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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thailand news</title><link>https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/</link><description>National and regional news from all around Thailand</description><language>en</language><item><title>Siem Reap vs Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397867-siem-reap-vs-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579009]]></link><description>Hi Georgeenta. How have you been, girl? Did you go to the doctor and get that embarrassing rash of yours checked out yet?</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:48:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Siem Reap vs Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397867-siem-reap-vs-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579008]]></link><description>Anybody who isn&#x2019;t skint, dodgy, or spoiled for better options probably wouldn&#x2019;t choose to live there in the first place. So I don&#x2019;t think it has anything to do with which Western continent they come from. You&#x2019;re drawing from the same pool either way.  Then you&#x2019;ve got some of the worst Chinese organized crime networks in the region adding to the entertainment. Considering that such a large share of Cambodia&#x2019;s economy is tied to illicit activity, it&#x2019;s hardly surprising that those kinds of trash are made to feel right at home.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:45:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai Women Held in Hong Kong Vice Raids</title><link>https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-women-held-in-hong-kong-vice-raids-r2570/</link><description>Hong Kong police arrested eight Thai women during two raids targeting alleged illegal prostitution activities in the Sham Shui Po district on June 28 and June 29.  Get today's headlines by email   The arrests followed enforcement operations carried out by officers from the Sham Shui Po district as part of an investigation into premises suspected of being linked to illegal prostitution. Police said the latest operation, codenamed Ling Yi, was launched at about 4pm on June 29 after intelligence gathering and surveillance.  During the June 29 raid, officers arrested six Thai women. A 50-year-old Thai woman was arrested for allegedly assisting in the operation of premises used for prostitution, while five other Thai women, aged between 26 and 40, were arrested for allegedly breaching the conditions of their stay in Hong Kong.  Police also seized condoms, lubricant, massage oil and towels, which they said were connected to activities carried out at the premises. According to local media reports, all six women were travelling on Thai passports and had entered Hong Kong as tourists or short-term visitors.  Police did not disclose the specific visa held by each individual but said they had breached the conditions attached to their stay in Hong Kong. The June 29 operation came a day after another raid in the same district on June 28, during which police arrested two additional Thai women. Authorities did not disclose the alleged offences involving those two women.  The combined operations brought the total number of Thai women arrested to eight over the two-day period as police continued their crackdown on suspected illegal prostitution operations in Sham Shui Po.  Hong Kong police said enforcement operations in the district will continue as part of ongoing efforts to combat alleged illegal activities. The raids form part of a wider focus on suspected vice-related offences in the area.  HK01 reported that police also warned that breaching immigration conditions or using a visa for purposes other than those permitted could affect future travel records and immigration applications. No further details about the women or any court proceedings have been released.   Picture courtesy of HK01  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now hk01 2 July 2026</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/IMG_6181.png.575fa42edf73dccb469d9f9f7e73934e.png" length="3830262" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:44:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai Women Held in Hong Kong Vice Raids</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397883-thai-women-held-in-hong-kong-vice-raids/?do=findComment&comment=20579007]]></link><description>Hong Kong police arrested eight Thai women during two raids targeting alleged illegal prostitution activities in the Sham Shui Po district on June 28 and June 29.  Get today's headlines by email   The arrests followed enforcement operations carried out by officers from the Sham Shui Po district as part of an investigation into premises suspected of being linked to illegal prostitution. Police said the latest operation, codenamed Ling Yi, was launched at about 4pm on June 29 after intelligence gathering and surveillance.  During the June 29 raid, officers arrested six Thai women. A 50-year-old Thai woman was arrested for allegedly assisting in the operation of premises used for prostitution, while five other Thai women, aged between 26 and 40, were arrested for allegedly breaching the conditions of their stay in Hong Kong.  