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Bangkok Post
2 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok. The ministry made the commitment in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Saturday. The statement said improved safety measures in tourist areas would bolster the confidence of visitors and local residents alike. Pol Lt Gen Saksira Phuak-um, the tourist police chief, echoed the ministry's promise. Security measures in key tourist areas would be strengthened to boost the confidence of international visitors, he said in a message posted on the tourist police Facebook platform. The promises follow the shocking attack on One Yik Leong, 26, and his girlfriend Gan Xiao Zhen, 27. They were allegedly burnt by Varakorn Pubthaisong, 30, on Thursday night. He threw thinner over them from a bottle and then chased and set them both on fire. They were seriously injured and rushed to separate hospitals. The attacker was caught and held by other people at the scene and handed over to Lumpini police when they arrived. The couple were attacked while sitting on the stairs of the Big C retail store on Ratchadamri Road in downtown Bangkok - one of the city's most popular shopping areas. The suspect, a native of Sa Kaeo province and a retired boxer, allegedly told police he acted out of frustration over being unemployed. Yik Leong suffered second-degree burns to the upper part of his body and was admitted to the intensive care unit at Police General Hospital, where his condition was reported as "stable", Bernama news agency reported, citing Bong Yik Jui, acting charge d'affaires at the Malaysian embassy. Xiao Zhen suffered second-degree burns over 36% of her face, chest and an arm and was admitted to the ICU at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, according to Malaysian state media. - Advised against visiting Thailand - A Malaysian diplomat had visited them both and met with their families, who flew in from Malaysia on Saturday and had already left, the report said. The two injured tourists had arrived in Bangkok for a vacation only the day before they were attacked, against the advice of the injured woman's father. "There have been too many incidents in Thailand this year, and I did not feel this was the right time to travel here," Bernama quoted her father, Gan Kin In, as saying. Seksan Ngaosuwan, an aide to the permanent secretary for tourism and sports, and Pol Lt Gen Saksira, also visited the pair on Saturday. Their families want them transferred to Malaysia for treatment. The Malaysian government was awaiting the outome of the Thai police investigation, Mr Seksan told Bernama. However, the two victims would remain under treatment in Thai hospitals for about a month before doctors would consider allowing them to be moved to Malaysia for further treatment. He was quoted in the ministry's Facebook post as saying the government would seek financial compensation for the two burn victims. "Malaysia places its full trust in Thai authorities to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation, and will provide full cooperation as required," the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The attack is seen as a major set back to efforts to lift tourism back up to pre-covid levels. Chinese and Malaysians are among the most numerous foreign tourists to Thailand. On the bright side, Thailand has been rated the most revisited destination in Asia for the second year running. South China Morning Post and T he Independent in the United Kingdom.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Malaysian in Bangkok fire attack on oxygen support after regaining consciousness
KUALA LUMPUR: One of the victims involved in the fire attack in Thailand has been fitted with an oxygen tube after regaining consciousness this morning. Foreign Ministry's Consular Division secretary Datuk Mohammad Ali Selamat said the victim, Ong Yik Leong, who suffered second-degree burns on the front and back of his body as well as both thighs, is now able to blink and move his fingers on the doctor's instructions. "Ong is being treated at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok after the attack by a local man near the Big C supermarket in Ratchadamri on Aug 7. "Gan Xiao Zhen, who sustained burns covering 30 per cent of her body, remains weak but conscious. "She is only able to write and is receiving treatment to manage the pain from her injuries at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital," he said in a note shared by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Mohammad Ali said the Malaysian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Thailand, Bong Yik Jui, had visited both victims on Aug 7 to obtain updates from the treating doctors. "The victims' next of kin have been contacted and are expected to arrive in Bangkok by noon today," he said. Mohammad Ali said the embassy yesterday received a diplomatic note from Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry expressing regret over the incident and pledging assistance and support for the victims and their families. "The Consular Division will continue to communicate with the embassy in Bangkok and provide updates on the victims' conditions accordingly," he added. Yesterday, it was reported that two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10pm Thursday when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from behind onto the two Malaysians, who were seated on the steps near a shopping centre at the time. Mohamad had earlier said they will continue to receive treatment in Thailand as doctors have advised against their immediate return to Malaysia.
