https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSentences are also based on previous offenses you have committed. I love how racists love to throw this weapon around of two tier policing - the irony is unbelievable.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:10:33 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/rayong-orders-tighter-safety-for-pet-lion-r2507/Authorities have confirmed that a privately owned male lion being kept at a house in Rayong is legally registered, but have ordered the owner to strengthen safety measures and improve noise control following complaints from local residents. Get today's headlines by email The complaints came from residents in Village 3, Thepphak Community, Phe subdistrict, Mueang Rayong district, who reported concerns about a male lion being kept at a home in the middle of the community. They feared the animal could pose a serious danger if it escaped and said its roaring during the night was causing anxiety and disturbing their sleep. On 26 June 2026, Arun Pongphaitoon, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Division at Protected Areas Regional Office 2 (Si Racha), joined officials from the Department of Provincial Administration, Ban Phe Municipality, village leaders and other relevant agencies to inspect the property after receiving the complaints. Officials found that the owner possessed all required legal documentation for the lion. The animal had been microchipped and officially registered in accordance with government regulations. A detailed inspection of the enclosure concluded that it was highly secure and robust enough to prevent the lion from escaping. However, inspectors found that parts of the enclosure did not have a roof. They advised the owner to install additional steel structures to seal all openings and consider fitting electric fencing around the perimeter to further improve safety for the surrounding community. Officials also instructed the owner to ensure emergency equipment, including an electric baton, fire extinguisher and warning system, remained readily available. They confirmed these items had already been provided appropriately. Despite the official assessment, local residents said they remained worried because lions are dangerous animals and any unexpected incident could have severe consequences. They called for regular inspections to ensure safety standards continue to be met. The inspection also addressed complaints about the lion’s roaring during the night. Although the owner had already built a soundproof room, officials recommended further improvements to increase its effectiveness and reduce the impact on nearby residents. The Daily News reported that authorities said they will closely monitor the owner’s progress and conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure all recommended improvements have been completed. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 28 June 2026Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:08:41 +0000Authorities have confirmed that a privately owned male lion being kept at a house in Rayong is legally registered, but have ordered the owner to strengthen safety measures and improve noise control following complaints from local residents. Get today's headlines by email The complaints came from residents in Village 3, Thepphak Community, Phe subdistrict, Mueang Rayong district, who reported concerns about a male lion being kept at a home in the middle of the community. They feared the animal could pose a serious danger if it escaped and said its roaring during the night was causing anxiety and disturbing their sleep. On 26 June 2026, Arun Pongphaitoon, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Division at Protected Areas Regional Office 2 (Si Racha), joined officials from the Department of Provincial Administration, Ban Phe Municipality, village leaders and other relevant agencies to inspect the property after receiving the complaints. Officials found that the owner possessed all required legal documentation for the lion. The animal had been microchipped and officially registered in accordance with government regulations. A detailed inspection of the enclosure concluded that it was highly secure and robust enough to prevent the lion from escaping. However, inspectors found that parts of the enclosure did not have a roof. They advised the owner to install additional steel structures to seal all openings and consider fitting electric fencing around the perimeter to further improve safety for the surrounding community. Officials also instructed the owner to ensure emergency equipment, including an electric baton, fire extinguisher and warning system, remained readily available. They confirmed these items had already been provided appropriately. Despite the official assessment, local residents said they remained worried because lions are dangerous animals and any unexpected incident could have severe consequences. They called for regular inspections to ensure safety standards continue to be met. The inspection also addressed complaints about the lion’s roaring during the night. Although the owner had already built a soundproof room, officials recommended further improvements to increase its effectiveness and reduce the impact on nearby residents. The Daily News reported that authorities said they will closely monitor the owner’s progress and conduct a follow-up inspection to ensure all recommended improvements have been completed. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 28 June 2026 View full articleSat, 27 Jun 2026 21:08:41 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thailand-immigration-flags-overstayers-but-struggles-to-act-r2506/Thailand’s immigration system holds detailed records of foreign arrivals and overstayers but continues to struggle to consistently act on that information, meaning some long-term overstayers are only detected during raids, at departure points or after unrelated criminal investigations. The gap between digital records and enforcement has become a recurring issue, with known violations sometimes left unaddressed for months or years despite being visible in official systems. Get today's headlines by email On paper, Thailand operates a highly data-driven immigration regime. The Immigration Bureau collects fingerprints and facial images on entry, and since May 2025 all arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, replacing the paper TM6 form. Long-stay visitors must submit 90-day address reports, while landlords are required to notify authorities via the TM30 system when foreigners move in. From 2026, officials say a centralised database will automatically calculate permitted stays and flag overstayers when no departure record exists. However, enforcement remains largely passive. System alerts do not automatically trigger immediate intervention, meaning overstayers are typically identified only when they attempt to leave the country, during police raids, after public tips, or when linked to other offences. As a result, individuals can remain formally flagged as overstayers without any direct enforcement action for extended periods. In June 2026, police in Pattaya detained a 40-year-old British man accused of throwing acid at an apartment caretaker, seriously injuring her. Officers later found he had overstayed since February, with the immigration breach only identified during the criminal investigation. In a separate case in Udon Thani the same month, a foreign couple were arrested over the death of a two-week-old infant, with checks revealing both had overstayed since March. In both cases, overstaying was not the initial trigger for detection. Structural limitations add to the problem. Officials have reported that the biometric system reached a ceiling of 50 million records, forcing manual processing of around 17 million arrivals in 2023 and 2024. A replacement system, budgeted at around 3 billion baht and expected to take 29 months, is under development. Until then, gaps in integration and processing continue to limit real-time tracking. From January to May 2026, authorities denied entry to 29,490 foreigners, revoked 668 student visas for misuse, and arrested 14,161 overstayers and illegal workers. Immigration raids were carried out across 190 high-risk zones, with Chonburi province, including Pattaya, recording 147 operations. Detention centres in Bangkok were also holding more than 600 foreigners awaiting deportation, the highest figure in five years. In May 2026, the government scrapped the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries as part of a wider security drive. Enforcement has been described as cyclical, intensifying under some administrations and easing under others. A 2018 crackdown pledge by then immigration chief Surachate Hakparn was followed by reduced enforcement during and after the COVID-19 period from 2020 to 2023 as tourism recovery took priority. Arrivals fell by around 7% in 2025, the first annual decline outside the pandemic years, amid shifting rules and security concerns. Penalties include fines of 500 baht per day, capped at 20,000 baht, and re-entry bans ranging from one to ten years. The Thaiger reported currently that reforms are focused on completing database upgrades, improving links with police and Interpol systems, and shifting towards continuous administrative enforcement rather than periodic crackdowns. Until then, Thailand will continue to hold detailed records of overstayers while relying on inconsistent triggers to act on them. Picture courtesy of The Thaiger Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now TheThaiger 28 June 2026Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:13 +0000Thailand’s immigration system holds detailed records of foreign arrivals and overstayers but continues to struggle to consistently act on that information, meaning some long-term overstayers are only detected during raids, at departure points or after unrelated criminal investigations. The gap between digital records and enforcement has become a recurring issue, with known violations sometimes left unaddressed for months or years despite being visible in official systems. Get today's headlines by email On paper, Thailand operates a highly data-driven immigration regime. The Immigration Bureau collects fingerprints and facial images on entry, and since May 2025 all arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, replacing the paper TM6 form. Long-stay visitors must submit 90-day address reports, while landlords are required to notify authorities via the TM30 system when foreigners move in. From 2026, officials say a centralised database will automatically calculate permitted stays and flag overstayers when no departure record exists. However, enforcement remains largely passive. System alerts do not automatically trigger immediate intervention, meaning overstayers are typically identified only when they attempt to leave the country, during police raids, after public tips, or when linked to other offences. As a result, individuals can remain formally flagged as overstayers without any direct enforcement action for extended periods. In June 2026, police in Pattaya detained a 40-year-old British man accused of throwing acid at an apartment caretaker, seriously injuring her. Officers later found he had overstayed since February, with the immigration breach only identified during the criminal investigation. In a separate case in Udon Thani the same month, a foreign couple were arrested over the death of a two-week-old infant, with checks revealing both had overstayed since March. In both cases, overstaying was not the initial trigger for detection. Structural limitations add to the problem. Officials have reported that the biometric system reached a ceiling of 50 million records, forcing manual processing of around 17 million arrivals in 2023 and 2024. A replacement system, budgeted at around 3 billion baht and expected to take 29 months, is under development. Until then, gaps in integration and processing continue to limit real-time tracking. From January to May 2026, authorities denied entry to 29,490 foreigners, revoked 668 student visas for misuse, and arrested 14,161 overstayers and illegal workers. Immigration raids were carried out across 190 high-risk zones, with Chonburi province, including Pattaya, recording 147 operations. Detention centres in Bangkok were also holding more than 600 foreigners awaiting deportation, the highest figure in five years. In May 2026, the government scrapped the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries as part of a wider security drive. Enforcement has been described as cyclical, intensifying under some administrations and easing under others. A 2018 crackdown pledge by then immigration chief Surachate Hakparn was followed by reduced enforcement during and after the COVID-19 period from 2020 to 2023 as tourism recovery took priority. Arrivals fell by around 7% in 2025, the first annual decline outside the pandemic years, amid shifting rules and security concerns. Penalties include fines of 500 baht per day, capped at 20,000 baht, and re-entry bans ranging from one to ten years. The Thaiger reported currently that reforms are focused on completing database upgrades, improving links with police and Interpol systems, and shifting towards continuous administrative enforcement rather than periodic crackdowns. Until then, Thailand will continue to hold detailed records of overstayers while relying on inconsistent triggers to act on them. Picture courtesy of The Thaiger Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now TheThaiger 28 June 2026 View full articleSat, 27 Jun 2026 21:00:13 +0000I really liked Cafe Pitini.... I have eaten here loads of times, great food... From what I understand, they do a pretty good business but it seems the Landlord is raising the rent so high that Cafe Pitini simply can't afford to pay the ever-increasing rent.....So they are closing.. I guess this was the same situation with Subway.... Well, Soi Bukow is sure in dire need of another massage shop...lolSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:59:59 +0000mandami is hypocritical communist jew hating scum. already he is screwing up nyc.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:57:54 +0000Must be yummy when you eat after Indians finishSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:57:37 +0000If Pattaya is-as you wrote-«classless dump»-why you everybody run and fly there in order to sleep with Thai ladies?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:55:53 +0000really? is that what it says? got the passport mock up to show it?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:52:48 +0000Eating pussy?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:51:49 +0000typical rudeness of australians. especially ironic based on the recent child sex murder by one. we should have dhs look at them to make sure american kids are safe. figures the hate ridden op would gloss that overSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:51:09 +0000This is insane-because all russians are alcoholics lazy and communist-stalinistsSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:50:11 +0000I didn't know that. Thanks.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:47:10 +0000Not only-also you and me received 1000 times more love and caresses from these ladies-than from so called«good»women!Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:46:42 +0000Ouch! Yes. Apologies. Sweltering heat here in UK which we are not equipped to deal with so I put it down to brainbake.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:44:41 +0000the folks here complaining about folks being arrested know nothing about facts and circumstances of the arrest. its just a chance to spew the filthly hate festering in their obsessed minds.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:43:36 +0000Then why is anyone here suggesting about 'corruption': It's just another smokescreen to give the impression they are doing something about corruption. OR ultimately it will be business as usual and whoever has some money gets in. OR Maybe someone has just made it known that they want in on the action?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:42:30 +0000What typo (of his) ???Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:41:27 +0000Unless there is medical confirmation - his guess based on timing alone is just that - a guess - an assumption - coincidental timing, thats all it is.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:40:28 +0000It's only the weak who would become depressed, I'd say they already have a mental disorder. I travel alone internationally every month, yes there are other passengers, I don't interact. At times I have co-workers who live in Thailand asking me what flight I'm on so they can change their itinerary to be with me. I dred this, I prefer to travel alone. I don't want some guy sat next to me, talking constantly, annoying me. These are the people with a mental issue, need to be with someone, scared to be alone. ManUp peopleSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:40:01 +0000It seems you are mistaken about.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:38:44 +0000Reading your comment it says you must wait 2 years, becoming a resident, before moving overseas, then you can receive the aged pension. I'm not sure how it works, you seem knowledgeable. So we may see you back in Thailand after your 2 years back in Oz?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:31:23 +0000How about a variation on that plan in which there is no extension after the first SETV and the stay in Vietnam is just one or two weeks? Is the two consecutive SETV approach still doable in the current regime? If things are tightening up then I guess I could go the METV route but I don't really need six months in Thailand hence I'm reluctant to spend the extra money for it. Four months total does me just fine every winter. The problem with the METV is that the real cost is the necessary travel out of Thailand for some period of time hence airfare and hotels, etc. These compulsory travel costs far exceed the cost of the visa itself. Anyway, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. All the best.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:27:11 +0000I remember this place circa 2006/2007. Quite a big place, known for live music. I only went once or twice. I wouldn't say it was on 2nd Road. I'd say it was on Beach Road between the entrance to Walking Street and the junction with 2nd Road. I guess some people might call that stretch Pattaya Tai. If you were driving along Beach Road, then you take the bend to the left just before you reach the Walking Street entrance, then Tattoo Bar was on the right.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:25:26 +0000