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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 17 June 2025
Temple Monks’ Quarters Destroyed by Fire in Lampang Blaze, Electrical Fault Suspected Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A fire has destroyed a monk’s residence at Wat Hat Pu Dai in Na Saeng sub-district, Ko Kha district of Lampang province, with early reports suggesting an electrical short circuit as the likely cause. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363850-temple-monks’-quarters-destroyed-by-fire-in-lampang-blaze-electrical-fault-suspected/ -
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Fire Temple Monks’ Quarters Destroyed by Fire in Lampang Blaze, Electrical Fault Suspected
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A fire has destroyed a monk’s residence at Wat Hat Pu Dai in Na Saeng sub-district, Ko Kha district of Lampang province, with early reports suggesting an electrical short circuit as the likely cause. At approximately 18:15 on 15 June, local police from Ko Kha Station received an emergency call reporting a blaze at the temple. Firefighters from Na Saeng Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, along with support units from nearby areas, rushed to the scene to tackle the inferno. Upon arrival, the fire was already engulfing the two-storey building, which was partly constructed from wood, making it highly flammable. Despite the efforts of local villagers and emergency crews, the fire quickly consumed the structure. It took over an hour and half, for the fire to be brought under control, by which time the entire monk’s residence had been reduced to ashes. The abbot of the temple, Phra Khru Choti, 56, was reportedly working on the ground floor at the time of the incident. According to Phra Palat Kiatichai Klawatcharasarn, deputy abbot of Wat Na Kaeo Tawan Tok and secretary to the district monastic chief, a local resident alerted the abbot after noticing smoke coming from the upstairs window. The abbot immediately left the building and called for help. Unfortunately, the fire spread too rapidly for anyone to salvage any of the religious items or personal belongings stored on both floors of the residence. Senior monastic figures, including Phra Khru Phisut Pattana Phithan, district monastic chief and head of the Public Works Committee for the monastic council of Lampang, have since visited the site. Monks and local community leaders have joined in assessing the damage and assisting in the aftermath. An official investigation is underway, with the Lampang Division of the Scientific Crime Detection Centre expected to conducting a full forensic examination to confirm the exact cause. However, preliminary assessments suggest the fire was likely sparked by an electrical fault. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-17 -
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AI on the Edge: UN Warns Terrorists Could Exploit Driverless Cars and Smart Tech
AI on the Edge: UN Warns Terrorists Could Exploit Driverless Cars and Smart Tech Autonomous vehicles may soon offer more than just convenience—they could also become deadly tools in the hands of terrorists, according to a new United Nations report. Titled Algorithms and Terrorism: The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence for Terrorist Purposes, the document outlines how extremist groups might weaponize emerging AI technologies, raising the alarm over how advanced automation could be used to inflict mass casualties. One of the most chilling concerns highlighted in the report is the potential for terrorists to hijack AI-controlled vehicles—cars, vans, or trucks—and use them as weapons in crowded urban areas. Unlike traditional vehicle-based attacks, these wouldn't require a suicide bomber or even a human driver. “Vehicles, particularly cars, vans and trucks, have long been used in terrorist attacks,” warned the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. “Reflecting on the extensive history of terrorism and vehicles, increased autonomy in cars could well be an amenable development for terrorist groups, allowing them to effectively carry out one of their most traditional types of attacks remotely, without the need for a follower to sacrifice his or her life or risk being apprehended.” The report also points to the broader vulnerability of AI-integrated infrastructure. With facial recognition, autonomous drones, and “smart city” systems becoming increasingly commonplace, terrorists might soon gain new tools to conduct precision strikes. Extremists could, for instance, use facial recognition to identify specific individuals for targeted killings or launch coordinated assaults using AI-controlled drones—so-called “slaughterbots”—to overwhelm security forces. Beyond the threat of physical violence, the report notes the danger posed by cyber disruption. Many cities are now heavily reliant on AI to manage traffic flow, public transport, and emergency responses. Terrorists could hack into these systems to create chaos or to support ongoing attacks, making emergency responses slower and more complicated. Calling for international cooperation, the UN urged governments to act swiftly to secure AI systems from potential misuse before such threats become reality. William Allchorn, a senior research fellow at the International Policing and Public Protection Research Institute, emphasized the seriousness of the threat. “The likelihood of co-ordinated attacks using hijacked or self-made AVs [autonomous vehicles] in the near future, ie five to ten years, is moderate to high and should be on the radar of all national security services and practitioners in the UK as a possible threat. Terrorist groups hijacking AI-driven vehicles to launch mass