https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSun, 31 May 2026 21:40:45 +0000Sun, 31 May 2026 21:39:59 +0000I don't know if Musk did rig the stock market, but he is most certainly morally bankrupt and likely the least charitable man in the history of the world relative to his wealth. Don is likely #2. What a pair. It's surprising they don't get along better considering the level of stinginess that they have in common.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:39:56 +0000I think the answer is no to the immigration question, industrial countries like the US and even nations like Thailand desperately need immigrants to do the work that the locals have no interest in doing. One of my subcontractors that I work with told me that he's having a very hard time finding people to do very easy labor for $300 to $350 a day cash. You know an economy is upside down when you have a situation like that, something has to change, and denying immigration is not the answer, because Americans simply don't want to do so many jobs that immigrants are willing to do.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:36:32 +0000s sm007, I truly hope Donald doesn't read your final words above. If he does I can see it now: Saguaro National Park, Arizona Sequoia National Park, California Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota Donald Trump National Parks, Florida, New York, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico,etc. White Sands National Park, New MexicoSun, 31 May 2026 21:35:24 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/woman-dies-after-fall-from-fourth-floor-bangkok-condo-r2109/A 26-year-old Thai woman died after falling from the fourth floor of a condominium in Bangkok during the early hours of 31 May 2026. Police from Bang Khen Police Station were called to the scene at around 2.00am after receiving reports that a woman had fallen from a height at a condominium building in the capital. Get today's headlines by email Emergency responders from the Erawan Medical Emergency Centre and Ruamkatanyu Foundation also attended. The condominium is an eight-storey building. The woman was found unconscious on the ground with severe injuries and was unresponsive. Rescue personnel performed CPR for around 30 minutes, but she showed no signs of recovery and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased was identified only as Ms A, aged 26. Investigators believe she fell from a room on the fourth floor, a height of approximately 10 metres. Officers from the Forensic Science Division and a forensic doctor from Bhumibol Hospital conducted an examination of the scene and the body as part of the investigation. According to police, the woman worked as an entertainer in a nightlife venue and had been renting the room with her 24-year-old Taiwanese female partner for about two months. Investigators said an argument occurred before the incident. The partner was speaking on the telephone with a friend when the deceased reportedly shouted, “Don’t talk so loudly. Pay attention to me as well.” The partner then told her to be quiet and stop speaking. Police said the woman subsequently went into the bedroom and locked the door, preventing her partner from entering. Investigators believe she may have been under stress before the incident. Police are continuing to question the partner and review CCTV footage from the building to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities have not yet reached a final conclusion on the cause of the fall. Khaosod reported that the body has been transferred to the forensic department at Bhumibol Hospital for further examination. Relatives will be notified so that funeral arrangements can be made. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help. Picture courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 1 June 2026Sun, 31 May 2026 21:31:54 +0000A 26-year-old Thai woman died after falling from the fourth floor of a condominium in Bangkok during the early hours of 31 May 2026. Police from Bang Khen Police Station were called to the scene at around 2.00am after receiving reports that a woman had fallen from a height at a condominium building in the capital. Get today's headlines by email Emergency responders from the Erawan Medical Emergency Centre and Ruamkatanyu Foundation also attended. The condominium is an eight-storey building. The woman was found unconscious on the ground with severe injuries and was unresponsive. Rescue personnel performed CPR for around 30 minutes, but she showed no signs of recovery and was later pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased was identified only as Ms A, aged 26. Investigators believe she fell from a room on the fourth floor, a height of approximately 10 metres. Officers from the Forensic Science Division and a forensic doctor from Bhumibol Hospital conducted an examination of the scene and the body as part of the investigation. According to police, the woman worked as an entertainer in a nightlife venue and had been renting the room with her 24-year-old Taiwanese female partner for about two months. Investigators said an argument occurred before the incident. The partner was speaking on the telephone with a friend when the deceased reportedly shouted, “Don’t talk so loudly. Pay attention to me as well.” The partner then told her to be quiet and stop speaking. Police said the woman subsequently went into the bedroom and locked the door, preventing her partner from entering. Investigators believe she may have been under stress before the incident. Police are continuing to question the partner and review CCTV footage from the building to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities have not yet reached a final conclusion on the cause of the fall. Khaosod reported that the body has been transferred to the forensic department at Bhumibol Hospital for further examination. Relatives will be notified so that funeral arrangements can be made. