Bob Scott
- Thailand News
Election intrigue: Thai court mulls lawsuit over EC’s unjust targeting of MFP leader Pita
In a significant development, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases is considering a lawsuit against the Election Commission (EC) of Thailand for unjustly targeting Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party’s leader, resulting in damage to his reputation. A verdict on whether to officially open the case for hearing is expected at 9:30am on August 9. Those implicated…
- Politics News
Forward no more: MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat suspended from Parliament duty by Constitutional Court (video)
Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and a candidate for the prime ministerial position, has been suspended from his role as an elected member of the House of Representatives by the Constitutional Court. The court’s decision came after accepting a complaint regarding Pita’s ownership of shares in the now-defunct media company, iTV Plc. According to the…
- Thailand News
Tragic twist: Aussie teen’s suspicious death in Thailand fuels family’s heartfelt repatriation quest
The heartbroken family of a loving, larger-than-life Australian teenager is currently engaged in a poignant mission to repatriate his body after his suspicious death in Thailand. Daniel Talbot tragically passed away on Sunday while allegedly on Koh Tao, an island located on the eastern side of the Surat Thani coastline. The details surrounding the 19 year old’s death in Thailand…
- World News
German politician’s damning critique of NATO raises questions about alliance’s purpose (video)
As global leaders gathered at the NATO summit in Lithuania last week, seeking to ratify the membership of Sweden and discuss Ukraine’s eligibility, German politician Sevim Dagdelen delivered a scathing indictment of what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization stands for. The 47 year old German Left Party member dissected NATO hypocrisy, lies and smoke and mirrors with the precision of…
- Pattaya News
Unearthed secrets: Alleged infant skeleton sends chills through Chon Buri community
The discovery of an alleged infant skeleton in the wooded outskirts of Banglamung, near Huay Yai, sent chills through the bones of residents in Chon Buri. The unsettling find was reported to the local police on Wednesday, July 12 and soon, the area was flooded with officers and curious residents watching the scene unfold from the sidelines. Nestled by the…
- Pattaya News
The case unfolds: Legal aide suggests German businessman’s murder wasn’t ‘deliberate’
A legal aide representing Olaf Brinkmann, accused of murdering German businessman Hans Peter Mack, announced that the incident might not have been a deliberate act of murder. The tragic death of the 62 year old German real estate tycoon has garnered significant global attention over the past week. Now, a fresh perspective is emerging from an inside source linked intimately…
- Crime News
Murderer’s release: Charles Manson ‘family’ member granted parole after 53 years
After spending nearly six decades behind bars, Leslie Van Houten, a member of the infamous Charles Manson “family” cult, has been granted parole. Van Houten was imprisoned in the United States for her role in the murder of a couple who operated a convenience store in Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom initially denied Van Houten’s parole in May but…
- World News
Sangria-fuelled beach romp in Majorca leaves locals hot and bothered (video)
A randy semi-naked couple, fuelled on Sangria, let their inhibitions slide and engaged in a steamy romp on a Majorca beach, much to the fury of some local Spaniards. Their amorous escapade was captured by a voyeur armed with a smartphone, who documented the moment furious locals discovered the lustful duo in the act on Playa de Palma beach, Majorca…
- Bangkok News
Triumphant strides: Thai mother amputee defies odds, on road to recovery (video)
The son of the Thai mother who lost her leg in a faulty airport escalator believes she will be running faster than him in no time as she took her first steps on the road to recovery. Suphannee Kittirattana yesterday took her first tentative steps since her leg was amputated after it got tangled in a dodgy travelator at Don…
- World News
Kiwi’s prison plight ends: Thai hellhole release brings a breath of relief
A Kiwi national who thought he was going to die after being imprisoned last year for the possession of drugs can finally breathe a sigh of relief after being released from his Thai hellhole. Ari Michael Salinger, son of prominent New Zealand climate change expert Dr Jim Salinger, was arrested in Patong in September last year for the possession of two…
