Judicial Suspension Threatens Shinawatra-Linked Prime Ministers

 

 

Left to right: Samak Sundaravej, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Srettha Thavisin, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra. | Picture courtesy of THai PBS World

 

ANALYSIS

 

The Constitutional Court has struck again, suspending Paetongtarn Shinawatra, marking yet another dramatic intervention in Thai politics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365790-judicial-suspension-threatens-shinawatra-linked-prime-ministers/

Foreign Teacher Crashes Car After Night Out, Berates Rescuers Despite Damage

 

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In the early hours of 5 July, at approximately 03:50, police and emergency services responded to a traffic crash at an intersection on Phetkasem Road in the Khao Chiak subdistrict, Mueang District, Phatthalung Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365797-foreign-teacher-crashes-car-after-night-out-berates-rescuers-despite-damage/

Thailand Denies Imminent Artefact Return to Cambodia
 

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Thailand's suspended PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismisses claims of imminent artefact return to Cambodia, pledging legal action and stressing sovereignty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365794-thailand-denies-imminent-artefact-return-to-cambodia/

Drowsy Driver Crashes Pickup into Lamp Posts & Ditch in Nakhon Ratchasima – 4 Injured
 

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Four people were injured in a road crash in Phimai District after a pickup truck driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, losing control of the vehicle and crashing into multiple lamp posts before plunging into a roadside ditch.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365827-drowsy-driver-crashes-pickup-into-lamp-posts-ditch-in-nakhon-ratchasima-–-4-injured/

 

Security Guard Fatally Stabs Older Colleague After Drunken Dispute
 

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A 22-year-old security guard has been arrested after fatally stabbing a co-worker during a heated argument at a security booth in front of a residential housing estate in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365828-security-guard-fatally-stabs-older-colleague-after-drunken-dispute/

 

Police Intercept Pickup Truck Smuggling Over 11,000 E-Cigarettes in Rama II Highway Chase
 

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In a dramatic operation on 4 July, police successfully intercepted a covered pickup truck loaded with a massive consignment of illegal e-cigarettes along Rama II Road. The seizure, carried out near kilometre marker 80 in the Praek Nam Daeng area of Amphawa District, revealed more than 11,500 e-cigarette devices worth over 4.6 million baht on the black market.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365830-police-intercept-pickup-truck-smuggling-over-11000-e-cigarettes-in-rama-ii-highway-chase/

 

Man Working for Online Gambling Site in Poipet Caught Illegally Climbing Border Roof to Flee
 

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A 21-year-old Thai national who had been working for an online gambling operation in Poipet, Cambodia, was arrested in the early hours of 5 July after attempting to illegally re-enter Thailand by climbing over a market roof near the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365833-man-working-for-online-gambling-site-in-poipet-caught-illegally-climbing-border-roof-to-flee/

 

Woman Calmly Captures Escaped Python in Village

 

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Residents of a quiet village in Surin were left stunned when a large reticulated python escaped from a sack in the middle of their community, prompting panic and an astonishing display of courage by a local woman.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365834-woman-calmly-captures-escaped-python-in-village/

 

BKK Pushes Forward with ‘Universal Design’ for Public Buildings to Promote Disability Access
 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating efforts to ensure all public buildings are accessible and inclusive by adopting the principles of Universal Design, with the goal of creating a city that supports equal opportunity for all, including people with disabilities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365843-bkk-pushes-forward-with-‘universal-design’-for-public-buildings-to-promote-disability-access/

 

Rare Black Panther Caught on Camera in Kaeng Krachan World Heritage Forest
 

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A remarkable sighting of a rare and elusive black panther has been captured within the lush expanse of Kaeng Krachan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365844-rare-black-panther-caught-on-camera-in-kaeng-krachan-world-heritage-forest/

 

