The Leam Chabang Education Board in Leam Chabang of course have set themselves a seemingly impossible task - how to get students in the area schools to think faster.
Maybe they should concentrate on getting the school kids to firstly think and then go for the faster bit. However they have come up with a sure fire scheme that I think or think faster may just conjure up the desired results.
At a meeting room at The Leam Chabang District Offices. Senior education and council officials unveiled the novel scheme. The first stage will see a mathematics competition. The competition will last for 10 to 20 minutes and the students will have to answer simple maths questions - let's not get carried away with difficult maths questions.
The scheme is based on bribery - The idea is to foster speed so the first kid to stick his hand up and presumably guesses right wins 1,000 Baht. The second kid gets 500 Baht, Third prize 300 Baht, and then consolation prizes of 100 Baht.
Now if no kids get a question right then the prize money can be sent to my bank account courtesy of The Bangkok Bank, Central Pattaya branch, account number............
Monday 29 September 2014
Pattaya City Hall Public Health Bureau Influenza Campaign
Pattaya City Public Health Bureau began a public health campaign to combat the spread of Influenza in the area.
Pattaya School number 5 played host to the event where a team of local district health officials spread the word about the dangers of the spread of influenza which although a fairly minor malady can strike with dire consequences for the elderly community and young children who may succumb not only to the flue but also come down with more serious ailments like respiratory disorders.
Leaflets were handed out to bring more awareness of influenze. The Office of Public Health hopes that the word will spread to all sectors of the community who may be at risk.
Pattaya School number 5 played host to the event where a team of local district health officials spread the word about the dangers of the spread of influenza which although a fairly minor malady can strike with dire consequences for the elderly community and young children who may succumb not only to the flue but also come down with more serious ailments like respiratory disorders.
Leaflets were handed out to bring more awareness of influenze. The Office of Public Health hopes that the word will spread to all sectors of the community who may be at risk.
Disabled Girls Necklace Snatch in Central Pattaya
Heartless highway robbers reached a new low this week when they snatched a gold necklace from the neck of a disabled young lady.
Two young disabled ladies were on a motorcycle with a sidecar. In the sidecar was a wheelchair for one of the victims they are both disabled from the effects of Polio. Khun Sasipan aged 24 from Khon Kean Province. was driving her friend, Khun Watidar aged 23 from Petchabun Province when the two dickheads rode up on a motorcycle and snatched the gold necklace worth around 5,000 Baht from the neck of the pillion passenger Khun Watidar. She was nearly unseated but was lucky not to crash to the ground.
The police were soon on the scene at Soi Paniachang off the Central Pattaya Road. The young ladies were able to give a comprehensive description of the idiots who are thought to be somewhere between 20-25 years old and along with CCTV camera images from the nearby River Hotel the police are confident that they will track them down and bring them to justice.
Two young disabled ladies were on a motorcycle with a sidecar. In the sidecar was a wheelchair for one of the victims they are both disabled from the effects of Polio. Khun Sasipan aged 24 from Khon Kean Province. was driving her friend, Khun Watidar aged 23 from Petchabun Province when the two dickheads rode up on a motorcycle and snatched the gold necklace worth around 5,000 Baht from the neck of the pillion passenger Khun Watidar. She was nearly unseated but was lucky not to crash to the ground.
The police were soon on the scene at Soi Paniachang off the Central Pattaya Road. The young ladies were able to give a comprehensive description of the idiots who are thought to be somewhere between 20-25 years old and along with CCTV camera images from the nearby River Hotel the police are confident that they will track them down and bring them to justice.
Drunken Driver in Chonburi Wrecks Motorcycle and Noodle Stall
After receiving notification of a serious road accident Police Lieutenant Suchart from Seansuk police station rushed to investigate and provide assistance. At the scene in Moo 6 of Tambon Baan Buk in Chonburi he found a Chevrolet vehicle that had been in collision with a motorcycle and a noodle stall.
Leuitenant Suchart had a little chat with the driver of the Chevrolet about what happened. The driver Khun Nopphadon aged 28 from Ratchaburi Province said that he was riving normally when his vehicle suddenly swerved and he wasn't able to control it.
He may have had a better chance of keeping control if he hadn't been over the limit for alcohol. The police charged him with reckless driving and he will need to be tested for alcohol at the station to see if this is added to the charge.
I hope his insurance covers for the damaged motorcycle stall. As for the wrecked noodle stall - well... good luck.
Leuitenant Suchart had a little chat with the driver of the Chevrolet about what happened. The driver Khun Nopphadon aged 28 from Ratchaburi Province said that he was riving normally when his vehicle suddenly swerved and he wasn't able to control it.
He may have had a better chance of keeping control if he hadn't been over the limit for alcohol. The police charged him with reckless driving and he will need to be tested for alcohol at the station to see if this is added to the charge.
I hope his insurance covers for the damaged motorcycle stall. As for the wrecked noodle stall - well... good luck.
Motorcyclist Flees Police Crashes Into Tree in Sattahip
Sattahip Police Leutenant Sinsamut and a unit of The Sawang Rojjana Thamma Satharn Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene of a serious road accident with reports of one fatality. At the scene on the Sattahip bound carriageway of Sukhumvit road at Km. 164 near Bang Saray they found a wrecked Honda Wave motorcycle without registration plates laying in the grass near a house. It appears that the rider had lost control of his machine, collided with a tree.
The motorcycle rider Khun Chalermchai aged 27 had a broken neck and a wound to his abdomen like he had been shot he was barely clinging to life but succumbed to his injuries before medics could do anything to help him. The police found a bag of cannabis in his trouser pocket weighing 50 grams.
Witnesses said that the bike was travelling at high speed and then a police car turned on it's siren and he went even faster seemingly to try to escape. Then he lost control and crashed.
The body of Khun Chalermchai was transported to hospital for a full forensic autopsy to be carried out before he can be released to his family for funeral rites to be carried out.
The motorcycle rider Khun Chalermchai aged 27 had a broken neck and a wound to his abdomen like he had been shot he was barely clinging to life but succumbed to his injuries before medics could do anything to help him. The police found a bag of cannabis in his trouser pocket weighing 50 grams.
Witnesses said that the bike was travelling at high speed and then a police car turned on it's siren and he went even faster seemingly to try to escape. Then he lost control and crashed.
The body of Khun Chalermchai was transported to hospital for a full forensic autopsy to be carried out before he can be released to his family for funeral rites to be carried out.
Thursday 25 September 2014
German Begger in Pattaya Beggers Belief
A German Begger in Pattaya Beggar's Belief. A German national found begging on the streets of Bangkok has left police and good Samaritans with a healthy spread of scrambled eggs on their collective faces.
The young German Mr. Benjamin Holst aged 29 initially touched the hearts of Thais when pictures of him begging for money went viral on the Internet. Mr. Holst has a medical condition that results in swolen legs akin to Elephantitus. His condition meant that he had a problem walking that is walking past bars.
Bankok police enlisted the help of a Khun Sirirat from a German Travel Association based in Bangkok, agreed to help Mr. Holst in conjunction with the Tourist Police in Bangkok.
She arranged for food, hotel accommodation and a whip round resulted in a 40,000 Baht fund that was given to him to survive whilst a new German Passport was issued. To pass the time Mr. Holst jumped on a bus. OK jumped is not the right word and head down to Pattaya for a little R&R.
Media frenzy accompanied him down to the land of bigger smiles. He spent the day posing for photographers and the nights getting big legless and procuring ladies of the night from motorcycle taxi drivers at the entrance to Walking Street.
Pattaya Tourist Police are not as gullible as their Bangkok brothers and Mr. Holst was soon answering questions as to his activities and also how he had managed to spend 33,000 Baht, he had 7,000 Baht left in his pocket.
Mr. Holst now faces an end to his shenanigans. Such a shame that farangs down on their luck in the future in the land of smiles will probably end up more and more in the land of frowns.
The young German Mr. Benjamin Holst aged 29 initially touched the hearts of Thais when pictures of him begging for money went viral on the Internet. Mr. Holst has a medical condition that results in swolen legs akin to Elephantitus. His condition meant that he had a problem walking that is walking past bars.
Bankok police enlisted the help of a Khun Sirirat from a German Travel Association based in Bangkok, agreed to help Mr. Holst in conjunction with the Tourist Police in Bangkok.
She arranged for food, hotel accommodation and a whip round resulted in a 40,000 Baht fund that was given to him to survive whilst a new German Passport was issued. To pass the time Mr. Holst jumped on a bus. OK jumped is not the right word and head down to Pattaya for a little R&R.
Media frenzy accompanied him down to the land of bigger smiles. He spent the day posing for photographers and the nights getting big legless and procuring ladies of the night from motorcycle taxi drivers at the entrance to Walking Street.
Pattaya Tourist Police are not as gullible as their Bangkok brothers and Mr. Holst was soon answering questions as to his activities and also how he had managed to spend 33,000 Baht, he had 7,000 Baht left in his pocket.
Mr. Holst now faces an end to his shenanigans. Such a shame that farangs down on their luck in the future in the land of smiles will probably end up more and more in the land of frowns.
Bangkok Sattahip Van Driver Robs Young Lady Passenger
In the early hours of the morning Pattaya Police were called to give assistance to a young lady who was sat distraught at a petrol station after being robbed by a minibus driver.
The police arrived at The PTT petrol station in North Pattaya to find the young lady aged about 20-25. She told the officers that she was the last passenger on a white minibus ploughing the Bangkok - Sattahip Route. The driver had propositioned her and promised her 3,000 Baht to have sex with him. She agreed and he drove her to the Mantrapura hotel in north Pattaya.
After the deed had been done the driver said that he needed to nip home to collect some stuff. However this turned out to be a lie and he subsequently drove her into a quiet alleyway and took her handbag containing cash, an iPhone and personal documents. He threatened to kill her if she said anything, dumped her and drove off.
The police will need to interview her again when she recovers from her distraught state. Meanwhile the police are looking at CCTV images from cameras in the area to see if they can get a lead on this sick sexual predator.
The police arrived at The PTT petrol station in North Pattaya to find the young lady aged about 20-25. She told the officers that she was the last passenger on a white minibus ploughing the Bangkok - Sattahip Route. The driver had propositioned her and promised her 3,000 Baht to have sex with him. She agreed and he drove her to the Mantrapura hotel in north Pattaya.