- Thailand News
Golf dreams dashed: Thailand’s rising star disqualified from US Women’s Open after 5-hole fiasco
Thailand‘s Natthakritta Vongtaveelap endured a brief appearance at the US Women’s Open after the precocious golf star was disqualified after completing just five holes. The disqualification yesterday came as a result of her caddie using a rangefinder, which violated the local golf rule implemented for the championship, prohibiting the use of distance-measuring devices. While a single breach would have incurred…
- World News
Stream of despair: US livestreamer threatens to kill himself if jailed in Thailand for distributing obscene content (video)
A high profile US livestreamer threatened to “kill himself” after learning he faces five years in a Thailand jail for streaming a scantily-clad sexy lap dance for his girlfriend in a Bangkok hotel. Paul Denion, better known as “Ice Poseidon ” to his followers, was arrested by Thai police after he was reported for livestreaming himself dressed half-naked in women’s…
- Thailand News
Occupation lockdown: Thailand’s Labour Ministry draws the line for foreigners, 27 out, 13 in the conditions
The Ministry of Labour in Thailand outlined a list of 40 occupations that are off-limits for foreigners, with 27 being completely restricted and 13 permitted under certain conditions. These occupations are classified into four categories, aiming to address the shortage of local labour in areas where Thai nationals show less interest, particularly in light of the large-scale arrival of foreign workers…
- Phuket News
SIM-ply unstoppable: Phuket Police SIM card crusade leads to arrest of suspect
The Phuket Provincial Police intensified their crusade against the unlawful sale and distribution of SIM cards, leading to the arrest of a suspect identified as Korn. Police reported that the 38 year old man was apprehended yesterday at about 1pm, in the Phuket Wittayalai area. During the arrest, 20 activated SIM cards along with two Thai ID card readers were…
- Thailand News
Deputy PM Prawit denies nap claims, insists he was just grounded
Lt. Gen. Patchasak Patirupanon, assistant spokesperson to the Deputy Prime Minister, denied General Prawit Wongsuwan was asleep during the House of Representatives meeting yesterday. Lt. Gen. Patchasak reckons the 77 year old was looking down at the ground and looking up, not sleeping. The picture of the deputy PM allegedly snoozing caused much mirth and merriment on Thai social media…
- World News
British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital
A British student is fighting for his life in hospital after a harrowing fall from a hotel balcony in Thailand. The 21 year old Teesside University student is unconscious in a Thai hospital suffering from major internal and external injuries following a plunge from a balcony in Chiang Mai. Jack Heathcock had been on what his sister Chloe described as…
- World News
Land grab: Israel’s ethnic cleansing quest continues in Palestine
Israel’s intent on ethnically cleansing Palestinians from their lands, the occupied areas around the West Bank, and Gaza Strip continues. Zionist forces yesterday conducted yet another bloody, horrific slaughter of innocent Palestinian men, women and children in the occupied West Bank. The Israelis justified the massacre, saying it was to put a stop to a new generation of Palestinian militants…
- World News
Parisian plea: A grandmother’s heartfelt cry amid suburb’s turmoil (video)
Amid heart-wrenching tragedy, a grieving grandmother’s heartfelt plea for an end to violence echoes across a Parisian suburb engulfed in turmoil. Following the fatal shooting of 17 year old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer, protests have spiralled into a sixth night of rioting. As tensions escalate, French authorities brace for the eruption of another wave of unrest Merzouk’s grandmother…
- World News
Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)
Chaos continues to grip France as violent riots erupt across the nation’s major cities, fuelled by outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent during a routine traffic stop. The nation faces a wave of unrest, with arrests surging and curfews imposed in response to intelligence warnings of widespread urban violence in the coming…
- Thailand News
“Meow-gical moment: House cat channels Disney heroics, defeats venomous snake in Phetchabun
