https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenSounds lie a lot of blaming and finger pointing, but surely the parents are responsible for their kids.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:32:18 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/similan-surin-islands-close-for-rainy-season-r1806/Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced a five-month closure of tourism activities around the Similan and Surin Islands in Phang Nga Province to allow marine ecosystems to recover during the rainy season. Get today's headlines by email The closure will run from 16 May to 15 October 2026 and affects both Similan National Park and Surin National Park. Authorities said the measure is intended to restore natural balance and reduce risks to tourists caused by unstable weather conditions during the seasonal period. Reporters at Ban Thap Lamu tourist pier in Lam Kaen Subdistrict, Thai Muang District, Phang Nga Province, observed foreign tourists boarding boats on 15 May for final trips to Similan National Park before the closure the following day. According to Similan National Park officials, the annual shutdown is part of an ongoing conservation programme designed to protect marine ecosystems from damage linked to tourism activities. Officials said coral reefs and rare marine species are particularly vulnerable and require time to recover from environmental pressures caused by large visitor numbers. The Similan Islands are among Thailand’s most popular marine tourism destinations, attracting visitors from around the world for diving, snorkelling and beach tourism. Authorities have repeatedly used seasonal closures as a management tool to preserve biodiversity and maintain the long-term health of the islands’ natural resources. Surin National Park will also suspend tourism operations over the same period. Officials confirmed that tourism activities across both island groups would resume in mid-October, coinciding with the start of the next tourist season. Park authorities stressed that 15 May marked the final day tourists could visit the Similan Islands before the annual closure began. Boat operators and tourism businesses in the area are expected to suspend services linked to the islands during the five-month period. Environmental protection measures in Thailand’s national parks have become increasingly important as authorities attempt to balance tourism income with conservation efforts. Seasonal closures are widely used in marine parks to minimise environmental stress and improve safety during periods of rough sea conditions. ThaiRath reported that officials said tourists will once again be able to visit the islands after the closure period ends on 15 October 2026, when the new tourism season is scheduled to begin. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 16 May 2026Fri, 15 May 2026 22:29:16 +0000Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced a five-month closure of tourism activities around the Similan and Surin Islands in Phang Nga Province to allow marine ecosystems to recover during the rainy season. Get today's headlines by email The closure will run from 16 May to 15 October 2026 and affects both Similan National Park and Surin National Park. Authorities said the measure is intended to restore natural balance and reduce risks to tourists caused by unstable weather conditions during the seasonal period. Reporters at Ban Thap Lamu tourist pier in Lam Kaen Subdistrict, Thai Muang District, Phang Nga Province, observed foreign tourists boarding boats on 15 May for final trips to Similan National Park before the closure the following day. According to Similan National Park officials, the annual shutdown is part of an ongoing conservation programme designed to protect marine ecosystems from damage linked to tourism activities. Officials said coral reefs and rare marine species are particularly vulnerable and require time to recover from environmental pressures caused by large visitor numbers. The Similan Islands are among Thailand’s most popular marine tourism destinations, attracting visitors from around the world for diving, snorkelling and beach tourism. Authorities have repeatedly used seasonal closures as a management tool to preserve biodiversity and maintain the long-term health of the islands’ natural resources. Surin National Park will also suspend tourism operations over the same period. Officials confirmed that tourism activities across both island groups would resume in mid-October, coinciding with the start of the next tourist season. Park authorities stressed that 15 May marked the final day tourists could visit the Similan Islands before the annual closure began. Boat operators and tourism businesses in the area are expected to suspend services linked to the islands during the five-month period. Environmental protection measures in Thailand’s national parks have become increasingly important as authorities attempt to balance tourism income with conservation efforts. Seasonal closures are widely used in marine parks to minimise environmental stress and improve safety during periods of rough sea conditions. ThaiRath reported that officials said tourists will once again be able to visit the islands after the closure period ends on 15 October 2026, when the new tourism season is scheduled to begin. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 16 May 2026 View full articleFri, 15 May 2026 22:29:16 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/indian-fugitive-arrested-in-bangkok-hotel-r1805/Thai immigration police have arrested an Indian national wanted for a series of serious crimes, including kidnapping for ransom and drug trafficking, after he allegedly fled to Thailand to evade prosecution. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified as Mr. Rohan, 38, an Indian citizen, was detained on 15 May 2026 at around 3.10pm by officers from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau Investigation Division. Authorities said he was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Indian authorities for multiple serious offences, including kidnapping, ransom demands and narcotics smuggling. The arrest followed coordination between the Indian Embassy in Thailand and Thai immigration police. The operation formed part of a nationwide crackdown ordered by Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, targeting transnational crime, illegal immigration and foreign nationals involved in criminal activity in Thailand. Senior Immigration Bureau officers, including Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak and Maj Gen Phanthana Nuchanart, instructed investigators to intensify checks on foreign suspects and dismantle criminal networks operating in the country. Investigators from Division 1 traced Mr. Rohan’s movements after discovering he had previously stayed at a hotel on Ratchaprarop Road in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district on 26 November 2025 before leaving Thailand. Authorities later learned he had re-entered the country and was staying with his Uzbek girlfriend at a hotel on 14 May 2026. Police said the suspect avoided registering himself with hotel staff in an apparent attempt to conceal his location. Surveillance officers monitored the property until they confirmed his identity and moved in to arrest him. Immigration officials then served him with a visa revocation order before transferring him to Division 3 of the Immigration Bureau Investigation Division for further legal proceedings. Thai authorities said the Immigration Bureau and the Department of International Affairs continue to coordinate closely with Interpol member countries, foreign police agencies and diplomatic missions to combat transnational crime. Officials stated that information sharing between countries remains essential in preventing Thailand from being used as a refuge or transit point for fugitives and organised criminal groups. Thaitabloid reported that the arrest is expected to lead to further coordination with Indian authorities regarding extradition and related legal procedures. Thai police have not released additional details about the suspect’s alleged crimes or any potential timeline for deportation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 16 May 2026Fri, 15 May 2026 22:20:15 +0000Thai immigration police have arrested an Indian national wanted for a series of serious crimes, including kidnapping for ransom and drug trafficking, after he allegedly fled to Thailand to evade prosecution. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified as Mr. Rohan, 38, an Indian citizen, was detained on 15 May 2026 at around 3.10pm by officers from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau Investigation Division. Authorities said he was wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Indian authorities for multiple serious offences, including kidnapping, ransom demands and narcotics smuggling. The arrest followed coordination between the Indian Embassy in Thailand and Thai immigration police. The operation formed part of a nationwide crackdown ordered by Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, targeting transnational crime, illegal immigration and foreign nationals involved in criminal activity in Thailand. Senior Immigration Bureau officers, including Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak and Maj Gen Phanthana Nuchanart, instructed investigators to intensify checks on foreign suspects and dismantle criminal networks operating in the country. Investigators from Division 1 traced Mr. Rohan’s movements after discovering he had previously stayed at a hotel on Ratchaprarop Road in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district on 26 November 2025 before leaving Thailand. Authorities later learned he had re-entered the country and was staying with his Uzbek girlfriend at a hotel on 14 May 2026. Police said the suspect avoided registering himself with hotel staff in an apparent attempt to conceal his location. Surveillance officers monitored the property until they confirmed his identity and moved in to arrest him. Immigration officials then served him with a visa revocation order before transferring him to Division 3 of the Immigration Bureau Investigation Division for further legal proceedings. Thai authorities said the Immigration Bureau and the Department of International Affairs continue to coordinate closely with Interpol member countries, foreign police agencies and diplomatic missions to combat transnational crime. Officials stated that information sharing between countries remains essential in preventing Thailand from being used as a refuge or transit point for fugitives and organised criminal groups. Thaitabloid reported that the arrest is expected to lead to further coordination with Indian authorities regarding extradition and related legal procedures. Thai police have not released additional details about the suspect’s alleged crimes or any potential timeline for deportation. