https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenEver realize how many are addicted to the painkillers they are prescribed, and the side effects they can have? It isn't weak to want to catch a buzz, it being the same as the millions who like it from alcohol. When it becomes a problem, an addiction, is when it causes trouble for the user and those around them. Yes, it can lead to harder drugs, which is why some should never touch any drugs, including alcohol.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:59:44 +0000I'm sure you realize that 99% of weed users here in Thailand are locals right? Along with any crime attached to it. Strong weed, readily available these days, can make some go haywire, but again, it's usually a hidden personality trait that has them going off. Millions use weed without any problems, let alone violent ones. Yaba , Meth is another story, as it can make anyone hyped up and especially those prone to violence. People that smoke weed aren't junkies. That term is attached to those hooked on more powerful, more addictive drugs like Heroin, Morphine, Meth or Cocaine, especially Crack. Thailand attracts people mostly for the girls, and that will bring out all kinds from all over. A sex capital can have bad results when off kilter people are coming, and it's not about drugs as much but drinking and women.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:56:25 +0000Exactly and it's a stepping stone for harder drugs. It's only weak people that take ganga...Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:53:18 +0000Good info,Thank you!Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:52:21 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/kalasin-school-offers-5500-baht-teacher-salary-r2586/A primary school in Kalasin province has drawn widespread criticism after advertising a temporary English teaching position with a monthly salary of just 5,500 baht. Ban Non Yang School in Kuchinarai district, under the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, published the recruitment notice on 1 July 2026. Get today's headlines by email The school is seeking one temporary employee to work as an assistant teacher and English teacher. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, while the advertised salary is fixed at 5,500 baht per month. Applications are being accepted in person at the school’s personnel office from 1 to 7 July 2026, between 09:00 and 15:00. The school said applications would be accepted throughout the period, including weekends and public holidays. The recruitment notice quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread debate over the level of pay being offered. Many users questioned whether the salary would be enough to support even a basic standard of living. Commenters calculated that the monthly salary equates to around 275 baht per day based on a 20-day working month. Several argued that this is lower than the earnings of many daily labourers, while others said food delivery riders working only a few hours each day could earn more. Some social media users also questioned whether the advertised wage complies with Thailand’s labour laws. The discussion has renewed attention on the pay and employment conditions of temporary teachers in the country’s public education system. The advertisement has also reignited wider debate over funding for public education and the reliance on temporary teaching positions with relatively low salaries. While criticism has focused on the advertised pay, the recruitment notice itself remains open to applicants under the published conditions. Khaosod reported that there has been no response from the school or the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 about the announcement. Applications will continue until 7 July 2026, after which the school is expected to proceed with its recruitment process for the temporary position. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 3 July 2026Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:51:08 +0000A primary school in Kalasin province has drawn widespread criticism after advertising a temporary English teaching position with a monthly salary of just 5,500 baht. Ban Non Yang School in Kuchinarai district, under the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, published the recruitment notice on 1 July 2026. Get today's headlines by email The school is seeking one temporary employee to work as an assistant teacher and English teacher. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, while the advertised salary is fixed at 5,500 baht per month. Applications are being accepted in person at the school’s personnel office from 1 to 7 July 2026, between 09:00 and 15:00. The school said applications would be accepted throughout the period, including weekends and public holidays. The recruitment notice quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread debate over the level of pay being offered. Many users questioned whether the salary would be enough to support even a basic standard of living. Commenters calculated that the monthly salary equates to around 275 baht per day based on a 20-day working month. Several argued that this is lower than the earnings of many daily labourers, while others said food delivery riders working only a few hours each day could earn more. Some social media users also questioned whether the advertised wage complies with Thailand’s labour laws. The discussion has renewed attention on the pay and employment conditions of temporary teachers in the country’s public education system. The advertisement has also reignited wider debate over funding for public education and the reliance on temporary teaching positions with relatively low salaries. While criticism has focused on the advertised pay, the recruitment notice itself remains open to applicants under the published conditions. Khaosod reported that there has been no response from the school or the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 about the announcement. Applications will continue until 7 July 2026, after which the school is expected to proceed with its recruitment process for the temporary position. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 3 July 2026 View full articleThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:51:08 +0000It has everything to do with ganga!!!Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:50:40 +0000There is some truth to that. I used to be a bit more aggressive with rude drivers on the road, but my woman has helped the reign me in, and has advised me that on uncertain occasions, with the wrong person, all bets are off.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:50:03 +0000starting censorship before you start herding trump supporters in camps? what are you gonna do with us, who point our fingers and laugh at you?Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:48:17 +0000You can just tell by the way she is sat in the presence of law enforcement officers..no shame and no respect. Ganga cadets at it yet again but hey can't be the ganga..that just makes you chill and and get the munchies..what tripe..this isn't the 70s with a bit of morrocan black..this stuff is leathal and a killer as we can plainly see here. The sooner this killer drug is criminalized the better. A perfect storm was created 3-4 years ago, available ganga and easy visas for young junkies to come and cause mayhem, all bringing their hate, entitlement and nasty bile with them..when is enough gonna be enough..Thailand please look at what utter scum you are attractingThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:48:14 +0000Everyday I appreciate the fact that I chose Thailand as a place to retire, had I been very wealthy there could have been other spots that I would have chosen. But on a decent but limited income it fits the bill on so many levels.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:47:56 +0000Hummin asked for positive vibes Here it is Prove you are positive 1 Name your top 5 locations in Thailand 2 Name your top 5 songs of all timeThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:47:10 +0000They had many good albums but not mainstream popular. Their Ridin The Storm Out, TWO, Lost in a Dream, and This Time We Mean It were solid albums but not single popular besides the Ridin The Storm Out song. They broke out with You Can Tune a Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish, then Nine Lives, with very good songs, but Hi Infidelity was their big mainstream album, with the singles. Like The Michael Stanley Band, they were locally popular but came out afterwards with the singles, which gave them a much bigger audience, seeing many bands are very solid but without those pop singles, don't get noticed until then. April Wine's another of those, along with Triumph. Gary Richrath was one of the best guitarists in rock. REO's third singer, Mike Murphy, was a good vocalist, filling in after Kevin Cronin left after TWO, and part of Ridin the Storm Out until oit was re-recoorded, and I liked them just as much with that different Midwest rock sound. Cronin coming back gave them that more mainstream classic rock sound and more singles. Their first singer, Terry Luttrell, was another excellent singer, going on to front Starcastle, another good band that didn't last long. I saw REO with Cronin in New Jersey, one of my favorite bands at that time, and a great concert. Latter day REO had some good songs, but nothing as memorable after Keep the Fire Burnin', In My Dreams and Can't Fight This Feeling.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:44:14 +0000No supporter of Trump ever has the right to discuss corruption of others, on any level. Your support has revoked that right.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:43:41 +0000If he sold them at all maybe 100k. Don likely got $50 mil. And it is very unlikely he didn't sell them. He is morally depraved like few othersThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:41:41 +0000Trump talking to Theodore ?Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:34:04 +0000Oh...what a lovely strawman you have created there. Though a bit flimsy, don't you think? Perhaps you can clarify your position...are you suggesting that he deserved to be stabbed in the back and front, murdered, and that he deserved it, due to being a "fine man"? I don't notice any stab wounds on her, nor have the police recorded any damage to her person other than cuts on her fingertips. So on what basis are you the maligning the victim? Because he owned a cannabis farm and therefore deserved to be murdered by his psycho girlfriend? Is it too much for you to accept that she really is "the crazy one"? Six stabs wound around his body not enough evidence for you?Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:32:58 +0000Regular pot users, having an altercation like this. Nah. Something else at play here.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:32:05 +0000What I thought immediately, seeing they're regular weed smokers and likely enjoyed this for quite awhile. Settling in Thailand as a foreign couple and all the pretty young women around can tempt many, and if they're morally weak, some will give in. Her jealousy could have been strong already, with these ladies putting her over the edge if he did anything. Speculation of course as it could have just been a fight that got out of hand. I've never seen weed make a person violent that wasn't already a part of their persona. It usually calms people. Some should never use any mind altering substances, especially those with depression or other mental illnesses. It can cause paranoia and psychosis in some individuals, especially young users or those with an existing mental condition.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:26:41 +0000Same story, different apartment block… rinse and repeat.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:24:39 +0000NutsThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:23:57 +0000ON the list are of course the ASEAN countries which have all free entry. Rest is almost all 30 days, so I don't understand why people on this forum have such a problem with a visa free 30 days period. It is enough for a holiday. And the few 90 days are almost all in South America...Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:21:53 +0000REO was a one-album wonder. I did see them in concert in the mid 80's.