Gambling Debts thought to be the cause of apparent suicide of Swedish man’s Thai Wife

News Published on 2007-08-08 08:54:08

Police Lieutenant Girasak from Banglamung Police Station was called to a house at the Maerkmai Village 2 in Banglamung on Tuesday Morning after reports of a suicide occurring at the house were received. Police and rescue workers arrived and were met by the Husband of the deceased, Mr. Jesper Semitjow aged 44 from Sweden who discovered the body of his Wife, Khun Por_nsilee aged 32 in the bathroom when he awoke. She had apparently hung herself from the top of the shower unit. Mr. Semitjow removed his Wife’s body from the noose but realized she had passed away some hours before.

He explained to us that his Wife would often make trips to the Casino’s in Poi Pet in Cambodia and had accumulated large debts which she was unable to pay back to unlicensed money lenders who had been pressurizing her to repay the money. Police inspected the body and house and found nothing untoward; however they are continuing to question Mr. Semitjow at this time before they close the case.

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Jatookum and US Dollars taken in House Robbery.

News Published on 2007-08-08 08:51:54

Police Lieutenant Chanootat from Pattaya Police Station was called to house number 439/36 in Soi Gowgarat Condo in Central Pattaya in the early hours of Tuesday Morning after the house owner had reported a break-in. Arriving at the scene, Police were met by Khun Noi aged 34 who was informed by her Neighbor that someone was inside their house. Khun Noi was out at the time and upon her return she found the house had been ransacked and 50 Buddhist Emulates known in Thai as “Jatookum” had been taken along with an undisclosed amount of US Dollars.

There was evidence of blood near one of the windows which is thought to have come from an injury sustained by the suspected thief as he entered the house through a ground floor window. Samples of the blood have been taken by Police who will now do their best to locate the suspect and recover the stolen items.

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Over 1,000 Motorbike Taxi Drivers attend seminar.

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:54:20

Khun Pratip, the Chief of Banglamung District opened a seminar at Pattaya School Number 7 on Monday Morning attended by over 1,000 motorbike drivers who were told to standardize their operations with regards to pricing and in relation to dealing with customers. There have been a number of incidents of late where complaints from Thai and foreign customers who utilize motorbike taxi drivers have been received. Banglamung District would like these licensed motorbike taxi drivers to review their inconsistent pricing structures and to assist in maintaining the relationships between local Thai’s and Tourists, both foreign and Thai. They were also asked to assist Police by reporting any suspicious activities.

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Attend an illegal street racing event on a discussed stretch of road on Highway 7

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:51:12

One of our journalists went undercover over the weekend and joined an illegal street racing event which took place at a disused stretch of road located at the Highway 36 slip road on Highway 7 which leads to Bangkok. Our journalist was able to befriend a group who explained to us that they would often use this stretch of road to race their modified motorbikes. The group are clearly not afraid of the Police and were happy to show off their modified bikes to us in broad daylight.

The group members would often gamble on the outcome of time trials. Eventually Banglamung Police arrived and arrested one of the bike riders whose vehicle was impounded.

The group laughed off the Police presence and vowed to return to the location later this week to continue their illegal race meetings.

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PANG NAKARIN LIVE IN CONCERT AT EMBASSY CLUB PATTAYA

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:48:58

Mini Concert with a joyful man, “Pang” Nakarin Gingsak, to promote his latest album “Dork-Deaw’ at Embassy Club, gave the audience full of fun with old songs and new ones from his latest album. On the 4 August 2007, Embassy Club Pattaya was very crowded again with Mini Concert “Dork-Deaw” , the latest album of “Pang” Nakarin. Pattaya Dailynews arrived at Embassy Club just a little after 10 PM. Embassy beauty girls gave the warm welcome with their personal touch before the Mini Concert started. The atmosphere of the Black Party began with the music from the D.J. to warm up the audience.

Up until after midnight, the music from D.J. had gone quiet as a sign of something was going to happen. The shadow of a man appeared on the stage. Then the spot light started to search around at the front stage. It could not help to make the audience to scream the house down when “Pang” started the song called “Man” from his old album “Leam Thong”, just for a greeting to the Fans of Embassy Club.

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Interactive Tiger attraction opens at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo.

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:53:19

We made our way to the Sriracha Tiger Zoo located 25kms outside of Pattaya on Saturday Morning to check out a new attraction at the Zoo which will surely be of interest to you. The Zoo has created a new enclosure which will allow patrons to interact with the Tigers in a way never seen at this Zoo before. 33 baby tigers aged between 1 and 3 weeks old have been placed in a secure enclosure and for those brave enough, you will be able to touch and even feed milk to the Tigers. If you would like further information you can contact the Sriracha Tiger Zoo on 038 296 556-8 or log on to www.tigerzoo.com

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Navy Soldier arrested in abduction case featured earlier this week.

