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Crime Son of Prominent MP Sparks Violence at Songkhla Polling Station
UPDATE Councillor Golf and Associates Denied Bail Over Polling Day Assault Pictures courtesy of Amarin. A Songkhla provincial court has denied bail to local councillor Siradon Phlaiduang, widely known as “Councillor Golf”, and seven of his associates, following their arrest for the alleged assault of a police officer during municipal elections on 11 May. The court ruled that the case is of serious public concern, involving a violent attack on a police officer during the performance of official duties. It cited fears of witness tampering and the audacious nature of the alleged offence as reasons for refusing temporary release. All eight men were immediately remanded to Songkhla Provincial Prison. The incident took place at Polling Station 7 in Moo 2, Phawong Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District, during voting for the Phawong subdistrict mayor and council. The victim, Police Senior Sergeant Major Nisathit Kongthep of Border Patrol Police Company 43, was providing election security when he was reportedly set upon by the group at the direction of Mr Phlaiduang. Siradon Phlaiduang, 28, is the son of Democrat Party MP Somyot Phlaiduang, who represents Songkhla’s Constituency 3 and serves as the party’s deputy secretary-general. The case has cast a political shadow over the Democrat Party, although MP Somyot has denied any involvement and condemned the use of violence. The suspects, escorted under heavy police guard from Mueang Songkhla Police Station to court, were named as follows: 1. Mr Siradon Phlaiduang (Councillor Golf), 28 2. Mr Phongthep Wadwilai (alias Nueng Freedom), 41 3. Mr Numsek Thongsri, 34 4. Mr Rapeepong Sawatchookaew, 40 5. Mr Jakkrapong Thepchoom, 45 6. Mr Sasarun Sangaobankok, 38 7. Mr Sarayut Noochaikaew, 32 The group faces three serious charges: 1. Acting together in a group to violently obstruct an officer in the performance of duty, including use of weapons; 2. Assaulting an officer during official duty; 3. Participating in a criminal gang. When approached by reporters as he was led to the transport vehicle, Mr Phlaiduang remained tight-lipped. From inside the van, he briefly called out, “I didn’t do it.” Asked whether he had ordered the attack, he shook his head but did not respond further. Public backlash over the incident has been swift. On 13 May, a civic representative submitted a petition to the Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), calling for an urgent ethics investigation. Calls have mounted for Mr Phlaiduang to be suspended from office pending the outcome of legal proceedings. PAO President Supit Pitaktham acknowledged the public’s concerns but maintained the incident was a private legal matter, not a political one. He also stated that there has been no coordination with MP Somyot and clarified that despite Mr Phlaiduang’s involvement with the PAO’s “New Songkhla Power” team, there is no formal political link between his organisation and the Democrat Party. In a statement released yesterday, MP Somyot expressed regret over the incident and insisted that the law must take its course. “I do not support violence in any form,” he wrote. “Let the justice system proceed without interference or bias.” The case continues to be closely monitored by both the media and the public, as questions grow over political influence, election security and the accountability of local officials. Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-15. -
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Crime British Teen Thought as Missing in Thailand Found Arrested in Georgia
Gawd, she struck out in the looks department. Looks like a 40 year old Thai woman. Those western chicks do nothing for me. -
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Report MRT Music Mayhem: Foreign Influencer Blasted by Fed-Up Commuters
TIT.And I don’t mean “this is Thailand”. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 15 May 2025
Nationwide Manhunt for Plantation Murder Gang Intensifies as Police Close in on Suspects Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. Authorities have launched a major manhunt for four fugitives wanted in connection with a gruesome quadruple murder in a palm oil plantation in Trang province. The killings, described by police as a “nang yang” (tyre-burning) execution, have shocked the nation with their brutality. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1360702-nationwide-manhunt-for-plantation-murder-gang-intensifies-as-police-close-in-on-suspects/ -
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Politics Anwar Ibrahim Urged to Ditch Thaksin from ASEAN Advisor Role
Both of them should be ditched. Nothing good from either of them. Most of have read a lot about Thaksin but more about Ibrahim at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anwar_Ibrahim
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