casualty attacks is a real but currently limited threat, with increasing potential as the technology matures and proliferates.” The UK government has already taken steps to address AI in its updated 2023 counter-terrorism strategy, Contest. The strategy recognizes that terrorists could exploit AI not only to carry out attacks but also to disseminate radicalizing content, propaganda, and instructional material. With encrypted communication and anonymizing tools now widely available, extremists can coordinate without fear of interception. Still, the government remains optimistic about AI’s potential for strengthening counter-terrorism efforts. Officials noted that AI is giving intelligence services unprecedented capabilities. They now have access to broader and faster data analysis and can swiftly translate or decode extremist communications. As the report notes, such operations “were not conceivable” just a few years ago. The issue is likely to gain more attention as AI technology becomes even more integrated into daily life. Last week, Uber announced that it will begin testing fully driverless cars on public roads in the UK starting next year. Partnering with Google’s autonomous taxi firm Waymo, the pilot project will be the largest of its kind in the country and echoes a broader trend: the march toward automation is unstoppable, but so too is the need to ensure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Times 2025-06-17 -
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Tensions Run High at G7 Summit as World Leaders Confront Iran-Israel Crisis and Trade Fears
Tensions Run High at G7 Summit as World Leaders Confront Iran-Israel Crisis and Trade Fears Leaders from the world's most powerful economies gathered in the Canadian Rockies on Sunday for the Group of Seven summit, convened under the shadow of an escalating crisis between Israel and Iran, and the mounting unpredictability of U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Kananaskis landscape in Alberta, the summit was already expected to be contentious. But events in the Middle East, including Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s retaliatory attacks, have intensified the stakes. Many leaders appeared blindsided by the severity of the conflict, which added a new level of urgency to already fraught diplomatic talks. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that he had spoken with both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the escalating situation. “I expect intense discussions will continue at the summit,” Starmer said, acknowledging the growing complexity of international diplomacy in a more volatile world. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this year’s summit host, made the rare decision to forgo issuing the traditional joint communique, a move that signals just how fractured the consensus among world leaders has become. With most attendees looking to dissuade Trump from imposing additional tariffs, the summit risks devolving into a series of fragmented bilateral talks rather than a unified front. Trump’s presence has been anything but conventional. He arrived wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and was welcomed by four Mounties, setting a defiant tone from the start. In recent weeks, the president made inflammatory comments suggesting Canada could be absorbed as the 51st U.S. state and has reiterated his previous interest in acquiring Greenland. These remarks sparked international outrage and further strained relations with allies. French President Emmanuel Macron, in a pointed rebuke, made a symbolic stop in Greenland en route to Canada. “Everybody in France, the European Union thinks that Greenland is not to be sold, not to be taken,” he said during a press conference. His statement was met with applause from the local audience. “The situation in Greenland is clearly a wakeup call for all Europeans. Let me tell you very directly that you’re not alone,” Macron added, underscoring Europe’s collective resistance to what many view as American overreach. Leaders outside the G7, including heads of state from India, Ukraine, Brazil, South Africa, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the UAE, were also invited by Carney in hopes of broadening the dialogue and reinforcing multilateral cooperation. Nonetheless, trade remains a central issue. As he departed the White House, Trump was asked whether he would announce any trade deals at the summit. “We have our trade deals. All we have to do is send a letter: ‘This is what you’re going to have to pay.’ But I think we’ll have a few, few new trade deals,” he said. Starmer, for his part, has come under scrutiny for what many see as a failure to push back strongly against Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canada. Particularly in Canada, criticism has mounted over his silence on Trump’s 51st state remarks. Asked whether he had confronted Trump about the issue, Starmer told the Associated Press, “I’m not going to get into the precise conversations I’ve had, but let me be absolutely clear: Canada is an independent, sovereign country and a much-valued member of the Commonwealth.” The war in Ukraine remains another priority on the agenda. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend and meet with Trump, marking their first interaction since a bruising Oval Office meeting months ago that highlighted the diplomatic risks of dealing with the American president. As leaders attempt to navigate a world increasingly shaped by unpredictable conflicts and political disruption, the G7 summit appears less a forum of consensus than a mirror reflecting the global fractures that define the current moment. Adapted by ASEAN Now from AP 2025-06-17
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