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help. Picture courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 1 June 2026 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 21:31:54 +0000Some very common sense information about why birth rates are declining. Add to that ridiculous levels of inflation around the world, and a much higher cost of living and the incredible expense of raising a child, and you have a perfect storm for GDP growth and population growth. “Plunging infant mortality rates meant that more children survived to adulthood, reducing the incentive to have the largest family possible. The shifts from an agrarian to an industrial and then to an information economy made children less valuable as extra household laborers and made an intense educational investment in each child make far more economic sense—which in turn raised the costs of childrearing for the ambitious and successful. The birth control pill made accidental pregnancy less likely and delayed parenting more plausible. The feminist revolution created strong economic incentives for women to delay childbirth as long as possible. The divorce revolution and the decline of marriage meant that fewer people than in the past were spending the childbearing years in a stable, monogamous partnership. Secularization meant that fewer people felt a moral obligation to be fruitful and multiply. The welfare state provided an old-age guarantee that lessened the need for kids as sources of financial support when you yourself cannot work any longer. And the blessings of a rich consumer society provided a plethora of goods, services, and experiences that an under-forty-five-year-old might wish to spend time and energy and money consuming—even as the day-after-day, hour-after-hour burdens of childrearing remained substantial, mitigated modestly (at best) by technological progress and alleged labor-saving devices.” Excerpt From The Decadent Society Ross DouthatSun, 31 May 2026 21:31:29 +0000No baloney at all. Everything i said can be debated. Stay in your sealed room....and mind.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:30:01 +0000what "law" would this be? As far as getting "wise" I have seen that Wise pay better conversion rates than DWPSun, 31 May 2026 21:28:55 +0000I just don't know why falling birthrates are causing a panic, in my opinion it's the best thing to happen to this planet in centuries. We can barely sustain our current population and the quality of life is dropping dramatically for billions of people. Many say AI is the answer but I think it's going to move mankind backwards dramatically. Falling GDP is really not a big deal as it's a very overrated metric. AI will end up eliminating a lot of jobs anyway, so we would likely end up with very significant unemployment. In reality the last thing in the world this planet needs is more babies at this time. Not to mention barely any fish left in the seas, denuded forests, and countless other environmental issues caused by 8 billion people on the planet without much sensitivity to nature, and truly ridiculous climate deniers like Donald Trump, who is amongst a huge group of ignoramus fools who have likely never even been to a national park, and dislike nature and all of its glories.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:27:39 +0000It's very hard to describe Trump's magnetism, certainly many people think he's charismatic but in reality he's just a huckster blowhard, who is incredibly talented at convincing people that his nonsense is real, and for some reason people believe his promises, which are almost always broken. Hopefully at this point in time many are wising up as he certainly is proving himself to be unbelievably insincere, and ridiculously incapable of good leadership.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:22:29 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-airways-pushed-towards-regional-airport-growth-r2108/The Transport Ministry has urged Thai Airways International (THAI) to increase domestic services and launch new international routes to secondary airports across Thailand, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and regional economic activity. Get today's headlines by email The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting between Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit and THAI executives, according to Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana. The government wants the national carrier to make greater use of regional airports and help channel more foreign visitors to destinations beyond Thailand’s main tourism hubs. THAI currently operates domestic services to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket. Under the proposal, the airline would increase flights to Krabi and Ubon Thani, while also adding Nakhon Si Thammarat to its domestic network. Officials believe stronger air connectivity will support tourism growth and stimulate local economies in provincial destinations. The government has also encouraged THAI to open new international routes linking Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong with regional