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Border Royal Thai Marines Deploy Heavy Weapons to Trat Border Amid Escalating Tensions
Restricted picture courtesy of Matichon. In response to intensifying armed clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border in the northeastern provinces of Surin and Sisaket, the Royal Thai Navy has bolstered its military presence in Trat province, mobilising troops and heavy weaponry to reinforce border security. On the morning of 24 July, a high-level emergency meeting was convened at the Royal Thai Marine Task Force Headquarters in Trat. The provincial security command summoned military leaders and local administrative officials, including district chiefs from border areas, to evaluate the evolving security situation and formulate coordinated response strategies. The military build-up covers critical border zones in Bo Rai District—specifically its three border-adjacent sub-districts—as well as four sub-districts in Mueang Trat and three in Khlong Yai. Troop deployments include Marine Ranger Control Unit 1 in Bo Rai, Unit 3 in Ban Khao Lan, Mueang District, and Task Force 182 in Ban Hat Lek, Khlong Yai. All units are now on heightened alert and under orders to respond immediately to any escalation. In a show of civilian support for defence preparations, Mr Kittiphong Yoolao, Mayor of Nong Samed Subdistrict Municipality and an alumnus of Uthenthawai College, oversaw the donation of student-constructed concrete bunkers to local municipalities in Bo Rai. These are to be installed along strategic points, with further reinforcements expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, Ms. Kitprapha Prasitwet, Mayor of Hat Lek Subdistrict and owner of the S. Kridtarawan shipping terminal, expressed concern over the impact on cross-border maritime trade. While commerce has thus far continued as normal, the deteriorating security landscape has raised fears of an imminent closure. “Should the authorities issue a suspension of trade, we will comply, but it will inevitably affect our income,” she said. By 9:00 a.m., Royal Thai Marine Task Force 182 ordered the full closure of the permanent checkpoint at Ban Hat Lek, halting all cross-border travel. Just two hours later, between 30 and 40 Cambodian students studying in Thai border schools were repatriated through the closed checkpoint, escorted by officials following the morning’s clashes. Though the land border remains sealed, limited sea trade continues. However, exporters must now liaise directly with their Cambodian counterparts to determine if goods can still be received safely on the other side. As the Thai-Cambodian border situation remains volatile, both military and civilian stakeholders in Trat remain on edge, preparing for the possibility of further escalation and broader regional impact. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-07-25 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 25 July 2025
British Woman Caught Smuggling 49kg of Cannabis from Thailand into the UK Avoids Jail Pictures courtesy of Manchester Evening News A British woman narrowly avoided a prison sentence after attempting to smuggle nearly 50 kilogrammes of cannabis into the UK from Thailand. On April 5, a judge questioned Lauren Martin's judgement after discovering the massive stash at Manchester Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367778-british-woman-caught-smuggling-49kg-of-cannabis-from-thailand-into-the-uk-avoids-jail/ -
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UK British Woman Caught Smuggling 49kg of Cannabis from Thailand into the UK Avoids Jail
Pictures courtesy of Manchester Evening News A British woman narrowly avoided a prison sentence after attempting to smuggle nearly 50 kilogrammes of cannabis into the UK from Thailand. On April 5, a judge questioned Lauren Martin's judgement after discovering the massive stash at Manchester Airport. Border Force officers stopped Martin upon her return from Thailand, where she insisted her luggage contained only clothes. However, officials discovered 31 vacuum-sealed bags of cannabis, weighing a staggering 49 kilogrammes. Prosecutor Elizabeth Walker revealed that Martin claimed to have met two people in Thailand who asked her to carry clothes back. Believing this request to be harmless, she allegedly didn’t check the contents of the suitcase. At 31, Martin had been relying on Universal Credit and was under a curfew from 7 pm to 7 am as she awaited sentencing. Her defence lawyer, Betsy Hindle, highlighted her vulnerabilities and manipulation by others. Judge Paul Lawton expressed disbelief at her actions, stating, “Bringing 49 kilos of cannabis is serious, and I’m skeptical of claims there was no incentive.” Despite this, he acknowledged her naivety and external pressures. Judge Lawton acknowledged the seriousness of the crime but considered Martin to be capable of reform. Consequently, she received a 12-month prison sentence that was suspended for two years, along with a requirement to complete 100 hours of unpaid work. Martin had earlier admitted to charges of fraudulent evasion concerning a class B drug. Martin's case underscores the dangers of naivety and manipulation in drug smuggling schemes. The judge's decision reflects both the seriousness of drug offenses and the potential for rehabilitation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-25 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 25 July 2025
Lampang: Police Lieutenant Shoots Himself Dead After Sudden Job Reassignment Picture courtesy of Daily News. A police officer in Lampang province has taken his own life while still in uniform, just two days after being reassigned to a new role. The officer, a 54-year-old Police Sub-Lieutenant (Pol. Sub Lt.), was found dead behind the main station of Mueang Lampang Provincial Police Station early morning on 24 July. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367777-lampang-police-lieutenant-shoots-himself-dead-after-sudden-job-reassignment/ -
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Picture courtesy of Daily News. A police officer in Lampang province has taken his own life while still in uniform, just two days after being reassigned to a new role. The officer, a 54-year-old Police Sub-Lieutenant (Pol. Sub Lt.), was found dead behind the main station of Mueang Lampang Provincial Police Station early morning on 24 July. According to police reports, the officer had recently been moved from his usual patrol duty guarding jewellery shops in a local shopping centre to a rotating patrol officer position. The reassignment, made just two days prior to the incident, is believed to have caused the officer significant stress. The deceased was discovered lying on his back near a shelter behind the station, dressed in full uniform. A single gunshot wound to the right temple was found. His service firearm, suspected to have been used in the incident, was recovered at the scene. Medical personnel from Lampang Hospital pronounced him dead at the scene and his body was later transferred to the hospital’s forensic department for autopsy. At approximately 07:30, a cleaning staff member reported hearing a single gunshot but did not initially raise an alarm. The officer had began his shift at midnight and was expected to finish by 08:00. A fellow officer later discovered the body. The officer’s wife, who was staying in their fourth-floor police housing unit, was devastated upon hearing the news. She rushed to the scene in tears, telling reporters that her husband had shown no obvious signs of emotional distress and that there had been no domestic problems. “We spoke as usual. There were no arguments. I had no idea he was under so much pressure,” she said. Pol. Col. Komsan Saadluan, Deputy Commander of Lampang Provincial Police, visited the scene and offered condolences. He stated that the motive behind the suicide remains unclear, and investigators will need to interview family members, colleagues, and others close to the officer to understand the circumstances leading to the tragedy. Authorities are continuing the investigation. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help. Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-07-25
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