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As storms wreak havoc across the South, research is still going on at the Surat Thani pond.

Local authorities reported that a senior European tourist’s tour motorboat capsized in the Rajjaprabha Dam’s Ban Ta Khun city of Surat Thani on Saturday, leading to his disappearance.

Rene Mary Corre, time unknown, was among 13 folks on a longtailed ship that was taking a group of 10 European visitors from a wharf to their raft-house on the tank. A trip guide, a caretaker, and the boat’s operator were the other three people.

Strong winds ripped through the neighborhood while the party was taking a cruise around Khao Sam Kloe, and the boat capsized due to high tides. 12 people were rescued by area authorities who were immediately present.

Authorities said they were even checking whether a local visitor boat had been able to locate the missing man. When the tragedy occurred, another group of European tourists were traveling by boat.

One visitor reportedly choked on waters, sending another visitor to Surat Thani while another complained of neck stiffness and was taken to Ban Ta Khun Hospital for a checkup.

The boat’s operator was questioned about the event, and the rest of the visitors were taken to safety up to the wharf.

Officials said that four Phatthalung towns in the north were declared crisis places on Saturday as heavy rainfall continued to batter the area.

Heavy rain and strong winds had a significant impact on people of 57 villages in the regions of Muang, Banphot, Nakharin, and Khuan Khanun.

The worst-hit place was tambon Prangmoo in Muang region, where floods reached 40–50 centimetres, overflowing the storm challenge.

More than 3, 000 homes in Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Chumphon, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, have recently experienced flood.

However, the situation in Chumphon had eased, with 1, 745 communities in Phatthalung and Nakhon Si Thammarat also grappling with great waters.

The department claimed that powerful northern winds swept the Gulf of Thailand, causing heavy rain to cover the southern area.

Surin election on Saturday, Udon Thani, Phetchaburi and Nakhon Si Thammarat follow on Sunday

According to the Election Commission (EC ), the Provincial Administrative Organization ( PAO ) chairman elections in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phetchaburi, and Udon Thani are expected to go smoothly.

EC secretary-general Sawang Boonmee stated that the government are prepared to tackle the elections while traveling to Udon Thani to observe the transfer of ballot papers and products at a polling system in Muang area.

The Pheu Thai Party, the main opposition party, and the People’s Party, the main opposition party, are largely competing for the title. In Udon Thani, over 1.2 million individuals can cast ballots.

According to Mr. Sawang, only two problems have been made so far, and the circumstances are being looked into.

Local leaders in the southwestern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat predicted that the election would be largely obstructed by the recent heavy rainfall.

Voters in some places are expected to cast their ballots in the morning because high tides in the day can cause flooding. Arrangements have been made for flooding.

The provincial government instructed state companies to avoid any events that might cause a 10-minute power outage on Saturday morning in some parts of the country’s Muang district.

Governor Chamnan Chuenta also observed voting at a voting place in the Muang region in Surin, where the weekend’s native PAO president election took place.

Authorities predicted a 60 % participation for voters, which is higher than the 55 % participation in earlier polls. Surin has a voter electorate of more than 1 million individuals.

Following the chairmen’s early resignations before their terms ended on December 19, PAO polls were held in some provinces this season.

Local government managed the process, with the EC solely responsible for setting the time and offering assistance and support. Candidates must submit application forms by February 1 for a nationwide vote to be held from December 23 to February 27.

Both Dr. Boon Vanasin’s daughter and wife give themselves to the authorities.

According to reports, the wife and daughter of Boon Vanasin, the founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group ( THG), who is still at large in China, have reportedly turned themselves in to the police as a result of warrants issued on suspicion of public fraud.

Jaruwan Vanasin, 79, and her child, Nalin, 51, declined to speak to the media on Saturday. They denied all of the claims, and their attorney informed investigators that they had surrendered.

The couple claimed they had no knowledge of the alleged fraudulent plans, that they had not signed any checks, and that their names had been fake.

The 86-year-old Dr. Boon, along with his wife and daughter, were granted bail by the Metropolitan Police Bureau ( MPB) on Friday. Permits were also issued for six other suspects, who were all arrested on Friday.

All of the suspects are accused of defrauding investors of money through Dr. Boon’s clinical ventures.

Dr Boon is also alleged to have forged his former daughter-in-law’s name to secure a product, causing problems estimated at 7.5 billion baht. Dr. Boon is facing charges of common scams, phony saving, money laundering, and issuing false checks, according to the criminal court.

The various defendants have been charged in a similar way. 527 complaints against Dr. Boon were filed at the Huai Khwang officers station between December 2013 and October 2014 by patients who were unable to cash checks he had issued.

Dr Boon used his status as a powerful medical executive to encourage five medical-related projects, including a cancer centre, a wellness centre in Thailand, hospitals in Laos and Vietnam, and a skilled intelligence project, to bring investments.

Over 16 billion baht was invested overall in the five initiatives, with projections of 700 million ringgit in 2023 and 1 billion baht for this year. Although first payments were made, following bills were missed, leading to problems with buyers trying to cash their payments, said a source familiar with the research.

Dr. Boon left Thailand on September 29 after making a trip from Bangkok to Hong Kong before continuing to China, according to Pol Maj Gen Noppasin Poonsawat, assistant director of the MPB.

Dr. Boon allegedly lied to stock market regulators by releasing misleading information that caused an increase in THG’s share value in 2022. The preceding year, he had announced that THG had bought 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccinations from Pfizer for distribution to Thailand. No shipments ever occured.

On Friday, authorities arrested two people linked to Dr Boon’s system at a law firm in Bang Bua Thong city of Nonthaburi. Additionally, they were accused of borrowing money without authorization. Authorities identified them merely as 38-year-old Siriwimol and Jidapha, 53. Seized from them was a Mercedes-Benz.

