several co-defendants of tampering with voting machines in Coffee County, Georgia, and stealing data belonging to Dominion Voting Systems, a producer of tabulation machines that has long been the focus of conspiracy theories.
According to evidence made public by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot, Trump allies targeted Coffee County in search of evidence to back their theories of widespread voter fraud, allegedly copying data and software.
Besides the two election-related cases, Trump faces a separate federal indictment accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents as well as a New York state case charging him with falsifying business records.
As indictments mount, Trump — the leading Republican candidate for president in 2024 — often invokes his distinction as the only former president to face criminal charges. He is campaigning and fundraising around these themes, portraying himself as the victim of Democratic prosecutors out to get him.
Republican allies once again quickly rallied to Trump’s defense. “Americans see through this desperate sham,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Vacharaesorn and Chakriwat paid respect to the media at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Vacharaesorn Vicacharawongse, 42, and Chakriwat Vicacharawongse, 40, the second and third sons of HM the King, stated in interviews on Monday, August 14, 2023, before departing for the United States at Suvarnabhumi International Airport that they will return to Thailand again after 27 years of living abroad.
Than Aon waved to greet the media upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Vacharaesorn, or Than Aon (Than means Sir), thanked the reporters for coming at night to cover his story. He spent 7–8 days in Thailand, while his younger brother spent 3–4 days. Time passes fast. In Thailand, they want to do and see a variety of activities. Their hearts desired to accomplish plenty of things, but time was insufficient.
“Since my return to Thailand, everyone has shown me affection and hospitality. I engaged in a detailed conversations with Thais of various lifestyles. In this country, our Thai companions taught me a great deal,” said Vacharaesorn.
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse gave an interview before leaving Thailand on August 14, 2023.
Vacharaesorn arrived in Thailand late Sunday night, August 6, and visited the Foundation For Slum Child Care in Bangkok on August 8. In the initial interview, he expressed his delight at returning to Thailand for the first time in 27 years. “It’s like a dream come true.”
He also visited numerous locations, such as Bangkok’s temples and the Ayutthaya Historical Park in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. He enjoyed “Pad Thai,” the signature dish of Thai cuisine, as well as other dishes in Bangkok’s China Town. On Sunday, he rode the BTS Skytrain and declared that it was cleaner than the New York subway.
“In NYC, a commoner like myself ride subway to work everyday… I’m proud it’s more comfy in Bangkok,” said Than Aon.
He said he clearly noticed that the Thailand of today and the Thailand of 27 years ago were different. Things that he was interested in as a child may no longer exist. Instead, something new has been added. He was not implying that Thailand is better or worse. But it just changes.
“I believe Thailand will be a country with a lot of hope. Thai people are optimistic, warm, and respectful. Respect one another. As Thai people and Thai brothers and sisters, we should respect, listen to, and honour one another regardless of who we are. Whoever has misunderstood the other, extend your forgiveness. Turn to each other, Vacharaesorn urged.
The two brothers paid respect to Thai people at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
He added that he admired the generosity of His Majesty. He hoped he and his family would return to Thailand in the future.
“In the future, I, my brothers, and my family will visit Thailand again. May everyone protect and preserve Thailand as a nation founded on justice, equality, love, and unity. We hope to return soon. We’d like to say hello to everyone again next time. Thank you very much,” Vacharaesorn remarked as he took his brother’s hand.
“Next time we would like to say hello to everyone once again. Thank you very much,” Vacharaesorn said while taking his brother’s hand.
Chakriwat, or Than Aung, arrived on Sunday and joined his older brother a visit to Siriraj Hospital to pay respect to the statue of both their late great grandfather, Prince Mahidol, and late grandfather, King Rama IX.
Chakriwat is a trained physician and based in New York, while Vacharaesorn works at a law firm, in the same city.
Monitors at JR Nagoya Station on Aug. 14, 2023, show planned Shinkansen bullet train service cancellations due to the approach of Typhoon Lan. (Kyodo)
TOKYO – Some shinkansen bullet train services and flights are set to be canceled as a strong typhoon remains on course to make landfall on the Pacific coast of western Japan on Tuesday, affecting many people during the annual Bon holidays, the weather agency and operators said.
With Japan bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Lan, Central Japan Railway Co. said all of its services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka stations will be canceled Tuesday, as will West Japan Railway Co. for its bullet train services between Shin-Osaka and Okayama stations.
JR Central has said shinkansen services between Tokyo and Nagoya stations will be greatly reduced Tuesday and the bullet trains will mostly operate without seat reservations.
