https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around Thailandenhttps://aseannow.com/thailand-news/government-speeds-up-phuket-tourism-clean-up-r2540/Thailand’s Interior Ministry is stepping up efforts to clean up Phuket’s tourism sector by investigating companies suspected of using illegal Thai nominee shareholders for foreign owners. The campaign has already resulted in legal action against dozens of businesses while speeding up licensing for legitimate hotel operators. Get today's headlines by email Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwanchawee said 159 companies believed to be operating through nominee arrangements have been referred to a review committee. Legal action has been taken against 39 companies, while 34 have been ordered to divest their holdings. The investigation is set to expand further, with around 200 additional companies expected to be submitted to the committee for scrutiny. Polapee said an update on the operation is expected this week, with a joint press conference alongside the Department of Lands planned for July 2 or 3. He and Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit are also expected to return to Phuket in about two weeks. Alongside enforcement, authorities have accelerated the approval process for legitimate hotel businesses. Phuket previously issued around 40 hotel operating certificates each year, but following changes to procedures after the latest inspection visit, officials granted approximately 45 licences within just 10 days. According to Polapee, the faster licensing process is designed to help hotels and other tourism businesses operate legally while removing illegal levies that have affected honest operators. The changes are intended to allow compliant businesses to trade without fear of unlawful interference. The campaign forms part of an urgent policy directed by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The ministry’s stated priorities are to “alleviate hardship, promote well-being, protect public peace, eradicate drugs and defeat gangsters.” The Nation reported that the crackdown targets nominee arrangements, where Thai nationals hold shares on behalf of foreign owners in breach of Thai law. Authorities have also linked the operation to broader efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime affecting the tourism industry. Picture courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 30 June 2026Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:34:04 +0000Thailand’s Interior Ministry is stepping up efforts to clean up Phuket’s tourism sector by investigating companies suspected of using illegal Thai nominee shareholders for foreign owners. The campaign has already resulted in legal action against dozens of businesses while speeding up licensing for legitimate hotel operators. Get today's headlines by email Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwanchawee said 159 companies believed to be operating through nominee arrangements have been referred to a review committee. Legal action has been taken against 39 companies, while 34 have been ordered to divest their holdings. The investigation is set to expand further, with around 200 additional companies expected to be submitted to the committee for scrutiny. Polapee said an update on the operation is expected this week, with a joint press conference alongside the Department of Lands planned for July 2 or 3. He and Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasit are also expected to return to Phuket in about two weeks. Alongside enforcement, authorities have accelerated the approval process for legitimate hotel businesses. Phuket previously issued around 40 hotel operating certificates each year, but following changes to procedures after the latest inspection visit, officials granted approximately 45 licences within just 10 days. According to Polapee, the faster licensing process is designed to help hotels and other tourism businesses operate legally while removing illegal levies that have affected honest operators. The changes are intended to allow compliant businesses to trade without fear of unlawful interference. The campaign forms part of an urgent policy directed by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The ministry’s stated priorities are to “alleviate hardship, promote well-being, protect public peace, eradicate drugs and defeat gangsters.” The Nation reported that the crackdown targets nominee arrangements, where Thai nationals hold shares on behalf of foreign owners in breach of Thai law. Authorities have also linked the operation to broader efforts to prevent and combat transnational crime affecting the tourism industry. Picture courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:34:04 +0000Ok which is it ? Actually in the day time I see a lot of 20s - early 30s in Jomtien. (More so than Pattaya) So I would ask : 1. Where do you see all old people? 2. Where do you see young sex tourists in Jomtien? . The only people I see in the water are Russians and lesser Scandas. Next question: Do Either of you live in the area?Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:33:52 +0000Ah, the Straw Man Fallacy.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:32:46 +0000By the way: I did EXACTLY the same thing, even though I really did not need a new computer at the time, since I had 4, but... I became worried that, given the situation, I might not be able to buy a new computer, at a reasonable price, or build one, in 2026, or 2027, or maybe even 2028, either. The writing seemed to have been on the wall, at the time. And, what we anticipated has been borne out by the events we are now witnessing. Now, though, nobody seems to be able to predict what will happen next. We can only predict, maybe: Things will not be good.