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Crime Myanmar Teen Arrested in Phuket After Flaunting Weapons on Facebook
Picture courtesy of Khaosod Police in Phuket have arrested a teenage Myanmar national at a workers’ camp after photos of him brandishing a gun and large knives were posted on Facebook, causing alarm among local residents in the Cherng Talay area. The incident came to light after three photos were widely shared on social media, showing the teenager posing with what appeared to be a firearm and a sparta-style machete, while making rude hand gestures. The post sparked concern from the local community, who called on authorities to take immediate action. Cherng Talay Police Station posted an update stating that Pol. Col. Ekkarat Plaiduang, the station’s superintendent, ordered an investigation led by Pol. Lt. Col. Anurak Klangnarong, deputy superintendent of investigations, along with Pol. Capt. Wachira Amarin and Pol. Sub-Lt. Chanasin Pratheep Na Thalang, supported by the local investigative unit. The suspect was identified as “Zaw”, a Myanmar national living in an unnumbered workers’ camp in the Ban Yaa area of Si Sunthon subdistrict, Thalang district. Police located and detained him at the camp, where he admitted to being the person in the photos, along with several Myanmar acquaintances whose exact addresses he did not know. Upon questioning, Zaw confessed that the weapons in the images belonged to him. Officers determined that the gun was an imitation air gun and the knives, two in total, had been purchased from a local market. The police seized the weapons and proceeded to record Zaw’s personal details as part of a risk-profile database. He was also taken to the locations shown in the Facebook photos to confirm the scene of the incident. Authorities have not filed criminal charges at this time but are continuing to monitor the individual and his associates to ensure public safety. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-04 -
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Greta Thunberg’s Gaza Aid Voyage Sparks Controversy After Senator’s Mocking Remark
Is she ever going to get a job ? -
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Transgender Community Faces Rising Hate Amid Political Attacks and Social Backlash
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Free Speech or Blasphemy? Court Conviction Sparks Outrage Over Koran Burning Case
Its cool to burn flags though. But upsetting someone's imaginary sky friend belief. Not on. The world's mad. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
UPDATE Mastermind Behind E-Cigarette Heist Arrested After Fatal Security Guard Hit-and-Run Picture courtesy of Matichon. Police have arrested a key suspect in the violent robbery of confiscated e-cigarettes from a customs warehouse, which resulted in the death of a security guard. The suspect, identified as Mr. Sitthisak, also known as “Bank”, 38, was apprehended and taken in for interrogation this morning at Thungmahamek Police Station. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362418-security-guard-killed-as-gang-steals-e-cigarettes-from-khlong-toei-port/#findComment-19845341 -
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Crime Security Guard Killed as Gang Steals E-Cigarettes from Khlong Toei Port
UPDATE Mastermind Behind E-Cigarette Heist Arrested After Fatal Security Guard Hit-and-Run Picture courtesy of Matichon. Police have arrested a key suspect in the violent robbery of confiscated e-cigarettes from a customs warehouse, which resulted in the death of a security guard. The suspect, identified as Mr. Sitthisak, also known as “Bank”, 38, was apprehended and taken in for interrogation this morning at Thungmahamek Police Station. The incident occurred in the early hours of 1 June at the Stadium Warehouse on Thanon Tha Ruea 1, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. A gang of six men used a van to gain access to the warehouse and attempted to steal confiscated e-cigarette products stored by the Customs Department. During the heist, Mr. Boonnak Sawatsuk, a security guard with the Port Authority of Thailand, intervened and was fatally struck by the gang’s vehicle while attempting to pursue them on a motorcycle. According to Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Prachuap Wongsuk, five suspects have already been arrested under court-issued warrants for charges including armed robbery resulting in death, night-time burglary of a government facility, illegal entry using force, destruction of property, and participation in a criminal gang. The five suspects in custody are: 1. Mr. Narintorn (“Bird”), 46 2. Mr. Thanatorn (“G”), 41 3. Mr. Piyakorn (“King”), 27 4. Mr. Ekachai (“Ek Bod”), 42 5. Mr. Suwat (“Lek”), 42 They allegedly acted under the direction of Mr. Bank, who was considered the ringleader and is also being charged with murder to conceal a criminal act. Authorities seized the gang’s van and recovered 493 e-cigarette devices, worth approximately 65,820 THB, which had been temporarily stored with another arrested suspect, Mr. Disorn (“Jay”), 41. He faces charges of handling stolen goods. Investigations revealed the gang had randomly broken the locks of five containers in search of valuable goods. They succeeded in stealing three boxes of e-cigarettes from one container before being confronted by the security guard. The Customs Department clarified that the containers had no labels indicating their contents, suggesting the criminals likely found the contraband through trial and error. Mr. Chaloemsak Buakaew, Director of the Seized Goods Division at the Customs Department, stated this was the first known case of stolen seized goods and commended the fallen security guard for his bravery. Police believe the stolen e-cigarettes were targeted for illegal online sale. Mr. Bank, who was already under surveillance for previous involvement in black-market e-cigarette distribution, is suspected of orchestrating the robbery as online sales of these products have become increasingly difficult due to tighter enforcement. Although some suspects claimed this was their first offence and denied any profit-sharing discussions, police remain sceptical. Investigators are also probing whether an insider may have tipped off the gang, though current evidence suggests random container targeting. Police vow to pursue the full truth and hold all involved accountable. Mr. Bank is now in custody and under intensive questioning as the investigation unfolds. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-04
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