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Suspected Explosive Device Safely Detonated on Patong Beach
 

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists safely carried out a controlled detonation of a suspected explosive device found near Patong Beach on the morning of 26 June. The suspicious object was discovered close to a hotel near the busy Loma intersection on Thaweewong Road, a popular area frequented by both Thai and international tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/

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Chaos in Pattaya: Viral Fight Highlights City's Nightlife Issues

 

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Pattaya’s nightlife took a chaotic twist yesterday when a brawl between two Thai women erupted near the famous Walking Street. This tumultuous scene, captured in a 79-second video, has quickly garnered attention online. Despite the early hour, the area buzzed with music and activity, raising questions about the city's enforcement of bar closing times.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364903-chaos-in-pattaya-viral-fight-highlights-citys-nightlife-issues/

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Rising Pedestrian Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Enhanced Safety Measures

 

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A recent report from the Department of Disease Control reveals a shocking increase in pedestrian fatalities, with 5,066 deaths recorded between 2015 and 2024, averaging 506 annually. This spike underscores the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety measures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364899-rising-pedestrian-deaths-highlight-urgent-need-for-enhanced-safety-measures/

 

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Thai Cannabis Industry Faces Chaos Amid Political Shifts

 

FILE- A staff member prepares a flower bud of cannabis for a customer at a cannabis shop in Bangkok, Thailand, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

Thailand's once-promising cannabis industry is in disarray following the government's abrupt announcement that prescriptions are now required to purchase cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364936-thai-cannabis-industry-faces-chaos-amid-political-shifts/

 

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Thailand Eases Border Rules with Cambodia, Offers Trade Lifeline

 

In this file photo released by Royal Thai Army, a Thai police officer talks to people near a border checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Royal Thai Army via AP)

 

In a major development, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) has temporarily relaxed border rules at four key checkpoints in Sa Kaeo province. This follows days of intense restrictions due to a political spat between Thailand and Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364937-thailand-eases-border-rules-with-cambodia-offers-trade-lifeline/

 

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Man Killed Instantly After Car Crashes Head-On Into Lorry in Ayutthaya

 

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A father has died in a devastating collision after his car veered across the central divide and slammed head-on into a 22-wheel lorry on a bridge in Ayutthaya province. The incident occurred around 14:30 on 25 June, on Highway 356, the Ayutthaya–Suphan Buri bypass, near Koh Rean subdistrict.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364938-man-killed-instantly-after-car-crashes-head-on-into-lorry-in-ayutthaya/

 

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Governor Leads Crime Crackdown: Illegal Guns, Drugs Seized, Noisy Exhausts Destroyed

 

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Chiang Rai authorities have announced the results of a sweeping anti-crime operation that netted large quantities of illegal firearms and narcotics and saw the destruction of over 600 illegally modified motorcycle exhausts. The campaign, titled “Lock Down the City, Crush the Criminals, Dismantle Influential Figures,” ran from 14 to 26 June 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364939-governor-leads-crime-crackdown-illegal-guns-drugs-seized-noisy-exhausts-destroyed/

 

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Prominent Businessman Gunned Down in Bold Car Park Ambush in Kanchanaburi
 

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In a brazen and calculated attack, a well-known businessman from Sangkhlaburi was shot dead in the car park of a major wholesale store in downtown Kanchanaburi. The incident occurred at approximately 19:25 on the evening of 25 June, shocking shoppers and local residents alike.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364940-prominent-businessman-gunned-down-in-bold-car-park-ambush-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Irish Fugitive Arrested in Krabi After 415 Days of Overstay
 

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A 25-year-old Irish national wanted by authorities in Ireland for a string of serious criminal offences has been arrested after overstaying by more than 13 months, immigration police have confirmed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364941-irish-fugitive-arrested-in-krabi-after-415-days-of-overstay/

 

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Thailand Slashes Internet to Cambodia to Thwart Scammers

 

In this photo released by the Royal Thai Army, people sit near a border checkpoint between Thailand and Cambodia in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Royal Thai Army via AP)

 

