https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWe don't know the final agreement yet but certain aspects stand out. Iran will have some control of the Strait of Hormuz. It will never be as openly accessible as it was before. The Gulf States' faith in the USA is shattered. Despite the billions of dollars they've spent on defence, they couldn't defend their countries from Iranian attacks, damaging America's prestige and standing in the world, to China's benefit.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:47:23 +0000A memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has brought an end to months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire that has eased pressure on global markets and regional security. Get today's headlines by email The agreement, announced after intensive negotiations, is expected to restore shipping through one of the world's most important waterways and remove restrictions on Iranian ports. However, key issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme and the future of sanctions, have been postponed for further talks. War's Lasting ConsequencesThe conflict has left deep scars across the Middle East. Thousands of people were killed, while homes, businesses and infrastructure suffered extensive damage. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted the movement of oil, natural gas and industrial products, including fertilisers and materials used in manufacturing. Concerns remain that the disruption could have longer-term effects on food supplies in poorer regions, particularly parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Officials in Gulf Arab states are also reassessing their security strategies following the war. Some have privately discussed reducing reliance on Washington and pursuing more balanced relations with regional powers, including Iran. Return to NegotiationsThe agreement effectively restores conditions that existed before the outbreak of hostilities on 28 February. Before the conflict began, American and Iranian officials had been engaged in negotiations in Geneva aimed at addressing concerns over Tehran’s nuclear activities. According to sources familiar with the talks, Iranian representatives believed serious progress was being made and had presented both proposals and concessions during discussions. The new memorandum creates an opportunity for those negotiations to resume while allowing commercial shipping to return to the Strait of Hormuz. Miscalculations and Political FalloutThe war began with a series of surprise attacks by the United States and Israel, whose leaders predicted a swift campaign that would weaken Iran’s leadership and potentially bring about political change in Tehran. Instead, Iran’s ruling establishment survived and quickly reorganised following the deaths of senior figures, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Leadership positions were rapidly filled by a new generation of officials and commanders linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Rather than collapsing, the Iranian government emerged from the conflict intact, strengthening the position of hardline figures who viewed the war as an existential threat to the Islamic Republic. Iran responded by pursuing a strategy that included pressure on regional shipping routes and attacks against targets linked to the United States, Israel and several Arab neighbours. Israel Faces Difficult ChoicesIsrael, a key partner in the conflict, was not included in negotiations over the memorandum and has reacted with concern to the outcome. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had long argued that Iran represented Israel’s greatest security threat, now faces criticism from political opponents who accuse him of harming Israel’s strategic position. Attention is also focused on Israel’s military presence in parts of Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. Israeli officials have indicated that some occupied areas could remain under military control for an extended period, a stance that continues to generate political debate. An Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs shortly before the agreement was reached appeared to increase pressure on negotiators as diplomatic efforts entered a critical phase. Uncertain Path ForwardWhile the memorandum has halted active fighting, it falls short of a comprehensive peace settlement. The most contentious issues have been deferred, and significant distrust remains between Washington and Tehran. For now, the agreement has brought an end to a costly conflict and reopened channels for diplomacy. Whether it can evolve into a broader settlement capable of reshaping relations between the United States and Iran remains uncertain. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 16 June 2026 View full articleMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:47:10 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/school-bus-crash-injures-24-students-in-prachin-buri-r2341/A collision between a staff shuttle bus and a six-wheel school transport vehicle in Prachin Buri left 24 students injured on the morning of 15 June 2026, with one reported to be seriously hurt. The crash occurred at around 7.00am on Road 3079 near Ban Khok Mai Daeng, Moo 6, Tha Tum subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district. Get today's headlines by email Police investigator Pol. Lt. Col. Cherdsak Phanphanit of Si Maha Phot Police Station received a report from Ruamkatanyu Rescue Foundation volunteers that a staff bus had collided with a six-wheel vehicle carrying schoolchildren. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where they found a white staff shuttle bus and a Hino six-wheel truck used to transport students from kindergarten through to upper secondary level. Authorities confirmed that 24 students were injured in the crash. Most suffered minor injuries, but one student suffered relatively serious injuries. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring the injured to Si Maha Phot Hospital, Kasemrad 304 Hospital and Chularat 304 Hospital. According to investigators, the collision happened as the school transport vehicle was emerging from a side road to join the main road. At the same time, a staff shuttle bus travelling towards the 304 Industrial Park was approaching, resulting in a heavy impact between the two vehicles. The driver of the six-wheel school vehicle, 74-year-old Wirat Ritpong, said he was carrying more than 30 students at the time. He stated that he had exited The Spring housing estate after seeing two vehicles leave ahead of him and believed it was safe to proceed. Pictures courtesy of ThaiRath Wirat told investigators that he did not expect the staff bus to continue without braking. He said the bus struck the rear of the school vehicle, causing several students to be thrown from the truck onto the road and sustain injuries. The crash also resulted in injuries to workers travelling on the staff shuttle bus. Emergency responders and police attended the scene to assist victims and begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. ThaiRath reported that authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine the cause of the crash and establish responsibility. AQNc6Gg59hm-DyfQv-inqMe7XLEG_0MifFeZ8vq1M5gR5UlWf1CXUC0tggFQ7xxvN8oOxutOBqksJEJ8IVZhkdh5XZzvGeGrsqahG4WZDQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now khaosod 16 June 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:45:44 +0000A collision between a staff shuttle bus and a six-wheel school transport vehicle in Prachin Buri left 24 students injured on the morning of 15 June 2026, with one reported to be seriously hurt. The crash occurred at around 7.00am on Road 3079 near Ban Khok Mai Daeng, Moo 6, Tha Tum subdistrict, Si Maha Phot district. Get today's headlines by email Police investigator Pol. Lt. Col. Cherdsak Phanphanit of Si Maha Phot Police Station received a report from Ruamkatanyu Rescue Foundation volunteers that a staff bus had collided with a six-wheel vehicle carrying schoolchildren. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where they found a white staff shuttle bus and a Hino six-wheel truck used to transport students from kindergarten through to upper secondary level. Authorities confirmed that 24 students were injured in the crash. Most suffered minor injuries, but one student suffered relatively serious injuries. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring the injured to Si Maha Phot Hospital, Kasemrad 304 Hospital and Chularat 304 Hospital. According to investigators, the collision happened as the school transport vehicle was emerging from a side road to join the main road. At the same time, a staff shuttle bus travelling towards the 304 Industrial Park was approaching, resulting in a heavy impact between the two vehicles. The driver of the six-wheel school vehicle, 74-year-old Wirat Ritpong, said he was carrying more than 30 students at the time. He stated that he had exited The Spring housing estate after seeing two vehicles leave ahead of him and believed it was safe to proceed. Pictures courtesy of ThaiRath Wirat told investigators that he did not expect the staff bus to continue without braking. He said the bus struck the rear of the school vehicle, causing several students to be thrown from the truck onto the road and sustain injuries. The crash also resulted in injuries to workers travelling on the staff shuttle bus. Emergency responders and police attended the scene to assist victims and begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. ThaiRath reported that authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine the cause of the crash and establish responsibility. AQNc6Gg59hm-DyfQv-inqMe7XLEG_0MifFeZ8vq1M5gR5UlWf1CXUC0tggFQ7xxvN8oOxutOBqksJEJ8IVZhkdh5XZzvGeGrsqahG4WZDQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now khaosod 16 June 2026 View full articleMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:45:44 +0000You are not paying for any of it so none of it matters.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:43:33 +0000UNCLOS allows states to levy fees. Tolls on the Straits will not be imposed but maritime fees will be. Neither the United States nor Iran have ratified UNCLOS. The waters of the Straits of Hormuz lie in Iranian and Omani territorial waters. None of it is in international waters. Payment of a maritime fee is not incompatible with innocent passage.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:43:16 +0000Just another female farang crank case. Next...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:39:29 +0000With shorts like that. Got to be 100% American.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:35:21 +0000There are some smart users there. Debate over if any criminal offences had been committed???? 