https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhy WAS it NOT clearly racially motivated. Seems to me a white person was targeted. I don't see that there was any randomness to this. This was clearly not a random killing. Seems to me Nowak was targeted. "Digwa was CORRECTLY charged with murder because he killed a person, the race, faith or ethnicity of whom was irrelevant." Well it wasn't another Sikh or Indian person so you are saying choosing Nowak being chosen was pure bad luck on his part. You don't go around with an 8.5 inch long knife for religious purposes so why was he armed with a large knife?Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:39:10 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/british-mp-seeks-foreign-office-help-for-injured-tourist-in-thailand-r2193/A Birmingham MP has requested an urgent meeting with the Foreign Office after a 20-year-old British man suffered severe brain injuries when he fell from a moving pick-up truck in Pattaya, Thailand. Ethan Lacey, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, was visiting his cousin when he went missing last month and was later found in intensive care. Get today's headlines by email Speaking in the House of Commons, Erdington Labour MP Paulette Hamilton said she was requesting an “urgent meeting with the relevant Foreign Office minister to discuss immediate support for Ethan and his family”. The family is currently raising money and attempting to secure personal loans to cover medical expenses in Thailand and the cost of a specialist flight back to the UK. Lacey sustained three bleeds on the brain, a broken jaw, a fractured neck, and injuries to his shoulder, arm and hand following the fall. His relatives have said they still do not know exactly what happened. According to his family, Lacey had originally planned to stay in Thailand for four weeks and had travel insurance covering that period. However, he extended his trip shortly before the accident and forgot to renew his insurance after deciding not to return home as scheduled because flights were expensive. His father, Kevin Lacey, said the mention of his son’s case in Parliament was “positive”. He added that the ongoing cost of hospital treatment was making it increasingly difficult to raise enough money to bring Ethan home. Despite the severity of his injuries, Lacey is showing signs of progress. His father said he has started moving his hands and fingers. He has also been issued with a “fit to fly” certificate on special grounds, although he will require a doctor, nurse and medic to accompany him during the journey. The case has highlighted the financial challenges faced by families when serious medical emergencies occur overseas without valid travel insurance. The family continues to seek support while Ethan remains in hospital in Thailand. The BBC reported that doctors will continue to monitor Lacey’s recovery as arrangements are explored for his return to the UK. His father said the family’s priority is to reunite him with his three-year-old daughter as soon as possible. Picture courtesy of The BBC Related stories UK-family-appeals-to-bring-crash-victim-home-from-Thailand Brit-taken-off-life-support-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Brit-tourist-critical-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Foreigner-hurt-after-jumping-from-pickup-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now BBC 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:38:16 +0000A Birmingham MP has requested an urgent meeting with the Foreign Office after a 20-year-old British man suffered severe brain injuries when he fell from a moving pick-up truck in Pattaya, Thailand. Ethan Lacey, from Castle Vale, Birmingham, was visiting his cousin when he went missing last month and was later found in intensive care. Get today's headlines by email Speaking in the House of Commons, Erdington Labour MP Paulette Hamilton said she was requesting an “urgent meeting with the relevant Foreign Office minister to discuss immediate support for Ethan and his family”. The family is currently raising money and attempting to secure personal loans to cover medical expenses in Thailand and the cost of a specialist flight back to the UK. Lacey sustained three bleeds on the brain, a broken jaw, a fractured neck, and injuries to his shoulder, arm and hand following the fall. His relatives have said they still do not know exactly what happened. According to his family, Lacey had originally planned to stay in Thailand for four weeks and had travel insurance covering that period. However, he extended his trip shortly before the accident and forgot to renew his insurance after deciding not to return home as scheduled because flights were expensive. His father, Kevin Lacey, said the mention of his son’s case in Parliament was “positive”. He added that the ongoing cost of hospital treatment was making it increasingly difficult to raise enough money to bring Ethan home. Despite the severity of his injuries, Lacey is showing signs of progress. His father said he has started moving his hands and fingers. He has also been issued with a “fit to fly” certificate on special grounds, although he will require a doctor, nurse and medic to accompany him during the journey. The case has highlighted the financial challenges faced by families when serious medical emergencies occur overseas without valid travel insurance. The family continues to seek support while Ethan remains in hospital in Thailand. The BBC reported that doctors will continue to monitor Lacey’s recovery