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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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UK Watch: Activists Claim Damage to RAF Military Aircraft in Protest Against Gaza Operations
The RAF base just has a four foot wooden fence around it , easy to jump over- 1
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Crime 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. In a coordinated operation, Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridej, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, joined forces with Chonburi Provincial Police Chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchakiat Jindakornsanan, Pattaya Police Superintendent Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, and Deputy Superintendent of Investigation Pol. Lt. Col. Arut Saphanon. The operation was backed by the Special Operations Division and local investigative teams. The suspect, 53-year-old Somphot, also known as “Tuk”, a native of Chumphon province, was apprehended while riding a motorcycle in Soi 11, Phonpraphanimit Road, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district. He was wanted under arrest warrant No. J.1725/2550 issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court on 3 December 2007 for the charge of attempted murder. During interrogation, Somphot confessed to the crime. He recounted that around 18 years ago he had gone to collect a debt from a man, but the confrontation escalated. In an attempt to intimidate the debtor, he drew a firearm and fired a warning shot. However, the bullet missed its intended target and struck the debtor’s girlfriend in the abdomen, leaving her critically injured. Realising the gravity of the situation, Somphot fled the scene, discarded the weapon in a waterway, and went into hiding. He initially stayed in Bangkok before relocating back to his hometown in Chumphon. Believing the case had long gone cold, he eventually returned to Pattaya to live with his new partner. His confidence proved misplaced. Pattaya police investigators, who had kept the case file active, tracked him down and arrested him just two years before the 20-year statute of limitations would have made prosecution impossible. Somphot has fully confessed to the charges. He was immediately handed over to Pattaya City Police for legal proceedings. Adapted by ASEAN Now from TMN 2025-06-21 -
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Accident CCTV Captures Moment Driver Runs Over Drunk Swedish Tourist’s Head Outside Pattaya Bar
Gawd, if he recovers that video is worthy of hanging on the wall in his mancave. Bloody idiot, who sleeps on the road, too many people driving and on their telephones.
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