Thailand's telecom regulator has ordered a halt to all internet connections from Thai operators to Cambodia, implementing stringent measures every 15 days on SIM card sales.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364942-thailand-slashes-internet-to-cambodia-to-thwart-scammers/

 

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UPDATE
Phuket Governor Assures Public After Suspicious Devices Found

 

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Phuket authorities have confirmed that the situation is now under control following the discovery of three suspicious devices locations around the island. Provincial Governor Sophon Suwannarat chaired an emergency security meeting on the afternoon of 26 June, after the items were found and neutralised at Phuket International Airport, Patong Beach and Promthep Cape.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364870-suspected-explosive-device-safely-detonated-on-patong-beach/#findComment-19901927

 

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Armed Group Torches Government Office & Vehicles, Fake Bombs Planted in Multiple Locations

 

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A wave of coordinated attacks shook Pattani Province on the night of 25 June, as a group of at least 10 armed men stormed and set fire to the Plen Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) building in Sai Buri District, destroying four vehicles and leaving behind what appeared to be explosive devices at multiple sites across two districts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364943-armed-group-torches-government-office-vehicles-fake-bombs-planted-in-multiple-locations/

 

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Elite Security Forces to Stage Anti-Terror and Riot Response Drill in Bangkok
 

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Thailand’s elite special operations units are conducting a major joint exercise simulating urban riot and terrorism scenarios, in preparation for potential national crises amid ongoing domestic and border security concerns.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364944-elite-security-forces-to-stage-anti-terror-and-riot-response-drill-in-bangkok/

 

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NACC Investigates Justice Minister and DSI Over Senate Scandal

 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched an investigation into Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam. This probe follows allegations of misconduct relating to the Senate election collusion investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364945-nacc-investigates-justice-minister-and

 

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Grieving Wife Suffers Breakdown After Husband Found Dead at Home in Nakhon Si Thammarat
 

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A 73-year-old woman suffered a severe emotional breakdown and had to be calmed by authorities after discovering her husband dead inside their home in Tha Sala district, Nakhon Si Thammarat. The incident unfolded on the afternoon of 25 June and initially sparked concerns from neighbours who feared domestic violence was involved.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364946-grieving-wife-suffers-breakdown-after-husband-found-dead-at-home-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

 

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NACC Leads Second Anti-Corruption Media Visit to Chonburi
 

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has undertaken its second media engagement mission in Chonburi this year, aimed at enhancing transparency and mobilising public oversight in major development projects.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364947-nacc-leads-second-anti-corruption-media-visit-to-chonburi/

 

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Two Dead as Factory Shuttle Van Slams into Truck in Nakhon Ratchasima

 

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A road crash in the early hours of the 26 June, claimed the lives of two men when a factory worker shuttle van collided at high speed with the rear of a trailer truck on Highway 304. Rescue teams confirmed no signs of braking were found at the scene, raising concerns of driver fatigue.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364948-two-dead-as-factory-shuttle-van-slams-into-truck-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

 

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33 Thais Arrested for Illegally Crossing Border from Cambodia Amid Fears over Poipet Unrest
 

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Thai security forces arrested 33 Thai nationals in the early hours of 26 June for illegally crossing the border from Cambodia via a natural passage in Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province. The group was reportedly fleeing from rising tensions in the border city of Poipet.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364949-33-thais-arrested-for-illegally-crossing-border-from-cambodia-amid-fears-over-poipet-unrest/

 

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Hun Sen Threatens to Reveal Thaksin's Secret Betrayals

 

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Hun Sen, the outspoken Senate president, has fired a warning shot at his former "Godbrother", ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Accusing Thaksin of treachery, Hun Sen claims he will unveil damning details, including actions against the Thai monarchy. The revelation awaits Thailand's next move.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1364951-hun-sen-threatens-to-reveal-thaksins-secret-betrayals/

 

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Subdistrict Chief Caught Taking Meth on International Day Against Drug Abuse

 

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In a startling development coinciding with International Day Against Drug Abuse, a local subdistrict chief (Nai Yok Or Bor Tor) in Naklang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, has been arrested along with five others for methamphetamine use.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364950-subdistrict-chief-caught-taking-meth-on-international-day-against-drug-abuse/

 

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Gunman Arrested in Plot to Assassinate Local Election Candidate
 

Pictures courtesy of CIB.

