https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenBut I am in reality.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:22:34 +0000Have the intelligence told Trump 🤡 , I think they need to put it in comic book form for him to understand it . regards WorgeordieWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:22:06 +0000But that was just a dream. Like all dreams, they could be wishes, fantasies or reality based. When you're awake is what counts.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:21:57 +0000Ah Wiggy, we could go on and on forever to-ing and fro-ing like this. I have better things to do. This is the last I shall answer you, as I said last week, but some of your answers back are so ludicrous I cannot help but retaliate with my version of the truth. Just get yourself back to reality.Bye.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:21:15 +0000A certain type of Thai person can get released on bail even after killing people when driving while intoxicated, whereas a noodle seller or mushroom picker does hard time with no bail option offered. A certain type of foreigner who's illegal activities make loads of money, is ignored by authorities that enable his criminal activity because of the "special considerations" the foreigner offers his enablers. Of course, as you suggest, there's no such thing as bribery in Thailand. None whatsoever.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:19:54 +0000A Swedish court has sentenced a 61-year-old man to four years and five months in prison after finding that he forced his wife to provide sexual services to more than 120 men. Get today's headlines by email The ruling followed a trial in Härnösand on Sweden's eastern coast, where judges convicted the man of attempted rape, aggravated pimping, assault and unlawful threats. The court concluded that he exercised extensive control over his wife through intimidation, violence and surveillance. Abuse Spanned Several YearsThe case has attracted international attention and has been compared by some observers to the crimes committed by Dominique Pelicot in France, although the circumstances differed. Neither the convicted man nor his wife has been publicly identified. Threats and SurveillanceProsecutors said the abuse began in 2022 and continued until October 2025, when the woman reported her husband to police. According to the court, the man used drugs, threats and the isolated location of the couple's farm near Kramfors to maintain control over his wife. Prosecutors said he threatened to kill her, burn her with petrol and sever her fingers. Security cameras installed around the home were also used to monitor her movements, with some sexual encounters recorded by the surveillance system. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported that the woman eventually escaped by using an area of the house not covered by the cameras before contacting police. Court Rejects Consent DefenceThroughout the investigation and trial, the man denied wrongdoing, arguing that he had merely helped arrange consensual sexual encounters. The court rejected that defence, finding that he had "ruthlessly exploited" his wife. Judges ruled that he pressured and manipulated her into performing sexual acts, broadcasting some online, receiving additional sex buyers and attempting to involve neighbours and customers. The judgment stated that much of this coercion involved persistent pressure and degrading treatment. The court also found that the man initiated the sale of her sexual services and managed most aspects of the operation. Charges Against BuyersAuthorities identified around 120 men who had obtained sexual services through the arrangement. However, only 29 were ultimately charged. Most denied the allegations, claiming either that no sexual activity occurred or that no payment was made. The court convicted 28 of purchasing a total of 56 sexual services. Two received prison sentences, while the remaining defendants were given suspended sentences or placed on probation. Judges dismissed eight rape charges against the husband, saying prosecutors had not proven that the woman's participation was involuntary in those cases or, in one instance, could not determine exactly what sexual acts had taken place. Three additional attempted rape charges were also dismissed, although one count of attempted rape resulted in conviction. In addition to his prison sentence, the court ordered the man to pay his wife 200,000 Swedish krona (£15,900) in damages. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 17 June 2026 View full articleWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:19:39 +0000I didn't imply anything. I said America stopped Germany and Japan from controlling the world, as it did. Of course they didn't do it alone, as Russia was a strong force from the north against Germany, as well as England, France, Italy, Poland, and all the other countries who helped. US helps countries because again, the US is all countries worldwide, so it's helping it's own. Iran needs a change, but Iran's citizens need to help themselves too.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:19:26 +0000FFS Fred, do you really think that these 10 commandments, the first saying tht you will only worship HIM, were sent from above to Moses engraved on two stone tablets, which were probably too heavy for the old Prophet to carry. I know you will disagree, but there is more evidence to say that JC did not exist as he is in The Bible. So you believe in your God and Chat GP or Co-Pilot? Or maybe God is behind those.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:18:44 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-road-safety-panel-backs-marrakech-declaration-r2361/Thailand’s Road Safety Directing Centre (RSDC) has approved measures to strengthen road safety nationwide, with Deputy Interior Minister Jedsada Thai-set leading a meeting on 15 June 2026 in Bangkok. The centre endorsed plans to implement the Marrakech Declaration and support international efforts to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent by 2030. Get today's headlines by email The Marrakech Declaration is an international road safety commitment adopted at the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Marrakech, Morocco, in February 2025. It calls on governments, international organisations and stakeholders to accelerate action to reduce global road traffic deaths and serious injuries, supporting the United Nations target of cutting road fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030. The declaration promotes a “Safe System” approach, focusing on safer