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Explosion Behind Temple in Narathiwat Injures Four Paramilitary Officers
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Four paramilitary officers were injured in an early morning explosion behind Chai Rattana Ram Temple (Ban Thai Temple) in Rangae District, Narathiwat Province, in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. The incident occurred at approximately 06:45 on 13 April, in Moo 3, Tanyong Mas subdistrict. According to initial investigations, an unknown assailant drove a motorcycle with a sidecar carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) and parked it near the wall behind the temple, adjacent to the sleeping quarters of the 4503rd Ranger Company. After placing the vehicle, the perpetrator was reportedly picked up by another vehicle heading toward Bulo Kading Village, Moo 12, also in Tanyong Mas. The force of the explosion caused significant damage to the surrounding area, including the perimeter wall, which was left shattered with debris scattered across the site. The blast wounded four ranger volunteers stationed at the compound: 1. Volunteer Ranger Aiyuming Dureh – sustained shrapnel injuries to the left side of his back. 2. Volunteer Ranger Masabree Masalae – suffered chest tightness and pain in the left ribcage. 3. Volunteer Ranger Setthasat Phakamas – experienced chest tightness. 4. Volunteer Ranger Jakkanarong Kongnuan – also reported chest tightness. Police from Rangae Police Station, along with military and forensic teams, investigated the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage for leads. No group has claimed responsibility at this time. The southern border provinces of Thailand, including Narathiwat, have experienced ongoing unrest and sporadic acts of violence, often involving attacks on security forces. Authorities have stepped up security in the area following the incident. -- 2025-04-14 -
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Vespa Rider Dies After Crashing Into Abandoned Spirit House Pedestal
Picture from responders. A 31-year-old man lost his life in a motorcycle crash, early morning on 13 April, after crashing into a discarded spirit house pedestal along a roadside in Pathum Thani province. The incident occurred without any visible signs of braking, suggesting the rider had taken no actions ro avoid the collision. Police Lieutenant Colonel Pornchet Phonmool, Investigating Officer at Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station, was alerted to the incident on Sema-Fa Kram Road in Prachathipat subdistrict, Thanyaburi district. Emergency responders, including doctors from Prachathipat Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, were dispatched to the scene. The deceased was identified as Mr Thossawat Kongkoet, aged 31, from Bang Khen, Bangkok. His body was found still astride a maroon Vespa motorcycle bearing Bangkok licence plate. Nearby, a fallen concrete pedestal, formerly part of a spirit house, lay beside the roadside. Initial reports suggest that Mr Thossawat had been riding from Rangsit towards Khu Khot when he appeared to lose control and collided with the pedestal, which had been discarded on the side of the road. Volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation confirmed that there were no skid marks at the scene, indicating he had not applied the brakes before the crash. Following an inspection of the site, Lt Col Pornchet documented the evidence and arranged for the body to be transported to the Forensic Medicine Unit at Thammasat University Hospital for further examination. Authorities will contact the deceased’s family to arrange for the funeral. -- 2025-04-14 -
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Vietnamese Woman Arrested for Stealing from Tourists During Songkran Festival
Picture courtesy of Matichon. A 42-year-old Vietnamese woman has been arrested after sneaking into Thailand through an illegal border crossing and stealing from tourists during the busy Songkran holiday. The suspect, identified as Ms Nguyen, was apprehended by officers from Phra Ratchawang Police Station at a hotel in Bangkok following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Criminal Court on 12 April 2025 (Warrant No. 2358/2568). The arrest comes after a female tourist filed a complaint at Phra Ratchawang Police Station at around 11:25 on 12 April. She reported that while visiting Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm) at around 9:30, she discovered her white shoulder bag had been slashed. Inside was a wallet containing 3,000 baht in cash, a national ID card, and several credit cards. CCTV footage captured two suspects working together in the act, one distracting while the other committed the theft. Police quickly launched an investigation and obtained court warrants for both individuals based on surveillance footage and other evidence. Police say Ms Nguyen had previously been deported in an unrelated case but illegally re-entered Thailand via a natural border crossing in Ban Laem, Chanthaburi province, to commit the alleged theft during the Songkran celebrations. At approximately 17:30 on 12 April, officers raided the hotel where Ms Nguyen was staying and found her matching the description from CCTV footage. Upon questioning, she admitted her identity and confirmed she could understand and could speak Thai. During the arrest, police seized several items believed to be linked to the crime, including a blue dress, a blue shawl, black shoes, a brown Louis Vuitton-style handbag, a black Samsung Galaxy A9 phone and various foreign currencies (including U.S. dollars, Indonesian rupiah, Malaysian ringgit, and Vietnamese dong). Also found were three wallets, two box cutters, one cutter blade, shoulder wraps, foil rolls, and a copy of her passport. Ms Nguyen faces charges of theft. Authorities are currently pursuing the second suspect, who remains at large. Police have urged tourists to remain vigilant and safeguard their belongings while visiting crowded areas, especially during festivals. Law enforcement agencies have increased patrols and security as part of efforts to protect visitors throughout the Songkran period. -- 2025-04-14 -
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The 30+30+30 leasing contacts in Phuket is over
Just speculation on my part but if I ever produced a contract that had illegal terms in it then I would kind of expect the entire contract to be null and void, perhaps the Thai courts are only voiding the second and subsequent renewals - for now. I do wonder if someone attempted to have an entire lease nullified based on the known bad auto renewals. You see - if the intent of the lease was only to circumvent the foreign control of land rules and 30 year maximum then the court could take a dim view of that. I wouldn't want to be in the position of owning a lease that expires in the next few years, this will not end well - many people bought leaseholds back in the 90s - it's going to be a wild ride. -
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Tensions Rise as UK Police Officers Are Taught About ‘White Privilege’ in Equity Training
I suggest you watch Adolescence. You'll probably think it's a documentary though (like your hero Starmer) so the choice of casting might go over your head like so many other things. -
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US Expat in Thailand Faces 10 Years for Threatening US Senator
Have you posted about republicans getting death threats too? Or does that not matter to you? How about this? ‘Assassination Culture’: Poll Shows About Half Of Liberals Believe Killing Trump, Musk Justified "A new survey finds an “assassination culture” growing on the American left since the attempted killing of President Donald Trump in July 2024. Data released Monday from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) found “48% and 55%” of “left of center” people “at least somewhat justifying murder for Elon Musk and President Trump, respectively.” The findings come after a historically violent election season in 2024, which saw two assassination attempts on Trump in July and September. “These attitudes are not fringe—they reflect an emergent assassination culture, grounded in far-left authoritarianism and increasingly normalized in digital discourse,” the NCRI wrote. ... " https://www.aol.com/news/assassination-culture-poll-shows-half-142627914.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGet2KWzGcXJ88EF3YHXPSKlhH-fyV-aMfIpQ7JN_AyFG_xvcwlLpx3bJPjXPNUzDmLK2iQhq-ZRvwhCxFKXT8tHQaOQ6q8oMCwNemegYSOAf8WKUN7vDqmhPj5tO-8kqGwUoLjjjwpKPKos_wBEkJIcRTpP2uPfc55lMN9Dndcw
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