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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thaksin Donates Blast-Resistant Boots to Protect Soldiers
Excellent suggestion, failing that, theres thousands of generals that that can meke a demonstration -
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Community Wild Elephant Electrocuted Near Khao Yai National Park
Picture courtesy of Daily News. An incident has shocked conservationists and locals after a well-known wild elephant, Plai Khun Suek, also called Nga Plee by villagers, was found dead after being electrocuted on the edge of a farm near Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima. The carcass of the male elephant was discovered in the early hours of 16 August in Ban Waeo Plakang, Pak Chong district, just 30 metres outside the park boundary. Rangers and veterinary staff confirmed that the elephant had become entangled in an electrical wire, with burns visible on its trunk and mouth. Preliminary investigations suggest that Plai Khun Suek was foraging at night when it attempted to grab or move a live wire that had been strung across the farmland by locals. The current is believed to have killed the elephant instantly. Khao Yai National Park chief Chaiya Huayhongthong said the death was a tragic incident. “We do not place blame on anyone. This was an unfortunate incident. The elephant was a well-known resident of the park and its loss will be deeply felt.” Veterinarians have been called in to conduct a full autopsy, while monks have been invited to perform religious rites before the elephant is buried within the national park. Plai Khun Suek, recognised for his broken tusks, was a familiar sight in the area. His death underscores the ongoing conflict between Thailand’s growing wild elephant population and human settlements at the forest’s edge. Adapted by Asean Now from Daily News 2025-08-17 -
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UK King Charles sends urgent warning in 80th anniversary address
My father was in it right from 1939 to 1945. He must be turning in his grave to think what he risked his life for 6 years for. -
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Community Monk Quits After Villagers Catch Him With Woman in Quarters
Just an everyday occurrence in Thailand, now days. Monks up to Monkey business. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 17 August 2025
Police Raid Loan Sharks Running iCloud Pawn Scheme Picture courtesy of Khoasod. Police have raided three companies in Bangkok and Pathum Thani accused of running an illegal loan operation disguised as an “iCloud pawn” business, with more than 2,000 debtors and cash flow exceeding ฿10 million. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1370004-police-raid-loan-sharks-running-icloud-pawn-scheme/ -
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Crime Police Raid Loan Sharks Running iCloud Pawn Scheme
Picture courtesy of Khoasod. Police have raided three companies in Bangkok and Pathum Thani accused of running an illegal loan operation disguised as an “iCloud pawn” business, with more than 2,000 debtors and cash flow exceeding ฿10 million. The operation, codenamed “iLockdown Phase 2”, was led on 16 August, by Pol Col Mekpisal Sriphirom, commander of Division 5, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD), along with senior officers. Raids were carried out at: • Sathonik Co. Ltd. in Sathorn, Bangkok • Apple Exchange in Thonglor, Bangkok • Satoshi Gold Co. Ltd. in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Three suspects, aged 27, 41 and 45, were arrested and charged with operating an unauthorised personal loan business and charging interest above the legal limit. Police seized computers, mobile phones, loan documents and bank books as evidence. According to investigators, the companies lured borrowers into signing contracts online, requiring them to provide personal details including ID card numbers, bank accounts and current addresses. Crucially, debtors were forced to register their mobile phones under the company’s iCloud account, allowing operators to track their location, monitor activity and remotely lock the devices if payments were late. Borrowers were charged an extortionate annual interest rate of 270%, with penalties of ฿100 per day for late repayment. If a debtor missed payments for more than seven days, their phone was locked, and an additional unlocking fee was demanded. The scheme effectively trapped thousands of borrowers, many of whom relied on their phones for work and daily life. Police said the investigation began after complaints from victims, leading to intelligence on several businesses operating under this model. The earlier Operation iLockdown Phase 1 had already dismantled a similar racket, prompting authorities to expand the crackdown. The suspects and evidence have been handed over to investigators at the Economic Crime Suppression Division for further legal proceedings. Authorities urged the public to remain cautious of online loan offers requiring digital device access or suspicious conditions, stressing that such practices are illegal and exploitative. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-08-17
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