https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandenhttps://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-air-force-drills-anti-drone-defences-r2086/The Royal Thai Air Force has stepped up security preparations by deploying a specialised anti-drone unit to participate in intensive joint military exercises aimed at countering modern aerial threats over Thailand. The exercises focused on the use of advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems, including radio frequency weapons and high-technology ammunition systems designed to detect, track and intercept hostile drones quickly and accurately. Get today's headlines by email On 26 May 2026, the Royal Thai Air Force announced the operation through its official Facebook page, outlining efforts to strengthen national security capabilities amid evolving airborne threats. The military said the training was intended to improve readiness and ensure the protection of Thai airspace in all situations. The exercises form part of broader joint operations involving the Thai armed forces, reflecting increasing concern over the growing use of drones in both military and civilian security threats worldwide. According to the statement, modern threats can no longer be managed effectively by a single branch of the military acting alone. The Air Force said it was focusing on integrated cooperation between all sectors to reinforce national security and improve rapid-response capabilities. Training covered both projectile-based systems and modern radio frequency countermeasures capable of disrupting or disabling unmanned aerial vehicles. The announcement follows recent efforts by Thailand to modernise its air defence capabilities. In recent months, the Air Force has highlighted plans linked to the procurement of Gripen E/F fighter aircraft and wider defence cooperation initiatives with Sweden. Military leaders have also publicly demonstrated combat readiness, including recent F-16 patrol operations along Thailand’s western border. Security analysts have increasingly warned that drones pose new risks to military installations, infrastructure and public safety due to their low cost and ability to evade conventional air defence systems. Many countries in the region have accelerated investment in anti-drone technologies as unmanned aircraft become more sophisticated and accessible. Thai military officials said cooperation between agencies would remain central to future defence planning. The latest exercises are intended to improve coordination, operational speed and accuracy when responding to aerial threats or attempts to disrupt public security. Amarin reported that authorities did not disclose the location of the exercises or the number of personnel involved. However, the Air Force stressed that protecting Thailand’s airspace remains a priority as security challenges continue to evolve. Picture courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 22:21:31 +0000The Royal Thai Air Force has stepped up security preparations by deploying a specialised anti-drone unit to participate in intensive joint military exercises aimed at countering modern aerial threats over Thailand. The exercises focused on the use of advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems, including radio frequency weapons and high-technology ammunition systems designed to detect, track and intercept hostile drones quickly and accurately. Get today's headlines by email On 26 May 2026, the Royal Thai Air Force announced the operation through its official Facebook page, outlining efforts to strengthen national security capabilities amid evolving airborne threats. The military said the training was intended to improve readiness and ensure the protection of Thai airspace in all situations. The exercises form part of broader joint operations involving the Thai armed forces, reflecting increasing concern over the growing use of drones in both military and civilian security threats worldwide. According to the statement, modern threats can no longer be managed effectively by a single branch of the military acting alone. The Air Force said it was focusing on integrated cooperation between all sectors to reinforce national security and improve rapid-response capabilities. Training covered both projectile-based systems and modern radio frequency countermeasures capable of disrupting or disabling unmanned aerial vehicles. The announcement follows recent efforts by Thailand to modernise its air defence capabilities. In recent months, the Air Force has highlighted plans linked to the procurement of Gripen E/F fighter aircraft and wider defence cooperation initiatives with Sweden. Military leaders have also publicly demonstrated combat readiness, including recent F-16 patrol operations along Thailand’s western border. Security analysts have increasingly warned that drones pose new risks to military installations, infrastructure and public safety due to their low cost and ability to evade conventional air defence systems. Many countries in the region have accelerated investment in anti-drone technologies as unmanned aircraft become more sophisticated and accessible. Thai military officials said cooperation between agencies would remain central to future defence