After the deed had been done the driver said that he needed to nip home to collect some stuff. However this turned out to be a lie and he subsequently drove her into a quiet alleyway and took her handbag containing cash, an iPhone and personal documents. He threatened to kill her if she said anything, dumped her and drove off.
The police will need to interview her again when she recovers from her distraught state. Meanwhile the police are looking at CCTV images from cameras in the area to see if they can get a lead on this sick sexual predator.
iphone Battery Charger Causes 400,000 Baht of Damage in Fire at Chonburi House
Words of warning to all those not so smart people who buy fake products for their smart phones.
Chonburi fire brigade and rescue units were called out to tackle a serious house fire. At the home in a town house they were confronted with a blaze engulfing the second floor of the premises. It took firefighters over an hour to bring the blaze under control and douse the flames.
The home was gutted and so was was the owner Khun Supaporn aged 21 who explained to investigators that she had plugged in a battery charger she had purchased recently, a fake battery charger that is for her iPhone.
She was taking care of her young daughter in another room when she heard a loud explosion and went to the bedroom to find the charger and the surrounding area engulfed in flames.
Now she rues the day she bought a fake battery charger for a few hundred Baht that has caused around 400,000 Baht's worth of damage to her home.
Chonburi fire brigade and rescue units were called out to tackle a serious house fire. At the home in a town house they were confronted with a blaze engulfing the second floor of the premises. It took firefighters over an hour to bring the blaze under control and douse the flames.
The home was gutted and so was was the owner Khun Supaporn aged 21 who explained to investigators that she had plugged in a battery charger she had purchased recently, a fake battery charger that is for her iPhone.
She was taking care of her young daughter in another room when she heard a loud explosion and went to the bedroom to find the charger and the surrounding area engulfed in flames.
Now she rues the day she bought a fake battery charger for a few hundred Baht that has caused around 400,000 Baht's worth of damage to her home.
Serious Road Accident in Banglamung, Pattaya
Police and a Unit of The Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation attended the scene of a serious road traffic accident on The Pattaya bound lane of Sukhumvit Road near the Banglamung Transportation Offices.
The driver of a Toyota Corrola vehicle had lost control spun and crashed. There were two people trapped inside the car. Rescue workers needed to use cutting equipment and the jaws of life to extricate the driver Khun Namphon aged 40 and his passenger Khun Chatri aged 38.
Khun Chatri was lucky and had sustained only minor injuries and abrasions. The driver Khun Namphon however was in a bad condition with broken ribs puncturing his lungs and other serious wounds to his face and body.
They were both rushed to Banglamung Hospital for further emergency treatment. Meanwhile Police officers from Banglamung Police Station set to work documenting the crash scene and interviewing witnesses to find out what happened.
The driver of a Toyota Corrola vehicle had lost control spun and crashed. There were two people trapped inside the car. Rescue workers needed to use cutting equipment and the jaws of life to extricate the driver Khun Namphon aged 40 and his passenger Khun Chatri aged 38.
Khun Chatri was lucky and had sustained only minor injuries and abrasions. The driver Khun Namphon however was in a bad condition with broken ribs puncturing his lungs and other serious wounds to his face and body.
They were both rushed to Banglamung Hospital for further emergency treatment. Meanwhile Police officers from Banglamung Police Station set to work documenting the crash scene and interviewing witnesses to find out what happened.
2 Drunken Motorcyclists injured in East Pattaya Crash
After being notified by the Thappraya 2310 Foundation of a road traffic accident in East Pattaya journalists attended the scene to find out what happened. They needn't have bothered as it is the same story that happens night after night, week after week on the streets of Pattaya.
A motorcycle transporting two inebriated Thai idiots back to their room had collided with a pick-up truck.
A unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation was already in attendance. Medics were treating a Khun Thavisak who was laying in the road beside his trusty steed writhing in pain with a swollen face and other injuries indicative of flying through the air and sliding along a tarmac surface. His mate had already been transported to Banglamung Hospital presumably with more serious injuries.
As for the driver of the pick-up truck goodness only knows he or she was noticable by their absence after dong a typical Thai runner.
A motorcycle transporting two inebriated Thai idiots back to their room had collided with a pick-up truck.
A unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation was already in attendance. Medics were treating a Khun Thavisak who was laying in the road beside his trusty steed writhing in pain with a swollen face and other injuries indicative of flying through the air and sliding along a tarmac surface. His mate had already been transported to Banglamung Hospital presumably with more serious injuries.
As for the driver of the pick-up truck goodness only knows he or she was noticable by their absence after dong a typical Thai runner.
East Pattaya Armed Robber Apprehended
One of the two men who committed an audacious armed robbery in East Pattaya and attempted to shoot the staff last week has been apprehended in Northern Thailand.
The incident happened last week when two robbers entered a Herbal Shop just off Soi Nernplubwan in Nongprue District, East Pattaya. They ordered the staff to get on their knees stole cash and gold jewelry from the safe and then whilst fleeing seemingly attempted to execute the prostrate staff members.
From eyewitness testimony and CCTV images the police already had clues to the identity of the thieves. Khun Wallop nicknamed Tan 22 year old a former employee of the shop and KunThanakrit Sa-nguey 26 year old who is Khun Wallop’s brother in law.
Nongprue police tracked down Khun Wallop to a residence in Nakhon Sawan Province. He was arrested and brought back to Pattaya. Searches of the house in Nakhon Sawan Province and another residence in Soi Siam Country Club, East Pattaya turned up a host of evidence including a modified pistol with ammunition, gold ornaments and his motorcycle that he used to commit the robbery.
Khun Wallop, who had recently been sacked from his job at the shop said that he was angry and committed the robbery in revenge for being treat like a slave. The shop owner said he was fired for persistent theft of cash from the shop.
The police have charged Khun Wallop with attempted murder, invasion of a dwelling, common robbery and using a firearm in the commission of a crime
The incident happened last week when two robbers entered a Herbal Shop just off Soi Nernplubwan in Nongprue District, East Pattaya. They ordered the staff to get on their knees stole cash and gold jewelry from the safe and then whilst fleeing seemingly attempted to execute the prostrate staff members.
From eyewitness testimony and CCTV images the police already had clues to the identity of the thieves. Khun Wallop nicknamed Tan 22 year old a former employee of the shop and KunThanakrit Sa-nguey 26 year old who is Khun Wallop’s brother in law.
Nongprue police tracked down Khun Wallop to a residence in Nakhon Sawan Province. He was arrested and brought back to Pattaya. Searches of the house in Nakhon Sawan Province and another residence in Soi Siam Country Club, East Pattaya turned up a host of evidence including a modified pistol with ammunition, gold ornaments and his motorcycle that he used to commit the robbery.
Khun Wallop, who had recently been sacked from his job at the shop said that he was angry and committed the robbery in revenge for being treat like a slave. The shop owner said he was fired for persistent theft of cash from the shop.
The police have charged Khun Wallop with attempted murder, invasion of a dwelling, common robbery and using a firearm in the commission of a crime
Wednesday 24 September 2014
South Pattaya Kebab Seller Charged With Gun Possesion
A South Pattaya Kebab seller was questioned after police belied he was selling kebabs with a suspicious look on his face. Hey I don't make up these stories I just report on them.
The boys in brown searched his van and found kebabs, tomatoes, onions and a 9mm pistol loaded with a clip of 9 bullets. As the pistol and ammo were definitely not on the menu outside his van they took him and his arsenal to Pattaya Police Station for a little chat.
Khun Khunnon aged 38 year old said that the gun was not his. He was just a simple kebab seller and had no problems and no enemies. He said that the gun belonged to a friend of his brothers who just happened to leave it in the van for safe keeping.
The policeman said I doner believe you and charged him with possession of a firearm and ammunition and having these in his possession in a public place and being in possession of a very suspicious face.
The boys in brown searched his van and found kebabs, tomatoes, onions and a 9mm pistol loaded with a clip of 9 bullets. As the pistol and ammo were definitely not on the menu outside his van they took him and his arsenal to Pattaya Police Station for a little chat.
Khun Khunnon aged 38 year old said that the gun was not his. He was just a simple kebab seller and had no problems and no enemies. He said that the gun belonged to a friend of his brothers who just happened to leave it in the van for safe keeping.
The policeman said I doner believe you and charged him with possession of a firearm and ammunition and having these in his possession in a public place and being in possession of a very suspicious face.
Russian Lady Tourist on Walking Street Pattaya Gets a Bloody Nose
Russian tourists in Pattaya are well known for their ability to knock back a few alcoholic beverages especially of the 7/11 kind.
In the early hours of the morning a group of gulag girls were heading for home and weaving along Walking Street when one of them took a nose dive - literally. She went down like a sack of Soviet spuds. Her mates became a little concerned when she remained motionless with blood spurting everywhere and a more than normal glazed look in her eyes. The sozzled svetlannas managed to get the attention of some Pattaya Tourist Police officers nearby who in turn called on those fine guys from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundations who managed to apply a temporary bung on the bleeding Russian babe.
She was taken to hospital to have her bloody nose bandaged. Just a normal night on Walking Street.
In the early hours of the morning a group of gulag girls were heading for home and weaving along Walking Street when one of them took a nose dive - literally. She went down like a sack of Soviet spuds. Her mates became a little concerned when she remained motionless with blood spurting everywhere and a more than normal glazed look in her eyes. The sozzled svetlannas managed to get the attention of some Pattaya Tourist Police officers nearby who in turn called on those fine guys from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundations who managed to apply a temporary bung on the bleeding Russian babe.
She was taken to hospital to have her bloody nose bandaged. Just a normal night on Walking Street.
Pattaya Snooker Scoundrel Kidnappers Surrender to Pattaya Police
Two men who worked at a snooker hall in Sukhumvit Soi 17, South Pattaya surrendered themselves to Police Colonel Supattee at Pattaya Police station after they found themselves snookered in the case of a local businessman that they had attacked and kidnapped.
Khun Kriangkrai Panchaipum aged 25 and Khun Natee Sipromma aged 28 confessed to the charges and went into a long session on how they had been framed by the woman of the husband that they had kidnapped.
The wife Mrs. Boonnam asked them to kidnap her husband Mr.Thanasak. They carried out the kidnapping and beating of her husband. It appears he was none too happy at being abducted. However they black balled her as she didn't pay them on cue.