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 16 May 2026 View full articleFri, 15 May 2026 22:20:15 +0000Obviously the tests the Director of the FBI should submit to, in the interests of building public confidence, are the following Phosphatidylethanol Carbohydrate-Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase Aspartate Aminotransferase/Alanine Aminotransferase ratio More useful that a breathalyser test, which a functioning alcoholic can find easy to spoof.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:32 +0000To clarify the guy in the video is significantly more right wing than I am but his general debate points about Israel and its obsessive "anti-Zionist" demonizers are spot on.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:25 +0000The last thing I want to do is to stay awake until midnight to make an appointment for the immigration office. The Chiang Mai office was easy enough back when I lived there, even easier where I live now.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:16:07 +0000I doubt many people a few years ago could have even imagined Ukraine's incredible success hitting these important energy targets DEEP inside Russia with Russia being more or less helpless to stop them. "No cards" my ass!Fri, 15 May 2026 22:15:54 +0000I'm not sure if they are deliberately targeting UN vehicle's or they just don't give a xxit They Kremlin seems convinced they are fighting NATO not Ukraine, don't know where the UN fits in there thinkingFri, 15 May 2026 22:15:28 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/pattaya-pool-villa-row-after-child-near-drowning-r1804/A heated online dispute has erupted in Pattaya after a child nearly drowned at a pool villa, prompting accusations over the property’s design and a strong rebuttal from the villa owner. The incident, which occurred on 11 May, has divided opinion on social media, with many users blaming parental negligence rather than the layout of the property. Get today's headlines by email The controversy began after the child’s mother posted CCTV footage showing her son struggling in the swimming pool before the boy’s father jumped in to rescue him. In her post, the mother said the family had just checked into the villa and allowed the children to swim before planning a trip to Jomtien Beach, around four kilometres away. She explained that all family members had exited the pool, but there was confusion over who was supervising the child. The boy later walked back towards the pool area alone without wearing a life jacket and fell into the water. The mother claimed she could not see the child because a large inflatable duck obscured her view and criticised the villa’s design, saying the swimming pool was positioned behind the house rather than directly visible from the living room. Picture courtesy of Amarin The mother also claimed that the child was underwater for almost 30 minutes before being rescued, though the villa owner strongly disputed this claim. CCTV footage released by the owner allegedly showed the child in the water for only 10 to 20 seconds before his father rescued him. Villa owner Wutthiphon Boonna, 34, said the family had requested CCTV footage after the incident, claiming they wanted to use it as a lesson for their son. He said he provided the footage willingly before discovering it had later been posted online alongside criticism of the property and allegations that the house was unsafe. According to the owner, the villa provided free life jackets beside the pool and the child had been wearing one earlier in the day before it was removed by the parents. He also insisted the pool was clearly visible from inside the property through four large sliding glass doors located about three metres from the water. The owner further claimed the family later threatened staff by telephone and boasted of having influential connections. He said he is consulting lawyers and preparing legal action over alleged reputational damage and threats made towards employees. Several customers have reportedly cancelled bookings following the online backlash. Amarin reported that social media reaction remains sharply divided, although many commenters argued that the incident highlighted the importance of close supervision of young children near swimming pools. Others said the case should serve as a warning to parents staying at pool villas or similar accommodation with water hazards. AQOcnNyDtUKXBoNlYfU4vmI55wyD6yLMOM4bGP4HM_ZPlDvsZwTLASIEPFLxW-jSyCf5GZ1OH96LuE2Q2sCYQAWAXGorVjKz-wptLh1FjQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 16 May 2026Fri, 15 May 2026 22:12:07 +0000A heated online dispute has erupted in Pattaya after a child nearly drowned at a pool villa, prompting accusations over the property’s design and a strong rebuttal from the villa owner. The incident, which occurred on 11 May, has divided opinion on social media, with many users blaming parental negligence rather than the layout of the property. Get today's headlines by email The controversy began after the child’s mother posted CCTV footage showing her son struggling in the swimming pool before the boy’s father jumped in to rescue him. In her post, the mother said the family had just checked into the villa and allowed the children to swim before planning a trip to Jomtien Beach, around four kilometres away. She explained that all family members had exited the pool, but there was confusion over who was supervising the child. The boy later walked back towards the pool area alone without wearing a life jacket and fell into the water. The mother claimed she could not see the child because a large inflatable duck obscured her view and criticised the villa’s design, saying the swimming pool was positioned behind the house rather than directly visible from the living room. Picture courtesy of Amarin The mother also