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Suphanburi fraudster’s 20 million baht investment scam victims fight for justice Picture courtesy of KhaoSod More than 20 victims accumulated a loss exceeding 20 million baht (US$578,035) due to fraudulent investment practices by a renowned online share investor from U Thong District, Suphanburi province. The victims, who initially met at the law enforcement centre today, are asking for justice and compensation. They claim the fraudster continues to live a luxurious lifestyle after serving a one-year prison sentence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300656-suphanburi-fraudster’s-20-million-baht-investment-scam-victims-fight-for-justice/

More than 20 victims accumulated a loss exceeding 20 million baht (US$578,035) due to fraudulent investment practices by a renowned online share investor from U Thong District, Suphanburi province. The victims, who initially met at the law enforcement centre today, are asking for justice and compensation. They claim the fraudster continues to live a luxurious lifestyle after serving a one-year prison sentence. Thamanan Taengtim, also known as Ja King, brought more than 20 victims together to file a complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). They reported being duped by a notorious online share investor from U Thong district, causing them a loss of over 20 million baht. The victims presented evidence of their money transfer transactions and conversations enticing them to invest. One of the victims, named A, stated that she started investing in shares via the fraudster’s online platform in 2016 after seeing advertisements promising high returns on Facebook. Initially, seeing real profits, she continued to invest until 2021. This year, the notorious online investor was charged with theft and perjury, serving one year in prison, before being released in 2022, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/suphanburi-fraudsters-20-million-baht-investment-scam-victims-fight-for-justice -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-14 - 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 supporters hold small rally in Phuket following failed PM vote Pita Limjaroenrat in Phuket, June 2023. PHOTO: Khaosod English A small group of Move Forward supporters gathered in Phuket yesterday, July 13, after leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure the votes needed to become Thailand’s next PM. A second voting session is scheduled for July 19, with a possible third session on July 20. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300655-move-forward-supporters-hold-small-rally-in-phuket-following-failed-pm-vote/

A small group of Move Forward supporters gathered in Phuket yesterday, July 13, after leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure the votes needed to become Thailand’s next PM. A second voting session is scheduled for July 19, with a possible third session on July 20. The Phuket News reports that around 30 people gathered at the Mingmongkol Statue at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town. The group called for peace and reiterated their support for Pita. In Phuket, all three lower house seats were won by Move Forward candidates. The MFP leader received 324 votes during yesterday’s session in Parliament, but needed a minimum of 375 to be elected PM. By Peter Roche Caption: Pita Limjaroenrat in Phuket, June 2023. PHOTO: Khaosod English Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/move-forward-supporters-hold-small-rally-in-phuket-following-failed-pm-vote/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-14 - 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.

Spirited deception: Thai woman falls prey to liquor scam featuring MFP leader’s image Photo via Facebook/ ท้องถิ่น หนังสือพิมพ์ข่าวระยอง A Thai woman fell victim to a liquor scam after the swindler successfully deceived her by promoting a fake shop with a picture of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limcharoenrat, and the party’s Progressive Liquor Act campaign. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300654-spirited-deception-thai-woman-falls-prey-to-liquor-scam-featuring-mfp-leader’s-image/

A Thai woman fell victim to a liquor scam after the swindler successfully deceived her by promoting a fake shop with a picture of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limcharoenrat, and the party’s Progressive Liquor Act campaign. The victim, 33 year old Juthaporn, yesterday filed a complaint against the scammer at Mueang Rayong Police Station. Juthaporn stated that she bought a locally crafted liquor called Chaiyaphume and Onson from the Facebook page, MyDay, but did not receive the products. Juthaporn made known she is an alcohol collector and wanted to add Thai alcohol to her collection since the MFP’s leader, Pita, promoted several Thai brands and the party’s Progressive Liquor Act. Jatuporn stated that she came across an online alcohol shop called MyDay offering a variety of Thai alcoholic drinks. The shop was credible in her opinion because it shared a picture of Pita holding bottles of Chaiyaphum which is an alcohol from the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum and Onson from the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon. Jatuporn ordered two types of alcohol and transferred 2,299 baht to the vendor named Sittichai Sipimsor. She waited for the products but nothing arrived. She attempted to contact the vendor but the Facebook page was later closed down. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ ท้องถิ่น หนังสือพิมพ์ข่าวระยอง Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/spirited-deception-thai-woman-falls-prey-to-liquor-scam-featuring-mfp-leaders-image -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-14 - 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.

