Thailand Video News | Six Vietnamese nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Man kills wife in drunken rage over hygiene dispute
In Thailand Video News today, Alex talks about the six Vietnamese nationals who were found dead in a Bangkok luxury hotel after allegedly drinking poisoned tea and coffee. A man in a drunken rage has killed his wife with a wooden stick after being told she hadn’t bathed. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has inspected Bueng Makkasan in Ratchathewi due to an incident of mass fish deaths. A former kindergarten officer has been arrested for embezzling 2.8 million baht, and four foreign nationals are being arrested for violently robbing a cryptocurrency trader. In August Thailand will start registrations for a $13.8 billion Digital Wallet program, giving 10,000 baht to 50 million citizens. The suspect in the killing of two Australians and a Filipina at a hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines has surrendered to police. African swine fever is spreading in Vietnam, threatening food supplies and triggering inflation.
Six Vietnamese nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel
Six Vietnamese nationals were found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after allegedly drinking poisoned tea and coffee. The victims, who were discovered in a sixth-floor room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, were scheduled to check out that day. Initial reports of a shooting were dismissed by police, who found no signs of struggle. The deceased, including two who also held American citizenship, have been identified and families are being notified. The police suspect poisoning and are investigating possible motives, including business or personal conflicts or a cult-related sacrifice.
Man kills wife in drunken rage over hygiene dispute
In Roi Et, a man killed his wife in a drunken rage after she hadn’t bathed. The incident occurred on July 14 when Watcharin, 53, struck his wife Praitun, 44, with a wooden stick. He later moved her body, not realizing she was dead, and sought help from neighbors. Initially, he claimed she slipped in the bathroom, but later confessed to the assault. Police detained Watcharin and are gathering evidence and witness statements for prosecution.
Bangkok governor investigates mass fish deaths
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected Bueng Makkasan in Ratchathewi district due to a mass fish death incident, primarily affecting Nile tilapia and some blackchin tilapia. The deaths were likely caused by oxygen depletion after water levels were lowered for rainwater preparations. Fish gathered near tunnels with higher oxygen levels. Chadchart expressed concerns about the spread of blackchin tilapia to other areas. Maintenance on water treatment equipment had reduced oxygen levels, but it is now operational. Further investigation into water quality and fish spread is ongoing.
Kindergarten finance officer arrested for embezzling 2.8 million baht
A former kindergarten finance officer in Nakhon Sawan was arrested for embezzling over 2.8 million baht from a bilingual program. The suspect, who managed registration fees between 2012 and 2015, allegedly diverted the funds for personal use. After an investigation by the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) revealed the theft, an arrest warrant was issued in September 2023. The suspect fled but was apprehended in Chiang Mai and taken to the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Region 6 for legal proceedings.
Foreign nationals arrested for violent robbery in Bangkok
Four nationals—three British and one Danish—were arrested in Thailand for violently robbing a British cryptocurrency trader. The trader was invited to an apartment in Bangkok, tied up, beaten, and forced to contact his girlfriend to collect valuables, resulting in a theft of about 3 million baht. The suspects, identified as Mohamed, Saeed, Sumya (all British), and Abdullah (Danish), are charged with armed robbery and other offenses. They deny the charges. Police tracked the suspects to Pattaya using a hotel registration system, and another suspect was caught at Bangkok’s airport. A fifth suspect is wanted but has left Thailand.
Thailand to implement $13.8 billion digital wallet program
Thailand will start registration in August for a $13.8 billion Digital Wallet program, providing 10,000 baht in digital money to 50 million citizens. Announced in April, the scheme aims to boost the economy but faces criticism for its sustainability. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who made this a campaign promise, expects the stimulus to increase GDP growth by 1.2 to 1.6 percentage points. Funding, initially uncertain, will come from the 2024-2025 budgets. The program excludes fraudsters and certain goods, with details to be finalized. Despite skepticism, the government pushes forward amidst a sluggish economy.
Suspect in killings of Australians and Filipina in Philippines surrenders
A suspect in the killings of two Australians and their Filipina companion at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines, has surrendered. The victims, found tied up and dead in a hotel room, were identified via security camera footage. The suspect, a former hotel employee fired as a pool cleaner, sought revenge against the management. He confessed to robbing and killing the victims, including a Filipino-Australian woman and her daughter-in-law. Criminal complaints of robbery and murder will be filed. The women will be buried in the Philippines, while the Australian man’s body was flown to Sydney.
African swine fever spreading in Vietnam
African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam, threatening food supplies and inflation, according to a government document. Vietnam has culled 42,400 infected pigs this year, nearly five times more than last year, with 660 outbreaks detected nationwide compared to 208 last year. The government has ordered provinces to prioritize vaccination funds to curb the spread. Vietnam approved the first commercial ASF vaccines last year, though further testing was recommended by the World Organisation for Animal Health. Rising pork prices due to ASF contributed to a higher consumer price index in June, with food prices up 3.23% from the previous year.
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