claimed that the child was underwater for almost 30 minutes before being rescued, though the villa owner strongly disputed this claim. CCTV footage released by the owner allegedly showed the child in the water for only 10 to 20 seconds before his father rescued him. Villa owner Wutthiphon Boonna, 34, said the family had requested CCTV footage after the incident, claiming they wanted to use it as a lesson for their son. He said he provided the footage willingly before discovering it had later been posted online alongside criticism of the property and allegations that the house was unsafe. According to the owner, the villa provided free life jackets beside the pool and the child had been wearing one earlier in the day before it was removed by the parents. He also insisted the pool was clearly visible from inside the property through four large sliding glass doors located about three metres from the water. The owner further claimed the family later threatened staff by telephone and boasted of having influential connections. He said he is consulting lawyers and preparing legal action over alleged reputational damage and threats made towards employees. Several customers have reportedly cancelled bookings following the online backlash. Amarin reported that social media reaction remains sharply divided, although many commenters argued that the incident highlighted the importance of close supervision of young children near swimming pools. Others said the case should serve as a warning to parents staying at pool villas or similar accommodation with water hazards. AQOcnNyDtUKXBoNlYfU4vmI55wyD6yLMOM4bGP4HM_ZPlDvsZwTLASIEPFLxW-jSyCf5GZ1OH96LuE2Q2sCYQAWAXGorVjKz-wptLh1FjQ.mp4 Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 16 May 2026 View full articleFri, 15 May 2026 22:12:07 +0000Not sure if they've hit this refinery before, but it's getting lit up. Lots of thick heavy oily smoke to remind the locals that there is a war onFri, 15 May 2026 22:10:58 +0000That depends on how the population is counted within the districts of the cities. “Most Thai cities' revised boundaries are contained in the province's capital district, known as Amphoe Mueang. Chiang Mai is the only city outside Bangkok to cover multiple districts in its urban area. Bangkok and Chiang Mai are the only cities in Thailand with a population of over one million.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_municipalities_in_Thailand Since the closure of Promenada, Chiang Mai can use another immigration office.Fri, 15 May 2026 22:10:16 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-woman-dies-after-row-with-foreign-husband-in-phayao-r1803/A 51-year-old Thai woman has died after jumping into the Ing River from a bridge in Jun district, Phayao province, following a reported dispute with her foreign husband. Emergency services launched an extensive search after her motorcycle and shoes were discovered at the scene, prompting a large-scale rescue response. Get today's headlines by email Jun Police Station radio centre received a report from a member of the public, on 14 May 2026, at around 06:40, that a person had jumped from the Long Bridge, also known locally as the Mae Ing River bridge, at the boundary between Ban Nam Jun in Tambon Lor and Ban Wan Sai in Moo 7, Tambon Hong Hin. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the location. The missing woman was later identified as 51-year-old Yeowapha Sombun, a local resident of Jun district, Phayao. Her family said she had not been reachable since around 23:00 on the night of 13 May 2026. It was also reported that she had argued seriously with her foreign husband, whose name and nationality was not disclosed by authorities, shortly before leaving home and investigators believe emotional distress may have contributed to the incident. When officers arrived at the bridge, they found her motorcycle parked near the edge and a pair of shoes placed on the riverbank. The discovery triggered an urgent search operation involving multiple agencies, with divers and rescue teams deployed to search the Ing River. Units included Siam Phayao Foundation Chiang Kham Point, Siam Chiang Rai Foundation, Luecha Phayao Foundation, Buddhayan/Natee Phayao, Saeng Tham Chiang Rai Foundation, Norasing Jun Association, Phra That King Kaeng Rescue, Chiang Muan Rescue Association, local administrative organisations, Jun District administrative officers, Hong Hin and Thung Ruang Thong municipalities, Jun Police Station, and Jun Hospital. Search efforts continued for more than 6.5 hours. Kaoded reported that the woman’s body was eventually found submerged in the river approximately 300 metres from the bridge. Officers recovered the body and coordinated with the investigating officer at Jun Police Station and a doctor from Jun Hospital for initial examination procedures. Authorities confirmed that the family did not dispute the cause of death and the body was released to relatives for funeral rites. Pictures courtesy of kaoded Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Kaoded 16 May 2026Fri, 15 May 2026 22:01:11 +0000A 51-year-old Thai woman has died after jumping into the Ing River from a bridge in Jun district, Phayao province, following a reported dispute with her foreign husband. Emergency services launched an extensive search after her motorcycle and shoes were discovered at the scene, prompting a large-scale rescue response. Get today's headlines by email Jun Police Station radio centre received a report from a member of the public, on 14 May 2026, at around 06:40, that a person had jumped from the Long Bridge, also known locally as the Mae Ing River bridge, at the boundary between Ban Nam Jun in Tambon Lor and Ban Wan Sai in Moo 7, Tambon Hong Hin. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the location. The missing woman was later identified as 51-year-old Yeowapha Sombun, a local resident of Jun district, Phayao. Her family said she had not been reachable since around 23:00 on the night of 13 May 2026. It was also reported that she had argued seriously with her foreign husband, whose name and nationality was not disclosed by authorities, shortly before leaving home and investigators believe emotional distress may have contributed to the incident. When officers arrived at the bridge, they found her motorcycle parked near the edge and a pair of shoes placed on the riverbank. The discovery triggered an urgent search operation involving multiple agencies, with divers and rescue teams deployed to search the Ing River. Units included Siam Phayao Foundation Chiang Kham Point, Siam Chiang Rai Foundation, Luecha Phayao Foundation, Buddhayan/Natee Phayao, Saeng Tham Chiang Rai Foundation, Norasing Jun Association, Phra That King Kaeng Rescue, Chiang Muan Rescue Association, local administrative organisations, Jun District administrative officers, Hong Hin and Thung Ruang Thong municipalities, Jun Police Station, and Jun Hospital. Search efforts continued for more than 6.5 hours. Kaoded reported that the woman’s body was eventually found submerged in the river approximately 300 metres from the bridge. Officers recovered the body and coordinated with the investigating officer at Jun Police Station and a doctor from Jun Hospital for initial examination procedures. Authorities confirmed that the family did not dispute the cause of death and the body was released to relatives for funeral rites. Pictures courtesy of kaoded Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Kaoded 16 May 2026 View full articleFri, 15 May 2026 22:01:11 +0000He probably foolishly fell for a bar girl and got raked of all his cash.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:50 +0000First order of business, UFOs. https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/13/reform-uk-councillor-wants-protect-doncaster-airport-ufos-28355295/ To be fair, Mr Lay did indicate because he has "learning difficulties", sometimes he gets his words mixed up. Its an equal opportunities party, though no doubt one firmly opposed to DEI.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:56:07 +0000As Trump leaves Beijing, China calls for end to Iran conflict; 05/15/26 11:30 AM ET Hours after Trump left, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called for the end to the war in Iran. “There is no point in continuing this conflict which should not have happened in the first place. To find an early way to resolve the situation is in the interest of not only the U.S. and Iran, but also regional countries and the rest of the world,” a ministry spokesperson told reporters. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5878422-live-updates-trump-china-cuba/ NB See new topic started here on World "No Point" from the same The Hill reportFri, 15 May 2026 21:55:22 +0000So no problem then for cafesFri, 15 May 2026 21:55:00 +0000The British government faces a period of political uncertainty as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts a potential leadership challenge from Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who must first return to Parliament before formally launching a bid. Get today's headlines by email Burnham’s route back to Westminster remains uncertain. The former cabinet minister will need to win a by-election for the parliamentary seat of Makerfield, which was vacated to allow him to stand. The contest is expected to be competitive, with the anti-immigration Reform UK party performing strongly in the area during last week’s local elections. Financial markets showed signs of unease as the political turmoil deepened. Government borrowing costs rose on Friday, while the pound weakened amid investor concern about instability at the centre of government. The British currency has fallen about 1.4% against the U.S. dollar over the past week. Leadership pressure intensifiesSpeculation over Starmer’s leadership escalated on Thursday when Burnham publicly stated his intention to seek the top job, prompting open divisions within the ruling Labour Party. Two other senior figures have also positioned themselves as potential contenders. The unrest follows heavy losses for Labour in last week’s local elections, where the party lost support both to Reform UK on the right and the Green Party on the left. The results intensified pressure on Starmer, with a growing number of Labour lawmakers publicly urging him to step aside. Housing Secretary Steve Reed appealed for restraint on Friday, warning that a bitter leadership battle could distract the government from addressing pressing national issues, including the cost of living. “This weekend people just need to take a breath, look at what’s gone wrong this week, and come back next week ready to do what we said we’d do — country first, party second — and focus on delivering the change we were elected to deliver,” he told the BBC. Cabinet resignation deepens crisisPolitical manoeuvring in Westminster intensified after Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first cabinet minister to resign over the crisis. In his resignation letter, Streeting praised Starmer’s international leadership but said he no longer had confidence in the prime minister’s handling of domestic policy. “Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift,” Streeting