https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenGetting a loan in the UK should be easy, maybe remortgage the family home, good luckThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:47:28 +0000Have you seen all the shady farang in Thailand? loads in Pattaya, probably Bangkok too and others hiding in remote locations, I don't blame the banks checking, money laundering is rife and they don't seem to careThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:44:30 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/israeli-businessman-arrested-over-pai-studio-operation-r2174/An Israeli businessman has been arrested in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, over allegations that he illegally operated a studio business through nominee arrangements and provided false information in official registration documents. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified only as Mr. Goren, 39, was taken into custody at a residence in Thung Yao subdistrict, Pai district, at around 15:00 on 4 June 2026. The arrest was carried out by officers from Provincial Police Region 5, Mae Hong Son Tourist Police and Pai district administrative officials acting under a warrant issued by the Pai branch of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court. Authorities allege that Goren conspired to provide false information to public officials for inclusion in official documents intended for use as evidence. Investigators said the alleged actions could have caused harm to other individuals or the public. He is also accused of operating a studio business in a sector restricted to Thai nationals under Thailand’s foreign business regulations. In addition, authorities allege that Thai nationals or Thai entities were used to assist in conducting a foreign-owned business without the required authorisation. According to investigators, officers received information that Goren was staying at a house in Pai district. Police travelled to the location to execute the arrest warrant and confirmed his identity before taking him into custody. Police said Goren acknowledged that he was the individual named in the warrant and stated that he had not previously been arrested under the warrant. Officers then informed him of the allegations and his legal rights. The arrest forms part of ongoing enforcement of Thailand’s foreign business regulations and procedures relating to company registration and ownership structures. Authorities have not released further details regarding the investigation or any additional suspects. Khaosod reported that Goren was subsequently transferred to investigators for further legal proceedings. The case will now proceed through the legal process as authorities continue their investigation into the allegations. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 5 June 2026Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:15 +0000An Israeli businessman has been arrested in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, over allegations that he illegally operated a studio business through nominee arrangements and provided false information in official registration documents. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified only as Mr. Goren, 39, was taken into custody at a residence in Thung Yao subdistrict, Pai district, at around 15:00 on 4 June 2026. The arrest was carried out by officers from Provincial Police Region 5, Mae Hong Son Tourist Police and Pai district administrative officials acting under a warrant issued by the Pai branch of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court. Authorities allege that Goren conspired to provide false information to public officials for inclusion in official documents intended for use as evidence. Investigators said the alleged actions could have caused harm to other individuals or the public. He is also accused of operating a studio business in a sector restricted to Thai nationals under Thailand’s foreign business regulations. In addition, authorities allege that Thai nationals or Thai entities were used to assist in conducting a foreign-owned business without the required authorisation. According to investigators, officers received information that Goren was staying at a house in Pai district. Police travelled to the location to execute the arrest warrant and confirmed his identity before taking him into custody. Police said Goren acknowledged that he was the individual named in the warrant and stated that he had not previously been arrested under the warrant. Officers then informed him of the allegations and his legal rights. The arrest forms part of ongoing enforcement of Thailand’s foreign business regulations and procedures relating to company registration and ownership structures. Authorities have not released further details regarding the investigation or any additional suspects. Khaosod reported that Goren was subsequently transferred to investigators for further legal proceedings. The case will now proceed through the legal process as authorities continue their investigation into the allegations. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 5 June 2026 View full articleThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:15 +0000SilenceThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:41:39 +0000it looks like a really large number. therefore it would be interesting to know the reasons for refusing entry, and which nationalities were involved ...Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:41:29 +0000Off topic troll post removed @BagwainThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:40:27 +0000Some people waffle on and get lost in a bog of words, the question mark would be ideal thereThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:39:08 +0000Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:37:50 +0000Thailand’s prisons are full of foreigners who have done stupid things, but this guy must really take the prize for the dumbest!Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:33:46 +0000UPDATE UK Family Appeals to Bring Crash Victim Home From ThailandThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:02 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/pakistani-nationals-brawl-on-pattaya-beach-2-hurt-r2173/Police in Pattaya responded at 01:05 on 5 June 2026 to a violent clash on Pattaya Beach near Pattaya City Police Station, Chon Buri, involving around 20 Pakistani tourists. The confrontation escalated into a group fight that left two people injured and caused alarm among Thai and foreign tourists nearby. Get today's headlines by email One victim suffered a head injury after being struck with a hard object believed to be a knuckle duster, while another sustained a cut to the hand from a sharp object. Emergency responders provided first aid before both were taken to hospital. Footage recorded by bystanders showed the group arguing intensely before splitting into opposing sides and engaging in a violent brawl on the beach. Witnesses said the dispute stemmed from exchanges and challenges made via social media on a messaging application, with both sides agreeing to meet at the beach to settle the matter. The situation escalated quickly as tensions rose, resulting in a chaotic fight involving blows and weapons, including a suspected knuckle duster and a blade used to injure one participant’s hand. The group was described as being visibly agitated before the violence broke out in front of tourists. Picture and video courtesy of SiamChon Officers from Pattaya City Police Station, led by investigator Police Lt Sub Lt Chewalit Suwanmanee, arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. All involved parties were detained for questioning and injured individuals were given medical treatment. While in custody at the police station, several members of the group were reportedly seen holding bags of a kratom-based drink and attempting to avoid media cameras after realising they were being filmed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the confrontation and are preparing legal proceedings under Thai law. Police said all participants will be further questioned as part of the investigation, with charges to be considered depending on evidence and witness statements. The injured parties remain under medical care, and authorities are reviewing video footage and testimony to determine responsibility for the beach brawl. AQO5wpU2vmgMB8ZAA02s-YKWtTaXUagX0xOUJryiJ1_rgotJ_t1xy9YrRuU-jWcEJWYUMDpBd023cwh6OpdYVzD29e7TdeutltTmY6iyow.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 5 June 2026Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:25:49 +0000Police in Pattaya responded at 01:05 on 5 June 2026 to a violent clash on Pattaya Beach near Pattaya City Police Station, Chon Buri, involving around 20 Pakistani tourists. The confrontation escalated into a group fight that left two people injured and caused alarm among Thai and foreign tourists nearby. Get today's headlines by email One victim suffered a head injury after being struck with a hard object believed to be a knuckle duster, while another sustained a cut to the hand from a sharp object. Emergency responders provided first aid before both were taken to hospital. Footage recorded by bystanders showed the group arguing intensely before splitting into opposing sides and engaging in a violent brawl on the beach. Witnesses said the dispute stemmed from exchanges and challenges made via social media on a messaging application, with both sides agreeing to meet at the beach to settle the matter. The situation escalated quickly as tensions rose, resulting in a chaotic fight involving blows and weapons, including a suspected knuckle duster and a blade used to injure one participant’s hand. The group was described as being visibly agitated before the violence broke out in front of tourists. Picture and video courtesy of SiamChon Officers from Pattaya City Police Station, led by investigator Police Lt Sub Lt Chewalit Suwanmanee, arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. All involved parties were detained for questioning and injured individuals were given medical treatment. While in custody at the police station, several members of the group were reportedly seen holding bags of a kratom-based drink and attempting to avoid media cameras after realising they were being filmed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the confrontation and are preparing legal proceedings under Thai law. Police said all participants will be further questioned as part of the investigation, with charges to be considered depending on evidence and witness statements. The injured parties remain under medical care, and authorities are reviewing video footage and testimony to determine responsibility for the beach brawl. AQO5wpU2vmgMB8ZAA02s-YKWtTaXUagX0xOUJryiJ1_rgotJ_t1xy9YrRuU-jWcEJWYUMDpBd023cwh6OpdYVzD29e7TdeutltTmY6iyow.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 5 June 2026 View full articleThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:25:49 +0000Guess hes a criminal scumbag then.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:25:25 +0000Well that's one way of ensuring you go cold turkey...................Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:25:11 +0000QuietThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:21:42 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/uk-family-appeals-to-bring-crash-victim-home-from-thailand-r2172/A 20-year-old British father from Castle Vale, Birmingham, is still fighting for his life after suffering severe brain injuries in a road crash in Pattaya. Ethan Lacey was visiting his cousin in the resort city when he went missing last month before being discovered in intensive care. Get today's headlines by email His family said doctors initially told them that his life support would have to be switched off and that he would die immediately afterwards. However, according to his father Kevin Lacey, Ethan survived after being removed from life support and is now breathing on his own. He remains in a stable condition given the extent of his injuries. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Relatives said they still do not know exactly what happened, although a witness reportedly told them that Ethan fell from a moving black pick-up truck and that a tyre went over his head. Kevin Lacey said his son suffered three bleeds on the brain, a broken jaw, a fractured neck and multiple fractures to his shoulder, arm and hand. He added that tyre marks remain visible on Ethan’s shoulders and the side of his face. Days before the incident, Ethan had extended what was originally planned as a four-week trip to Thailand. His family said he forgot to renew his travel insurance after deciding to stay longer because flights home were expensive. As a result, relatives are now raising money and attempting to secure personal loans to cover medical expenses in Thailand and the cost of a specialist medical flight back to the UK. Kevin Lacey described the lack of insurance cover as a major challenge but said the family was focused on doing everything possible to bring Ethan home. Despite the severity of his injuries, Ethan has begun showing signs of improvement. Family members said he has started moving his hands, fingers and toes in recent days after they initially believed he had been paralysed. Kevin Lacey said Ethan recently squeezed his mother’s hand, providing further encouragement to the family. He added that his son’s progress has strengthened their determination to continue supporting his recovery. The BBC reported that Ethan is the father of a three-year-old daughter. His family said their immediate priority is securing the funds needed for ongoing treatment and eventual repatriation to the UK, while doctors continue to monitor his condition. Picture courtesy of The BBC Related stories Brit-taken-off-life-support-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Brit-tourist-critical-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Foreigner-hurt-after-jumping-from-pickup-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now BBC 5 June 2026Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000A 20-year-old British father from Castle Vale, Birmingham, is still fighting for his life after suffering severe brain injuries in a road crash in Pattaya. Ethan Lacey was visiting his cousin in the resort city when he went missing last month before being discovered in intensive care. Get today's headlines by email His family said doctors initially told them that his life support would have to be switched off and that he would die immediately afterwards. However, according to his father Kevin Lacey, Ethan survived after being removed from life support and is now breathing on his own. He remains in a stable condition given the extent of his injuries. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Relatives said they still do not know exactly what happened, although a witness reportedly told them that Ethan fell from a moving black pick-up truck and that a tyre went over his head. Kevin Lacey said his son suffered three bleeds on the brain, a broken jaw, a fractured neck and multiple fractures to his shoulder, arm and hand. He added that tyre marks remain visible on Ethan’s shoulders and the side of his face. Days before the incident, Ethan had extended what was originally planned as a four-week trip to Thailand. His family said he forgot to renew his travel insurance after deciding to stay longer because flights home were expensive. As a result, relatives are now raising money and attempting to secure personal loans to cover medical expenses in Thailand and the cost of a specialist medical flight back to the UK. Kevin Lacey described the lack of insurance cover as a major challenge but said the family was focused on doing everything possible to bring Ethan home. Despite the severity of his injuries, Ethan has begun showing signs of improvement. Family members said he has started moving his hands, fingers and toes in recent days after they initially believed he had been paralysed. Kevin Lacey said Ethan recently squeezed his mother’s hand, providing further encouragement to the family. He added that his son’s progress has strengthened their determination to continue supporting his recovery. The BBC reported that Ethan is the father of a three-year-old daughter. His family said their immediate priority is securing the funds needed for ongoing treatment and eventual repatriation to the UK, while doctors continue to monitor his condition. Picture courtesy of The BBC Related stories Brit-taken-off-life-support-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Brit-tourist-critical-after-Pattaya-truck-fall Foreigner-hurt-after-jumping-from-pickup-in-Pattaya Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now BBC 5 June 2026 View full articleThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000Reading this, I thought it was a large number of people being denied entry. However, it would seem it is not a big number by international standards. While this is about 5,900 refusals per month, according to the European Border and Coast Guard Agency the EU typically refuses 10,000–11,000 people per month at its external borders. The UK’s monthly refusal rate is slightly lower than Thailand’s, at around 4,000–5,000 based on the final Home Office “Passengers Refused Entry” releases. And it probably comes as no surprise that the United States refuses entry to 20,000–30,000 people per month, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s monthly OFO Inadmissibles data.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:06:48 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/teen-boyfriend-questioned-over-pattaya-petrol-station-death-r2171/Police in Pattaya have questioned the 16-year-old boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman who died after collapsing at a petrol station in North Pattaya, as investigators await autopsy results to determine the cause of her death. Get today's headlines by email The case emerged after Somporn Thongsuk, 54, the victim’s adoptive father, challenged initial claims that his daughter, Kanoknipa “Mint” Laypol, had suddenly collapsed while working at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in North Pattaya. He said he was informed on the night, that she had fainted and later died despite efforts by rescue workers and medical staff from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya to revive her. According to Mr Somporn, colleagues initially told him his daughter had been working overtime and had consumed several bottles of kratom water and energy drinks before collapsing. However, the following day, he was informed by an acquaintance that she may have been assaulted before her death. After reviewing CCTV footage from the petrol station, Mr Somporn said the recordings appeared to show the victim’s boyfriend, who also worked at the station, physically assaulting her. The footage reportedly showed Kanoknipa falling to the ground, suffering convulsions and then becoming unconscious. Picture courtesy of SiamChon On 4 June, Pol Lt Col