https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandentake a quick look around,, I'll venture 95% of Thai use spoons as utensil #1 go to any local food stall.. if they had real quality utensils . they would not have them for long ! and tough meat .. start with inferior animal, you get the same result ,, see what is hanging on a hook at any local wet market ... go to a "Steak restaurant" it's not that much of an improvement .. "Imported Aussie beef, is usually Brahma or Sahiwal or some other hybrid ... unless they specifficaly state Angus" .. it's notFri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:21 +0000Right . This and that pos that threw acid on that poor girl. High time immigration cleans house around here. Round them up , revoke visas and send them back to bum ---- Egypt.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:12 +0000The U.S. Department of Defense officially accepted the gifted Boeing 747 aircraft in May 2025. The department was renamed the Department of War September 5, 2025. Changing the name does not result in the Department of War having no assets It belongs to the USA not Trump so no use speculating.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:59:13 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/miss-thailand-runner-up-accuses-sponsor-of-assault-in-rayong-r2499/A 27-year-old second runner-up of Miss Thailand Phuket 2026 has filed a police complaint alleging sexual assault and attempted rape by a prominent pageant sponsor at a hotel in Rayong on 26 June 2026. The complaint was lodged at Nikhom Phatthana Police Station and relates to an alleged incident that took place on the evening of 25 June 2026. Get today's headlines by email According to the complainant, she travelled to Rayong to meet and thank sponsors who had supported her pageant activities. She said she met a Thai man identified only as “Mike” aged in his 50s, who is a well-known durian farm owner in Nikhom Phatthana district and a major sponsor of the pageant. She stated she trusted him as a senior figure in the industry. The woman alleged that Mike offered to book her a hotel room in Nikhom Phatthana district as she was due to film a tourism commercial in Ban Chang district the following day before travelling to Nakhon Ratchasima for another pageant commitment. She claimed that while she was taking a shower, he entered the bathroom naked and attempted to force himself on her. She said she defended herself using Muay Thai techniques, striking him with a knee to the groin and punching him in the face, causing him to flee the room. The complainant further alleged that when she sought help from hotel staff, the response was inadequate. She said police were called and she was briefly treated as if she were intoxicated and causing a disturbance, despite reporting injuries sustained during the incident. Hotel staff later met investigators and said they initially believed the pair were husband and wife. They added that once the woman requested emergency medical assistance, staff realised the seriousness of the situation and followed appropriate procedures. The hotel stated it prioritises guest safety. Khaosod reported that police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation. No charges have been announced. Mike denied the whole incident and is threatening to sue her for defamation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 27 June 2026Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:56:11 +0000A 27-year-old second runner-up of Miss Thailand Phuket 2026 has filed a police complaint alleging sexual assault and attempted rape by a prominent pageant sponsor at a hotel in Rayong on 26 June 2026. The complaint was lodged at Nikhom Phatthana Police Station and relates to an alleged incident that took place on the evening of 25 June 2026. Get today's headlines by email According to the complainant, she travelled to Rayong to meet and thank sponsors who had supported her pageant activities. She said she met a Thai man identified only as “Mike” aged in his 50s, who is a well-known durian farm owner in Nikhom Phatthana district and a major sponsor of the pageant. She stated she trusted him as a senior figure in the industry. The woman alleged that Mike offered to book her a hotel room in Nikhom Phatthana district as she was due to film a tourism commercial in Ban Chang district the following day before travelling to Nakhon Ratchasima for another pageant commitment. She claimed that while she was taking a shower, he entered the bathroom naked and attempted to force himself on her. She said she defended herself using Muay Thai techniques, striking him with a knee to the groin and punching him in the face, causing him to flee the room. The complainant further alleged that when she sought help from hotel staff, the response was inadequate. She said police were called and she was briefly treated as if she were intoxicated and causing a disturbance, despite reporting injuries sustained during the incident. Hotel staff later met investigators and said they initially believed the pair were husband and wife. They added that once the woman requested emergency medical assistance, staff realised the seriousness of the situation and followed appropriate procedures. The hotel stated it prioritises guest safety. Khaosod reported that police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation. No charges have been announced. Mike denied the whole incident and is threatening to sue her for defamation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:56:11 +0000UPDATE Australian Arrested at Bangkok Airport Over Pattaya MurderFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:50:49 +0000Is that Hogo Weaving? Where can I watch this lolFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:45:30 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/australian-arrested-at-bangkok-airport-over-pattaya-murder-r2498/Police have arrested a 46-year-old Australian man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he attempted to flee Thailand, in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found inside a suitcase abandoned beside railway tracks in Pattaya. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified publicly by Thai police as Mr. Simon Peter Carman, was detained while attempting to buy a ticket to return to Australia. He has denied any involvement in the killing and maintains he is innocent despite what police describe as strong CCTV evidence. He currently faces a charge of abducting a minor under the age of 18 for indecent purposes. The arrest followed a joint investigation by Pattaya City Police and Nong Prue Police, who traced the suspect’s movements using CCTV footage collected along his suspected escape route. According to investigators, the victim, Miss T, 17, from Kalasin province, disappeared after entering a condominium on Jomtien Second Road with Carman at approximately 3.34am on June 25. CCTV footage showed the pair holding hands as they entered the building and went to Room 20 on the 15th floor. Police say the teenager was never seen leaving the condominium alive. Further CCTV footage recorded at around 9.34pm the same day allegedly showed Carman dragging a large black suitcase from the building. He loaded it onto a Yamaha Aerox motorcycle bearing Prachuap Khiri Khan registration, before riding along Sukhumvit Road towards Soi Chaiyapruk 2 and then onto a road running parallel to the railway tracks. Investigators said the suspect disappeared from CCTV coverage for more than nine minutes before returning to the condominium on the same motorcycle without the suitcase. Police believe the victim’s body was disposed of during that period. The investigation intensified after a body concealed inside a black suitcase was discovered beside railway tracks behind Pattaya Floating Market in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Police from Pattaya and Nong Prue coordinated efforts under senior officers, analysing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify and locate the suspect. Pictures courtesy of ฉลาม นิวส์ Officers tracked Carman to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was arrested before boarding a flight. Authorities are continuing to question him while forensic specialists gather additional evidence to support the case. The investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to examine forensic evidence and complete the case file for legal proceedings. AQNBb6JGZVfZQuABgpVQXz7nrv8u57OgrcO2FjquaLhDQLgFepf41yByHtek7wYc7a-sIDNVk5UGKJQxA5JJ1ZSuWRJLCTPsATKWaAAwRw.mp4 Related story Foreigner-linked-to-suitcase-body-probe-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 27 June 2026Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:43:41 +0000Police have arrested a 46-year-old Australian man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he attempted to flee Thailand, in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found inside a suitcase abandoned beside railway tracks in Pattaya. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified publicly by Thai police as Mr. Simon Peter Carman, was detained while attempting to buy a ticket to return to Australia. He has denied any involvement in the killing and maintains he is innocent despite what police describe as strong CCTV evidence. He currently faces a charge of abducting a minor under the age of 18 for indecent purposes. The arrest followed a joint investigation by Pattaya City Police and Nong Prue Police, who traced the suspect’s movements using CCTV footage collected along his suspected escape route. According to investigators, the victim, Miss T, 17, from Kalasin province, disappeared after entering a condominium on Jomtien Second Road with Carman at approximately 3.34am on June 25. CCTV footage showed the pair holding hands as they entered the building and went to Room 20 on the 15th floor. Police say the teenager was never seen leaving the condominium alive. Further CCTV footage recorded at around 9.34pm the same day allegedly showed Carman dragging a large black suitcase from the building. He loaded it onto a Yamaha Aerox motorcycle bearing Prachuap Khiri Khan registration, before riding along Sukhumvit Road towards Soi Chaiyapruk 2 and then onto a road running parallel to the railway tracks. Investigators said the suspect disappeared from CCTV coverage for more than nine minutes before returning to the condominium on the same motorcycle without the suitcase. Police believe the victim’s body was disposed of during that period. The investigation intensified after a body concealed inside a black suitcase was discovered beside railway tracks behind Pattaya Floating Market in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. Police from Pattaya and Nong Prue coordinated efforts under senior officers, analysing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify and locate the suspect. Pictures courtesy of ฉลาม นิวส์ Officers tracked Carman to Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was arrested before boarding a flight. Authorities are continuing to question him while forensic specialists gather additional evidence to support the case. The investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to examine forensic evidence and complete the case file for legal proceedings. AQNBb6JGZVfZQuABgpVQXz7nrv8u57OgrcO2FjquaLhDQLgFepf41yByHtek7wYc7a-sIDNVk5UGKJQxA5JJ1ZSuWRJLCTPsATKWaAAwRw.mp4 Related story Foreigner-linked-to-suitcase-body-probe-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:43:41 +0000Makro has at the moment .. Austrailian Angus Striploin @ 990 kg Woodward Platinum I usually get 11-12 really nice 1-14" cuts out of a primal and lots of trim for my dog they also got back in stock yesterday 85/15 ground (mince) Austrilian Angus had both 500gr and 1000gr packs, I grabbed 10 of the 500's that's 10 easy meals ( usally 1 pack 4-5 strips of bacon and 5-6 eggs ) don't forget the butter !Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:39:28 +0000As from the OP, she was his EX-wife: as a suspected murder case involving his Thai ex-wife.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0000Yes he has been remand. A Scheme is underway to release over 6.000 prisoners to free up prison place's. Some of these are Rapist's even some for Manslaugter, wife beaters, Domestic Abusers, Some will be jailed for Attacking there partner, they will just re offend or worse kill them. There has been cases this has happened. The sentance on the Manchester attacker was always going to be light given two jury's failed to convict him. A Southampton rioter Conor Bishop was sentanced to 2 yrs 8 months for violent disorder. What would he have got if he broke a police officers nose and attacked them.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:26:29 +0000Not only the most corrupt but also he worst president PERIOD. Anyone who doubts that is either in cult or hasn't been paying attention, www.washingtonmonthly.com/2026/02/16/worst-president-in-us-history-donald-trump/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:26:25 +0000And none of the pro-vaxxers give a sh*t. I am sorry and hope you eventually recover. It's terrible, what happened. It's terrible, what they did.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:23:39 +0000Thai prisons work on the principle of punishment, not rehabilitation. All Thai prisons are managed to prevent self harm, so prisoners cannot escape their punishment. It's grim and pitiless. Best not do anything illegal in Thailand.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:21:58 +0000No we don't. And we are fit as fiddles!Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:21:36 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-chief-chinese-consul-inspect-pattaya-safety-r2497/Thai Tourist Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Saksira Pueak-am and Mr Wu Jian, Minister Counsellor and Consul General of China in Thailand, inspected safety measures in Pattaya, Chon Buri, aimed at strengthening tourist confidence across the coastal resort city. The visit covered key coastal safety points including Laem Bali Hai Pier and Ta Waen Beach on Koh Larn, where lifeguard readiness and operational procedures were reviewed. They also presented support items to lifeguards and volunteer responders working along the shoreline. Get today's headlines by email Following the inspections, the delegation held a coordination meeting with tourism network partners at Tourist Police Station 4, Subdivision 2, Division 1, focusing on integrated safety measures for both domestic and international visitors in the Pattaya tourism zone. The group also took part in a formal roll-call ceremony designed to reinforce public confidence among visitors and tourism operators. Officials observed demonstrations of a mobile drone operations vehicle and an AI-based surveillance camera system deployed in the Walking Street area, designed to improve real-time monitoring and incident response capabilities. Authorities said these systems are intended to strengthen safety standards across Pattaya’s tourism infrastructure, particularly in high-traffic areas, while supporting confidence among Thai and foreign tourists, including visitors from China. Pol Lt Gen Saksira and Mr Wu Jian emphasised continued cooperation between Thai authorities and Chinese representatives in promoting safer travel environments, particularly in coastal tourism destinations where water-related activities remain a key attraction. Officials said the measures form part of broader efforts to upgrade safety systems and enhance coordination among law enforcement, local agencies, and tourism stakeholders ahead of peak visitor periods. The Daily News reported that the inspection forms part of ongoing efforts to improve safety infrastructure and coordination across Pattaya’s tourism sector ahead of peak seasons. Authorities indicated continued joint initiatives and monitoring to maintain safety standards for visitors and to support sustained tourism confidence in the region. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 27 June 2026Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:20:47 +0000Thai Tourist Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Saksira Pueak-am and Mr Wu Jian, Minister Counsellor and Consul General of China in Thailand, inspected safety measures in Pattaya, Chon Buri, aimed at strengthening tourist confidence across the coastal resort city. The visit covered key coastal safety points including Laem Bali Hai Pier and Ta Waen Beach on Koh Larn, where lifeguard readiness and operational procedures were reviewed. They also presented support items to lifeguards and volunteer responders working along the shoreline. Get today's headlines by email Following the inspections, the delegation held a coordination meeting with tourism network partners at Tourist Police Station 4, Subdivision 2, Division 