Police also seized condoms, lubricant, massage oil and towels, which they said were connected to activities carried out at the premises. According to local media reports, all six women were travelling on Thai passports and had entered Hong Kong as tourists or short-term visitors.  Police did not disclose the specific visa held by each individual but said they had breached the conditions attached to their stay in Hong Kong. The June 29 operation came a day after another raid in the same district on June 28, during which police arrested two additional Thai women. Authorities did not disclose the alleged offences involving those two women.  The combined operations brought the total number of Thai women arrested to eight over the two-day period as police continued their crackdown on suspected illegal prostitution operations in Sham Shui Po.  Hong Kong police said enforcement operations in the district will continue as part of ongoing efforts to combat alleged illegal activities. The raids form part of a wider focus on suspected vice-related offences in the area.  HK01 reported that police also warned that breaching immigration conditions or using a visa for purposes other than those permitted could affect future travel records and immigration applications. No further details about the women or any court proceedings have been released.   Picture courtesy of HK01  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now hk01 2 July 2026 

 
View full article</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:44:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Arrested After Fatal Beating in Trat</title><link>https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/man-arrested-after-fatal-beating-in-trat-r2569/</link><description>A 66-year-old man has been found dead following a violent assault captured on CCTV in Khao Saming district, Trat, with police arresting a 32-year-old suspect after a manhunt. The victim, Boonyu Samjai, was discovered dead on Wednesday morning 1 July 2026, after allegedly being beaten, transported away from the scene and abandoned.  Get today's headlines by email   Police said the attack happened at about 5.30pm on Tuesday as Mr Boonyu was taking his usual exercise along Soi Nak Prasit in tambon Thung Nonsi. Investigators identified the suspect as Withawat &#x201C;Mos&#x201D; Tanghu, who allegedly confronted the victim, asking why he was looking at him before a brief argument turned violent.  CCTV footage shows the suspect punching Mr Boonyu before repeatedly striking him over the head with a wooden stick. Police said that even after bystanders attempted to intervene, the suspect briefly left, returned carrying a bamboo pole and struck the elderly man several more times while he lay motionless on the ground.    Investigators said the suspect then rode to his nearby durian orchard before returning with a blue motorcycle sidecar. CCTV later captured him loading the unconscious victim into the sidecar and driving away before police and rescue workers arrived at the scene.  Officers searching the suspect&#x2019;s orchard, about 750 metres from the attack site, found bloodstains, a handgun and a shotgun but no trace of the victim. Rescue divers were also deployed to search a nearby pond after investigators suspected the body may have been disposed of there.  Following a manhunt, police arrested Withawat at 11.05pm on Tuesday at a house near Wat Bamron in Muang district. During questioning at Khao Saming police station, he denied disposing of the victim&#x2019;s body, claiming instead that Mr Boonyu had jumped from the sidecar, but investigators said he gave inconsistent statements and refused to reveal where he had abandoned the vehicle.   Picture courtesy of Daily News  At 10.10am on Wednesday, police found Mr Boonyu&#x2019;s naked body in a rubber plantation in Moo 3 of tambon Thung Nonsi, about 1.8 kilometres from where the assault took place. The area was sealed for forensic examination before the body was sent for an autopsy.  Authorities later recovered the submerged motorcycle sidecar from the Ta Kad reservoir in neighbouring Huai Raeng subdistrict, about 5.8 kilometres from where the body was found. Investigators also seized a blue plastic container from the vehicle and are examining whether it was used to transport the body, although no conclusions have been reached.  Mr Boonyu&#x2019;s sister, Ratsami Samjai, 55, said her brother had moved to the area less than a year ago, regularly exercised and did not know the suspect. &#x201C;I want the perpetrator to face the consequences of what he has done,&#x201D; she said.  A local resident told reporters he had unknowingly helped the suspect evade police after giving a lift to a man who claimed his vehicle had run out of fuel, only later realising he was the person officers were seeking. Village headman Phongsan Kruapinchai said the suspect also slipped through a police checkpoint by riding in a local resident&#x2019;s sidecar because officers did not recognise him.  Daily News reported that police are continuing to investigate the motive for the attack and are examining reports that the suspect had a history of involvement with drugs.   Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 2 July 2026</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/IMG_6213.png.6f480d421f66793dd4094cf1e3103169.png" length="3674318" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:36:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Arrested After Fatal Beating in Trat</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397882-man-arrested-after-fatal-beating-in-trat/?do=findComment&comment=20579006]]></link><description>A 66-year-old man has been found dead following a violent assault captured on CCTV in Khao Saming district, Trat, with police arresting a 32-year-old suspect after a manhunt. The victim, Boonyu Samjai, was discovered dead on Wednesday morning 1 July 2026, after allegedly being beaten, transported away from the scene and abandoned.  Get today's headlines by email   Police said the attack happened at about 5.30pm on Tuesday as Mr Boonyu was taking his usual exercise along Soi Nak Prasit in tambon Thung Nonsi. Investigators identified the suspect as Withawat &#x201C;Mos&#x201D; Tanghu, who allegedly confronted the victim, asking why he was looking at him before a brief argument turned violent.  CCTV footage shows the suspect punching Mr Boonyu before repeatedly striking him over the head with a wooden stick. Police said that even after bystanders attempted to intervene, the suspect briefly left, returned carrying a bamboo pole and struck the elderly man several more times while he lay motionless on the ground.    Investigators said the suspect then rode to his nearby durian orchard before returning with a blue motorcycle sidecar. CCTV later captured him loading the unconscious victim into the sidecar and driving away before police and rescue workers arrived at the scene.  Officers searching the suspect&#x2019;s orchard, about 750 metres from the attack site, found bloodstains, a handgun and a shotgun but no trace of the victim. Rescue divers were also deployed to search a nearby pond after investigators suspected the body may have been disposed of there.  Following a manhunt, police arrested Withawat at 11.05pm on Tuesday at a house near Wat Bamron in Muang district. During questioning at Khao Saming police station, he denied disposing of the victim&#x2019;s body, claiming instead that Mr Boonyu had jumped from the sidecar, but investigators said he gave inconsistent statements and refused to reveal where he had abandoned the vehicle.   Picture courtesy of Daily News  At 10.10am on Wednesday, police found Mr Boonyu&#x2019;s naked body in a rubber plantation in Moo 3 of tambon Thung Nonsi, about 1.8 kilometres from where the assault took place. The area was sealed for forensic examination before the body was sent for an autopsy.  Authorities later recovered the submerged motorcycle sidecar from the Ta Kad reservoir in neighbouring Huai Raeng subdistrict, about 5.8 kilometres from where the body was found. Investigators also seized a blue plastic container from the vehicle and are examining whether it was used to transport the body, although no conclusions have been reached.  Mr Boonyu&#x2019;s sister, Ratsami Samjai, 55, said her brother had moved to the area less than a year ago, regularly exercised and did not know the suspect. &#x201C;I want the perpetrator to face the consequences of what he has done,&#x201D; she said.  A local resident told reporters he had unknowingly helped the suspect evade police after giving a lift to a man who claimed his vehicle had run out of fuel, only later realising he was the person officers were seeking. Village headman Phongsan Kruapinchai said the suspect also slipped through a police checkpoint by riding in a local resident&#x2019;s sidecar because officers did not recognise him.  Daily News reported that police are continuing to investigate the motive for the attack and are examining reports that the suspect had a history of involvement with drugs.   Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 2 July 2026 

 
View full article</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:36:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Siem Reap vs Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397867-siem-reap-vs-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579005]]></link><description>Thailand forum????.  Oh another living in the past  This forum is for All South East Asia and thus the advertisers ( your sponsors) reflect that !</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:35:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Man sentenced in death of Jewish demonstrator Sentenced to One Year.</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397881-man-sentenced-in-death-of-jewish-demonstrator-sentenced-to-one-year/?do=findComment&comment=20579004]]></link><description>Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji hit a 69-year-old Jewish demonstrator with his bullhorn and killed him.   He was only sentenced to one year in jail.  This seems like a miscarriage of justice.  What do you all think?  https://ktla.com/news/california/man-sentenced-in-2023-death-of-jewish-demonstrator-thousand-oaks/  A Moorpark man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty in the death of a 69-year-old Jewish demonstrator who suffered a head injury in an alleged altercation during dueling Israel-Hamas war protests in Thousand Oaks.  Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, a former 53-year-old Moorpark College professor, was sentenced to one year in Ventura County Jail and two years of felony probation in the 2023 death of pro-Israel demonstrator and retiree Paul Kessler, the Ventura County DA announced Tuesday.  