planning. The latest exercises are intended to improve coordination, operational speed and accuracy when responding to aerial threats or attempts to disrupt public security. Amarin reported that authorities did not disclose the location of the exercises or the number of personnel involved. However, the Air Force stressed that protecting Thailand’s airspace remains a priority as security challenges continue to evolve. Picture courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 30 May 2026 View full articleFri, 29 May 2026 22:21:31 +0000You're wasting your time writing all those post and bidding around the bush championing the Palestinian cause trying to prove a point from the comfort of your home somewhere in Thailand, If I were you I 'd go and join the Hamas or Hezbollah, pick up a gun and really show how much you hate Jews and Israel, now be a man and do it, don't just talk about it.Fri, 29 May 2026 22:15:25 +0000I in the USA. Some of the items I buy have decreased in price. Seriously, you people are arguing for the sake of it.Fri, 29 May 2026 22:13:49 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-workers-arrested-in-chonburi-restaurant-raid-r2085/Authorities in Chon Buri have arrested nine Chinese nationals during a raid on a Chinese restaurant in Bo Win, Si Racha district, after discovering that every role in the business was being carried out by foreign workers without valid work permits. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place on the evening of 28 May after officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office received reports that Chinese nationals were working throughout the restaurant, including as parking attendants, reception staff, chefs, kitchen assistants and dishwashers. Officers said there were no Thai employees working at the premises. The raid followed an earlier operation the same day in which officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office and the Internal Security Operations Command raided a foreign labour service office in Bo Win. During that operation, officers arrested a Myanmar TikTok personality with more than 200,000 followers, along with a clerk and brokers from Myanmar, bringing the total detained in that case to five people. Authorities said all were working in occupations prohibited for foreign nationals. When officers entered the restaurant, several workers allegedly realised a raid was under way and locked the front doors from inside before attempting to flee through the rear of the building. Officials surrounded the premises and detained all nine suspects, identified as eight men and one woman, all Chinese nationals. Investigators found that the workers had entered Thailand on tourist visas but were allegedly employed without legal work permits. Authorities said the case highlighted growing concerns over the illegal employment of foreign workers in economic zones and industrial estate areas in Chon Buri province. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง All nine suspects were taken to Bo Win Police Station to face charges of working as foreign nationals without work permits under Section 8 and penalties under Section 101 of Thai labour law. Officials said further investigations would examine the employer, associated individuals and any wider network involved in bringing illegal foreign workers into the province. The Daily News reported that provincial employment officials stated that enforcement operations would continue in an effort to prevent illegal employment practices, protect jobs for Thai workers and maintain order within Thailand’s labour system. AQNDrlK6KoDrmILzGybUrQ2JK_vJPZOVCsQ7xgm4kHsykgDW6SXPaZ_uscyEkfUbNAe9W2HdFXfI_9gT0EwFZJeVw8oxnhrRpRRjMWLj4A.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 22:11:21 +0000Authorities in Chon Buri have arrested nine Chinese nationals during a raid on a Chinese restaurant in Bo Win, Si Racha district, after discovering that every role in the business was being carried out by foreign workers without valid work permits. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place on the evening of 28 May after officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office received reports that Chinese nationals were working throughout the restaurant, including as parking attendants, reception staff, chefs, kitchen assistants and dishwashers. Officers said there were no Thai employees working at the premises. The raid followed an earlier operation the same day in which officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office and the Internal Security Operations Command raided a foreign labour service office in Bo Win. During that operation, officers arrested a Myanmar TikTok personality with more than 200,000 followers, along with a clerk and brokers from Myanmar, bringing the total detained in that case to five people. Authorities said all were working in occupations prohibited for foreign nationals. When officers entered the restaurant, several workers allegedly realised a raid was under way and locked the front doors from inside before attempting to flee through the rear of the building. Officials surrounded the premises and detained all nine suspects, identified as eight men and one woman, all Chinese nationals. Investigators