wrote. He also criticised the government’s handling of internal dissent, saying the approach had discouraged open debate within the party. “Leaders take responsibility, but too often that has meant other people falling on their swords,” Streeting wrote. “You also need to listen to your colleagues, including backbenchers, and the heavy-handed approach to dissenting voices diminishes our politics.” Streeting did not declare his own candidacy, but suggested Starmer should step aside to allow a wide range of candidates to set out their visions for the party’s future. Burnham’s path back to ParliamentBurnham, who served as a cabinet minister before leaving Parliament in 2017 to become mayor of Greater Manchester, has been seeking a route back to Westminster to challenge Starmer. That opportunity emerged when Labour lawmaker Josh Simons resigned his seat on Thursday specifically to create a vacancy for Burnham to contest. However, Burnham must still win the Makerfield by-election before he can re-enter Parliament and mount a leadership challenge. In announcing his candidacy, Burnham acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead. “I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times,” he said in a statement. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 16 May 2026 View full articleFri, 15 May 2026 21:54:32 +0000This film has excellent narratve with Helen Mirren.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:53:41 +0000Fear. Fear. Fear. That’s all you have. Everything is about poor fu€ers in boats rather than the true criminals ripping you off. You are all blinded by propaganda that tells you that a guy or girl fleeing persecution is the reason you’re unsuccessful, unfulfilled and basically a sad motherfu€ker And it’s never your fault. But here’s the thing. It IS your fault. Your own inadequacy is why you think this way. You believe that your issues are because of others. That you’re not successful, productive and an active member of society because of a brown person. So then You find refuge in the idea of someone being “lesser” to you. Somehow they’ve got a nefarious agenda to topple you from your pathetic perch rather than the reality that they’re actually just trying to survive. Like all of us. It’s not them. It’s you. You and you ilk are all pathetic. And it’s time you all died out and let the grown ups take over.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:53:08 +0000Generally you'll get more alcoholics in Pattaya wanting to open bars, especially if they can wangle money launderingFri, 15 May 2026 21:52:50 +0000https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/chinese-fraud-suspect-found-hiding-under-bed-in-bangkok-r1802/Immigration police in Thailand have arrested a Chinese national wanted on an Interpol Red Notice after finding him hiding under a bed at a house in Bangkok’s Prawet district. Get today's headlines by email The suspect, identified as Mr. Shuai, 32, was wanted by authorities in the People’s Republic of China on fraud charges involving a large number of victims. Chinese authorities had also cancelled his passport, while Interpol had issued a Red Notice seeking his arrest. The operation followed orders from Pol Gen Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, as part of a nationwide crackdown on transnational crime, illegal immigration, and foreign nationals involved in criminal activity in Thailand. Pol Lt Gen Phanumart Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, and Pol Maj Gen Phanthana Nuchanart, deputy commissioner, instructed officers to intensify investigations into foreign suspects linked to organised crime networks, illegal business operations, and individuals wanted overseas. On 15 May 2026, officers under the direction of Pol Maj Gen Phanop Woratanatchakul and Pol Col Ratchote Chotikhun launched an investigation after immigration authorities received information about Mr. Shuai’s whereabouts. Investigators from Division 1 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division found that the suspect had entered Thailand legally and was staying at a housing estate in Dok Mai subdistrict, Prawet district, Bangkok. Although his permission of stay had not yet expired, officers sought approval to revoke it before moving in to detain him. When officers arrived at the property, Mr. SHuai reportedly hid under a bed for an extended period in an attempt to avoid arrest. Police, convinced he was still inside the room, forced entry, lifted the bed and discovered the suspect concealed underneath before taking him into custody. Authorities informed him that his visa had been revoked before transferring him to Division 3 of the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division for detention pending deportation to China, where he will face prosecution. The Immigration Bureau said it continues to develop intelligence databases on foreign criminal networks, people smuggling operations and other transnational crime groups operating in Thailand. Officers are also working with local police and international agencies to identify additional suspects and expand investigations into connected networks. Thaitabloid reported that the bureau said coordination with Interpol member countries, foreign police agencies, and diplomatic channels remains ongoing to support international criminal investigations and extradition efforts. Related stories Chinese-red-notice-arrest-at-Chiang-Mai-mall South-Korean-scammer-arrested-in-Oattaya-condo Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 16 May 2026Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:16 +0000