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world16 hours ago•2 min saved

US Carrier Lincoln Heads to Thailand for Brief Rest After Record-Long Deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group will make a brief port call in eastern Thailand for rest, recuperation, and logistical support after more than 200 days at sea. About 5,000 sailors and Marines are aboard, and no exercises are planned during the stop. The visit follows reports of morale and mental health concerns on board, which U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said were completely misrepresented.

via Navy Times|

#morale-concerns #port-visit #thailand

us1 day ago•40 min saved

USS Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-long 250-day, 9-month deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is steering toward a port call in Thailand in early September after a record 250 days at sea during its nine‑month deployment in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict. The ship departed San Diego in November 2025, made only a Guam stop, and is now nearing homeward timing that could bring it back to the U.S. in roughly four to five weeks, with Bremerton, Washington as a potential post‑homeport. Families of crew members have shared texts about Thailand and vented frustration over unclear timelines, while the Navy declined to comment on operational movements for security reasons.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#aircraft-carrier #military-deployment #port-call

asia3 days ago•29 min saved

Arson, blasts and a robbery rock Thailand’s three southern provinces

A string of attacks including arson, explosions, tire burning and a robbery struck Thailand’s three southern border provinces—Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat—late Saturday night, damaging government vehicles, telecom towers, signs, CCTV cameras, and a 7‑Eleven, prompting security teams to inspect the affected areas.

via Khaosod English|

#arson #asia #attacks

travel6 days ago•5 min saved

Dramatic Flash Flood Sweeps Tourists at Mae Sa Waterfall

Tourists at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, were caught in a sudden flash flood, with several clinging to rocks as fast-moving water swept some downstream; park rangers later rescued the group, all sustaining only minor scratches and receiving first aid, while authorities restricted access and travelers were cautioned to heed warnings during Thailand’s rainy season.

via Fox News|

#chiang-mai #flash-flood #mae-sa-waterfall

world7 days ago•4 min saved

Selfie seekers swept away as Thai waterfall is hit by flash flood

Tourists taking selfies in a restricted area at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai were swept downstream by a sudden flash flood; park rangers rescued them with only minor injuries reported, and the site remains closed as authorities warn of ongoing heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.

via New York Post|

#flash-flood #safety #selfies

sports11 days ago•4 min saved

18-year-old golf prodigy Jessica Bang dies after on-course brain bleed in Thailand

Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old rising golf star, collapsed during the KLPGA International Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok on Aug. 1, underwent emergency brain surgery, and died Aug. 13 in hospital. Born in South Korea, Bang had already won five professional starts this year, and a GoFundMe was set up by relatives to cover medical expenses.

via Fox News|

#brain-hemorrhage #golf #jessica-bang

world-news12 days ago•25 min saved

Russian siblings killed in Pattaya over motorbike theft, police say

Two Russian siblings, Diana Nazimova (22) and Roman Nazimov (17), who had been living with their mother in Pattaya, disappeared after heading out on a motorbike to a 24-hour store. Their disassembled motorbike was later found buried in an old cemetery, and two men allegedly confessed to killing the siblings to steal the bike, after posing as police officers during a roadside stop. Diana suffered assault and gunshot wounds; Roman was shot in the abdomen and head. The suspects were arrested after a multi‑province manhunt, and authorities say they also confessed to killing a Thai family found nearby. The mother publicly thanked supporters and said harsher sentences would be a greater punishment than the death penalty. }

via New York Post|

#crime #deaths #russia

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Thailand freezes new gun permits as school shooting spurs stricter controls

Thailand will halt issuing new gun permits and bar carrying licenses after a 14-year-old shooter killed eight people and himself at a Nonthaburi school, triggering a government push for tougher gun laws and measures to urge unregistered gun owners to surrender firearms, amid concerns over social-media access to guns and mental-health factors.

via BBC|

#gun-control #gun-permits #nonthaburi

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Thai Teen Trains Online Before Deadly School Shooting

