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Accident Sa Kaeo: Wild Elephant Kills Cucumber Farmer Outside Wildlife Sanctuary
Picture courtesy of kaoded. A 61-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant on the morning of 20 June, in the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary buffer zone in Sa Kaeo province, prompting urgent calls for increased patrols and long-term conflict mitigation between humans and wildlife. The attack occurred around 07:00, in Village 9, Ban Tha Ten, Phra Phloeng subdistrict, Khao Chakan district. The victim, Mr. Joomkham Jaisawang, was reportedly sleeping in a small hut guarding his cucumber farm located just 1.5 kilometres outside the protected sanctuaryboundary, when a lone wild elephant entered the area, demolished the hut and fatally attacked him. Officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), including Mr. Kongkiat Temtamnan, Director of Protected Area Regional Office 2, and Lt. Col. Saneh Detsupa, investigator from Khao Chakan Police Station, visited the scene alongside local administrators and rescue workers from Sawang Sa Kaeo Foundation. According to preliminary examinations, the victim was found face-down with multiple traumatic injuries and severe head trauma, consistent with an elephant trampling. Family members stated that Mr. Joomkham had gone out to tend his field at 20:00 the night before. By morning, villagers discovered the body and alerted authorities. Village headman Thanakorn Thewin confirmed the victim was temporarily residing in Ban Tha Ten, having moved from Chaiyaphum province to rent farmland. His wife said she last heard from him the previous evening before learning of his death early the next day. Mr. Ekachai Saendee, chief of the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, visited the victim’s family to offer condolences and provided an initial funeral support payment of 5,000 baht. He also outlined the state’s compensation and conflict resolution procedures under existing wildlife damage mitigation programmes. He noted that sanctuary rangers had been actively monitoring and diverting elephants in the area based on prior community alerts, but the attack occurred unexpectedly and tragically. To prevent future incidents, Mr. Ekachai revealed that his team is urgently seeking to expand rapid response patrol units. Currently, only five rangersmonitor a 60-kilometre-long forest border spanning three districts: Wang Sombun, Wang Nam Yen and Khao Chakan. With rising elephant movements and limited manpower, effective control remains a serious challenge. “We are proposing an additional mobile unit dedicated solely to Sa Kaeo province,” he said. “This would significantly improve our capacity to intervene before tragedies like this occur.” The incident is the latest in a series of escalating human-wildlife conflicts in eastern Thailand, where habitat fragmentation, crop encroachment and elephant migration paths intersect with rural livelihoods. Authorities have pledged to improve surveillance, reinforce sanctuary borders, and implement long-term coexistence strategies. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Kaoded 2025-06-21 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 21 June 2025
Army Sergeant Kills Himself with M16 Rifle in Military Quarters Picture courtesy of Amarin. A Royal Thai Army sergeant was found dead in his accommodation at the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) headquarters in Bangkok on 19 June, having reportedly taken his own life with an M16 rifle. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364343-army-sergeant-kills-himself-with-m16-rifle-in-military-quarters/ -
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Community Army Sergeant Kills Himself with M16 Rifle in Military Quarters
Picture courtesy of Amarin. A Royal Thai Army sergeant was found dead in his accommodation at the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) headquarters in Bangkok on 19 June, having reportedly taken his own life with an M16 rifle. The deceased has been identified as Sergeant Sarawut aged in his 30s, who was serving as Deputy Squad Commander, 11th Military Circle Infantry Battalion, assigned to duties within ISOC. According to a statement issued by ISOC’s public relations division, the incident occurred at approximately 14:20. Initial investigations suggest the sergeant shot himself in the head with a standard-issue M16A2 rifle inside his duty room. Authorities confirmed that Sgt Sarawut had been on duty on 18 June in the role of assistant guard commander. After his scheduled duties ended on the morning of 19 June, he reportedly remained in the unit’s sleeping quarters to rest, before ultimately using his assigned firearm to take his life. Preliminary checks revealed that he accessed the weapon legally and according to protocol, having been one of only two officers authorised to retrieve firearms from the unit’s secure storage, the other being the Guard Commander. He used the correct passcode to open the weapons cabinet. The motive for the tragic act remains unclear. Early assessments point to possible personal issues, though no specific details have been confirmed. ISOC spokesperson Maj. Gen. Thammanoon Maisonti said a full investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances and any contributing factors. Senior military leadership has been informed and has ordered that Sgt Sarawut’s family be given full support in line with army welfare policy. Officials have also expressed their condolences to the bereaved relatives. The death has prompted internal reviews, and ISOC has pledged to provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. 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 Amarin 2025-06-21 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 21 June 2025
Fugitive Arrested in Pattaya After 18 Years on the Run for Attempted Murder Picture courtesy of TMN Police in Pattaya have arrested a man wanted for an attempted murder committed nearly two decades ago, just two years before the statute of limitations was set to expire. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364342-fugitive-arrested-in-pattaya-after-18-years-on-the-run-for-attempted-murder/ -
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Report Thailand Tightens Rules for Foreign Drivers: Tests Now Mandatory
Thailand is set to introduce stricter regulations for foreign nationals "seeking to obtain a Thai driver's licence" The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has proposed a draft regulation requiring all foreigners to pass a written test, irrespective of holding a valid international driving permit (IDP). Genuine tourists would presumably remain exempt when they roll up at the Car Rental kiosk with Home Country Licence and accompanying IDP per the Vienna Convention.
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