Alnaji previously pleaded guilty in May of this year to felony involuntary manslaughter and felony battery causing serious bodily injury. The DA said Alnaji escalated a verbal altercation to a physical confrontation with the victim during dueling protests on the corner of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Westlake Boulevard in Thousand Oaks on Nov. 5, 2023</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:34:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Siem Reap vs Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397867-siem-reap-vs-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579003]]></link><description>got more euros in siem, thats why the expat scene is trashier</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:29:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>&#x201C;Dem's have a Bolshevik revolution going on in primaries". News</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397648-dems-have-a-bolshevik-revolution-going-on-in-primaries-news/?do=findComment&comment=20579002]]></link><description>America actually runs the risk of re-establishing productive and profitable relationships with allies again, if the dems get elected. And the world can go back to having respect and affection for the place again. Imagine? No more forever wars. No more humiliation. They could get rid of rhe cancer, the 14 foot crocodiles, and the historic corruption. What a thought.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai Constitutional Court Rejects EC Ballot Barcode Petition</title><link>https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thai-constitutional-court-rejects-ec-ballot-barcode-petition-r2568/</link><description>The Constitutional Court of Thailand has unanimously decided not to accept a petition challenging the Election Commission (EC) and its Office over the use of barcode printing on party-list House of Representatives ballot papers, ruling that the complaint amounted only to an expression of opinion and did not demonstrate a direct violation of rights.  Get today's headlines by email   The ruling was issued on 1 July 2026 in a case filed by Ms Natthida Nikrodthangkoon, who asked the court to consider the matter under Section 213 of the Constitution. She alleged that the Election Commission and its office had implemented a ballot design featuring a barcode rather than the QR code originally stated in budget allocation objectives. She further argued that public complaints suggested the election process was not fully secret and therefore violated constitutional rights under Sections 3, 25, and 41(3).  According to the court, after deliberation, the petition did not provide sufficient evidence showing that the complainant had directly suffered a violation of rights or freedoms, nor did it clearly explain how the secrecy of the election was compromised. The judges noted that the submission failed to substantiate how the alleged irregularities affected the constitutional guarantee of a secret ballot, and therefore did not meet the legal requirements for consideration.  The court further stated that the petition did not comply with Section 46 paragraphs one and two of the Organic Act on Procedures of the Constitutional Court 2018. As a result, it concluded that the matter could not proceed under Section 213 of the Constitution, as it did not constitute a properly grounded constitutional complaint.  The unanimous decision effectively upholds the Election Commission&#x2019;s authority to proceed with its ballot design specifications, as the court found no direct constitutional breach had been demonstrated in the filing.  Amarin reported that the ruling brings closure to this particular challenge, although it underscores the strict procedural thresholds required for individuals to bring constitutional complaints before the court in Thailand.   Picture courtesy of Amarin  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 July 2026</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/IMG_6187.png.d9182d7ed4e7f9eef6469faf726c0e55.png" length="3675179" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:25:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai Constitutional Court Rejects EC Ballot Barcode Petition</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397880-thai-constitutional-court-rejects-ec-ballot-barcode-petition/?do=findComment&comment=20579001]]></link><description>The Constitutional Court of Thailand has unanimously decided not to accept a petition challenging the Election Commission (EC) and its Office over the use of barcode printing on party-list House of Representatives ballot papers, ruling that the complaint amounted only to an expression of opinion and did not demonstrate a direct violation of rights.  Get today's headlines by email   The ruling was issued on 1 July 2026 in a case filed by Ms Natthida Nikrodthangkoon, who asked the court to consider the matter under Section 213 of the Constitution. She alleged that the Election Commission and its office had implemented a ballot design featuring a barcode rather than the QR code originally stated in budget allocation objectives. She further argued that public complaints suggested the election process was not fully secret and therefore violated constitutional rights under Sections 3, 25, and 41(3).  