Thailand Video News | Thai Teens to Lead Nation as Flag Bearers at Paris 2024 Olympics, Chinese Couple Deported for Illegal Passport Advertisement in Bangkok
In the Thailand video new video, Alex presented news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra celebrated his birthday with an alms-giving ceremony and high-profile guests. In sports, Thai teenagers are set to make Olympic history at the Paris 2024 Games. On the crime front, Thai police have cracked down on ecstasy disguised as cartoon figurines, while in Bangkok, eleven dance students were hospitalized after fainting. A homeless couple was caught having sex in a temple in Isaan, and a Chinese couple was deported for advertising illegal passport services in Bangkok. Regionally, Indonesia has launched a “Golden Visa” to attract foreign investors, a tanker capsized off the Philippines causing an oil spill, and Malaysia has urged Microsoft and CrowdStrike to cover losses from a global outage.
Homeless Couple Caught Having Sex in Thai Temple
A Thai monk caught a homeless couple having sex in a temple in Surin’s Isaan province and called the police. The monk initially thought the sounds were from an injured person or thief but found the couple instead. Police arrived, asking the half-naked woman to dress and leave. The couple had been drinking and had no home. No charges were pressed, but they were warned to avoid repeating their actions.
Chinese Couple Deported for Illegal Passport Advertisement in Bangkok
A Chinese couple was deported from Thailand after police discovered a billboard in Bangkok advertising illegal passport sales. Ms. Xu Na coordinated the billboard but used her husband, Mr. Qin Lin’s phone number, who was wanted in China for trafficking identity cards. Both were blacklisted and deported. Mr. Qin Lin was detained at Don Muang Airport, while Ms. Xu Na was fined and given a suspended prison sentence for working without a permit. The incident led to further investigations into similar Chinese-only advertisements in Thailand, highlighting legal requirements for job advertisements.
Eleven Dance Students Hospitalised After Fainting in Bangkok
Eleven university students in Bangkok fainted during a midnight dance rehearsal for a freshman welcome event, leading to hospitalisation. The incident occurred in an air-conditioned room where the system unexpectedly turned off, causing potential heat exhaustion and lack of oxygen. Emergency responders identified hyperventilation, likely due to stress and anxiety, as the main issue. Ten female students and one male were affected, with all expected to recover. Hospitals involved include Paolo Kaset, Vibhavadi, and CGH Phahonyothin. The university is investigating to improve safety protocols.
Thai Police Crack Down on Ecstasy Disguised as Cartoon Figurines
Thai police are cracking down on ecstasy disguised as cartoon figurines, particularly in Chiang Rai, to counter its appeal to youth. Deputy Commissioner Kittirat Phanpet highlighted the need for ongoing action against evolving drug trafficking methods. Recent operations in Bangkok aimed at creating drug-free communities have led to significant seizures and arrests, including 6 million methamphetamine pills and 1,700 individuals. Assets worth 97 million baht were confiscated. The police plan to continue targeting drug networks and money laundering to mitigate the drug crisis, as emphasized by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Thaksin Celebrates 75th Birthday with Private Ceremony
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will celebrate his 75th birthday with a private event at his Chan Song Lar mansion in Bangkok. According to his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin will give alms to Buddhist monks in the morning and host a lunch for close friends, including Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and former PM’s Office minister Puangpet Chunlaiad. Thaksin, on parole since February after returning from self-imposed exile, aims to keep the celebration low-key yet meaningful, reflecting his connection to Buddhist traditions and his inner circle.
Thai Teens to Lead Nation as Flag Bearers at Paris 2024 Olympics
A 12-year-old skateboarder and an 18-year-old sprinter will lead Thailand as flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Thana Chaiprasit, head of the Thai Olympic delegation, announced that 51 Thai athletes, including 36 Olympic debutants, will compete from July 26 to August 11. Skateboarder Vareeraya Sukasem, the youngest Thai Olympian, will compete on July 28. Inspired by Sky Brown, she qualified at the Budapest Olympic Qualifier. Sprinter Puripol Boonson, who won silver at the Hangzhou Asian Games, will race in the 100m heats on August 3. The opening ceremony features a parade along the Seine River, ending at the Eiffel Tower.
Indonesia Introduces ‘Golden Visa’ to Attract Foreign Investors
Indonesia launched a “Golden Visa” scheme to attract foreign investors, offering long-term visas in exchange for significant investments. President Joko Widodo announced that a $2.5 million investment grants a five-year visa, while $5 million secures a 10-year visa for individual investors setting up a company. For those not establishing a company, investments of $350,000 or $700,000 grant five- and 10-year visas, respectively. Corporate investors need to invest $25 million for a five-year visa and $50 million for a 10-year visa. Investments in the new capital city offer reduced thresholds. The scheme aims to boost the economy and attract high-quality investors.
Oil Spill Threatens Manila After Tanker Capsizes
A marine tanker, MT Terra Nova, carrying 1,494 metric tonnes of industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, resulting in one crew member’s death and an oil spill threatening Manila’s waters. Sixteen of the 17 crew members were rescued. The spill, spreading two nautical miles, is exacerbated by strong winds and high waves, delaying containment efforts. A 97-meter coast guard vessel has been deployed, with more vessels on standby. The spill could reach Manila, posing a significant environmental threat. The incident may be linked to Typhoon Gaemi, which has caused severe flooding and 14 deaths.
Malaysia Seeks Compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike for Outage Losses
Malaysia’s digital minister, Gobind Singh Deo, has asked Microsoft and CrowdStrike to consider compensating companies that suffered losses during last week’s global tech outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike security software update. The outage affected five government agencies and nine companies in aviation, banking, and healthcare in Malaysia. Gobind met with representatives from both companies, seeking a full report and measures to prevent future incidents. While the total losses are yet to be determined, Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, emphasized that affected airlines and businesses deserve compensation for their losses.
