Festive procession
Worshippers on October 18 join in a procession of deities from the Chao Phor Sua (Tiger God) shrine in Bangkok as part of the Vegetarian Festival celebration.
Mud sucks
Fisherman rescues couple
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has applauded the heroism of a fisherman from Krabi who rescued an elderly Norwegian couple stuck in thick mud along the Krabi River, a government spokesman said on October 18.
Prayut said Chat Ubonchinda should be praised for his courage. Chat’s action sets an example for other people to follow, he said. The rescue took place on October 16 when Chat lay face-down in the mud and let the pair put their weight on him so they could pull their legs free.
Forest murder
Suspects surrender to police
Two of the three men suspected of killing a forest protection official in Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum province have surrendered, police said on October 18.
Arthit Klangsin, 31, and Song Klangthong, 38, surrendered at a forest protection unit in Chaiyaphum province on October 18. The remaining suspect, Boonleng Saithongkhoo, 48, is still at large.
Police, military and forestry officials launched a manhunt after Prasit Khummoo, 49, was shot dead. The three suspects were allegedly trying to illegally chop down protected trees.
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Retail robbery
Thieves target store
Police arrested four men. It happened in Samut Prakan on October 18. They robbed two 7-Eleven branches. They stole 20,000 baht and pre-paid phone cards.
Vocabulary
- deity (n): a god or goddess
heroism (n): very great courage