In a scene generally observed in a Walt Disney cartoon, yesterday a house cat emerged triumphant after it tangled with a venomous snake in Thailand’s Phetchabun province. The extraordinary event occurred at a residence in the Wang Sai Thong village of Wang Pong district and startled both the homeowners and the local police. The story emerged when Supakorn Intraprasit, head…
- Thailand News
Fiery cables ignite chaos, but Bangkok pedestrians escape fire unscathed (video)
Shocked pedestrians looked on in horror as cables caught fire at lunchtime today outside KKP Tower in Bangkok. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Auxiliary firefighters dashed to the scene and quickly extinguished the fire as shocked lunchtime onlookers watched in awe as sparks turned into a blaze and rubber dripped dangerously onto the pavement below on Soi Sukhumvit 21, Khlong…
- Thailand News
Thaipocrisy: United States deny meddling in Thailand political affairs
Unsurprisingly, and not for the first time, the United States has been accused of meddling in another country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s turn. The US has a long history of interfering in foreign affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. It appears to be endemic in US politics. US Ambassador…
- Thailand News
Prawit and seek: Deputy PM shuts down Thaksin meeting rumours in UK
In response to recent speculation, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied meeting with exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a visit to England. The deputy PM, a list MP and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), stated that he hadn’t been in contact with the fugitive politician in almost two decades. The 77 year old’s recent journey to…
- World News
Sleeping beauty blunders: Vietnamese makeup artist’s drunk bride challenge
A bridal makeup artist from Vietnam experienced a bizarre situation at a recent wedding — the bride was too drunk to be roused and she had to apply her makeup while she lay asleep on her bed. The imperative role of a skilled makeup artist for would-be brides aspiring to stand out on their special day is undeniable. Typically an…
- World News
Rock ‘n’ roll cuisine: Stir-fried pebbles cause a stir among daring foodies in China (video)
The latest culinary craze sweeping mainland China is proving a bit difficult for foodies to get their teeth into. Gastronomists in Hubei province have taken their palates to a whole new level with a dish that will leave foodies chewing on…pebbles. That’s right, stir-fried stones have become the talk of the town and a bizarre culinary craze. The taste buds…
- World News
Royal reversal: Prince William’s ambitious anti-homelessness project sparks cries of ‘hypocrite’
Prince William has been labelled a “hypocrite” after his royal highness announced an ambitious, some say “unrealistic,” five-year project to end homelessness. The 41 year old billionaire prince, whose wealth is topped up by tax paying UK citizens, rightly stated that homelessness should not exist in a “modern and progressive society” and added that the Prince of Wales’s charitable foundation…
- World News
Foot-shooting frenzy: US keeps stoking the flames of war with China (video)
Call it what you will: Shooting yourself in the foot, scoring an own goal, or simply provoking a bear in a cage with a big stick, the United States continues to stoke the flames of war with China. A day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a bid to ease tensions between the…
- World News
A ray of hope for Aussie mum in a coma after life-threatening tumble in Thailand (video)
The husband of an Aussie mum of three left in a coma after an accidental fall in Thailand announced that there has been an improvement to his wife’s condition but added she is still in a critical condition. Kylee Enwright has been in a coma for more than three weeks following a fall that caused her to hit her head…
- World News
An unlikely alliance: China and Palestine join forces, stirring US tensions (video)
In a move sure to infuriate the powers that be in the United States, China and Palestine yesterday agreed to establish a strategic partnership and seek to find solutions to peace and the “legitimate national rights” of the Arab state oppressed by Israel. Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with full military honours at the Great…
- Expats
From war heroes to war zeros: The unjust treatment of Julian Assange
We live in a world where war criminals are celebrated, worshipped, and praised while those who hold them to account are vilified, abused and thrown in prison, as in the case of Julian Assange. We live in a world where George Bush and Tony Blair can lead the United States, United Kingdom, and allies into an illegal war in Iraq…