So they chalked it down to experience and took the long bus from Buriram where they had been taking a few breaks to Pattaya to fess up to their crimes. They have been charged with various offences including criminal trespass, assault and kidnapping. Police Colonel Supattee allowed the suspects to post 100,000 Baht a piece bail as they had travelled all the way from Buriram to surrender themselves and were not thought to be a flight risk
Mrs. Boonnam has already been charged and bailed with regard to this affair and the next match is due to be played out in a Thai court with a Thai judge acting as referee.
Khun Kriangkrai Panchaipum aged 25 and Khun Natee Sipromma aged 28 confessed to the charges and went into a long session on how they had been framed by the woman of the husband that they had kidnapped.
The wife Mrs. Boonnam asked them to kidnap her husband Mr.Thanasak. They carried out the kidnapping and beating of her husband. It appears he was none too happy at being abducted. However they black balled her as she didn't pay them on cue.
So they chalked it down to experience and took the long bus from Buriram where they had been taking a few breaks to Pattaya to fess up to their crimes. They have been charged with various offences including criminal trespass, assault and kidnapping. Police Colonel Supattee allowed the suspects to post 100,000 Baht a piece bail as they had travelled all the way from Buriram to surrender themselves and were not thought to be a flight risk
Mrs. Boonnam has already been charged and bailed with regard to this affair and the next match is due to be played out in a Thai court with a Thai judge acting as referee.
Pattaya Knickers Knicker Nicked
There are perverts in Pattaya and that's now official as Pattaya Police announced that a serial Pattaya Knicker Knicker has finally been nicked
A Massage Shop Manager Khun Porntip aged 37, complained to the police that a young Thai man had flashed his family jewels at her outside her shop and then rode off. She was able to give the police a good description of the man, his motorbike and of course his family jewels.
The fleeing flasher Khun Ittipon aged 22 was soon apprehended in Soi 19 off Pattaya Third Road and it was soon apparent that he was a few Satang short of a full Baht. They searched his bike and underneath the seat found a stash of men's boxer shorts and ladies panties. You are nickered said the policeman who escorted him and his underwear to Pattaya Police Station.
Khun Ittipon said that he had an obsession for sniffing underwear and that he had been doing this for about 8 years breaking in to apartments and bounding off with whatever bloomers he found hanging around. Pattaya Police have charged him with indecent exposure, burglary and knicker nicking. It seems like he will be returned to a mental health facility where he has spent periods of time for similar offences in the past.
A Massage Shop Manager Khun Porntip aged 37, complained to the police that a young Thai man had flashed his family jewels at her outside her shop and then rode off. She was able to give the police a good description of the man, his motorbike and of course his family jewels.
The fleeing flasher Khun Ittipon aged 22 was soon apprehended in Soi 19 off Pattaya Third Road and it was soon apparent that he was a few Satang short of a full Baht. They searched his bike and underneath the seat found a stash of men's boxer shorts and ladies panties. You are nickered said the policeman who escorted him and his underwear to Pattaya Police Station.
Khun Ittipon said that he had an obsession for sniffing underwear and that he had been doing this for about 8 years breaking in to apartments and bounding off with whatever bloomers he found hanging around. Pattaya Police have charged him with indecent exposure, burglary and knicker nicking. It seems like he will be returned to a mental health facility where he has spent periods of time for similar offences in the past.
Northern Ireland Man Commits Suicide in South Pattaya Condominium
A young Northern Ireland guy who was seemingly stressed out after losing his job committed suicide in a rented South Pattaya Condo.
Pattaya police and a unit of The Sawang Boriboon rescue Foundation rushed to The Press Condominium. In a room on the 5th floor they found the body of 27 year old Mr Michael John White laying in the doorway to the bathroom. He had signs of bruising around the neck and indications that he had used a strap to hang himself from the shower curtain rail in the bathroom. There were no signs of wounds to the body or evidence in the condo to suggest foul play was involved.
Police interviewed Mr. White's girlfriend Khun Patcharee aged 24. She told the police that Mr. White had rented the condo about three months ago. She had talked with him on the phone a bit earlier and was worried as he seemed stressed out.
She went to the condo where he told her that he had been fired from his job as a security guard back home. He told her that he had no money to give her and that she go home. She was worried about him and was concerned that he might harm himself. An argument ensued and a basket he threw at her hit the TV which fell to the ground and smashed. He then went into the bathroom.
He was in there for a long time and despite her pleas he didn't answer and she couldn't get in as the door was locked from the inside. She called security at the condo reception and a guard came up and broke into the bathroom where they found the body of Mr. White. They tried their best to revive him but were not successful.
Pattaya police and a unit of The Sawang Boriboon rescue Foundation rushed to The Press Condominium. In a room on the 5th floor they found the body of 27 year old Mr Michael John White laying in the doorway to the bathroom. He had signs of bruising around the neck and indications that he had used a strap to hang himself from the shower curtain rail in the bathroom. There were no signs of wounds to the body or evidence in the condo to suggest foul play was involved.
Police interviewed Mr. White's girlfriend Khun Patcharee aged 24. She told the police that Mr. White had rented the condo about three months ago. She had talked with him on the phone a bit earlier and was worried as he seemed stressed out.
She went to the condo where he told her that he had been fired from his job as a security guard back home. He told her that he had no money to give her and that she go home. She was worried about him and was concerned that he might harm himself. An argument ensued and a basket he threw at her hit the TV which fell to the ground and smashed. He then went into the bathroom.
He was in there for a long time and despite her pleas he didn't answer and she couldn't get in as the door was locked from the inside. She called security at the condo reception and a guard came up and broke into the bathroom where they found the body of Mr. White. They tried their best to revive him but were not successful.
Truck Driver Arrested For Drugs Possesion in Sattahip
Sattahip drugs enforcement officers continue in their tireless efforts to track down the users and pushers of evil pharmaceuticals that are a scourge to communities in the region and indeed throughout Thailand.
Sattahip Officers had initially arrested a low level drugs dealer Khun Suwidcha aged 25. Khun Suwidcha was eager to do a canary impression and gave up the name of his supplier - a truck driver called Tun.
The agents soon tracked down trucker Tun who occasionally goes by his real name Khun Tuanthong aged 32. He was a sitting rubber duck as he was hanging around a garage waiting for his truck to be repaired. The truck driver was hauled in and his truck and his person was searched. 8 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine tablets) were found along with a pen gun loaded with one bullet.
Khun Tuanthong confessed that the pen gun and the class 1 narcotics belonged to him and that he used drugs himself to help keep himself awake on long trips and also sold them to other truck drivers.
Sattahip Officers had initially arrested a low level drugs dealer Khun Suwidcha aged 25. Khun Suwidcha was eager to do a canary impression and gave up the name of his supplier - a truck driver called Tun.
The agents soon tracked down trucker Tun who occasionally goes by his real name Khun Tuanthong aged 32. He was a sitting rubber duck as he was hanging around a garage waiting for his truck to be repaired. The truck driver was hauled in and his truck and his person was searched. 8 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine tablets) were found along with a pen gun loaded with one bullet.
Khun Tuanthong confessed that the pen gun and the class 1 narcotics belonged to him and that he used drugs himself to help keep himself awake on long trips and also sold them to other truck drivers.
Saturday 13 September 2014
Welcome World Beach Resort and Spa Pattaya Seminars on Human Traficking
The grand ballroom of The Welcome World Beach Resort and Spa Pattaya was the venue for a series of seminars on Human Trafficking.
The convention was organized by The Office of the Attorney General along with non governmental organizations and private and corporate entities with interests and roles to play in this important topic.
An opening speech was given by Khun Winitnaiyapak from the Attorney Generals office who highlight the role of the office in the investigation and prosecution of human traffickers.
There were contributions from International delegates such as the Canadian representatives who gave the attendees a glimpse into how this worldwide problem is being dealt with on a global basis.
The convention was organized by The Office of the Attorney General along with non governmental organizations and private and corporate entities with interests and roles to play in this important topic.
An opening speech was given by Khun Winitnaiyapak from the Attorney Generals office who highlight the role of the office in the investigation and prosecution of human traffickers.
There were contributions from International delegates such as the Canadian representatives who gave the attendees a glimpse into how this worldwide problem is being dealt with on a global basis.
Thai Lady Drugs Dealer Taken Down in Chonburi
Police officers from Donhuaroh Police Station in Chonburi got wind of a drug dealer who was operating a take away drug delivery service in the area. Undercover drug suppression agents set up a sting operation to nab the nutter.
A drugs buy was arranged and at the appointed time the drugs dealer Khun Sakhorn aged 23 who hails from Amnat Chareon province arrived on her Yamaha Fino motorcycle.
Agents moved in, she tried to flee, a struggle ensued but she was no match for the short arms of the Thai law enforcement officers and 20 Yaa Baa (methamphetamine tablets were wrenched from her grubby hands.
Escorted back to the police station she soon confessed to the possession and distribution of class 1 narcotics. Then came the usual excuses. I worked in a factory, money no good, I worked in a Karaoke bar, money no good. Selling drugs money good. Good riddance another dealer in these evil street chemicals off the street, for the time being.
A drugs buy was arranged and at the appointed time the drugs dealer Khun Sakhorn aged 23 who hails from Amnat Chareon province arrived on her Yamaha Fino motorcycle.
Agents moved in, she tried to flee, a struggle ensued but she was no match for the short arms of the Thai law enforcement officers and 20 Yaa Baa (methamphetamine tablets were wrenched from her grubby hands.
Escorted back to the police station she soon confessed to the possession and distribution of class 1 narcotics. Then came the usual excuses. I worked in a factory, money no good, I worked in a Karaoke bar, money no good. Selling drugs money good. Good riddance another dealer in these evil street chemicals off the street, for the time being.
Two Bikes Stolen in One Night From Chonburi Apartment Block
Khun Prusada was gutted and pointed forlornly to the spot in the car park of his apartment block where his beloved Honda Zoomer X once stood ready to speed him along to school
A little further along another space stood empty. Another bike belonging to a Khun Khitsada had also been lifted just an hour later in the early hours of the morning by the same criminal crew.
CCTV cameras had recorded images of the two low lives climbing over the wall of the apartment block in Moo 1 of Klongtamru road in Chonburi. The first time stamp on the film showed 3am as they drove out on the first motorcycle. The time stamp showed 4am when the night riders returned and left on the second bike.