A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi killed eight people and then himself after opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School; police say he taught himself to use a handgun via social media and had earlier killed his grandparents at home with his grandfather's gun, with family stress and academic anxiety cited as possible factors as authorities probe motives and the prime minister pledges stricter gun laws.

via bbc.com|

#gun-laws #school-shooting #social-media

asia15 days ago•10 min saved

Thai teen shooter’s father issues apology as school rampage leaves eight dead

A 14-year-old boy opened fire at a Thai school, killing eight people and injuring more than 20 in what authorities call Thailand’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022. Investigators say the boy learned how to use a firearm via social media and watched violent content online; a BB gun had been confiscated by a teacher the previous year. The shooter’s father publicly apologized, saying, “I am deeply sorry to all the families.” Officials are discussing tighter gun controls and school-safety measures, including mental health screenings and emergency drills, in response to the incident.

via The Independent|

#asia #bangkok #gun-laws

world15 days ago•4 min saved

Forgiveness at a temple as Thailand mourns a 12-year-old mass shooting victim

At a temple north of Bangkok, the parents of 12-year-old victim Naphat Chaimar mourn as the father of the 14-year-old shooter kneels to ask for their forgiveness; Patchat Yimruang had killed his grandparents and then shot students and staff at Debsirin Nonthaburi School before taking his own life, bringing the toll to nine. The tragedy has prompted national mourning, with wreaths from the king and queen and royal patronage for the victims’ families, as Naphat’s family remembers her dreams and the impact of the loss.

via The Guardian|

#forgiveness #grief #royal-patronage

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Thailand Leads ASEAN in Civilian Gun Ownership, Sparking Gun-Control Debate

Thailand has the highest estimated civilian gun ownership in ASEAN, with about 10.34 million firearms in 2017 (15.1 per 100 people), of which 6.22 million were registered and 4.12 million unregistered; the figures come from Small Arms Survey and are not 2026 data. The issue gained fresh urgency after two 2026 school shootings, prompting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to pledge tighter firearm controls, while researchers cautioned that ownership rates don’t equal how many people own guns and that unregistered firearms are hard to quantify.

via Asia News Network|

#asean #gun-control #gun-ownership

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Ex-MP's YouTube confession after fatal shooting shocks Thailand

Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Reawraeng allegedly shot Thongchai Yenprasert, a former police official, outside Bangkok, then confessed on a YouTube livestream to a political commentator; he said the killing followed a personal dispute, claimed he did not intend to shoot, and described the incident in a six-minute broadcast from a police station. Thongchai died in hospital and his driver was wounded. Chalong was arrested and criticized for a press conference at the station where he smoked; the Prime Minister vowed full legal action as Thailand reevaluates gun laws amid a recent mass shooting.

via BBC|

#crime #gun-violence #livestream

world16 days ago•2 min saved

Thai Official Killed in Office as Nation Reels From School Shooting

A gunman and former lawmaker, Chalong Riewrang, shot and killed the chair of Nonthaburi’s Provincial Administrative Organization after a money dispute, wounding the official’s driver in the process. The killing follows a deadly mass shooting at a nearby school by a 14-year-old, prompting wider calls for tighter gun controls, heightened school security, and new safety protocols. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged stricter firearm laws, with schools installing metal detectors and the Education Ministry outlining measures such as mental health screenings and emergency drills amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership.

via nbcnews.com|

#gun-control #gun-violence #nonthaburi

world16 days ago•199 min saved

Thai teen shooter tied to online violence exposure as investigation widens

A 14-year-old boy in the Bangkok area fatally shot his grandparents, then six students at his school before turning the gun on himself. Police say a BB air gun was confiscated from him last year and that he had watched violent content online, using social media to learn about firearms. His mother reported no signs of trouble. Thailand=None officials pledged new school-safety protocols—mental health screenings, anti-bullying measures, emergency drills, and better removal checks—amid renewed debate on firearms after the country’s deadliest mass shooting since 2022.

via CNN|

#gun-violence #mass-shooting #schools