as arrangements are explored for his return to the UK. His father said the family’s priority is to reunite him with his three-year-old daughter as soon as possible. Picture courtesy of The BBC Related stories UK-family-appeals-to-bring-crash-victim-home-from-Thailand Brit-taken-off-life-support-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Brit-tourist-critical-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Foreigner-hurt-after-jumping-from-pickup-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now BBC 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:38:16 +0000You know, Folks, ... During the past 24+ hours, nothing but perfect and unequivocal CLARITY has been playing on my mind. And, fortunately, this has resulted in just one song.....playing over and over inside my head.... I know you know the one..... And so, here it is: Please.... Please do NOT tell me that this song lacks CLARITY..... Give me a QUESTION-MARK emoji if you require further clarification..... Thank you.... GammaFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:34:57 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/lao-national-arrested-for-2256-day-overstay-r2192/A 23-year-old Lao national has been arrested in Ubon Ratchathani after authorities discovered he had remained in Thailand for 2,256 days beyond his permitted stay, equivalent to approximately six years and two months. Immigration officers have transferred the suspect to police for legal proceedings and eventual deportation. Get today's headlines by email The arrest took place on 5 June 2026 as part of an intensified immigration enforcement campaign led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Pairat Phukcharoen, Commander of Immigration Division 4, together with Pol. Col. Samran Klanma, Superintendent of Ubon Ratchathani Immigration, and Pol. Lt. Col. Nopparat Yangdamrong, Deputy Superintendent of Ubon Ratchathani Immigration. Authorities said investigation teams were instructed to inspect high-risk locations across the province to prevent and suppress offences linked to the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and other crimes affecting national security. The operation was led by Pol. Lt. Col. Ying Wasana Thepprasit, Inspector at Ubon Ratchathani Immigration, supported by an investigation team directed by Pol. Capt. Pricha Praking. Following intelligence gathering and field investigations, officers located and arrested Mr Khamphouan, who has no surname recorded, a ladyboy and Lao citizen aged 23. A detailed examination of his passport and immigration records through the immigration information database confirmed that he had overstayed his permitted period of stay in Thailand. Officials confirmed that the overstay period totalled 2,256 days. Officers formally informed Mr Khamphouan of his rights and the charge of remaining in the Kingdom beyond the period authorised. The suspect was subsequently handed over, together with supporting evidence and database records, to investigators at Chong Mek Police Station in Sirindhorn district, Ubon Ratchathani province, for further legal action. Naewna reported that after completing the legal process, Mr Khamphouan will be transferred back to immigration authorities for deportation. His details will also be entered into the immigration blacklist system, preventing his return to Thailand for 10 years as specified under Thai law. Picture courtesy of Naewna Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:27:12 +0000A 23-year-old Lao national has been arrested in Ubon Ratchathani after authorities discovered he had remained in Thailand for 2,256 days beyond his permitted stay, equivalent to approximately six years and two months. Immigration officers have transferred the suspect to police for legal proceedings and eventual deportation. Get today's headlines by email The arrest took place on 5 June 2026 as part of an intensified immigration enforcement campaign led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Pairat Phukcharoen, Commander of Immigration Division 4, together with Pol. Col. Samran Klanma, Superintendent of Ubon Ratchathani Immigration, and Pol. Lt. Col. Nopparat Yangdamrong, Deputy Superintendent of Ubon Ratchathani Immigration. Authorities said investigation teams were instructed to inspect high-risk locations across the province to prevent and suppress offences linked to the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and other crimes affecting national security. The operation was led by Pol. Lt. Col. Ying Wasana Thepprasit, Inspector at Ubon Ratchathani Immigration, supported by an investigation team directed by Pol. Capt. Pricha Praking. Following intelligence gathering and field investigations, officers located and arrested Mr Khamphouan, who has no surname recorded, a ladyboy and Lao citizen aged 23. A detailed examination of his passport and immigration records through the immigration information database confirmed that he had overstayed his permitted period of stay in Thailand. Officials confirmed that the overstay period totalled 2,256 days. Officers formally informed Mr Khamphouan of his rights and the charge of remaining in the Kingdom beyond the period authorised. The suspect was subsequently handed over, together with supporting evidence and database records, to investigators at Chong Mek Police Station in Sirindhorn district, Ubon Ratchathani province, for further legal action. Naewna reported that after completing the legal process, Mr Khamphouan will be transferred back to immigration authorities for deportation. His details