Gambling Den Busted in Bangkok’s Saphan Mai Area, Cambodian Operator Arrested
 

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In a sweeping crackdown on an illegal gambling operations, The Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided a large and well-organised underground casino in the Saphan Mai district of northern Bangkok. The raid, which took place on the afternoon of 4 July, followed numerous public complaints and culminated in the arrest of over 70 individuals, including a Cambodian national identified as one of the ringleaders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365845-gambling-den-busted-in-bangkok’s-saphan-mai-area-cambodian-operator-arrested/

 

Human Remains Found Scattered in Abandoned Building, Believed to Be Missing Security Guard
 

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Police in Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan, are investigating a grim discovery after human bones were found scattered across an abandoned building, believed to belong to a 54-year-old security guard who had been reported missing. Authorities suspect he may have died from a pre-existing medical condition, with his remains later disturbed by his pet dog.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365846-human-remains-found-scattered-in-abandoned-building-believed-to-be-missing-security-guard/

 

Rider Killed After Crashing into Stationary Pickup on Nonthaburi Bridge
 

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A 56-year-old food delivery rider lost his life after crashing into the rear of a stationary pickup truck on the outbound side of Phra Nang Klao Bridge in Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365847-rider-killed-after-crashing-into-stationary-pickup-on-nonthaburi-bridge/

 

Student’s Suicide After Losing 7,000 Baht to Online Slots
 

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A 21-year-old university student has drowned after jumping into a canal in front of his girlfriend, reportedly overwhelmed by stress after losing over 7,000 baht playing online slot games.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365848-student’s-suicide-after-losing-7000-baht-to-online-slots/

 

 Wasp Hunters Turn Dangerous Tradition into Profitable Rainy Season Trade
 

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A rare and risky trade is thriving in rural northeastern Thailand as locals in Nakhon Phanom province turn their wasp-hunting skills into a lucrative seasonal business. For just a few intense months during the rainy season, villagers venture into forests and farmlands to capture vespa affinis (Asian hornet) nests, harvesting the larvae, which are sold as a delicacy for up to 1,000 baht per kilogram.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365849-wasp-hunters-turn-dangerous-tradition-into-profitable-rainy-season-trade/

 

Student Dies After Allegedly Drinking Entire Bottle of Kratom Juice
 

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A 19-year-old female vocational college student was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her dormitory room in Udon Thani, with preliminary reports suggesting she consumed an entire 1.5-litre bottle of kratom juice prior to her death.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365850-student-dies-after-allegedly-drinking-entire-bottle-of-kratom-juice/

 

Teen Killed as Rival Gangs from Two Villages Clash with Guns & Explosives in Ayutthaya
 

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A violent clash between rival teenage gangs from two local communities erupted in the early hours of 5 July, at a busy intersection in Ayutthaya, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead after shots were fired and explosives were thrown. Police say the incident stemmed from social media taunts between the groups.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365851-teen-killed-as-rival-gangs-from-two-villages-clash-with-guns-explosives-in-ayutthaya/

 

Woman Thought Dead Suddenly Wakes as Rescue Team Prepares to Move Body
 

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A 49-year-old woman who was believed to have taken her own life by hanging herself from a door, shocked rescue workers and neighbours after regaining consciousness just as her body was about to be transported for post-mortem examination. The miraculous moment unfolded in front of stunned witnesses in Plutaluang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, on the morning of 5 July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365852-woman-thought-dead-suddenly-wakes-as-rescue-team-prepares-to-move-body/

 

Two Rangers Injured in Bomb Attack in Narathiwat’s Ra-ngae District
 

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Two military rangers were injured on the morning of 5 July, in a bomb explosion in Ban Balate, Moo 4, Ba Go Sato Subdistrict, Ra-ngae District, Narathiwat Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365853-two-rangers-injured-in-bomb-attack-in-narathiwat’s-ra-ngae-district/

 

Subdistrict Administrative Officer Loses 4 Million Baht in Online Investment Scam

 