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:27:50 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/lorry-hits-rider-kills-elderly-man-in-kamphaeng-phet-r2539/A 70-year-old man was killed after an 18-wheel lorry collided with his motorised tricycle and ran over him at a three-way junction in front of a BAAC branch in Khlong Khlung, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, on 29 June 2026. The victim, identified as Thongsuk, died at the scene after being struck and crushed by the heavy vehicle. Get today's headlines by email Khlong Khlung police said the crash occurred at a busy three-way junction outside the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Khlong Khlung branch in Village 2, Tambon Khlong Khlung. CCTV footage reviewed by investigators showed the victim riding his modified, unregistered tricycle out of a motorcycle repair shop in the area after it had been serviced. He then attempted to accelerate across traffic lanes. At the same time, a Hino 18-wheel lorry registered in Nakhon Sawan was travelling straight along the main road at normal speed and was unable to brake in time. The lorry struck the tricycle, causing an impact that threw Thongsuk onto the roadway and he rolled under and was run over by the wheels. The lorry driver, identified as 33-year-old Phayom from Village 2, Wang Khaem, Khlong Khlung district, was taken into custody at Khlong Khlung police station for questioning and legal processing. Officers carried out alcohol breath testing and drug screening as part of standard procedure and gathered witness statements and CCTV evidence for the case file. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Naewna reported that police confirmed that formal charges would be considered once all forensic and investigative evidence had been reviewed. Authorities arranged for rescue workers to transport the body to Khlong Khlung Hospital for a full post-mortem examination before releasing it to relatives for religious funeral rites. Caution video shows collision ScreenRecording_06-29-2026 15-26-22_1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 June 2026Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:24:21 +0000A 70-year-old man was killed after an 18-wheel lorry collided with his motorised tricycle and ran over him at a three-way junction in front of a BAAC branch in Khlong Khlung, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, on 29 June 2026. The victim, identified as Thongsuk, died at the scene after being struck and crushed by the heavy vehicle. Get today's headlines by email Khlong Khlung police said the crash occurred at a busy three-way junction outside the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Khlong Khlung branch in Village 2, Tambon Khlong Khlung. CCTV footage reviewed by investigators showed the victim riding his modified, unregistered tricycle out of a motorcycle repair shop in the area after it had been serviced. He then attempted to accelerate across traffic lanes. At the same time, a Hino 18-wheel lorry registered in Nakhon Sawan was travelling straight along the main road at normal speed and was unable to brake in time. The lorry struck the tricycle, causing an impact that threw Thongsuk onto the roadway and he rolled under and was run over by the wheels. The lorry driver, identified as 33-year-old Phayom from Village 2, Wang Khaem, Khlong Khlung district, was taken into custody at Khlong Khlung police station for questioning and legal processing. Officers carried out alcohol breath testing and drug screening as part of standard procedure and gathered witness statements and CCTV evidence for the case file. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Naewna reported that police confirmed that formal charges would be considered once all forensic and investigative evidence had been reviewed. Authorities arranged for rescue workers to transport the body to Khlong Khlung Hospital for a full post-mortem examination before releasing it to relatives for religious funeral rites. Caution video shows collision ScreenRecording_06-29-2026 15-26-22_1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:24:21 +0000Gamma’s posts use more memory than my PC. Started reading this when RAM was cheap. Finished it after prices doubled.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:21:45 +0000Only been around for 12 of them, I hink, and wouldn't consider any of them good. Best ... Trump Worst ... Obama or Bush2, tough call which.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:20:56 +0000Omg another homophobic rantMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:20:56 +0000ndy Burnham has pledged to shift power away from Whitehall by creating a new Manchester-based Downing Street unit, dubbed "No 10 North", as he outlined his vision in his first major speech since launching his bid to become Britain's next prime minister. Addressing supporters at Manchester's People's History Museum, Burnham said the new team would oversee what he described as the largest redistribution of power in the country's history. He argued that devolving authority to local communities would help deliver economic growth across every part of the UK. The speech marked Burnham's first major policy address since announcing his leadership campaign after being elected MP for Makerfield. He is