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he seized injections at more than 2.13 million baht. Tirzepatide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and may also be prescribed for weight management. The passenger now faces possible charges
he seized injections at more than 2.13 million baht. Tirzepatide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and may also be prescribed for weight management. The passenger now faces possible charges under Thailand’s Customs Act, Drug Act and other related legislation. Singha Heir Adds Forced Drug Use Claim to Family Abuse Allegations
Environmental activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott has made further allegations against members of the family linked to Singha beer, claiming he was forced to use drugs during a period in which he says he was sexually abused. Psi previously accused his older brother, Sunit “Pi” Scott, of abusing him during childhood and has now discussed the additional claim publicly after consulting lawyers. He also announced that he would change his surname from Scott to Samut, saying he wanted to separate himself from his family history. Representatives from the Thailand Watch Foundation have offered support as he pursues legal proceedings connected to the accusations and a property dispute. Foundation president Panthep Puapongphan said he would accompany Psi to court on June 10 and maintained that the alleged offences remained within the legal time limit for action. Thai Rescue Teams Aid Search for Seven Workers Trapped in Laos Cave
Thai volunteer rescuers have joined efforts to reach seven mine workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos since May 19. Ten workers had entered the cave in Xaisomboun province while searching for gold, but only three managed to escape after heavy rain blocked routes out. Lao authorities requested Thai assistance because of the country’s experience in complex cave rescue operations, including the Tham Luang mission. Rescuers have faced severe challenges, including a narrow passageway, rising water levels, low oxygen and continued rainfall. Teams are pumping water from the cave and monitoring conditions while the workers’ families remain nearby, awaiting developments. Thailand and France Pursue Deeper Economic and Security Partnership
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on May 25. The leaders discussed expanding trade and investment in areas including alternative energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence infrastructure, smart power grids and data centres. Thailand also expressed interest in completing the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement this year, with France offering support for the discussions. Cooperation on cybersecurity, online scam prevention, regional security and military engagement was also part of the meeting. Both countries agreed to advance a joint action plan for 2026 to 2028 as they work towards a broader strategic partnership. Thai Locals Recover Tourist’s Scattered Cash on Chachoengsao Road
A Chinese woman recovered 20,000 baht in lost cash after Thai residents and a rescuer helped search for money scattered along Bangna-Trat Road in Chachoengsao. The 28-year-old woman reportedly dropped her bag while riding a motorcycle towards Bang Saen Beach on May 24. A rescuer named Mongkon Khiaosa-ad found her crying beside the road, where several other people had already begun looking for her belongings. After roughly an hour, the group managed to gather all of the missing cash and return it along with her bag. The woman thanked those involved and said she had not expected to recover everything she had lost.
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← Back to newsEnvironmental activist Siranudh “Psi” Scott has made further allegations against members of the family linked to Singha beer, claiming he was forced to use drugs during a period in which he says he was sexually abused. Psi previously accused his older brother, Sunit “Pi” Scott, of abusing him during childhood and has now discussed the additional claim publicly after consulting lawyers. He also announced that he would change his surname from Scott to Samut, saying he wanted to separate himself from his family history. Representatives from the Thailand Watch Foundation have offered support as he pursues legal proceedings connected to the accusations and a property dispute. Foundation president Panthep Puapongphan said he would accompany Psi to court on June 10 and maintained that the alleged offences remained within the legal time limit for action. Thai Rescue Teams Aid Search for Seven Workers Trapped in Laos Cave
Thai volunteer rescuers have joined efforts to reach seven mine workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos since May 19. Ten workers had entered the cave in Xaisomboun province while searching for gold, but only three managed to escape after heavy rain blocked routes out. Lao authorities requested Thai assistance because of the country’s experience in complex cave rescue operations, including the Tham Luang mission. Rescuers have faced severe challenges, including a narrow passageway, rising water levels, low oxygen and continued rainfall. Teams are pumping water from the cave and monitoring conditions while the workers’ families remain nearby, awaiting developments. Thailand and France Pursue Deeper Economic and Security Partnership
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on May 25. The leaders discussed expanding trade and investment in areas including alternative energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence infrastructure, smart power grids and data centres. Thailand also expressed interest in completing the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement this year, with France offering support for the discussions. Cooperation on cybersecurity, online scam prevention, regional security and military engagement was also part of the meeting. Both countries agreed to advance a joint action plan for 2026 to 2028 as they work towards a broader strategic partnership. Thai Locals Recover Tourist’s Scattered Cash on Chachoengsao Road
A Chinese woman recovered 20,000 baht in lost cash after Thai residents and a rescuer helped search for money scattered along Bangna-Trat Road in Chachoengsao. The 28-year-old woman reportedly dropped her bag while riding a motorcycle towards Bang Saen Beach on May 24. A rescuer named Mongkon Khiaosa-ad found her crying beside the road, where several other people had already begun looking for her belongings. After roughly an hour, the group managed to gather all of the missing cash and return it along with her bag. The woman thanked those involved and said she had not expected to recover everything she had lost.
The story Thailand video news | Gunmen target officer’s family in fatal Pattani ambush, Thai rescue teams aid search for seven workers trapped in Laos cave as seen on Thaiger News.