1, focusing on integrated safety measures for both domestic and international visitors in the Pattaya tourism zone. The group also took part in a formal roll-call ceremony designed to reinforce public confidence among visitors and tourism operators. Officials observed demonstrations of a mobile drone operations vehicle and an AI-based surveillance camera system deployed in the Walking Street area, designed to improve real-time monitoring and incident response capabilities. Authorities said these systems are intended to strengthen safety standards across Pattaya’s tourism infrastructure, particularly in high-traffic areas, while supporting confidence among Thai and foreign tourists, including visitors from China. Pol Lt Gen Saksira and Mr Wu Jian emphasised continued cooperation between Thai authorities and Chinese representatives in promoting safer travel environments, particularly in coastal tourism destinations where water-related activities remain a key attraction. Officials said the measures form part of broader efforts to upgrade safety systems and enhance coordination among law enforcement, local agencies, and tourism stakeholders ahead of peak visitor periods. The Daily News reported that the inspection forms part of ongoing efforts to improve safety infrastructure and coordination across Pattaya’s tourism sector ahead of peak seasons. Authorities indicated continued joint initiatives and monitoring to maintain safety standards for visitors and to support sustained tourism confidence in the region. Pictures courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:20:47 +0000no he didn't prove anything. because some shady things some presidents did behind the scenes, you might never find out about it.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:15:06 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thailand-prepares-rescue-team-for-venezuela-quakes-r2496/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:13:06 +0000Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:13:06 +0000Not to mention .. as usual like most Thai stores ..completly overstaffed with phone gazers .... but, I will say their rotisserie section ( " Rotisery " as their sign spells it ) at the entrance pops out some nice birdsFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:12:11 +0000This is good news. The current process (still in effect) to officialize Thailand documents for international use is quite tedious and complicated. That will finally change when Thailand's entry into the apostille convention is finalized (enforced). That will happen, the process has officially begun, but the timing is not yet known. www.mfa.go.th/en/content/thailand-accession-to-the-apostille-convention-2 AI summaryFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:11:47 +0000US forces carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after Washington accused Tehran of breaching a ceasefire agreement by attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Get today's headlines by email The action followed an incident on Thursday in which a one-way attack drone struck a cargo vessel transiting the strategic waterway. No casualties were reported, but the attack prompted plans to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors who had remained in the region amid heightened security concerns. President Donald Trump described the attack as a "foolish violation" of the truce between the United States and Iran. Asked shortly before the military operation whether Washington would retaliate, Trump replied: "You'll see." Military responseUS Central Command (Centcom) said on Friday that American forces targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar sites, in response to the attack. In a statement, Centcom described the operation as "a powerful response" to what it called Iranian aggression against commercial shipping. It said the drone strike had clearly violated the ceasefire and accused Iran of threatening freedom of navigation through one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. Centcom added that US forces would continue coordinating and supporting the safe passage of commercial vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. Strait of Hormuz tensionsThe latest escalation comes months after fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted shipping in the Gulf. Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran that began at the end of February, Tehran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil and gas exports. The disruption drove up international oil prices and delayed shipments of other key commodities, including fertiliser. The strait is regarded as one of the world's most strategically significant waterways because a substantial share of global energy supplies passes through it. Ceasefire under strainThe United States and Iran reached a 14-point memorandum of understanding on 17 June aimed at ending hostilities. Among its provisions, Iran agreed to use its "best efforts" to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz without imposing charges for a period of 60 days. Washington said Thursday's drone attack breached those commitments, prompting the military response announced by Centcom. The strikes mark the latest setback for efforts to stabilise the region following weeks of conflict and renewed international concern over the security of commercial shipping in the Gulf. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 27 June 2026 View full articleFri, 26 Jun 2026 21:11:30 +0000suitcase? that's sick and disturbing. again, in pattaya.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:09:54 +0000