https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSadly it appears that Brits no longer accept responsibility for their own actions. Look at how dismissive they are whenever a young idiot countryman or wench does something criminal. The clown who asked what side of the road the doctor was walking on is no better.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:41:58 +0000'Murica oooorahTue, 26 May 2026 22:37:17 +0000Mother of God, two weeks? The stench would have been unbearable.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:36:45 +0000So you have this remarkable habit whenever somebody calls out the drivel you write of seizing on just one single word from their entire post, ripping it completely out of context, and then disappearing into one of the stupidest tangents imaginable. Ah yes, the burden of such a towering sub 100 IQ. Usually it somehow ends with a seventies rock band, an obscure philosopher, and your apparent desire to mother Elon Musk’s next ketamine infused love child. On the bright side, if it were not true, I probably would not even bother saying it. So hopefully you can take at least a little solace in that.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:34:07 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-probe-scam-links-in-pattaya-weapons-case-r2020/Police are expanding their investigation into Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun after uncovering more than 1,000 financial transactions allegedly linked to scammer networks, officers said on 26 May at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Muang Thong Thani. Get today's headlines by email Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deepor, commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, said the case is being examined in two main areas: national security concerns and alleged links to scammer gangs. He confirmed that the Technology Crime Suppression Division had established a dedicated investigation team under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Surapol Prembutr, commissioner of the bureau. Authorities have already received one main investigation file containing evidence of financial routes allegedly connected to Mingchen Sun. Police said the evidence clearly linked financial transactions to the suspect, who is already facing charges related to possession of war weapons. Investigators also found connections to more than 1,000 transactions involving TPO, or Third Party Operator, accounts. Officers are now analysing the transactions in detail to trace the movement of funds and gather further evidence for prosecution. Pol Maj Gen Siriwat said investigators had divided responsibilities among several police divisions to accelerate the inquiry. The investigation team will later reconvene to review progress and determine further legal action. Police stated that if additional evidence emerges linking specific financial routes or transactions to criminal activity, separate charges and cases could be filed individually against those involved. Authorities said the aim was to ensure all aspects of the case were fully investigated. The investigation follows growing concern in Thailand over transnational scam networks and financial crimes linked to online fraud operations. Technology crime police have intensified efforts in recent years to track money trails and dismantle networks using mule accounts and third-party payment systems. Officials have not yet disclosed further details regarding the origin of the transactions or whether additional suspects have been identified. No timeline has been given for the completion of the investigation. Matichon reported that police said further updates would be announced once investigators completed additional reviews of the financial evidence and clarified the connections between the transactions and alleged scam operations. [Insert video here if available] Related stories Chinese-man-held-over-possible-Pattaya-terror-plot Chinese-suspect-leaves-icu-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:34 +0000Police are expanding their investigation into Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun after uncovering more than 1,000 financial transactions allegedly linked to scammer networks, officers said on 26 May at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Muang Thong Thani. Get today's headlines by email Pol Maj Gen Siriwat Deepor, commander of Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, said the case is being examined in two main areas: national security concerns and alleged links to scammer gangs. He confirmed that the Technology Crime Suppression Division had established a dedicated investigation team under the direction of Pol Lt Gen Surapol Prembutr, commissioner of the bureau. Authorities have already received one main investigation file containing evidence of financial routes allegedly connected to Mingchen Sun. Police said the evidence clearly linked financial transactions to the suspect, who is already facing charges related to possession of war weapons. Investigators also found connections to more than 1,000 transactions involving TPO, or Third Party Operator, accounts. Officers are now analysing the transactions in detail to trace the movement of funds and gather further evidence for prosecution. Pol Maj Gen Siriwat said investigators had divided responsibilities among several police divisions to accelerate the inquiry. The investigation team will later reconvene to review progress and determine further