A little further along another space stood empty. Another bike belonging to a Khun Khitsada had also been lifted just an hour later in the early hours of the morning by the same criminal crew.
CCTV cameras had recorded images of the two low lives climbing over the wall of the apartment block in Moo 1 of Klongtamru road in Chonburi. The first time stamp on the film showed 3am as they drove out on the first motorcycle. The time stamp showed 4am when the night riders returned and left on the second bike.
Pattaya Thai-Indian Lady Kills Herself by Self Immolation
Police officers from Na Jomtien police station along with a unit from the Sawang Rojjana Thamma Satharn rescue Foundation rushed to the area in front of The famous Buddha sculpture at Chi Chan cliff after they had received reports of a car on fire with someone trapped inside.
At the scene they found a Honda Jazz vehicle that had sustained major fire damage. Inside was the badly charred body of Ms. Pittasnan Darsing aged 44 a Thai-Indian lady.
Locals working in a nearby cassava field had seen the car on fire and rushed to assist but due to the raging fire were unable to get to the driver.
Forensic experts soon established that the lady had commited suicide by pouring petrol on herself inside the car and setting light to it. The body of Ms. Pittasnan was taken to hospital for a full forensic autopsy to be carried out.
Further investigations revealed that the deceased who was a tour guide on Koh Larn Island was receiving treatment at Banglamung Hospital for depression after she had made a previous threat to take her own life. She escaped from the hospital and headed towards Sattahip. The police had already been notified to be on the look out for her and detain her. But unfortunately this did not happen and she was able to carry out her fatal intentions.
At the scene they found a Honda Jazz vehicle that had sustained major fire damage. Inside was the badly charred body of Ms. Pittasnan Darsing aged 44 a Thai-Indian lady.
Locals working in a nearby cassava field had seen the car on fire and rushed to assist but due to the raging fire were unable to get to the driver.
Forensic experts soon established that the lady had commited suicide by pouring petrol on herself inside the car and setting light to it. The body of Ms. Pittasnan was taken to hospital for a full forensic autopsy to be carried out.
Further investigations revealed that the deceased who was a tour guide on Koh Larn Island was receiving treatment at Banglamung Hospital for depression after she had made a previous threat to take her own life. She escaped from the hospital and headed towards Sattahip. The police had already been notified to be on the look out for her and detain her. But unfortunately this did not happen and she was able to carry out her fatal intentions.
East Pattaya Armed Robbery at Thai Herbal Shop
A disturbing armed robbery took place in East Pattaya where three women were forced to kneel before the gunman and threatend with execution. The incident happened at the Best Form Thai Herbal Shop at moo 5 of Soi Neun Plun Wab close to the Chalong Fresh Food Market Market.
Two robbers arrived on a Honda Sonic motorbike and entered the shop with guns drawn. The three ladies in the shop at the time - Khun Sirirat aged 30, the owner of the herbal shop and her Mother Khun Lookchin aged 63 along with a shop worker Khun Chalisar aged 33 were forced to kneel at gunpoint whilst the owner was told to open the safe which contained a 40,000 Baht gold necklace and a 10,000 Baht gold ring along with 20,000 Baht in cash.
Before they left with the loot shots were fired at the women. Khun Chalisar sustained head injuries. The robbers fled on their motorcycle. Local residents alerted by the commotion and sound of shots fired rushed to provide assistance.
The police have good images from inside and outside the shop and are actively seeking the robbers one of whom is thought to be a disgruntled ex-employee of the shop.
Two robbers arrived on a Honda Sonic motorbike and entered the shop with guns drawn. The three ladies in the shop at the time - Khun Sirirat aged 30, the owner of the herbal shop and her Mother Khun Lookchin aged 63 along with a shop worker Khun Chalisar aged 33 were forced to kneel at gunpoint whilst the owner was told to open the safe which contained a 40,000 Baht gold necklace and a 10,000 Baht gold ring along with 20,000 Baht in cash.
Before they left with the loot shots were fired at the women. Khun Chalisar sustained head injuries. The robbers fled on their motorcycle. Local residents alerted by the commotion and sound of shots fired rushed to provide assistance.
The police have good images from inside and outside the shop and are actively seeking the robbers one of whom is thought to be a disgruntled ex-employee of the shop.
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Thai Facebook Lover Decides to End It all After First Date
Facebook in Thailand gets the blame again. It should have been a beautiful love story. However it didn't quite work out and the lovelorn out of luck suitors grief reached new heights. After being rejected on the first date Khun Jeerapan aged 26 was gutted. He got drunk any excuses for a Thai to get drunk. Climbed a 50 metre tall communication tower and threatened to throw himself off if he was not re-united with the lady of his dreams.
Sattahip Police officers, a unit of he Sawang Rojjana Thamma Satharn Rescue Foundation joined a thronging throng waiting for him to jump. It was local residents who saved the day by hurling abuse at him with the Thai equivalent of get your arse down you stupid pillock
So do be careful if you meet up with beautiful Thai girls on Facebook. Oh and do try to make sure that they are girls and not blokes unless that is the way that tickles your fancy.
Sattahip Police officers, a unit of he Sawang Rojjana Thamma Satharn Rescue Foundation joined a thronging throng waiting for him to jump. It was local residents who saved the day by hurling abuse at him with the Thai equivalent of get your arse down you stupid pillock
So do be careful if you meet up with beautiful Thai girls on Facebook. Oh and do try to make sure that they are girls and not blokes unless that is the way that tickles your fancy.
Another Serious Road Accident on Highway 7 Near Pattaya
Highway Patrol Officers were called to investigate a serious road accident at a flyover on Highway 7. When they arrived on scene they found a damaged Toyota Vigo Pick-up Truck and a wrecked Honda Wave Motorcycle. A unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were already at the accident site with medics tending to the injured.
The young man who was driving the motorcycle and his girlfriend who was on the back were seriously injured and were soon on their way to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for further emergency treatment.
The driver of the pickup Khun Ekachai 26 years old told the police that he was returning home from his job in Bangkok and that the motorcycle was in the wrong lane on the flyover and coming towards him at high speed, so fast that he could not avoid hitting it.
The police are not convinced and continue their investigations. Hopefully the motorcyclists will survive and be able to tell their side of the story.
The young man who was driving the motorcycle and his girlfriend who was on the back were seriously injured and were soon on their way to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for further emergency treatment.
The driver of the pickup Khun Ekachai 26 years old told the police that he was returning home from his job in Bangkok and that the motorcycle was in the wrong lane on the flyover and coming towards him at high speed, so fast that he could not avoid hitting it.
The police are not convinced and continue their investigations. Hopefully the motorcyclists will survive and be able to tell their side of the story.
Pattaya Gambling Casino Raided
Pattaya Police had received a tip off with a high probability that an illegal gambling casino was under way at an apartment in Central Pattaya.
I say high chance because gambling is illegal in Thailand so the odds were very low that this could be a legal gambling operation.
They at first had a few problems gaining entry to the building - no one had a key card. Eventually they managed to sneak in and sent an advance undercover operator to gain entry to the actual apartment where the illegal deeds were thought to be underway. The officer rang the bell. A lady opened the door and said Hi. The officer said Low. He alerted his team who burst in and nabbed a group of gamblers playing High Low.
7 women, 9 men and a whole host of gambling paraphernalia like playing cars and dice were seized along with a quantity of money, essential for running a successful den of gambling iniquity. They were all loaded in to a police pick-up and the officers tossed up to see who would drive back to the police station.
The gamblers didn't seem too worried in fact as they were driven away they were already taking bets on whether they would get out in time that night to have a chance to win enough to cover their fines.
I say high chance because gambling is illegal in Thailand so the odds were very low that this could be a legal gambling operation.
They at first had a few problems gaining entry to the building - no one had a key card. Eventually they managed to sneak in and sent an advance undercover operator to gain entry to the actual apartment where the illegal deeds were thought to be underway. The officer rang the bell. A lady opened the door and said Hi. The officer said Low. He alerted his team who burst in and nabbed a group of gamblers playing High Low.
7 women, 9 men and a whole host of gambling paraphernalia like playing cars and dice were seized along with a quantity of money, essential for running a successful den of gambling iniquity. They were all loaded in to a police pick-up and the officers tossed up to see who would drive back to the police station.
The gamblers didn't seem too worried in fact as they were driven away they were already taking bets on whether they would get out in time that night to have a chance to win enough to cover their fines.
Vietnamese, Laos Ladies Arrested For Illegally Working at Sriracha Karaoke Bar
Chonburi Immigration Officers based in Pattaya, conducted an undercover operation and then raided a Karaoke Bar in Sriracha District. which was alleged to be employing foreign workers who were not in possession of work permits.
Their sources proved correct and when they entered the restaurant and Karaoke Bar Chai Isara they found a number of employees Thai and foreign but not the owner who had conveniently taken a little time off which coincidentally coincided with the arrivel of the raiding party.
ID cards, Passports and work permits were carefully checked, looked at and scrutinised. 20 of the staff were detained for further investigations to be carried out. These were mainly Laoatian and Vietnamese hostesses whose job description was something like holding their guests microphones and consuming large quantities of coloured water at highly inflated water. Sounds like Pattaya doesn't it?
10 Vietnamese ladies who worked in the evenings and 13 ladies from the Democratic Republic of Laos were all able to produce their passports but sadly work permits were conspicuous by their absences
The ladies said that they had worked at the Karaoke bar for 2 weeks and were paid a princely or princessly sum of 100 Baht a day. Sadly, for them they all face the likelihood that they will be deported back to their home countries fairly soon.
Their sources proved correct and when they entered the restaurant and Karaoke Bar Chai Isara they found a number of employees Thai and foreign but not the owner who had conveniently taken a little time off which coincidentally coincided with the arrivel of the raiding party.
ID cards, Passports and work permits were carefully checked, looked at and scrutinised. 20 of the staff were detained for further investigations to be carried out. These were mainly Laoatian and Vietnamese hostesses whose job description was something like holding their guests microphones and consuming large quantities of coloured water at highly inflated water. Sounds like Pattaya doesn't it?
10 Vietnamese ladies who worked in the evenings and 13 ladies from the Democratic Republic of Laos were all able to produce their passports but sadly work permits were conspicuous by their absences
The ladies said that they had worked at the Karaoke bar for 2 weeks and were paid a princely or princessly sum of 100 Baht a day. Sadly, for them they all face the likelihood that they will be deported back to their home countries fairly soon.
