https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenThe facial recognition within the Krungthai APP didn't work for me until I visited the bank to inform them about my new passport a week ago. Don't know what they did but after the update the FR worked. This was after the staff repeatedly informed me that FR wasn't available for foreigners and like you, my transfers were limited to 50K baht. There is a function within the app settings to update facial data. Have you tried that? I had to do that before the FR worked.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:35:22 +0000Said in hope or anger ?Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:31:23 +0000Why does this never happen in Pattaya 😂Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:26:05 +0000Sounds fishy !Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:23:55 +0000@FritsSikkink thanks for the thumbs down on my post. Now watch the video below. It covers everything stated above with precision.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:23:44 +0000That would be one of Ismeuno's other many personalities. Watch how I get more thumbs downs from him, and that he and Rocky stick up for each other, then trash each other, all in the same topic. peas in a pod.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:20:16 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/foreign-woman-strips-naked-causes-disturbance-in-phuket-r2251/A foreign woman was taken into police custody after stripping naked and causing a disturbance near Surin Beach in Phuket on 9 June 2026. The incident drew widespread attention after a video was shared on Facebook, showing the woman unclothed and behaving aggressively in a public area. Get today's headlines by email The footage was posted with the message: “Haaa, she’s naked now. They’ve grabbed her now. Grabbed her now. Wow. #FreeVisa”. The clip quickly circulated online and generated significant discussion on social media. The incident took place near Surin Beach on Srisoonthorn Road in Cherng Talay, Thalang district, Phuket. According to the video and witness accounts, the foreign tourist was completely unclothed and appeared to be either intoxicated or under the influence of drugs and in a distressed state. She was seen walking on the road, shouting loudly, before entering a nearby massage shop where she caused further disruption and attacked a woman. Staff at the shop and a foreign man attempted to cover her with a towel, but the woman reportedly removed it and continued behaving aggressively. Picture courtesy of Daily News Witnesses said the woman’s actions alarmed local residents, business operators and tourists in the area. The individual who shared the video stated that she had been travelling alone and appeared intoxicated. According to witness accounts, the woman moved around businesses near Surin Beach causing disturbances, attempting to assault people, grabbing one person by the hair, striking vehicles and chasing members of the public. Concerned residents subsequently contacted authorities for assistance. Officers from Cherng Talay Police Station and relevant agencies attended the scene following reports of the disturbance. Authorities approached the situation with caution before successfully bringing the woman under control. She was then taken to Cherng Talay Police Station to calm down while officers began inquiries into the cause of her apparent distressed or erratic behaviour. Police are also considering what legal action may be appropriate under Thai law. The Daily News reported that the investigation remains ongoing and further details have not yet been released by authorities on the woman’s name or nationality. AQOvh3ZOyqWWSsaF-rcWSPSXUGhyEtPq5CuuuWCDJdGfcU48f8onpaKJnuN4eiHUEdUIYSLzf8vKj1YRL9Dv0kRtX1eDYng6N6dHWGn97A.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 10 June 2026Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:19:42 +0000A foreign woman was taken into police custody after stripping naked and causing a disturbance near Surin Beach in Phuket on 9 June 2026. The incident drew widespread attention after a video was shared on Facebook, showing the woman unclothed and behaving aggressively in a public area. Get today's headlines by email The footage was posted with the message: “Haaa, she’s naked now. They’ve grabbed her now. Grabbed her now. Wow. #FreeVisa”. The clip quickly circulated online and generated significant discussion on social media. The incident took place near Surin Beach on Srisoonthorn Road in Cherng Talay, Thalang district, Phuket. According to the video and witness accounts, the foreign tourist was completely unclothed and appeared to be either intoxicated or under the influence of drugs and in a distressed state. She was seen walking on the road, shouting loudly, before entering a nearby massage shop where she caused further disruption and attacked a woman. Staff at the shop and a foreign man attempted to cover her with a towel, but the woman reportedly removed it and continued behaving aggressively. Picture courtesy of Daily News Witnesses said the woman’s actions alarmed local residents, business operators and tourists in the area. The individual who shared the video stated that she had been travelling alone and appeared intoxicated. According to witness accounts, the woman moved around businesses near Surin Beach causing disturbances, attempting to assault people, grabbing one person by the hair, striking vehicles and chasing members of the public. Concerned residents subsequently contacted authorities for assistance. Officers from Cherng Talay Police Station and relevant agencies attended the scene following reports of the disturbance. Authorities approached the situation with caution before successfully bringing the woman under control. She was then taken to Cherng Talay Police Station to calm down while officers began inquiries into the cause of her apparent distressed or erratic behaviour. Police are also considering what legal action may be appropriate under Thai law. The Daily News reported that the investigation remains ongoing and further details have not yet been released by authorities on the woman’s name or nationality. AQOvh3ZOyqWWSsaF-rcWSPSXUGhyEtPq5CuuuWCDJdGfcU48f8onpaKJnuN4eiHUEdUIYSLzf8vKj1YRL9Dv0kRtX1eDYng6N6dHWGn97A.