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Ukraine Branded and Broken: Ukrainian POW Recounts Unimaginable Russian Torture
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Crime Gunmen Attack Forest Protection Office in Tak Province
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Gunmen launched a brazen late-night attack on the Phalado Forest Protection Unit office in the Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary, Tak province, prompting an exchange of gunfire with on-duty rangers. No injuries were reported, but the attack has raised concerns over escalating violence linked to illegal logging. At approximately 00:25 on 2 July, two armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the ranger office located in Moo 11, Mae Tuen subdistrict, Mae Ramat district. Officials responded by firing warning shots, causing the assailants to flee the scene. A subsequent investigation of the area uncovered damage to the office building, including bullet holes in the glass windows and walls, as well as buckshot marks on a nearby mango tree. Spent shells and shell casings were also recovered. Evidence suggested that the gunmen’s motorcycle had fallen during their escape. Authorities suspect the attack was carried out by individuals involved in illegal rosewood logging in the area. The assault is being treated as a deliberate act of intimidation against forest rangers. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, has condemned the attack and ordered urgent coordination with police to bring the perpetrators to justice. He described the incident as a flagrant show of disrespect for the rule of law and a direct threat to officers protecting Thailand’s natural heritage. “This kind of lawlessness and intimidation cannot be tolerated,” he said. “The offenders must be swiftly apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Attapol Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, echoed the minister’s sentiments. He expressed concern for the safety of rangers and praised their dedication and bravery in the face of danger. Head of the Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary, Mr. Pranchai Siriphut, confirmed that the local police in Mae Ramat are now conducting a full investigation. Officers have collected forensic evidence from the scene and logged the incident with local authorities. The Department of National Parks and the Ministry of Natural Resources have also issued guidance to forest protection personnel, urging them to exercise extreme caution during patrols and daily duties. The Mae Ramat district has long struggled with illegal logging operations, often involving well-organised groups. This latest attack is viewed as part of a broader pattern of escalating threats against frontline conservation workers in protected forest zones. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-03 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 3 July 2025
Unemployed Engineer Stabs Father-in-Law to Death During Domestic Dispute in Khon Kaen Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic argument turned deadly in Khon Kaen province when an unemployed engineer fatally stabbed his father-in-law and injured his wife during a violent outburst. The suspect was later found calmly rocking his child’s cradle inside the house while waiting to surrender to police. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365513-unemployed-engineer-stabs-father-in-law-to-death-during-domestic-dispute-in-khon-kaen/ -
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Crime Unemployed Engineer Stabs Father-in-Law to Death During Domestic Dispute in Khon Kaen
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic argument turned deadly in Khon Kaen province when an unemployed engineer fatally stabbed his father-in-law and injured his wife during a violent outburst. The suspect was later found calmly rocking his child’s cradle inside the house while waiting to surrender to police. The incident occurred at a single-storey residence in Nam Phong district. Police were alerted at around 21:00 on 1 July and officers from Nam Phong Police Station, led by Pol. Col. Chumpol Buachum, responded to the scene along with local rescue services. Upon arrival, authorities found bloodstains throughout the property. Two seriously injured individuals had already been taken to Nam Phong Hospital, 63-year-old Mr. Sakorn who later succumbed to his wounds and his daughter, Ms. Rattiyakorn who is recovering in hospital with a stab wound to her thigh. The suspect, 48-year-old Mr. Chatchawan was found inside the house, calmly rocking his child’s cradle. He did not resist arrest and handed over two sharp kitchen knives believed to have been used in the attack. Police have charged Mr. Chatchawan with murder and causing bodily harm. According to Ms. Jiraporn 60, the wife of the deceased and mother-in-law of the suspect, Mr. Chatchawan had been living with their family since losing his job in Bangkok. He previously worked as an engineer and had two children with Ms. Rattiyakorn. The couple had moved into a house built near the rear of the family property, where the grandparents helped care for the grandchildren. Ms. Jiraporn explained that tensions had been building in the household due to financial problems. Mr. Chatchawan blamed his wife and father-in-law for losing over 400,000 baht in savings, which he claimed had been spent on gambling. On the night of the incident, a heated argument broke out over a mobile phone, which Mr. Chatchawan wanted to use for job applications. His wife questioned why he was attempting to apply for jobs late at night, which led to a verbal exchange. In frustration, Mr. Chatchawan reportedly threw a fan out of the house. Mr. Sakorn, the father-in-law, shouted from his separate quarters asking the couple to quiet down. This further enraged Mr. Chatchawan, who allegedly went into the kitchen, armed himself with two knives and attacked Mr. Sakorn, stabbing him multiple times in the chest, abdomen, ribs and arm. His wife tried to intervene but was also injured. After the assault, Mr. Chatchawan returned inside the house and sat quietly with his child until police arrived. Police are continuing their investigation while Mr. Chatchawan remains in custody awaiting prosecution. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-03 -
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Landmark Inquiry: British Committed Genocide Against Indigenous Australians in Victoria