Pattaya School Kids start in The Drugs Business Early
After nabbing some Young Thai idiots for drugs possession officers asked them some polite questions and they kindly gave up the names of their suppliers. The drugs suppression agents contacted the dealers and arranged for a drugs takeaway to be delivered to a rented room in Moo 12 of Nongprue District.
The two drugs dealers turned up on schedule for the delivery. 1,500 Baht for a small bag of Yaa Ice. The kids spotted the waiting freindly fuzz and thought it was wise to attempt a quick exit. They didn't get far. The officers searched their persons and their motorbike but no drugs were found only some items of drugs paraphanalia.
The dopey dope heads admitted to dealing drugs. They used the drugs themselves as it gave them more power while playing games in Pattaya Internet Cafes. They would finance their playful activities by selling drugs to other dopey kids.
Their parents were called probably thinking their little babies were hard at it studying in school rather than hard at it selling hard drugs. Drugs counselling was the order of the day - let the parents be creative in what other punishment, if any, is metered out Thai style.
The two drugs dealers turned up on schedule for the delivery. 1,500 Baht for a small bag of Yaa Ice. The kids spotted the waiting freindly fuzz and thought it was wise to attempt a quick exit. They didn't get far. The officers searched their persons and their motorbike but no drugs were found only some items of drugs paraphanalia.
The dopey dope heads admitted to dealing drugs. They used the drugs themselves as it gave them more power while playing games in Pattaya Internet Cafes. They would finance their playful activities by selling drugs to other dopey kids.
Their parents were called probably thinking their little babies were hard at it studying in school rather than hard at it selling hard drugs. Drugs counselling was the order of the day - let the parents be creative in what other punishment, if any, is metered out Thai style.
Pattaya Hoteliers Meet With Banglamung Police To Discuss Increase in Crimes Against Tourists
In response to yet another bag snatching incident this time in North Pattaya last week where a Taiwanese lady had her handbag ripped off by four Thai robbers wearing raincoats and who fired a warning shot into the air. local hoteliers and Pattaya tourist guides attended a meeting with senior Banglamung law enforcement officials to discuss the incident and what is being done to try to make the streets of Pattaya a safer place for their guests and tourists as a whole.
At the meeting of course was the representative from the Lantara Hotel in North Pattaya where the Taiwanese couple who turned from guests to victims were staying. Also representatives from The Pattaya Hotel Owners Association who have seen this type of crime increase significantly in recent times. They voiced their concerns for the victims and of course their bottom lines as these and other crimes being reported on worldwide media cannot be doing any good for dwindling tourist arrival numbers.
Police acknowledged the problem and assured the concerned attendees that they were doing everything they could to solve this particular crime and put out extra patrols on the streets of Pattaya. The police suggested that the Hoteliers and tour guides should put up notices and hand out leaflets to their guests warning them of how to protect themselves and not leave themselves as vulnerable targets by taking more care of the valuables they may carry with them.
I hope these leaflets don't appear on the Internet.
At the meeting of course was the representative from the Lantara Hotel in North Pattaya where the Taiwanese couple who turned from guests to victims were staying. Also representatives from The Pattaya Hotel Owners Association who have seen this type of crime increase significantly in recent times. They voiced their concerns for the victims and of course their bottom lines as these and other crimes being reported on worldwide media cannot be doing any good for dwindling tourist arrival numbers.
Police acknowledged the problem and assured the concerned attendees that they were doing everything they could to solve this particular crime and put out extra patrols on the streets of Pattaya. The police suggested that the Hoteliers and tour guides should put up notices and hand out leaflets to their guests warning them of how to protect themselves and not leave themselves as vulnerable targets by taking more care of the valuables they may carry with them.
I hope these leaflets don't appear on the Internet.
Monday 8 September 2014
Python Eats Sattahip Farmer's Cock
The switchboard at The Sawang Rojanatham Foundation in Sattahip was startled when they received a report from a farmer in Sattahip that his cock was dead. Whilst she was mobilising medics to rush to the scene she got more information from the farmer. It wasn't his cock it was one of his cocks that was dead. He had spotted the culprit - a large snake that was gobbling away on one of his prize cocks. Relieved she changed plans and released the rescue foundations reptile rescue squad.
At the scene behind the farmers house was a chicken coop and in the long grass behind the coop they spotted the reptilian robber merrily munching on the farmer's cock. The snake a 4 meter long python was soon snared with a steel pole and a noose. The farmer was ecstatic to know that the rest of his cocks and hens would now be safe.
The rescue squad removed the reptile and took it to a remote spot well away from chicken coops and well clear of any KFC branches.
At the scene behind the farmers house was a chicken coop and in the long grass behind the coop they spotted the reptilian robber merrily munching on the farmer's cock. The snake a 4 meter long python was soon snared with a steel pole and a noose. The farmer was ecstatic to know that the rest of his cocks and hens would now be safe.
The rescue squad removed the reptile and took it to a remote spot well away from chicken coops and well clear of any KFC branches.
Pattaya Man Shoots Himself After Fight With Wife's Lover
Pattaya Police were called to a house in Central Pattaya by a Unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to investigate the events that led to a young man attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head.
The rescue unit had initially attended the scene found a Mr. Somchai aged 26 unconscious and laying in a pool of blood after apparently shooting himself with a .38 pen gun. Mr. Somchai was still alive and was rushed to a hospital in Pattaya. From here he was transferred to have urgent surgery to have the bullet removed from his temple.
The police interviewd a number of people at the scene. Khun Pranee the owner of the property was able to shed some light on the incident. She said that Mr. Somchai was very upset at his wife's apparent infidelity with a young security guard. He had been drinking for a couple of days and went to confront his wife's lover. He was armed with the pen gun and a knife. A fight broke out, punches were thrown and then Mr. Somchai drew the gun. Someone stepped in and broke up the fight before anyone got seriously hurt.
Mr. Somchai disappeared and it is thought that he then decided to end it all.
The rescue unit had initially attended the scene found a Mr. Somchai aged 26 unconscious and laying in a pool of blood after apparently shooting himself with a .38 pen gun. Mr. Somchai was still alive and was rushed to a hospital in Pattaya. From here he was transferred to have urgent surgery to have the bullet removed from his temple.
The police interviewd a number of people at the scene. Khun Pranee the owner of the property was able to shed some light on the incident. She said that Mr. Somchai was very upset at his wife's apparent infidelity with a young security guard. He had been drinking for a couple of days and went to confront his wife's lover. He was armed with the pen gun and a knife. A fight broke out, punches were thrown and then Mr. Somchai drew the gun. Someone stepped in and broke up the fight before anyone got seriously hurt.
Mr. Somchai disappeared and it is thought that he then decided to end it all.
Dog Causes Fatal Road Accident in Chonburi
Chonburi Police and A Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene of a serious road accident involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle. At the scene near Wat Thong Kung they found a parked pick-up and at the rear a wrecked Yamaha Fino motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle Khun Witchakee aged 35 a Cambodian national was severely injured and bleeding heavily. His pillion passenger Khun Metee aged 27 was also badly hurt. They were both rushed to hospital. Unfortunately Khun Witchakee succumbed to his injuries and died soon after he arrived at hospital and his friend Khun Metee remains in critical condition.
The police interviewed the owner of the pick-up who rushed out of his house when he heard the crash.
They were also able to get a short statement from the pillion rider Khun Metee that suggested that they had swerved to miss a dog that dashed across the road and this caused them to crash into the parked pick-up truck.
The driver of the motorcycle Khun Witchakee aged 35 a Cambodian national was severely injured and bleeding heavily. His pillion passenger Khun Metee aged 27 was also badly hurt. They were both rushed to hospital. Unfortunately Khun Witchakee succumbed to his injuries and died soon after he arrived at hospital and his friend Khun Metee remains in critical condition.
The police interviewed the owner of the pick-up who rushed out of his house when he heard the crash.
They were also able to get a short statement from the pillion rider Khun Metee that suggested that they had swerved to miss a dog that dashed across the road and this caused them to crash into the parked pick-up truck.
Taiwanese Tourist in Pattaya Robbed in Naklua North Pattaya
Four condom clad criminals carried out a highway robbery in Naklua. Police Colonel Thamanoon from Banglamung Police Station and rushed to the scene with a team of his finest crime busters.
At the scene of the incident at the beginning of Soi 14 Na Kluea, North Pattaya they met the victim a Taiwanese tourist Miss Lu Wen Shou, aged 24. Miss Shou told the police that she had just left a convenience store and was waiting to cross the road to go back to her room at The Lantana hotel when she was suddenly confronted with 4 male Thai youths who were wearing raincoats and perched on 2 motorbikes. One of them snatched her handbag and fled the scene riding at high speed up Soi 17 Na Kluea. Some bystanders tried to chase them . At this stage one of the robbers drew a gun and fired a warning shot into the air.
The handbag contained an iPhone 5s to 2,000 Taiwan dollars, 3,000 Baht, passport and other personal documents. The police collected statements from witnesses and are now looking at CCTV cameras in the area to provide some clues as to the identities of these condom criminals.
Pol.Col. Tharmmanoon stated that police patrol teams would increase their patrols during the night due to the high number of these crimes taking place and folks should not worry too much.
So yet another terrified tourist who will be returning to her home to her home in Taiwan to tell the tale of what a super place Pattaya is.
At the scene of the incident at the beginning of Soi 14 Na Kluea, North Pattaya they met the victim a Taiwanese tourist Miss Lu Wen Shou, aged 24. Miss Shou told the police that she had just left a convenience store and was waiting to cross the road to go back to her room at The Lantana hotel when she was suddenly confronted with 4 male Thai youths who were wearing raincoats and perched on 2 motorbikes. One of them snatched her handbag and fled the scene riding at high speed up Soi 17 Na Kluea. Some bystanders tried to chase them . At this stage one of the robbers drew a gun and fired a warning shot into the air.
The handbag contained an iPhone 5s to 2,000 Taiwan dollars, 3,000 Baht, passport and other personal documents. The police collected statements from witnesses and are now looking at CCTV cameras in the area to provide some clues as to the identities of these condom criminals.
Pol.Col. Tharmmanoon stated that police patrol teams would increase their patrols during the night due to the high number of these crimes taking place and folks should not worry too much.