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 10 June 2026 View full articleTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:19:42 +0000Mark my words.....he will run for president at some point.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:19:32 +0000SemiTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:19:02 +0000He plays a mean bad guy in that movie, and the ending is a good one. Also plays the bad in Dances With Wolves.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:17:24 +0000Never, I always UnEven Peanut Butter when in ThailandTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10:58 +0000more nonsense to pander to mental illnessTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:09:14 +0000Men ? its all the women doing the talking. The very people who are right now babbling on the TV about the violence in NI,and letting the police do its job are the very people who allowed (and defended )the right of the third world muck to infest the UK The homes of the asylum seekers right now,this very minute are being torched there in Belfast,that will send a stronger message to the powers that be (prob women) Mahmoud et al ,Lammy put a skirt on it hopefully, where is Tower Hamlets it all this?, and the other political black skinned offal that infect UK politics Bring it on TommyTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:07:27 +0000House Republicans on Tuesday approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of internal party disputes and tense negotiations on Capitol Hill. Get today's headlines by email The measure, one of the administration’s top legislative priorities, will provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through the remainder of Trump’s second term. The House passed the bill by a narrow 214-212 margin along party lines. Independent Representative Kevin Kiley of California joined Democrats in voting against the measure. GOP Divisions Nearly Derail BillThe legislation faced several obstacles before reaching final passage. Disagreements emerged between Republican leaders over strategy, while Senate Republicans threatened to block the package because of concerns over a proposed Justice Department settlement fund backed by Trump. Critics argued the fund could be used to benefit the president’s political allies. Although Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the initiative would not proceed, some Senate Republicans continued pushing for language to prohibit it. In the Senate, several Republicans initially delayed the bill over those concerns before ultimately supporting it. Only Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted against the measure. House Hardliners Seek Immigration VoteThe bill also encountered resistance in the House during its final stages. More than a dozen conservative Republicans temporarily withheld support for a procedural vote as they sought commitments from party leaders to consider a separate immigration crackdown proposal. According to people familiar with the discussions, the group delayed House action while pressing for a vote on the stricter immigration measure. It remains unclear whether leadership agreed to their demands, and the proposal would likely face significant opposition if brought to the House floor. Despite those tensions, Republican lawmakers ultimately united behind the funding package. “This bill breaks the Democrats’ stranglehold over ICE and CBP funding,” Representative Tom McClintock of California said during floor debate. Democrats Criticize Lack of OversightDemocrats strongly opposed the legislation, arguing it provides billions of dollars for immigration enforcement without imposing new reforms or oversight requirements on ICE. The agency has faced scrutiny following fatal shootings involving federal agents that contributed to Democrats blocking previous funding efforts. Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington said Republicans were approving the funding package with “no guardrails,” while Representative Morgan McGarvey of Kentucky argued the money could be better spent elsewhere. “With $70 billion, we could end homelessness in America,” McGarvey said. “Just about anything would be better than giving it to ICE.” White House Security Funding RemovedOne notable administration request was dropped during negotiations. Trump had sought roughly $1 billion for White House security improvements, including about $200 million connected to his proposed East Wing ballroom project. Senate Republicans raised concerns about the request, and parliamentary rulings also complicated its inclusion. The final legislation excludes the White House funding provisions. The bill’s passage highlights both the challenges and the limits of Republican majorities in Congress. Despite repeated threats of defections and disputes over key provisions, GOP lawmakers ultimately delivered a package that closely matches Trump’s original immigration funding demands. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 10 June 2026 View full articleTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:06:06 +0000Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02:57 +0000It was only a matter of time. This disgraceful anti British government with it's weak lilly livered PM. Call an election now !!! https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2215355/belfast-protest-live-riot-today-stabbing-northern-irelandTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02:47 +0000at least he isnt getting raped or beheaded, like he would be by his murderous alliesTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02:03 +0000US Launches Strikes on Iran After Apache Downing The United States has launched what it described as "self-defense strikes" against Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter earlier this week, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM said the military operation began at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday under the direction of President Donald Trump. The strikes were carried out in response to Monday's incident involving the helicopter. US launches response operationIn a statement posted on social media, CENTCOM said the action was intended as a measured response to the attack. "The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," the command said. The helicopter was brought down on Monday, prompting a U.S. response less than 24 hours later. Trump says pilots rescued safelyEarlier on Tuesday, Trump said the two pilots aboard the Apache helicopter had been rescued safely. No further details were immediately provided about their condition or the circumstances of the rescue. Officials investigate cause of attackTwo U.S. officials told CBS News that preliminary assessments suggested the helicopter was struck by an Iranian drone. One official cautioned that investigators had not yet determined whether the strike was deliberate. Further details about the scope of the strikes or any resulting damage were not immediately available. Join the discussion? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Compiled from various sources. 10 June 2026Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:20 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/finnish-court-jails-polarica-ex-ceo-in-thai-trafficking-case-r2250/A Finnish court has sentenced the former chief executive of wild berry company Polarica to two years and six months in prison after finding him guilty of 78 counts of human trafficking involving Thai berry pickers. The ruling concerns the exploitation of Thai workers who travelled to Finland in 2022 to collect wild berries under conditions the court determined amounted to forced labour. Get today's headlines by email The Lapland District Court delivered its verdict on 9 June, sentencing Jukka Kristo, the former CEO of Polarica, for human trafficking offences linked to the recruitment and employment of Thai workers. The court found that the workers had been misled about their expected earnings and actual working conditions before travelling to Finland. Thai coordinator Kallayakorn “Durian” Phongphit was also convicted on 78 counts of human trafficking and sentenced to nine months in prison. The court reduced her sentence because she had already received a three-year prison term last year in a separate human trafficking case involving another wild berry company. Finnish public media has described the case as the largest human trafficking case in the country’s history. Dozens of Thai workers were identified as victims. During the trial, the court heard that the workers were recruited from Thailand and encouraged to travel to Finland to pick naturally growing wild berries. Upon arrival, they became responsible for travel expenses, accommodation costs and other charges, leaving many in debt from the outset. Although the workers reportedly laboured long hours with little or no time off, the court found that they retained very little income after deductions. It also determined that some accommodation provided was overcrowded and of poor quality, while charges for lodging were unreasonably high. Most of the workers had only primary school education and spoke only Thai, limiting their access to information and assistance. The court concluded that their financial dependence and lack of alternatives left them with little choice but to continue working, resulting in conditions that constituted forced labour under Finnish law. The court also imposed a five-year business ban on Kristo and stripped him of his military rank. Kristo, Phongphit and Polarica were ordered to jointly pay approximately EUR500,000 in compensation to the victims for financial losses and emotional suffering, as well as roughly EUR400,000 in legal costs. Polarica was additionally fined EUR150,000. Both defendants continue to deny the allegations and may appeal the ruling. Prosecutors have also indicated they will appeal, seeking a five-year prison sentence as originally requested. ThaiRath reported that Finnish authorities are continuing broader scrutiny of the wild berry industry, which relies heavily on foreign workers, particularly from Thailand. The case follows a separate investigation in late May which found that several berry companies, including Polarica, may have cooperated in fixing berry purchase prices between 2013 and 2023, potentially suppressing workers’ earnings. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 10 June 2026Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:57:09 +0000A Finnish court has sentenced the former chief executive of wild berry company Polarica to two years and six months in prison after finding him guilty of 78 counts of human trafficking involving Thai berry pickers. The ruling concerns the exploitation of Thai workers who travelled to Finland in 2022 to collect wild berries under conditions the court determined amounted to forced labour. Get today's headlines by email The Lapland District Court delivered its verdict on 9 June, sentencing Jukka Kristo, the former CEO of Polarica, for human trafficking offences linked to the recruitment and employment of Thai workers. The court found that the workers had been misled about their expected earnings and actual working conditions before travelling to Finland. Thai coordinator Kallayakorn “Durian” Phongphit was also convicted on 78 counts of human trafficking and sentenced to nine months in prison. The court reduced her sentence because she had already received a three-year prison term last year in a separate human trafficking case involving another wild berry company. Finnish public media has described the case as the largest human trafficking case in the country’s history. Dozens of Thai workers were identified as victims. During the trial, the court heard that the workers were recruited from Thailand and encouraged to travel to Finland to pick naturally growing wild berries. Upon arrival, they became responsible for travel expenses, accommodation costs and other charges, leaving many in debt from the outset. Although the workers reportedly laboured long hours with little or no time off, the court found that they retained very little income after deductions. It also determined that some accommodation provided was overcrowded and of poor quality, while charges for lodging were unreasonably high. Most of the workers had only primary school education and spoke only Thai, limiting their access to information and assistance. The court concluded that their financial dependence and lack of alternatives left them with little choice but to continue working, resulting in conditions that constituted forced labour under Finnish law. The court also imposed a five-year business ban on Kristo and stripped him of his military rank. Kristo, Phongphit and Polarica were ordered to jointly pay approximately EUR500,000 in compensation to the victims for financial losses and emotional suffering, as well as roughly EUR400,000 in legal costs. Polarica was additionally fined EUR150,000. Both defendants continue to deny the allegations and may appeal the ruling. Prosecutors have also indicated they will appeal, seeking a five-year prison sentence as originally requested. ThaiRath reported that Finnish authorities are continuing broader scrutiny of the wild berry industry, which relies heavily on foreign workers, particularly from Thailand. The case follows a separate investigation in late May which found that several berry companies, including Polarica, may have cooperated in fixing berry purchase prices between 2013 and 2023, potentially suppressing workers’ earnings. Picture courtesy of ThaiRath Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 10 June 2026 View full articleTue, 09 Jun 2026 21:57:09 +0000A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after allegedly operating hundreds of commercial flights over a 16-year period without holding the required license to serve as an airline captain. Get today's headlines by email Canadian police said Geoffrey Wall, 59, of Barrie, Ontario, is accused of flying more than 900 domestic and international flights between 2009 and 2025 without the necessary airline transport pilot license. More Than 900 FlightsAccording to Peel Regional Police, Wall worked as an airline captain despite allegedly lacking the certification required to command large commercial passenger aircraft. Air Canada said Wall held a valid commercial pilot license but did not possess the airline transport pilot license needed for promotion to captain. The airline stated that he was removed from active duty after the issue was discovered and that the matter was voluntarily reported to Transport Canada, the country's aviation regulator. Wall is no longer employed by the carrier. Investigation Began After Documentation ReviewPolice said irregularities were uncovered during a review of pilot documentation. Transport Canada subsequently contacted investigators earlier this year. The airline also confirmed that Wall had been fined by the regulator for not holding the correct license required for a captain's position. In addition to the licensing allegations, police said Wall is accused of filing a false report claiming that pilot documentation had been stolen. Air Canada Says Safety Was Not AffectedAir Canada said an internal audit found no other cases of pilots operating outside licensing requirements. The carrier maintained that passenger safety was not compromised because all pilots are required to complete recurrent training every six months and undergo an annual flight check conducted by a certified Transport Canada check pilot. The airline said proper licensing remains a critical component of aviation safety and that it is treating the matter seriously. Air Canada declined further comment, citing privacy laws and the ongoing criminal investigation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 10 June 2026 View full articleTue, 09 Jun 2026 21:53:15 +0000A Karen an Italian and a ladyboy walk into a bar.......Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:52:27 +0000Oh the irony! The mirror shattered when you wrote that one.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:49:15 +0000BuildingTue, 09 Jun 2026 21:46:44 +0000