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Crime Notorious Motorcycle Theft Ringleaders Arrested Again in Bangkok
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Bangkok Metropolitan Police have arrested two key figures behind a major motorcycle theft ring operating in the Thonburi area, who had been repeatedly involved in criminal activity despite previous arrests. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Division 8 apprehended 55-year-old Mr. Pongchaiwara, known by the alias “Jeab Kang”, and 47-year-old Mr. Khwanchai, alias “Nueng Rimnam”, at a residence in Soi Phetkasem 28, Phasi Charoen District. The arrests followed an investigation into a wave of motorcycle thefts in Bangkok’s Thonburi area and nearby districts. The operation, led by senior police commanders Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom and Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bundit, was the result of weeks of surveillance and intelligence-gathering. Officers discovered that the two suspects were at the heart of a syndicate that specialised in stealing motorcycles, altering identification numbers, and smuggling the vehicles across the border into Laos. Seized at the scene were two unregistered Honda Wave 125i motorcycles with tampered vehicle and engine numbers, a metal grinder, a full set of number stamping tools, destroyed and replacement ignition parts and two mobile phones. Mr. Pongchaiwara confessed to purchasing the stolen bikes for 23,000 baht each from a third party known as “Boy”. He then used the equipment to grind off original serial numbers and re-stamp them to match forged documentation, repainting the vehicles to appear legitimate. His accomplice, Mr. Khwanchai, admitted to replacing damaged ignition components, preparing the bikes for resale across the Lao border. On 29 May at 15:30, the police team witnessed both men working together on two recently stolen motorcycles at the property. Suspicious behaviour prompted officers to act swiftly, discovering clear evidence of serial number tampering and dismantled components. The suspects reportedly operated a well-established supply line to buyers near the Thai-Lao border, with connections in Khong Chiam and Nong Khai. Mr. Pongchaiwara was known within the motorcycle theft underworld as one of the top buyers, paying, above-market prices to secure a steady supply of stolen bikes—especially targeting Honda Wave models, which typically fetched better prices in the illegal market. Police revealed that Mr. Khwanchai had previously been arrested for a similar crime in Bang Yai District in September 2024 and was still facing trial when he was caught again. Both men admitted to regularly handling two to three stolen motorcycles per day, often targeting those without ignition keys. The suspects are now in custody at Phasi Charoen Police Station and face charges of joint theft and receiving stolen property. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the wider criminal network linked to cross-border vehicle trafficking. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-04 -
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Report Thailand Eyes Tax Holiday to Draw Back 2 Trillion Baht in Overseas Funds
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 June 2025
Proposal to Spend 1.34 Trillion Baht on New ‘Second Bangkok’ in Huai Yai, Chonburi Pictures courtesy of Matichon. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is set to transform 14,619 rai, in Huai Yai subdistrict of Bang Lamung, Chonburi, into a massive new smart city project, in what is being dubbed as “Thailand’s second Bangkok”. The project will involve a proposed estimated investment of 1.34 trillion baht and is hoped to be completed by 2030. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362826-proposal-to-spend-134-trillion-baht-on-new-‘second-bangkok’-in-huai-yai-chonburi/ -
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Video Thailand PM Paetongtarn and Reporter Clash Amid Border Tensions with Cambodia
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Economics Proposal to Spend 1.34 Trillion Baht on New ‘Second Bangkok’ in Huai Yai, Chonburi
Pictures courtesy of Matichon. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is set to transform 14,619 rai, in Huai Yai subdistrict of Bang Lamung, Chonburi, into a massive new smart city project, in what is being dubbed as “Thailand’s second Bangkok”. The project will involve a proposed estimated investment of 1.34 trillion baht and is hoped to be completed by 2030. At a seminar titled “Legal Frameworks for Foreign Investment in Thailand: Sales, Rentals, and Development” held on 30 May, Mr. Korthong Thongtham Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Director of the Office of Smart City and Urban Business Centre under the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), revealed plans for the new city, which will complement the development of U-Tapao Airport. The city is planned around six key business clusters: 1. Regional office and financial services 2. Precision and future healthcare 3. International education and R&D 4. Tourism, recreation and sports 5. BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) economy businesses 6. Mixed-use residential and commercial developments The land allocation is structured with 70% designated for infrastructure and 30% for usable space. Phase One Development Phase one will span five years and cover 5,795 rai, with an investment value of over 534 billion baht. It will feature key infrastructure, a central business district, healthcare and wellness centres, residential and commercial mixed-use zones, shopping centres, and convention spaces. The EECO has already signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand to support BCG businesses and with the Sports Authority of Thailand to develop a sports complex on 1,500 rai. Other components such as residential and mixed-use areas are still in the process of securing private investors. Investors will benefit from special incentives under the EEC legal framework, which designates the area as a special economic zone. The entire project is expected to accommodate 350,000 residents and create up to 200,000 jobs, significantly enhancing development in both Pattaya and the U-Tapao Airport area. Transport and Investment Plans According to Mr. Korthong, rental rates for land and spaces within the project are being finalised, with strong interest already shown from both Thai and international investors. Investment will be split into two parts. The first will focus on essential infrastructure and utilities, including electricity, water supply, telecommunications, wastewater treatment, waste recycling and a mass transit system connecting Pattaya’s proposed monorail to the new city and the upcoming sports complex. This infrastructure phase will operate under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Bidding is set to begin in 2026, with land clearance expected in 2027. The second phase will focus on business development across the six strategic sectors. Leasing of land to private investors is projected to start in 2027. Housing developments, including both houses and condominiums across all segments, will be offered under long-term leases (50+49 years), with construction beginning in 2028 and completion targeted for 2030, coinciding with the completion of the high-speed rail link connecting Thailand’s three main airports. Vision for the Future Mr. Korthong emphasised that the goal is to create a global-standard smart city, a model for future urban development in Thailand, comparable to cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The new EEC city aims to address key challenges facing existing Thai urban areas and become one of the world’s top 10 most liveable smart cities. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-04 -
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Politics Thai PM snubs World Court in border spat with Cambodia
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