According to the court, after deliberation, the petition did not provide sufficient evidence showing that the complainant had directly suffered a violation of rights or freedoms, nor did it clearly explain how the secrecy of the election was compromised. The judges noted that the submission failed to substantiate how the alleged irregularities affected the constitutional guarantee of a secret ballot, and therefore did not meet the legal requirements for consideration.  The court further stated that the petition did not comply with Section 46 paragraphs one and two of the Organic Act on Procedures of the Constitutional Court 2018. As a result, it concluded that the matter could not proceed under Section 213 of the Constitution, as it did not constitute a properly grounded constitutional complaint.  The unanimous decision effectively upholds the Election Commission&#x2019;s authority to proceed with its ballot design specifications, as the court found no direct constitutional breach had been demonstrated in the filing.  Amarin reported that the ruling brings closure to this particular challenge, although it underscores the strict procedural thresholds required for individuals to bring constitutional complaints before the court in Thailand.   Picture courtesy of Amarin  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 July 2026 

 
View full article</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:25:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Siem Reap vs Thailand</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397867-siem-reap-vs-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=20579000]]></link><description>Oh look, it's the other Mango Mussolini worshipper. But saying the expats in that rogue state of yours are worse than Thailand comes as no surprise. At the same time, it&#x2019;s hard to imagine just how bad they must be, because Thailand already has some of the worst I&#x2019;ve ever come across. I suppose it&#x2019;s only getting worse now that all those scam call center slave compounds are creeping further inland, away from the Thai border.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:24:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand Tops Asia Retirement Ranking</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397878-thailand-tops-asia-retirement-ranking/?do=findComment&comment=20578999]]></link><description>The comments will be full of people telling you how terrible Thailand is&#x2026; from the comfort of countries they can&#x2019;t afford to retire in. &#x1F605;</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:22:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Texas ICE protesters get 30- to 100-year sentences</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397781-texas-ice-protesters-get-30-to-100-year-sentences/?do=findComment&comment=20578998]]></link><description>got it. shooting cops is ok. kill kill kill  these folks were indicted before blanche. they were sentenced under guidelines. you made a fool of yourself again, and again showed your utter murderous philosophy</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:20:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Texas ICE protesters get 30- to 100-year sentences</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397781-texas-ice-protesters-get-30-to-100-year-sentences/?do=findComment&comment=20578997]]></link><description>Another Blanche abomination. The man is a cancerous tumor, working for a junk president. They are degrading America, making it a laughing stock around the world, and subverting justice, not carrying it out.   They sound just call Todd Mr. (Don) Vendetta. At least it would be honest.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:17:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Probe Newborn Found in Rayong Petrol Station Toilet</title><link>https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/police-probe-newborn-found-in-rayong-petrol-station-toilet-r2567/</link><description>A police investigation is underway after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a rubbish bin inside a petrol station toilet in Saphan Si, Map Yang Phon, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong province, at 06:00 on 1 July 2026. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station were alerted to the scene and immediately launched inquiries alongside local rescue services.  Get today's headlines by email   The case triggered a forensic examination and a review of CCTV footage from the area to establish who was responsible for leaving the infant at the site. At the scene, investigators found the body of a newborn male infant wrapped in cloth and placed inside a black plastic bag before being discarded in a waste bin located within the toilet facility.  Police said blood at the scene appeared to have partially dried, indicating the baby had been delivered shortly before being left there. Rescue workers recovered the body and transported it for a full post-mortem examination in line with standard procedures. Officers also conducted a detailed search of the toilet area and surrounding bins to collect potential forensic evidence.    