Volunteers from The YWCA, The Lions Club of Pattaya and Tourist Police Volunteers led by none other than the mayor of Pattaaya Khun Itthipol decided to have a night out in Walking Street. Their aim was not the usual tourist pleasures but to relieve the tourists in the area of their hard earned money.
43,400 baht was raised from the donations of the usual mix of Walking Street philanthropists and duly handed over to Mr. Eugene Capistrano of Christ's Foundation For Life who will forward the money to The Philippine government. In order to help the people of the Philippines after the recent devastating Typhoon Haynan ravaged the island nation.
Monday 25 November 2013
Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Driver Robbed
At 4am on the 25th of November Police Captain Thitiwat of the Pattaya Police was called to a motorcycle stand in South Pattaya to interview a taxi driver Khun Rewat who had just reported that he had been robbed at gun point.
Khun Rewat said that he had just taken a foreign customer to North Pattaya as he was returning to his taxi rank he was flagged down by a man who said he wanted to go to Naklua Market. He agreed to take the customer, the man got on the bike but after about 300 metres the customer pulled a gun and ordered Khun Rewat to turn into a dark alley. He then relieved the taxi driver of his motorcycle - a blue Honda Wave that was only a month old and drove off at speed.
He was able to give the police a good description of the robber. 160 cm tall wearing a white cap, white long sleeved shirt and jeans. The police sent out the information by radio to units in the area but were unfortunately unable to trace the highway robber.
Khun Rewat said that he had just taken a foreign customer to North Pattaya as he was returning to his taxi rank he was flagged down by a man who said he wanted to go to Naklua Market. He agreed to take the customer, the man got on the bike but after about 300 metres the customer pulled a gun and ordered Khun Rewat to turn into a dark alley. He then relieved the taxi driver of his motorcycle - a blue Honda Wave that was only a month old and drove off at speed.
He was able to give the police a good description of the robber. 160 cm tall wearing a white cap, white long sleeved shirt and jeans. The police sent out the information by radio to units in the area but were unfortunately unable to trace the highway robber.
German Drugged Robbed Markland Condo Pattaya
Around midday on the 24th of November Police Lieutenant Kwanchai of the Pattaya Police was called to a condominium on the 18th floor of Markland Codo on Soi 1 at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road after a German tourists claimed to have been drugged and robbed.
In the condo wa Mr. Joachim Gerd Lay aged 73 a German national and tow of his friends Mrs. Sylvia Duangjit aged 63 and her husband. When Mr. Lay woke up and realised he had been robbed he called his friends to provide assistance who in turn notified the police.
Mr. Lay was in a bit of a state with facial lacerations and blood streaming from his nose after he had apparently keeled over from the effects of the drugs he had consumed. The room was in disarray and appears to have been ransacked. The safe was open and Mr. Lay said that valuables were missing including 200 Euros, 50,000 Baht, a digital camera and his credit card.
Mr. Lay said that he had gone to dinner with friends in Naklua the previous evening and whilst walking home met two Thai ladies aged around 30 to 35. At 11.30 pm he called in at the coffee shop in the lobby of his condo before taking his two new lady friends to his condo. A bottle of wine was opened and they drank some wine before he passed out and woke up the next day.
Police took evidence at the scene, fingerprints and also took the wineglasses to be sent for forensic examination to see if they showed any traces of drugs. Meanwhile they hope that there will be CCTV images at the condo that will shed some light on these ladies of the night.
In the condo wa Mr. Joachim Gerd Lay aged 73 a German national and tow of his friends Mrs. Sylvia Duangjit aged 63 and her husband. When Mr. Lay woke up and realised he had been robbed he called his friends to provide assistance who in turn notified the police.
Mr. Lay was in a bit of a state with facial lacerations and blood streaming from his nose after he had apparently keeled over from the effects of the drugs he had consumed. The room was in disarray and appears to have been ransacked. The safe was open and Mr. Lay said that valuables were missing including 200 Euros, 50,000 Baht, a digital camera and his credit card.
Mr. Lay said that he had gone to dinner with friends in Naklua the previous evening and whilst walking home met two Thai ladies aged around 30 to 35. At 11.30 pm he called in at the coffee shop in the lobby of his condo before taking his two new lady friends to his condo. A bottle of wine was opened and they drank some wine before he passed out and woke up the next day.
