Latvian National Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for Heroin Smuggling

 

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A Latvian man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi International Airport for attempting to smuggle heroin concealed in metal pipes. The arrest occurred  June 23, following a coordinated effort between immigration officials and the Customs Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364539-latvian-national-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-heroin-smuggling/

 

Phuket Fines Over 28,000 Foreign Tourists for Traffic Offences in 2025

 

 

Phuket officials have reported that 28,809 foreign tourists were fined for traffic violations on the island in 2025. Russian visitors topped the list with 3,121 cases, followed by tourists from China (1,721), the UK (1,419), France (1,365), and India (1,069).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364540-phuket-fines-over-28000-foreign-tourists-for-traffic-offences-in-2025/

 

Bangkok's Formula One Ambitions Face Potential Financial Deficit

 

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Thailand's plans to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Bangkok from 2028 to 2032 have gained momentum following Cabinet approval. The ambitious project aims to elevate Thailand's global standing through a five-year street racing event. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364541-bangkoks-formula-one-ambitions-face-potential-financial-deficit/

Cambodia Condemns Thai Temple for Imitating Angkor Wat

 

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Cambodia’s Culture and Fine Arts Minister, Phoeurng Sackona, has criticised the construction of a temple in Thailand's Buri Ram province, alleging it replicates the historic Angkor Wat, a key part of Cambodia's cultural heritage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364545-cambodia-condemns-thai-temple-for-imitating-angkor-wat/

BREAKING

 

Thai Forces Close Sa Kaeo Border Amid Tensions

 

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The First Army has ordered the closure of border crossings in Sa Kaeo due to growing tensions with Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364576-thai-forces-close-sa-kaeo-border-amid-tensions/

 

Motorcyclist Killed After Clipping Car and Being Run Over by Lorry in Nakhon Sawan

 

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A 42-year-old man was killed in a road crash on the morning of 22 June, after his motorcycle clipped the back of a car, causing him to lose control and fall into the path of an oncoming 18-wheeler truck in Chum Saeng district, Nakhon Sawan.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364577-motorcyclist-killed-after-clipping-car-and-being-run-over-by-lorry-in-nakhon-sawan/

 

Norwegian Man Arrested at Surat Thani Bus Terminal After Attempted Crossbow Attack

 

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A Norwegian man has been arrested at the main bus terminal in Surat Thani after allegedly attempting to murder a fellow national with a crossbow in an incident that took place on the island of Koh Samui.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364578-norwegian-man-arrested-at-surat-thani-bus-terminal-after-attempted-crossbow-attack/

 

Woman Killed by Speeding Pickup Truck While Crossing Road in Lopburi
 

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A 73-year-old woman was fatally struck by a speeding pickup truck while attempting to cross a main road in Khok Samrong district, Lopburi province. The driver claimed he was unable to stop in time as the woman suddenly stepped into the road.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364579-woman-killed-by-speeding-pickup-truck-while-crossing-road-in-lopburi/

 

Woman Found Alive Stuck in 200-Litre Drum of Asphalt After Donating Vehicle to Temple

 

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A 47-year-old woman was found in a shocking state on the morning of 23 June, submerged in a 200-litre drum of sticky asphalt in Lopburi Province. She remains in critical condition in hospital, as police and locals attempt to understand the bizarre sequence of events leading up to her discovery.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364580-woman-found-alive-stuck-in-200-litre-drum-of-asphalt-after-donating-vehicle-to-temple/

 

New Cabinet Revamp: Pheu Thai Gears Up After Bhumjaithai Exit

 

In this photo released by Thailand's Government Spokesman Office, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, June 23, 2025. (Thailand's Government Spokesman Office via AP)

 

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced today that the final line-up for the Paetongtarn Cabinet is expected to be finalised this week. Following the Bhumjaithai Party’s withdrawal, eight Cabinet positions remain open, with speculation rife about which portfolios Pheu Thai will seize, notably the influential Interior Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364581-new-cabinet-revamp-pheu-thai-gears-up-after-bhumjaithai-exit/

 

Man Fatally Shot by Former Friend in Karaoke Bar in Kanchanaburi
 

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A night out ended in death after a man was gunned down by a former friend at a karaoke bar in Tha Maka district, Kanchanaburi province. The suspect later surrendered to police and admitted to the killing, citing a personal grudge.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364582-man-fatally-shot-by-former-friend-in-karaoke-bar-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Thai Ex-Police Chief Accuses Hun Sen in Shocking Legal Move

 

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Former Thai Police Chief, Police General Seripisut Temiyavet, made waves today by filing a legal complaint against Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen at the Royal Thai Police HQ in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364584-thai-ex-police-chief-accuses-hun-sen-in-shocking-legal-move/

 

Border Patrol Officer Charged After Crash Kills Family of Three in Songkhla
 

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A Border Patrol Police officer has been charged following a fatal car crash that killed a family of three, a father, mother and their two-year-old child, in Thepha District, Songkhla Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364583-border-patrol-officer-charged-after-crash-kills-family-of-three-in-songkhla/

 

BMW Maverick Mayhem: Foreign Driver Causes Chaos in Phuket

 

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A foreign man created a scene in Phuket after driving against traffic and confronting a Thai woman in a heated road dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364586-bmw-maverick-mayhem-foreign-driver-causes-chaos-in-phuket/

 

Royal Thai Navy Tests Readiness of Peacekeeping Force, Amid National Security Concerns

 

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The Royal Thai Navy has conducted a tactical readiness exercise for its Peacekeeping Company, aiming to enhance preparedness for emergency situations and civil unrest in line with international operational standards and protocols.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364587-royal-thai-navy-tests-readiness-of-peacekeeping-force-amid-national-security-concerns/