legal action. Police stated that if additional evidence emerges linking specific financial routes or transactions to criminal activity, separate charges and cases could be filed individually against those involved. Authorities said the aim was to ensure all aspects of the case were fully investigated. The investigation follows growing concern in Thailand over transnational scam networks and financial crimes linked to online fraud operations. Technology crime police have intensified efforts in recent years to track money trails and dismantle networks using mule accounts and third-party payment systems. Officials have not yet disclosed further details regarding the origin of the transactions or whether additional suspects have been identified. No timeline has been given for the completion of the investigation. Matichon reported that police said further updates would be announced once investigators completed additional reviews of the financial evidence and clarified the connections between the transactions and alleged scam operations. [Insert video here if available] Related stories Chinese-man-held-over-possible-Pattaya-terror-plot Chinese-suspect-leaves-icu-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 22:30:34 +0000THIS is the result of legalizing weed.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:09 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/swedish-man-found-dead-in-nonthaburi-condo-r2019/A 63-year-old Swedish man was found dead inside a condominium in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, after neighbours reported disturbing noises and later a strong odour coming from the unit, police said. Officers entered room 93/319 on the third floor and discovered the body of Andreas Alexander Andersson. He was confirmed dead at the scene and a formal post-mortem to establish the cause of death will be carried out. Get today's headlines by email Neighbours said they had previously heard repeated noises from the apartment over a period of time, described as sounds of arguing and objects striking walls. The disturbances reportedly continued before stopping suddenly around two weeks prior to the discovery of the body. After the noises ceased, residents later noticed a persistent foul smell and later observed liquid seeping from the unit. One neighbour, identified only as “Tum”, 37, a civil servant living next door, described the resident as largely private and rarely seen interacting with others in the building. He added that the man was often seen wearing rubber gloves and protective coverings over his feet when disposing of rubbish outside. Police from Bang Si Mueang Station were alerted to the condominium after concerns were raised about the odour. Officers forced entry into the third-floor room and found the body lying face down, wearing only underwear. Inside the apartment, investigators reported seeing bottles of toilet-cleaning chemicals and multiple cans of insecticide, and the room was described as being in a state of disarray. Emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and forensic doctors from the Institute of Forensic Medicine attended the scene. The body was transferred for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death and are awaiting forensic results. Investigators said they are examining all available evidence from the scene. The neighbour, Tum, said he had previously joked about whether a violent incident could have occurred inside the room, but did not anticipate a fatal outcome. Amarin reported that police said the investigation remains ongoing and further updates will be provided once post-mortem and forensic analysis results are available. No additional details have been released at this stage. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 22:21:05 +0000A 63-year-old Swedish man was found dead inside a condominium in Bang Si Mueang, Nonthaburi, after neighbours reported disturbing noises and later a strong odour coming from the unit, police said. Officers entered room 93/319 on the third floor and discovered the body of Andreas Alexander Andersson. He was confirmed dead at the scene and a formal post-mortem to establish the cause of death will be carried out. Get today's headlines by email Neighbours said they had previously heard repeated noises from the apartment over a period of time, described as sounds of arguing and objects striking walls. The disturbances reportedly continued before stopping suddenly around two weeks prior to the discovery of the body. After the noises ceased, residents later noticed a persistent foul smell and later observed liquid seeping from the unit. One neighbour, identified only as “Tum”, 37, a civil servant living next door, described the resident as largely private and rarely seen interacting with others in the building. He added that the man was often seen wearing rubber gloves and protective coverings over his feet when disposing of rubbish outside. Police from Bang Si Mueang Station were alerted to the condominium after concerns were raised about the odour. Officers forced entry into the third-floor room and found the body lying face down, wearing only underwear. Inside the apartment, investigators reported seeing bottles of toilet-cleaning chemicals and multiple cans of insecticide, and the room was described as being in a state of disarray. Emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and forensic doctors from the Institute of Forensic Medicine attended the scene. The body was transferred for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death and are awaiting forensic results. Investigators said they are examining all available evidence from the scene. The neighbour, Tum, said he had previously joked about whether a violent incident could have occurred inside the room, but did not anticipate a fatal outcome. Amarin reported that police said the investigation remains ongoing and further updates will be provided once post-mortem and forensic analysis results are available. No additional details have been released at this stage. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 22:21:05 +0000As usual, your vulgarity knows no bounds. Minge, you say.... But I say: Fie, on you, for using such vulgarity on my Topic, on TV. FIE, I say....!!!!!Tue, 26 May 2026 22:19:47 +0000OK, so the transport officials' investigation has now deemed that this wasn’t an “accident” but a chain of preventable engineering and safety failures. So, does that mean the next logical step will be criminal accountability for whoever authorised unsafe operations, ignored procedures, or failed to secure the required Window Time closure? Thirty‑one people died! That can’t be brushed off as an unfortunate accident. The railway authorities may well be talking about legal and contractual action, but doesn't that just mean fines or internal discipline. Those responsible for the engineering and safety failures should face criminal charges. Anything less sends the message that safety rules in Thailand are only optional.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:10:38 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/contractor-found-dead-in-ceiling-in-bang-lamung-house-r2018/A 37-year-old build contractor who had been missing for five days has been found dead inside the ceiling of a house under renovation in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, with police suspecting electrocution as a possible cause. The body of Mr Jakphan Yodpech was discovered on 25 May 2026 at around 16:30 after a smell was reported coming from the property. Get today's headlines by email The discovery was made at a single-storey house in Village 1, Huai Yai, Bang Lamung district, where renovation work was underway. Police officer Pol Lt Capt Prakasit Paladej of Huai Yai Police Station, together with a duty doctor from Wat Yansangwararam Hospital and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya, attended the scene. The body was located in the ceiling cavity and was already in a decomposed state, with reports indicating death had occurred approximately five days earlier. Rescue teams were required to remove sections of the ceiling to retrieve the remains due to the position of the body. Initial checks suggested Mr Jakphan had been working above the ceiling structure when the incident occurred, with electrocution considered a possible factor. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death and investigations remain ongoing. Family members had previously reported him missing after they were unable to contact him from around midday on 20 May 2026. The case was escalated after an unusual smell was noticed at the property, prompting a search that led to the discovery of the body. Police have recorded the circumstances and continued to examine the scene and surrounding electrical systems. Amarin reported that the body has been transferred to Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital for storage and safekeeping while relatives complete documentation to claim the remains for religious funeral rites. Investigators say a full determination of the cause of death will be made following further examination and forensic review. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 22:10:03 +0000A 37-year-old build contractor who had been missing for five days has been found dead inside the ceiling of a house under renovation in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, with police suspecting electrocution as a possible cause. The body of Mr Jakphan Yodpech was discovered on 25 May 2026 at around 16:30 after a smell was reported coming from the property. Get today's headlines by email The discovery was made at a single-storey house in Village 1, Huai Yai, Bang Lamung district, where renovation work was underway. Police officer Pol Lt Capt Prakasit Paladej of Huai Yai Police Station, together with a duty doctor from Wat Yansangwararam Hospital and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya, attended the scene. The body was located in the ceiling cavity and was already in a decomposed state, with reports indicating death had occurred approximately five days earlier. Rescue teams were required to remove sections of the ceiling to retrieve the remains due to the position of the body. Initial checks suggested Mr Jakphan had been working above the ceiling structure when the incident occurred, with electrocution considered a possible factor. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of death and investigations remain ongoing. Family members had previously reported him missing after they were unable to contact him from around midday on 20 May 2026. The case was escalated after an unusual smell was noticed at the property, prompting a search that led to the discovery of the body. Police have recorded the circumstances and continued to examine the scene and surrounding electrical systems. Amarin reported that the body has been transferred to Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital for storage and safekeeping while relatives complete documentation to claim the remains for religious funeral rites. Investigators say a full determination of the cause of death will be made following further examination and forensic review. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 22:10:03 +0000Did you work for Gregg's?...we all know this wouldn't work...best thing is not to theif in the first place...as said before, this ain't the west, this is Thailand, lucky they didn't get shotTue, 26 May 2026 22:09:04 +0000Bignok, nah bro, she wouldn't do that. See the link below. Total is probably closer to 59,000 by now. She does about 1,000 posts a month on average since 2021.Tue, 26 May 2026 22:03:38 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/mika-salo-says-bangkok-injury-was-probably-an-accident-r2017/Former Formula One driver Mika Salo has told Thai police he was not assaulted after suffering a serious leg injury near Bangkok’s Nana intersection on 19 May 2026. The 59-year-old Finn said he believed the wound was caused accidentally, possibly by a motorcycle number plate scraping his leg, according to information provided by hospital staff. Get today's headlines by email Police from Lumpini Police Station and Tourist Police invited Salo from his hotel on 26 May 2026 to give a statement about the incident. Officers said the former F1 driver had not initially filed a complaint because he was unaware of how the injury occurred until bystanders pointed out blood flowing from his left leg. Salo told reporters he did not feel anyone attack him while walking near the Nana junction on Sukhumvit Road. He only realised something was wrong after members of the public alerted him to the injury. He then sought medical treatment, where doctors and nurses informed him the wound appeared consistent with a cut caused by a sharp object. Despite the injury requiring 28 stitches, Salo described it as a minor matter. He said Thailand’s hot weather was the main inconvenience because it prevented him from swimming during his holiday with family members. He confirmed no property had been stolen and stressed he did not believe he had been targeted by an attacker. The former racing driver also dismissed concerns about safety in Thailand. Salo said he regularly visits the country and considers Bangkok one of the safest cities he has experienced. He added that he loved Thailand’s weather, sunshine and people, and intended to return again in future. Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiwphan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, visited Salo at Police General Hospital before he travelled to Lumpini Police Station for questioning. Through an interpreter, Salo thanked Thai police for their assistance and said media reports in his home country appear to have exaggerated the incident, leading many to the misunderstandings. Investigators are now reviewing CCTV footage from the Nana intersection area and gathering witness evidence to determine the exact cause of the injury. Pol Capt Yosawi Chanthawat, the investigating officer at Lumpini Police Station, said police had received information from the hospital that similar injuries had previously been caused by motorcycle registration plates scraping pedestrians. Khaosod reported that police said the position and nature of Salo’s wound made that explanation possible, although officers are continuing to verify the evidence. Authorities confirmed the investigation remains ongoing while they examine surrounding circumstances and available surveillance footage. Picture courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 21:59:57 +0000New schedule: Pretrial motions due - July 28, 2026 Responses due - August 18, 2026 Replies due - September 1, 2026 Arraignment - October 2026 term of court Trial - Date set at time of arraignment NB Comey will submit motion to dismiss by 28 JULY -- delay requested by Comey unopposed by government as Comey needs to wait until govt. is finished with discovery before they can submit motion to dismiss. NB As earlier noted, Comey had an interview with Secret Service MAY 2025 and told them he and his wife saw the 8647 seashell arrangement when walking on some (still undisclosed) NC ocean beach. If it turns out he made the display himself, he is maybe in more immediate hot water for lying to a federal official than anything outlined in his current indictment.Tue, 26 May 2026 21:55:17 +0000It's been said that if our creators hadn't put women in charge on minge then blokes wouldn't ever even speak with them. P.S. Posting for a friend.Tue, 26 May 2026 21:55:12 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/farage-donor-linked-to-bangkok-office-addresses-r2016/A Bangkok office tower and a run-down apartment block have been linked to billionaire crypto investor Christopher Harborne, one of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s biggest financial backers. The Daily Mirror tracked down several addresses in the Thai capital connected to companies linked to Harborne, whose wealth is estimated at GBP18.2 billion. Get today's headlines by email One address, located nearly two dozen floors up in an anonymous Bangkok tower near the US embassy, is listed for Harborne on UK Companies House records and probate documents for his late father. The only visible sign of the businessman’s presence was a small notice for AML Global Ltd among other company names, while staff at the building reportedly said “messengers” sometimes collect mail there. The report said no