Tourism sector anxious over possible protests in wake of failed PM vote PHOTO: Facebook/พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party Yesterday’s political fiasco, where Pita Limjaroenrat failed to become PM despite his party winning the most votes in the general election, has left Thailand’s tourism sector on edge. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300653-tourism-sector-anxious-over-possible-protests-in-wake-of-failed-pm-vote/

Yesterday’s political fiasco, where Pita Limjaroenrat failed to become PM despite his party winning the most votes in the general election, has left Thailand’s tourism sector on edge. The risk of political protests if Pita Limjaroenrat fails to secure the votes needed to become PM in round 2 or 3 of voting (on July 19 and 20) is worrying tourism operators. For now protest activity has been very limited as Thais wait for the next round of voting. The 8-party coalition, back Pita as Thailand’s next PM, make up 71% of the popular vote in the last election. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Facebook/พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/tourism-sector-anxious-over-possible-protests-in-wake-of-failed-pm-vote/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-14 - 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 Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Postpones His Return to Thailand Indefinitely PHOTO: Bangkok Post Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his return home in July indefinitely, according to his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300652-former-prime-minister-thaksin-shinawatra-postpones-his-return-to-thailand-indefinitely/

Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his return home in July indefinitely, according to his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Paetongtarn, who is a premier candidate for the Pheu Thai Party, recently revealed that she talked with her father on the night of July 11th and was told that Thaksin would not return home in July as he had announced. The former premier is living in self-imposed exile in Dubai to avoid facing legal or political repercussions in his home country. However, he announced multiple times over the past months that he would make a comeback soon, claiming it wasn’t political but that he only wanted to see his grandchildren. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/14/former-prime-minister-thaksin-shinawatra-postpones-his-return-to-thailand-indefinitely/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-14 - 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 still stands with Move Forward, despite Pita’s setback Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew has reiterated that the party still stick with the Move Forward led coalition and will not switch sides, even though Move Forward’s leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to be elected prime minister by parliament yesterday (Thursday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300651-pheu-thai-still-stands-with-move-forward-despite-pita’s-setback/

Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew has reiterated that the party still stick with the Move Forward led coalition and will not switch sides, even though Move Forward’s leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to be elected prime minister by parliament yesterday (Thursday). He said that the Pheu Thai party still recognises the MoveForward party’s legitimacy as the core party in forming a government, because it won more House seats than any other party contesting the May 14th election. Chonlanan said that there is no empirical evidence to suggest that all the 249 senators oppose Move Forward’s policy to amend the lèse majesté law, although some senators did make their opposition clear during the debate in parliament yesterday. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-still-stands-with-move-forward-despite-pitas-setback/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-14 - 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.

Woman arrested with 2.3kg of cocaine in her backpack at Bangkok airport A Thai woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Wednesday as she tried to smuggle about 2.3kg of cocaine, worth about 6.9 million baht on the street, into the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300578-woman-arrested-with-23kg-of-cocaine-in-her-backpack-at-bangkok-airport/

A Thai woman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Wednesday as she tried to smuggle about 2.3kg of cocaine, worth about 6.9 million baht on the street, into the country. The woman arrived on a flight from Doha, Qatar, on a Qatar Airways flight. Customs officials at the airport became suspicious and asked to have her luggage scanned and her backpack searched. They found the narcotic hidden in five bags of clothes in the backpack. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/woman-arrested-with-2-3kg-of-cocaine-in-her-backpack-at-bangkok-airport/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-13 - 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 accepts vote result but is not giving up Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he is not giving hope of becoming Thailand’s next prime minister, despite his bid for the top executive post failing in today’s (Thursday) joint parliamentary sitting. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300577-move-forward-party’s-thai-pm-candidate-pita-fails-first-round-of-voting/?do=findComment&comment=18202676

Pita accepts vote result but is not giving up Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he is not giving hope of becoming Thailand’s next prime minister, despite his bid for the top executive post failing in today’s (Thursday) joint parliamentary sitting. Speaking to reporters shortly after the vote, Pita said he will work on a new strategy, to ensure that he will have enough support in the next vote, scheduled for July 19th. Most senators abstained in today’s vote, while 13 voted for Pita, who needs at least 375 votes from MPs and senators combined to clinch the premiership. Pita received 324 votes in favour with 182 against, while 199 legislators abstained. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pita-accepts-vote-result-but-is-not-giving-up/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-13 - 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 Party’s Thai PM Candidate Pita Fails First Round of Voting Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, has failed to gather sufficient votes of 375 from the joint sitting Parliament, resulting in him failing the first round of the prime ministerial vote. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300577-move-forward-party’s-thai-pm-candidate-pita-fails-first-round-of-voting/

Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, has failed to gather sufficient votes of 375 from the joint sitting Parliament, resulting in him failing the first round of the prime ministerial vote. Pita needed at least 375 out of 749 votes from the upper and lower houses to take the Thai Prime Minister office. However, the official results are that the PM-hopeful was only able to gather 324 votes, which was not half of the parliament. Moreover, only 674 parliamentarians were present at the time of voting. In the official tally, Pita secured 324 votes in favor (Only 13 senators), while there were 182 votes against and 199 abstentions. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/13/move-forward-partys-thai-pm-candidate-pita-fails-first-round-of-voting-second-round-scheduled-for-july-19th/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-13 - 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.