found that the workers had entered Thailand on tourist visas but were allegedly employed without legal work permits. Authorities said the case highlighted growing concerns over the illegal employment of foreign workers in economic zones and industrial estate areas in Chon Buri province. Pictures courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง All nine suspects were taken to Bo Win Police Station to face charges of working as foreign nationals without work permits under Section 8 and penalties under Section 101 of Thai labour law. Officials said further investigations would examine the employer, associated individuals and any wider network involved in bringing illegal foreign workers into the province. The Daily News reported that provincial employment officials stated that enforcement operations would continue in an effort to prevent illegal employment practices, protect jobs for Thai workers and maintain order within Thailand’s labour system. AQNDrlK6KoDrmILzGybUrQ2JK_vJPZOVCsQ7xgm4kHsykgDW6SXPaZ_uscyEkfUbNAe9W2HdFXfI_9gT0EwFZJeVw8oxnhrRpRRjMWLj4A.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 30 May 2026 View full articleFri, 29 May 2026 22:11:21 +0000Can't they put his name on some ubiquitous product used by all to remind us of his genius? I was thinking of toilet rolls.Fri, 29 May 2026 22:03:52 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/woman-robbed-killed-in-chiang-rai-forest-r2084/A 63-year-old woman was found murdered in a community forest in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, with police investigating the case as a suspected robbery killing. Gold jewellery weighing two salung and around 2,000 baht in cash were reported missing from the victim after her body was discovered late on 28 May. Get today's headlines by email Police from Mae Chan Police Station, led by Pol Col Kiatisak Jitprasarn and Pol Lt Col Somkid Kham-uea, responded to reports from villagers who found a body in a forested area near Ban Pa Pao village in tambon Mae Kham. Officers, forensic investigators and rescue workers travelled to the scene, located deep inside a community forest near a natural stream and rocky area. The victim, identified as Mrs Buakhiao, 63, from Ban Pa Pao village, was found lying in a pool of blood with severe head wounds believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon. Initial examinations found multiple deep injuries to both the front and back of her head, with police saying she died at the scene from heavy blood loss. Investigators said relatives confirmed the victim regularly wore a gold necklace weighing two salung and carried a cloth waist bag containing around 2,000 baht in cash. However, both the necklace and the money bag were missing when officers searched the body and surrounding area. Police recovered mushroom-gathering equipment near the body, including a pointed knife still inside its sheath. The items were photographed and collected for forensic examination, including fingerprint analysis. Witnesses told investigators that Mrs Buakhiao left her home at around midday on 28 May to gather wild mushrooms in the community forest for cooking and sale. Concern grew after she failed to return home by nightfall, before another villager searching the forest found her body near the stream and alerted local authorities. Police said the investigation is focusing primarily on robbery as the motive for the killing. Detectives have been ordered to gather evidence from the scene and investigate suspicious individuals or outsiders seen in the forest area during the time of the attack. Naewna reported that the body has been sent for a full post-mortem examination at a forensic institute to confirm the exact cause of death. Police said efforts are continuing to identify and arrest the suspect responsible for the killing, which has caused fear among residents in the local community. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:02 +0000A 63-year-old woman was found murdered in a community forest in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, with police investigating the case as a suspected robbery killing. Gold jewellery weighing two salung and around 2,000 baht in cash were reported missing from the victim after her body was discovered late on 28 May. Get today's headlines by email Police from Mae Chan Police Station, led by Pol Col Kiatisak Jitprasarn and Pol Lt Col Somkid Kham-uea, responded to reports from villagers who found a body in a forested area near Ban Pa Pao village in tambon Mae Kham. Officers, forensic investigators and rescue workers travelled to the scene, located deep inside a community forest near a natural stream and rocky area. The victim, identified as Mrs Buakhiao, 63, from Ban Pa Pao village, was found lying in a pool of blood with severe head wounds believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon. Initial examinations found multiple deep injuries to both the front and back of her head, with police saying she died at the scene from heavy blood loss. Investigators said relatives confirmed the victim regularly wore a gold necklace weighing two salung and carried a cloth waist bag containing around 2,000 baht in cash. However, both the necklace and the money bag were missing when