 

In a breakthrough, The Crime Suppression Division (CSD), under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), has apprehended a notorious contract killer and thwarted an assassination plot targeting a prospective candidate for the mayoral position of Chalawan Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO).

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364952-gunman-arrested-in-plot-to-assassinate-local-election-candidate/

 

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One Month On, No Official Conclusion in Helicopter Crash That Killed Three Officers
 

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One month after a fatal helicopter crash in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province claimed the lives of three police personnel, authorities have yet to provide an official explanation for the incident. The crash, which involved a Bell 212 helicopter operated by the Royal Thai Police, occurred on 24 May 2025.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364953-one-month-on-no-official-conclusion-in-helicopter-crash-that-killed-three-officers/

 

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Chiang Mai: Revered Monk Dies After Falling into Ravine While Planting Trees
 

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The local community is mourning the death of Phra Khru Ba Phan, the highly respected abbot of Wat Phra That Huai Tong in Mae Wang district, Chiang Mai, who passed away after falling into a 30-metre-deep ravine while tending to trees in a forested area near the temple.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364954-chiang-mai-revered-monk-dies-after-falling-into-ravine-while-planting-trees/

 

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Ezy Airlines to Launch Inaugural Hat Yai–Betong Flight on 27 June

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Ezy Airlines, a new regional carrier under M-Landarch Co., Ltd., will launch its inaugural scheduled flight between Hat Yai and Betong on Friday, 27 June 2025. The route marks a significant step in improving connectivity to Thailand’s deep south and revitalising operations at Betong International Airport.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364955-ezy-airlines-to-launch-inaugural-hat-yai–betong-flight-on-27-june/

 

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UPDATE
Gold Heist Suspect Jumps to Death After Armed Robbery

 

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Police in Chonburi have closed a high-profile armed robbery case after the prime suspect, was confirmed dead following a suicide plunge from a six-storey condominium.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364860-armed-robbery-at-chonburi-gold-shop-–-off-duty-police-officer-injured/#findComment-19901983

 

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Elderly Man 73, Drowns After Faking Robbery and Stabbing Incident

 

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A 73-year-old man who falsely claimed to have been stabbed and robbed has been found dead after apparently taking his own life by drowning, police have confirmed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364956-elderly-man-73-drowns-after-faking-robbery-and-stabbing-incident/

 

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Mystery Death in Forest as Man Shot While Foraging
 

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A 48-year-old man was fatally shot under mysterious circumstances while foraging in the forest with friends in Phitsanulok Province. The incident occurred in a remote area of Ban Nam Phrom, Moo 4, Wang Nok Aen Subdistrict, Wang Thong District.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364957-mystery-death-in-forest-as-man-shot-while-foraging/

 

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Key Witness in Wildlife Poaching Case Found Dead in Mysterious Circumstances

 

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Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a key witness in a high-profile illegal wildlife hunting case linked to forest encroachment by a former army sergeant in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi. The body was discovered in a rubber plantation under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns of possible foul play.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364958-key-witness-in-wildlife-poaching-case-found-dead-in-mysterious-circumstances/

 

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Gold Scam Bust in Bangkok: Two Executives Arrested in ฿600 Million Fraud
 

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In a major fraud bust, officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) raided a gold trading company in central Bangkok and arrested two senior executives over a large-scale gold investment scam that has defrauded more than 100 victims out of over 600 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364959-gold-scam-bust-in-bangkok-two-executives-arrested-in-฿600-million-fraud/

 

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Senior Police Officer Drives Against Traffic, Kills 64-Year-Old Woman in Ratchaburi Crash

 

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A senior police officer is under investigation after allegedly driving against the flow of traffic and fatally crashing into a 64-year-old woman on a motorcycle in Ban Pong district. The incident occurred around 08:00, on 26 June along Songphon Road in Nong Or Subdistrict, Ratchaburi.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1364960-senior-police-officer-drives-against-traffic-kills-64-year-old-woman-in-ratchaburi-crash/