So yet another terrified tourist who will be returning to her home to her home in Taiwan to tell the tale of what a super place Pattaya is.
Cambodian Koh Larn Island Pattaya Beach Vendor Kicks Sand For The Cameras
It seems like the new powers that be who let me point out have considerable influence over the boys in brown are starting to make inroads on the apathetic attitude to crime that seemed to be all too frequent in the past.
Recently a video purporting to show a beach vendor Mr. Peng aged 28 from Cambodia kicking sand in the face of a woman Russian tourist prompted the authorities to track down this idiot.
The incident occurred on Nuan Beach on Koh Larn Island. It turns out that the guy was a Cambodian beach tout who was miffed off that the tourist had decided to sit on her towel on the beach rather than fork out for one of his expensive deck chairs.
Mr. Peng confessed to his actions which have tarnished the reputation of the squeaky clean image of the international tourist resort of Pattaya City and was forced to do some fresh sand kicking for the delicatation of the assembled media crews.
The actual incident occurred a while ago. The tourist did not make a report to the authorities choosing instead to post a video on the Internet. As no complaint was lodged it is probable that he will not be charged with anything related to the incident. However as an illegal alien working without a work permit he could face jail time and deportation.
Recently a video purporting to show a beach vendor Mr. Peng aged 28 from Cambodia kicking sand in the face of a woman Russian tourist prompted the authorities to track down this idiot.
The incident occurred on Nuan Beach on Koh Larn Island. It turns out that the guy was a Cambodian beach tout who was miffed off that the tourist had decided to sit on her towel on the beach rather than fork out for one of his expensive deck chairs.
Mr. Peng confessed to his actions which have tarnished the reputation of the squeaky clean image of the international tourist resort of Pattaya City and was forced to do some fresh sand kicking for the delicatation of the assembled media crews.
The actual incident occurred a while ago. The tourist did not make a report to the authorities choosing instead to post a video on the Internet. As no complaint was lodged it is probable that he will not be charged with anything related to the incident. However as an illegal alien working without a work permit he could face jail time and deportation.
Body Recovered From Sunken Fishing Boat Off Pattaya
Pattaya police officers, Pattaya marine department officials and a Sawang Borriboon Foundation rescue team were in attendance as the fishing boat that sank off Pattaya last week was raised.
The fishing boat which sank during a thunderstorm 18 miles off the coast of Pattaya was raised by a giant marine crane. Once the boat had been secured officials inspected the boat and found the body of Mr.Kid aged 38 a Burmese national in the engine room. After being submerged for some time his body was in a decomposed state but there was no sign of any foul play involved in his death.
7 other crew members escaped death when a large thunderstorm and very rough seas caused the boat to sink and the crew abandoned ship only to spend several hours in the turbulent stormy waters before help arrived.
The police collected evidence at the scene and they will use this along with statements from the crew and the owners of the vessel to make a formal report in due course.
The fishing boat which sank during a thunderstorm 18 miles off the coast of Pattaya was raised by a giant marine crane. Once the boat had been secured officials inspected the boat and found the body of Mr.Kid aged 38 a Burmese national in the engine room. After being submerged for some time his body was in a decomposed state but there was no sign of any foul play involved in his death.
7 other crew members escaped death when a large thunderstorm and very rough seas caused the boat to sink and the crew abandoned ship only to spend several hours in the turbulent stormy waters before help arrived.
The police collected evidence at the scene and they will use this along with statements from the crew and the owners of the vessel to make a formal report in due course.
Saturday 6 September 2014
Chonburi Buffalo Racing Preparatory Meeting
If you are planning to come to the region to look for some beautiful buffaloes then delay your trip by a few weeks. October is the month to mark in your calender.
Big buffaloes, old buffaloes, young buffaloes, thin buffaloes, fat buffaloes and beautiful buffaloes oh and of course the fastest buffaloes in Thailand will be on show at the 143rd year of the famous Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival.
IN the meeting room at Chonburi Provincial headquarters Khun Chawalit presided over a preparatory meeting of the Permanent Committee for Organising Buffalo Racing.
The aim to lay on the best buffalo event ever and pull in the best number of tourists and their tourist Baht, Dollars, Roubles etc.
Various representatives of various committees were present to present their presentations. The Committee on Food and Beverages. The Working Group on Peace Keeping and of course probably the most important committee of all with all that Buffalo crap coming to Chonburi The Committee on Sanitation and cleanliness.
The Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival will be held between the 4th to 7th of October at the showground in front of Chonburi Provincial Offices.
Big buffaloes, old buffaloes, young buffaloes, thin buffaloes, fat buffaloes and beautiful buffaloes oh and of course the fastest buffaloes in Thailand will be on show at the 143rd year of the famous Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival.
IN the meeting room at Chonburi Provincial headquarters Khun Chawalit presided over a preparatory meeting of the Permanent Committee for Organising Buffalo Racing.
The aim to lay on the best buffalo event ever and pull in the best number of tourists and their tourist Baht, Dollars, Roubles etc.
Various representatives of various committees were present to present their presentations. The Committee on Food and Beverages. The Working Group on Peace Keeping and of course probably the most important committee of all with all that Buffalo crap coming to Chonburi The Committee on Sanitation and cleanliness.
The Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival will be held between the 4th to 7th of October at the showground in front of Chonburi Provincial Offices.
Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Terminators Terminate Tiger Head Wasps Nest
A special unit of the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation known as the Tiger Head Terminators were called out on a special mission after reports of a large swarm of deadly Tiger Head Wasps had bugging villagers in a Dark Side Village.
The team mounted their vehicle and buzzed off to the rescue. When they reached the scene they knew they were at the correct address as there were a lot of Tiger Head Wasp flying around. Their nest - the wasps that is was soon located near the entrance to the house.
Now these were the terminators. They knew what to do so they started their attack plan and sat down for a cup of tea and the waiting game began. They were waiting for dusk to drop. As the sun drops over the horizon the pesky Tiger Head wasps head for home for a bit of shut eye. As the last wasps disappeared into their nest the buzz boys buzzed in to seal off the Wasps adobe abode.
A deadly chemical pesticide mist was sprayed into the nest and the hole sealed again. Normally it takes about 3 minutes for the pesticide to permanently paralyse the pesky pests. But this was the mother of all wasp nests and further applications were needed to finally finalise the fate of these winged fiends.
The teamed cleaned up - had another cup of tea and issued a warning to the general public. Don't try this at home folks it's very dangerous - If you have a nest of Tiger Head Wasps then call out the experts The Sawang Boriboon Terminators.
The team mounted their vehicle and buzzed off to the rescue. When they reached the scene they knew they were at the correct address as there were a lot of Tiger Head Wasp flying around. Their nest - the wasps that is was soon located near the entrance to the house.
Now these were the terminators. They knew what to do so they started their attack plan and sat down for a cup of tea and the waiting game began. They were waiting for dusk to drop. As the sun drops over the horizon the pesky Tiger Head wasps head for home for a bit of shut eye. As the last wasps disappeared into their nest the buzz boys buzzed in to seal off the Wasps adobe abode.
A deadly chemical pesticide mist was sprayed into the nest and the hole sealed again. Normally it takes about 3 minutes for the pesticide to permanently paralyse the pesky pests. But this was the mother of all wasp nests and further applications were needed to finally finalise the fate of these winged fiends.
The teamed cleaned up - had another cup of tea and issued a warning to the general public. Don't try this at home folks it's very dangerous - If you have a nest of Tiger Head Wasps then call out the experts The Sawang Boriboon Terminators.
Sriracha Motorcycle Accident Kills Rider
Sriracha Police and rescue foundation units responded to a road traffic accident after receiving reports that a motorcycle had crashed into a lorry.
At the scene on Route 7 in BangPhra District they found an articulated lorry parked up at the side of the highway. At the rear was a mangled Honda Wave motorcycle and the body of it's rider Khun Anusorn aged 20 from Chonburi. The rider was dead with his head smashed in and laying in a pool of blood.
The reason for the crash unknown. The police could only surmise. It was dark, It was raining, The motorcycle was going at high speed. The rider didn't see the lorry. Whatever the reason or combination of contributing factors another young Thai life is snuffed out whilst riding a motorcycle.
The body of Khun Anusorn was removed from the scene and taken to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out before his body is given to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
At the scene on Route 7 in BangPhra District they found an articulated lorry parked up at the side of the highway. At the rear was a mangled Honda Wave motorcycle and the body of it's rider Khun Anusorn aged 20 from Chonburi. The rider was dead with his head smashed in and laying in a pool of blood.
The reason for the crash unknown. The police could only surmise. It was dark, It was raining, The motorcycle was going at high speed. The rider didn't see the lorry. Whatever the reason or combination of contributing factors another young Thai life is snuffed out whilst riding a motorcycle.
The body of Khun Anusorn was removed from the scene and taken to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out before his body is given to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
Nernplubwan Crossroads East Pattaya Another Road Accident
Imagine a crossroads, middle of the night, no road markings, no traffic lights, vehicles travelling at high speed, drivers un-trained and maybe drunk. Do you think an accident may happen? oh I forget to mention this is Thailand and welcome to soi Nernplubwan - this is not called the darksid without a reason.
4am Nongprue police were called to attend yet another accident at the infamous railway road crossing of soi Nernplubwan.
A car driven by a Mr. Siri and a Mitsubishi driven by a lady driver who's name we do not know hurtling at high speed to an almost certain collision because no one is going to look around, no one is going to give way. The crash caused the vehicles to spin with significant damage to both, both vehicles that is. Now the police step in to collect evidence and find out which driver is to blame.
Oh I forgot the good news apart from their ego's and vehicles neither driver was hurt.
4am Nongprue police were called to attend yet another accident at the infamous railway road crossing of soi Nernplubwan.
A car driven by a Mr. Siri and a Mitsubishi driven by a lady driver who's name we do not know hurtling at high speed to an almost certain collision because no one is going to look around, no one is going to give way. The crash caused the vehicles to spin with significant damage to both, both vehicles that is. Now the police step in to collect evidence and find out which driver is to blame.
Oh I forgot the good news apart from their ego's and vehicles neither driver was hurt.
Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Driver Arrested For Extortion
Pattaya Police Colonel Noppaporn along with Banglamung District Chief Khun Pongtasit and accompanied by a posse of military officers took part in the arrest of a Pattaya motorcycle driver who is thought to be running an extortion racket.
