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Community Drunken Foreign Couple Caught Rocking Pattaya Baht Bus
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 4 August 2025
Drunken Father Shoots Wife & Daughter, Found Dead in Cell Picture courtesy of Matichon. A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked a quiet community in Nakhon Si Thammarat, ending in death when the alleged perpetrator was found dead in police custody. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368699-drunken-father-shoots-wife-daughter-found-dead-in-cell/ -
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UK Channel Crossing Crackdown: New Law Targets Smugglers Online
Picture courtesy of PA media via BBC The UK government is gearing up to tackle the alarming rise in illegal Channel crossings by introducing a new offence targeting those advertising such journeys online. Under the Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill, this offence could result in up to five years in prison, forming a crucial part of efforts to curb the number of migrants reaching the UK on small boats. The move aims to provide law enforcement with greater powers to dismantle the operations of criminal gangs facilitating these crossings. Recent statistics reveal a staggering 25,000 migrants have reached the UK via small boats in 2025, setting a record for this time of the year. Critics, including the Conservatives, have labelled it a "national emergency" and accused the government of inadequate action. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticised the government's plans, describing them as "too little, too late," and emphasised the need for more decisive measures to tackle the issue. The newly proposed offence would criminalise the creation and distribution of online materials promoting illegal immigration activities, like fake documents or job opportunities in the UK. This law, with its "extraterritorial reach," could hold those abroad accountable if they travel to the UK. Policing Minister Diana Johnson highlighted ongoing international collaboration to combat these criminal networks and dismantle their business models, reported the BBC. An alarming 80% of small boat migrants claimed they used social media for guidance during their journey, connecting with agents linked to smuggling gangs. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned these operations as immoral, promising to combat the dangerous allure of false online promises. The National Crime Agency (NCA) is already taking significant action, having removed over 8,000 posts promoting organised immigration crime in 2024. Case studies, such as the 17-year sentence for Preston-based smuggler Amanj Hasan Zada, illustrate the effectiveness of targeting social media-driven networks. The Home Office revealed that Albanian smugglers, advertising £12,000 "package deals" including UK accommodation and employment, would fall under the new law's purview. Efforts to reduce crossings include bolstered collaboration with France, highlighted by a new agreement to return some migrants to France in exchange for asylum seekers with UK ties. However, critics question its potential impact given the current scale of crossings. Concurrently, the government has hardened the pathway to British citizenship for those arriving on small boats, reinforcing its tough stance on illegal immigration. The crackdown on social media adverts constitutes an important step forward in the government's battle against the rising tide of illegal Channel crossings. By targeting the digital tactics of smuggling networks, authorities aim to cripple the business models that fuel this ongoing crisis. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-04 -
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Report Ukraine Drone Attack Sparks Sochi Fire
video screenshot A Ukrainian drone attack reportedly caused a massive fire to erupt at an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi. KGovernor Veniamin Kondratyev of the Rasnodar region reported that debris struck a fuel tank, prompting 127 firefighters to extinguish the blaze. The Sochi airport, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics, temporarily halted flights during the incident. In a parallel escalation, Russia bombarded a crucial bridge in Ukraine’s Kherson region, resulting in one death. Nearby Mykolaiv sustained damage with seven injuries and numerous homes destroyed. Ukraine previously recorded seven fatalities in the Kherson and eastern Donetsk areas following Russian strikes. Moscow pointed to multiple Ukrainian drone strikes over the weekend, targeting central Russian locations. The strikes targeted areas such as Ryazan, Penza, and the border near Voronezh, resulting in four injuries. Although Ukraine has not directly responded to the recent drone strikes, it frequently targets Russian energy facilities as a retaliation for attacks on its power grid. Russia claims its air defences intercepted 93 Ukrainian drones, primarily over the Black Sea. Conversely, Ukraine’s air force reported intercepting 83 drones or 76 drones and seven missiles, with 61 neutralised. Sixteen drones and six missiles hit eight separate locations, reported the BBC. In the embattled city of Kherson, regional head Oleksandr Prokudin announced a partial evacuation after fresh strikes on the Ostrivsky bridge. The critical link, already weakened, connects the Korabel island district with the rest of Kherson, affecting 1,800 residents. The recent Russian offensives follow a harrowing week for Ukrainian civilians, which included a deadly assault on Kyiv that claimed at least 31 lives. Over 300 drones and eight cruise missiles were reported in the attacks, escalating the death toll since Russia’s February 2022 invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged for intensified international sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has condemned Russian actions and hinted at forthcoming sanctions. In July, Trump warned President Putin of severe tariffs on oil and other exports unless the conflict ceased, setting a deadline that he has periodically extended. As the situation intensifies, both nations brace for further disruptions, while the international community monitors tensions closely. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-04 -
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Middle East Shockwaves as Israeli Minister Prays at Holy Jerusalem Site
Picture courtesy of Itamar Ben-Gvir X account Israel’s ultra-nationalist National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has ignited controversy by praying at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site deeply revered by both Muslims and Jews. This act defies a long-standing arrangement that permits Jewish visitors but bans them from praying there. The compound, called the Temple Mount by Jews, is located in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office insists there has been no breach in the status quo, which grants exclusive Muslim worship rights under an agreement with Jordan, the custodian of the site. Nonetheless, Ben-Gvir's actions drew strong reactions. Jordan slammed the visit as an "unacceptable provocation," while Palestinian entities, including Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesperson, condemned it as escalating tensions. The site holds immense significance; it’s the holiest site for Jews and the third holiest for Muslims, believed by the latter to be the Prophet Muhammad’s ascension point. Israel seized the site from Jordan during the 1967 Middle East war but allowed Jordan to maintain its custodial role while controlling security and access. Palestinians allege Israeli measures are undermining these historical agreements, pointing out that Jewish visits often include prayers unimpeded by Israeli police. The Waqf, the Islamic body administering the site, reported that Ben-Gvir was among 1,250 Jewish visitors that day, according to the BBC. Ben-Gvir, accompanied by police during his visit, has frequented the compound before, but this marks his first public act of prayer there, as per the Times of Israel. He cited recent distressing footage of hostages, believed to be a tactic by Hamas to pressure Israel, during his visit. He reiterated calls for a full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and controversially suggested "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians, a notion experts warn could constitute a war crime. His actions have not gone unnoticed internationally. The UK already holds sanctions against him due to his "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities" in the West Bank. The unfolding reactions highlight the sensitive nature of Jerusalem's spiritual landscape, and actions like Ben-Gvir’s risk igniting broader conflict. This incident reinforces the complex and volatile dynamic governing such revered and contested sites in the Middle East. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-08-04 -
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Crime Drunken Father Shoots Wife & Daughter, Found Dead in Cell
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked a quiet community in Nakhon Si Thammarat, ending in death when the alleged perpetrator was found dead in police custody. Police in Nopphitam District confirmed that Mr. Sombun Chaowalit, 56, died by suicide in his holding cell on the morning of August 3, just hours after being arrested for shooting his wife and daughter. The incident occurred on August 2 at the family’s home in a palm oil plantation in Moo 7, Kahro subdistrict. Mr. Sombun, reportedly intoxicated and in a frenzied state, used a .22 calibre firearm to shoot his wife, Mrs. Supanee 50, and their daughter, Ms. Patcharin 30. Both suffered serious gunshot wounds to the torso, arm and face. The two victims were rushed to Tha Sala Hospital. Doctors have confirmed that Mrs. Supanee is now in a stable condition, while her daughter remains in intensive care under close medical supervision. Police from Nopphitam Police Station arrested Mr. Sombun shortly after the shooting. During overnight interrogation, he was reportedly disoriented and confused and it took over three hours for investigators to obtain a full statement. He was subsequently placed in a holding cell. At approximately 10:40 on August 3, Police Sub-Lieutenant Niyom Urajon, the duty investigator, discovered that Mr. Sombun had hanged himself inside the cell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, Mr. Sombun had inquired about the condition of his wife and daughter prior to his detention. Upon learning of their severe injuries, it is believed that he became overwhelmed with guilt and took his own life. Police have confirmed that the criminal investigation will proceed, with evidence being collected to ensure proper legal closure for the victims and their family. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-04
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