https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenHeinz breed or mutt.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:51:48 +0000The check-in is easy… it’s the check-out that can take decades.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:50:16 +0000HellFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:49:57 +0000Why is it always aussie bogans?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:49:38 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chon-buri-officials-arrest-12-illegal-chinese-workers-r2504/Labour officials in Chon Buri, working with security agencies, carried out a coordinated inspection in Bo Win, Si Racha district, on 25 June 2026, resulting in the arrest of 12 Chinese nationals found working illegally across multiple sites. The operation targeted five high-risk establishments under a wider anti-trafficking and forced labour prevention plan. Authorities reported that some of the workers attempted to flee during the raids, including running into nearby wooded areas and hiding inside premises. Get today's headlines by email The inspection was led by officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office, including Phuwakon Tosingsakorn, with support from Naratip Sutthitham, Kornsak Janthong, and officers from the Internal Security Operations Command in Chon Buri. The operation formed part of the fiscal year 2026 action plan to prevent forced labour, illegal employment, and human trafficking in the province. The team inspected five workplaces in total, focusing on construction and food service businesses. Officials confirmed that the sites employed 35 Thai workers, 47 Myanmar workers, and 12 Chinese workers who were found to be working legally with valid permits. However, a separate group of 12 Chinese nationals (9 men and 3 women) were discovered working without authorisation. Their roles included construction supervision, procurement of building materials, cooking, and customer service duties in Chinese-run restaurants. Picture courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง During the raid, workers at a construction site reportedly scattered in panic, with some escaping into nearby forested areas while abandoning personal belongings. At one Chinese restaurant, a cook was found attempting to hide beneath a preparation table after noticing officers entering the premises. At another restaurant, customers were observed sitting in groups playing cards while waiting for food service. Authorities detained all 12 individuals and transferred them to Bo Win Police Station for prosecution under Section 8 and Section 101 of the Foreigners Working Management Emergency Decree BE 2560 (2017), as amended. A separate charge was filed against one Chinese female employer for hiring undocumented foreign workers under Section 9 and Section 102 of the same law. Complaints were also lodged against four additional employers for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials said the case remains under investigation as authorities work to identify all responsible employers and ensure compliance with labour regulations across the region. AQOvI8W3Db4da00-s8vsI2-xWcWWFfChj44-KeqNfWAlPLl9-6RcU2pL57UEuQE7mEYbM4cGnLgPgDvJVWXthMIeK0MyBw5IwhF4Y9_UdQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 27 June 2026Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:49:28 +0000Labour officials in Chon Buri, working with security agencies, carried out a coordinated inspection in Bo Win, Si Racha district, on 25 June 2026, resulting in the arrest of 12 Chinese nationals found working illegally across multiple sites. The operation targeted five high-risk establishments under a wider anti-trafficking and forced labour prevention plan. Authorities reported that some of the workers attempted to flee during the raids, including running into nearby wooded areas and hiding inside premises. Get today's headlines by email The inspection was led by officials from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office, including Phuwakon Tosingsakorn, with support from Naratip Sutthitham, Kornsak Janthong, and officers from the Internal Security Operations Command in Chon Buri. The operation formed part of the fiscal year 2026 action plan to prevent forced labour, illegal employment, and human trafficking in the province. The team inspected five workplaces in total, focusing on construction and food service businesses. Officials confirmed that the sites employed 35 Thai workers, 47 Myanmar workers, and 12 Chinese workers who were found to be working legally with valid permits. However, a separate group of 12 Chinese nationals (9 men and 3 women) were discovered working without authorisation. Their roles included construction supervision, procurement of building materials, cooking, and customer service duties in Chinese-run restaurants. Picture courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง During the raid, workers at a construction site reportedly scattered in panic, with some escaping into nearby forested areas while abandoning personal belongings. At one Chinese restaurant, a cook was found attempting to hide beneath a preparation table after noticing officers entering