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Health Covid Cases Spike in Thailand: 28,000 New Cases in Just Two Days
More akin to a common cold or a mild dose of influenza. Not sure why the obsession with comparisons to the flu without mentioning the common cold which also has similar symptoms.. -
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Crime Security Guard Killed as Gang Steals E-Cigarettes from Khlong Toei Port
UPDATE Thai Customs Department Admits Security Lapse After E-Cigarette Heist Picture courtesy of Workpoint News. The Customs Department has admitted to a serious lapse in security after a violent robbery of confiscated e-cigarettes led to the death of a security guard. The theft took place at a container storage area managed by the Port Authority of Thailand, where the seized items were temporarily kept. Mrs Nanthita Sirikhup, Advisor on Customs Control System Development, confirmed that an internal fact-finding committee has been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the break-in. The committee has been tasked with completing its inquiry within 7 to 30 days, in accordance with departmental regulations. One line of inquiry will determine whether customs officials were complicit in the incident. Additionally, the department will file a formal complaint with police as the victim of the theft. The stolen items had been stored in five of 55 containers located at the Port Authority premises, close to the Customs Department offices. The remaining containers reportedly contained sensitive legal documents. Mrs Nanthita explained that the Customs Department lacked adequate storage space, prompting them to lease the location from the Port Authority under a formal agreement. Despite assurances that the containers were securely locked, the open and accessible nature of the area proved to be a vulnerability. The e-cigarettes were part of a legal case and were due to be destroyed once court proceedings concluded. Following the incident, the department has pledged to review and improve the security of all evidence storage locations. Rear Admiral Sirarin Chaiyinakkarayot, Director of Operations for the Bangkok Port, acknowledged that the Port Authority had failed to enforce adequate security measures. He said the lease agreement, which is set to expire on 30 September 2025, was signed under the impression that the containers housed only government documents. As a result, he admitted that precautions were not as stringent as they should have been. Rear Admiral Sirarin, who personally oversaw the container placement, said had he known valuable items were involved, he would have arranged the containers to block access to their doors. However, because documents needed to be regularly accessed, the layout was kept open for convenience. He also noted that on the day of the incident, a futsal team affiliated with the Port Authority was using a nearby section of the premises. It was during this time that an intruder was spotted, prompting a security check. Despite routine patrols by security staff, the robbery occurred, resulting in the fatality of a guard. In response, the Port Authority plans to install additional CCTV cameras and enhance surveillance, acknowledging that the current setup is insufficient for safeguarding valuable assets. Rear Admiral Sirarin stressed that the Port Authority is not denying responsibility and will allow legal proceedings to determine liability. He concluded that the crime was likely committed by experienced individuals familiar with the premises and suggested it was a repeat offence. Nonetheless, he expressed confidence that neither Customs nor Port Authority staff were involved, as none had been aware that the containers held valuable goods. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-06-05 -
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Issues Entering BKK with LTR-P Visa
Your mistake was going through normal immigration. Those officers have no idea about LTR. They've never seen it and were not trained on it. Do yourself a favor and go through Fast Track next time, and deal with officers that actually know what an LTR is. -
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Health Covid Cases Spike in Thailand: 28,000 New Cases in Just Two Days
Be a lot more than 28k over 2 days. Add at least one to the above and that would be me. Persistent dry cough for two days that's settled down now but not gone, lungs feel bad and some aches and pains. Started Mon night. Coughed all night. Wed night had a good sleep. Basically a pretty mild but the cough is a pain in the arse. -
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Reliable Assistance for Foreigners Starting Life in Cambodia
Maybe a visa agent? Don't know any, just a thought. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 5 June 2025
Drug-Crazed Cousin Murders Woman in Brutal Attack at Nakhon Pathom Home Picture courtesy of Workpoint News A woman was found brutally murdered in her bedroom in Nakhon Pathom on the morning of 4 June, with evidence pointing to her drug-intoxicated cousin as the prime suspect. The victim had managed to send a chilling final message before her death, warning a relative: “Nite is going to kill me.” Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1362717-drug-crazed-cousin-murders-woman-in-brutal-attack-at-nakhon-pathom-home/
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