roads, safer vehicles, safer road users, effective enforcement, improved emergency response and stronger data collection. Countries endorsing the declaration commit to integrating road safety into national policies and investing in measures that protect all road users, particularly vulnerable groups such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. The Bangkok meeting, chaired by Jedsada Thai-set, brought together senior officials including Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, and Theerapat Khatmat, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, along with representatives from partner agencies and road safety networks. Jedsada thanked all agencies involved in road safety operations during the Songkran 2026 holiday period, noting that road accidents and fatalities fell significantly. He urged continued cooperation to improve long-term road safety for the public. A key outcome of the meeting was approval of a framework to drive implementation of the Marrakech Declaration. The proposal, developed by the Road Safety Management Committee, will be carried forward by eight subcommittees working with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The committee also considered a draft order establishing a subcommittee to organise the 17th National Road Safety Academic Conference, themed “Unlocking Safe Roads for Safe Cities”. The event will take place on 19-20 November 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province. The conference is being organised jointly by the Road Safety Directing Centre, the Road Safety Academic Centre, the Interior Ministry, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and partner organisations. Academic awards will be presented to road safety practitioners, with successful initiatives promoted for wider use at local level. The meeting reviewed lessons learned from recent holiday periods and identified speeding, failure to slow at intersections and U-turn points, and water-splashing activities outside designated zones as the main causes of road accidents. Authorities agreed on priorities for 2027, including lower speed limits in communities, improving or closing dangerous ground-level U-turn points, expanding community checkpoints, and setting clear operating hours for water-play activities. Officials also discussed preparations for the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Road Safety, scheduled for 20-21 July 2026 in New York. The gathering will focus on achieving the global target of reducing road traffic deaths by 50 per cent by 2030. Amarin reported that Thailand’s road safety strategy for 2026-2027 will focus on three areas: law enforcement, driver licensing systems, and road infrastructure improvements. Jedsada said recommendations and observations from committee members would be compiled by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitation to support future road safety initiatives. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 17 June 2026Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:24 +0000Thailand’s Road Safety Directing Centre (RSDC) has approved measures to strengthen road safety nationwide, with Deputy Interior Minister Jedsada Thai-set leading a meeting on 15 June 2026 in Bangkok. The centre endorsed plans to implement the Marrakech Declaration and support international efforts to reduce road deaths by 50 per cent by 2030. Get today's headlines by email The Marrakech Declaration is an international road safety commitment adopted at the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety held in Marrakech, Morocco, in February 2025. It calls on governments, international organisations and stakeholders to accelerate action to reduce global road traffic deaths and serious injuries, supporting the United Nations target of cutting road fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030. The declaration promotes a “Safe System” approach, focusing on safer roads, safer vehicles, safer road users, effective enforcement, improved emergency response and stronger data collection. Countries endorsing the declaration commit to integrating road safety into national policies and investing in measures that protect all road users, particularly vulnerable groups such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. The Bangkok meeting, chaired by Jedsada Thai-set, brought together senior officials including Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, and Theerapat Khatmat, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, along with representatives from partner agencies and road safety networks. Jedsada thanked all agencies involved in road safety operations during the Songkran 2026 holiday period, noting that road accidents and fatalities fell significantly. He urged continued cooperation to improve long-term road safety for the public. A key outcome of the meeting was approval of a framework to drive implementation of the Marrakech Declaration. The proposal, developed by the Road Safety Management Committee, will be carried forward by eight subcommittees working with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The committee also considered a draft order establishing a subcommittee to organise the 17th National Road Safety Academic Conference, themed “Unlocking Safe Roads for Safe Cities”. The event will take place on 19-20 November 2026 at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province. The conference is being organised jointly by the Road Safety Directing Centre, the Road Safety Academic Centre, the Interior Ministry, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and partner organisations. Academic awards will be presented to road safety practitioners, with successful initiatives promoted for wider use at local level. The meeting reviewed lessons learned from recent holiday periods and identified speeding, failure to slow at intersections and U-turn points, and water-splashing activities outside designated zones as the main causes of road accidents. Authorities agreed on priorities for 2027, including lower speed limits in communities, improving or closing dangerous ground-level U-turn points, expanding community checkpoints, and setting clear operating hours for water-play activities. Officials also discussed preparations for the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Road Safety, scheduled for 20-21 July 2026 in New York. The gathering will focus on achieving the global target of reducing road traffic deaths by 50 per cent by 2030. Amarin reported that Thailand’s road safety strategy for 2026-2027 will focus on three areas: law enforcement, driver licensing systems, and road infrastructure improvements. Jedsada said recommendations and observations from committee members would be compiled by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitation to support future road safety initiatives. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 17 June 2026 View full articleWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:24 +0000And since the topic is about Musk, here's another example of the nonsense this idiot does and says - Debunked: Estimate of 250,000 victims of UK ‘grooming gangs’ is based on bad stats 'That figure was one shared among inflammatory and misleading attacks by Elon Musk on the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government. Musk claims Starmer’s government failed to protect children during sexual exploitation scandals (that had occurred under previous governments). Elon Musk launched a campaign on New Year’s Day on X, a social media platform, he owns. He has called for Britain’s King Charles to dissolve parliament, for Starmer to be jailed, and for the United States to “liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government”. Musk also claimed that “a quarter million little girls were raped” by grooming gangs. Musk’s figure echoes that put forward by Malcolm Pearson (or Baron Pearson of Rannoch), who has repeatedly made claims that there were “upwards of 250,000 young white girls raped in this century, very largely by Muslim men, usually several times a day for years”. The man has a racist agenda that includes incitement to violence for the UK population. Why you lot can't see this is beyond me. https://www.thejournal.ie/250000-victims-of-grooming-gangs-in-the-uk-lord-pearson-of-rannoch-statistics-elon-musk-6596961-Jan2025/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:15:47 +0000Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:15:23 +0000Thanks for the replies. The first reply, yes there is a subscription of 6,000 baht for the live streaming service, not for the 50% of the games that are to be shown free on local tv. The 2nd and 3 replies, were these photos taken from your home or in a bar or public location? Please let me know and at what time did you take the photo if possible, would be really useful. Thanks! (The TV Guide showed coverage this morning which I recorded but only got the message screen)Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:58 +0000Masonic Lodge meeting by any chance..........Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:11 +0000Stop posting these fraudulent videos.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:07 +0000I'm not going to get involved in discussions about social media reports of atrocities in Israel. They are something I don't believe in.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:05 +0000Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:13:54 +0000I had a dream once. god spoke with me. I asked him why his religions were cruel, why he wanted us to praise him. god told me none of our religions were accurate. They were all invented by men for their own selfish reasons. He told me he had 3 things to tell me. First, we are all equal, no exceptions. I said murders? He repeated no exceptions. Second, ALL he wants from us is to live good lives, help each other, be kind to each other. I asked him what about preying to him? Praising him? He told me he had already answered the question. Thirdly, there is an afterlife, we will all go there, but we will all be judged. Not just by him but every soul we have ever interacted with. They must all forgive us. We will spend time in a kind of purgatory until every soul has forgiven us. I said Hitler must take a while then and he said Yes. If I’d had this dream 2,000 years ago, I could have preached it and created a religion. I would have been called a prophet. It was this dream that caused me to research Christianity and question my beliefs.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:51 +0000The video is poorly made. It attempts to use guilt by association by criticize UltraHost. 1) Let me quote a line from the video: “Ultrahost openly offers DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).” I have provided a screenshot with closed captions enabled. DMCA is a federal law, and Ultrahost, being a US company, must comply with it. If copyrighted material is posted on UltraHost, someone can file a complaint, and it needs follow the DMCA framework. 2) UltraHost is not considered bulletproof hosting, which typically are in shady countries like Russia. I have no personal stake in this situation and I am unfamiliar with the players involved. After watching the YouTube video, it seems to me that someone has a strong bias against Drummond and is unjustly attacking him with false information, as I demonstrated in this video.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:34 +0000I live here so i speak to Thais every day. Nobody wants them. They cause trouble are very loud and think they are above anybody else.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:10:36 +0000Well that took me all of 2 seconds to debunk. From The Journal - 'The estimated figure of 250,000 victims of predominantly Pakistani or South Asian grooming gangs is widely considered unreliable by independent fact-checkers and official bodies. The estimate is the result of flawed national extrapolations rather than concrete police data. The context and analysis of this statistic include: Origin of the Figure: This estimate was heavily cited by political figures like Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Baron Pearson) and echoed on social media. It was calculated by mathematically extrapolating the findings of localized reports—such as the Rotherham inquiry, which estimated roughly 1,400 victims—across the entire UK population. Statistical Inaccuracy: Fact-checking organizations like Full Fact have analyzed these claims, concluding that the math used for the 250,000 figure is completely unsupported. The MP who initially proposed similar high-end estimates has since stated her extrapolations were unreliable. Official Data: While the true number of victims remains unknown due to underreporting and flawed or missing ethnicity data, national authorities acknowledge that gang-based Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is widespread. An official audit by Baroness Louise Casey on GOV.UK highlighted that past authorities systematically failed to record the ethnicity of perpetrators or protect vulnerable children. Research into the UK grooming gangs is complex, and specific national totals that single out the scale of offending strictly by ethnic background