Bangkok Post
5 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Ex-boxer sets fire to 2 Malaysian tourists in downtown Bangkok
A former boxer and unemployed security guard has thrown thinner at two Malaysians and then set fire to the visitors out of frustration that he was out of a job. The incident took place at 10pm on Thursday when Varakorn Pubthaisong was behind Ong Yik Leong, 26, and Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, both sitting on the stairs of the Big C shopping centre on Ratchadamri Road, and poured the chemical solvent from a plastic bottle onto them, Lumpini police chief Pol Col Yingyos Suwanno said on Friday. The two tourists ran away in shock and the suspect chased them before setting fire to them, the officer added. Pol Col Yingyos said Mr Varakorn tried to escape but was captured by people at the scene. The tourists were slightly injured. Ong Yik Leong was sent for treatment at Police General Hospital and Gan Xiao Zhen at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Pol Col Yingyos said the two were safe and would be asked to provide information to the police as they were in the process of charging the suspect, now in police custody at Lumpini police station. Mr Varakorn admitted to the police that he was a former boxer and randomly hurt the two Malaysians due to stress after being sacked from work as a security guard, leaving him with no money. He faces an assault charge.
NDTV
01-07-2025
- NDTV
Video: Man Drills Hole Into Hyderabad Showroom, Steals Mobile Phones
Hyderabad: You must have heard of burglars breaking into a house or store, or people shoplifting. But this is a robbery like no other. In Hyderabad's Big C showroom, a thief drilled a hole in a wall and stole mobile phones worth Rs 5 lakh. The incident was recorded on CCTV. Instead of breaking into the store through the main door, the thief decided to create a special entry for himself. He drilled a hole into the side wall, big enough for him to get through into the Big C showroom. Debris, along with a hammer used to break the wall, can be seen lying on the staircase adjacent to the store. In another CCTV footage, the thief can be seen walking in the store with his face and head covered with what appears to be a stole. He is picky. He walks towards the first shelf, picks three phones, then goes to another rack and grabs a few more mobile phones. He steals at least six mobile phones of different brands before stepping out of the store. The incident occurred at the Big C showroom, on the busy Dilsukhnagar-Koti main road, on the intervening night of June 29 and 30, at around 3:30 am. The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. The identity of the suspect has not yet been determined.
Metro
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Charity in Emmerdale receives life-changing news about a loved one
Charity Dingle finally learns the truth (Picture: ITV) Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) is finally set to learn the truth about Sarah Sugden's (Katie Hill) new health condition in Emmerdale, and it'll leave the family rocked. Charity's only recently found out that Sarah (Katie Hill) has been making solid plans to have a baby via IVF, having visited Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker) for advice and referrals to specialists. Charity has made it clear that she does not approve, largely because of the stress carrying a baby could put Sarah's body under. Currently, Charity thinks that's as bad as it gets. What Charity doesn't yet know is that while Sarah was being examined to see how likely it would be for IVF to work, Sarah learned her cervix was inflamed. After a further investigation, she was dealt the blow that she had full blown cervical cancer. Jacob is the only person who knows about Sarah's cancer (Picture: ITV) In a tense meeting with her doctor, she learned that her cervix would need to be removed, but that her womb and ovaries would be left behind and she could still potentially carry a baby – this was all Sarah needed to hear to keep her dream alive. Jacob found out about her health and begged her to tell Charity what she was facing, but Sarah felt her gran would not understand. With Charity still in the dark, Sarah goes in for her procedure and is thrilled when Dr Knapp reveals they managed to retrieve a good number of eggs to test for viability. Her dream of motherhood is feeling closer than ever. Charity expressed her concerns when she found out about the IVF plan (Picture: ITV) But her fragile world is set to crash down once again. Charity is snooping and answers a call on Sarah's phone – it's from the hospital and she learns that her granddaughter has the Big C. Charity is dumbfounded by the news. Desperate for answers she later corners Sarah and catches her off guard by revealing what she knows and from what Emma Atkins has told Metro, it looks like there are dark times ahead for the family. Emma revealed that for Charity: 'It's going to be huge towards the middle and end of the year, with her connections with Sarah [Sugden], basically.' Is Sarah's cancer going to become too advanced to survive? Arrow MORE: Jacob furious in Emmerdale as he makes unexpected discovery about Sarah Arrow MORE: Emmerdale's Charity makes huge breakthrough with Sarah – but more sadness will follow Arrow MORE: All 25 Emmerdale pictures for next week as a gruesome discovery is made
