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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has unveiled its ambitious ‘One Million Families’ project, in an effort to strengthen local communities, generate income, and create employment opportunities. Led by Anucha Nakasai, the minister overseeing the National Village and Urban Community Fund (NVUCF), the initiative aims to empower communities and foster sustainable economic growth. Preliminary data figures reveal that thousands of village funds have expressed keen interest in participating in the project, which emphasizes cattle farming as a means of income generation. To secure their involvement, funds are required to submit loan applications and complete legal contracts with the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) within a six-month timeframe. Field visits conducted to raise awareness about the project have yielded overwhelmingly positive responses from village and urban community funds and their members. Many individuals have demonstrated a strong desire to seize the opportunities presented by the "One Million Families" project, hoping to establish occupations and create income through cattle farming. As a result, the funds’ committees have instructed the evaluation of members’ qualifications, emphasizing qualities such as dedication, perseverance, and genuine love for cattle farming in order to ensure the project’s success and progression into Phase 2. Highlighting the government’s commitment to building a robust foundation for the Thai economy, Anucha emphasized the significance of developing a grassroots economy that benefits people in all regions of the country. By aligning with global trends and following the BCG Economy Model concept, the government aims to enhance Thailand’s strengths and add value to the economy. The adoption of this model, which promotes income distribution, self-reliance and equal opportunities, will drive Thailand’s economy toward becoming a high-income country with sustainable growth. Anucha has also tasked the Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office with presiding over the opening ceremony for the "Building a Strong Foundation Economy for National Stability" project. The event seeks to enhance the grassroots economy for the sustainable development of villages and communities. By Paul Rujopakarn Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230719103134728 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

New Bangkok festival promotes multiculturalism BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok City Hall is holding a cultural festival this week promoting the city’s multicultural roots. Titled "Look Up BKK," the event is happening for four days, from this Thursday to Sunday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301112-new-bangkok-festival-promotes-multiculturalism/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok City Hall is holding a cultural festival this week promoting the city’s multicultural roots. Titled "Look Up BKK," the event is happening for four days, from this Thursday to Sunday. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is joining hands with the Ministry of Culture to host this cultural festival which aims to promote the multicultural aspect of the city. The festival will feature art and cultural aspects that represent the capital’s long history of multiculturalism which has been around for some 240 years. Mr. Chalermpon Chotinuchit, a deputy permanent secretary at the BMA, said the festival will serve as a tool to promote creativity and drive forward the conservation of multicultural heritage, as well as a tool to help boost the economy. The "Look Up BKK" festival will display unique and rare traditional performances by cultural groups within the city, as well as handicraft workshops. The event will also feature street art displays, cooking demonstrations, delicious food items, and local products. By Tanakorn Sangiam Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230719115337775 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Pita’s parting shot: Thailand has changed since election Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said this afternoon Thailand has changed since the general election in May and the people are now “half way to victory”. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301111-pita’s-parting-shot-thailand-has-changed-since-election/

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said this afternoon Thailand has changed since the general election in May and the people are now “half way to victory”. In his parting shot as he prepared to leave the parliament chamber after being told by the Constitutional Court to suspend his parliamentary duty, Pita asked his fellow MPs to make the victory complete. “I think Thailand has never been the same since May 14 (election). The people are now half way to victory. Though I am no longer able to perform my duty, I ask my fellow MPs to take care of the rest,” said Pita before walking out of the chamber amid an applause from many of the parliamentarians. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/315382-2/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Move Forward issues announcement on Charter Court’s order Move Forward Party releases an urgent announcement saying its leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s candidacy for the premiership is not affected by the Constitutional Court’s order for him to cease his duties as an MP. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301110-move-forward-issues-announcement-on-charter-court’s-order/

Move Forward Party releases an urgent announcement saying its leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s candidacy for the premiership is not affected by the Constitutional Court’s order for him to cease his duties as an MP. The order came after the Court agreed to consider Pita’s iTV share ownership case, at the request of the Election Commission. Pita was renominated for the premiership today, after he failed to win sufficient parliamentary votes last week. The party’s announcement asks its supporters to monitor events in Parliament closely. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-issues-announcement-on-charter-courts-order/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Former-secretary to foreign minister arrested on Cheques Act violations Chavanond Intarakomalyasut Former secretary to Thai the foreign minister and former spokesman for the Democrat party Chavanond Intarakomalyasut was apprehended by Crime Suppression Division police today (Wednesday), for allegedly violating the Cheques Act. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301109-former-secretary-to-foreign-minister-arrested-on-cheques-act-violations/