currently the only Labour MP to declare a candidacy and could become prime minister as early as 20 July if no challenger emerges. Devolution at the heart of proposalsBurnham said decision-making had been held back by central government and insisted that economic growth could not be directed from Whitehall alone. He proposed giving regions greater control over services including water, energy and transport, while suggesting London should gain more authority over education and housing. He also called for further devolution within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, arguing that people in cities such as Dundee and Bangor often felt as distant from their devolved governments as they did from Westminster. According to Burnham, the proposed No 10 North unit would coordinate reforms focused on essential utilities, industrial renewal and regional regeneration. Although he did not provide detailed policy plans, he said devolving power would act as a "circuit-breaker" for Britain and help spread economic opportunity more evenly across the country. Housing, welfare and education reformsAlongside his devolution plans, Burnham promised the largest council house building programme since the years following the Second World War. He also pledged a "complete rethink" of education, arguing that schools should no longer be primarily geared towards university education. Instead, he said greater emphasis should be placed on technical and vocational training. On welfare, Burnham said he was prepared to reduce spending but insisted any reforms would be "fair and lasting". He proposed expanding mental health support for young people receiving employment assistance and suggested that employment services should be devolved to regional mayors and delivered more through trusted community organisations. He also repeated his proposal to reform business rates to support pubs and high street businesses, while promising to maintain sound public finances and pursue a 10-year strategy aimed at raising living standards. Burnham declined to discuss potential cabinet appointments, including the position of chancellor, saying decisions would be made only after the Labour leadership contest concludes. He also confirmed that transition discussions with the civil service would begin this week following authorisation from outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Opposition questions proposalsConservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Burnham's emphasis on devolution, arguing it reflected a lack of national solutions rather than a clear governing strategy. She said politicians too often shifted responsibility without providing local authorities with sufficient powers. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey welcomed Burnham's focus on growth but warned that previous promises of regional renewal had failed to deliver lasting change. He urged Burnham to reconsider Labour's stance on relations with Europe and support rejoining the single market. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said devolution could be effective but questioned whether creating separate centres of political power in northern and southern England would lead to conflict rather than cooperation. Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski argued that greater powers for local authorities would have limited value without increased funding, while the SNP's Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the proposals offered little that would significantly benefit Scotland. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:19:03 +0000See you next year… assuming Thai Immigration and Air Canada both approve your definition of freedom.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:17:28 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/why-only-bangkok-elects-its-governor-r2538/Bangkok remains the only province in Thailand where residents directly elect their governor, highlighting the capital’s unique administrative status and the country’s highly centralised system of government. While Bangkok voters regularly head to the polls to choose their leader, governors in the other 76 provinces are appointed by the Ministry of Interior as senior civil servants responsible for implementing national policy. Get today's headlines by email Thailand’s centralised structure dates back to reforms introduced by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) during the 1890s, when semi-independent local rulers were replaced with centrally appointed officials. That system remains largely unchanged today, with provincial governors routinely transferred between provinces to prevent them from establishing entrenched local power bases. Their role is to represent the central government rather than the people living in the province. Bangkok became the exception in 1972 when the former provinces of Phra Nakhon and Thonburi were merged into the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, creating a special administrative area that combines provincial and municipal responsibilities. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act introduced direct elections for the city’s governor, with the first vote taking place in 1975. Lawmakers argued that Bangkok’s size, complexity and national importance required a more accountable leadership capable of responding to issues such as urbanisation, transport and flooding. Successive governments have declined to extend the same electoral model to the rest of the country, preferring to retain provincial governors as Interior Ministry appointees. According to academic Thanet Charoenmuang, who campaigned for an elected governor in Chiang Mai during the early 1990s, officials rejected the proposal over concerns that greater local autonomy, particularly in border provinces, could encourage national fragmentation. Although Bangkok is the only province with an elected governor, it is not the only area where residents directly elect a local executive. Pattaya, which has special administrative status within Chonburi province, also elects its mayor. Across Thailand, voters also elect chairpersons and councillors to Provincial Administrative Organisations (PAOs), which manage selected local services and budgets but do not replace the authority of the appointed provincial governor. Bangkok’s own right to elect its governor has not always remained in place. Elections were suspended during periods of military rule from 1977 to 1985 and again from 2014 to 2022, when the post was filled by ministerial appointment. The city’s democratic process resumed with the Bangkok governor election held in May 2022. The Thaiger reported that calls to introduce elected governors nationwide continue to surface, with supporters arguing the change would strengthen local democracy and improve administrative efficiency. However, five decades after Bangkok’s first governor election, no government has introduced nationwide reform, leaving the capital as Thailand’s sole province where the governor is chosen at the ballot box. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now The Thaiger 30 June 2026Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:14:12 +0000Bangkok remains the only province in Thailand where residents directly elect their governor, highlighting the capital’s unique administrative status and the country’s highly centralised system of government. While Bangkok voters regularly head to the polls to choose their leader, governors in the other 76 provinces are appointed by the Ministry of Interior as senior civil servants responsible for implementing national policy. Get today's headlines by email Thailand’s centralised structure dates back to reforms introduced by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) during the 1890s, when semi-independent local rulers were replaced with centrally appointed officials. That system remains largely unchanged today, with provincial governors routinely transferred between provinces to prevent them from establishing entrenched local power bases. Their role is to represent the central government rather than the people living in the province. Bangkok became the exception in 1972 when the former provinces of Phra Nakhon and Thonburi were merged into the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, creating a special administrative area that combines provincial and municipal responsibilities. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act introduced direct elections for the city’s governor, with the first vote taking place in 1975. Lawmakers argued that Bangkok’s size, complexity and national importance required a more accountable leadership capable of responding to issues such as urbanisation, transport and flooding. Successive governments have declined to extend the same electoral model to the rest of the country, preferring to retain provincial governors as Interior Ministry appointees. According to academic Thanet Charoenmuang, who campaigned for an elected governor in Chiang Mai during the early 1990s, officials rejected the proposal over concerns that greater local autonomy, particularly in border provinces, could encourage national fragmentation. Although Bangkok is the only province with an elected governor, it is not the only area where residents directly elect a local executive. Pattaya, which has special administrative status within Chonburi province, also elects its mayor. Across Thailand, voters also elect chairpersons and councillors to Provincial Administrative Organisations (PAOs), which manage selected local services and budgets but do not replace the authority of the appointed provincial governor. Bangkok’s own right to elect its governor has not always remained in place. Elections were suspended during periods of military rule from 1977 to 1985 and again from 2014 to 2022, when the post was filled by ministerial appointment. The city’s democratic process resumed with the Bangkok governor election held in May 2022. The Thaiger reported that calls to introduce elected governors nationwide continue to surface, with supporters arguing the change would strengthen local democracy and improve administrative efficiency. However, five decades after Bangkok’s first governor election, no government has introduced nationwide reform, leaving the capital as Thailand’s sole province where the governor is chosen at the ballot box. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now The Thaiger 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:14:12 +0000Studies have found 2,3,4 physical activities bring more happiness than 1. Movement is movement. Gardening can be great exercise.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:13:58 +0000All immaterial with the case at hand. The Emirati's will want to move this on ASAP The UAE does not have an offence of Manslaughter. Legitimate self-defence is a complete legal defence. If the court finds that the killing was legally justified, the defendant should not be criminally liable for homicide at all. As it stands: She claims to have been attacked and acted in self defence when he became drunk. The deceased was a drug dealer with a history of violence, and likely living off immoral earnings in the UAE. I would bet they will find stimulants and/or other drugs in his blood. It might not even come to a trial. There are no juries.