Landmark Inquiry Concludes British Committed Genocide Against Indigenous Australians in Victoria A historic Aboriginal-led investigation has concluded that British colonists committed genocide against Indigenous Australians in the state of Victoria. The Yoorrook Justice Commission, established in 2021 as Australia's first formal truth-telling inquiry, released a damning report revealing that colonisation brought about the near-destruction of Aboriginal communities through violence, disease, and systemic abuse. The Commission found that the Indigenous population of Victoria plummeted by 75% within just two decades of British settlement in the early 1830s. By 1851, the number of Indigenous people had dropped from 60,000 to just 15,000. The report stated unequivocally, “This was genocide.” Drawing on more than 1,300 submissions and over two months of public hearings, the Commission documented a harrowing history of atrocities including mass killings, disease, sexual violence, forced exclusion, child removals, cultural erasure, linguicide, and environmental destruction. It called for comprehensive “redress” to acknowledge and address these extensive human rights violations, including potential reparations. “This report shines a light on hard truths,” said Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan, whose Labor government promised to “carefully consider” the findings and recommendations. Among the 100 recommendations made were sweeping reforms to the education system, increased support for Indigenous-led health services, and formal apologies for injustices, such as the exclusion of Aboriginal soldiers from post-war land grant programs. Racism in the state’s health system was described as “endemic” by the Commission, which urged greater investment in Indigenous healthcare and stronger policies to recruit and retain Aboriginal staff. Jill Gallagher, head of Victoria’s leading Aboriginal health organisation, said the Commission's finding of genocide was “indisputable.” Speaking to the ABC, she said, “We don't blame anyone alive today for these atrocities, but it is the responsibility of those of us alive today to accept that truth — and all Victorians today must accept, recognise and reconcile with these factual findings.” Notably, three of the Commission’s five members — Sue-Anne Hunter, Maggie Walter, and Anthony North — did not approve of the inclusion of unspecified “key findings” in the final report. No additional explanation was given regarding their objections. Despite this, the report stands as a landmark in Australia’s ongoing reckoning with its colonial past. It forms part of a broader national movement toward reconciliation, which includes treaty processes and efforts to amplify Indigenous voices in political decision-making. However, progress has been uneven across the country. While similar truth-telling commissions are underway in other states and territories, some have stalled or been abandoned. In Queensland, for instance, a truth inquiry was scrapped following the election of a new Liberal-National government, replacing Labor. Nationally, the question of how to meaningfully recognise First Nations peoples remains highly contested. In October 2023, Australians voted down a proposed constitutional amendment to establish the Voice to Parliament — a national Indigenous advisory body — in a divisive referendum that left many Aboriginal leaders disheartened. The Yoorrook Justice Commission’s findings underscore the urgent need to confront uncomfortable truths about the foundations of modern Australia. While the inquiry focused solely on Victoria, its implications are national, challenging all Australians to engage in a process of truth, recognition, and ultimately reconciliation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-03 -
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Australia Bans Kanye West Over Over 'Heil Hitler' Song
Australia Bans Kanye West Over Anti-Semitic Song Praising Hitler Australia has officially revoked Kanye West's tourist visa, banning the controversial rapper from entering the country following the release of a song that glorifies Adolf Hitler. The decision, confirmed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, comes amid growing concern over West’s pattern of anti-Semitic rhetoric and his latest track, titled Heil Hitler, which was released in May. “You're going to have a song and promote that sort of Nazism -- we don't need that in Australia," Burke said on Wednesday. He explained that although West, who now goes by the legal name Ye, had previously traveled to the country without issue, the nature of his latest music forced officials to reconsider. “He’s been coming to Australia for a long time and he’s made a lot of offensive comments,” Burke added. “But my officials looked at it again once he released the Heil Hitler song and he no longer has a valid visa in Australia.” Ye had obtained a tourist visa that could have allowed him to stay in Australia for up to 12 months. However, sources inside the government confirmed to News.com.au that the visa was recently cancelled and that the decision had been formally communicated to him. The ban also impacts West's ability to travel with his Australian-born wife Bianca Censori, who grew up in Melbourne. While she was back in Australia earlier this year, West remained in Japan amid reports of tensions in their relationship. Now, the couple will not be able to visit Australia together due to the government's ruling. “This wasn’t a visa for the purpose of concerts. It was a lower-level visa, and the officials still looked at the law and said, ‘You’re going to have a song and promote that sort of Nazism?’ We don’t need that in Australia,” Burke told ABC TV. Asked whether the ban was sustainable considering West’s global fame, Burke didn’t hesitate. “I think that what’s not sustainable is to import hatred,” he said. “Some people say, oh, don’t you believe in freedom of speech? And for Australian citizens, yeah, you’ve got full freedom of speech. But we have enough problems in this country already without deliberately importing bigotry.” This isn’t the first time Australia has threatened to deny West entry over his inflammatory statements. In the past, government officials expressed concern following his interview with far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, in which he openly praised Hitler. But the release of Heil Hitler appears to have been the breaking point. Ye, the ex-husband of Kim Kardashian, shares four children with her: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Despite his longstanding fame and previous visits to Australia, the government has made clear that celebrity status will not shield anyone from consequences if their actions violate national standards. In Minister Burke’s words, “We don’t need to bring that kind of hatred here.” Adapted by ASEAN Now from News.Au 2025-07-03
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