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:49:47

Two days ago we reported on a story from Sattahip Police Station relating to a case of abduction involving an 8 year old boy who was taken from his family home. His captor informed his family that if they wanted to see their son again they must pay a ransom of 350,000 Baht. Police Lieutenant Colonel Taworn was assigned to the case and he was able to locate the boy before he was harmed. An initial payment of 150,000 Baht was made to the captors and the outstanding balance was due to be paid as soon as the boy was back with his parents.

The exchange of the cash was made and moments before the exchange took place Police were able to locate the boy in an empty apartment near the Utapao Airport after local residents heard the boys screams. We can report that the suspected abductor has now been caught; he is Sergeant Atichart aged 35 who is based at the Sattahip Naval Base.

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AMERICAN MAN FOUND DEAD ON BATHROOM FLOOR CLUTCHING A SYRINGE

News Published on 2007-07-14 08:50:07

An American tourist, who had taken a girl back to his room, was found dead the next morning. When his body was discovered, holding a syringe in his hand, the girl was already gone. The man could have been suffering from an illness or could have been using illegal drugs. Police will analyze the contents left in the syringe and rush to find the girl for further investigation.

On 3 July 2007, at 6:30 AM, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samran Kamwatana, a Pattaya investigator, received a call that a tourist was found dead in Room 612, on the sixth floor, of Yensabai Comdominium, South Pattaya, Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi. Police Colonel Suthin Sabphueng, Superintendent, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Chonaphat Nawaluck, Deputy Superintendent, along with Sawang Boriboon Rescue, rushed to investigate.

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HONDA RACING FEST #3 TO BE HELD AT PIRA PATTAYA CIRCUIT ON 11 AUGUST 2007

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:44:51

Honda Automobile (Thailand) organizes the third Honda Racing Fest and Honda Jazz One Make Race on Saturday, 11 August 2007, at Pira Racing Circuit Pattaya. Mr. Phongsak Lertrudee-Watanawong, Public Relations Manager of Honda Automobiles (Thailand) held a press conference announcing the third Honda Racing Fest which will be held on 11 August 2007 at Pira Racing Circuit Pattaya. This will be the one of the premier motor sport events for speed and racing enthusiasts.

Honda Jazz One Make Race and Honda Pro Cup will be the highlights of the Racing Fest. Mr. Phongsak said that the Honda Jazz One Make Race is for amateur racers who would like to gain more experience in advancing to the professional level by modifying a Honda Jazz in order to upgrade to the standard of safety set by FIA to assure racing in a safe environment.

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American found dead in his South Pattaya Apartment.

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:31:30

Just after 7am on Friday, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samlan from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Yensabai Condominium Complex in South Pattaya to investigate a foreign fatality. Arriving at the scene, Police were met by the girlfriend of the deceased who explained that she had arranged to meet Mr. Humberto Adam Alvarado aged 54 from California, USA who resides in room number 612 on 6th Floor. A taxi had been arranged to take the pair to the Airport in Bangkok as the pair had planned to travel to Chang Mai together.

Mr. Alvarado told the woman to wait for him on the ground floor. He never appeared and many telephone calls went unanswered. She decided to leave along with the Taxi and informed the Security Guard at the Complex to call her when he appeared. She heard nothing and returned to the complex at 7am.

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Tourist Police conduct further Pattaya Beach operation. 42 people arrested.

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:26:17

The new Inspector in charge of the Pattaya Tourist Police Division, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwan, is determined to rid Pattaya Beach of prostitutes and undesirables who use the promenade to conduct their business or to commit crimes against tourists. A team of Tourist Police Officers, Tourist Police Volunteers and Pattaya City Hall Security Officers met at the Dusit Resort in North Pattaya and began their sweep of the entire stretch of Pattaya Beach.

The operation came to an end at the entrance to Walking Street and a total of 41 people were detained and taken to the Tourist Police Station located on the Pratamnuk Mountain. 30 women and 11 transsexuals were arrested... more

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PATTAYA HIGH-RISE PROTESTERS PREVAIL IN COURT

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:23:13

The Bangkok Supreme Administrative Court has given residents of the Jomthien Complex Condotel an important victory in their efforts to stop construction of a high-rise condominium on Jomthien beach. Residents say the construction would block their sea view and violates a Interior Ministry regulation. The 1.15-billion-baht View Talay Jomthien Project 7 would soar 27 storeys or some 81 meters. At present, the project is only at the foundation stage.

In making its decision, the Court sided with an April ruling by the Administrative Court in Rayong. A final hearing on the dispute is slated for next Wednesday, August 8, in the Rayong court.

Residents of Jomtien Complex say that they now enjoy "real magnificent sea views." One resident expressed being "pissed off" over the possible loss of view as well as property value. Many residents say they have considered moving, fearing that they will lose millions of Baht in property value. They say that the new projection should never have started in the first place...more

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