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Thailand to Boost US Imports Amid Tariff Turmoil
Smarter countries are just dropping their tariffs against the US. Thailand will negotiate their way into a worse position -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 April 2025
Police Urge Embassy Cooperation to Tackle Mental Health Incidents Involving Foreigners Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Police in central Bangkok have called for closer cooperation with foreign embassies in handling mental health incidents involving foreign nationals, amid a rising number of such cases in the capital. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357102-police-urge-embassy-cooperation-to-tackle-mental-health-incidents-involving-foreigners/ -
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Police Urge Embassy Cooperation to Tackle Mental Health Incidents Involving Foreigners
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Police in central Bangkok have called for closer cooperation with foreign embassies in handling mental health incidents involving foreign nationals, amid a rising number of such cases in the capital. Lumpini Police Station hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from 17 embassies at the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel in Pathumwan district. Also in attendance were officials from the Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police, the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Homeless Protection Centre. The gathering aimed to enhance coordination and emergency protocols as Bangkok continues to welcome large numbers of tourists and expatriates. Police Colonel Yingyot Suwanno, Superintendent of Lumpini Police Station, said the meeting addressed growing challenges officers face when dealing with foreign nationals suffering from mental health crises, particularly those requiring hospitalisation or urgent psychiatric support. As part of the discussion, embassy officials were presented with revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), designed to streamline communication and improve crisis response between embassies and local authorities. Several past incidents were cited to illustrate the urgency of the matter: • In February 2024, a Japanese woman experiencing a psychiatric episode commandeered an emergency rescue vehicle and fled to the Thonburi area. Police were forced to hire a private interpreter due to the embassy’s limited staffing at the time. • Two separate security breaches at the US Embassy were also mentioned. In May and June 2024, an American and a Russian national each attempted to gain unauthorised access to the embassy grounds, one even leapt into the front pond. Poor coordination between embassy security and Thai police caused delays in both cases. • On 20 March 2025, an elderly Polish man was discovered unwell outside a hotel. Police experienced significant delays due to communication issues with embassy officials, resulting in slow access to medical care. A more successful outcome was achieved in a case involving a Belarusian national with a psychiatric condition, who damaged property and attacked individuals at a hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 1. Effective coordination with Somdet Chaopraya Hospital, a specialist psychiatric institution, allowed for prompt and appropriate intervention. The meeting also reviewed an incident from 11 December 2024 in Phuket, where a Belarusian man became intoxicated, displayed aggressive behaviour, and resisted arrest. Authorities credited the smooth handling of the situation to clear SOPs and consistent adherence to legal protocols. Bangkok police hope the newly introduced procedures will help prevent misunderstandings, reduce response times, and ensure that vulnerable foreign nationals receive the care they need while protecting public safety. The initiative underscores the importance of cross-border collaboration in a city where international tourism and expatriate populations continue to grow. -- 2025-04-08 -
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Foreign Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Chiang Mai Traffic Control Box
Foreigner on high powered motorcycle, losing control, crashed into police box. Ha, ha, This stupid stuff doesn't only happen in Pattaya. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 8 April 2025
Brutal Murder in Phayao: Man Bludgeoned to Death in Hut Picture courtesy of Amarin. A brutal murder has shocked a rural community, after a 43-year-old man was found fatally bludgeoned in a hut in Dok Khamtai District, Phayao Province. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1357101-brutal-murder-in-phayao-man-bludgeoned-to-death-in-hut/ -
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Trump winning
They are all students of keynes. The world is shifting back to sound money, modern economists should be looking for new work
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