officers searched the body and surrounding area. Police recovered mushroom-gathering equipment near the body, including a pointed knife still inside its sheath. The items were photographed and collected for forensic examination, including fingerprint analysis. Witnesses told investigators that Mrs Buakhiao left her home at around midday on 28 May to gather wild mushrooms in the community forest for cooking and sale. Concern grew after she failed to return home by nightfall, before another villager searching the forest found her body near the stream and alerted local authorities. Police said the investigation is focusing primarily on robbery as the motive for the killing. Detectives have been ordered to gather evidence from the scene and investigate suspicious individuals or outsiders seen in the forest area during the time of the attack. Naewna reported that the body has been sent for a full post-mortem examination at a forensic institute to confirm the exact cause of death. Police said efforts are continuing to identify and arrest the suspect responsible for the killing, which has caused fear among residents in the local community. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 May 2026 View full articleFri, 29 May 2026 22:00:02 +0000FailFri, 29 May 2026 21:58:34 +0000Who? Not sure what Barry Gardiner has to do with this.Fri, 29 May 2026 21:56:03 +0000Yes, point taken, but why would a guy want to buy a gold digger, of any age? Nice to look at, sure, but like a vintage Triumph Bonneville nothin but problems!Fri, 29 May 2026 21:54:55 +0000But Trump promised to immediately lower food prices once he became president.Fri, 29 May 2026 21:53:33 +0000Signs of collapse are showingFri, 29 May 2026 21:51:11 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/highways-to-switch-off-lights-on-quiet-routes-r2083/The Department of Highways has announced new energy-saving measures that will see street lighting switched off on some national highways between 22:00 and 06:00, following a notice published in the Royal Gazette. The move forms part of a Transport Ministry policy requiring state agencies to strictly reduce energy consumption, while maintaining road safety standards. Get today's headlines by email Under the directive, highway offices across Thailand must assess and identify areas where lighting can be reduced without affecting public safety. The policy mainly applies to national highways with low volumes of traffic during nighttime hours. Authorities stated that lighting will not be reduced in accident-prone or high-risk locations. These include intersections, dangerous curves, bottlenecks, bridge approaches, U-turn points, blind spots, densely populated communities and areas with a history of frequent crashes. Officials have also been instructed to ensure that sufficient traffic signs and safety equipment are installed in areas where lighting is reduced. Motorists must receive advance warning before entering affected sections of road and additional signs or safety devices may be added if required. The Transport Ministry said the measures are intended to reduce electricity consumption across government agencies without compromising the safety of road users. Highway officials retain the authority to immediately restore normal lighting in any area later considered unsafe or at increased risk of accidents. The Department of Highways has also been ordered to publicise the measures and educate motorists about the changes. Authorities will continuously monitor the impact of the policy on public safety and traffic conditions nationwide. Road users are expected to see the changes introduced gradually as local highway offices complete safety assessments and determine which sections of road qualify under the new directive. The policy specifically targets quieter highways where reduced lighting is considered unlikely to affect motorists. Khaosod reported that transport officials said the review process will remain ongoing, with safety conditions reassessed if traffic volumes increase or new risks emerge. Any area found to pose a danger to drivers can have full lighting restored without delay. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 21:45:26 +0000The Department of Highways has announced new energy-saving measures that will see street lighting switched off on some national highways between 22:00 and 06:00, following a notice published in the Royal Gazette. The move forms part of a Transport Ministry policy requiring state agencies to strictly reduce energy consumption, while maintaining road safety standards. Get today's headlines by email Under the directive, highway offices across Thailand must assess and identify areas where lighting can be reduced without affecting public safety. The policy mainly applies to national highways with low volumes of traffic during nighttime hours. Authorities stated that lighting will not be reduced in accident-prone or high-risk locations. These include intersections, dangerous curves, bottlenecks, bridge approaches, U-turn points, blind spots, densely populated communities and areas with a history of frequent crashes. Officials have also been instructed to ensure that sufficient traffic signs and safety equipment are installed in areas where lighting is