Large waves are generated by Typhoon Lan along a beach in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan on Aug. 14, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Although service suspensions were not planned for Monday and Wednesday, the operator warned passengers of the possibility of sudden changes.
Japan Airlines Co. said 19 flights, including to and from Itami airport in western Japan, had been canceled on Monday, with 240 flights on Tuesday also canceled, affecting around 24,800 people.
All Nippon Airways Co. said 310 flights will be canceled Tuesday, with most to and from Itami airport.
Meanwhile, Universal Studios Japan’s theme park in Osaka will be closed Tuesday, its operator said, adding that although the park plans to be open on Wednesday, the opening time may be delayed.
A person stands near a swimming beach in Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, western Japan Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Kyodo News via AP)
At 5 p.m., the typhoon was located around 150 kilometers southeast of Cape Shionomisaki in Wakayama Prefecture and moving northwestward.
It had an atmospheric pressure of 970 hectopascals with winds packing up to 180 km per hour, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The typhoon’s approach coincided with the return rush of Bon holidaymakers
Many people were traveling during the major vacation period for the first time since COVID-19 was legally downgraded to the same category as seasonal flu.
On Sunday, some train stations, airports and roads were congested with people opting to travel home from their Bon holidays earlier than planned.
In Thai politics, a full three months elapsed in mid-August since the May 14 general election without a new prime minister and government being elected, as constitutional irregularities hampered the democratic process.
Opposition from senators and former ruling party MPs prevented Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party from becoming prime minister. Meanwhile, the Pheu Thai Party, which ranks second in terms of the number of MPs, had to cooperate with the former ruling parties and faced opposition from Move Forward Party supporters and democracy advocates.
As party deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai explained, splitting from the Move Forward Party comes at a “high political cost” to Pheu Thai. Meanwhile, Srettha Thavisin’s proposal for prime minister still carries significant risks.
While the uncertainty continues, the political power negotiations intensify.
Although Senator Wanchai Sornsiri, who had previously voted for Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, said that the majority of senators would vote for Srettha, some right-leaning senators remain hesitant unless the Pheu Thai Party makes a clear commitment to join forces with the Palang Pracharath Party, led by Prawit Wongsuwan, and the United Thai Nation Party, once led by Prayuth Chan-o-cha, to form the new government.
Srettha Thavisin
Chaitawat Tulathon, secretary-general of the Move Forward Party, expressed concerns about the formation of a Pheu Thai-led government because it could be heavily influenced and controlled by the former power apparatus.
The unfolding events of this week indicate that political tensions between various factions inside and outside of parliament will continue to escalate.
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, mentioned that the nomination of the prime ministerial candidate in Parliament will depend on the Constitutional Court’s decision on August 16 on the possibility of re-nominating the prime minister. The decision will determine whether the parliament session will be held on August 18 or 22.
“Tula,” a young wild elephant, got lost in the Khao Soi Dao forest in Chanthaburi province, where rangers found and cared for him since October 2022. He quickly won the hearts of many people with his kind and friendly nature and his joy in interacting with people. Sadly, he died on August 13 at Wildlife Rescue Center No.2 (Krabokkoo) in Chachoengsao province, aged less than a year.
This news has saddened his online followers who admired his cuteness.
The officials have invited monks to pray for Tula’s religious ceremony.
Attapol Jaroenchansa, caretaker director general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, issued a statement on August 14 detailing that Tula had suffered from metabolic bone disease. Veterinarians had been trying to continuously treat and monitor the animal’s condition.
In late July, Tula refused to lie down and began to develop pain and inflammation in both front legs and an abnormal gait in her right hind leg, resulting in sores in her mouth due to excessive weight bearing.
The cause of Tula’s death was determined to be severe fractures to both humerus bones of the forelegs.
Despite the efforts of various veterinary teams, including those from the Department of National Parks, the Zoological Park Organization, and the Royal Forest Department, to alleviate the pain and inflammation, Tula’s condition worsened.
At 6:00 p.m. on August 13, Tula’s breathing slowed and her heart stopped beating. Despite attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), veterinarians were unable to revive her. The cause of death was determined to be severe fractures to both humerus bones of the forelegs, resulting in shock.
Veterinarians had been trying hard to continuously treat and monitor Tula’s condition.
Tula means October, the month in which he was found and rescued by officers from the Royal Thai Paramilitary Force Camp in the Khao Soi Dao forest area. He had been abandoned by his mother and walked into the camp. The veterinarians later treated the baby elephant for the herpes virus disease.
He was fed elephant milk by four elephants at the Nong Nooch Botanical Garden, Chonburi Province. This support contributed to his robust health and happy temperament, so people fell in love with him.
