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Crime Armed Man Arrested After Firing Shotgun at Village Head’s Car & Police Drone in Rayong
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Rayong province after going on a shooting spree with a shotgun, firing multiple rounds at a local village headman’s car and even taking aim at a police drone. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The incident occurred in the early hours of 30 July on Soi Map Yang Phon 22 in Pluak Daeng district. Police were alerted after the suspect began firing several shotgun rounds. Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station, led by Pol. Col. Navin Sinthurat, successfully contained the situation and arrested the suspect without further incident. The man, identified only as Mr. Thorn, had barricaded himself in the area while under the influence of alcohol. According to police, Mr. Thorn fired at the car of the village headman, leaving it riddled with bullet holes. When police deployed a drone to monitor the situation from above, the suspect also fired at it, grazing the wing and causing visible paint damage. Officers managed to land the drone safely and proceeded to arrest the man shortly afterwards. Police seized a shotgun and a quantity of ammunition at the scene. Mr. Thorn was taken to Pluak Daeng Police Station for further questioning. Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Thorn had been heavily intoxicated on white liquor prior to the incident. His state of inebriation is believed to have contributed to his erratic and dangerous behaviour. Police are now conducting a full investigation. Charges will be filed in accordance with the relevant laws once the case details are fully compiled. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious or potentially dangerous behaviour early, to prevent similar events from escalating. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-31 -
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Expat Discontent in Thailand
It's that same 'all in your head' baloney. A 'blaming the victim' and 'it's all you' argument. It's annoying to hear that response for every problem. -
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Cannabis - Medical Use Certificate - What's Your Plan?
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 31 July 2025
18 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Chiang Mai for Running Fraudulent Call Centre Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Eighteen foreign nationals, 12 Chinese and 6 Myanmar citizens, have been arrested in Chiang Mai after police raided a pool villa being used as a base for a sophisticated call centre scam targeting Chinese nationals. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368320-18-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-chiang-mai-for-running-fraudulent-call-centre/ -
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Will Trump TACO Again on Tariffs?
The U.S. still hasn’t secured trade deals with Mexico, India, China, Canada, South Korea, or Brazil, six of the world’s largest and most strategically important economies. Together, these countries represent roughly 40 percent of the global population, making them essential players in both U.S. and global trade. Their absence from any formal agreements is a glaring gap in the current administration’s trade strategy. In the case of China, both sides appear to have agreed to delay negotiations by another month, effectively kicking the can down the road again. And unless Trump pulls another “TACO” maneuver to delay tariffs again with these other six critical countries, the situation is looking increasingly shaky, especially with August first just a day away. Beyond that, there are well over 100 other countries that still have no trade agreements in place with the U.S. After six months in office, that raises serious doubts about the administration’s progress on global trade. So far, Trump’s only two major trade deals are with Japan and Europe, which together account for only about one billion people, or just 12.5 percent of the global population. When you step back and look at the numbers, the footprint is remarkably narrow. Especially considering that roughly 70 percent of the global population relevant to trade still falls outside having formed any formal trade deals with the U.S. Still winning?- 1
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Crime 18 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Chiang Mai for Running Fraudulent Call Centre
Picture courtesy of Workpoint. Eighteen foreign nationals, 12 Chinese and 6 Myanmar citizens, have been arrested in Chiang Mai after police raided a pool villa being used as a base for a sophisticated call centre scam targeting Chinese nationals. The operation was led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchai Phongwiwatchai, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5, along with cybercrime suppression teams and related agencies. Acting on a search warrant issued by the Chiang Mai Provincial Court, officers stormed the property in Moo 2, Huai Sai subdistrict, Mae Rim district, where they discovered extensive evidence of online fraud activity. Inside the villa, police seized 8 computers, 32 mobile phones and a large quantity of SIM cards used to communicate with victims in China. The gang allegedly operated 24 hours a day, living and working entirely within the rented property for the past three months. Police reported that the suspects lured victims through social media pages and mobile apps, posing as airline or bank representatives. Victims were deceived into transferring money under the pretext of resolving fictitious issues. In many cases, they were tricked into revealing personal data, including banking information and one-time passwords (OTPs), which were then used to access accounts and transfer funds to criminal networks. The suspects were reportedly paid monthly salaries ranging from 50,000–100,000, depending on their role in the operation. As police moved in, several suspects attempted to flee, with some leaping from the second floor of the villa. Eight individuals were injured during the escape attempt, one sustaining a broken leg and requiring hospital treatment. Others suffered minor injuries, including bruises and abrasions. All suspects were ultimately apprehended at the scene. According to police, many of the Chinese suspects entered Thailand using tourist and student visas, while some were in the country illegally. Authorities believe the group is connected to a wider transnational cybercrime network and are currently working to identify the masterminds and expand the investigation. “This is not an isolated case,” said Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatchai. “We are pursuing leads that point to a much larger international criminal organisation behind this operation.” The case underscores growing concerns about the use of Thailand as a base for cyber scams. Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-31
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