Police took evidence at the scene, fingerprints and also took the wineglasses to be sent for forensic examination to see if they showed any traces of drugs. Meanwhile they hope that there will be CCTV images at the condo that will shed some light on these ladies of the night.
14 Year Old Pattaya Motorcyclist Mugged
At 5.30 pm on the 24th of November Police Colonel Somnuek of the Nongprue police was called to the scene of a street robbery where a young girl driving a motorcycle had been robbed.
At the scene near the Thipnamee Cable TV service centre by the railway tracks in East Pattaya they found a Miss Kanchana a 14 year old student and also the robber Mr. Surasak aged 32 from Chiang Mai.
It appears that Mr Surasak had pulled up alongside the girl and grabbed her handbag then rode off. She gave chase and shouted to other motorists for help. Citizens soon caught up with the robber, overwhelmed him and detained him pending the arrival of the authorities.
Mr. Surasak said that he had fallen on rough times and decided to commit the robbery to get money for food. The girl's bag contained only 70 Baht and some make-up. I am sure the police will give him some free food as he waits to be prosecuted for the attempted theft.
There was no word if the 14 year old girl faces any charges for driving a motorcycle without a license and whilst underage.
At the scene near the Thipnamee Cable TV service centre by the railway tracks in East Pattaya they found a Miss Kanchana a 14 year old student and also the robber Mr. Surasak aged 32 from Chiang Mai.
It appears that Mr Surasak had pulled up alongside the girl and grabbed her handbag then rode off. She gave chase and shouted to other motorists for help. Citizens soon caught up with the robber, overwhelmed him and detained him pending the arrival of the authorities.
Mr. Surasak said that he had fallen on rough times and decided to commit the robbery to get money for food. The girl's bag contained only 70 Baht and some make-up. I am sure the police will give him some free food as he waits to be prosecuted for the attempted theft.
There was no word if the 14 year old girl faces any charges for driving a motorcycle without a license and whilst underage.
Brit Robbed in Soi Buakhow Pattaya
This weeks flying pig award goes to a British national Mr. Raymond Carlyle aged 58 who reported to the police that he was strolling home at 4.30 in the morning along Soi 15 off Soi Buakhow when two Thai guys on a motorcycle pulled up alongside him and threatened him with knives. He was forced to hand over his valuables.
They took a gold ring worth 26,000 Baht, 10,000 Baht and a Samsung Smart Phone worth 10,000 Baht and then rode off into the night
Police are checking local CCTV cameras to see if they can find images of the robbers or to see if there was a pig flying over Soi Buakhow at that time.
They took a gold ring worth 26,000 Baht, 10,000 Baht and a Samsung Smart Phone worth 10,000 Baht and then rode off into the night
Police are checking local CCTV cameras to see if they can find images of the robbers or to see if there was a pig flying over Soi Buakhow at that time.
Jomtien Pattaya Construction Worker Stabbed
Just after midnight on the 25th of November Police Lieutenant Colonel Anuchart from The Dongtan sub station of the Pattaya police was called to a construction site nearby after a report of a stabbing involving serious injury. He rushed to the scene along with a unit of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation to provide assistance.
At the scene, a workers camp on Mu 12 behind Jomtien Complex he found a Mr Damrong aged 37 a construction worker from Buriram Province who had sustained serious knife wounds to his neck and hands and was covered in blood. He was immediately transported to Bnglamung Hospital fort emergency treatment.
The attacker who caused the injuries appears to be a fellow construction worker Mr. Joe aged somewhere between 25 and 30 who fled the scene after the attack. The two had been drinking together after finishing work and discussing politics, in particular the current demonstrations that are occurring in Bangkok. This led to an altercation with bottles being broken and then Mr. Joe pulled out a knife and attacked his co-worker. Police are investigating further into this incidence and are looking for the missing Mr. Joe.
At the scene, a workers camp on Mu 12 behind Jomtien Complex he found a Mr Damrong aged 37 a construction worker from Buriram Province who had sustained serious knife wounds to his neck and hands and was covered in blood. He was immediately transported to Bnglamung Hospital fort emergency treatment.
The attacker who caused the injuries appears to be a fellow construction worker Mr. Joe aged somewhere between 25 and 30 who fled the scene after the attack. The two had been drinking together after finishing work and discussing politics, in particular the current demonstrations that are occurring in Bangkok. This led to an altercation with bottles being broken and then Mr. Joe pulled out a knife and attacked his co-worker. Police are investigating further into this incidence and are looking for the missing Mr. Joe.