the premises. At another restaurant, customers were observed sitting in groups playing cards while waiting for food service. Authorities detained all 12 individuals and transferred them to Bo Win Police Station for prosecution under Section 8 and Section 101 of the Foreigners Working Management Emergency Decree BE 2560 (2017), as amended. A separate charge was filed against one Chinese female employer for hiring undocumented foreign workers under Section 9 and Section 102 of the same law. Complaints were also lodged against four additional employers for further investigation and legal proceedings. Officials said the case remains under investigation as authorities work to identify all responsible employers and ensure compliance with labour regulations across the region. AQOvI8W3Db4da00-s8vsI2-xWcWWFfChj44-KeqNfWAlPLl9-6RcU2pL57UEuQE7mEYbM4cGnLgPgDvJVWXthMIeK0MyBw5IwhF4Y9_UdQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:49:28 +0000Overcrowding is a nightmare in every prison. In fact there are too many prisoners who could be punished in another way than put in prison. Nowadays we still read if there are fines for "minor" offences, that people face a punishment of up to 20k or 1 yr jail or so. We all know that life in prison is miserable, but in overcrowded jails with no facilities and between big criminals, nobody will get better or change to a better behavior when being released. Often it is said that criminals are made in prisons. Bangkok Hilton is an example, and the mini series with Nicole Kidman very moving. Anyway Thailand should stop putting everybody behind bars but look for other punishment like electronic braces, community service etc and only put murders, drugs dealers, and maffia members and such kind of people behind bars. Not for violating a simple law like shoplifting or speeding or whatever...Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:48:37 +0000This is somebodies worst nightmare, the orcs are obsessive about secrecy because they have the best in the world according to them.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:48:27 +0000He affects your life not mine.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:47:51 +0000This Mike character sounds like a real piece of work. Get back to the farm and stay there.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:47:05 +0000A tragic case. If the CCTV and forensic evidence back up the allegations, I hope the victim and her family get justice.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:46:06 +0000Thais don't think that way, allowing foreigners to have a drink and restricting the locals would incense some. Uncork a nice Chardonnay and have a drink at home Saturday evening.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:45:05 +0000Remember dieselgate? Classic VW beetles are still cool. No automaker should be transitioning to electric. It's a 1000 percent W-E-F psy op. 💯0% 💥Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:44:38 +0000If her Muay Thai story is true, sounds like he picked the wrong contestant to mess with.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:43:04 +0000Ain't talking bout xxxmasFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:43:02 +0000She is a fool: She has French citizenship and had plenty of time to flee to France, where citizens are not extradited. Sipping champagne with cavier. Ho Ho HoFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:41:18 +0000RIP, sir. 🌹 Rule #1 of collecting elephant dung: make sure the elephant has already left the meeting.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:40:20 +0000So maybe around 24 hours from the time the suitcase was discovered to stopping the alleged perp trying to fly out of Suvarnabhumi. Pretty good police work.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:38:52 +0000High time and why o why has this action not been ongoing. This leverage Iran has over the strait cannot standFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:36:50 +0000Delusional? Have you not seen his AI enhanced mugshot on his resume? So hand-sum! Fierce respect 🤣 https://images-prod.dazeddigital.com/597/azure/dazed-prod/1350/1/1351649.jpegFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:36:46 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/customs-seize-b23m-cash-in-boxes-at-mae-sai-border-r2503/Mae Sai customs officers in Chiang Rai have seized more than 23 million baht in cash concealed inside parcel boxes in a Myanmar-registered car attempting to cross into Tachileik, Myanmar. The money was discovered during an inspection at the first Mae Sai border checkpoint, leading to the arrest of the driver and the launch of legal proceedings. Get today's headlines by email The vehicle was searched on June 23, 2026, in the outbound vehicle lane around 20 metres from the Thai-Myanmar border. The driver, a 31-year-old Myanmar national, had already completed outbound passport procedures with Chiang Rai immigration officers before customs officers carried out the inspection. During the search, officers found Thai 1,000-baht banknotes worth a total of 23,023,000 baht hidden inside two cardboard boxes labelled as fish-strip and potato