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A female Subdistrict Administrative Officer (SAO) from Sisaket province has fallen victim to an elaborate online investment scam, losing approximately 4 million baht after being lured by a retired doctor posing as a romantic partner on social media.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365854-subdistrict-administrative-officer-loses-4-million-baht-in-online-investment-scam/

 

AirAsia’s Game-Changing Leap: Low-Cost Flights from Southeast Asia to Europe & the US
 

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Low-cost international air travel is set for a revolution, as AirAsia has announced plans to connect Southeast Asia with Europe and the United States using long-range, fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft. The landmark move positions AirAsia to become the world’s first global low-cost network carrier.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365856-airasia’s-game-changing-leap-low-cost-flights-from-southeast-asia-to-europe-the-us/

 

Pedestrian Killed as Car Hits Man Crossing Road in Lopburi
 

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A collision claimed the life of a pedestrian who was struck by a car while crossing the road on Phahonyothin Road, near kilometre markers 188-189, Moo 9, close to Wat Wang Khon Kwap Temple in Khok Samrong district.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365857-pedestrian-killed-as-car-hits-man-crossing-road-in-lopburi/

 

Child Drowns After Following Family Dogs Into Backyard Pond on His Second Birthday
 

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An incident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy who drowned in a pond behind his home after following the family’s dogs while his parents briefly fell asleep.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365858-child-drowns-after-following-family-dogs-into-backyard-pond-on-his-second-birthday/

 

Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Locally-Made Kamikaze Drone
 

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In a significant step forward for Thailand’s defence capabilities, the Royal Thai Air Force has officially unveiled a homegrown “Kamikaze UAV”, a suicide drone designed for precision strike missions. The announcement was made on 5 July 2025, with military officials hailing the development as a major achievement in indigenous defence technology.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365859-royal-thai-air-force-unveils-locally-made-kamikaze-drone/

 

Labourer Missing for 11 Days Found Trampled to Death by Elephant
 

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A labourer who had been missing for 11 days was discovered dead in the forest near his workplace, having been trampled by wild elephants.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365860-labourer-missing-for-11-days-found-trampled-to-death-by-elephant/

 

Department of Employment Proposes Temporary Extension for Cambodian Workers
 

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The Department of Employment has proposed a temporary extension allowing approximately 47,000 Cambodian workers along the Thai-Cambodian border to remain and work in Thailand until border checkpoints reopen.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365861-department-of-employment-proposes-temporary-extension-for-cambodian-workers/

 

Pattaya Hotel Denies Scammer Links Following Fatal Fall of Chinese Guest
 

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A hotel in North Pattaya has strongly denied any links to scam operations after a Chinese national fell to his death from the sixth floor of the property, prompting the sudden departure of several other Chinese guests.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365864-pattaya-hotel-denies-scammer-links-following-fatal-fall-of-chinese-guest/

 

Child Hospitalised After Consuming Cannabis-Infused Gummies Left Behind at Birthday Party
 

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A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after accidentally consuming cannabis-infused gummies left unattended in her home following a birthday party. The child’s parents have now spoken out to warn others, as they grapple with medical bills and concerns over lasting health effects.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365865-child-hospitalised-after-consuming-cannabis-infused-gummies-left-behind-at-birthday-party/

 

Fierce Warehouse Fire in Samut Sakhon Brought Under Control After Two Hours

 

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Emergency services successfully brought a fierce blaze under control late evening on 5 July, after a fire broke out at a furniture and motorcycle battery storage warehouse in Samut Sakhon province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1365875-fierce-warehouse-fire-in-samut-sakhon-brought-under-control-after-two-hours/

 

Death of Computer Studies Teacher After Jump from Shopping Mall Car Park

 

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A 35-year-old computer teacher died on the afternoon of 5 July, after jumping from the fifth-floor car park of a well-known shopping mall in Bangkok. Authorities believe work-related stress may have contributed to the incident.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1365876-death-of-computer-studies-teacher-after-jump-from-shopping-mall-car-park/