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Crime Loan Shark Targeting Women Arrested in Ratchaburi
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Police have arrested a notorious illegal moneylender known for targeting female borrowers and charging extortionate interest rates under the guise of a loan business called “Ban Sia Note” (“House of Sia Note”). Acting on orders from Police Major General Tasanapoom Jaruprach, the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD) detained 30-year-old Sirinar at his residence in Tha Pha subdistrict, Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi province. He faces multiple charges including operating an unlicensed personal loan business, charging interest beyond the legal limit, and using intimidation and threats during debt collection. Authorities seized evidence from his home, including promotional flyers advertising “Ban Sia Note revolving funds for trade,” debtor record books, and loan agreement documents. The arrest followed numerous complaints filed with the ECSD from victims in Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. The lender allegedly operated for three to four years, amassing a client base of thousands. Victims reported being subjected to aggressive debt collection methods and annual interest rates as high as 1,825%, far exceeding the legal limit. The loan process was disturbingly simple: applicants needed only a national ID card, with no guarantor required. Upon approval, the funds were transferred directly. If borrowers failed to repay on time, they were publicly shamed on social media and faced in-person intimidation. Sirinar confessed to the allegations, admitting he preferred lending to women as they were “easier to negotiate with” and “more emotionally vulnerable.” He has been handed over to investigators from ECSD Division 5 for legal proceedings. The case highlights the ongoing issue of predatory lending in Thailand, particularly among vulnerable groups. Authorities have reiterated the importance of reporting such abuses and have vowed to crack down on illegal loan operations across the country. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-03. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 3 May 2025
Gunshot Shocks Playground: Elderly Man, 80, Found Dead with Head Wound Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A shocking scene unfolded on the morning of 2 May, at a playground in the Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok, as a loud gunshot drew the attention of nearby residents. Rushing to the site, witnesses were horrified to discover the lifeless body of an 80-year-old man seated slumped forward on a bench, having suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359594-gunshot-shocks-playground-elderly-man-80-found-dead-with-head-wound/ -
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Crime Elderly Shop Owner Fatally Stabbed by Recently Released Ex-Convict in Samut Prakan
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Gunshot Shocks Playground: Elderly Man, 80, Found Dead with Head Wound
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A shocking scene unfolded on the morning of 2 May, at a playground in the Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok, as a loud gunshot drew the attention of nearby residents. Rushing to the site, witnesses were horrified to discover the lifeless body of an 80-year-old man seated slumped forward on a bench, having suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Police and forensic teams arrived at the scene shortly after 10:30, led by Pol. Lt. Kritsada Sangsimma, an investigator from Wang Thonglang Police Station. They were accompanied by forensic officers, medical examiners from the Police General Hospital, and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. The deceased, identified only as Mr. A, was wearing a red sleeveless vest and white shorts. A .38 calibre revolver was found on the ground beside him and has been collected as evidence. Initial enquiries revealed that the man had a routine of taking morning walks in the area. Lately, however, he had appeared to be in declining health. Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot from the rear of the park before finding the victim. Relatives told police that the man had frequently complained of abdominal pain but had refused to seek medical attention. Investigators suspect ongoing health problems may have contributed to what they believe was a suicide. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination at the Police General Hospital. Authorities have requested the family to coordinate arrangements for religious rites following the autopsy. 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 Khaosod 2025-05-03. -
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"Need a Woman": Best song which has these three words? Can you guess?
I love how he drops the name of a song and, without missing a beat, you’re off to YouTube like a man on a mission, hunting down the link and posting it like the rest of us are helpless, drooling invalids who’ve never used a search bar in our lives. Doesn’t all that frantic YouTube foraging cut into your busy schedule of sprinting around your house stark naked with 50 air conditioners blasting, while you furiously fluff-up your bell-end to the tune of grainy Polaroids of your wife cleaning the kitchen floor in her underwear from half a century ago?
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