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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Thai tourism minister vows tighter security after attack on Malaysians
KOTA BARU: Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has expressed profound regret and concern over the assault of two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire in Bangkok yesterday. According to Thai news portal The Nation, the minister said he had directed agencies under his ministry — especially the Tourist Police and relevant security units — to provide urgent assistance and close protection for the victims. He also ordered tighter security measures in major tourist areas to restore confidence among international travellers. In addition, he announced that the ministry is providing support through compensation applications under the aid scheme for injured or deceased foreign visitors, and tasked the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) with closely monitoring the victims' medical treatment. "I have also instructed TAC to assist with documentation, foreign-language communication, and coordination with relevant agencies such as the Malaysian Embassy, hospitals, local police, and other bodies," he added. Sorawong said ministry officials plan to visit the injured tourists to offer support once doctors deem it safe. He reiterated that the Thai government is committed to prioritising the safety and welfare of all visitors. "I extend my heartfelt wishes to the injured and their families, and I assure everyone that Thai authorities will do everything possible to protect and care for tourists, ensuring Thailand remains a safe and attractive destination," he said. The incident occurred when a 30-year-old former boxer, reportedly in a state of distress, allegedly doused the two Malaysian tourists with thinner and set them ablaze outside a prominent shopping mall in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area. The suspect confessed to carrying out the attack, stating that he had no prior conflict with the victims but acted out of stress caused by unemployment and lack of income.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Malaysian embassy assures support for nationals injured in Bangkok fire attack
BANGKOK (Bernama): The Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand has assured the families of two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire here on Thursday that it will closely monitor their conditions. The Malaysian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Thailand, Bong Yik Jui, said both victims remain in stable condition despite being warded in the intensive care unit. Bong said Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, sustained second-degree burns over 36 per cent of her body, including her face, chest and arm, while Ong Yik Leong, 26, suffered second-degree burns to his upper body, both front and back. "Whether the family members are here or have returned to Malaysia, the embassy will continue to monitor the victims' progress closely with the hospital,' he told Bernama when met at the Police General Hospital here on Saturday. The two Malaysians, Gan and her boyfriend Ong, were attacked by an unemployed man who allegedly doused them with thinner before setting them alight near a shopping mall on Ratchadamri Road at around 10 pm on Thursday. Meanwhile, during a briefing session with the victims' family members on Saturday, Assistant Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Seksun Ngawsuwan, said the Thai government would allocate a specific sum to assist with the victims' medical expenses. "We will assist the family members as much as possible to ensure that the recovery process proceeds smoothly,' he said. He added that both victims were expected to require about a month of treatment in Thailand to ensure their wounds healed properly and without infection. When asked when the victims could be transferred back to Malaysia, Seksun said it would depend on the doctors' observations and recommendations. "I know it is a challenge for the family members to stay here and care for their loved ones. However, until they are medically fit, it is too risky to transfer them back to Malaysia,' he said. On Friday, Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong expressed his regret over the incident involving the two Malaysian tourists. Sorawong said his ministry was concerned over the matter and had instructed all subordinate agencies, particularly the Tourist Police and security agencies, to urgently provide assistance and close supervision, while also strengthening security measures to build confidence among all tourists visiting Thailand. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Thai Tourism Minister Sorawong expresses regret over assault on two Malaysian tourists in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has expressed deep regret and concern over the assault of two Malaysian tourists, who were injured in a violent incident in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area on the night of Thursday (Aug 7). Speaking on Friday (Aug 8), Sorawong said he had instructed agencies under his ministry — particularly the Tourist Police and all relevant security units, to provide urgent assistance and close protection to the victims. He also ordered tighter security measures in major tourist areas to boost confidence among international visitors. - Photo: The Nation/ANN The ministry's support measures include: - Assisting the tourists in applying for compensation under the aid scheme for injured and deceased foreign visitors. - Directing the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) to monitor their medical treatment closely and facilitate documentation, foreign language communication, and coordination with relevant agencies such as the Malaysian Embassy, hospitals, insurers, Tourist Police, local police, and other bodies. - Ministry executives are also planning to visit the injured tourists to offer encouragement and reassurance, once doctors permit. Sorawong emphasised that the Thai government prioritises the safety and welfare of all visitors. 'I wish the injured and their families strength, and I want to assure everyone that Thailand will do everything possible to care for and protect tourists so our country remains a safe and attractive destination,' he said. The incident occurred when a 30-year-old former boxer, in a state of distress, allegedly doused the Malaysian tourists with thinner and set them on fire outside a prominent shopping mall in the Ratchaprasong area. The suspect confessed to the attack, claiming he had no prior conflict with the victims but acted out of stress due to unemployment and lack of income. - The Nation/ANN
Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
Backpacker missing while jogging through the Tomb Raider style temple complex