Monday 18 November 2013
Pattaya Celebrates Loy Krathong on Pattaya Beach
On Sunday night Pattaya Beach was jam packed with Thai tourists, foreign tourists and locals who thronged to the waters edge to launch their ornate krathongs into the waves and illuminated by a sea of candles and an almost full moon.
There was much joy on the faces of the folks partaking in this ancient ceremony even if they did not know what the true meaning of the ritual is. Tourists know this as a symbol of love casting their krathongs out into the water to cement ever lasting love and granting wishes. The locals usually know the real meaning which is to appease the water Gods.
Smiles were also on the faces of the beach vendors who peddled their expensive now environmentally friendly krathongs to the crowds and providing snacks and the opportunity to sell more than a few souvenirs.
There was much joy on the faces of the folks partaking in this ancient ceremony even if they did not know what the true meaning of the ritual is. Tourists know this as a symbol of love casting their krathongs out into the water to cement ever lasting love and granting wishes. The locals usually know the real meaning which is to appease the water Gods.
Smiles were also on the faces of the beach vendors who peddled their expensive now environmentally friendly krathongs to the crowds and providing snacks and the opportunity to sell more than a few souvenirs.
Bali Hai Pier Pattaya Loy Krathong Celebrations
Sunday night saw clear skies and cool temperatures. A perfect evening that the fair weather helped to encourage record crowds to converge on Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya where the mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol presided over this years Loy Krathong activities.
It is difficult to assess what was the main attraction for the crowds. Pushing out the krathongs into the bay, lanterns and fireworks maybe. The chance to cast eyes on our noble mayor perhaps. For most the highlight were the beaury contests. Miss Loy Krathong and Miss Junior Krathong Competitions.
20 contestants competed for the 50,000 Baht worth of scholarships on offer and other prizes and of course the sashes and trophies oh and a chance to meet the mayor.
It is difficult to assess what was the main attraction for the crowds. Pushing out the krathongs into the bay, lanterns and fireworks maybe. The chance to cast eyes on our noble mayor perhaps. For most the highlight were the beaury contests. Miss Loy Krathong and Miss Junior Krathong Competitions.
20 contestants competed for the 50,000 Baht worth of scholarships on offer and other prizes and of course the sashes and trophies oh and a chance to meet the mayor.
Miss Aussie Bar Pattaya Loy Krathong Beauty Queen
For local Thais the pushing out of their candle lit krathongs is the highlight of this traditional Thai Festival. For many farangs who maybe never manage to drag themselves down to the crowd thronged beach the highlight is the hundreds if not thousands of local beauties who spend hours in the beauty salon on Loy Krathong day to have their hair styled in Traditional Thai ways, elaborated make-up applied, colourful ornate silk costumes donned and fancy costume jewelry added to create the finishing touches that transform thee plainest khun Jane into a Thai Traditional Loy Krathong Model.
Many bars around Pattaya arrange lavish parties with sacrificial pigs and that special song Loy Loy Loy Krathong Dah Dah Dah Dah Dah that is great when you first hear it but can grate on the ears after many years of the same renditions.
Khun Nu the manager of the Aussie Bar on Soi 7 set up her own Loy Krathong Festival and presided over a panel of judges who carefully scrutinised the beautiful contingent of 16 Loy Krathong beauties for the title of Miss Aussie Loy Kratong 2013.
At 11.30 the contestants gathered on stage to receive the judges decision:
3rd place was Miss Pokie
Runner up was Miss Nit
And this years winner was June
Sashes and prizes were handed out and no doubt along with with many offers of you beautiful lady I buy you San Miguel lite OK.
Many bars around Pattaya arrange lavish parties with sacrificial pigs and that special song Loy Loy Loy Krathong Dah Dah Dah Dah Dah that is great when you first hear it but can grate on the ears after many years of the same renditions.
Khun Nu the manager of the Aussie Bar on Soi 7 set up her own Loy Krathong Festival and presided over a panel of judges who carefully scrutinised the beautiful contingent of 16 Loy Krathong beauties for the title of Miss Aussie Loy Kratong 2013.
At 11.30 the contestants gathered on stage to receive the judges decision:
3rd place was Miss Pokie
Runner up was Miss Nit
And this years winner was June
Sashes and prizes were handed out and no doubt along with with many offers of you beautiful lady I buy you San Miguel lite OK.