airports including Krabi, Surat Thani and Hua Hin. The plan aligns with government policy to strengthen direct connections between major overseas markets and secondary Thai destinations. The initiative forms part of wider efforts to maximise the use of local airports across the country. Smaller airports are managed by the Department of Airports under the Transport Ministry, while 10 larger international airports are operated by Airports of Thailand Plc. While THAI is no longer a state enterprise, the Finance Ministry remains its largest shareholder, holding a 38.90% stake in the airline. This gives the government an ongoing interest in the carrier’s role in supporting national transport and tourism objectives. The proposal has been presented as a way to expand travel options for international visitors, reduce reliance on major gateway airports and encourage more balanced tourism development across the country. Bangkokpost reported that attention will focus on whether THAI proceeds with the recommended route expansions and how quickly new services can be introduced. Any future announcements are expected to provide further details on destinations, flight frequencies and implementation timelines. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Bangkokpost 1 June 2026Sun, 31 May 2026 21:17:39 +0000The Transport Ministry has urged Thai Airways International (THAI) to increase domestic services and launch new international routes to secondary airports across Thailand, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and regional economic activity. Get today's headlines by email The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting between Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit and THAI executives, according to Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana. The government wants the national carrier to make greater use of regional airports and help channel more foreign visitors to destinations beyond Thailand’s main tourism hubs. THAI currently operates domestic services to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket. Under the proposal, the airline would increase flights to Krabi and Ubon Thani, while also adding Nakhon Si Thammarat to its domestic network. Officials believe stronger air connectivity will support tourism growth and stimulate local economies in provincial destinations. The government has also encouraged THAI to open new international routes linking Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong with regional airports including Krabi, Surat Thani and Hua Hin. The plan aligns with government policy to strengthen direct connections between major overseas markets and secondary Thai destinations. The initiative forms part of wider efforts to maximise the use of local airports across the country. Smaller airports are managed by the Department of Airports under the Transport Ministry, while 10 larger international airports are operated by Airports of Thailand Plc. While THAI is no longer a state enterprise, the Finance Ministry remains its largest shareholder, holding a 38.90% stake in the airline. This gives the government an ongoing interest in the carrier’s role in supporting national transport and tourism objectives. The proposal has been presented as a way to expand travel options for international visitors, reduce reliance on major gateway airports and encourage more balanced tourism development across the country. Bangkokpost reported that attention will focus on whether THAI proceeds with the recommended route expansions and how quickly new services can be introduced. Any future announcements are expected to provide further details on destinations, flight frequencies and implementation timelines. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Bangkokpost 1 June 2026 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 21:17:39 +0000ProlongedSun, 31 May 2026 21:17:28 +0000Iran has accused US President Donald Trump of delaying negotiations over a possible nuclear-related agreement, saying Washington is imposing “excessive demands”, as expectations of a breakthrough continue to shift in global markets. Get today's headlines by email Oil prices have eased this week as reports persist that Washington and Tehran are edging towards a potential agreement after more than a month of negotiations without resolution. President Donald Trump has not yet taken a final decision on the deal, which could extend the current ceasefire with Iran. A Situation Room meeting on Friday ended without any announcement, despite expectations that a “final determination” would be made. Demands and disputed termsUS officials and regional counterparts have suggested a deal is close, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently predicting “good news” within hours, though Trump later said he would not “rush into” an agreement. Washington has outlined conditions including Iran never obtaining a nuclear weapon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted two-way shipping, and the removal of any mines in the waterway. The agreement under discussion would extend a fragile ceasefire in place since early April, although both sides have accused each other of violations through continued strikes. US officials said a draft proposal would launch 60 days of further talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, but neither side has signed off. Diplomatic tension and military warningIranian officials have rejected the US description of the deal. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior figure and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Washington was “betraying diplomacy” and acting through “excessive demands”, according to Iranian media reports. A senior Arab mediator told NBC News that negotiators had already agreed terms of a truce days earlier in Doha, but both sides have delayed final approval, describing the situation as a “game of chicken and egg”. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump remained patient and sought a strong agreement preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, adding that any deal would be a good outcome. He also said the US was prepared to resume strikes if no agreement was reached, insisting the country was capable of acting globally if required. Some changes have reportedly been made to draft text, though it remains unfinalised, according to Iranian media. Iranian officials say no final understanding has been reached and discussions are still focused on ending the war rather than detailed nuclear issues. Oil market reactionOil prices fell as hopes of a deal increased. Brent crude traded about 1.8% lower at around $92 a barrel, with prices down almost 20% in May. The war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil previously flowed, has driven energy prices higher over the past three months. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 1 June 2 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 21:13:35 +0000I doubt if he'll even be walking to yours from now as it is right now he's likely pooping in his pampers and wearing a colostomy bag. Have you seen him walk up or down stairs lately he can barely make it. Don is 79 going on 92. And let's not forget to talk about his extraordinary lack of coherence lately. And his insanity. I agree with virtually everything you've said which is amazing but your analysis was so spot on. Although I find Booker likeable and he seems quite sharp, he definitely does not have what it takes so I totally agree with you there. AOC is also very astute and sharp but she's nowhere near ready for the big stage. Anything and everything has to be done to get rid of trump and MAGA, they have brought down America to such a alarming degree that change needs to happen.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:10:41 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-run-illegal-e-waste-plant-raided-in-samut-sakhon-r2107/Police from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NED) have raided an illegal factory allegedly operated by a Chinese group in Samut Sakhon, uncovering large quantities of electronic waste being sorted and processed without a licence. Authorities said the facility had previously been ordered to close but had resumed operations. Get today's headlines by email On 30 May, Maj Gen Anek Taosuphap, commander of the NED, ordered officers led by Pol Col Aphisan Chairat, superintendent of Sub-Division 5, and Pol Lt Col Amnuay Khaengsopha, together with officials from the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office, to inspect a factory in Bang Thorat subdistrict, Mueang district, Samut Sakhon. The operation followed complaints from local residents that large volumes of electronic waste were being brought into the site. According to investigators, residents reported that the factory was being operated by Chinese nationals and that trucks had been delivering electronic waste to the premises on numerous occasions. The waste was allegedly stockpiled on site and concealed beneath tarpaulins. Authorities noted that the factory had already been raided and ordered to cease operations in early 2025 but had reportedly reopened illegally. During the inspection, officials found substantial quantities of waste materials, including electrical cables, scrap metal and discarded electronic components, stored at several locations around the property. Tarpaulins were used to cover many of the stockpiles, matching information provided by complainants. Investigators also discovered machinery and equipment used for sorting and processing electronic waste. Officials said the operation appeared to fall under Factory Type 106 regulations, covering facilities that handle hazardous waste such as chemicals, electrical wiring and other dangerous materials. Officials from the Provincial Industry Office examined the company’s documentation and found that the factory did not hold a valid operating licence. The stockpiled materials, including mixed cables and metal waste, were considered likely to contain hazardous substances. Preliminary measurements estimated the volume of material at approximately 3,274 cubic metres. Following the inspection, provincial industry officials filed a complaint with investigators at Bang Thorat Police Station. The company faces allegations of establishing and operating a factory without authorisation under Thailand’s Factory Act, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 200,000 baht, or both. Daily News reported that authorities have collected samples of the materials for detailed scientific examination to determine the types of hazardous substances present. Further legal action against those involved will depend on the results of the testing and any subsequent investigation. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 1 June 2026Sun, 31 May 2026 21:10:04 +0000Police from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NED) have raided an illegal factory allegedly operated by a Chinese group in Samut Sakhon, uncovering large quantities of electronic waste being sorted and processed without a licence. Authorities said the facility had previously been ordered to close but had resumed operations. Get today's headlines by email On 30 May, Maj Gen Anek Taosuphap, commander of the NED, ordered officers led by Pol Col Aphisan Chairat, superintendent of Sub-Division 5, and Pol Lt Col Amnuay Khaengsopha, together with officials from the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office, to inspect a factory in Bang Thorat subdistrict, Mueang district, Samut Sakhon. The operation followed complaints from local residents that large volumes of electronic waste were being brought into the site. According to investigators, residents reported that the factory was being operated by Chinese nationals and that trucks had been delivering electronic waste to the premises on numerous occasions. The waste was allegedly stockpiled on site and concealed beneath tarpaulins. Authorities noted that the factory had already been raided and ordered to cease operations in early 2025 but had reportedly reopened illegally. During the inspection, officials found substantial quantities of waste materials, including electrical cables, scrap metal and discarded electronic components, stored at several locations around the property. Tarpaulins were used to cover many of the stockpiles, matching information provided by complainants. Investigators also discovered machinery and equipment used for sorting and processing electronic waste. Officials said the operation appeared to fall under Factory Type 106 regulations, covering facilities that handle hazardous waste such as chemicals, electrical wiring and other dangerous materials. Officials from the Provincial Industry Office examined the company’s documentation and found that the factory did not hold a valid operating licence. The stockpiled materials, including mixed cables and metal waste, were considered likely to contain hazardous substances. Preliminary measurements estimated the volume of material at approximately 3,274 cubic metres. Following the inspection, provincial industry officials filed a complaint with investigators at Bang Thorat Police Station. The company faces allegations of establishing and operating a factory without authorisation under Thailand’s Factory Act, an offence carrying a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 200,000 baht, or both. Daily News reported that authorities have collected samples of the materials for detailed scientific examination to determine the types of hazardous substances present. Further legal action against those involved will depend on the results of the testing and any subsequent investigation. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 1 June 2026 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 21:10:04 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that Russia is abducting Ukrainian children and training some of them to take part in combat against Ukrainians, according to comments made in an interview with CBS News. Get today's headlines by email He said Ukrainian authorities have evidence supporting the claim, though he did not provide specific details about what it includes. Zelenskyy suggested the practice goes beyond previously documented cases of Ukrainian children being taken to camps in Russia for what has been described as re-education or “Russification.” Allegations of child abductions and trainingHe also said some of those children are later pushed towards the battlefield once they become older, describing them as being encouraged to fight against their own country. The International Criminal Court has previously said Russia’s actions involving Ukrainian children may amount to war crimes. In 2023, it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, linked to what it described as the unlawful deportation of population, including children. ICC scrutiny and Kremlin responseThe Kremlin has rejected the allegations, describing the programme as a humanitarian effort aimed at caring for children displaced or orphaned by the conflict. Russian officials have also publicised images of Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, who has been indicted by the ICC, meeting children involved in the programme. Zelenskyy made his comments in an interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation,” recorded with journalist Margaret Brennan, where he also discussed broader concerns about the treatment of Ukrainian children in Russian custody. Evidence claims and international reportsZelenskyy said Ukraine has documented the abduction of at least 20,000 children and is seeking international assistance to locate and return them, adding that the true figure could be higher. He reiterated that Ukrainian authorities believe children are being exposed to messaging that encourages hostility towards Ukraine and its people. “Yes, and they taught these children to hate their native country,” he said during the interview, according to CBS. A report from the Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab, which has examined allegations of war-related abuses, said in March that Russian energy firms Gazprom and Rosneft helped support the re-education of more than 2,000 Ukrainian children. The report also said these companies were indirectly benefiting from US consumer spending while under sanctions arrangements related to Russian oil exports. The same report argued that temporary US sanctions relief on Russian oil shipments had contributed to financial gains for the companies involved. It added that Gazprom and Rosneft were, at the time of publication, among Russian state-linked entities connected to child deportation allegations that were continuing to generate revenue. War prisoners and sanctions debateZelenskyy also addressed the issue of prisoner exchanges, saying Ukraine is willing to negotiate the return of its soldiers but not the exchange of children, which he argued would be unlawful under international humanitarian law. He said Ukraine has raised the issue with US lawmakers and urged further sanctions against Russia in response to the alleged deportations and treatment of children. Zelenskyy also argued that easing sanctions on Russian oil sales indirectly benefits Russia’s military capability. The US first issued a sanctions waiver in March to increase oil supply and stabilise global prices amid wider energy market pressures, later extending it twice. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the extensions were made following requests from several Asian countries seeking additional oil supplies. Zelenskyy called on Congress to take further action, expressing hope that additional sanctions would be imposed in response to what he described as the targeting of Ukrainian children. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 1 June 2026 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 21:06:10 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-seize-17-tonnes-of-meth-in-road-tanker-r2106/Police seized 1.737 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine and 50 kilograms of ketamine concealed inside a tanker in Phitsanulok province, with the drugs estimated to be worth more than 200 million baht. Three suspects were arrested after officers intercepted the vehicle and an accompanying lead car in Don Thong subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok district, on 29 May at around 6pm. Get today's headlines by email The operation was announced on 31 May 2026 by senior police officials including Pol Gen Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol Lt Gen Sayam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Officers from the Metropolitan Police investigation division said the arrests followed an investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in Bangkok. Investigators had gathered intelligence indicating that a group was transporting large quantities of narcotics from Chiang Rai province to storage locations in Bangkok and surrounding areas before distribution to customers. Police learned that a shipment was due to be moved south on the day of the operation and began surveillance along the In Buri-Chiang Mai Road in Phitsanulok. Officers identified a suspicious tanker believed to be carrying narcotics, along with a silver vehicle being used as an escort. A search of the tanker uncovered more than one tonne of methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicle. The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Witya, known as Tik, 44-year-old Pongsak, known as Sak, and 38-year-old Anucha, known as Dew. Witya was driving the tanker, while Pongsak and Anucha were travelling in the escort vehicle and were allegedly responsible for guiding the route and monitoring the journey. According to police, Pongsak admitted collecting the drugs in Chiang Rai for delivery to a major trafficker operating within Provincial Police Region 1. He told investigators the group would receive 600,000 baht for the delivery. Pongsak and Anucha also admitted acting as route scouts and said they were to receive 250,000 baht in cash for the operation. They reportedly told officers they had previously carried out trafficking runs, successfully completing three before being arrested on this occasion. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Police charged the three men with possession of a Category 1 narcotic, methamphetamine, with intent to distribute for commercial purposes, and possession of a Category 2 controlled substance, ketamine, with intent to distribute. Authorities said the offences had the potential to affect public safety and national security. Khaosod reported thatbthe suspects and seized evidence have been transferred to investigators from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for further legal proceedings. Police said the investigation is continuing as officers work to expand the case and identify others connected to the trafficking network. การท้าทายระบบแห่งปี ขนไอซ์บิ๊กล็อต ใส่รถบรรทุกน้ำมัน หวังปิดหนี้บ้าน.ตำรวจดส. รับแจ้งจากสายลับรา.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 1 June 2026Sun, 31 May 2026 20:59:39 +0000Police seized 1.737 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine and 50 kilograms of ketamine concealed inside a tanker in Phitsanulok province, with the drugs estimated to be worth more than 200 million baht. Three suspects were arrested after officers intercepted the vehicle and an accompanying lead car in Don Thong subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok district, on 29 May at around 6pm. Get today's headlines by email The operation was announced on 31 May 2026 by senior police officials including Pol Gen Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol Lt Gen Sayam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Officers from the Metropolitan Police investigation division said the arrests followed an investigation into a drug trafficking network operating in Bangkok. Investigators had gathered intelligence indicating that a group was transporting large quantities of narcotics from Chiang Rai province to storage locations in Bangkok and surrounding