staff linked to Harborne were present during the visit. Clients at the building can rent office space from GBP3.42 a day per person, while “virtual office plans” are available from GBP1.83 a day, according to promotional material cited in the article. Harborne, 63, has been drawn into controversy in the UK over an undeclared GBP5 million gift to Nigel Farage, which Farage said was intended to cover security costs. The Parliamentary standards commissioner is investigating whether Commons rules were broken, although Reform UK has stated the payment was “a personal, unconditional gift” and that no rules were breached. The businessman, who also uses the name Chakrit Sakunkrit in Thailand, has lived in the country for more than two decades. Thai shareholder filings reportedly connect him to Kamalaya, a luxury wellness retreat on Koh Samui, as well as several Bangkok-based companies. Another Bangkok property linked to Harborne was described as a gated residential address lined with potted plants. A staff member there reportedly said they had not seen Harborne when shown his photograph. The Mirror also located a separate multi-storey apartment building in Bangkok where three of Harborne’s companies - Chakrit Holdings, Bahati Properties Company Ltd and Praewpayome Company Ltd - are registered. The property was described as worn down, with peeling exterior paint, while a mother and son said to work for Harborne were reported to live there. In the Sunday Times Rich List published earlier this month, Harborne was ranked sixth. The publication said his most valuable asset is a 12% stake in cryptocurrency firm Tether, which Forbes values at USD200 billion, putting his holding at an estimated GBP17.778 billion. The Mirror reported that the investigation is likely to intensify scrutiny of Harborne’s business footprint in Thailand as questions continue in the UK over political donations, transparency and corporate structures linked to wealthy overseas-based donors. Pictures courtesy of Daily Mirror Related story Farages-gift-from-Thailand-based-donor-to-be-probed Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Mirror 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 21:51:04 +0000A Bangkok office tower and a run-down apartment block have been linked to billionaire crypto investor Christopher Harborne, one of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s biggest financial backers. The Daily Mirror tracked down several addresses in the Thai capital connected to companies linked to Harborne, whose wealth is estimated at GBP18.2 billion. Get today's headlines by email One address, located nearly two dozen floors up in an anonymous Bangkok tower near the US embassy, is listed for Harborne on UK Companies House records and probate documents for his late father. The only visible sign of the businessman’s presence was a small notice for AML Global Ltd among other company names, while staff at the building reportedly said “messengers” sometimes collect mail there. The report said no staff linked to Harborne were present during the visit. Clients at the building can rent office space from GBP3.42 a day per person, while “virtual office plans” are available from GBP1.83 a day, according to promotional material cited in the article. Harborne, 63, has been drawn into controversy in the UK over an undeclared GBP5 million gift to Nigel Farage, which Farage said was intended to cover security costs. The Parliamentary standards commissioner is investigating whether Commons rules were broken, although Reform UK has stated the payment was “a personal, unconditional gift” and that no rules were breached. The businessman, who also uses the name Chakrit Sakunkrit in Thailand, has lived in the country for more than two decades. Thai shareholder filings reportedly connect him to Kamalaya, a luxury wellness retreat on Koh Samui, as well as several Bangkok-based companies. Another Bangkok property linked to Harborne was described as a gated residential address lined with potted plants. A staff member there reportedly said they had not seen Harborne when shown his photograph. The Mirror also located a separate multi-storey apartment building in Bangkok where three of Harborne’s companies - Chakrit Holdings, Bahati Properties Company Ltd and Praewpayome Company Ltd - are registered. The property was described as worn down, with peeling exterior paint, while a mother and son said to work for Harborne were reported to live there. In the Sunday Times Rich List published earlier this month, Harborne was ranked sixth. The publication said his most valuable asset is a 12% stake in cryptocurrency firm Tether, which Forbes values at USD200 billion, putting his holding at an estimated GBP17.778 billion. The Mirror reported that the investigation is likely to intensify scrutiny of Harborne’s business footprint in Thailand as questions continue in the UK over political donations, transparency and corporate structures linked to wealthy overseas-based donors. Pictures courtesy of Daily Mirror Related story Farages-gift-from-Thailand-based-donor-to-be-probed Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Mirror 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 21:51:04 +0000SleepingTue, 26 May 2026 21:45:14 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-tourist-held-after-cars-damaged-in-chiang-mai-r2015/Police in Chiang Mai detained a Chinese tourist on 26 May 2026 after she allegedly damaged several vehicles during an argument with her boyfriend near Charoen