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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 June 2025
Constitutional Court May Suspend Thai PM's Duties Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives to talk to reporters at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) On 22nd June 2025, legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol suggested that Thai PM Paetongtarn might face suspension by the Constitutional Court. Despite the government's waning support, the PM has neither dissolved parliament nor resigned, opting instead to maintain her administration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364471-constitutional-court-may-suspend-thai-pms-duties/ -
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Politics Constitutional Court May Suspend Thai PM's Duties
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives to talk to reporters at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) On 22nd June 2025, legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol suggested that Thai PM Paetongtarn might face suspension by the Constitutional Court. Despite the government's waning support, the PM has neither dissolved parliament nor resigned, opting instead to maintain her administration. The Constitutional Court is set to consider a request from the Senate's Blue Party for the PM's removal and suspension next week. If the suspension occurs, Phumitham is expected to serve as caretaker PM. A large protest of 150,000 people is anticipated next week, reminiscent of the big rallies seen years ago. Unless the situation escalates to the point of martial law, a military coup is unlikely. The military has increased border controls under martial law powers, and the government has been cautioned against interfering with these military powers. Ongoing legal cases, including Senate-related activities and the swift handling of land and construction issues, are taking the spotlight. The Supreme Court is also under pressure to resolve these rapidly. A Cabinet reshuffle is expected, potentially before the Constitutional Court's decision. There's public interest in whether these changes will improve the country's situation or not. The Pheu Thai Party is urged to focus on national issues rather than internal appointments to regain public trust and stability. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath 2025-06-23 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 23 June 2025
Man Killed in Crash While Driving to Visit His Farm in Chonburi Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 56-year-old man was killed in a road crash after he llost control of his pickup truck on a curve and collided with an oncoming car, flipping violently and leaving him dead at the scene. The incident took place on the Bo Thong–Wang Ri Road in Bo Thong district, Chonburi province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364470-man-killed-in-crash-while-driving-to-visit-his-farm-in-chonburi/ -
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Accident Man Killed in Crash While Driving to Visit His Farm in Chonburi
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A 56-year-old man was killed in a road crash after he llost control of his pickup truck on a curve and collided with an oncoming car, flipping violently and leaving him dead at the scene. The incident took place on the Bo Thong–Wang Ri Road in Bo Thong district, Chonburi province. Police and rescue services were alerted to the scene at approximately 18:40 on 21 June and arrived with medical personnel from Bo Thong Hospital. Upon arrival, authorities found an Isuzu pickup truck, registration from Chonburi, overturned. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. He had suffered a severe head injury and a broken left arm. Nearby, the other vehicle involved, a BYD sedan, registration fromNakhon Ratchasima, was found with its front end buried in roadside undergrowth after also veering off the road. The driver of the sedan sustained a broken left index finger, back pain and multiple abrasions. He was rushed to Bo Thong Hospital for treatment. Moments later, the victim’s younger sister arrived at the crash site and broke down in tears upon seeing her brother’s lifeless body. Rescue personnel provided her with emotional support. She later explained that her brother had been driving from Don Hua Lo to inspect his farm in Wang Ri subdistrict. She had been notified of the crash by a local community leader and rushed to the scene, only to discover he had already passed away. A witness, who had been driving behind the victim, reported that the pickup truck lost control while rounding a curve, struck the metal roadside barrier and veered into the opposite lane before colliding with the sedan. The force of the crash caused the pickup to overturn. Police have launched an investigation and transported the deceased to hospital for a post-mortem examination. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-23 -
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Middle East Pentagon: ‘Bold and Brilliant’ Operation That Crippled Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure
Pentagon: ‘Bold and Brilliant’ Operation That Crippled Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure” The Pentagon has declared a high-stakes overnight strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities a decisive success, describing it as a “bold and brilliant” operation that inflicted massive damage without harming civilians or military personnel. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opened the briefing by emphasizing the mission’s primary aim: to “degrade” and “destroy” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “This was a highly classified mission with very few people in Washington knowing the timing or nature of this plan,” Hegseth explained, calling the execution a testament to the precision and secrecy of the US military. Directing reporters to a large screen, Air Force General Dan Caine of the Joint Chiefs of Staff provided detailed insights into the timeline and logistics of the strike. According to Caine, the attack began when seven B-2 bombers undertook an 18-hour flight. At roughly 17:00 local time (22:00 BST), a US submarine launched more than two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles targeting key nuclear infrastructure at the Isfahan site. Strikes on all three designated targets—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—occurred between 18:40 and 19:05 Eastern Time. “It appears that Iran's surface-to-air missile systems did not see us,” said Caine. “We are not aware of any shots fired at our aircraft during egress.” He further revealed that the final Tomahawk strike was timed to ensure the US retained “the element of surprise.” General Caine said that the mission involved the “largest B-2 operational strike in US history,” and preliminary assessments showed “extremely severe damage and destruction” to all targeted nuclear facilities. “Final battle damage will take some time,” he noted, “but an initial battle damage assessment indicates all three sites sustained extremely severe damage.” Hegseth echoed the assessment, stating: “All of our precision munitions struck where we wanted them to strike and had the desired effect.” He confirmed that the attack specifically avoided military personnel and civilians, reiterating, “This mission was not and has not been about regime change.” With US forces on “high alert” following the operation, Hegseth issued a stern warning to Tehran. “Any retaliation would be an incredibly poor choice,” he said. Asked whether there had been a definitive moment when President Donald Trump decided to authorize the operation, Hegseth said Trump had been “fully committed to the peace process” but was repeatedly met with “stonewalling” from Iran. “There was no particular moment for Trump,” he said. “But there was a moment where he realised there was a time when action needed to be taken to minimise the threat.” Hegseth further stressed that Washington had not closed the door on diplomacy. “They know precisely what the American position is, what steps they can take to allow for peace, and I hope they do so.” During the Pentagon’s briefing, Vice-President JD Vance echoed the administration’s stance in an interview with NBC News. “The United States is not at war with Iran,” he stated. “We are at war with its nuclear ambitions.” Vance affirmed that the US believes it has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and rejected suggestions that the operation fell outside President Trump’s authority. “It’s not true,” he said, responding to criticism from Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Caine also disclosed that a total of 75 precision-guided munitions were used in the strike, including 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—commonly known as “bunker busters.” Some bombers were dispatched westward into the Pacific as a decoy to divert attention and mask the real target. “The president has authorised a precision operation to neutralise the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear programme and the collective self defence of our troops and our ally, Israel,” Hegseth concluded. “We devastated the Iranian nuclear programme, but it's worth noting the operation did not target Iranian troops or the Iranian people.” As the bombers return home, the Pentagon continues its assessment of the operation’s long-term impact, but early signs indicate the mission achieved its core objective: a crippling blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-06-23 -
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UK British Citizens Being Left Behind? Councils Housing More Asylum Seekers Than the Homeless”
A growing divide in housing provision is fuelling claims that Britain prioritises asylum seekers over its own homeless citizens. An investigation has revealed that 17 councils across England are accommodating up to ten times more asylum seekers than homeless households, prompting public outrage and political criticism. The starkest disparity has been found in Pendle, a borough recently won by Reform UK in Lancashire, where 453 asylum seekers are reportedly being housed, compared to just nine homeless households in temporary accommodation. Other areas with similar discrepancies include Stockton-on-Tees, which hosts 797 asylum seekers against 26 homeless households, and Wyre, with 375 versus 14. Critics argue these numbers expose a deeply unfair system. Robert Bates of the Centre for Migration Control stated, “Those who were born here and have contributed to the economy have been abandoned, and left on the streets, in favour of undocumented young men towards whom we should have no moral or legal obligation. Thousands of British veterans and families are facing real hardship but are denied even a fraction of the generosity extended to asylum seekers.” He added, “Scattering these people across the country places further strain on communities suffering with a dysfunctional housing market, increasing rents and making it harder for young people to own a home. Anyone entering the country illegally should be detained and swiftly deported—it is only then that we can hope this madness will end.” While critics cite inequality, officials argue the comparison itself is flawed. A Government spokesperson said: “This analysis is incorrect and misleading as it compares the number of individual asylum seekers with homeless households, which can contain more than one person.” The Home Office is legally required to house asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their claim. If successful, they are granted refugee status and entitled to work, claim benefits, and seek housing through local councils—subject to a priority system based on vulnerability and need. However, officials emphasise that councils cannot control where homeless individuals choose to reside, and asylum housing is assigned based on national dispersal systems. Yet the optics remain jarring. In Coventry—home to one of the country’s highest asylum seeker populations—locals expressed their frustration. Louise, 37, said: “I'm currently homeless. The houses go to the asylum seekers rather than the actual homeless. I'm in a shared accommodation and I am technically homeless. I think the Government should be looking after their own before helping other people.” Dee, 38, added, “I think it's ridiculous that asylum seekers can come over here and get housed but my husband, who has paid taxes his whole life, is on the street. I don't think we can handle the numbers, we can't house the people who are from this city.” The cost of accommodating asylum seekers has ballooned, now reaching £4.2 million a day. About 30,000 remain in hotels, receiving meals and an allowance of £8.86 per week—or £49.18 if meals aren't provided. They also receive free NHS care, prescriptions, dental services, and school access for their children. The issue is further complicated by the fact that many newly recognised refugees also fall into homelessness. The No Accommodation Network (Naccom) reported a doubling of refugee homelessness in the past year, citing nearly 2,000 cases—the highest they’ve ever recorded. Once refugee status is granted, individuals have just 56 days to vacate asylum housing and find accommodation on their own. Alp Mehmet of Migration Watch UK highlighted the broader picture: “Over 100,000 people applied for asylum in 2024, including main applicants and their dependants. There will be just as many seeking asylum this year. Then there’s the 430,000 net migration added to the population last year. Well over half a million people needing a roof over their heads, roofs that won’t be available to British citizens. When will the Government see sense and end this madness? Get a grip, Sir Keir!” The Government says it is responding, noting increased asylum decision rates, £1 billion allocated to homelessness services, and an effort to stop using hotels for asylum seekers within four years. Yet, with public frustration mounting—as evidenced by protests and polling showing 68% believe asylum numbers are too high—the pressure on Westminster to resolve the housing crisis for all remains as urgent as ever. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily Mail 2025-06-23
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