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:20:55 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/vietnam-drug-suspects-arrested-in-bangkok-r2585/Five Vietnamese nationals wanted in connection with a drug trafficking case in Vietnam have been arrested in Bangkok after officers from Thailand’s Immigration Bureau tracked them to two apartments in the Sukhumvit area. Get today's headlines by email The arrests followed a request from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, made through its representatives in Thailand, seeking the deportation of three suspects, including Mr Tran, who is wanted on charges of illegally distributing narcotics in Vietnam. Thai immigration authorities had previously revoked Mr Tran’s visa and ordered investigators from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division to locate him. On 1 July 2026, senior Immigration Bureau officers, including Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, received a report that Mr Tran was staying at apartments in the Sukhumvit area. Investigators obtained a search warrant from the South Bangkok Criminal Court and searched two rooms. Officers spent around one hour and 30 minutes knocking and waiting, on the first apartment door before it was opened. During that time, they reported hearing repeated toilet flushing. Inside, they found Mr Tran, Miss Thi, Miss Thi, and Mr Huy. Police seized 2.14 grams of ketamine contained in a zip-lock bag, drug-taking equipment and other items, totalling eight exhibits. Investigators also found residue believed to be methamphetamine inside the toilet. Testing of the toilet water confirmed the presence of methamphetamine. During a search of the second apartment, officers found another Miss Thi along with drug paraphernalia. Urine tests conducted on all five suspects returned positive results for methamphetamine. While officers were carrying out the operation, building management alerted them that items had been thrown from the building. Police recovered a stainless steel container and seven resealable bags, six of which contained methamphetamine tablets. The items were seized as evidence while investigators work to identify their owner and source. Suspects one to three were charged with jointly possessing a Category 2 narcotic (ketamine) without permission and using a Category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine). The fourth suspect faces the same charges, together with remaining in Thailand after permission to stay had expired. The fifth suspect was charged with using methamphetamine. All five were handed over to investigators at Lumpini Police Station for legal proceedings. Following any court rulings in Thailand, authorities said those wanted by Vietnam would be deported to face the outstanding drug trafficking charges there. Thaitabloid reported that The Immigration Bureau urged members of the public to report foreign nationals suspected of criminal activity to local immigration offices or via the Immigration Bureau hotline on 1178. Pictures courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 3 July 2026Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:19:35 +0000Five Vietnamese nationals wanted in connection with a drug trafficking case in Vietnam have been arrested in Bangkok after officers from Thailand’s Immigration Bureau tracked them to two apartments in the Sukhumvit area. Get today's headlines by email The arrests followed a request from the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security, made through its representatives in Thailand, seeking the deportation of three suspects, including Mr Tran, who is wanted on charges of illegally distributing narcotics in Vietnam. Thai immigration authorities had previously revoked Mr Tran’s visa and ordered investigators from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division to locate him. On 1 July 2026, senior Immigration Bureau officers, including Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, received a report that Mr Tran was staying at apartments in the Sukhumvit area. Investigators obtained a search warrant from the South Bangkok Criminal Court and searched two rooms. Officers spent around one hour and 30 minutes knocking and waiting, on the first apartment door before it was opened. During that time, they reported hearing repeated toilet flushing. Inside, they found Mr Tran, Miss Thi, Miss Thi, and Mr Huy. Police seized 2.14 grams of ketamine contained in a zip-lock bag, drug-taking equipment and other items, totalling eight exhibits. Investigators also found residue believed to be methamphetamine inside the toilet. Testing of the toilet water confirmed the presence of methamphetamine. During a search of the second apartment, officers found another Miss Thi along with drug paraphernalia. Urine tests conducted on all five suspects returned positive results for methamphetamine. While officers were carrying out the operation, building management alerted them that items had been thrown from the building. Police recovered a stainless steel container and seven resealable bags, six of which contained methamphetamine tablets. The items were seized as evidence while investigators work to identify their owner and source. Suspects one to three were charged with jointly possessing a Category 2 narcotic (ketamine) without permission and using a Category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine). The fourth suspect faces the same charges, together with remaining in Thailand after permission to stay had expired. The fifth suspect was charged with using methamphetamine. All five were handed over to investigators at Lumpini Police Station for legal proceedings. Following any court rulings in Thailand, authorities said those wanted by Vietnam would be deported to face the outstanding drug trafficking charges there. Thaitabloid reported that The Immigration Bureau urged members of the public to report foreign nationals suspected of criminal activity to local immigration offices or via the Immigration Bureau hotline on 1178. Pictures courtesy of Thaitabloid Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 3 July 2026 View full articleThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:19:35 +0000