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Transgender Community Faces Rising Hate Amid Political Attacks and Social Backlash
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Free Speech or Blasphemy? Court Conviction Sparks Outrage Over Koran Burning Case
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
UPDATE Mastermind Behind E-Cigarette Heist Arrested After Fatal Security Guard Hit-and-Run Picture courtesy of Matichon. Police have arrested a key suspect in the violent robbery of confiscated e-cigarettes from a customs warehouse, which resulted in the death of a security guard. The suspect, identified as Mr. Sitthisak, also known as “Bank”, 38, was apprehended and taken in for interrogation this morning at Thungmahamek Police Station. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362418-security-guard-killed-as-gang-steals-e-cigarettes-from-khlong-toei-port/#findComment-19845341 -
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Crime Security Guard Killed as Gang Steals E-Cigarettes from Khlong Toei Port
UPDATE Mastermind Behind E-Cigarette Heist Arrested After Fatal Security Guard Hit-and-Run Picture courtesy of Matichon. Police have arrested a key suspect in the violent robbery of confiscated e-cigarettes from a customs warehouse, which resulted in the death of a security guard. The suspect, identified as Mr. Sitthisak, also known as “Bank”, 38, was apprehended and taken in for interrogation this morning at Thungmahamek Police Station. The incident occurred in the early hours of 1 June at the Stadium Warehouse on Thanon Tha Ruea 1, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. A gang of six men used a van to gain access to the warehouse and attempted to steal confiscated e-cigarette products stored by the Customs Department. During the heist, Mr. Boonnak Sawatsuk, a security guard with the Port Authority of Thailand, intervened and was fatally struck by the gang’s vehicle while attempting to pursue them on a motorcycle. According to Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Prachuap Wongsuk, five suspects have already been arrested under court-issued warrants for charges including armed robbery resulting in death, night-time burglary of a government facility, illegal entry using force, destruction of property, and participation in a criminal gang. The five suspects in custody are: 1. Mr. Narintorn (“Bird”), 46 2. Mr. Thanatorn (“G”), 41 3. Mr. Piyakorn (“King”), 27 4. Mr. Ekachai (“Ek Bod”), 42 5. Mr. Suwat (“Lek”), 42 They allegedly acted under the direction of Mr. Bank, who was considered the ringleader and is also being charged with murder to conceal a criminal act. Authorities seized the gang’s van and recovered 493 e-cigarette devices, worth approximately 65,820 THB, which had been temporarily stored with another arrested suspect, Mr. Disorn (“Jay”), 41. He faces charges of handling stolen goods. Investigations revealed the gang had randomly broken the locks of five containers in search of valuable goods. They succeeded in stealing three boxes of e-cigarettes from one container before being confronted by the security guard. The Customs Department clarified that the containers had no labels indicating their contents, suggesting the criminals likely found the contraband through trial and error. Mr. Chaloemsak Buakaew, Director of the Seized Goods Division at the Customs Department, stated this was the first known case of stolen seized goods and commended the fallen security guard for his bravery. Police believe the stolen e-cigarettes were targeted for illegal online sale. Mr. Bank, who was already under surveillance for previous involvement in black-market e-cigarette distribution, is suspected of orchestrating the robbery as online sales of these products have become increasingly difficult due to tighter enforcement. Although some suspects claimed this was their first offence and denied any profit-sharing discussions, police remain sceptical. Investigators are also probing whether an insider may have tipped off the gang, though current evidence suggests random container targeting. Police vow to pursue the full truth and hold all involved accountable. Mr. Bank is now in custody and under intensive questioning as the investigation unfolds. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-04 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 4 June 2025
Golf Cart Battery Fire Engulfs Fitness Centre at Popular Chanthaburi Resort Picture courtesy of Khaosod A fire broke out at a well-known resort in Chanthaburi late on the evening of 2 June, destroying a fitness centre after a golf cart battery caught fire while charging. The blaze rapidly spread, damaging gym equipment and the building’s structure before being brought under control. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362590-golf-cart-battery-fire-engulfs-fitness-centre-at-popular-chanthaburi-resort/ -
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Fire Golf Cart Battery Fire Engulfs Fitness Centre at Popular Chanthaburi Resort
Picture courtesy of Khaosod A fire broke out at a well-known resort in Chanthaburi late on the evening of 2 June, destroying a fitness centre after a golf cart battery caught fire while charging. The blaze rapidly spread, damaging gym equipment and the building’s structure before being brought under control. At approximately 21:30, police received a report of a fire at the fitness club of a four-star resort located in the Phatthawi subdistrict of Makham district. Firefighters from the Phatthawi municipal fire brigade, along with volunteers from Sawang Katanyu Chanthaburi Rescue, were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire was found to be raging through the fitness centre, consuming gym equipment and the building’s insulated foam roofing, a highly flammable material. The fire is believed to have originated from a golf cart parked in front of the building, which was engulfed in flames. Hotel staff had attempted to extinguish the blaze using chemical fire extinguishers, but the fire continued to flare up. It took emergency crews around 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. Once extinguished, officials found extensive damage to both the building and its contents, including the gym equipment and the completely burned-out golf cart. A hotel employee stated that the golf cart, equipped with a lithium battery, had been plugged in for charging earlier in the evening while they went to a medical appointment. Upon returning late at night, they were alerted by guests that the vehicle had caught fire. Attempts to douse the flames with extinguishers were unsuccessful. The battery had previously fallen into water and was known to be faulty, having already overheated and seen sparking three times in the past. The resort, formerly a top-rated eco-resort and water park in Chanthaburi, is currently undergoing management changes and renovations. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. At the time of the incident, a group of guests, recently arrived from overseas, were checking in. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-04
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