😂Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:33:52 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/surat-thani-orders-probe-into-foreigners-with-thai-ids-r2340/Surat Thani authorities have ordered an urgent investigation into reports that foreign nationals operating education, tourism and property businesses on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have obtained Thai nationality and hold Thai national identity cards. Get today's headlines by email On 15 June, Surat Thani Governor Jumphot Wannachatsiri said the province was examining claims published by a news outlet that foreign nationals in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan possessed Thai identity cards with identification numbers beginning “81033..”. He stated that checks by the Surat Thani Provincial Administration had not found any foreign nationals applying for Thai nationality in the province, but officials were investigating whether such individuals had in fact obtained Thai citizenship as reported. The issue has drawn attention because of concerns over the status of foreign business operators in the two popular island districts. Authorities are now reviewing the information and examining whether the reported nationality changes and identity card records are genuine. Deputy Governor Chakkrit Fangchonjit explained that foreign nationals may obtain Thai nationality under the conditions and criteria set out in the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). However, he noted that the five-digit code cited in reports was insufficient to verify whether it belonged to a Thai citizen’s identity number. He added that numbers beginning with the digit 8 are associated with the status of foreign nationals, making further information necessary before officials can accurately determine the facts. Authorities are therefore seeking additional details to establish the origin and validity of the reported identification numbers. The Surat Thani provincial administration said it was not ignoring the matter and had instructed relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation. This includes examining the source of the reported identification numbers and reviewing all related administrative procedures to ensure transparency and compliance with the law. Governor Jumphot reiterated that all relevant agencies had been directed to accelerate the investigation and address any irregularities seriously. He said that if any unlawful conduct or improper acquisition of rights is discovered, legal action will be taken in accordance with the law, and the findings will be made public. Daily News reported that according to a source at the Department of Lands, preliminary checks found that at least one Israeli national who had obtained Thai nationality owned five plots of land. Four plots are located on Koh Phangan and one on Koh Samui. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 16 June 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:33:26 +0000Surat Thani authorities have ordered an urgent investigation into reports that foreign nationals operating education, tourism and property businesses on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have obtained Thai nationality and hold Thai national identity cards. Get today's headlines by email On 15 June, Surat Thani Governor Jumphot Wannachatsiri said the province was examining claims published by a news outlet that foreign nationals in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan possessed Thai identity cards with identification numbers beginning “81033..”. He stated that checks by the Surat Thani Provincial Administration had not found any foreign nationals applying for Thai nationality in the province, but officials were investigating whether such individuals had in fact obtained Thai citizenship as reported. The issue has drawn attention because of concerns over the status of foreign business operators in the two popular island districts. Authorities are now reviewing the information and examining whether the reported nationality changes and identity card records are genuine. Deputy Governor Chakkrit Fangchonjit explained that foreign nationals may obtain Thai nationality under the conditions and criteria set out in the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965). However, he noted that the five-digit code cited in reports was insufficient to verify whether it belonged to a Thai citizen’s identity number. He added that numbers beginning with the digit 8 are associated with the status of foreign nationals, making further information necessary before officials can accurately determine the facts. Authorities are therefore seeking additional details to establish the origin and validity of the reported identification numbers. The Surat Thani provincial administration said it was not ignoring the matter and had instructed relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation. This includes examining the source of the reported identification numbers and reviewing all related administrative procedures to ensure transparency and compliance with the law. Governor Jumphot reiterated that all relevant agencies had been directed to accelerate the investigation and address any irregularities seriously. He said that if any unlawful conduct or improper acquisition of rights is discovered, legal action will be taken in accordance with the law, and the findings will be made public. Daily News reported that according to a source at the Department of Lands, preliminary checks found that at least one Israeli national who had obtained Thai nationality owned five plots of land. Four plots are located on Koh Phangan and one on Koh Samui. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 16 June 2026 View full articleMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:33:26 +0000At what cost to the good old US and for what - care to put a $$ figure on the cost?Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:32:36 +0000RTP Immigration arrest thyself hasn't and isn't gonna happen. Maybe it will come from something like this: - Medium-term measures: 6–9 months - The Immigration Bureau will lead operations with relevant agencies to inspect foreigner databases, verify documents and evidence, review visa extension requests and examine foreign business operations. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3253894/thailand-moves-to-uproot-illegal-foreign-activitiesMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:29:03 +0000What we saying .... Benidorm Brit or Russian ?Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:28:54 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/minibeamitsumi-invests-bt26bn-in-lopburi-aerospace-plant-r2339/MinibeaMitsumi has expanded its investment in Thailand by more than Bt2.6 billion, opening a new factory building in Lopburi province to manufacture high-precision aerospace components for Airbus and Boeing. The move reinforces Thailand’s position as a regional hub for aircraft parts production and strengthens the country’s role in global aerospace supply chains. Get today's headlines by email Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI), said the new facility operated by NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd received BOI investment promotion approval to produce high-precision aircraft components. The factory will manufacture flight propulsion system parts including Ball, Race Bush and Spherical Bearing components, as well as aircraft structural and fastening parts such as Bolt, Sleeve and Fitting products. The new building covers 16,500 square metres and is equipped with high-precision machinery and automation systems. The investment forms part of MinibeaMitsumi’s long-term expansion in Thailand, where the Japanese group first invested in 1982 through the production of miniature ball bearings. Over the past four decades, NMB-Minebea Thai has expanded into electronics components, medical equipment parts, machinery, electrical appliances, automotive parts and aerospace components. The company has received BOI promotion for 65 projects with a combined investment value exceeding Bt115 billion. The company currently employs more than 31,000 Thai workers and operates 10 factories across five provinces: Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Lopburi, Chonburi and Rayong. Thailand is also home to the group’s largest miniature ball bearing production base in the world, supplying markets including Japan, Singapore, China, the United States and Europe. NMB-Minebea Thai began producing aerospace components in Thailand in 2003 and has spent more than 20 years developing high-precision technology and quality control systems to meet aviation industry standards. The company has secured certification from both Airbus and Boeing and has supplied components into the global aerospace supply chain for more than two decades. Narit said the latest investment is not simply a factory expansion but an upgrade of Thailand’s role as a Global Core Factory for MinibeaMitsumi’s aviation business. The company is also establishing a research and development centre in Ayutthaya to support advanced technology development and strengthen long-term competitiveness. President, COO and CFO Katsuhiko Yoshida said Thailand had demonstrated its ability to serve as a world-class aerospace manufacturing base. He noted that while labour shortages continue to affect aerospace supply chains in other countries, Thailand has maintained stable production, giving it a significant competitive advantage. ThaiRath reported that Yoshida added that MinibeaMitsumi remains committed to keeping Thailand as one of its key manufacturing bases and plans to continue expanding investment in the country to help support sustainable economic growth. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 16 June 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:26:49 +0000MinibeaMitsumi has expanded its investment in Thailand by more than Bt2.6 billion, opening a new factory building in Lopburi province to manufacture high-precision aerospace components for Airbus and Boeing. The move reinforces Thailand’s position as a regional hub for aircraft parts production and strengthens the country’s role in global aerospace supply chains. Get today's headlines by email Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI), said the new facility operated by NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd received BOI investment promotion approval to produce high-precision aircraft components. The factory will manufacture flight propulsion system parts including Ball, Race Bush and Spherical Bearing components, as well as aircraft structural and fastening parts such as Bolt, Sleeve and Fitting products. The new building covers 16,500 square metres and is equipped with high-precision machinery and automation systems. The investment forms part of MinibeaMitsumi’s long-term expansion in Thailand, where the Japanese group first invested in 1982 through the production of miniature ball bearings. Over the past four decades, NMB-Minebea Thai has expanded into electronics components, medical equipment parts, machinery, electrical appliances, automotive parts and aerospace components. The company has received BOI promotion for 65 projects with a combined investment value exceeding Bt115 billion. The company currently employs more than 31,000 Thai workers and operates 10 factories across five provinces: Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Lopburi, Chonburi and Rayong. Thailand