In a new and troubling twist on ransom scams, gangsters have begun forcing university students to film fake abduction videos. The criminals intended to send these fabricated videos to the victims’ parents in an attempt to extort ransom money. This tactic came to light after a university student in Lat Krabang district fell victim to the same trick and was subsequently rescued.
The Koh Samui City Municipality takes a significant step towards modernizing its communication channels by making use of the popular messaging app, LINE. This move aims to simplify and streamline the process of sharing information and news with the citizens.
Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a refuge for the homeless in Bangkok, will no longer be an available haven starting September. ## A Glimpse Into the Lives of the Homeless
On a recent Friday afternoon, a group of nine foreign nationals was arrested in a raid conducted by the Bang Chan police at a luxury house located in Saphan Sung district of Bangkok. The raid was led by Pol Col Siwat Sriwichai, the chief of Bang Chan police, and was carried out in response to complaints from residents living in the Life Bangkok Boulevard housing estate in the Thab Chang area.
Pattaya City officials have decided to focus next year’s budget on boosting the local economy and revitalizing the tourism sector, according to Mayor Paramet Ngampichet. With a total approved budget of 1.9 billion baht, city executives, councillors, and local government agencies have recently convened to establish spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, starting on October 1.
On August 8, 2023, the Koh Samui Municipality held a meeting at the Mook Samui conference room to present and discuss the “Koh Samui Street King” event. Deputy Mayor Sutham Samthong presided over the meeting, which was attended by municipal council members, government officials, police officers, and representatives from the Street King group.
The Koh Samui Teqball Tour Mobile Dental Unit Project, initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, aims to improve oral health among the elderly population. Scheduled for the fiscal year 2023, the project focuses on providing accessible dental care services and promoting proper oral hygiene habits.
A former insurance agent, known only as Setthawut, has been arrested in Chon Buri, Thailand, for allegedly selling fake insurance policies worth over 22 million baht. The 45yearold man was apprehended by the Economic Crime Suppression Division at a petrol station, with three outstanding warrants to his name. Setthawut faces charges of falsifying documents, defrauding individuals, and inputting false information into a computer system.
A grand flower offering ceremony took place on August 12, 2023, at 18:00 hours, in the Kanchanaphisek Meeting Hall of Koh Samui District. The event was organized to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and to pay tribute to her royal auspiciousness. The ceremony saw the participation of numerous attendees, representing various sectors, including government officials, civil servants, private sector delegates, and local residents.
A tour boat, carrying seven passengers, was struck by a waterspout and subsequently sank in the middle of Bang Ta Boon bay off Ban Laem district on Saturday afternoon. The sudden event resulted in two tourists going missing, as the boat was on a sightseeing excursion of the Ban Ta Boon bay. The incident was reported to the 191 police emergency center at around 5 pm.