On Friday, authorities detained two ladies on fraud claims in connection with purchases made by medical billionaire Boon Vanasin at a non-profit organization in Nonthaburi. ( Photo: Metropolitan Police Bureau’s IDMB Facebook

Plai Sak Surin may be returned to Sri Lanka, according to the dog welfare organization.

Plai Sak Surin‘s horns may be cut off, according to an animal welfare organization, and it may be returned to Sri Lanka in his capacity as a goodwill adviser.

After the Thai Elephant Conservation Center ( TECC ) in Lampang issued a statement suggesting Plai Sak Surin’s tusks may need to be shortened because of their impact on his body structure, Roger Lohanan, the Thai Animal Guardians Association’s secretary-general, raised the issue.

Since returning to Thailand after spending 22 times in Sri Lanka, the 31-year-old bull rhinoceros has spent the past 16 months at the TECC doctor. At the age of seven, he was first given to Sri Lanka as a goodwill ambassador in 2001, and in 2023 he was flown up to Thailand for health care.

The animal team suggested Plai Sak Surin’s long horns be removed because they have affected his brain structure, according to the TECC, and this has led to the removal of the problem. Nevertheless, the decision will involve discussion with all appropriate events.

Mr Lohanan questioned who the “relevant events” are and whether this includes the Sri Lankan government. He noted that it is still questionable whether Sri Lanka has relinquished Plai Sak Surin for good or to have him briefly relocated to Thailand for treatment.

His extremely long, curved tusks, which are almost touching the ground, have added pounds to his head, making him struggle and had him having issues, according to Mr. Lohanan.

” This is similar to people developing business illness”.

Long tusks, according to him, are extremely sought-after by both legal and illegal ivory traders because they adversely affect the elephant’s health and even put his life in danger.

He questions the removal of Plai Sak Surin’s horns and whether the rhinoceros will eventually be returned to Sri Lanka, despite the fact that he approves of the plan.

Mr. Lohanan demanded that the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation take international laws into consideration and give lucid solutions to the consumer.

According to TECC producer Taweepoke Angkawanish, Plai Sak Surin has suffered from both internal and external health problems, including a cataract-like situation in his right eye, a twisted before left foot, and impaired liver function. Treatments have steadily improved his condition.

However, the elephant’s excessively long tusks are affecting his body structure, particularly the muscles around his head and neck. A plan to shorten his tusks ‘ length is being discussed in discussions.

Due to the discussion surrounding Cambodia MoU, there are spotlights on less popular islands in the news.

The local Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ) office, which has launched a new campaign to promote the island’s attractions during the peak season from now until April, claims that TRAT- Koh Kut has many interesting beaches to offer that are frequently overlooked.

The seas, beaches, sky, forests, and oceans are at their most stunning during the daytime, according to Korakot Opas, chairman of the Invoice company in the eastern state of Trat. Daily ferry service runs between the mainland and Koh Kut.

Due to the controversy surrounding a memorandum of understanding ( MoU) that Cambodia and Cambodia signed in 2001 to resolve competing maritime claims, the island has been in daily news. The Thai government has argued that there is no debate over area sovereignty.

Koh Kut is the northernmost area in Thai lakes and ranks as one of the country’s most picturesque territories, said Mr Korakot.

Most shores on the island are considered some of Thailand’s most lovely, including Khlong Rahan, Khlong Yai Ki, Khlong Mat, Ta Phao, and Khlong Chao beaches, said Mr Korakot.

Khlong Rahan, for example, features a tiny bay providing harmony and peace, while remaining readily available for visitors, he said.

Khlong Yai Ki, however, provides both river and lake perspectives, and offers serenity due to strict rules that prohibit properties near the beach, he said.

The dust is real white and good, making a drop in the water at this beach amazing, he added.

Visitors can visit Khlong Mat shore, which is close to Koh Kut’s oldest fishing group, to learn about the culture and produce fresh seafood there.

Aside from these better-known shores, there are lesser-known or even “unseen” shores waiting to be explored, including Ngam Kho, Sai Daeng, Ao Bang Bao, Ta Khian, Khlong Hin, and Ao Phrao.

Ao Phrao is the farthest shore on the island, said Mr Korakot.

” Every beach]on this island ] offers a magnificent sunset view”, he added.

The area has only around 1, 600 hotel rooms, as regional tourism businesses focus on promoting tourism and low-carbon hospitality, said Phlapphueng Pheomsap, chairman of the Koh Kut tourism team.

In 2023, Koh Kut welcomed a full of 291, 214 guests, who generated 2.87 billion ringgit in tourism money. From January to September this time, the area received 232, 114 travellers and recorded 2.82 billion ringgit in tourism income.

Bang Bao, one of the “unseen” shores on Koh Kut. ( Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand Trat office )

Umphang assistant district chief was the one who drove the pickup that struck the teenager’s motorcycle.

After two youngsters died in a traffic accident they blamed on a lieutenant district chief, more than 50 people of Umphang community in Tak state gathered at a nearby police stop on Saturday to require justice.

When a charcoal Toyota pickup vehicle driven by a person referred to as Pimnara, the assistant district chief, collided with a scooter that three teenagers were riding on Friday night, identified as Ekapop and Worakan, both 17 and Kanida, both 16 years old.

Worakan and Kanida were seriously wounded and taken to the hospital, while Ekapop passed away. Worakan eventually succumbed to accidents.

On the Mae Sot-Umphang Road, where poor light may have caused the incident, Ms. Pimnara was driving, according to authorities.

Due to the vehicle’s state position, Umphang residents expressed worry that the situation might not be handled pretty. Additionally, they demand that she undergo a blood alcohol check.