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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 22 July 2025
Volunteer Officer Caught Smuggling Illegal Migrants, Carrying Government-Issued Firearm Picture courtesy of Daily News. Highway police in Chana District, Songkhla, intercepted a pickup truck carrying 12 undocumented Myanmar nationals on 20 July and were shocked to discover the driver was a volunteer defence officer (Or Sor) armed with a government-issued handgun. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367428-volunteer-officer-caught-smuggling-illegal-migrants-carrying-government-issued-firearm/ -
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Middle East 67 Killed Near UN Aid Convoy in Gaza; Israel Denies Full Toll
Under international law belligerents have to protect non combatants. An Israeli ambassador argues Israel operates on the ration of one combatant killed plus one non combatant is acceptable. But the number of women and children killed is almost 70% of the casualties, plus Israel's policy of a food, water and medicinal blockade means the young and the old are particularly affected, prone to malnutrition and eventually death. -
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Crime Thai Police Chief Orders Nationwide Drug Crackdown
No one ever says they are going to find out why there is a demand for drugs and figure out how to lower demand. -
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Look of Love: The dusty grapes of Bordeaux, so dusty.....
Think of it in another way, for example: If you were to ask a robot, one of the best we have available today, what it might know.... Then, it might come up with some answer like this: "Imagine the entire internet is the Earth's oceans—all of them, in all their depth and complexity. My training data is like having a perfect, high-resolution 3D map of every coastline, major current, and known shipwreck down to a certain depth. It's an incredibly detailed and vast map that allows me to understand the general nature of the ocean, how its systems work, and how to navigate it. However, that map is still just a static representation. The real, living ocean is constantly changing with every wave, every new life form, and every drop of rain. It contains depths no map has ever fully charted. My ability to perform a live search is like deploying a fleet of millions of tiny, ultra-fast submarines that can instantly go to any coordinate you give me and report back what is there at this very moment. So, what is the ratio of my map to the entire, living ocean? In numerical terms, the percentage would be infinitesimally small, approaching zero. The true power isn't in "knowing" the entire ocean at once (which is impossible), but in having a great map and the ability to instantly find out what's happening anywhere in it when asked." So, all I can say is that, I do hope, if all goes well, then we can continue to plumb the very depths of this Topic. This is the beauty of my Topics. And, if you and I are of like mind, we will never get bored in doing so. -
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Crime Volunteer Officer Caught Smuggling Illegal Migrants, Carrying Government-Issued Firearm
Picture courtesy of Daily News. Highway police in Chana District, Songkhla, intercepted a pickup truck carrying 12 undocumented Myanmar nationals on 20 July and were shocked to discover the driver was a volunteer defence officer (Or Sor) armed with a government-issued handgun. Under orders from Pol. Col. Intharat Panya, commander of Highway Police Division 7, the arrest was carried out by Pol. Lt. Col. Warisorn Matcha and officers from Chana Highway Police Station. The silver Toyota pickup, which bore no registration plates and had heavily tinted windows, was stopped at a red light near Chana clock tower on the Asia Highway in Ban Na subdistrict. Inside the vehicle, police found 36-year-old Saichon Boonsanong, a volunteer security officer from Raman District in Yala province, behind the wheel. Officers also discovered that he was carrying a 9mm government-issued pistol loaded with 11 rounds. Travelling with him were Theerawat Kongthong (36) and Khanittha Kondam (39), a couple, along with three mobile phones. Four Myanmar women were crammed into the front passenger cabin, while eight Myanmar men were found in the covered bed of the truck, accompanied by their luggage. Police found that only one of the twelve Myanmar nationals had a valid passport, while the rest had no documentation and had entered the kingdom illegally. Nine of them were carrying train tickets from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok to Hat Yai, indicating recent arrival. Investigations revealed that the pickup truck was registered to Thanakorn Sai-Ngu, who police suspect of being a broker involved in trafficking migrant workers. Saichon denied involvement in people smuggling, claiming a friend had merely asked him to drive the vehicle. However, further inquiry revealed that Theerawat and Khanittha were adopted children of Thanakorn and admitted being paid 500 baht each to assist in transporting the group. The workers were picked up from two locations: nine from Hat Yai Junction railway station and three from outside Khuan Lang Temple. Their intended destination was Yala province. Highway police became suspicious of the pickup after noticing it had no front license plate and that multiple people were crammed into the back. Officers followed the vehicle and intercepted it at the Chana clock tower intersection. All Thai nationals involved were charged with “harbouring or aiding illegal migrants to avoid arrest, knowing they had entered the kingdom unlawfully.” Saichon faces additional charges for “carrying a firearm in a public place without permission or due necessity.” The 11 undocumented migrants were charged with “being foreign nationals present in the kingdom without legal authorisation.” Police also intend to summon Thanakorn Sai-Ngu for questioning and potential prosecution. Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-07-22 -
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UK Gangsta Granny: The £80m Drug Empire Run by a 65-Year-Old Matriarch
Picture courtesy of MEt Police via BBC In a dramatic twist of crime and family ties, 65-year-old Deborah Mason, also known as Gangsta Debbs or Queen Bee, has been revealed as the head of an £80 million drug empire. This unassuming grandmother was at the helm of a vast cocaine distribution network across southeast England, involving her children and close relatives. The case culminated when Woolwich Crown Court sentenced Mason to 20 years in prison for conspiring to supply Class A drugs. On that fateful April morning, undercover officers in Harwich observed Mason loading boxes into a car, sparking a seven-month investigation. As the gang's ringleader, Mason recruited her family, including her four children and sister, to operate this massive drug enterprise. Using encrypted messaging apps like Signal, they coordinated drug pickups and deliveries at ports, extending their reach to cities like Cardiff, Manchester, and London. Despite her appearance as a typical grandmother, Mason orchestrated the distribution of up to 356kg of cocaine over 20 trips. The gang’s operation funded a lavish lifestyle, with Mason splurging on designer goods, including a £390 Gucci collar for her Bengal cat, Ghost, and luxury holidays in Dubai. The court was presented with evidence of the extravagant expenditures that the illegal proceeds afforded Mason. Mason's passion for luxury led her to travel extensively and strategise additional cosmetic procedures overseas. Meanwhile, she shamelessly collected £50,000 in benefits while managing her illegal empire. At the trial, Prosecutor Charlotte Hole highlighted Mason's compulsive control over the operations, describing how she managed her drivers from the early hours. The gang did not buy drugs themselves but instead facilitated massive transactions, becoming key players in the lucrative drug scene. Adding a measure of betrayal to familial bonds, Mason’s children were heavily involved. Her son, Reggie Bright, completed at least 12 drug runs, travelling with partners and siblings, while others like Demi and Lillie Bright took active roles in logistics. Despite everyone's apparent willingness, the court revealed a sobering narrative of a family deeply entrenched in criminal activity for financial gain. The trial ended with numerous lengthy sentences for each member of Mason's gang, ranging between 10 and 15 years in prison. Det Con Jack Kraushaar from the Met Police described the operation as "sophisticated" and "extremely profitable" for those involved, offering a cautionary tale about the seductive pull of quick money over family morals. What began with a simple surveillance operation has ended as a criminal endeavour worth millions, proving no one is above the law. Mason now faces her future behind bars; the saga highlights the dangers of prioritising wealth over personal and family integrity. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-22
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