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Crime Ayutthaya Restaurant Faces Frequent Searches After Refusing Bribe
Picture courtesy of Daily News A restaurant manager in Ayutthaya claims a man posing as a police officer demanded a monthly bribe of 1,000 baht, leading to intensified searches when refused. On 6th May, a mysterious caller identifying himself as a police superintendent allegedly demanded monthly payments from "Chobcharoen", a restaurant in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, to avoid official inspections. When refused, multiple agencies reportedly began frequent checks, unsettling customers and impacting sales. Ms. Noon, a 33-year-old partner and manager, stated that since its opening in December, the restaurant operated legally with the necessary licences. However, in February, a man called, claiming to be a superintendent, requesting 1,000 baht monthly plus an additional 500 baht for a "red box" fee to prevent frequent checks. The caller implicated high-ranking provincial officials and police units, prompting Ms. Noon to record the conversation and consult her partners. Rejecting the demand, the restaurant faced increased surprise visits, particularly during March and April, with up to 20 officers arriving at once, causing fear among diners. Owner Putthipong Yimprasert, also 33, sought verification at the local police station, confirming the caller was a bona fide officer. Consequently, a formal investigation was initiated. He expressed frustration at how complaints seemed to escalate the number of inspections, which they were told were for publicity, yet deterred customers. The restaurant owner shared the recording not to antagonise authorities but to question the misuse of power and seek a fair investigation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-05-06 -
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Barron ain't American
Are you denying they were the start of the dispute as to Obamas citizenship? Why is that a deflection? You are the one that made the smarmy comment about "birtherism", how is it a deflection to point out where it came from? Such a troll, hoisted on your own petard. Send out your Emojinauts. -
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Crime Australian Man Arrested at Airport on Armed Robbery Charges
Imagine thinking you are heading to Phuket to sit on the beach and get drunk etc and you end up in a Thai jail for armed robbery . Priceless 🙄🤣 -
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Myanmar Rebel Army Defies Junta and China Over Captured Towns
TNLA A powerful ethnic armed group in Myanmar has rejected demands from both the military junta and Chinese officials to withdraw from territory it has seized, deepening tensions in the country’s war-torn Shan state. The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which has taken control of at least 12 towns in Shan and parts of Mandalay region — including the gem-rich town of Mogok — said it would not relinquish gains made during its decade-long resistance against Myanmar’s military. At China-brokered talks held in Kunming late April, the junta, backed by Beijing’s diplomatic pressure, pushed the TNLA to retreat from several key towns captured since the 2021 coup. But the TNLA refused. “We can’t agree to surrender Mogok and other towns. We’re continuing our operations as before,” said TNLA spokesperson Lway Yay Oo during an online press briefing. Chinese officials, including special envoy Deng Xijun, joined both the TNLA and junta delegations for negotiations. While the TNLA pressed for an end to airstrikes, safe civilian movement, and restored border trade, the junta focused solely on regaining lost ground. China, which borders the conflict zone and has economic interests in the region, has previously warned rebel groups when clashes threatened to spill across the border. TNLA leaders confirmed they had faced verbal pressure and indirect threats from Chinese authorities in the town of Ruili. Despite the talks, the junta has continued bombing campaigns in contested areas, including Mogok, Nawnghkio and Kyaukme, forcing thousands of civilians to flee. More details on the humanitarian toll are expected. The next round of peace negotiations is scheduled for August, though with entrenched positions on both sides, prospects for meaningful progress remain slim. The Chinese embassy in Yangon and junta officials declined to comment on the discussions. With armed resistance gaining ground and diplomatic efforts faltering, Myanmar’s civil conflict shows little sign of easing — and for communities caught in the crossfire, the cost continues to mount. -2025-05-06 -
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Crime Foreign National Slaps Driver & Rams Van in Phuket Road Rage Incidents
He's very lucky the Thai just happened to be one of the few without a weapon at hand . Next time might not be so lucky when he finds one of his limbs hanging off from a machete attack or gets shot !!
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