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The Star
03-08-2025
- The Star
Two Malaysians die in Yala province
YALA: The Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla has confirmed that two Malaysian citizens died in Yala province on Saturday (Aug 2) in two separate incidents. According to a consular statement, the first case involved a 56-year-old Malaysian male from Kedah who died in Betong, while the second case involved a 47-year-old male from Penang who died in an accident in Yaha district. Chief Investigation Officer of Betong Police, Inspector Pornchai Shunual, informed that the 56-year-old victim entered Betong with his wife on Aug 1 to take part in a programme called "OK Betong Bike Week". "According to his wife, the victim collapsed in a toilet during a rest break and was unconscious before being rushed to Betong Hospital, but was pronounced dead about half an hour later," he told reporters here, on Sunday (Aug 3). A post-mortem by the hospital has confirmed that the victim had died suddenly, and no foul play was detected. The Thai Royal Police allowed the deceased's next-of-kin to claim his body to be returned to Kulim with help from the Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla. Meanwhile, in the second case, the Malaysian Consulate General reported that the Malaysian man died when a superbike he was riding was believed to have collided with a four-wheel drive vehicle belonging to a local in Yala district, on Saturday evening. The victim reportedly sustained serious injuries to the head. His remains have been brought from Yaha Hospital to Sadao Hospital, Songkhla, for temporary storage before being claimed by his next-of-kin to be returned to Penang. – Bernama
Japan Times
18-02-2025
- Japan Times
Japanese nationals thought to be held captive at Myanmar-Thailand border
Over 10,000 foreign nationals, including 31 Japanese citizens, are thought to be held captive at the Myanmar-Thailand border by a Chinese crime ring, according to multiple reports. Foreign nationals from several countries have been held at the border and forced to participate in a variety of scams. The Thai Royal Police, in cooperation with Myanmar authorities, are looking to crack down on the group and rescue its captives in the coming days. Immanuel Foundation, a local Thai NGO that works to combat human trafficking, said that so far it has rescued around 3,000 people from at least 30 countries including Kenya, Ghana and India, with many being from South Africa. The organization has rescued one Japanese national so far.