Former secretary to Thai the foreign minister and former spokesman for the Democrat party Chavanond Intarakomalyasut was apprehended by Crime Suppression Division police today (Wednesday), for allegedly violating the Cheques Act. Armed with an arrest warrant issued by the Dusit District Court on July 11th, Crime Suppression Division officers went to a house on Srinagarind Road, in Bangkok’s Suan Luang district, to make the arrest. According to the police, Chavanond is accused by an actress, “Panpim” and an actor, Warut Brown, of asking them to buy a Mercedes Benz E350 and BMW Series 7 in their names on lease contracts last year. Chavanond allegedly issued post-dated cheques to cover the monthly instalments, but the cheques bounced. He is also accused of borrowing money against the two luxurious cars without their consent. Caption: Chavanond Intarakomalyasut Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/former-secretary-to-foreign-minister-arrested-on-cheques-act-violations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Thailand’s serial cyanide murder suspect, her husband and lawyer indicted Serial cyanide murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, her husband, Pol Lt-Col Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn and her lawyer, Tannicha Aeksuwannawattana, were indicted yesterday (Tuesday) in the Criminal Court on charges of murder, robbery and concealing evidence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301107-thailand’s-serial-cyanide-murder-suspect-her-husband-and-lawyer-indicted/

Serial cyanide murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, her husband, Pol Lt-Col Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn and her lawyer, Tannicha Aeksuwannawattana, were indicted yesterday (Tuesday) in the Criminal Court on charges of murder, robbery and concealing evidence. The three are accused of involvement in the murder of Siriporn Khanwong in Ban Pong sub-district of Ratchaburi province on April 14th. According to the prosecutor’s charge sheet, Sararat is accused of putting potassium cyanide in food which was consumed by Siriporn, who eventually passed out and died. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-serial-cyanide-murder-suspect-her-husband-and-lawyer-indicted/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

BMA to focus more on the safety of construction sites The segment of an overpass in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district collapsed on July 10th, causing two fatalities and 13 injuries. It was a major incident which shocked people in Bangkok. This accident is not, however, the first. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301026-bma-to-focus-more-on-the-safety-of-construction-sites/

The segment of an overpass in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district collapsed on July 10th, causing two fatalities and 13 injuries. It was a major incident which shocked people in Bangkok. This accident is not, however, the first. Back on September 30th, 2022, a support beam in a U-turn flyover bridge, undergoing maintenance, collapsed onto the busy Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province. The incident caused two deaths. One person was in his car and another was supervising the maintenance work. Two others were injured. It was reported that workers were about to pour cement on the flyover bridge, in front of the Vibharam Hospital, when the beam suddenly collapsed onto cars on the in-bound lanes below. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bma-to-focus-more-on-the-safety-of-construction-sites/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Pattaya Woman on Motorbike Run Over and Killed by Pickup Truck A Thai woman on a motorbike was knocked over by another motorcyclist that suddenly made a turn to enter an alley. Subsequently, she was fatally run over by a passing pickup truck. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301023-pattaya-woman-on-motorbike-run-over-and-killed-by-pickup-truck/

A Thai woman on a motorbike was knocked over by another motorcyclist that suddenly made a turn to enter an alley. Subsequently, she was fatally run over by a passing pickup truck. The victim was identified as Ms. Noppamas Itsomboon, 22. On Monday, July 17th, at 10:30 PM, the rescuers were called to rescue her after she got into a road accident with Mr. Sakorn Wongwitong, a 19-year-old rider of a blue Honda Wave 110 motorbike, and Mr. Kittisak Thongrat, a 25-year-old rider of an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck. According to Mr. Sakorn, who was not injured, Ms. Noppamas was riding her blue Honda Wave motorbike behind him in the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chonburi province. As he reached Soi Pornprapanimit 18, which was his destination, he made a turn to enter the Soi just when Ms. Noppamas accelerated her bike in a bid to overtake him. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/18/pattaya-woman-on-motorbike-run-over-and-killed-by-pickup-truck/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Pattaya Police Raid Nightclub and Arrest 8 Alleged Drug Users Pattaya police busted the “Dirty Pattaya nightclub” in Soi Kho Pai at 02:30 AM Tuesday morning, July 18th. Eight alleged drug users were arrested. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301022-pattaya-police-raid-nightclub-and-arrest-8-alleged-drug-users/