will also be entered into the immigration blacklist system, preventing his return to Thailand for 10 years as specified under Thai law. Picture courtesy of Naewna Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:27:12 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/bolt-driver-sentenced-after-assaulting-japanese-man-r2191/A Bangkok court has sentenced a 23-year-old Bolt driver to one month in prison and fined him 5,000 baht for assaulting a Japanese man following an argument during a journey booked through the ride-hailing application. The prison sentence was suspended for one year. Get today's headlines by email The case involved Japanese national Mr Hiroyuki Fukada, who booked a Bolt vehicle from Soi Ratchaprarop 14 to travel to Soi Sukhumvit 45. The vehicle was a grey MG registered in Bangkok. According to the complaint, traffic was heavily congested when the vehicle reached the area where the incident occurred. The driver instructed the passenger to leave the vehicle at that location. As Mr Fukada was getting out of the car, the driver allegedly exited the vehicle and physically attacked him. The victim reported being punched in the head several times and sustained injuries as a result. Mr Fukada subsequently filed a complaint with investigators at Thong Lor Police Station and requested that legal action be pursued until the case reached its conclusion. On 4 June, senior Metropolitan Police Bureau officers ordered an investigation into the incident. Investigators identified the suspect as 23-year-old Dwit Chusongdej and accelerated efforts to locate him. The suspect later surrendered to investigators at Thong Lor Police Station. During questioning, he stated that the dispute stemmed from an argument over words exchanged between the two men. He claimed he became angry after being insulted and acted in a fit of rage. Police charged the suspect with causing bodily harm resulting in physical or mental injury to another person, using a vehicle contrary to its registered classification and driving without a public transport driving licence. Investigators imposed a 3,000-baht fine for the offences relating to vehicle registration and the lack of a public transport driving licence. The assault charge was then forwarded for prosecution at South Bangkok District Court. At 9am on 5 June, the court heard the case and found the defendant guilty. The court sentenced him to one month in prison and imposed a fine of 5,000 baht, with the custodial sentence suspended for one year. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Related story Bolt-driver-charged-after-assaulting-Japanese-national-in-Bangkok Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:20:27 +0000A Bangkok court has sentenced a 23-year-old Bolt driver to one month in prison and fined him 5,000 baht for assaulting a Japanese man following an argument during a journey booked through the ride-hailing application. The prison sentence was suspended for one year. Get today's headlines by email The case involved Japanese national Mr Hiroyuki Fukada, who booked a Bolt vehicle from Soi Ratchaprarop 14 to travel to Soi Sukhumvit 45. The vehicle was a grey MG registered in Bangkok. According to the complaint, traffic was heavily congested when the vehicle reached the area where the incident occurred. The driver instructed the passenger to leave the vehicle at that location. As Mr Fukada was getting out of the car, the driver allegedly exited the vehicle and physically attacked him. The victim reported being punched in the head several times and sustained injuries as a result. Mr Fukada subsequently filed a complaint with investigators at Thong Lor Police Station and requested that legal action be pursued until the case reached its conclusion. On 4 June, senior Metropolitan Police Bureau officers ordered an investigation into the incident. Investigators identified the suspect as 23-year-old Dwit Chusongdej and accelerated efforts to locate him. The suspect later surrendered to investigators at Thong Lor Police Station. During questioning, he stated that the dispute stemmed from an argument over words exchanged between the two men. He claimed he became angry after being insulted and acted in a fit of rage. Police charged the suspect with causing bodily harm resulting in physical or mental injury to another person, using a vehicle contrary to its registered classification and driving without a public transport driving licence. Investigators imposed a 3,000-baht fine for the offences relating to vehicle registration and the lack of a public transport driving licence. The assault charge was then forwarded for prosecution at South Bangkok District Court. At 9am on 5 June, the court heard the case and found the defendant guilty. The court sentenced him to one month in prison and imposed a fine of 5,000 baht, with the custodial sentence suspended for one year. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Related story Bolt-driver-charged-after-assaulting-Japanese-national-in-Bangkok Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:20:27 +0000You're talking tripe! Here are some definitions of 'patronising' – language can be beautiful, but it conveys meaning. Please let us know how yours differs and why... Definitions of Patronising..... 