areas before distribution to customers. Police learned that a shipment was due to be moved south on the day of the operation and began surveillance along the In Buri-Chiang Mai Road in Phitsanulok. Officers identified a suspicious tanker believed to be carrying narcotics, along with a silver vehicle being used as an escort. A search of the tanker uncovered more than one tonne of methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicle. The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Witya, known as Tik, 44-year-old Pongsak, known as Sak, and 38-year-old Anucha, known as Dew. Witya was driving the tanker, while Pongsak and Anucha were travelling in the escort vehicle and were allegedly responsible for guiding the route and monitoring the journey. According to police, Pongsak admitted collecting the drugs in Chiang Rai for delivery to a major trafficker operating within Provincial Police Region 1. He told investigators the group would receive 600,000 baht for the delivery. Pongsak and Anucha also admitted acting as route scouts and said they were to receive 250,000 baht in cash for the operation. They reportedly told officers they had previously carried out trafficking runs, successfully completing three before being arrested on this occasion. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Police charged the three men with possession of a Category 1 narcotic, methamphetamine, with intent to distribute for commercial purposes, and possession of a Category 2 controlled substance, ketamine, with intent to distribute. Authorities said the offences had the potential to affect public safety and national security. Khaosod reported thatbthe suspects and seized evidence have been transferred to investigators from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for further legal proceedings. Police said the investigation is continuing as officers work to expand the case and identify others connected to the trafficking network. การท้าทายระบบแห่งปี ขนไอซ์บิ๊กล็อต ใส่รถบรรทุกน้ำมัน หวังปิดหนี้บ้าน.ตำรวจดส. รับแจ้งจากสายลับรา.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 1 June 2026 View full articleSun, 31 May 2026 20:59:39 +0000I personally am ready to help the UK, Ill head down to Khao SanSun, 31 May 2026 20:58:42 +0000What you state is complete......baloney...... If you wish to VISUALIZE your comment in just one idiotic image, then take a gander at this image.... Originally, I had thought that you graduated from a decent Canadian uni..... But, I guess, I must have been mistaken. OR, I would guess, that the University of Toronto just will never compare to McGill..... Right???Sun, 31 May 2026 20:58:38 +0000The US military said it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday, killing three men in what officials described as a counter-narcotics operation. Get today's headlines by email US Southern Command said intelligence indicated the vessel was travelling along known drug-trafficking routes and was involved in what it called “narco-trafficking” activities. In a statement posted on X, the command said the three men killed were “narco-terrorists” and that no US personnel were injured during the operation. The attack came a day after another US strike on a separate vessel in the eastern Pacific also killed three men. The two incidents form part of a wider campaign targeting boats suspected of transporting narcotics through waters used by trafficking networks. Rising death tollThe latest strikes were among four carried out over the past week. According to reports, the overall number of people killed in the US campaign has now exceeded 200 since the operations began last year. US authorities say the missions are aimed at disrupting maritime drug-smuggling routes linked to organised criminal groups. The Trump administration has argued that the United States is engaged in an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels, which it accuses of fuelling the flow of narcotics into the country. Officials have increasingly referred to traffickers as “narco-terrorists” and described the strikes as part of a broader effort against designated criminal organisations. Legal concernsHowever, the administration has not publicly released detailed evidence linking the targeted vessels to drug trafficking operations. The absence of publicly available proof has prompted criticism from legal experts and human rights groups, who have questioned whether the strikes comply with international law. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have described the operations as unlawful extrajudicial killings. Critics argue that, outside a recognised armed conflict, the use of lethal force is subject to strict legal limits and should only occur when necessary to protect life. Ongoing debateThe strikes have become a growing source of controversy as the campaign expands across the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. While US officials maintain the operations are targeting drug-trafficking networks, opponents continue to question both the evidence used to identify targets and the legal basis for military action against suspected smugglers in international waters. The latest operation was announced by US Southern Command, which said the vessel had been operating along established trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific. No further details were released about the identities of those killed or the specific location of the strike. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. 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