https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenWhatever came of that bizzaro baby killing couple? Were they released with a cup of coco, a tummy rub and made to promise they wouldn't do it again? How many people overstay and go on to commit crimes? I'd venture that most keep a low profile and spend every day looking over their shoulder.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:15:40 +0000Well there is only one person who knows the truth and I am betting he will not be presenting that to the police! Some of the speculative theories are beyond guesswork and serve little purpose other than to muddy the waters.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:15:10 +0000ManSat, 27 Jun 2026 23:14:08 +0000Not every man with tattoos is a criminal but the lion's share of criminals are inked up. Maybe everyone with conspicuous tattoos should be given closer scrutiny, perhaps even body cavity searches. Dogs aren't fooled by other scents that smugglers try to disguise the drugs with: dogs smell everything separately.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:10:22 +0000Does she give you head jobs or nose jobs?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:07:17 +0000HangSat, 27 Jun 2026 23:05:57 +0000An elephant in musth can't be approached, much less ridden. It would be a terrifying sight to behold within stamping and crushing distance.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:04:52 +0000A lot of so called expert expats don't even know how to get a functioning insurance in Thailand. You can get great coverage in Thailand using Thai insurers, but you have to pay it for decades and it has to be bundled with a life insurance for best coverage. Then the age limit and pre existing conditions won't matter. My wife in canada now gets everything 100% free, including dental and meds if she ever needs them, but she still pays around 30,000b per year for her Thai health/life insurance that she has been paying for 2 decades. If you buy a policy from a bargirl in Pattaya you get what you pay for. Persistent payments are the key. My wife will be fully insured at best private hospitals if she goes back to Thailand even at the age of 80.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:02:43 +0000Find other topics, like the situation n Iran/Lebanon and downtown Philly! Or how to get a beer from the fridge!Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:01:34 +0000Seems like a hell of a lot of money and red tape to administer a program that.....stops people from smoking a joint. I'll leave the whataboutisms to the dopers but this seems excessive in light of some of the other issues facing the country.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:01:24 +0000The question is how is this all possible. TDAC should solve this problem as it need an address. All longstayers have to report every 90 days, if they fail it should be possible to find out who did not register.. but as everything it needs checking or working and that is what people don't like... Easy ways are giving problems. The good longstayers will do it and can show years that their intentions are good, while the overstayers know nothing will happen as nobody know they atre over staying. Same for visa. There should be a registration of entering and leaving. Not very difficult I suppose. They can upgrade what they want, but as long as there is no enforcement and time is waste to the 95% good behaving tourists and longstayers, the overstayers and others know they can get away with it, a sthe chance of being caught is almost nothingSat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:37 +0000No,they don't hate sex with us!Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:59:32 +0000So no discussion at all then ?Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:59:13 +0000This drugs situation, it's like trying to hold back the tide!Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:58:35 +0000So true for so many of us. You probably don't plan to get "stuck" abroad but it happens anyway. The main advantage I see to my "home country" is no need for a visa.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:57:39 +0000I didn't realize they still used mature male elephants for such rides, or at least didn't when they were in musk. Being cruelly hurt with a metal hook must be a miserable existence.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:56:34 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/turk-held-with-cocaine-at-suvarnabhumi-r2517/Thai customs officials have arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after discovering more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed inside coffee bags and chocolate packaging. The drugs, which officials estimate have a street value of around 36 million baht, were allegedly smuggled into Thailand on a flight from Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil. Get today's headlines by email The arrest was announced by Customs Department director-general Phantong Loykulnanta, who said the operation formed part of the government’s urgent policy to combat transnational drug trafficking. The operation was carried out on June 25, by the department’s Investigation and Suppression Bureau in cooperation with the Airport Interdiction Task Force. Officials searched the passenger’s luggage after his arrival from Brazil and allegedly found the cocaine hidden inside food packaging. Customs officers seized the drugs, detained the suspect and transferred him to investigators from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for further legal proceedings. Authorities said the investigation is now being expanded to identify any wider trafficking network connected to the case. Officials believe international criminal groups continue to exploit global air travel routes to transport narcotics into Thailand. Under Thai law, cocaine is classified as a Category 2 narcotic. Those convicted of importing or exporting narcotics for commercial purposes face charges under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 and the Narcotics Code, with penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 1.5 million baht, or both. The Customs Department said the seizure highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen border security against organised drug trafficking. Authorities have increased inspections using advanced scanning technology, K-9 detection dogs, intelligence analysis and closer cooperation with domestic and international law enforcement agencies. From October 1, 2025, to June 25, 2026, customs officials seized narcotics and psychotropic substances in 214 cases. The total estimated value of the seized drugs exceeded 692 million baht. Crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice”, remained the most frequently seized drug by number of cases, quantity and value. Postal and express parcel deliveries accounted for more than 76.6% of all drug-related cases detected during the nine-month period, while officials also reported increasing attempts to smuggle newer psychotropic substances including zopiclone and etomidate. The Nation reported that The Customs Department said it will continue expanding investigations in every case to dismantle the transnational criminal organisations behind drug trafficking. Officials also urged the public to report suspicious activity to help prevent narcotics from spreading in Thailand. Pictures courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 28 June 2026Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:55:23 +0000Thai customs officials have arrested a Turkish passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after discovering more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed inside coffee bags and chocolate packaging. The drugs, which officials estimate have a street value of around 36 million baht, were allegedly smuggled into Thailand on a flight from Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil. Get today's headlines by email The arrest was announced by Customs Department director-general Phantong Loykulnanta, who said the operation formed part of the government’s urgent policy to combat transnational drug trafficking. The operation was carried out on June 25, by the department’s Investigation and Suppression Bureau in cooperation with the Airport Interdiction Task Force. Officials searched the passenger’s luggage after his arrival from Brazil and allegedly found the cocaine hidden inside food packaging. Customs officers seized the drugs, detained the suspect and transferred him to investigators from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for further legal proceedings. Authorities said the investigation is now being expanded to identify any wider trafficking network connected to the case. Officials believe international criminal groups continue to exploit global air travel routes to transport narcotics into Thailand. Under Thai law, cocaine is classified as a Category 2 narcotic. Those convicted of importing or exporting narcotics for commercial purposes face charges under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 and the Narcotics Code, with penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 1.5 million baht, or both. The Customs Department said the seizure highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen border security against organised drug trafficking. Authorities have increased inspections using advanced scanning technology, K-9 detection dogs, intelligence analysis and closer cooperation with domestic and international law enforcement agencies. From October 1, 2025, to June 25, 2026, customs officials seized narcotics and psychotropic substances in 214 cases. The total estimated value of the seized drugs exceeded 692 million baht. Crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice”, remained the most frequently seized drug by number of cases, quantity and value. Postal and express parcel deliveries accounted for more than 76.6% of all drug-related cases detected during the nine-month period, while officials also reported increasing attempts to smuggle newer psychotropic substances including zopiclone and etomidate. The Nation reported that The Customs Department said it will continue expanding investigations in every case to dismantle the transnational criminal organisations behind drug trafficking. Officials also urged the public to report suspicious activity to help prevent narcotics from spreading in Thailand. Pictures courtesy of The Nation Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 28 June 2026 View full articleSat, 27 Jun 2026 22:55:23 +000020 years of being beaten, poked, prodded, and given orders by a person you could crush like a bug. Then one day you just want to go for a dip and that munchkin on your back starts hollering and jabbing the sensitive part of your ear with that metal goad they use. Long may you run, dear elephant. I hope you find a group, the sweetest fodder and the best swimming holes.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:52:24 +0000When did I ever say I was of Chinese origin? I said I was of Asian origin.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:51:12 +0000Is true-the prostitutes are mostly very good and warm-hearted- contrary to the femonisto-communist lies!Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:50:21 +0000People are taking this too literally. It's about the disrespect of a US president who deserves no respect whatsoever and that is very delicious coming from visitors.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:48:53 +0000I think it presumptive and entitled of tourists and Expats to whinge and complain over what Thais do in their own country. They are getting on with domestic business. It's not like it is a hard and fast rule.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:47:50 +0000Your example is as useful as knitted condom. 3 years ago is not today. You said they're upgrading the hospital to make it look more modern, likely to include a dedicated farang patient wing.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:47:10 +0000Yes, ok. But it's also a matter of perspective of who society puts on a pedestal. George Orwell is a genius, right? But what if it's mostly mind control? There likely won't ever be that kind of oppressive lack of freedom described in that book. So many books written by respected authors are garbage too. It's not just social media.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:42:36 +0000