'Patronising' (or 'patronising' in US English) is an adjective describing behaviour that shows a superior attitude. It involves treating someone with a false or condescending display of kindness, speaking to them as if they are less intelligent, capable, or important than you speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: acting as if you are more important than other people showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others : marked by condescension – Merriam-Webster speaking or behaving towards someone in a way that seems superficially friendly but actually displays an underlying sense of superiority. It usually involves talking down to someone or treating them as if they are less capable, intelligent, or important than you showing that you think you are better or more intelligent than somebody else (synonym: superior) According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), patronising (or patronizing) is an adjective used to describe someone who behaves or speaks toward others in a way that seems friendly, but which reveals an underlying feeling of superiority. [1, 2] It involves treating someone as if they are less intelligent, less capable, or less important than you, often masked as a gesture of kindness or "talking down" to them patronize | ˈpatrənʌɪz | (British also patronise) verb [with object] 1 treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority: she was determined not to be put down or patronized.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:08:47 +0000In your mind maybe? The murderer himself called in the assault to the emergency services, claiming he had been racially assaulted. This was after he had fatally stabbed the victim. Accordingly, the cops, apparently arriving about 20 minutes later, responded to what had been reported. Where does that leave your "critical minute-plus" theory? Whatever that is. So here we are, doing the usual Sunday morning quarterbacking a violent assault that ended in murder, where the murderer has been found guilty. Yet we're still braying for "justice" and the full bodycam footage in order to prove some farcical claims of two-tier policing. That the white man is being oppressed. To bolster some fanciful idea that the police, and by some quantum leap of imagination, the Prime Minister, is ultimately responsible for the murder of a white guy. Anyway, back to reality. Outwith the righteous indignation and disgust being expressed by many here, what would they have done if they had been there, at the scene, before the hapless police turned up? Restraining the perpetrator? Triaging the victim? Applying CPR? No. Filming the scene on your bloody smartphone and uploading to x, y and z before scuttling off as the sirens got closer and the flashes of blue light could be seen. All very public spirited of you. Honking loudly after the fact while bereft of facts. Bunch of bloody Nigels.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:07:46 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-men-arrested-after-robbery-attempt-in-tak-r2190/Three Chinese men were arrested in Tak province on 5 June after allegedly attempting to rob passing motorists and damaging vehicles, including a police patrol car, while trying to escape after crossing into Thailand from Myanmar. Get today's headlines by email Police from Phop Phra Police Station received reports from local residents that three foreign men were stopping vehicles, attempting to steal property, and damaging cars and motorcycles on the Ban Sap Anan-Ban Pha Di road in Ruam Thai Phatthana subdistrict, Phop Phra district, Tak province. Officers, accompanied by village officials, travelled to the scene to investigate. They found the three suspects hiding in roadside grass. As the police patrol vehicle approached, the suspects allegedly jumped out from their hiding place and threw sticks and stones at the vehicle. The attack damaged the police car, shattering part of its windscreen. Police managed to restrain and arrest the three men after a difficult struggle. They were later identified as Yang Luta, 28, Feng Zhengdao, 31, and Hu Pan, 32, all Chinese nationals. During questioning, the suspects reportedly told investigators that they had been lured to work in Myanmar. After returning to Thailand, they had no money and decided to rob passing motorists in an attempt to escape. Pictures courtesy of Daily News According to police, the men damaged several vehicles, including the police patrol car that responded to the incident. The windscreens of two vehicles were broken. Investigators also allege that the suspects intended to seize a motorcycle to continue their escape. The arrests brought the incident to an end without reports of serious injuries. Local authorities secured the area and took the suspects into custody for further investigation. Daily News reported that police transferred all three men to investigators at Phop Phra Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding their movements between Myanmar and Thailand, as well as the alleged offences committed on the roadside in Tak province. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:07:26 +0000Three Chinese men were arrested in Tak province on 5 June after allegedly attempting to rob passing motorists and damaging vehicles, including a police patrol car, while trying to escape after crossing into Thailand from Myanmar. Get today's headlines by email Police from Phop Phra Police Station received reports from local residents that three foreign men were stopping vehicles, attempting to steal property, and damaging cars and motorcycles on the Ban Sap Anan-Ban Pha Di road in Ruam Thai Phatthana subdistrict, Phop Phra district, Tak province. Officers, accompanied by village officials, travelled to the scene to investigate. They found the three suspects hiding in roadside grass. As the police patrol vehicle approached, the suspects allegedly jumped out from their hiding place and threw sticks and stones at the vehicle. The attack damaged the police car, shattering part of its windscreen. Police managed to restrain and arrest the three men after a difficult struggle. They were later identified as Yang Luta, 28, Feng Zhengdao, 31, and Hu Pan, 32, all Chinese nationals. During questioning, the suspects reportedly told investigators that they had been lured to work in Myanmar. After returning to Thailand, they had no money and decided to rob passing motorists in an attempt to escape. Pictures courtesy of Daily News According to police, the men damaged several vehicles, including the police patrol car that responded to the incident. The windscreens of two vehicles were broken. Investigators also allege that the suspects intended to seize a motorcycle to continue their escape. The arrests brought the incident to an end without reports of serious injuries. Local authorities secured the area and took the suspects into custody for further investigation. Daily News reported that police transferred all three men to investigators at Phop Phra Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding their movements between Myanmar and Thailand, as well as the alleged offences committed on the roadside in Tak province. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:07:26 +0000ServantFri, 05 Jun 2026 22:04:20 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/srt-to-tender-atp-safety-system-for-diesel-trains-r2189/The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to launch a tender worth approximately 1.003 billion baht to procure and install an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on 117 diesel trains currently in service. The move is aimed at reducing accidents, improving operational safety and minimising risks caused by human error. Get today's headlines by email Acting SRT Governor Anan Photnimdaeng said the decision follows the recent train collision with a public bus at the Makkasan crossing. The incident was reported to the railway board, which instructed officials to accelerate safety improvements and coordinate with relevant agencies to address safety concerns across the rail network. According to Anan, the primary cause of the crash was human error. As a result, the SRT is seeking additional technological safeguards to reduce risks and prevent dangerous incidents, while enhancing passenger safety. The railway has selected the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system based on the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 standard. The same system is already used on Bangkok’s Red Line suburban railway. ATP is an internationally recognised safety system that is widely deployed in several countries. The system is installed both along railway tracks and on trains. It monitors train operations and controls speed. If a driver exceeds the permitted speed, the system issues an audible warning. Should the train continue above the safe limit, ATP gradually reduces speed and can ultimately apply emergency braking automatically to prevent accidents. The system is designed specifically to reduce accidents caused by human error. On the rolling stock side, ATP has already been installed on 120 locomotives. These include 50 QSY diesel-electric locomotives that were delivered with the system already fitted, and 70 older locomotives that were upgraded previously. The ATP installation programme is also progressing on railway infrastructure. The SRT is currently fitting the system across all routes included in Phase 1 of the double-track railway project. More than 300 kilometres of track have already been equipped with ATP technology. Testing is scheduled to begin on completed sections, with the railway planning to introduce the system route by route rather than waiting for simultaneous activation across the entire network. The SRT aims to begin operations on the eastern route first during 2026. SiamRath reported that Anan noted that installation of ATP on the 70 upgraded locomotives began in 2021 with a budget of approximately 452 million baht. The next phase will focus on the 117 diesel trains, with an estimated project value of 1.003 billion baht. Picture courtesy of SiamRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamRath 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:55:07 +0000The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to launch a tender worth approximately 1.003 billion baht to procure and install an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on 117 diesel trains currently in service. The move is aimed at reducing accidents, improving operational safety and minimising risks caused by human error. Get today's headlines by email Acting SRT Governor Anan Photnimdaeng said the decision follows the recent train collision with a public bus at the Makkasan crossing. The incident was reported to the railway board, which instructed officials to accelerate safety improvements and coordinate with relevant agencies to address safety concerns across the rail network. According to Anan, the primary cause of the crash was human error. As a result, the SRT is seeking additional technological safeguards to reduce risks and prevent dangerous incidents, while enhancing passenger safety. The railway has selected the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system based on the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 standard. The same system is already used on Bangkok’s Red Line suburban railway. ATP is