The taxi rider Khun Wanchai aged 46 had been dobbed in by another taxi rider after he complained to the police that Khun Wanchai was extorting 1,500 Baht per month for the right to work on a taxi stand.
Khun Wanchai denied any charges of intimidation and extortion even though he had been arrested on the same charges only three weeks ago. At that time he had been temporarily banned from riding his motorcycle. Khun Wanchai ignored this order and continued his activities.
He seems to be gobsmacked that his "riders" would grass him up. The police are looking in to this further to see how extensive his network of Somchai serfs is.
The taxi rider Khun Wanchai aged 46 had been dobbed in by another taxi rider after he complained to the police that Khun Wanchai was extorting 1,500 Baht per month for the right to work on a taxi stand.
Khun Wanchai denied any charges of intimidation and extortion even though he had been arrested on the same charges only three weeks ago. At that time he had been temporarily banned from riding his motorcycle. Khun Wanchai ignored this order and continued his activities.
He seems to be gobsmacked that his "riders" would grass him up. The police are looking in to this further to see how extensive his network of Somchai serfs is.
Woman Murdered in North Pattaya
Senior Pattaya Police Officers and a rescue foundation unit converged on the Pachawan Place Apartments in North Pattaya after reports of a female body being found and the possibility that a murder may have been committed.
At the scene they found the body of Khun Achara aged 28. It appeared that she had been strangled and was also smothered by pillows, bedding and was covered with a floor mat. A police forensic expert determined that she had been dead for about 5-6 hours.
There were no wounds on the body apart from some bruising on the chin. The TV and air-conditioner were turned on and no signs of a struggle in the room
The body had been found by Khun Pacharagiti aged 34 who was a friend of the victim’s Brother.
Mr.Patcharakitti Siteur said that Khun Sarayuth who was Khun Atchara’s brother called him and asked him to check on his sister because he had called her but couldn’t get in touch her. He then went to her room, knocked on the door but there was no reply so he decided to open the door where he found her dead.
Further investigations revealed that the deceased who normally lives in Phayao Province with her bay daughter was visiting Pattaya to see her estranged husband Khun Adun, a Pattaya Tour Guide. It is thought that an argument had taken place with the result that Khun Adul had murdered his wife.
It is also thought that Khun Adul had sent a message to his mother in Nakhon Ratchasima confessing to the murder. Police have named Khun Adul as the prime suspect in this murder case and are searching for him in Pattaya and up-country.
At the scene they found the body of Khun Achara aged 28. It appeared that she had been strangled and was also smothered by pillows, bedding and was covered with a floor mat. A police forensic expert determined that she had been dead for about 5-6 hours.
There were no wounds on the body apart from some bruising on the chin. The TV and air-conditioner were turned on and no signs of a struggle in the room
The body had been found by Khun Pacharagiti aged 34 who was a friend of the victim’s Brother.
Mr.Patcharakitti Siteur said that Khun Sarayuth who was Khun Atchara’s brother called him and asked him to check on his sister because he had called her but couldn’t get in touch her. He then went to her room, knocked on the door but there was no reply so he decided to open the door where he found her dead.
Further investigations revealed that the deceased who normally lives in Phayao Province with her bay daughter was visiting Pattaya to see her estranged husband Khun Adun, a Pattaya Tour Guide. It is thought that an argument had taken place with the result that Khun Adul had murdered his wife.
It is also thought that Khun Adul had sent a message to his mother in Nakhon Ratchasima confessing to the murder. Police have named Khun Adul as the prime suspect in this murder case and are searching for him in Pattaya and up-country.
Wednesday 3 September 2014
Plutaluang Animal Shelter Takes Care of Discarded Pattaya Pets
Things are getting wuff for the pooches and moggies that are being cared for at a local home for stray animals. Members of the media were invited to take a tour of the centre for homeless pets in Plutaluang in Sattahip District not too far from Pattaya.
Thousands of stray animals pass through the centre every year. Some of them find good homes however due to the vast numbers many do not. Animals arrive at the centre usually in a very bad state. Malnourished and suffering from a host of diseases many don't even last for the first 10 days. They die even before a little TLC, food and medications can kick in.
Taking care of the animals is an expensive business. There are good folks who donate food and cash but sadly this is never enough for the centre to make ends meet. Sattahip schools and restaurants donate their surplas food and scraps but during the low season there are less tourists and less leftovers. Also during the schoool holidays school cafetrtias are closed and again the supply of leftover food dries up.
The animals that live at the animal shelter - over 1,000 dogs and cats at the present time although only getting one round meal a day gobble up 200Kg or 20 sacks of food a day. Even at discounted prices 9,000 Baht a day is a stiff price for the centre to cover. With the cost of medications vetinary care and food it takes 300,000 Baht a month just to struggle by.
Khun Sinikorn the director of Plutaluang Animal shelter implores pet owners in the Pattaya area to take care of their pets so that they don't become strays and end up on his overstretched doorstep.
Thousands of stray animals pass through the centre every year. Some of them find good homes however due to the vast numbers many do not. Animals arrive at the centre usually in a very bad state. Malnourished and suffering from a host of diseases many don't even last for the first 10 days. They die even before a little TLC, food and medications can kick in.
Taking care of the animals is an expensive business. There are good folks who donate food and cash but sadly this is never enough for the centre to make ends meet. Sattahip schools and restaurants donate their surplas food and scraps but during the low season there are less tourists and less leftovers. Also during the schoool holidays school cafetrtias are closed and again the supply of leftover food dries up.
The animals that live at the animal shelter - over 1,000 dogs and cats at the present time although only getting one round meal a day gobble up 200Kg or 20 sacks of food a day. Even at discounted prices 9,000 Baht a day is a stiff price for the centre to cover. With the cost of medications vetinary care and food it takes 300,000 Baht a month just to struggle by.
Khun Sinikorn the director of Plutaluang Animal shelter implores pet owners in the Pattaya area to take care of their pets so that they don't become strays and end up on his overstretched doorstep.
Turkish Man Nicked for Nicking Knickers from Big C Extra Pattaya
Turkish man nicked for nicking nickers from Big C. When asked why Big C he said he tried Middle C but they were too small.
Actually it wasn't reported what items he stole only that they were articles of women's clothing. Mr. Sam Hedayat aged 64 was apprehended when an alert security guard (yes there are some) spotted Mr. Hedayat stuffing stuff down the front of his trousers.
Of course he forgot to pay for them when going through check out. Probably because they were hidden where the sun don't shine or perhaps he was just having a senior moment.
The boys in brown were soon on the job and questioned Mr. Hedayat as to why he attempted to leave Big C with 8 pieces 3,000 Baht of women's clothing down his pants. Unfortunately their was something of a language barrier. There are not that many Turkish speaking policemen on the force so they locked him up after taking his knickers as evidence to await a suitably qualified Turkish translator. Suffice to be said that this Turkish man was not delighted.
Actually it wasn't reported what items he stole only that they were articles of women's clothing. Mr. Sam Hedayat aged 64 was apprehended when an alert security guard (yes there are some) spotted Mr. Hedayat stuffing stuff down the front of his trousers.
Of course he forgot to pay for them when going through check out. Probably because they were hidden where the sun don't shine or perhaps he was just having a senior moment.
The boys in brown were soon on the job and questioned Mr. Hedayat as to why he attempted to leave Big C with 8 pieces 3,000 Baht of women's clothing down his pants. Unfortunately their was something of a language barrier. There are not that many Turkish speaking policemen on the force so they locked him up after taking his knickers as evidence to await a suitably qualified Turkish translator. Suffice to be said that this Turkish man was not delighted.
Chonburi Sneak Thief Arrested
Chonburi police announced the arrest of a sneak thief who has been plaguing visitors to a park in Chonburi.
The thief Khun Wichit aged 31 would scope out the park for folks arriving on motorcycles. The park is a popular place for joggers and keep fit enthusiasts looking to get some healthy exercise in a relaxing open environment. Khun Wichit would wait for them to jog off and then prise open the seats on the motorcycles and rummage through for any valuables like mobile phones, wallets, money and watches.
Khun Wichit told the police that it took only 10 seconds to be in and out and confessed to 10 other similar crimes. Sometimes he sold the stolen goods at the shopping Mall and sometimes he was cheeky enough to call the owners friends and claim that he had bought the phone from a thief and offered to return the phones for a price of course.
He is now waiting to pay the price himself as previous convictions for Yaa Baa possession and a spell in Chonburi prison has not quite got the message home.
The thief Khun Wichit aged 31 would scope out the park for folks arriving on motorcycles. The park is a popular place for joggers and keep fit enthusiasts looking to get some healthy exercise in a relaxing open environment. Khun Wichit would wait for them to jog off and then prise open the seats on the motorcycles and rummage through for any valuables like mobile phones, wallets, money and watches.
Khun Wichit told the police that it took only 10 seconds to be in and out and confessed to 10 other similar crimes. Sometimes he sold the stolen goods at the shopping Mall and sometimes he was cheeky enough to call the owners friends and claim that he had bought the phone from a thief and offered to return the phones for a price of course.
He is now waiting to pay the price himself as previous convictions for Yaa Baa possession and a spell in Chonburi prison has not quite got the message home.
Chinese Tourist in Pattaya Robbed by BIke Bandits
A young Chinese tourist had a rough day when she was the victim of a bag snatch and then minutes later the victim of a motorcycle accident on the way to the police station.
Miss Meng Yin Qi was riding on a motorcycle with her friend near Soi 5 when two Thai youths riding a Honda Wave motorcycle approached. The guy on the back snatched the handbag from her shoulder and then rode off at high speed.
A nearby motorcycle taxi driver stepped up to the mark and immediately took the young lady to Pattaya Police Station. Unfortunately the bike she was now on was in a minor road accident with another car. She arrived at the police station shaken and stirred and more than a little distraught.
Her bag contained a Digital Camera, 2,000 Baht in cash, a mobile phone and her Passport. Now she was in tears as she realised that her return home would have to be delayed until she could get a replacement passport from the Chinese embassy in Bangkok.
The police sent out details immediately on the radio and went to the location of the robbery but as of yet the poor young Chinese lady stays a little poorer and stays in Pattaya waiting for replacement paperwork. All so two thieving Thai thugs can get their next fix of Yaa Baa and a bottle of whiskey.
