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Politics Royal Thai Navy Deploys Drones & Forces to Defend Eastern Maritime Border
Picture courtesy of Amarin. The Royal Thai Navy has stepped up its operations to protect Thailand’s sovereignty along its eastern maritime border with Cambodia. On 20 June, Vice Admiral Apach Phanon, Commander of the First Naval Area Command and Rear Admiral Rangsarn Bhuapueak, Deputy Commander, inspected readiness operations involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and naval forces at the Naval Logistics Base in Khlong Yai, Laem Ngop District, Trat Province. The visit marked a full-scale assessment of the Navy’s capacity to respond to border threats and included joint exercises between warships and UAVs. These exercises tested battlefield communications, tactical target sharing, and shore bombardment coordination using naval artillery. Units involved included HTMS Naresuan, UAV units under the First Naval Area Command, the Marine Corps’ Mobile Company 1 and local operational units stationed around Ko Kut. The primary objective of the exercise was to evaluate operational capabilities across personnel, equipment and command protocol, ensuring swift and effective responses to any threat. The Royal Thai Navy affirmed its commitment to defending Thailand’s national interests and maritime sovereignty, with emphasis on being a force the public can trust and take pride in. Vice Admiral Apach reassured the Thai public of the Navy’s unwavering dedication, stating: “Thai naval officers stand ready to defend the nation’s sovereignty at all costs. The First Naval Area Command is fully prepared for any emergency that may arise in defence of Thai territory and waters.” As a gesture of support and morale, he also distributed drinking water and non-perishable food supplies to personnel and various naval vessels continuing their patrol and operational missions in the region. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2025-06-22 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 June 2025
Man Attempts Suicide on Bangkok Overpass After Being Denied Access to See His Child Picture courtesy of NBT A 29-year-old man attempted to take his own life by climbing onto a pedestrian overpass along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok on the evening of 20 June, reportedly distraught over being denied contact with his child by his wife. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364403-man-attempts-suicide-on-bangkok-overpass-after-being-denied-access-to-see-his-child/ -
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Community Man Attempts Suicide on Bangkok Overpass After Being Denied Access to See His Child
Picture courtesy of NBT A 29-year-old man attempted to take his own life by climbing onto a pedestrian overpass along Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok on the evening of 20 June, reportedly distraught over being denied contact with his child by his wife. At around 20:00, Pol. Lt. Col. Kachakorn Saisa-sawat, Deputy Inspector of Phahonyothin Police Station, received reports of a man preparing to jump from the overpass near Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 42, adjacent to Wat Samian Nari and the Red Line electric train station. Emergency responders from Vibhavadi Traffic Police, Lat Yao Fire and Rescue Station, Phaya Thai Fire Station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were dispatched to the scene. The man, later identified as Mr. Nattawut, was found perched dangerously on the steel frame in the centre of the overpass structure, approximately seven metres above the road. He was wearing a yellow shirt and grey shorts and appeared emotionally distressed as he threatened to jump into oncoming traffic. Police partially closed the inbound side of Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, reducing traffic to one lane on the leftmost side and placed an inflatable safety cushion on the road below. For over 40 minutes, authorities and bystanders attempted to persuade the man to come down safely. A video call was placed to his wife in an effort to calm him, but Mr. Nattawut refused to communicate. Eventually, a coordinated effort by emergency services allowed them to safely subdue the man before he could jump. He shouted angrily at officers during the intervention and was taken to Phahonyothin Police Station to calm down and receive support. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Nattawut works with his father as a contractor on a roadside drainage construction project near the scene. He had been staying at a nearby hotel. His actions are believed to have stemmed from emotional distress after being repeatedly refused permission by his wife to see their child. Authorities have not confirmed whether legal or psychological assistance will be arranged for the man but emphasised the importance of mental health support in such cases. Adapted by ASEAN Now from NBT 2025-06-22 -
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2025 SSA Form 7162 - "Hello, are you dead yet?" forms.
Hi Folks, Across multiple forums I don’t know of anyone who has received their 7162 Form yet. I definitely should have received mine by now (based on last 10 years). What do you think our plan should be? I don’t mean to be alarmist, but I think either SSA is deliberately not going to send them, or they are too short staffed. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 22 June 2025
Sangha Supreme Council Introduces Strict New Measures to Oversee Temple Finances Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) has approved sweeping new regulations aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the financial management of temples across Thailand. The measures include mandatory banking procedures, monthly financial reports, and strict oversight to prevent misappropriation or loss of funds. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364402-sangha-supreme-council-introduces-strict-new-measures-to-oversee-temple-finances/ -
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Community Sangha Supreme Council Introduces Strict New Measures to Oversee Temple Finances
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Sangha Supreme Council (SSC) has approved sweeping new regulations aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the financial management of temples across Thailand. The measures include mandatory banking procedures, monthly financial reports, and strict oversight to prevent misappropriation or loss of funds. The announcement was made following the SSC’s 16th meeting of 2025, held at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Bangkok. Mr Chatchaphon Chaiporn, Acting Director of the Secretariat Office of the Sangha Supreme Council and an expert in Buddhist academic affairs, detailed the new policies. Key Regulations for Temple Bank Accounts The new framework establishes clear rules for the opening and management of temple bank accounts: 1. Accounts must be opened only with banks located in the same province as the temple. 2. Account names must clearly indicate temple ownership, using formats such as “Funds of Wat…” or “Wat…”. Names must not include personal identifiers (e.g. “by Mr…”). 3. Each account must have at least three authorised signatories, including the abbot, an appointed temple steward (waiyawachak), and another person deemed suitable by the abbot. 4. Withdrawals must be co-signed by two out of the three authorised persons and must always include the abbot’s signature. 5. Only official bank withdrawal forms and passbooksmay be used for all withdrawals. Temples are also required to safeguard all financial documents in secure locations to prevent loss or tampering. Monthly and Annual Reporting Requirements Temples must now keep detailed accounts of all income, expenditure, and remaining funds, with the following additional obligations: • Monthly financial summaries must be compiled and submitted annually (covering January to December) to the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) or the Provincial Office of Buddhism by 20 January each year. A full copy must be retained at the temple. • Monthly closing balances must include cash, cheque holdings, and bank deposits for all temple accounts. • Temples are encouraged to adopt the NOB’s standardised accounting system. If adopted, this replaces the need for manual reporting, though final reports must still be submitted annually. Digital Donations and Enforcement Temples are also urged to adopt the e-Donation system to digitise donation tracking and improve transparency. Abbots are expected to comply with these new standards, under close supervision from their respective ecclesiastical superiors. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action for breaching monastic administrative conduct, with penalties under relevant religious and civil laws. To support implementation, the NOB will provide official templates for income and expenditure reporting, along with training and guidance. Coordination with agencies such as the Office of the Auditor General, provincial auditors, the Royal Thai Police and the Anti-Money Laundering Office may also be undertaken to facilitate inspections and audits. The new policy is set to take effect from 1 October 2025. The initiative marks a significant move towards financial reform within Buddhist institutions, amid increasing public scrutiny over temple management and calls for greater accountability. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khoasod 2025-06-22
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