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South China Morning Post
09-08-2025
- South China Morning Post
2 Malaysian tourists set on fire in Bangkok by ‘frustrated, jobless' suspect
Two Malaysian tourists sitting in front of the popular Big C shopping centre in Bangkok, Thailand , were set on fire on Thursday night, with a suspect later arrested by police. The pair was reportedly in critical but stable condition, according to news agency Bernama, which cited the Malaysian embassy's Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Thailand Bong Yik Jui. Bangkok's Lumpini police chief Yingyos Suwanno told local media that the suspect, identified as Varakorn Pubthaisong, 30, acted out of frustration over unemployment. Varakorn told police he was a former boxer and later lost his job as a security guard. He was stopped by members of the public after trying to flee the crime scene. A screengrab of the suspect, later identified as Varakorn Pubthaisong, a former boxer. Photo: Handout The two Malaysian victims, Ong Yik Leong, 26 and Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, were reportedly resting on steps outside the Big C shopping centre opposite Central World mall, when Varakorn allegedly poured thinner on them from behind.
Free Malaysia Today
18-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
10 Malaysians fined for illegal street racing in Hatyai
Thai police said the members of the group, aged between 21 and 37, paid a fine of 5,000 baht each (about RM640) before being released. (Facebook pic) SONGKHLA : Ten Malaysian tourists were fined by Thai police for dangerous driving in Hatyai on Friday night. The six men and four women aged between 21 and 37 were believed to have been involved in illegal street racing near the Greenway Bazaar area at about 1.30am. Police said concerned residents had complained about the event. An investigation found that six Malaysian-registered cars, which had been modified, were used in reckless driving. 'With the help of CCTV footage, police were able to identify and track down the suspects,' said district police chief Apichat Wannako. All 10 Malaysians admitted to the offence and paid a fine of 5,000 baht each (about RM640) before being released today.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Hat Yai residents complain about Malaysian-registered cars street racing near night market; Thai police launch probe
HAT YAI, May 17 — Residents in Hat Yai have lodged complaints over a group of modified cars with Malaysian licence plates that were seen racing and causing loud disturbances near Greenway Night Market early this morning. Khaosod English reported that six cars were spotted shortly before 1.30am driving in circles three times and blocking one side of Kanchanawanit Road. Thai police said they are working to identify the vehicles involved. They believe the cars belong to Malaysian tourists. Authorities have pledged to take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Hat Yai residents complain about Malaysian-registered cars street racing near night market; Thai police launch probe
HAT YAI, May 17 — Residents in Hat Yai have lodged complaints over a group of modified cars with Malaysian licence plates that were seen racing and causing loud disturbances near Greenway Night Market early this morning. Khaosod English reported that six cars were spotted shortly before 1.30am driving in circles three times and blocking one side of Kanchanawanit Road. Thai police said they are working to identify the vehicles involved. They believe the cars belong to Malaysian tourists. Authorities have pledged to take steps to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
