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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 March 2025
Police Investigate Murder of Man Shot Eight Times and Dumped on Mountain in Rayong Picture courtesy of CH7 Police in Rayong province are investigating the murder of a 39-year-old man, whose decomposed body was discovered on a remote mountainside, riddled with gunshot wounds. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355908-police-investigate-murder-of-man-shot-eight-times-and-dumped-on-mountain-in-rayong/ -
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Trump’s Order Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Sparks Legal Concerns
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that dramatically alters the U.S. election system by requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. The order also includes broad changes to mail-in voting and election equipment, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement and the legality of such sweeping reforms. Election law experts quickly pointed out that Trump’s directive is likely to face legal challenges, as courts have previously blocked states from imposing similar proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal elections. Under existing law, individuals registering to vote must swear under penalty of perjury that they are U.S. citizens. Legal experts argue that adding a documentary requirement could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering, particularly those without immediate access to the required identification. The order instructs the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent federal body, to revise voter registration forms and mandate documents such as U.S. passports or government-issued IDs that explicitly confirm citizenship. However, only about half of Americans held passports as of last year, according to the State Department, and certain forms of identification listed in the order—such as REAL IDs and military identification cards—do not always indicate citizenship. Additionally, birth certificates are not included as an acceptable form of proof under the directive, further complicating the registration process for many eligible voters. Trump has long promoted the idea that noncitizens vote in U.S. elections, despite a lack of significant evidence supporting such claims. Federal law already makes it a crime for noncitizens to vote, and election officials routinely review records to ensure compliance. Legal scholars swiftly criticized the executive order, asserting that Trump lacks the authority to impose these changes. “A whole lot of this is illegal,” said Sean Morales-Doyle, director of the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. He noted that the president does not have jurisdiction over the Election Assistance Commission or the management of elections. Justin Levitt, a constitutional law scholar at Loyola Law School, echoed this view, stating, “The president’s got almost no power over federal elections. One of the things that was very clear during my time in the last administration is how little authority the president has over elections—by design.” The Constitution delegates election oversight to Congress and the states, granting them control over the "times, places, and manner of holding elections." Republican lawmakers have also pursued a legislative path toward a proof-of-citizenship requirement with the introduction of the SAVE Act. Unlike Trump’s order, the bill would allow voters to use birth certificates to verify citizenship. However, election officials and voting rights advocates argue that such measures still risk disenfranchising voters who lack access to their documents. Beyond voter registration requirements, the executive order makes additional sweeping changes to election procedures. It prohibits the use of voting machines that rely on QR codes, potentially forcing states to replace costly election equipment. It also mandates that all ballots must be received by Election Day, directly challenging states that currently allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received later. The order further directs the Department of Government Efficiency and other federal agencies to scrutinize state voter rolls in an effort to identify ineligible voters. Levitt pointed out that past Republican efforts to uncover widespread voter fraud have largely been unsuccessful, raising questions about the feasibility of such a directive. With legal challenges expected to mount, the executive order’s future remains uncertain. Experts anticipate that courts will once again intervene, as they have in previous cases involving voter registration and election law changes at the federal level. Based on a report by NBC News 2025-03-27 -
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Police Investigate Murder of Man Shot Eight Times and Dumped on Mountain in Rayong
Picture courtesy of CH7 Police in Rayong province are investigating the murder of a 39-year-old man, whose decomposed body was discovered on a remote mountainside, riddled with gunshot wounds. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station, along with forensic experts, had to use high-clearance vehicles and off-road motorcycles to navigate the rugged terrain leading to the crime scene, approximately five kilometres into the mountains of Moo 1, Ban Khlong Nam Daeng, Nong Rai subdistrict, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong. The victim was later identified as Mr. Prayuth, aged 39. His body had decomposed to the extent that some parts were only skeletal remains, with signs of animals having eaten parts. He was found wearing long trousers, a t-shirt, and black trainers. A small amount of cash was discovered in his possession. Initial examination of his clothing revealed eight bullet holes, and police recovered shotgun shells and spent cartridges at the scene. His motorcycle was also found nearby. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had gone to the area with two other individuals to tap rubber trees. He had been missing from his home for approximately two weeks before his body was discovered. Authorities have sent the remains for forensic examination to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, investigators are questioning witnesses and attempting to locate the individuals who accompanied the victim on the day he disappeared. -- 2025-03-27 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 March 2025
Vietnamese Gang Flees After Setting Fire to Illegal Cannabis Farm in Si Racha A group of Vietnamese nationals suspected of operating an illegal indoor cannabis farm in Chonburi allegedly set fire to the facility before fleeing the scene, authorities have reported. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1355907-vietnamese-gang-flees-after-setting-fire-to-illegal-cannabis-farm-in-si-racha/ -
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Vietnamese Gang Flees After Setting Fire to Illegal Cannabis Farm in Si Racha
Pictures from responders. A group of Vietnamese nationals suspected of operating an illegal indoor cannabis farm in Chonburi allegedly set fire to the facility before fleeing the scene, authorities have reported. The blaze broke out at 11:00 on 25 March at a commercial building located at 558 Moo 9, Sukhumvit Road, Thung Sukhla subdistrict, Si Racha district. The Laem Chabang Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre dispatched fire crews to the site, where they found the fire originating from the back of the building. After 20 minutes, firefighters managed to bring the flames under control. Upon inspection, officials discovered that the building had been illegally converted into a high-tech indoor cannabis farm, divided into multiple grow rooms. The fire caused extensive damage to the ceilings, ventilation and cooling systems, and cannabis cultivation areas, destroying all the equipment and plants inside. The following morning, 26 March, a secondary fire ignited in the building’s cooling system, prompting another emergency response. However, when authorities attempted to locate the Vietnamese tenants, they were nowhere to be found. Investigators from Laem Chabang Police Station later confirmed that the fire was deliberately set to destroy equipment, materials, and cannabis plants, rather than an accidental blaze. Large bundles of harvested, dried cannabis were discovered burnt and discarded alongside melted plastic plant pots. During the investigation, Ms. Peeranant, the building’s owner, arrived at the scene and provided a statement. She explained that in mid-2024, a Vietnamese broker rented the property on behalf of the suspects, signing a formal lease agreement and paying the required deposit. She was unaware that the tenants had illegally modified the building into a cannabis farm until the fire broke out. Authorities are now working to track down the Vietnamese gang members involved in the operation and will proceed with legal action. -- 2025-03-27
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