Infant Drowns in Chonburi
Police Leutenant Pracharak of the Chonburi Police attended the scene of a tragic accident supported by a unit of a rescue Foundation after they had received reports of a young child drowning.
At the scene they were confronted with a grief stricken mother holding a wrapped bundle that was the body of her two year old son.
The mother aged 36 had left the infant in the care of some of her relatives while she took her eldest son to school. When she returned she could not find her son. A frantic search ensued and then the boy was found by a neighbour. He appears to have fallen through a gap in some wooden planking of a bridge and fallen into the water below.
At the scene they were confronted with a grief stricken mother holding a wrapped bundle that was the body of her two year old son.
The mother aged 36 had left the infant in the care of some of her relatives while she took her eldest son to school. When she returned she could not find her son. A frantic search ensued and then the boy was found by a neighbour. He appears to have fallen through a gap in some wooden planking of a bridge and fallen into the water below.
Sattahip Gun Toting Teens Beat Merchant
Police Colonel Chanaphat of the Sattahip Police was called to a fracas in Sattahip by a merchant who had been threatened with a gun and assaulted by 3 teenagers. At the scene at Sattahip market he arrested the three youths, two aged 15 and the other aged 16 he also took into evidence a Motorbike chain, a percussion-cap gun, size .357 and a motorcycle used by the attackers.
The incident appears to have been sparked by the merchant who had been hurling abuse his wife - the youths thought the remarks were aimed at them and went away to return shortly after armed with the bike chain and the fake gun. They fired the cap gun causing everyone to scatter. Folks did not realise at this time that the gun was fake Then they laid into the merchant giving him a beating.
The merchant did not want to press charges as they were just kids and the incident was just a miss-understanding.
The police handed the boys over to their parents who hopefully can curb their youthful exuberance and cap their fondness for guns no matter how fake they be. And maybe the merchant will learn to treat his wife more thoughtfully or at least quietly.
The incident appears to have been sparked by the merchant who had been hurling abuse his wife - the youths thought the remarks were aimed at them and went away to return shortly after armed with the bike chain and the fake gun. They fired the cap gun causing everyone to scatter. Folks did not realise at this time that the gun was fake Then they laid into the merchant giving him a beating.
The merchant did not want to press charges as they were just kids and the incident was just a miss-understanding.
The police handed the boys over to their parents who hopefully can curb their youthful exuberance and cap their fondness for guns no matter how fake they be. And maybe the merchant will learn to treat his wife more thoughtfully or at least quietly.
Pattaya Motorcycle Racers Killed On Sukhumvit Road
At 1.15 am on the 18th of November Pattaya Police Officers from Dongtan Police sub-station were called to a fatal road accident on Sukhumvit Road near Pattaya School Number 7.
The accident scene was pure carnage with two motorcycles scattered in small pieces across a large section of the highway and two dead young motorcyclists whose deformed bodies and blood were spattered over a long stretch of the road also.
The two motorcyclists were Khun Karinchai aged 23, who was driving a Yamaha Fino and Khun Anaeg aged 20 who was driving a Honda Sonic. They were part of a gang of about 10 Thai youths who had staged a road race on the main highway. These races are quite commonplace on Thai highways and are pretty stupid. This one was not stupid it was insane. They decided to race a 3 km course that included riding at high speed into oncoming traffic.
During the race, a pick-up truck approached the racing motorcyclists who were forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. Both riders came off their bikes and were killed instantly. The result was pretty inevitable. The only good part was that only the idiots died and no innocent bystanders.
Traffic returning home after Loy Krathong celebrations was brought to a standstill whilst the police took photographs and gathered evidence then the debris was cleared and the road hosed down. The remains of the motorcyclists were taken to Banglamung Hospital by a rescue unit for post mortems to be carried out.
The accident scene was pure carnage with two motorcycles scattered in small pieces across a large section of the highway and two dead young motorcyclists whose deformed bodies and blood were spattered over a long stretch of the road also.
The two motorcyclists were Khun Karinchai aged 23, who was driving a Yamaha Fino and Khun Anaeg aged 20 who was driving a Honda Sonic. They were part of a gang of about 10 Thai youths who had staged a road race on the main highway. These races are quite commonplace on Thai highways and are pretty stupid. This one was not stupid it was insane. They decided to race a 3 km course that included riding at high speed into oncoming traffic.
During the race, a pick-up truck approached the racing motorcyclists who were forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. Both riders came off their bikes and were killed instantly. The result was pretty inevitable. The only good part was that only the idiots died and no innocent bystanders.