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:13:10 +0000Donald Trump secured a significant victory at the US Supreme Court on Monday after the justices expanded presidential authority over independent federal regulators. However, the court also handed the president three notable defeats, underscoring that its conservative majority is not always aligned with his agenda. Get today's headlines by email The rulings, issued on the second-to-last day of the court's current term, covered presidential powers, election rules, the Federal Reserve and one of Trump's long-running legal battles. Court Expands Presidential AuthorityIn its most consequential decision, the Supreme Court overturned a nearly century-old precedent that had limited a president's ability to remove officials serving on independent regulatory agencies. Writing for the six-member conservative majority, Chief Justice John Roberts said officials exercising executive authority must remain accountable to the president and, ultimately, to voters through the elected executive. The decision reverses a landmark ruling dating back to the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and gives Trump, as well as future presidents, broader authority to dismiss and replace officials leading agencies that Congress had intended to operate independently. Although the case centred on the Federal Trade Commission, the ruling is expected to affect numerous agencies responsible for elections, communications, labour, finance and environmental regulation. Trump welcomed the decision on his Truth Social platform, saying it had "greatly" increased presidential power. Federal Reserve Ruling Limits Trump's ReachDespite the sweeping ruling on executive authority, the court refused to extend that reasoning to Trump's effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. In a 5-4 decision, Roberts and conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the court's three liberal justices in allowing Cook to challenge her dismissal. Trump has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, although the dispute has also unfolded against the backdrop of his criticism of the Federal Reserve's refusal to lower interest rates. Roberts wrote that Cook should have the opportunity to contest the allegations against her, while warning of the serious consequences that could arise if presidents were able to exert direct control over the central bank. The decision represented a significant setback for Trump, whose administration has repeatedly criticised the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Court Rejects Trump on Mail-In BallotsTrump also lost a separate case involving mail-in voting. In another 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the authority of states to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive afterwards, rejecting Trump's challenge. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by Roberts and the court's three liberal justices, wrote that the US Constitution gives states broad authority to determine the "time, place and manner" of congressional elections. The majority also dismissed Trump's arguments that mail-in voting is particularly vulnerable to fraud, indicating that such policy questions should be addressed through the political process rather than the courts. Following the ruling, Trump renewed his call for Congress to pass legislation restricting mail-in voting. Although the Republican-controlled House has approved the measure, it has not advanced in the Senate. Appeal in Carroll Defamation Case RejectedThe Supreme Court also quietly declined to hear Trump's appeal of the $5 million civil judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll after a jury found he had defamed her. The justices provided no explanation for declining the case, leaving intact the 2023 verdict. Trump criticised the decision on social media and vowed to continue challenging what he described as "lawfare" against him. The ruling effectively ends Trump's effort to overturn the $5 million judgment, although he is continuing to appeal a separate case in which a jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages. Monday's decisions highlighted the complex relationship between Trump and a Supreme Court with a conservative majority. While the court significantly strengthened presidential authority over independent agencies, it also blocked the president on key priorities involving the Federal Reserve, mail-in voting and one of his most prominent legal appeals. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:13:01 +0000Saw this problem getting worse late last year so I bought a new computer in January - the previous one was from 2019 My new one has 128 GB of RAM, a 4 TB M2 and 2 x 20 TB spinning drives, and an RTX 5070, and the best intel CPU money could buy for a consumer system like this. Now I wasn't planning on buying this until the summer but as I saw SSD type and 'spinning rust' type HD drives along with RAM sky rocketing I bit the bullet and just ordered one. It wasn't cheap - just over 200k Baht - but it was far cheaper than it would be now. I'm glad I bought it when I did. When will it return to normal - perhaps never, unless SpaceX really does get its 'gigafab' up and running - where they will be churning out their own RAM as well as GPUs - that will change the entire