products. Authorities said the cash had been concealed inside the boxes in an apparent attempt to move the money across the border without detection. Officials stated that the cash had not been authorised by an exchange-control officer and had not been declared to customs before leaving Thailand. Under Thai law, anyone transporting currency out of the kingdom must comply with customs declaration and exchange-control requirements. The cash was seized as evidence and the driver was arrested for further investigation. Authorities said the alleged offence involved an attempted smuggling of Thai currency out of the country without completing the required customs procedures. The Nation reported that the case is being pursued under Sections 242 and 252 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560, together with Section 80 of the Criminal Code and Sections 8 and 8 bis of the Exchange Control Act B.E. 2485. Investigators will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the attempted transfer of the funds and what additional individuals were involved. Pictures courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 27 June 2026Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:35:42 +0000Mae Sai customs officers in Chiang Rai have seized more than 23 million baht in cash concealed inside parcel boxes in a Myanmar-registered car attempting to cross into Tachileik, Myanmar. The money was discovered during an inspection at the first Mae Sai border checkpoint, leading to the arrest of the driver and the launch of legal proceedings. Get today's headlines by email The vehicle was searched on June 23, 2026, in the outbound vehicle lane around 20 metres from the Thai-Myanmar border. The driver, a 31-year-old Myanmar national, had already completed outbound passport procedures with Chiang Rai immigration officers before customs officers carried out the inspection. During the search, officers found Thai 1,000-baht banknotes worth a total of 23,023,000 baht hidden inside two cardboard boxes labelled as fish-strip and potato products. Authorities said the cash had been concealed inside the boxes in an apparent attempt to move the money across the border without detection. Officials stated that the cash had not been authorised by an exchange-control officer and had not been declared to customs before leaving Thailand. Under Thai law, anyone transporting currency out of the kingdom must comply with customs declaration and exchange-control requirements. The cash was seized as evidence and the driver was arrested for further investigation. Authorities said the alleged offence involved an attempted smuggling of Thai currency out of the country without completing the required customs procedures. The Nation reported that the case is being pursued under Sections 242 and 252 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560, together with Section 80 of the Criminal Code and Sections 8 and 8 bis of the Exchange Control Act B.E. 2485. Investigators will continue examining the circumstances surrounding the attempted transfer of the funds and what additional individuals were involved. Pictures courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:35:42 +0000WE ARE THE PEOPLE'S CAR YAH NOT THOSE PEOPLE 🇨🇳 Why you not like our overpriced junk? Nein Nein Nein! How can we blame this on Muslim immigrants 🤔 --GermanyFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:32:26 +0000Observing a few Americans when they're out doing something for a short while isn't knowing how all Americans are. I didn't say I know more than anyone else. American's know more about how Americans live than those that don't live there. Obviously. I wouldn't say I know how Australians live from knowing 10 of them, both here and back home., catching a Marlin, seeing a few Crocodiles and Kangaroos and having a few beers with the locals there. Wars cost money and always have, but if they gain something in the end, it's worth it, especially if it's saving lives or helping a country's citizens have eventual peace. Living in America for 62 straight years, and visiting yearly, you know what's going on, especially if you're interacting with people daily, owning homes, integrating with fellow Americans in family, friends and associates from all walks of life and watching the daily news. Visiting a few times for a few weeks you see very little. Observation of people doing a few things doesn't have you knowing how they live, what they've been doing all their lives, and how the country affects them personally, nor how anyone thinks, even if a few talk to you.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:25:46 +0000I have never understood how sports is linked to tourism. There is no plan to bring the FIFA World Cup here. Besides people coming to Thailand to learn Muay Thai. I doubt anyone comes to learn soccer. Even more, what has sports to do with culture? Maybe takraw is a typical part of Thailand culture but you can tell by its international exposure (not) that the tourism people are not pushing it. I doubt the culture people will do anything. Sports would develop faster if it was a standalone ministry.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:24:26 +0000