is also home to the group’s largest miniature ball bearing production base in the world, supplying markets including Japan, Singapore, China, the United States and Europe. NMB-Minebea Thai began producing aerospace components in Thailand in 2003 and has spent more than 20 years developing high-precision technology and quality control systems to meet aviation industry standards. The company has secured certification from both Airbus and Boeing and has supplied components into the global aerospace supply chain for more than two decades. Narit said the latest investment is not simply a factory expansion but an upgrade of Thailand’s role as a Global Core Factory for MinibeaMitsumi’s aviation business. The company is also establishing a research and development centre in Ayutthaya to support advanced technology development and strengthen long-term competitiveness. President, COO and CFO Katsuhiko Yoshida said Thailand had demonstrated its ability to serve as a world-class aerospace manufacturing base. He noted that while labour shortages continue to affect aerospace supply chains in other countries, Thailand has maintained stable production, giving it a significant competitive advantage. ThaiRath reported that Yoshida added that MinibeaMitsumi remains committed to keeping Thailand as one of its key manufacturing bases and plans to continue expanding investment in the country to help support sustainable economic growth. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 16 June 2026 View full articleMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:26:49 +0000Of course you get them. If you support or engage in insults against me, my wife or family, you will get em back. See below.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:25:52 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/train-kills-man-on-tracks-near-pattaya-floating-market-r2338/A freight train carrying shipping containers struck and killed a Thai man on railway tracks near the Four Regions Floating Market in Chon Buri on the evening of 15 June 2026. Get today's headlines by email Police and rescue workers were called to the scene at around 9pm after receiving reports that a container freight train had hit a person approximately 300 metres behind the market in Na Jomtien. The train, numbered 553 and hauling 25 containers, came to a halt at the site. The train driver was reported to be in shock and provided a statement to investigators. The victim was found dead on the tracks after being struck by the train. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and blue jeans. Nearby, officers discovered a black shoulder bag containing cash and an identification card bearing the name Mr Sabaydee Rupsai, 38, from Amnat Charoen province. The items were collected as evidence. Investigators also found a red GPX motorcycle, registration number from Amnat Charoen, about 20 metres from the railway line. The motorcycle had left the road and was damaged. A black full-face helmet, a bottle of kratom drink and a pair of sandals were found nearby. According to the train driver, the freight service was travelling from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong province to Kaeng Khoi district in Saraburi province. As the train approached the location, which was described as poorly lit, the driver saw a person lying on the tracks. He sounded the horn and attempted to slow the train but was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. Police also discovered that at approximately 6.20pm the same day, a report had been made regarding a motorcycle that had left the road in the same area. However, when officers initially attended, no incident was found. The fatal railway collision was discovered later that evening. The Daily News reported the case remains under investigation. Officers from Na Jomtien Police Station are working to confirm the victim’s identity and establish the circumstances leading to the death. Evidence is being gathered and further enquiries are underway to determine the exact cause of the incident. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 16 June 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:19:50 +0000A freight train carrying shipping containers struck and killed a Thai man on railway tracks near the Four Regions Floating Market in Chon Buri on the evening of 15 June 2026. Get today's headlines by email Police and rescue workers were called to the scene at around 9pm after receiving reports that a container freight train had hit a person approximately 300 metres behind the market in Na Jomtien. The train, numbered 553 and hauling 25 containers, came to a halt at the site. The train driver was reported to be in shock and provided a statement to investigators. The victim was found dead on the tracks after being struck by the train. He was wearing a grey T-shirt and blue jeans. Nearby, officers discovered a black shoulder bag containing cash and an identification card bearing the name Mr Sabaydee Rupsai, 38, from Amnat Charoen province. The items were collected as evidence. Investigators also found a red GPX motorcycle, registration number from Amnat Charoen, about 20 metres from the railway line. The motorcycle had left the road and was damaged. A black full-face helmet, a bottle of kratom drink and a pair of sandals were found nearby. According to the train driver, the freight service was travelling from Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong province to Kaeng Khoi district in Saraburi province. As the train approached the location, which was described as poorly lit, the driver saw a person lying on the tracks. He sounded the horn and attempted to slow the train but was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. Police also discovered that at approximately 6.20pm the same day, a report had been made regarding a motorcycle that had left the road in the same area. However, when officers initially attended, no incident was found. The fatal railway collision was discovered later that evening. The Daily News reported the case remains under investigation. Officers from Na Jomtien Police Station are working to confirm the victim’s identity and establish the circumstances leading to the death. Evidence is being gathered and further enquiries are underway to determine the exact cause of the incident. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 16 June 2026 View full articleMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:19:50 +0000Stage tipping, eyes on the package.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:14:23 +0000See? If the Thai guy had a gun he wouldn't have had to carry that sword all the way back. 🤣Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:10:03 +0000FurnitureMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:05:52 +0000I received a letter from the IRS on Sat. Hands shaking I opened it: letter type 5447C, you need to verify your identity, call this number. I just did and was on the phone with a woman who asked questions like, what's the dollar amount on line X of your 2025 return, what's such-and-such entry on your 2024 return, where were you born, mother's maiden name (how the fork does IRS even know this to verify), ... And weirdly she would ask a couple of questions then put me on hold for a few minutes, then come on again with more. The ordeal lasted about 20mins. after which I asked her, Ma'am I owed money for 2025, which I paid, so why the identity verification? The worry for fraud would be if someone's asking a refund to be sent maybe somewhere it shouldn't, right? I got a rote answer about IRS wanting to protect taxpayers. The letter and phone number were both clearly legit so no worries there. In any case, this is the first time I've got a letter like this in decades of filing, so a heads-up if this is a new protocol.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:05:40 +0000Maybe Western countries need to start educating their citizens on how to navigate a corrupt environment. "If it's crooked get away from it" might be good advice but it is not always that simple. In boyo's case here it was probably his agents who did the actual forged markings, and how would a farang tourist know that the agent was acting illegally?Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:02:37 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/murder-suspects-held-after-body-found-in-cannabis-planter-r2337/A 34-year-old cannabis trader was found stabbed to death and concealed inside a blue plastic storage box buried beneath soil in a cannabis planter at his home in Bangkok’s Don Mueang district. Police have detained three suspects believed to have been involved in the killing. Get today's headlines by email The victim, Chaisit Khantha, known as “Poy”, was discovered at around 5am on 15 June at a house on Therd Ratchan Road. Investigators found his body inside a large blue plastic box hidden beneath soil in a planter on the second floor of the property, where cannabis plants were being grown. A post-mortem examination found a single stab wound to the centre of his chest. According to police, the case began at about 10pm on 14 June when officers from Don Mueang Police Station received a report of a disturbance at the property. Officers attended but found no evidence of an incident. Several hours later, a relative of the victim, Phuwanai Sukthong, 38, reported that Chaisit had argued with Suphakorn Chinsri and three associates before reportedly being stabbed and disappearing. When officers returned to the house, they initially found no obvious signs of a crime. A detailed search revealed blood stains on the ground floor and a second-floor room with the air conditioning running and the door locked from the inside. After forcing entry, officers noticed soil debris and a necklace on the surface of a planter, leading them to uncover the concealed storage box containing the victim’s body. A witness told investigators that the victim had called him to the house after the others arrived to confront him. During an argument in the ground-floor living room, Chaisit accused one of the men of stealing his watch. The dispute escalated and one of the suspects allegedly stabbed him in the chest with a knife. The witness said he was threatened and warned not to tell anyone or he would be killed, prompting him to flee and only later inform the victim’s cousin, who informed police. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Police have not yet confirmed the motive for the murder and are continuing to question witnesses. Investigators have identified and detained all three suspects. Officers also recovered the suspected murder weapon and blood-stained clothing. Amarin reported that senior Metropolitan Police Bureau officers, including Lt Gen Siam Boonsom, Maj Gen Chotiwat Luangwilai, Maj Gen Kiatkul Sonthinor, Col Saksit Meesawat and Col Wanchai Wongwanichanan, met at Don Mueang Police Station at 11am on 15 June to monitor progress in the investigation. Police are continuing efforts to determine the circumstances that led to the killing. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 16 June 2026Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:01:40 +0000