A 49-year-old cleaning worker at the petrol station, identified only as Surin, reported discovering the body during routine cleaning duties. She said she noticed the bin felt unusually heavy while handling waste from the toilet. When she opened it, she found the infant and immediately alerted police.  Investigators are now reviewing CCTV recordings from the petrol station and nearby surroundings to track individuals who may have entered or left the toilet before the discovery. Police have not yet identified any suspect at this stage of the inquiry.  Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, with autopsy results expected to provide further detail on the timing and circumstances of the birth. CCTV analysis will be used to build a timeline of events leading up to the discovery. Amarin reported that Pluak Daeng Police are coordinating with investigative units to locate the mother and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident in accordance with legal procedures.   Pictures courtesy of Amarin  Join the discussion?  Discussionforum hosting  Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 July 2026</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/IMG_6192.png.1e6647be7de8ab4fb9d8b1a0b76c5fec.png" length="3101310" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:15:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Probe Newborn Found in Rayong Petrol Station Toilet</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397879-police-probe-newborn-found-in-rayong-petrol-station-toilet/?do=findComment&comment=20578996]]></link><description>A police investigation is underway after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a rubbish bin inside a petrol station toilet in Saphan Si, Map Yang Phon, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong province, at 06:00 on 1 July 2026. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station were alerted to the scene and immediately launched inquiries alongside local rescue services.  Get today's headlines by email   The case triggered a forensic examination and a review of CCTV footage from the area to establish who was responsible for leaving the infant at the site. At the scene, investigators found the body of a newborn male infant wrapped in cloth and placed inside a black plastic bag before being discarded in a waste bin located within the toilet facility.  Police said blood at the scene appeared to have partially dried, indicating the baby had been delivered shortly before being left there. Rescue workers recovered the body and transported it for a full post-mortem examination in line with standard procedures. Officers also conducted a detailed search of the toilet area and surrounding bins to collect potential forensic evidence.    A 49-year-old cleaning worker at the petrol station, identified only as Surin, reported discovering the body during routine cleaning duties. She said she noticed the bin felt unusually heavy while handling waste from the toilet. When she opened it, she found the infant and immediately alerted police.  Investigators are now reviewing CCTV recordings from the petrol station and nearby surroundings to track individuals who may have entered or left the toilet before the discovery. Police have not yet identified any suspect at this stage of the inquiry.  Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, with autopsy results expected to provide further detail on the timing and circumstances of the birth. CCTV analysis will be used to build a timeline of events leading up to the discovery. Amarin reported that Pluak Daeng Police are coordinating with investigative units to locate the mother and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident in accordance with legal procedures.   Pictures courtesy of Amarin  Join the discussion?  Discussionforum hosting  Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 2 July 2026 

 
View full article</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:15:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Trump's disdain for non rich Americans hurt the party?</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397771-will-trumps-disdain-for-non-rich-americans-hurt-the-party/?do=findComment&comment=20578995]]></link><description>Incorrect. The degree to which the trash man has humiliated America cannot even be measured. Compared to him Biden was man of dignity. Obama was a man of elegance and grace. Bush Jr. was a man of kindness and Clinton was a towering genius. Trump is gutter trash and has gutted American influence for a generation to come. He is a boil on the face of America. A cancerous, super corrupt tumor.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:13:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand Tops Asia Retirement Ranking</title><link>https://aseannow.com/thailand-news/thailand-tops-asia-retirement-ranking-r2566/</link><description>Thailand has been named the best retirement destination in Asia and ranked ninth globally in the Global Retirement Index 2026, according to the Thai government. The ranking, published by International Living, a leading US media outlet specialising in overseas living and retirement, awarded Thailand an overall score of 80.0 points.  