Traffic returning home after Loy Krathong celebrations was brought to a standstill whilst the police took photographs and gathered evidence then the debris was cleared and the road hosed down. The remains of the motorcyclists were taken to Banglamung Hospital by a rescue unit for post mortems to be carried out.
Monday 11 November 2013
Pattaya Ferry Disaster Safety Meeting
Another high level meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall in the wake of the Ferry disaster which claimed 7 lives and injured scores of Thai and foreign tourists.
The meeting to discuss security measures on the ferry service was attended by Khun Amphol from the Consumer Protection Board, Khun Rankert Ekasing the deputy mayor of Pattaya, and senior officials from the marine department and DSI (Department of Special Investigation)
Under discussion were safety measures and safety equipment on the ferries which proved woefully inadequate in the recent disaster. Stricter enforcement is needed to ensure that new regulations are adhered to with regular inspections and random spot checks to check on compliance. If passengers see anything untoward they are urged to call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1166 to inform the authorities of any safety infractions they find.
The meeting to discuss security measures on the ferry service was attended by Khun Amphol from the Consumer Protection Board, Khun Rankert Ekasing the deputy mayor of Pattaya, and senior officials from the marine department and DSI (Department of Special Investigation)
Under discussion were safety measures and safety equipment on the ferries which proved woefully inadequate in the recent disaster. Stricter enforcement is needed to ensure that new regulations are adhered to with regular inspections and random spot checks to check on compliance. If passengers see anything untoward they are urged to call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1166 to inform the authorities of any safety infractions they find.
Banglamung Police Shoot Out Tyres
At 10am on the 11th of November Senior Banglamung police officers were called to the scene of an incident on Sukhumvit road where a Toyota Vios had crashed into a street pylon outside of a second-hand car showroom near Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. The car had crashed after police had shot out the tyres. The vehicle was riddled with bullet holes on the outside and also on the inside.
Inside the vehicle was a young lady Khun Chanyanan aged 35 who had been shot in the chest and face by her boyfriend Khun Siwanutpipat aged 20 who works as a Security Guard at an oil company in Leam Chabang. The shots inside the vehicle were fired by Khun Siwanutpipat who new the game was up after the police disabled his vehicle and he had tried to murder his girlfriend and then attempted to kill himself.
The couple were extracted from the vehicle and rushed by rescue workers from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the nearby Bangkok Pattaya Hospital where they remain in a serious condition and the boyfriend is under police guard who wait to talk to him when he is in a fit state to talk. The police removed evidence from the blood stained car including a .38mm pistol and ammunition.
Police had earlier received a report from a maid at The Wongamat Residence Hotel in Soi 16 off the Naklua Road after a maid had alerted the authorities when she saw a young Thai man dragging a young lady out of the hotel at gunpoint and forcing her into the Toyota. Police soon spotted the vehicle and gave chase resulting in the crash and the two shooting victims.
Khun Picha aged 28, the sister of the alleged gunman was interviewed and said that the couple frequently quarrelled and this incident probably resulted from her brother's uncontrollable jealousy.
Inside the vehicle was a young lady Khun Chanyanan aged 35 who had been shot in the chest and face by her boyfriend Khun Siwanutpipat aged 20 who works as a Security Guard at an oil company in Leam Chabang. The shots inside the vehicle were fired by Khun Siwanutpipat who new the game was up after the police disabled his vehicle and he had tried to murder his girlfriend and then attempted to kill himself.
The couple were extracted from the vehicle and rushed by rescue workers from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the nearby Bangkok Pattaya Hospital where they remain in a serious condition and the boyfriend is under police guard who wait to talk to him when he is in a fit state to talk. The police removed evidence from the blood stained car including a .38mm pistol and ammunition.
Police had earlier received a report from a maid at The Wongamat Residence Hotel in Soi 16 off the Naklua Road after a maid had alerted the authorities when she saw a young Thai man dragging a young lady out of the hotel at gunpoint and forcing her into the Toyota. Police soon spotted the vehicle and gave chase resulting in the crash and the two shooting victims.
Khun Picha aged 28, the sister of the alleged gunman was interviewed and said that the couple frequently quarrelled and this incident probably resulted from her brother's uncontrollable jealousy.