Pattaya police busted the “Dirty Pattaya nightclub” in Soi Kho Pai at 02:30 AM Tuesday morning, July 18th. Eight alleged drug users were arrested. Roughly over 100 pub-goers were at the venue dancing and partying when the authorities showed up. However, as the police approached the pub’s entrance, the pub-goers spotted them and quickly scattered in all directions to evade arrest. It was unclear if any managed to escape, but according to the Pattaya police they turned off the music at the pub and switched on the lights to proceed with ID checks and drug tests on the unspecified number of customers. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/18/pattaya-police-raid-nightclub-and-arrest-8-alleged-drug-users/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Young student apologises after raising middle fingers to English teacher A student at a high school in Nong Chok district apologised to a foreign English teacher on Monday, after she insulted the teacher and raised her middle fingers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300920-bangkok-student’s-offensive-gesture-triggers-backlash/?do=findComment&comment=18212913

Young student apologises after raising middle fingers to English teacher A student at a high school in Nong Chok district apologised to a foreign English teacher on Monday, after she insulted the teacher and raised her middle fingers. The incident happened as her English teacher was in front of the class receiving reports from students. The student, whose name was not released, went with one of her friends to present the reports and, while the teacher was turned away from them, she acted as if she was about to hit the teacher’s head. The teacher turned back and the student acted as if nothing happened. When the teacher turned to talk to other students, the student in question raised her middle fingers of both hands and laughed. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/young-student-apologises-after-raising-middle-fingers-to-an-english-teacher/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Ung Ing Doesn’t Vie for PM Position BANGKOK, July 18 (TNA) – Pheu Thai Party will propose former property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as its prime minister candidate if Move Forward Party leader loses the second round of parliamentary vote and lets Pheu Thai take the lead in forming the government, said Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra Pheu Thai’s advisory chief and also one of Pheu Thai prime minister candidates. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301021-ung-ing-doesn’t-vie-for-pm-position/

BANGKOK, July 18 (TNA) – Pheu Thai Party will propose former property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as its prime minister candidate if Move Forward Party leader loses the second round of parliamentary vote and lets Pheu Thai take the lead in forming the government, said Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra Pheu Thai’s advisory chief and also one of Pheu Thai prime minister candidates. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed Pheu Thai’s full support for MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat in the prime minister vote tomorrow. If Pita fails to secure enough support from the bicameral parliament to become the new prime minister and lets Pheu Thai take the lead, Pheu Thai will propose Srettha as he is a suitable option to help the economy, she said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1209130 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Pheu Thai party to oppose any challenge the legality of Pita’s re-nomination The Pheu Thai party will vote against any motion by members of parliament which challenges the motion, supported by the eight coalition parties, to re-nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as next prime minister, according to Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301020-parliament-to-debate-pita’s-re-nomination-wednesday/?do=findComment&comment=18212903

Pheu Thai party to oppose any challenge the legality of Pita’s re-nomination The Pheu Thai party will vote against any motion by members of parliament which challenges the motion, supported by the eight coalition parties, to re-nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as next prime minister, according to Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew. The Pheu Thai party has assigned Sutin Klungsang, a party-list MP, to submit a motion to parliament tomorrow (Wednesday), re-nominating Pita, after the party executive committee agreed at a meeting today to support Pita. Chonlanan said that all the party’s 141 MPs will vote for Pita’s prime ministerial candidacy, adding, however, that, if parliament votes not to accept Pita’s re-nomination motion, based on Rule 41, and reschedules the vote on the selection of the prime minister to Thursday, the party will wait and see how the Move Forward party reacts in response to the situation. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-party-to-oppose-any-challenge-the-legality-of-pitas-re-nomination/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Parliament to debate Pita’s re-nomination Wednesday The Thai parliament will hold a debate tomorrow (Wednesday) on the issue of the re-nomination of Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister, after the House and Senate whips failed to resolve their differences on the issue at today’s meeting. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301020-parliament-to-debate-pita’s-re-nomination-wednesday/

The Thai parliament will hold a debate tomorrow (Wednesday) on the issue of the re-nomination of Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister, after the House and Senate whips failed to resolve their differences on the issue at today’s meeting. The whips are clearly divided on this contentious issue with the House whips, for the Move Forward party in particular, contending that parliamentary Rule 41 should not be applied in the selection of the prime minister, claiming that parliamentary regulations regarding prime minister’s selection are covered in a different chapter. The Senate whips, however, maintain that Rule 41 must be applied. Rule 41 specifies that the any motion which fails to be approved in parliament (such as Pita’s candidacy) cannot be resubmitted in the same parliamentary session. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/parliament-to-debate-pitas-re-nomination-wednesday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.