https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:43:29 +000033 percent support.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:42:57 +0000Praise the effort of local partners in Florida, helping to facilitate unlawful actors due process with possible deportation. "In Delaney Hall right now Human smuggling , The foreign national thought he’d casually fly back and forth between Mexico and the U.S. using his lawful permanent resident status despite being convicted in New York for transporting illegal aliens. Folks at Miami International Airport were kind enough to advise us of his arrival, and he faces removal proceedings later this month". https://x.com/ICEgov/status/2063721458870739254?s=20Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:42:51 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/phangan-host-denies-foreigner-stopped-temple-event-r2223/A host of a Buddhist ordination celebration on Koh Phangan has denied claims that a foreign resident attempted to shut down the event, saying the matter was resolved peacefully after a simple conversation. The clarification follows widespread criticism on social media after reports suggested a foreigner had objected to a traditional community ceremony at a temple in Surat Thani province. Get today's headlines by email The controversy emerged after online posts claimed a foreign resident had tried to stop activities linked to an ordination ceremony at a temple on Koh Phangan. The story was widely shared and interpreted by some as an attempt to interfere with local traditions and cultural practices. According to the event host, the incident occurred during celebrations for his nephew’s ordination ceremony. Music was being played as part of the festivities, which he described as a normal feature of weddings, ordinations and other community celebrations. The host said a foreign man renting a nearby property approached the temple at around 10pm to ask about the noise. He explained that the event was a long-standing ordination tradition on Koh Phangan that had been practised for generations. After receiving the explanation, the visitor understood the situation and returned home, the host said. He stressed that there was no argument, confrontation or serious dispute. In a statement posted on his personal Facebook account, the host criticised claims that a foreigner had “closed down” the event or threatened local traditions. He said such descriptions were inaccurate and had caused unnecessary controversy. The host added that the foreign resident’s concern related to his young child being unable to sleep because of the noise. He said the visitor initially thought a party was taking place but accepted the explanation once the cultural context of the ceremony was explained. Another organiser also issued a statement, describing reports of the event being shut down as “fake news”. The organiser said the visitor had only asked for the volume to be reduced because his young child had been startled by the noise. The organiser further clarified that the individual involved was a tourist and was neither Israeli nor Russian, countering speculation that had circulated online. He attributed the controversy to a misunderstanding that had been amplified through social media posts. Khaosod reported that the incident has since sparked broader discussion online about local traditions and coexistence between residents and foreign visitors. However, organisers insist the matter was resolved amicably and that reports suggesting a conflict were inaccurate. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 8 June 2026Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:42:51 +0000Even those not interested in work or assimilation?Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:42:38 +0000Yeah but it's way to quick anyway, barely getting startedMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:42:04 +0000Probably depends on how much sugar they toss in. I tried it once at a neighborhood wedding party, it tastes sweet. Would I drink it again? Nope. Once is enough. Been there, done that, got the t-shirtMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:41:43 +0000Japanese Fraud Suspect Arrested in Bangkok Over Billion-Yen Scam Network Bangkok immigration officers have arrested a 39-year-old Japanese national wanted in Japan over alleged call centre fraud and human trafficking links. The suspect, identified as Sasaki, was detained in the Watthana district after cooperation between Thai immigration officials and Japanese authorities. He is accused of helping run a transnational scam network based in Poipet, Cambodia, which allegedly defrauded victims in Japan of several billion yen. Japanese investigators believe he played a key role in directing the operation across multiple countries and had been hiding in Thailand with his family. He is expected to be extradited to Japan to face fraud charges.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:41:34 +0000Nakhon Ratchasima Issues Rabies Warning After Rise in Cases Health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima are urging residents to stay alert after the province recorded one human rabies death and 20 animal infections this year. Officials said the latest confirmed case involved an eight-month-old dog in Mueang district that displayed erratic behaviour and attacked other animals. A temporary outbreak zone has been declared within a five-kilometre radius, while high-risk people and animals are being monitored. Authorities are pushing pet vaccination, disease surveillance, and faster reporting of sick or dead animals to control the spread. Residents are being reminded that rabies is fatal once symptoms appear and they should seek medical care immediately after any bite or scratch.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:40:34 +0000A lot of hate for foreigners on this thread from the self-righeous brigade... who, if actually foreign, would be shafted over for the sligthest reason by this system here, unless they are nationalist Thais hiding behind a pseudonym to do some quality trolling, which wouldn't suprise me.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:40:26 +0000Millions of Pink Sea Cucumbers Wash Ashore on Rayong Beach Millions of pink sea cucumbers washed up along Suan Son Beach in Rayong after strong waves and stormy conditions. Tourists reported the unusual sight on June 6, with several hundred metres of shoreline turning reddish pink. Marine officials identified the creatures as Cercodemas anceps, a seabed-dwelling invertebrate known for its soft cylindrical body and bright pink to reddish-orange colour. Officials said rough monsoon conditions likely disturbed the seabed and pushed the animals onto the shore, although the volume seen in Rayong was considered rare. Visitors have been advised not to touch them directly, as some sea cucumbers can release substances that may irritate sensitive skin.