Charoen Market in San Kamphaeng district. Get today's headlines by email According to reports from the Chiang Mai Provincial Police radio centre, the dispute involved a Chinese couple arguing near Charoen Charoen Market on Chiang Mai-Mae On Road in tambon San Klang, San Kamphaeng district. During the altercation, the woman allegedly grabbed hard objects and threw them at passing vehicles, causing damage to cars belonging to local motorists. Patrol officers from San Kamphaeng Police Station were dispatched to the scene and found the male tourist waiting for officers. The woman had already left the area barefoot and was seen walking along the highway towards Wat Don Chan in Mueang Chiang Mai district, which falls under the jurisdiction of Mae Ping Police Station. Mae Ping police later located and detained the woman. Officers reported that she cried continuously while in custody. San Kamphaeng police then travelled to Mae Ping Police Station to transfer her back for questioning. During the transfer, the woman reportedly resisted police efforts to place her in the patrol vehicle. Officers eventually persuaded her to cooperate and transported her to San Kamphaeng Police Station. Witnesses said she repeatedly shouted the word “family”, claiming the dispute was a private matter. Pol Col Suramon Chalermchan, superintendent of San Kamphaeng Police Station, confirmed that both Chinese tourists had been taken into custody and handed over to investigators for questioning. Police said preliminary information indicated the couple had been arguing before the woman allegedly used hard objects to strike and throw at vehicles near the market area. Authorities are now waiting for affected motorists to formally file complaints regarding the damaged vehicles. Police said further legal proceedings will depend on statements from victims and the outcome of the investigation. Komchadluek reported that the incident caused disruption in the area and drew attention from passersby as officers attempted to calm the woman and safely remove her from the roadside. No injuries were reported during the incident. Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Komchadluek 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 21:41:37 +0000Police in Chiang Mai detained a Chinese tourist on 26 May 2026 after she allegedly damaged several vehicles during an argument with her boyfriend near Charoen Charoen Market in San Kamphaeng district. Get today's headlines by email According to reports from the Chiang Mai Provincial Police radio centre, the dispute involved a Chinese couple arguing near Charoen Charoen Market on Chiang Mai-Mae On Road in tambon San Klang, San Kamphaeng district. During the altercation, the woman allegedly grabbed hard objects and threw them at passing vehicles, causing damage to cars belonging to local motorists. Patrol officers from San Kamphaeng Police Station were dispatched to the scene and found the male tourist waiting for officers. The woman had already left the area barefoot and was seen walking along the highway towards Wat Don Chan in Mueang Chiang Mai district, which falls under the jurisdiction of Mae Ping Police Station. Mae Ping police later located and detained the woman. Officers reported that she cried continuously while in custody. San Kamphaeng police then travelled to Mae Ping Police Station to transfer her back for questioning. During the transfer, the woman reportedly resisted police efforts to place her in the patrol vehicle. Officers eventually persuaded her to cooperate and transported her to San Kamphaeng Police Station. Witnesses said she repeatedly shouted the word “family”, claiming the dispute was a private matter. Pol Col Suramon Chalermchan, superintendent of San Kamphaeng Police Station, confirmed that both Chinese tourists had been taken into custody and handed over to investigators for questioning. Police said preliminary information indicated the couple had been arguing before the woman allegedly used hard objects to strike and throw at vehicles near the market area. Authorities are now waiting for affected motorists to formally file complaints regarding the damaged vehicles. Police said further legal proceedings will depend on statements from victims and the outcome of the investigation. Komchadluek reported that the incident caused disruption in the area and drew attention from passersby as officers attempted to calm the woman and safely remove her from the roadside. No injuries were reported during the incident. Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Komchadluek 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 21:41:37 +0000Former FBI director James Comey has won a request to delay his criminal trial over a social media post that prosecutors say threatened President Donald Trump. Get today's headlines by email A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the trial will now begin on Oct. 21, several weeks later than originally expected. Comey is scheduled to appear for arraignment on Sept. 30. Trial pushed backU.