Miss Meng Yin Qi was riding on a motorcycle with her friend near Soi 5 when two Thai youths riding a Honda Wave motorcycle approached. The guy on the back snatched the handbag from her shoulder and then rode off at high speed.
A nearby motorcycle taxi driver stepped up to the mark and immediately took the young lady to Pattaya Police Station. Unfortunately the bike she was now on was in a minor road accident with another car. She arrived at the police station shaken and stirred and more than a little distraught.
Her bag contained a Digital Camera, 2,000 Baht in cash, a mobile phone and her Passport. Now she was in tears as she realised that her return home would have to be delayed until she could get a replacement passport from the Chinese embassy in Bangkok.
The police sent out details immediately on the radio and went to the location of the robbery but as of yet the poor young Chinese lady stays a little poorer and stays in Pattaya waiting for replacement paperwork. All so two thieving Thai thugs can get their next fix of Yaa Baa and a bottle of whiskey.
Sriracha Bungled Hostage Situation
Police officers in Sriracha rushed to the scene of a hostage situation in a house near Wat Phansadet.
A crazed man was holding his wife at gunpoint. Khun Paiboon aged 35 was seen frantically pacing the room and groaning in a strange fashion. The police cordoned off the area and asked Khun Paiboon to put down the gun and surrender. Khun Paiboon refused to give himself up and fired 6 shots at the police. They again asked him to throw his weapon out the window. They were reluctant to return fire knowing that his wife was inside.
Khun Paiboon pushed his wife to the floor and then left the house by the rear door and disappeared through a cemetery and into dense woodland even denser than the police who had clearly not sealed off the premises. His wife refused to give a statement to the police or provide any clues as to his probable whereabouts.
Police assume that Khun Paiboon's rants were drug fuelled and that he should be caught quickly as he may be dangerous. Yes after 6 shots fired at police I would probably come up with the same conclusion.
A crazed man was holding his wife at gunpoint. Khun Paiboon aged 35 was seen frantically pacing the room and groaning in a strange fashion. The police cordoned off the area and asked Khun Paiboon to put down the gun and surrender. Khun Paiboon refused to give himself up and fired 6 shots at the police. They again asked him to throw his weapon out the window. They were reluctant to return fire knowing that his wife was inside.
Khun Paiboon pushed his wife to the floor and then left the house by the rear door and disappeared through a cemetery and into dense woodland even denser than the police who had clearly not sealed off the premises. His wife refused to give a statement to the police or provide any clues as to his probable whereabouts.
Police assume that Khun Paiboon's rants were drug fuelled and that he should be caught quickly as he may be dangerous. Yes after 6 shots fired at police I would probably come up with the same conclusion.
Monday 1 September 2014
Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Foundation Meeting For Charity Vegitarian Festival
An important meeting was held this week at the headquarters of The Sawang Boriboon Foundation. The Foundation which is most famous for it's fleet of siren screeming emergency vehicles and dedicated army of volunteer rescuers and medics also plays many roles in Pattaya society.
Dr. Wisit The President of The Sawang Boriboon Foundation, senior officials and members of the board of trustees got together to discuss the upcoming Charity Vegitarian festival which will take place between the 23rd of September an the 3rd of October.
Amongst the tasks of folks at the meetings was to finalise details of the special signs which will be provided to shop owners who will support the event and of course finalise details of the special t-shirts which will be sold to the public at 2,000 Baht in support of local charities.
A further press conference will be held at The Central Festival Pattaya Beach on the 15th of September.
Dr. Wisit The President of The Sawang Boriboon Foundation, senior officials and members of the board of trustees got together to discuss the upcoming Charity Vegitarian festival which will take place between the 23rd of September an the 3rd of October.
Amongst the tasks of folks at the meetings was to finalise details of the special signs which will be provided to shop owners who will support the event and of course finalise details of the special t-shirts which will be sold to the public at 2,000 Baht in support of local charities.
A further press conference will be held at The Central Festival Pattaya Beach on the 15th of September.
Armadilo Found in East Pattaya
The Pattaya media were out in force this week to chronicle the finding of an unusual animal paying a visit to Pattaya. The press arrived at Soi Chaiyapreuk in East Pattaya to find a large group of armed school kids. Don't worry they were not armed in the usual way that Thai kids are armed they were armed with their smart phones to take a souvenir picture of this un-armed armadillo.
For those that don't know what an armadillo is - well it's like an armour plated rat. They have large claws and once were considered a nuisance for their habit of digging out the foundations of houses.
It was a Khun Somsook who found the armless armadillo and took it home for it's own safety. Wearing all that armour plating makes the armadillo crossing a road can be a dodgy manoeuvre as it is a slow moving target for ipad wielding Thai drivers.
In addition armadillos are a delicacy with prime examples fetching 2-3 thousand Baht a kilo. They are considered a protected species under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act which makes them even more valuable to illegal animal smugglers.
Was it Tony Christie who had a hit record with sha la la la la show me the way to amadillo.
For those that don't know what an armadillo is - well it's like an armour plated rat. They have large claws and once were considered a nuisance for their habit of digging out the foundations of houses.
It was a Khun Somsook who found the armless armadillo and took it home for it's own safety. Wearing all that armour plating makes the armadillo crossing a road can be a dodgy manoeuvre as it is a slow moving target for ipad wielding Thai drivers.
In addition armadillos are a delicacy with prime examples fetching 2-3 thousand Baht a kilo. They are considered a protected species under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act which makes them even more valuable to illegal animal smugglers.
Was it Tony Christie who had a hit record with sha la la la la show me the way to amadillo.
Pattaya Road Accident and Fire Kills Two Occupants
Police and rescue foundation units rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic accident after reports came in of a car hitting a power pole and bursting into flames.
At the scene they found a Honda Jazz car that had embedded itself into the power poles. It appears that the high voltage power lines had sparked the fire. The male driver and female passenger were still in their seats and charred beyond recognition.
With no survivors and no witnesses the police had to rely on available evidence at the scene. They came to the conclusion that the car was travelling at speed and may have been in a collision with another vehicle about 50 metres before it left the road and hit the power pole.
At the scene they found a Honda Jazz car that had embedded itself into the power poles. It appears that the high voltage power lines had sparked the fire. The male driver and female passenger were still in their seats and charred beyond recognition.
With no survivors and no witnesses the police had to rely on available evidence at the scene. They came to the conclusion that the car was travelling at speed and may have been in a collision with another vehicle about 50 metres before it left the road and hit the power pole.
Big Snake Snared in East Pattaya
The reptile rescue squad from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation hit the road to do whatever reptile rescuers do after reports that a rather large reticulated creature had been spotted in a back garden.
At the scene in Moot NongPlaLai they had a close encounter of the slithering kind. The three meter python was doing a bird impression coiled up in the branches of a large tree. The rescuers were prepared they had all the high tech equipment for this risky reptile mission. A long pole and a fertilizer bag. Three rescuers took up position. One wielded the pole, one held the fertilizer bag and Khn Unlucky stood below to catch the snake.
A few pokes and prods. An oh crap from the catcer and then the snake was safely in the bag. The team then left the scene to find a much quieter less human area to release the snake.
Meanwhile a relieved Khun Somjit who had spotted the slithering snake told reportes how reeived he was and he could not only rest in peice but his family could now eat in peice. He had lost two chickens in two days.
At the scene in Moot NongPlaLai they had a close encounter of the slithering kind. The three meter python was doing a bird impression coiled up in the branches of a large tree. The rescuers were prepared they had all the high tech equipment for this risky reptile mission. A long pole and a fertilizer bag. Three rescuers took up position. One wielded the pole, one held the fertilizer bag and Khn Unlucky stood below to catch the snake.
A few pokes and prods. An oh crap from the catcer and then the snake was safely in the bag. The team then left the scene to find a much quieter less human area to release the snake.
Meanwhile a relieved Khun Somjit who had spotted the slithering snake told reportes how reeived he was and he could not only rest in peice but his family could now eat in peice. He had lost two chickens in two days.
Chinese Tourists and No Show Pattaya Ping Pong Show
Tourist police on Walking Street were informed of a Chinese visit to a Thai cultural event went wrong when they reported a No Go Ping Pong Show.
6 Chinese Tourists had handed over 2,000 Baht to a street tout to see sexy Thai ladies play play ping pong - you know how the Chinese love to play ping pong. However when they arrived at the bar in Soi Pattayaland they looked through a chink in the curtain. Would they get a seat, no problem the place was empty, very empty. They found a member of staff - they were informed solly no hab ping pong, sexy show? solly no hab sexy show, sexy Thai lady? solly no hab sexy ladies - all go home sleep we close already go away.
The Tourist Police were incensed - no hab show sexy said one tourist police officer who had obviously been here too long. So they set off to track down the tout who was making the town of disrepute into a town of even more disrepute.
They didn't have to go far The tout Khun Itinan aged 32 was still at it even at this late hour of the morning with his plastic card showing acts that were well .... disreputable. He admitted taking the Chinese tour group to the bar but said he had no idea it was already closed.
The Tourist police asked him to hand over the 2,000 Baht - No Hab he replied. So the same tourist police officer who has been here too long said Well I no hab no choice and took him down the police station.
As for the group of Chinese tourists I can only assume they returned back to their hotel to organise their own game of ping pong.
6 Chinese Tourists had handed over 2,000 Baht to a street tout to see sexy Thai ladies play play ping pong - you know how the Chinese love to play ping pong. However when they arrived at the bar in Soi Pattayaland they looked through a chink in the curtain. Would they get a seat, no problem the place was empty, very empty. They found a member of staff - they were informed solly no hab ping pong, sexy show? solly no hab sexy show, sexy Thai lady? solly no hab sexy ladies - all go home sleep we close already go away.
The Tourist Police were incensed - no hab show sexy said one tourist police officer who had obviously been here too long. So they set off to track down the tout who was making the town of disrepute into a town of even more disrepute.
They didn't have to go far The tout Khun Itinan aged 32 was still at it even at this late hour of the morning with his plastic card showing acts that were well .... disreputable. He admitted taking the Chinese tour group to the bar but said he had no idea it was already closed.
The Tourist police asked him to hand over the 2,000 Baht - No Hab he replied. So the same tourist police officer who has been here too long said Well I no hab no choice and took him down the police station.
As for the group of Chinese tourists I can only assume they returned back to their hotel to organise their own game of ping pong.
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