Get today's headlines by email   Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana announced the result on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, saying the ranking reflects Thailand&#x2019;s growing appeal as a destination for retirees from around the world. The assessment was based on seven key categories: housing, visas and retirement benefits, cost of living, development and governance, climate, healthcare, and overall lifestyle suitability.  International Living compiled the index using input from experts, correspondents and expatriates living in each country. Thailand was recognised for its quality of life, healthcare system and welcoming living environment, which contributed to its position as the highest-ranked country in Asia.  Thailand achieved its strongest result in the cost-of-living category, scoring 96 points, reflecting the value it offers relative to the quality of life available. The country also received 84 points for development and governance, highlighting infrastructure and public administration.  Healthcare and retirement visas and benefits each received 79 points, with the government saying these scores demonstrate Thailand&#x2019;s internationally recognised medical standards and policies designed to attract retirees from overseas. The results support the country&#x2019;s ambition to remain competitive as a long-term destination for foreign residents.  The government said the ranking is consistent with its policy of developing Thailand into a global Medical and Wellness Hub. Current efforts include expanding the medical and wellness industry while promoting wellness tourism, elderly care and high-value medical services.  Officials also pledged to continue improving healthcare services, strengthening infrastructure and creating a supportive living environment for both Thai citizens and foreigners. The wider strategy aims to establish Thailand as a regional centre for the health economy while supporting long-term economic growth.  Khaosod reported that the government said it will continue promoting Thailand as a leading global retirement destination. It hopes this will generate additional tourism and healthcare revenue, attract investment and create sustainable economic opportunities across the country.  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 2 July 2026</description><enclosure url="https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2026_07/IMG_6184.png.eb277155c80df70cf136d0d7b521e52e.png" length="4525875" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:06:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand Tops Asia Retirement Ranking</title><link><![CDATA[https://aseannow.com/topic/1397878-thailand-tops-asia-retirement-ranking/?do=findComment&comment=20578994]]></link><description>Thailand has been named the best retirement destination in Asia and ranked ninth globally in the Global Retirement Index 2026, according to the Thai government. The ranking, published by International Living, a leading US media outlet specialising in overseas living and retirement, awarded Thailand an overall score of 80.0 points.  Get today's headlines by email   Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatana announced the result on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, saying the ranking reflects Thailand&#x2019;s growing appeal as a destination for retirees from around the world. The assessment was based on seven key categories: housing, visas and retirement benefits, cost of living, development and governance, climate, healthcare, and overall lifestyle suitability.  International Living compiled the index using input from experts, correspondents and expatriates living in each country. Thailand was recognised for its quality of life, healthcare system and welcoming living environment, which contributed to its position as the highest-ranked country in Asia.  Thailand achieved its strongest result in the cost-of-living category, scoring 96 points, reflecting the value it offers relative to the quality of life available. The country also received 84 points for development and governance, highlighting infrastructure and public administration.  Healthcare and retirement visas and benefits each received 79 points, with the government saying these scores demonstrate Thailand&#x2019;s internationally recognised medical standards and policies designed to attract retirees from overseas. The results support the country&#x2019;s ambition to remain competitive as a long-term destination for foreign residents.  The government said the ranking is consistent with its policy of developing Thailand into a global Medical and Wellness Hub. Current efforts include expanding the medical and wellness industry while promoting wellness tourism, elderly care and high-value medical services.  Officials also pledged to continue improving healthcare services, strengthening infrastructure and creating a supportive living environment for both Thai citizens and foreigners. The wider strategy aims to establish Thailand as a regional centre for the health economy while supporting long-term economic growth.  Khaosod reported that the government said it will continue promoting Thailand as a leading global retirement destination. It hopes this will generate additional tourism and healthcare revenue, attract investment and create sustainable economic opportunities across the country.  Join the discussion?   Already a member?    Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 2 July 2026 

 
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