Dead body of naked Thai woman found in southern Thailand Photo via Channel 8 The dead body of a naked Thai woman has been found in a forest in the southern province of Nakhon Si Tammarat last night. The cause of her death is under investigation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300568-dead-body-of-naked-thai-woman-found-in-southern-thailand/

The dead body of a naked Thai woman has been found in a forest in the southern province of Nakhon Si Tammarat last night. The cause of her death is under investigation. Officers from the Kanom Police Station, and a rescue team, last night investigated the forest near the JB Beach in the Kanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Officers believe that the woman had been dead for about nine hours before her discovery. Tragically, the woman’s lifeless form lay naked, bearing unnerving animal bite wounds, which resulted in the loss of her eyes and face. Though no visible signs of physical assault were evident, the cause of her death is under investigation by the Maharat Hospital. Nearby the naked woman’s body, officers found her shoes, a bag of medicine, and a tote bag. The bag included her identification card, cash, driving license, and mobile phone. She was identified as 49 year old Suwanna, a resident of the Baan-Na Sarn district of the province. She was on the Mirror Foundation missing person’s list. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Channel 8 Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/dead-body-of-naked-thai-woman-found-in-southern-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-13 - 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.

Bloody accident on Asia Highway: Fortune teller killed Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A tragic accident occurred midday yesterday in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, resulting in the death of a 61 year old fortune teller. En route to visit both her daughter and ailing mother in Bangkok, her motorbike taxi was struck by an 18-wheel truck whilst crossing between parallel lanes. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300567-bloody-accident-on-asia-highway-fortune-teller-killed/

A tragic accident occurred midday yesterday in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, resulting in the death of a 61 year old fortune teller. En route to visit both her daughter and ailing mother in Bangkok, her motorbike taxi was struck by an 18-wheel truck whilst crossing between parallel lanes. According to the investigating officer, Chaiwat Tiphsotti, the accident happened on Asia Highway, in front of Wat Inkalaya, Kilometre 35, Ban Li sub-district, Bang Pa-In district. The deceased, known as Kanok-on, hailed from the Bang Pa-In market, close to the accident scene. Her scattered remains, along with a handbag and a bag of clothes, formed a grisly scene, found about 50 metres from the crash site. Nearby, the number plate 1กก1443 Honda Wave motorbike lay toppled. The truck registered as 70-3497 Chai Nat with the plate 70-3498 Chai Nat on its trailer, was discovered parked on the road’s edge. The right rear tyre is visibly smeared with patches of blood and body parts. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/bloody-accident-on-asia-highway-fortune-teller-killed -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-13 - 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.

Speedboat linked to German broker’s murder seized in Pattaya raid Picture courtesy of หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Facebook Pattaya cops confiscated a speedboat owned by a main suspect in the brutal murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The suspect, 52 year old Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann, is implicated in the murder of the 62 year old German property tycoon. Police believe that Brinkmann might have planned to use the speedboat to dispose of Mack’s butchered remains in the ocean. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300490-third-suspect-in-murder-of-german-businessman-nabbed-in-kanchanaburi/?do=findComment&comment=18202407

Speedboat linked to German broker’s murder seized in Pattaya raid Pattaya cops confiscated a speedboat owned by a main suspect in the brutal murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The suspect, 52 year old Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann, is implicated in the murder of the 62 year old German property tycoon. Police believe that Brinkmann might have planned to use the speedboat to dispose of Mack’s butchered remains in the ocean. A police source said that a German friend of Brinkmann, who stored the boat, informed police upon hearing about his arrest. The friend informed investigators that on Saturday, July 8, Brinkmann asked for help with moving the speedboat from Nong Krabok Soi 4 to the Chokchai Garden Home estate in Nong Prue. The friend told Brinkmann that the next day, he would try to tow the boat to Pattaya’s Ocean Marina Pier. However, due to the boat lacking registration papers, it could not be moored there. He then brought the boat to Phra Tamnak Soi 5. Found footage from a fishing supplies store revealed another suspect, 27 year old Sahruk Kareem Uddin, along with Brinkmann, buying gear at a shop. Police arrested Uddin, a Pakistani man who holds Thai citizenship, in Kanchanaburi yesterday afternoon while he was lying low. Police believe that these two men were conspiring to dispose of Mack’s corpse in the sea to purge any evidence. However, they found the victim’s mutilated body concealed in a fridge in a rented house in Nong Prue on Monday night, July 10, almost a week after the German’s unannounced disappearance. Inside the house, police came across an electric saw, ropes, food seals, and an assortment of beverages. The victim’s butchered remains were discovered in bags inside the 1.50 metre-long refrigerator, reported Bangkok Post. By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/speedboat-linked-to-german-brokers-murder-seized-in-pattaya-raid -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-13 - 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.

Cops expose fake licence plate scam across Thailand: Government officer arrested Picture courtesy of ขายป้ายแดงพร้อมเล่ม Facebook The national traffic police dismantled an operation selling fake red licence plates across Thailand. Two suspects have been apprehended, one of whom is reportedly a government officer. The suspects were captured following a raid on a residence yielding substantial evidence. The apprehension comes on the back of numerous reports of cars with fraudulent red plates evading toll booth fees. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300564-cops-expose-fake-licence-plate-scam-across-thailand-government-officer-arrested/