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Careful getting that acronym wrong.. DTAC is a phone service provider TDAC is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and there is no app. It's a website https://tdac.immigration.go.th/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 18 June 2025
Lawyer Devastated After Drug Party & Theft Wreck Home in Udon Thani Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A well-known lawyer was left in shock after discovering his home in central Udon Thani had been broken into, looted, and turned into a drug den, leaving the property ransacked and virtually unrecognisable. Estimated damage to the property is believed to exceed 1.5 million baht. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363966-lawyer-devastated-after-drug-party-theft-wreck-home-in-udon-thani/ -
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Crime Lawyer Devastated After Drug Party & Theft Wreck Home in Udon Thani
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A well-known lawyer was left in shock after discovering his home in central Udon Thani had been broken into, looted, and turned into a drug den, leaving the property ransacked and virtually unrecognisable. Estimated damage to the property is believed to exceed 1.5 million baht. Police from Mueang Udon Thani Police Station were alerted to the break-in at a two-storey detached house in the Non Khamin community of Nong Bua subdistrict. Upon arrival, they were met by the homeowner, Mr. Apisit, a 50-year-old lawyer, who led them through the devastated property. Once a high-end residence, the house had been completely trashed. Thieves had removed virtually everything of value, including aluminium fixtures, electrical wiring, air conditioning units, car parts and even wheels. Every room had been turned upside down, with the bedroom particularly ravaged. Investigators also found clear signs of illegal drug use inside the home, with evidence indicating the intruders had used the space to host a drug-fuelled party. Mr. Apisit speculated that the criminals may have rested and consumed methamphetamine before systematically tearing apart the property. “This place was once a beautiful home,” Mr. Apisit said emotionally. “Now, there’s nothing left. It breaks my heart.” The lawyer revealed that he had purchased the home in 2020 and had briefly used it as a sales office for a property venture, but the business folded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he had relocated and only visited the house occasionally. His most recent visit left him stunned and devastated. “The entire house has been stripped bare. Not a single valuable item remains. I’m heartbroken. I hope karma catches up with whoever did this.” He has urged local police to act swiftly in tracking down those responsible, warning that “thieves in Udon are more ruthless than I ever imagined.” Police are currently gathering evidence and reviewing CCTV footage in nearby areas in the hope of identifying the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-18 -
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Middle East Trump Demands Iran’s "Unconditional Surrender" as Tensions Escalate Across Middle East
Trump Demands Iran’s "Unconditional Surrender" as Tensions Escalate Across Middle East At the G7 summit, international leaders responded with a mix of alarm and support as the Israel-Iran conflict deepened, with U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically calling for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” His rhetoric follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory that have drawn both praise and warnings from Western allies. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz openly praised Israel’s recent military campaign, calling it “the dirty work” being done on behalf of others. Speaking to broadcaster ZDF, Merz said, “I can only say I have the greatest respect for the fact that the Israeli army and the Israeli government had the courage to do this.” He accused Iran’s leadership of having “brought death and destruction to the world with attacks, with murder and manslaughter, with Hezbollah, with Hamas.” Merz also signaled that diplomacy was still possible, adding, “If they are to return to the negotiating table, there would be no need for further military interventions.” However, he warned that should Iran remain defiant, “the complete destruction” of its nuclear program could become necessary. He added, “I assume the programme is largely over,” though he acknowledged that “Israel lacks the weapons necessary to completely destroy it, but the US does.” In a separate appearance on Germany’s Welt TV, Merz noted that Israel’s offensive had “weakened” Iran’s leadership and speculated that it “will probably not return to its former strength, making the future of the country uncertain.” Meanwhile, CBS News reported that President Trump is considering a joint military operation with Israel to target Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified site at Fordow. Sources familiar with the matter said this was expected to be on the agenda during a meeting in the White House Situation Room, although consensus had not yet been reached among Trump’s top advisers. Asked about the president’s aims, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated, “We can take his [Trump's] word for his word.” She added, “I'm not going to speculate in a larger sense on what that would mean. That is up to the president, he is the singular guiding hand about what will be occurring from this point forward.” As military activity surged, reports emerged of further explosions in Tehran. AFP cited “loud blasts” across the capital, while Iran’s state-run Irna described the detonations as “continuous and intense.” In response to the escalating situation, UK Defence Secretary John Healey called it “a dangerous moment” for the region. While reaffirming Britain’s longstanding support for Israel’s security and its concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Healey revealed that the UK had deployed additional Typhoon jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to bolster regional security and protect British personnel, now on high alert. Asked about the growing presence of U.S. and UK military forces, Healey emphasized that President Trump continues to push Tehran toward negotiations. He described the joint military buildup as “reinforcing the messages to Iran that the diplomatic route is the way to settle the situation.” President Trump’s online posts have intensified the already volatile atmosphere. In a series of messages late Monday, he declared: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” He also claimed the U.S. had “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” and ominously warned Iran’s leadership: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. Trump concluded with a stark warning: “We don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” With multiple global powers now directly involved and diplomatic channels hanging by a thread, the prospect of a broader regional conflict looms ever closer. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-06-18 -
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USA NYC mayoral election becoming a full-blown proxy war over the future of the Democratic Party
New York Mayor’s Race Becomes High-Stakes Battle for Democratic Identity The upcoming New York City mayoral election is shaping up to be more than just a local contest—it’s becoming a full-blown proxy war over the future of the Democratic Party. While Democrats continue to fret over losing blue-collar voters in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania, they may be ignoring trouble brewing in their urban heartlands. In cities they already govern, internal divisions are threatening to implode the party from within. New York, America’s largest city, is at the center of this drama. As Democrats pour time and resources into abstract policy ideas and messaging strategies aimed at reclaiming the heartland, they risk neglecting power bases they already control. “Such efforts give the sensation of activity and purpose without actually having to do anything,” a pointed critique of Democratic inertia notes. “It’s like the profoundly pointless Republican autopsy of 2013,” one observer remarked, “good for explaining what happened before, but famously bad at predicting what happens next.” While strategists craft theories, real political battles are being fought in places like Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass faces increasing public dissatisfaction, or Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson’s approval ratings have cratered. Johnson, elected on a promise of “bold progressive movement,” seems to have misjudged the direction—“boldly downward,” critics now quip. But no city matters more to the national narrative than New York. Despite its population decline, the city continues to lead discussions within the Democratic Party. And with the mayoral primary just a week away, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner of the Democratic primary will almost certainly become the next mayor, making this a defining moment for the party. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who left the Democratic Party to run as an Independent after President Trump helped him avoid public corruption charges, is still in the mix, although his association with Trump—who only earned 30 percent of the city’s vote in 2024—may hurt more than help. Nevertheless, Adams remains a potential spoiler, especially in a chaotic field. The city’s ranked-choice voting system further complicates matters. With 11 candidates in the Democratic race, an outright majority is unlikely in the first round. Under this system, voters rank five candidates in order of preference. If no one gets a majority, the last-place candidate is eliminated and votes are redistributed based on subsequent choices until someone clears the 50 percent mark. Leading the Democratic field is former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is attempting a comeback after resigning in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations. Progressives had long viewed Cuomo as too moderate, and his return bid has sparked intense backlash from the party’s left wing. Choosing New York City for his political resurrection pits Cuomo against one of the most energized progressive communities in the country. His main rival is State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, who is backed by a broad progressive coalition that includes former Mayor Bill de Blasio and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “Stopping Cuomo is essential to progressives’ national ambitions for the party,” Ocasio-Cortez has said. Mamdani’s platform includes rent control, city-run grocery stores, and reducing police powers—ideas that stir left-wing excitement and mainstream anxiety in equal measure. The New York Times editorial board has come out strongly against Mamdani, urging voters to back anyone but the 33-year-old legislator. Their concern is that a Mamdani victory could open the door for Adams to win reelection, or push New York down the same troubled path Chicago is currently navigating. Cuomo, at 67, is hardly the fresh face many Democrats hope for in a post-#MeToo era, but New York politics rarely deals in uncomplicated options. When former Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed Cuomo—despite their rocky history—it underscored the seriousness of this contest. The mayoral primary is shaping up as a decisive clash between progressive populists and establishment Democrats. Whatever the outcome, this race is likely to speak volumes about the direction of the Democratic Party in the years ahead—far more than any consultant-driven strategy memo or post-election panel ever could. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Hill 2025-06-18
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