reduced. Motorists must receive advance warning before entering affected sections of road and additional signs or safety devices may be added if required. The Transport Ministry said the measures are intended to reduce electricity consumption across government agencies without compromising the safety of road users. Highway officials retain the authority to immediately restore normal lighting in any area later considered unsafe or at increased risk of accidents. The Department of Highways has also been ordered to publicise the measures and educate motorists about the changes. Authorities will continuously monitor the impact of the policy on public safety and traffic conditions nationwide. Road users are expected to see the changes introduced gradually as local highway offices complete safety assessments and determine which sections of road qualify under the new directive. The policy specifically targets quieter highways where reduced lighting is considered unlikely to affect motorists. Khaosod reported that transport officials said the review process will remain ongoing, with safety conditions reassessed if traffic volumes increase or new risks emerge. Any area found to pose a danger to drivers can have full lighting restored without delay. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 30 May 2026 View full articleFri, 29 May 2026 21:45:26 +0000How old did you say you were.......???Fri, 29 May 2026 21:44:14 +0000The horror, the horror.Fri, 29 May 2026 21:44:12 +0000I see fisticuffs outside the European Parliament steps . again !Fri, 29 May 2026 21:42:58 +0000Are you aways a prick?Fri, 29 May 2026 21:40:28 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-gun-trafficking-gang-busted-in-chiang-rai-r2082/Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on a transnational gun trafficking network operating in Chiang Rai and nearby provinces, uncovering more than 400 forged firearms permits, used to traffic firearms, allegedly linked to former government officials and local administrative staff. Get today's headlines by email The operation, named “Operation Eliminate the Leeches”, was carried out at 07.00 on 29 May 2026 under policies introduced by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The campaign forms part of the government’s wider anti-corruption and anti-crime initiative, aimed at tackling organised crime, narcotics and abuse of state authority. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) said investigators identified irregularities in firearms licensing records at Chiang Khong district office in Chiang Rai between 2022 and 2023. Officials discovered an unusually high number of personal firearms purchase permits, known as Por.3 documents, had been issued without corresponding firearm possession licences, known as Por.4 permits. Authorities believe forged official documents and falsified signatures were used to illegally obtain firearms. Following an investigation, DOPA secured search and arrest warrants from the Region 5 Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases and raided two locations linked to the network. Picture courtesy of Naewna Four suspects were arrested and officers seized three rifles, along with more than 200 rounds of ammunition and 89 shotgun shells. A fifth suspect, a former deputy district chief from Wiang Haeng district in Chiang Mai, remains at large. The former official had already been dismissed from government service over a separate case involving the impersonation of foreign nationals. Investigators now believe he also played a role in forging Por.3 firearms permits in Chiang Khong district. Authorities also arrested a member of the Chiang Khong Volunteer Defence Corps who allegedly gathered names and personal documents from applicants seeking Por.3 permits. Investigators said many of the names used belonged to village chiefs, assistants, local security volunteers and other officials who were unaware their identities had been used. DOPA said evidence indicates the group operated as a large organised criminal network with clearly divided roles involving financiers, firearms brokers, corrupt state officials and gun shop operators. Investigators believe the weapons were purchased for smuggling into neighbouring countries. Officials said more than 400 forged Por.3 permits have so far been identified, linked to over 400 firearms including shotguns, rifles and handguns. Some firearms were reportedly obtained through welfare schemes and licensed dealers. Naewna reported that PM Anutin said illegal manipulation of firearms licensing posed a direct threat to national security and warned that all officials involved would face prosecution. He added that authorities would continue expanding the investigation and pursue everyone connected to the network at every level. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 21:39:58 +0000Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on a transnational gun trafficking network operating in Chiang Rai and nearby provinces, uncovering more than 400 forged firearms permits, used to traffic firearms, allegedly linked to former government officials and local administrative staff. Get today's headlines by email The operation, named “Operation Eliminate the Leeches”, was carried out at 07.00 on 29 May 2026 under policies introduced by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The campaign forms part of the government’s wider anti-corruption and anti-crime initiative, aimed at tackling organised crime, narcotics and abuse of state authority. The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) said investigators identified irregularities in firearms licensing records at Chiang Khong district office in Chiang Rai between 2022 and 2023. Officials discovered an unusually high number of personal firearms purchase permits, known as Por.3 documents, had been issued without corresponding firearm possession licences, known as Por.4 permits. Authorities believe forged official documents and falsified signatures were used to illegally obtain firearms. Following an investigation, DOPA secured search and arrest warrants from the Region 5 Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases and raided two locations linked to the network. Picture courtesy of Naewna Four suspects were arrested and officers seized three rifles, along with more than 200 rounds of ammunition and 89 shotgun shells. A fifth suspect, a former deputy district chief from Wiang Haeng district in Chiang Mai, remains at large. The former official had already been dismissed from government service over a separate case involving the impersonation of foreign nationals. Investigators now believe he also played a role in forging Por.3 firearms permits in Chiang Khong district. Authorities also arrested a member of the Chiang Khong Volunteer Defence Corps who allegedly gathered names and personal documents from applicants seeking Por.3 permits. Investigators said many of the names used belonged to village chiefs, assistants, local security volunteers and other officials who were unaware their identities had been used. DOPA said evidence indicates the group operated as a large organised criminal network with clearly divided roles involving financiers, firearms brokers, corrupt state officials and gun shop operators. Investigators believe the weapons were purchased for smuggling into neighbouring countries. Officials said more than 400 forged Por.3 permits have so far been identified, linked to over 400 firearms including shotguns, rifles and handguns. Some firearms were reportedly obtained through welfare schemes and licensed dealers. Naewna reported that PM Anutin said illegal manipulation of firearms licensing posed a direct threat to national security and warned that all officials involved would face prosecution. He added that authorities would continue expanding the investigation and pursue everyone connected to the network at every level. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 May 2026 View full articleFri, 29 May 2026 21:39:58 +0000Gas has increased under Trump. But, cost of food increased 21 percent under Biden.Fri, 29 May 2026 21:39:36 +0000StrikeoutFri, 29 May 2026 21:34:37 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/phuket-airport-seizes-38-phones-from-foreign-trio-r2081/Three foreign nationals were arrested at Phuket International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 38 mobile phones into Thailand without paying import tax. Get today's headlines by email Customs officers at Phuket Airport arrested the suspects on 28 May inside the international arrivals terminal at Phuket International Airport in Mai Khao, Thalang district, Phuket. The operation was carried out by officers from the Phuket Airport Customs Office after suspicious items were detected inside the group’s luggage. The suspects were identified as Okunju Faizullayev, 35, from Uzbekistan, Nodir Atabekov, 24, from Uzbekistan, and Bekruz Mukhtorov, 20, from Kazakhstan. Officers seized a total of 38 smartphones discovered during a detailed inspection of three suitcases belonging to the group. Authorities said the incident began at around 10am when the suspects walked through the “Nothing to Declare” customs channel on the first floor of the international arrivals terminal. Customs staff became suspicious after screening the luggage and conducted a more thorough search. During the inspection, officers found dozens of foreign-made smartphones concealed inside the bags. All three suspects admitted the luggage belonged to them, according to officials involved in the arrest. The group was charged with illegally bringing goods into the kingdom without paying customs duties and with importing items that had not been properly cleared through customs procedures. The charges also cover goods classified as restricted or prohibited under customs regulations. The suspects and the seized phones were handed over to investigators at Sakhu Police Station for further legal action. Authorities have not yet disclosed the estimated value of the confiscated devices or whether the phones were intended for resale inside Thailand. The Daily News reported that the case highlights continuing efforts by Thai customs authorities to monitor international arrivals for undeclared goods and tax evasion. Phuket International Airport remains one of Thailand’s busiest gateways for foreign travellers. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 30 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 21:30:43 +0000