an internationally recognised safety system that is widely deployed in several countries. The system is installed both along railway tracks and on trains. It monitors train operations and controls speed. If a driver exceeds the permitted speed, the system issues an audible warning. Should the train continue above the safe limit, ATP gradually reduces speed and can ultimately apply emergency braking automatically to prevent accidents. The system is designed specifically to reduce accidents caused by human error. On the rolling stock side, ATP has already been installed on 120 locomotives. These include 50 QSY diesel-electric locomotives that were delivered with the system already fitted, and 70 older locomotives that were upgraded previously. The ATP installation programme is also progressing on railway infrastructure. The SRT is currently fitting the system across all routes included in Phase 1 of the double-track railway project. More than 300 kilometres of track have already been equipped with ATP technology. Testing is scheduled to begin on completed sections, with the railway planning to introduce the system route by route rather than waiting for simultaneous activation across the entire network. The SRT aims to begin operations on the eastern route first during 2026. SiamRath reported that Anan noted that installation of ATP on the 70 upgraded locomotives began in 2021 with a budget of approximately 452 million baht. The next phase will focus on the 117 diesel trains, with an estimated project value of 1.003 billion baht. Picture courtesy of SiamRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamRath 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 21:55:07 +0000Last time I was in Pattaya I bought a rainbow helmet so I could wear it when I called Grab motorbike taxi It was colourful and stood out and provides a diversity theme , oh don't be homophobic!!!!Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:53:52 +0000That's not really a Thailand problem, it is probably a kid with a problem back home, or maybe just another fake oneFri, 05 Jun 2026 21:53:08 +0000You are passing another Fox ! Oh what nostalgia, Linfox .... Lindsay Fox Oh please leave the past in the past as I tell to many reminiscing about the "good times"Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:49:51 +0000Have you tried typing in Bluetooth to the pc search tab bottom left.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:49:17 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-workers-escape-chinese-scam-hideout-in-poipet-r2188/Three Thai nationals who said they were victims of a call centre scam operation were arrested after illegally crossing the Thai-Cambodian border into Sa Kaeo province, following the reported collapse of a Chinese-run criminal network in Poipet. Get today's headlines by email On 5 June, Col Bancha Chancharat, Deputy Commander of the Burapha Task Force, and Col Chainarong Kasi, Commander of the Aranyaprathet Task Force, ordered intensified patrols along the Thai-Cambodian border between checkpoints A.13 and A.14 in Ban Dong Ngu, Pa Rai subdistrict, Aranyaprathet district. Soldiers from Ranger Company 1201 spotted a group of people crawling through barbed-wire fencing and wading across Khlong Luek into Thailand. Officers arrested three Thai nationals: Nakhon, 32, from Phayao; Monchai, 25, from Phetchabun; and Worarat, 26, from Trang. None were carrying passports or border crossing documents. During questioning, the three claimed they had been recruited by a call centre scam network after responding to job advertisements in a Facebook group called “Jobs in Poipet” in January. They said an administrator offered them work responding to messages in so-called “virtual girlfriend” scams designed to persuade victims to invest money. According to their statements, they travelled to the Aranyaprathet bus terminal, where they were collected and taken across the border through an unofficial crossing point. Cambodian guides then escorted them to a building in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province, where they were employed by what they described as a Chinese criminal syndicate. One of the workers said the group had been carrying out fraudulent activities since the start of the year. In late May, Cambodian authorities launched a major crackdown on foreign workers linked to scam operations, prompting the Chinese organisers to move employees into a rented property in Poipet and keep them hidden from 20 May until 3 June. The woman said Cambodian police later prepared to search the property on 4 June. After learning of the planned raid, the organisers allegedly abandoned the workers, opened the doors and told them to fend for themselves. The three said they asked local Cambodian residents for directions before making their way on foot to the border. They crossed through natural routes, climbed through barbed wire and waded across Khlong Luek before being intercepted by Thai ranger forces. The Daily News reported that officials said initial checks found no outstanding arrest warrants or case identification records linked to the three individuals. They were transferred to investigators at Khlong Luek Police Station to face charges of illegal entry and to assist authorities with efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for recruiting workers into the scam network. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:46:52 +0000Three Thai nationals who said they were victims of a call centre scam operation were arrested after illegally crossing the Thai-Cambodian border into Sa Kaeo province, following the reported collapse of a Chinese-run criminal network in Poipet. Get today's headlines by email On 5 June, Col Bancha Chancharat, Deputy Commander of the Burapha Task Force, and Col Chainarong Kasi, Commander of the Aranyaprathet Task Force, ordered intensified patrols along the Thai-Cambodian border between checkpoints A.13 and A.14 in Ban Dong Ngu, Pa Rai subdistrict, Aranyaprathet district. Soldiers from Ranger Company 1201 spotted a group of people crawling through barbed-wire fencing and wading across Khlong Luek into Thailand. Officers arrested three Thai nationals: Nakhon, 32, from Phayao; Monchai, 25, from Phetchabun; and Worarat, 26, from Trang. None were carrying passports or border crossing documents. During questioning, the three claimed they had been recruited by a call centre scam network after responding to job advertisements in a Facebook group called “Jobs in Poipet” in January. They said an administrator offered them work responding to messages in so-called “virtual girlfriend” scams designed to persuade victims to invest money. According to their statements, they travelled to the Aranyaprathet bus terminal, where they were collected and taken across the border through an unofficial crossing point. Cambodian guides then escorted them to a building in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey province, where they were employed by what they described as a Chinese criminal syndicate. One of the workers said the group had been carrying out fraudulent activities since the start of the year. In late May, Cambodian authorities launched a major crackdown on foreign workers linked to scam operations, prompting the Chinese organisers to move employees into a rented property in Poipet and keep them hidden from 20 May until 3 June. The woman said Cambodian police later prepared to search the property on 4 June. After learning of the planned raid, the organisers allegedly abandoned the workers, opened the doors and told them to fend for themselves. The three said they asked local Cambodian residents for directions before making their way on foot to the border. They crossed through natural routes, climbed through barbed wire and waded across Khlong Luek before being intercepted by Thai ranger forces. The Daily News reported that officials said initial checks found no outstanding arrest warrants or case identification records linked to the three individuals. They were transferred to investigators at Khlong Luek Police Station to face charges of illegal entry and to assist authorities with efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for recruiting workers into the scam network. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 21:46:52 +0000Can they do any worse than your hero trumpstein?Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:42:46 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-probe-suspected-foreign-nominee-firms-in-pai-r2187/Authorities launched a multi-agency operation in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, targeting suspected foreign nominee business networks accused of concealing ownership structures and depriving local residents of business opportunities. The operation resulted in the arrest of three foreign nationals and searches at five locations linked to suspected illegal business activities. Get today's headlines by email Operation Protect Pai, “Crush Nominees” was carried out under policies aimed at tackling foreign business violations, nominee arrangements, illegal employment and offences affecting Thailand’s economic security. The action followed complaints from local residents alleging that foreign investors were operating businesses in the area through Thai nominees and competing unfairly with local entrepreneurs. At 09.30 hrs on 5 June, senior officials gathered outside Pai Police Station to launch the operation. Those attending included Police Lieutenant General Kritthaphon Yeesakhon, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, Police Major General Worapong Khamlue, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, and Niwat Ngamthara, Deputy Governor of Mae Hong Son province. Officers from immigration, tourist police, district administration, employment, commerce, land and security agencies also took part. Investigators inspected five business premises and reviewed work permits, company registrations and ownership records. Authorities said intelligence gathering indicated that some companies may have been established with Thai shareholders acting on behalf of foreign investors, allowing foreign nationals to control businesses while concealing their involvement. Among those arrested was Israeli national Mr. Goren, who was questioned the day before and was subject to a warrant issued by the Pai branch of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court. He faces allegations of providing false information to officials and offences under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) relating to the use of nominee arrangements in the operation of a business. US national identified only as Mr. Frank was arrested on charges of working without a work permit and failing to report the accommodation of foreign nationals within the legally required timeframe. Spanish national Ms. Natalia was arrested on a charge of working without a work permit. Police Lieutenant General Kritthaphon said investigators had identified evidence suggesting that Galco Co., Ltd. operated through a nominee structure involving Thai and foreign shareholders. Authorities