 

Authorities to Prosecute Suspect in Shooting of Khao Yai Wild Elephant ‘Plai Biang Lek’

 

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced on 23 June, its intention to pursue legal action against an individual suspected of shooting a wild elephant known as Plai Biang Lek(also nicknamed Nong Ngong Thong) in Khao Yai National Park.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364588-authorities-to-prosecute-suspect-in-shooting-of-khao-yai-wild-elephant-‘plai-biang-lek’/

 

UPDATE:
 

Thailand Shuts Sa Kaeo Border Amid Rising Cambodian Crisis

 

 

Thailand urgently suspended all border crossings in Sa Kaeo province yesterday, 23 June 2025, in response to escalating tensions with Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364576-thai-forces-close-sa-kaeo-border-amid-tensions/#findComment-19894298

 

 

Kingpin of Online Loan Scam Arrested While Hiding in Remote Drug Haven in Lampang Province 

 

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Officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested the ringleader of a notorious online loan scam syndicate who had been on the run and living deep in the mountainous Akha tribal region of Lampang province, an area known for sheltering drug trafficking networks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364589-kingpin-of-online-loan-scam-arrested-while-hiding-in-remote-drug-haven-in-lampang-province /

 

Elderly Woman Drowns in Chanthaburi Pond While Husband Tries Bravely to Save Her
 

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An incident occurred in Chanthaburi Province, when a 78-year-old woman drowned in a pond beside her home while attempting to cut tree branches. Her disabled husband, aged 80, made a valiant but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to rescue her.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364590-elderly-woman-drowns-in-chanthaburi-pond-while-husband-tries-bravely-to-save-her/

 

Dog Rescued from Abandoned Well in Sugarcane Field

 

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A heartwarming rescue operation unfolded in a sugarcane field in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, after a young dog was discovered trapped at the bottom of a deep, abandoned groundwater well.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364591-dog-rescued-from-abandoned-well-in-sugarcane-field/

 

Man Shoots Woman Dead Over Row About Cooking for His Mother
 

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A domestic dispute ended in tragedy when a man shot his sister-in-law dead on the steps of her home following a family argument about cooking duties for his mother.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364593-man-shoots-woman-dead-over-row-about-cooking-for-his-mother/

 

Cambodian Worker Missing After Entering Wastewater Pipe to Catch Fish

 

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A 35-year-old Cambodian construction worker remains missing after entering a municipal wastewater pipe in the Huai Talay area of Nakhon Ratchasima to fish. Local rescue teams launched an intensive search operation but were forced to suspend efforts due to rising water levels, prompting renewed safety warnings from local authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364594-cambodian-worker-missing-after-entering-wastewater-pipe-to-catch-fish/

 

Fierce Storm Capsizes Local Fishing Boat off Phuket, One Rescued, One Missing

 

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A small fishing boat capsized in rough seas off the coast of Phuket during the afternoon of 23 June, leading to one fisherman being rescued and another still missing as search efforts continue amid strong winds and heavy rain.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364595-fierce-storm-capsizes-local-fishing-boat-off-phuket-one-rescued-one-missing/

 

Firework Incident: Man Loses Four Fingers After Cigarette Ember Triggers Explosion
 

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A 25-year-old man has suffered injuries after a firework exploded in his hand when a ember from a lit cigarette accidentally ignited the fuse, resulting in the amputation of four fingers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364596-firework-incident-man-loses-four-fingers-after-cigarette-ember-triggers-explosion/

 

Abandoned “World Scout Camp” in Nakhon Phanom Remains Unused After Nearly a Decade
 

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Officials from the Treasury Department in Nakhon Phanom have clarified the status of the so-called “World Scout Camp” in Nong Yat subdistrict, which has lain abandoned for nine years despite a construction budget of 35 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364599-abandoned-“world-scout-camp”-in-nakhon-phanom-remains-unused-after-nearly-a-decade/

 

Former District Chief Killed While Using Zebra Crossing in Phrae
 

 

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A road crash in front of Phrae Hospital has claimed the life of a respected former district chief, prompting an outpouring of grief from his family and the localcommunity.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364600-former-district-chief-killed-while-using-zebra-crossing-in-phrae/

 

Bhumjaithai MP Pressures Health Ministry Over Cannabis Chaos

 

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Bhumjaithai's Supachai Jaisamut is pushing for rapid legislation on cannabis control, blaming the Pheu Thai-led Ministry of Public Health for its failure to regulate the substance effectively. The ease of access and emerging issues have sparked his criticism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364609-bhumjaithai-mp-pressures-health-ministry-over-cannabis-chaos/

 

Zimbabwean Woman Arrested for 5-Month Overstay in Thailand

 

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Immigration officers in Nakhon Pathom have arrested a Zimbabwean woman for overstaying her visa by nearly five months as part of a crackdown on crimes and visa violations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364612-zimbabwean-woman-arrested-for-5-month-overstay-in-thailand/

 

Graft Blamed for Deadly Police Aircraft Crashes

 

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Corruption's shadow looms over Thailand’s police aviation as systemic graft is pinpointed as the cause behind recent deadly aircraft crashes. The president of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT), Mana Nimitmongkol, has boldly stated that substandard maintenance due to corruption led to the accidents, not human error.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364620-graft-blamed-for-deadly-police-aircraft-crashes/

 

Thailand to Reclassify Cannabis as Controlled Substance

 

File Photo – Police stand guard as cannabis activists and entrepreneurs, holding cannabis plants, gather in front of Government House in Bangkok. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

Thailand plans to reclassify cannabis as a controlled substance, limiting its use strictly to medical purposes, according to Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364625-thailand-to-reclassify-cannabis-as-controlled-substance/