Jomtien Construction Worker Electrocuted
At 5pm on the 10th of November Police Leutenant Niphon of the Na Jomtien Police received a report of an accident at a local construction site resulting in the death of a worker. He attended the scene at the construction site in soi Jomtien Holiday in Na Jomtien.
He found a Khun Khaw aged 31 from Surin Province laying face up at the base of the building that he had been working on. A fellow worker Khun Chatree aged 26 told the police Khun Kaew had been electrocuted when he came into contact with high voltage electric cables when he was painting from scaffolding on the third floor of the building and then fallen to the ground below. The body was badly charred with burns to the left side of his body and face.
The body was transported to hospital for a post mortem to be carried out before being released to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
He found a Khun Khaw aged 31 from Surin Province laying face up at the base of the building that he had been working on. A fellow worker Khun Chatree aged 26 told the police Khun Kaew had been electrocuted when he came into contact with high voltage electric cables when he was painting from scaffolding on the third floor of the building and then fallen to the ground below. The body was badly charred with burns to the left side of his body and face.
The body was transported to hospital for a post mortem to be carried out before being released to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
Tour Bus Overturns in Chonburi
Officers from Phanatnikhom police station in Chonburi and rescue units from the Phanatnikhom Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene of a bus accident with multiple casualties. At the scene at Km 42 on Highway 331 They found a tour bus that had left the road and ended up on it's side
There were dozens injured with 8 neading transport to the nearest hospital and the rest were given first aid on the scene by medics. The driver of the tour bus Khun Samlee aged 34 said that he was on a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima with a full compliment of passengers from a seafood factory in Rayong when the bus unexpectedly started to skid out of control and then overturned
It is not certain why the bus went out of control however it was noted that another tour bus carrying students from Udon Thani Province had crashed recently in almost the same spot.
There were dozens injured with 8 neading transport to the nearest hospital and the rest were given first aid on the scene by medics. The driver of the tour bus Khun Samlee aged 34 said that he was on a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima with a full compliment of passengers from a seafood factory in Rayong when the bus unexpectedly started to skid out of control and then overturned
It is not certain why the bus went out of control however it was noted that another tour bus carrying students from Udon Thani Province had crashed recently in almost the same spot.
Chonburi Drugs Network Busted
Police Captain Chokchai of the Chonburi Drugs suppression Unit led a series of raids that led to the arrest of several drug dealers and the confiscation of a quantity of drugs that were packaged ready for distribution.
After receiving a tip off he first raided a house in Moo2 of Tambon Huai Kapi district in Chonburi where the arrest was made of a Miss Sarranya aged 24 who was in possession of 12 bottles of Yaa Ice with a weight of 2.66 grammes and total street value of over 20,000 Baht hidden in a closet.
The first raid led to information of more dealers in the same drugs network and a further raid on a house in Baan Suan district led to the arrest of a Mr Arak aged 42 and Miss Maneerat aged 24. Mr Arak who had just been released to prison and was paid 5,000 Baht for each drug run is now helping the police with their enquiries and further arrests are expected shortly.
After receiving a tip off he first raided a house in Moo2 of Tambon Huai Kapi district in Chonburi where the arrest was made of a Miss Sarranya aged 24 who was in possession of 12 bottles of Yaa Ice with a weight of 2.66 grammes and total street value of over 20,000 Baht hidden in a closet.
The first raid led to information of more dealers in the same drugs network and a further raid on a house in Baan Suan district led to the arrest of a Mr Arak aged 42 and Miss Maneerat aged 24. Mr Arak who had just been released to prison and was paid 5,000 Baht for each drug run is now helping the police with their enquiries and further arrests are expected shortly.
Sattahip Monkey Electocuted
At around 7am on the 11th of November it was reported that a monkey had been found badly injured after it had been electrocuted when it came into contact with electrical cables on a light pole outside the Sattahip Naval Base.
A local lady Khun Naruda said that the monkey had been there for a while hanging around a local shrine and would approach local houses for food. It was the first time that they had seen the monkey climb the light pole and attempt it's Aeriel acrobatics which tragically had a shocking result.
Local residents took care of the injured primate wrapped it in a bag and transported it to a local Veterinary hospital for emergency treatment.
A local lady Khun Naruda said that the monkey had been there for a while hanging around a local shrine and would approach local houses for food. It was the first time that they had seen the monkey climb the light pole and attempt it's Aeriel acrobatics which tragically had a shocking result.
Local residents took care of the injured primate wrapped it in a bag and transported it to a local Veterinary hospital for emergency treatment.
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