VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (20 September 2023) from Fabulous 103fm Pattaya
– Thai historic city added to list of world heritage sites
Yesterday saw the historic city of Si thep in Phetchabun province ADDED to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Along with former capitals Sukotai and Ayutthaya, along wth Ban Chiang, Si thep is the fourth such listing afforded to Thai sites and dates back 1700 years and along with concentric city walls, includes the remains of towers and major buildings stretching over a long period in this history.
– 4 Thais nabbed in money loan scam resulting in families annihilation
Four Thais have been deported by Cambodian police, and duly handed over at the border to Thai authorities investigating the online and telephonic money loan scam which saw a family end up IN massive debt, at risk of losing their home and the husband taking his wife and childrens lives before attempting to take his own last month. This call centre, at least, has been targeted since by both Thai and Cambodian authorities and all will be transferred to the same center that has been questioning three others already in custody.
– Breast enhancement warning
With cheap plastic surgery being offered on various websites, the president of the Forensic Physicians Association of Thailand yesterday reported on the passing of a Thai woman who opted for breast enhancement at what is suspected to have been an illegal medical practice. Seems as opposed to fitting pads filled with gel, she was simply injected with collagen and or silicone. The ever popular enhancement, often funded by partners, has seen an increase in online advertising, an autopsy showed the gel entering the woman’s blood system and damaging vessels, lungs and brain. Simply put.. only modern day pads are safe.
– 20-minute maximum waiting time promised at Bangkok’s airport
Bangkok’s main airport is launching a new reception line for arrivals that will be for groups travelling here together. The plan, aimed at tour groups from China, comes along with the goal of seeing all visitors passing through customs checks within 20 minutes of queuing.
– Chinese kidnapper charged after victim flees from car accident scene
The 36 year old Chinese man being held by police after he was rear ended on a Bangkok motorway has now been formally charged by authorities. As his car was hit in the rear, and both he and the driver negotiated, so a Chinawoman leapt from the vehicle, fleeing along the highway on foot, later claiming that she had been kidnapped. Much of the occurrence was caught on CCTV and yesterday, the 36 year old was charged with assault, kidnap, abduction and rape. He wont be getting out any time soon as he was remanded without bail for at least 12 days.
– Electricity & Diesel cost reductions in Thailand from today
Good news for all here as from today the cost per unit for electricity drops to below 4 baht. For homes registered to companies, that rate will be higher as the commercial rate here will see extra costs added, however the drop will be comparative and see savings. As will the cut in diesel prices at the pumps. Regular diesel drops now to 30 baht a litre with the super duper versions seeing a cut too.
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