Yongyut Wannuea, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Bang Lamung Police Station, and his team invited the boyfriend, known as “Aom”, aged 16, for further questioning. His parents attended the interview as legal guardians. Police said the teenager and his parents had already met investigators shortly after the incident to cooperate with the inquiry. He denied intending to harm or kill his girlfriend but admitted the couple argued and became involved in a physical altercation. The teenager told police the couple had been together for about one year. He said he became jealous after discovering Facebook messages between Kanoknipa and a former boyfriend and travelled to the petrol station at about 10pm on 31 May to confront her. He admitted there was pushing and pulling during the argument and said he swung her away while she was grabbing his shirt. According to his statement, she fell against a motorcycle before suffering convulsions and collapsing. He said he and colleagues then moved her into the station’s minimart, attempted first aid and called emergency services. The boy’s mother said the family was deeply saddened by the death and had cooperated fully with police from the beginning. She also apologised to the victim’s family and said her son had no intention of causing Kanoknipa’s death. Police said the investigation remains ongoing and that conclusions will depend on the final autopsy report from the forensic institute. If the findings show the victim died as a result of assault, further legal action will follow under procedures involving prosecutors and relevant child protection authorities. Mr Somporn said the family has postponed her cremation and will keep the body until the full forensic results are released, a process expected to take around 45 days. He said the family remains concerned because an initial forensic document listed the cause of death as circulatory and respiratory failure, which they believe does not fully explain the circumstances shown in the CCTV footage. ScreenRecording_06-04-2026 11-21-16_1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 5 June 2026Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:56 +0000Police in Pattaya have questioned the 16-year-old boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman who died after collapsing at a petrol station in North Pattaya, as investigators await autopsy results to determine the cause of her death. Get today's headlines by email The case emerged after Somporn Thongsuk, 54, the victim’s adoptive father, challenged initial claims that his daughter, Kanoknipa “Mint” Laypol, had suddenly collapsed while working at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in North Pattaya. He said he was informed on the night, that she had fainted and later died despite efforts by rescue workers and medical staff from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya to revive her. According to Mr Somporn, colleagues initially told him his daughter had been working overtime and had consumed several bottles of kratom water and energy drinks before collapsing. However, the following day, he was informed by an acquaintance that she may have been assaulted before her death. After reviewing CCTV footage from the petrol station, Mr Somporn said the recordings appeared to show the victim’s boyfriend, who also worked at the station, physically assaulting her. The footage reportedly showed Kanoknipa falling to the ground, suffering convulsions and then becoming unconscious. Picture courtesy of SiamChon On 4 June, Pol Lt Col Yongyut Wannuea, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Bang Lamung Police Station, and his team invited the boyfriend, known as “Aom”, aged 16, for further questioning. His parents attended the interview as legal guardians. Police said the teenager and his parents had already met investigators shortly after the incident to cooperate with the inquiry. He denied intending to harm or kill his girlfriend but admitted the couple argued and became involved in a physical altercation. The teenager told police the couple had been together for about one year. He said he became jealous after discovering Facebook messages between Kanoknipa and a former boyfriend and travelled to the petrol station at about 10pm on 31 May to confront her. He admitted there was pushing and pulling during the argument and said he swung her away while she was grabbing his shirt. According to his statement, she fell against a motorcycle before suffering convulsions and collapsing. He said he and colleagues then moved her into the station’s minimart, attempted first aid and called emergency services. The boy’s mother said the family was deeply saddened by the death and had cooperated fully with police from the beginning. She also apologised to the victim’s family and said her son had no intention of causing Kanoknipa’s death. Police said the investigation remains ongoing and that conclusions will depend on the final autopsy report from the forensic institute. If the findings show the victim died as a result of assault, further legal action will follow under procedures involving prosecutors and relevant child protection authorities. Mr Somporn said the family has postponed her cremation and will keep the body until the full forensic results are released, a process expected to take around 45 days. He said the family remains concerned because an initial forensic document listed the cause of death as circulatory and respiratory failure, which they believe does not fully explain the circumstances shown in the CCTV footage. ScreenRecording_06-04-2026 11-21-16_1.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 5 June 2026 View full articleThu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:56 +0000You mean the downtown areas where much shopping and paperwork is done? Also some areas where friends live.