remain a point of fierce debate due to the limitations of official police datasets. For more on the statistical critiques, refer to the investigative breakdown by The Journal. https://www.thejournal.ie/250000-victims-of-grooming-gangs-in-the-uk-lord-pearson-of-rannoch-statistics-elon-musk-6596961-Jan2025/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:10:17 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-push-nominee-crackdown-in-surat-thani-r2360/Thailand’s deputy national police chief has stepped up efforts to crack down on nominee business arrangements and transnational crime in Surat Thani, as part of an urgent government policy aimed at protecting investment, tourism and national interests. Get today's headlines by email On 16 June 2026, Pol Gen Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police responsible for security affairs and director of the Centre for Suppression of Transnational Criminals and Illegal Immigration, visited Surat Thani to monitor enforcement operations. The move follows instructions from Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet to intensify action against nominee schemes in which Thai nationals hold shares on behalf of foreign investors. At Provincial Police Region Surat Thani headquarters, Pol Gen Samran met Surat Thani Governor Jumphot Wannachat Siri, Deputy Governor Bandan Sathirachawan, senior police officers and representatives from the provincial commerce and employment offices. The discussions focused on strengthening enforcement against nominee companies, foreign ownership of land, company registration by foreign nationals and cases involving foreigners who have acquired Thai nationality. Pol Gen Samran said authorities had already conducted two previous operations in the province and that the latest meeting aimed to improve cooperation between all relevant agencies. He said officials had agreed on an integrated approach to ensure legal action is pursued fully in every case where nominee arrangements or other violations are identified. He added that where laws and procedures allow foreign investors to operate businesses legally, authorities should actively publicise those options. The objective is to support tourism and foreign investment while ensuring economic benefits for Thailand and maintaining a positive environment for visitors. Following the meeting, Pol Gen Samran chaired a session with police officers from all 28 stations under Surat Thani Provincial Police. The meeting focused on accelerating investigations into major cases, including nominee-related offences and the case involving British national Duncan Wilcock, who struck and killed Associate Professor Dr Teerasak Kaewomtuang in a motorcycle collision in the Koh Phangan police jurisdiction. Police were also instructed to improve awareness among officers and ensure foreign tourists understand and comply with Thai laws. Areas highlighted included drug-related offences, lawful driving of cars and motorcycles, and behaviour that may cause disturbance to other visitors. Thaitabloid reported that authorities said the measures are intended to maintain order, improve public safety and strengthen confidence in Surat Thani as a tourist destination. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 17 June 2026Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:22 +0000Thailand’s deputy national police chief has stepped up efforts to crack down on nominee business arrangements and transnational crime in Surat Thani, as part of an urgent government policy aimed at protecting investment, tourism and national interests. Get today's headlines by email On 16 June 2026, Pol Gen Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police responsible for security affairs and director of the Centre for Suppression of Transnational Criminals and Illegal Immigration, visited Surat Thani to monitor enforcement operations. The move follows instructions from Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet to intensify action against nominee schemes in which Thai nationals hold shares on behalf of foreign investors. At Provincial Police Region Surat Thani headquarters, Pol Gen Samran met Surat Thani Governor Jumphot Wannachat Siri, Deputy Governor Bandan Sathirachawan, senior police officers and representatives from the provincial commerce and employment offices. The discussions focused on strengthening enforcement against nominee companies, foreign ownership of land, company registration by foreign nationals and cases involving foreigners who have acquired Thai nationality. Pol Gen Samran said authorities had already conducted two previous operations in the province and that the latest meeting aimed to improve cooperation between all relevant agencies. He said officials had agreed on an integrated approach to ensure legal action is pursued fully in every case where nominee arrangements or other violations are identified. He added that where laws and procedures allow foreign investors to operate businesses legally, authorities should actively publicise those options. The objective is to support tourism and foreign investment while ensuring economic benefits for Thailand and maintaining a positive environment for visitors. Following the meeting, Pol Gen Samran chaired a session with police officers from all 28 stations under Surat Thani Provincial Police. The meeting focused on accelerating investigations into major cases, including nominee-related offences and the case involving British national Duncan Wilcock, who struck and killed Associate Professor Dr Teerasak Kaewomtuang in a motorcycle collision in the Koh Phangan police jurisdiction. Police were also instructed to improve awareness among officers and ensure foreign tourists understand and comply with Thai laws. Areas highlighted included drug-related offences, lawful driving of cars and motorcycles, and behaviour that may cause disturbance to other visitors. Thaitabloid reported that authorities said the measures are intended to maintain order, improve public safety and strengthen confidence in Surat Thani as a tourist destination. Picture courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 17 June 2026 View full articleWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:22 +0000You could write simple programs to do that with any computer since the 80s but they've chosen not too for some reason. I don't understand their lax law enforcement stance but AI wasn't the thing that made it possible.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:15 +0000Pest control items. Put @GammaGlobulin on your ignore list.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:07 +0000