The backpacker's friend has urged everyone to launch their own rescue missions and enter the forests in search for her loved one. The missing woman went to Cambodia to volunteer A backpacker has gone missing after jogging through a Tomb Raider-style temple complex. Lisa Girard, a French national, was on a solo long-distance run through the ancient Angkor Wat ruins in Siem Reap, Cambodia when she suddenly disappeared on Saturday morning. She was last seen jogging in front of local children along a tree-lined path. Lisa was wearing a blue shirt printed with the word 'Cambodia' and a Cambodian flag in front, while her braided ponytail was held in place with a running headband. It comes after a mum left a 16-month-old baby home alone to die when she went on holiday. The Siem Reap Tourist Police said: "On August 2, 2025, this morning, there is a French foreigner, who was lost from the group at Tasom Temple point while running a marathon. If you see her, please contact the police." Lisa's friend, Noemie Martin, said the woman is still missing today, August 4. She said: "Lisa is still missing this morning. If you live in Siem Reap, feel free to go there and look in the forest and small paths around the area. "She disappeared between Srah Srang lake and the road on the South of Angkor Wat. She was following the road, she was not supposed to run in the forest. "Please also keep your eyes open in the city, in case you see her somewhere. Lisa has dark long hair, she has some tatoos on the arms, she was wearing a blue T-shirt (see pictures)." Noemie added they were asking drone operators to assist in the search. Lisa arrived in Cambodia in 2024 after reportedly hitchhiking her way through 15 different countries over four months. Lisa said she was volunteering for the French non-profit organisation Pour un Smile d'Enfant, which helps disadvantaged and out-of-school Cambodian children learn trades to escape poverty. She said in August 2023: "Once in Cambodia, I will volunteer for six months for the association Pour un Smile d'Enfant. It allows access to education for Cambodia's poorest children and adolescents." The Angkor Wat temple complex was the heart of the Khmer Empire in its most powerful period in the 12th century. It was prominently featured in the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. The scenes were shot at Ta Prohm temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where towering trees grow out of the ruins of the sacred building.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Confusion Mounts As Conflicting Statements Emerge In Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Death
Conflicting accounts are surfacing in the aftermath of 's tragic death in Costa Rica, with a local police chief standing firm on his claim that the beloved actor drowned while trying to save his young daughter. Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," died on July 20 at age 54 after being caught in a powerful rip current while swimming off Cocles Beach in Limón. Initial reports from authorities indicated that Malcolm-Jamal Warner had been in the water with his eight-year-old daughter when the tragedy struck, and that surfers rushed to help bring them to shore. Police Chief Doubles Down On Malcolm-Jamal Warner Claim Now, Elberth León, Chief of the Tourist Police of the Atlantic Region, is doubling down on that version of events despite conflicting statements from Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). 'I responded to the incident and I know what I saw,' León told Us Weekly on July 28. 'The Red Cross also treated the girl [on site] and she didn't need to go to the clinic.' However, the OIJ released a separate account last Thursday, saying Warner's daughter was not in the water at the time of his drowning. 'Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea,' their statement read. 'It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out. However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach.' His Cause Of Death Revealed Red Cross officials confirmed they treated two adult men who were pulled from the water that day. One was transported in critical condition to a nearby clinic, while Warner was given CPR on the beach but tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The OIJ later confirmed Warner's autopsy was completed on July 22, ruling his cause of death as 'asphyxia due to submersion.' His death has been classified as accidental. Bill Cosby Recalls Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Work Ethic In Resurfaced Interview In a resurfaced interview with CBS News' Jericka Duncan, Bill Cosby praised Warner's dedication to his craft, remembering the late actor as someone who always took his work seriously. 'He was never afraid to go to his room and study and make sure he followed whatever he had learned in the acting school he went to,' Cosby recalled. Warner himself often spoke about the significance, and later the loss, of "The Cosby Show"'s cultural weight. In a 2015 interview with the Associated Press, amid the sexual assault allegations against Cosby, Warner admitted he was heartbroken by the show's fall from grace. 'The fact that we no longer have that, that's the thing that saddens me the most because in a few generations the Huxtables will have been just a fairy tale,' he said at the time. Years later, Warner doubled down on that sentiment in an interview with CBS News Pittsburgh, reflecting on the show's enduring global reach. 'That show had such an impact on the culture here in America but also a global impact on how, you know, Black people saw ourselves globally and how the rest of the world saw us,' Warner explained. 'So I'm proud to have been part of that legacy, and it's been a great ride ever since.' Angelique Bates Heartbroken Over Her Former Co-Star's Death Actress Angelique Bates has shared an emotional tribute to Warner, exclusively telling The Blast that the late actor was her 'only true hero' in Hollywood. Bates reflected on how Warner's kindness and courage left a lasting mark on her life, especially during a difficult period in her childhood acting career. She said the news of his sudden passing at 54 has left her heartbroken. "This morning, I woke up to the devastating news that I've lost the only true hero I've ever had in this twisted industry," she expressed. " I still can't believe I'm even writing these words. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's name is the very last one I ever imagined hearing in this context." Raven-Symoné Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Malcolm-Jamal Warner Raven-Symoné is also grieving the loss of her former "Cosby Show" co-star, Warner. On July 22, the actress, 39, shared a simple yet powerful tribute on Instagram, posting a black screen with the words 'I love you' alongside a dove emoji. The understated message spoke volumes, reflecting the deep bond she shared with Warner and the heartbreak she feels in the wake of his sudden passing. RIP.