market. Server RAM especially has gone through the roof. Hard disks and motherboards in the truly capacity high end enterprise class have become a lottery to purchase if you want to but them in numbers - which people do as they tend to build large storage arrays. I must admit that in my business dealings in Europe I have accumulated about 40 of the 28 to 32 TB enterprise drives to cover our asses for the next 3 to 5 years - they're sitting there on a shelf in the hardware partners office right now along with all the other spares. This is just the beginning, it will get far worse - inventory is almost non existent at country level distributors like Ingram and TD Synnex - they list future delivery expectations of 1000s of drives which when you look closer to the available day - they're gone - and you can't buy them in advance as pricing is not set until they arrive. So even the promised supply as national distro level is pure fiction.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:11:34 +0000For any lack of understanding, take a look in the mirror. You can't educate pork, it seemsMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:10:21 +0000I exercise 5 to 6 days a week but not all gym. I'd say you are gay. Your obsession with a name on computer is very strange. No wonder you have never been married and don't have a girlfriend. A total weirdo.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:09:48 +0000This would have Trump towering over Obama.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:09:02 +0000SundayMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:09:00 +0000That sums it up for me. Even though a guest, it's home, no plans to leave.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:08:16 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/malaysian-tourists-injured-in-narathiwat-bomb-blast-r2537/Two Malaysian tourists were injured when a bomb hidden inside a road culvert exploded in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, on Monday 29 June 2026, at 11:40, authorities said. Get today's headlines by email The two injured tourists received emergency assistance at the scene and were taken to hospital. Authorities did not immediately disclose the extent of their injuries. The blast took place in Tak Bai district, where the device detonated on a public road. The explosion occurred near the Sapom three-way intersection on the inbound road to Tak Bai district in Ban Phrai Wan, Phrai Wan subdistrict. According to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command, unidentified attackers planted the bomb inside a road culvert before it detonated. Security forces secured the area, managed traffic, and deployed explosive ordnance disposal and forensic officers to examine the blast site and gather evidence. Emergency responders quickly moved injured tourists to hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the attack and working to identify those responsible. The investigation remains ongoing across multiple agencies. The bombing affected public safety and property, while also dealing a blow to confidence in tourism and the local economy in the area. ISOC Region 4 Forward Command urged residents to report suspicious activity or unfamiliar individuals through its 1341 hotline or local security units as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released any information on the perpetrators’ identities. Khaosod reported that security forces continue to maintain heightened vigilance in the area during the investigation. Further updates are expected as inquiries progress. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 30 June 2026Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:06:39 +0000Two Malaysian tourists were injured when a bomb hidden inside a road culvert exploded in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat, on Monday 29 June 2026, at 11:40, authorities said. Get today's headlines by email The two injured tourists received emergency assistance at the scene and were taken to hospital. Authorities did not immediately disclose the extent of their injuries. The blast took place in Tak Bai district, where the device detonated on a public road. The explosion occurred near the Sapom three-way intersection on the inbound road to Tak Bai district in Ban Phrai Wan, Phrai Wan subdistrict. According to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command, unidentified attackers planted the bomb inside a road culvert before it detonated. Security forces secured the area, managed traffic, and deployed explosive ordnance disposal and forensic officers to examine the blast site and gather evidence. Emergency responders quickly moved injured tourists to hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the attack and working to identify those responsible. The investigation remains ongoing across multiple agencies. The bombing affected public safety and property, while also dealing a blow to confidence in tourism and the local economy in the area. ISOC Region 4 Forward Command urged residents to report suspicious activity or unfamiliar individuals through its 1341 hotline or local security units as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released any information on the perpetrators’ identities. Khaosod reported that security forces continue to maintain heightened vigilance in the area during the investigation. Further updates are expected as inquiries progress. Pictures courtesy of Khaosod Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 30 June 2026 View full articleMon, 29 Jun 2026 21:06:39 +0000