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:39:41 +0000UPDATE Phangan Host Denies Foreigner Stopped Temple Event Picture courtesy of Khaosod A host of a Buddhist ordination celebration on Koh Phangan has denied claims that a foreign resident attempted to shut down the event, saying the matter was resolved peacefully after a simple conversation. The clarification follows widespread criticism on social media after reports suggested a foreigner had objected to a traditional community ceremony at a temple in Surat Thani province. The controversy emerged after online posts claimed a foreign resident had tried to stop activities linked to an ordination ceremony at a temple on Koh Phangan. The story was widely shared and interpreted by some as an attempt to interfere with local traditions and cultural practices. According to the event host, the incident occurred during celebrations for his nephew’s ordination ceremony. Music was being played as part of the festivities, which he described as a normal feature of weddings, ordinations and other community celebrations. The host said a foreign man renting a nearby property approached the temple at around 10pm to ask about the noise. He explained that the event was a long-standing ordination tradition on Koh Phangan that had been practised for generations. After receiving the explanation, the visitor understood the situation and returned home, the host said. He stressed that there was no argument, confrontation or serious dispute. In a statement posted on his personal Facebook account, the host criticised claims that a foreigner had “closed down” the event or threatened local traditions. He said such descriptions were inaccurate and had caused unnecessary controversy. The host added that the foreign resident’s concern related to his young child being unable to sleep because of the noise. He said the visitor initially thought a party was taking place but accepted the explanation once the cultural context of the ceremony was explained. Another organiser also issued a statement, describing reports of the event being shut down as “fake news”. The organiser said the visitor had only asked for the volume to be reduced because his young child had been startled by the noise. The organiser further clarified that the individual involved was a tourist and was neither Israeli nor Russian, countering speculation that had circulated online. He attributed the controversy to a misunderstanding that had been amplified through social media posts. Khaosod reported that the incident has since sparked broader discussion online about local traditions and coexistence between residents and foreign visitors. However, organisers insist the matter was resolved amicably and that reports suggesting a conflict were inaccurate. Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 8 June 2026Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:39:39 +0000I don't know, but there's always the Hague.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:38:50 +0000I got a letter from HMRC recently that confirmed I will get the maximum when I turn 67 (I've paid in more than 30 years). I still have a couple of years to go to collect it, so it might be even better by then. I have other income so I'm not worried about the lack of indexation due to non residency. Being fully non resident (not a sausage in the UK) is much more valuable than having one foot still in there and paying annual income tax.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:38:50 +0000Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:38:15 +0000StashMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:38:14 +0000Yep. ..and your only offence is making a false declaration. Nobody, as in not a single person has been charged with fraud for that heinous crime. The worst result is a requirement to repay overpayments - good luck to them with that one in trying to establish exactly when you became non-resident. I came clean last year because I was concerned about departmental exchange of information - and I don't want them to delve too deeply into my tax returns.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:37:43 +0000Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:37:21 +0000I always thought that Siddiqui meant "my friend" and I have met several Pakistani people in UK and ME with it as their name. However, an AI search produced: Siddique (also spelled Siddiq) is an Arabic masculine given name and surname that translates to "truthful," "sincere," or "righteous". Rooted in the Islamic tradition, it is used to describe someone who is exceptionally honest and unwavering in their faith. Kind of ironic, wouldn't you say?Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:37:17 +0000Spot on. The damage Fox has done to the US cannot be overestimated, and they should be made to pay a gigantic fine, and forced to spend an entire week broadcasting retractions of lies they've told, and any future deliberate lies should lead to their immediate closure.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:36:29 +0000He reminds me of Robert Maxwell, father if Ghislaine. He sued lots of people for libel, but finally the truth caught up with him. The unfortunate difference is that Trump has a compliant Supreme Court to block repercussions. Could action be taken through the English courts after 2028?Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:36:16 +0000Which is more of a joke? Thailand's high speed rail or California's? No better evidence for the fact that politicians suck worldwide.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:36:05 +0000Oh yeah. So very normal! Normal as in conforming to a standard, regular pattern, or an expected average Pattaya, Thailand has many people who are exactly what you would expect to see on average in Pattaya Just like Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh has many people who are exactly what you would expect to see in an area where 40% of people are educated with advanced degrees Exactly 💯 😄Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:35:54 +0000Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:33:17 +0000HiddenMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:32:47 +0000