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:54:12 +0000Employees at the Kennedy Center have been instructed to begin removing President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts venue following a federal court ruling that blocked efforts to rename the institution. Get today's headlines by email According to an internal memo sent on Thursday and first obtained by CBS News, the center’s legal team directed staff to immediately revert to the venue’s official title, “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,” or simply “Kennedy Center,” in all communications and materials. The directive requires updates to email signatures, letterhead, official documents and other branding elements. It also sets a June 12 deadline for replacing interior and exterior signs and removing the Trump-associated name from furniture and other physical assets across the facility. Staff Ordered to Restore Original NameThe memo represents the clearest indication yet that the arts institution is complying with a recent federal court decision that found the renaming effort unlawful. Last week, District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ruled in favour of Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees. Beatty challenged both the decision to rename the institution and a separate plan to close it for two years to undertake major renovations. Court Ruling Forces ComplianceIn his ruling, Cooper said federal law leaves no ambiguity regarding the center’s identity. “The Kennedy Center’s organic statute makes crystal clear that the Center is to be named for President Kennedy, and it cannot bear any other formal name or public memorial based on the Board’s unilateral say-so,” the judge wrote. The court determined that the board lacked authority to formally change the institution’s name, which was established by Congress in honour of President John F. Kennedy. Renovation Plans Remain UncertainWhile the ruling halted the renaming effort, it did not outright prevent the planned closure of the venue for renovation work. The Kennedy Center is scheduled to begin a $257 million renovation project on July 5. However, the internal memo stated that officials are still evaluating their next steps and will provide further guidance on whether the facility will remain open beyond that date. Cooper said the board could revisit the closure proposal, provided it does so carefully and in accordance with applicable legal requirements. “The Court is not persuaded that the closure is categorically unwarranted or impermissible under the U.S. Code,” he wrote, adding that the preliminary injunction does not prevent the board from reconsidering the matter. Trump Criticises JudgeTrump sharply criticised Cooper following the ruling, saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself” for blocking the administration’s proposal to rename the venue as “The Trump Kennedy Center.” Since returning to office, Trump has pursued a broader effort to place his name on federal initiatives, buildings and programmes. Among the changes, Trump’s name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace building in Washington, while a large banner featuring his image was displayed outside the Justice Department headquarters. Several government initiatives, including TrumpRx, a prescription drug discount programme, and Trump Accounts, an investment scheme for children, also carry his name. The Hill said it had contacted the Kennedy Center for comment. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 5 June 2026 View full articleThu, 04 Jun 2026 21:47:18 +0000He intends to plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information, according to one of the sources. He has also agreed to pay a more than $2 million fine, according to one of the sources. The alleged transmission of classified information isn’t part of the charges he expects to plead guilty to. A conviction on one count of illegal retention could come with a sentence between 0 and 60 months in prison. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/04/politics/john-bolton-guilty-plea-agreement-trump-critic NB Re-arraignment June 26. The plea deal is subject to judge's approval.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:43:26 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/italian-man-caught-smuggling-heroin-into-koh-samui-cell-r2170/A 46-year-old Italian man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into a detention cell at Bo Phut Police Station on Koh Samui, where a friend was being held pending deportation. The suspect, identified only as Mr Domenico, was detained after officers discovered drugs hidden inside a beverage bottle he brought during a prison visit. Get today's headlines by email The incident took place on the evening of 3 June 2026 at Bo Phut Police Station in Surat Thani province. According to police, Mr Domenico arrived carrying a drink bottle and told officers he wished to visit an Italian friend being held in custody while awaiting deportation. During a routine inspection, duty officer Pol Snr Sgt Maj Veerayut Krisgree noticed that the bottle cap appeared unusual and was not properly sealed. A closer examination revealed a small package concealed inside the bottle. Police found 0.33 grams of heroin wrapped in a condom and immediately detained the suspect. Investigators from Bo Phut Police Station then coordinated with immigration officers to expand the investigation. A subsequent search of Mr Domenico’s rented accommodation in Bo Phut uncovered 12 packets containing heroin and crystal methamphetamine hidden inside a wardrobe. Officers also seized plastic bags believed to have been used for repackaging drugs. During questioning, Mr Domenico admitted purchasing the drugs from a Thai man known as “Pe” in the Mareet area. He told investigators he paid 4,000 baht per transaction and used the drugs himself while also supplying them to friends within his social circle. Police said he further admitted that the heroin hidden in the bottle was intended for a detained friend identified only as “Saga”. Authorities have charged Mr Domenico with possession of Category 1 narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine, with intent to distribute. He also faces charges relating to the attempted distribution of heroin by bringing the drug into the police station for a detainee. Manager Online reported that police transferred the suspect to investigators at Bo Phut Police Station for further legal proceedings. If convicted, he is expected to face sentencing under Thai narcotics laws before eventual deportation. Authorities have not released further details regarding the alleged supplier or any additional arrests linked to the investigation. Pictures courtesy of MGR Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now MGRonline 5 June 2026Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:40:32 +0000