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan approved the delay request without publicly detailing the reasons behind the revised schedule. The case centres on an Instagram post made by Comey showing seashells arranged on a beach to form the numbers “86 47”. Supporters and allies of Trump argued that the image amounted to a coded threat against the president. They pointed to the slang meaning of “86”, which can mean to remove, reject or “get rid of” something. Trump is the 47th president of the United States. Federal prosecutors later charged Comey with threatening the president. Comey denies wrongdoingComey removed the post after criticism mounted online and said he had not intended the image to be interpreted as violent. After the indictment was unsealed, he posted a video online rejecting the allegations and criticising the case against him. “Well, they’re back. This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago,” Comey said. “And this won’t be the end of it, but nothing has changed with me. I’m still innocent, I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let’s go.” The former FBI director has not entered a formal plea. That is expected during his Sept. 30 arraignment hearing. Political backlash growsThe prosecution has become politically charged, with critics of the Trump administration arguing the case reflects a broader effort to target perceived political opponents. Some opponents also pointed to a separate case against Comey that was dismissed last year by a judge. That indictment involved unrelated allegations. Trump allies, however, have defended the criminal charges and argued that threats against a sitting president must be treated seriously, regardless of who makes them. Justice Department defends chargesAt a press conference announcing the indictment last month, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the case was about enforcing federal law protecting the president. “It’s not a very difficult line to look at,” Blanche said. “We cannot, you are not allowed to threaten the President of the United States of America.” Blanche said the Justice Department regularly prosecutes similar cases and argued that Comey’s post crossed the line between constitutionally protected speech and criminal conduct. The trial is expected to renew debate over free speech protections, political expression and how online posts are interpreted in criminal investigations involving public officials. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 27 May 2026 View full articleTue, 26 May 2026 21:35:55 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/rail-probe-blames-safety-failures-in-korat-crash-r2014/Thai transport officials have concluded that the crane collapse which struck a passenger train in Si Khio, Nakhon Ratchasima, was not an accident but the result of multiple engineering and safety failures during construction work on the high-speed rail project. Get today's headlines by email The findings were announced on 26 May 2026 by Jirapong Thepphitak, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and chairman of the fact-finding committee. The collapse happened on 14 January 2026 at 9.15am when a Launching Gantry crane fell onto Special Express Train No. 21 travelling from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ubon Ratchathani between Nong Nam Khun and Si Khio stations. Authorities said 31 people were killed in the disaster. Investigators spent 45 days examining the site, inspecting physical evidence, testing materials, analysing steel components with electron microscopes and producing engineering simulations to determine the cause of the collapse. The committee found that the Launching Gantry, used to install large concrete segments, was operated in breach of engineering procedures and safety regulations on the day of the incident. Investigators said excessive load pressure was placed on the front support point, damaging structural components and causing the crane to collapse onto the railway line while the train was passing underneath. The report also identified serious failings in site supervision and safety management. Investigators found construction teams had failed to obtain mandatory railway closure permission, known as ‘Window Time’, before carrying out work. The committee also cited unauthorised operations, inadequate equipment inspections and inconsistent on-site monitoring. Piyapong Jiwatkulpaisan, Director-General of the Department of Highways, and Anan Phonimdaeng, acting governor of the State Railway of Thailand, joined the briefing. Officials said construction work on the project would continue under stricter safety controls and enhanced oversight measures. The State Railway of Thailand said all work near active rail lines would now require written ‘Window Time’ approval before operations begin. Advance and retrospective work approvals will also be abolished, with supervising consultants required to approve work daily using photographic evidence from construction sites. Rail authorities said engineers and safety officers must remain on site throughout operations, with work suspended immediately if standards are breached. Independent third-party specialists will inspect every Launching Gantry crane in use across the project, including structural, lifting and hydraulic systems. Officials also announced new safety measures including real-time monitoring systems, tilt sensors, tension monitoring and CCTV cameras fitted to all major machinery. PT Bar steel supports will be replaced after no more than 60 uses and will be banned from reuse. Amarin reported that the railway authority is also compiling details of damage to infrastructure, railway operations and property as part of ongoing legal and contractual action against those responsible. Pictures courtesy of Amarin Related story Multiple-deaths-after-crane-collapses-onto-passenger-train Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 27 May 2026Tue, 26 May 2026 21:34:17 +0000