named Jinda Chitrat and Nattanon Chitrat as Thai shareholders under investigation and said evidence had been gathered to obtain an arrest warrant for Goren and bring possible charges against Jinda and Nattanon. Investigators are also examining Pai Kiang Fah Co., Ltd., which is alleged to have a similar ownership structure. Authorities claim foreign nationals associated with the company were involved without valid work permits and that the company may have been established to obtain Non-Immigrant B visas, provide false information to officials and facilitate land ownership arrangements designed to circumvent Thai law. Daily News reported that officials said evidence collected during the searches will be used to expand the investigation into connected individuals and businesses. Authorities from Mae Hong Son Provincial Police and partner agencies will continue examining all aspects of the suspected network and pursue legal action against those found to have violated the law. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Related story Israeli-businessman-arrested-over-Pai-studio-operation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:39:53 +0000Authorities launched a multi-agency operation in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, targeting suspected foreign nominee business networks accused of concealing ownership structures and depriving local residents of business opportunities. The operation resulted in the arrest of three foreign nationals and searches at five locations linked to suspected illegal business activities. Get today's headlines by email Operation Protect Pai, “Crush Nominees” was carried out under policies aimed at tackling foreign business violations, nominee arrangements, illegal employment and offences affecting Thailand’s economic security. The action followed complaints from local residents alleging that foreign investors were operating businesses in the area through Thai nominees and competing unfairly with local entrepreneurs. At 09.30 hrs on 5 June, senior officials gathered outside Pai Police Station to launch the operation. Those attending included Police Lieutenant General Kritthaphon Yeesakhon, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, Police Major General Worapong Khamlue, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, and Niwat Ngamthara, Deputy Governor of Mae Hong Son province. Officers from immigration, tourist police, district administration, employment, commerce, land and security agencies also took part. Investigators inspected five business premises and reviewed work permits, company registrations and ownership records. Authorities said intelligence gathering indicated that some companies may have been established with Thai shareholders acting on behalf of foreign investors, allowing foreign nationals to control businesses while concealing their involvement. Among those arrested was Israeli national Mr. Goren, who was questioned the day before and was subject to a warrant issued by the Pai branch of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court. He faces allegations of providing false information to officials and offences under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) relating to the use of nominee arrangements in the operation of a business. US national identified only as Mr. Frank was arrested on charges of working without a work permit and failing to report the accommodation of foreign nationals within the legally required timeframe. Spanish national Ms. Natalia was arrested on a charge of working without a work permit. Police Lieutenant General Kritthaphon said investigators had identified evidence suggesting that Galco Co., Ltd. operated through a nominee structure involving Thai and foreign shareholders. Authorities named Jinda Chitrat and Nattanon Chitrat as Thai shareholders under investigation and said evidence had been gathered to obtain an arrest warrant for Goren and bring possible charges against Jinda and Nattanon. Investigators are also examining Pai Kiang Fah Co., Ltd., which is alleged to have a similar ownership structure. Authorities claim foreign nationals associated with the company were involved without valid work permits and that the company may have been established to obtain Non-Immigrant B visas, provide false information to officials and facilitate land ownership arrangements designed to circumvent Thai law. Daily News reported that officials said evidence collected during the searches will be used to expand the investigation into connected individuals and businesses. Authorities from Mae Hong Son Provincial Police and partner agencies will continue examining all aspects of the suspected network and pursue legal action against those found to have violated the law. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Related story Israeli-businessman-arrested-over-Pai-studio-operation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 6 June 2026 View full articleFri, 05 Jun 2026 21:39:53 +0000It sends the same message as pretty much every other nation, don't break the law. Has "Pepsi, Carlsberg or Kingsgate" been found guilty of using illegal structures and Thai nominees to establish their business or build factories in Thailand? All three operate through legal, Thai-owned, local subsidiaries. You see the red and yellow "Linfox" trucks that do Lotus's supply logistics? Yes, they are a Thai subsidiary of an Australian transport company that's been legally operating here for decades already.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:38:44 +0000