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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.

US ‘concerned’ about developments in legal system after Thailand’s election WASHINGTON – The United States is concerned about developments in Thailand’s legal system, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday, after two separate complaints against the leader of the party that won the most seats in a May 14 election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301019-us-‘concerned’-about-developments-in-legal-system-after-thailand’s-election/

WASHINGTON – The United States is concerned about developments in Thailand’s legal system, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday, after two separate complaints against the leader of the party that won the most seats in a May 14 election. Thailand’s parliament is preparing a second vote on Wednesday on whether Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the progressive Move Forward party, can become prime minister. An initial vote last week for Pita – who wants to remove the military from politics and dismantle business monopolies, among other changes – was thwarted by a Senate appointed by the royalist military following a 2014 coup. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/us-concerned-about-developments-in-legal-system-after-thailands-election/ -- © 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.

Scorpions found in Longkong fruit: Thai mother stung in southern Thailand Picture courtesy of Sanook A woman needed medical attention after getting stung by a scorpion after the deadly creature made a nest in some Longkong fruit in southern Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301012-scorpions-found-in-longkong-fruit-thai-mother-stung-in-southern-thailand/

A woman needed medical attention after getting stung by a scorpion after the deadly creature made a nest in some Longkong fruit in southern Thailand. A Thai man alerted fellow netizens after finding four of these deadly creatures hiding within 2 kilogrammes of the fruit bought for his mother. The shocking incident led to an outpouring of similar experiences from the online community, proving the encounter was not a one-off. Tanadul Pengmeesri yesterday took to the Facebook group siamensis.org to share his eye-opening experience. Tanadul said… “Warn friends to check Longkong fruit before consuming. You might find scorpions. Mum bought 2 kilogrammes and found four of them. They were hidden in the clusters. She was stung and we had to immerse the fruit in water to lure them out.” After the stinging encounter, his mother, who is now well, received treatment to reduce swelling. This real-life cautionary tale quickly gained traction on the platform, attracting close to a thousand likes. Many took to the comments section not only to voice their thoughts but also to share their hair-raising encounters with bugs among their farm produce. A user from southern Thailand commented… “We call them Tuay Mun. They’re potent scorpions. They love climbing and resting at high points. Towels and horse cloths hanging on walls are their favourite spots.” By Samantha Rose Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/scorpions-found-in-longkong-fruit-thai-mother-stung-during-consumption -- © Copyright Thaiger 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.

Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization hosts first ‘To Be A Zoo Vet’ event Photo by KhaoSod Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization organised its first annual experience-based educational event, ‘To Be A Zoo Vet.’ The initiative was aimed at offering hands-on experiences to budding veterinarians in real zoological settings. The event unfolded over two days from July 15 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301011-thailand’s-zoological-park-organization-hosts-first-‘to-be-a-zoo-vet’-event/

Thailand’s Zoological Park Organization organised its first annual experience-based educational event, ‘To Be A Zoo Vet.’ The initiative was aimed at offering hands-on experiences to budding veterinarians in real zoological settings. The event unfolded over two days from July 15 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district. The innovative camp was attended by 20 students nearing the end of their secondary education. It was designed and facilitated by experts from the Conservation and Research Institute, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, and HelloAUDA – renowned as industry leaders in science and technology education design. The camp aimed to boost the value of conservation and research work by making it more accessible through pioneering learning methods. Atthaporn Sriheran, Director of the Zoological Park Organization hailed its “success.” By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo by KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailands-zoological-park-organisation-hosts-first-experiential-to-be-a-zoo-vet-event-for-budding-wildlife-conservators-2 -- © Copyright Thaiger 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.

Bang Sue Police arrest motorcycle gang causing disarray in Bangkok Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Bang Sue Police arrested a gang of motorcyclists for causing chaos near the Department of Land Transport in the Chatuchak district in Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301010-bang-sue-police-arrest-motorcycle-gang-causing-disarray-in-bangkok/

Bang Sue Police arrested a gang of motorcyclists for causing chaos near the Department of Land Transport in the Chatuchak district in Bangkok. The vandals acted as middlemen for vehicle registration and tax payments, generating considerable distress amongst locals who communicated their grievances through the Traffy Fondue platform. Following the directives of police officials including Torsak Sukvimol and Samran Nuanma, officers from Bang Sue Police Station launched a crackdown to eradicate all crime syndicates and mafia groups exerting influence in their jurisdiction. This operation principally carried out under Phuvadol Unpho, the station superintendent, targeted vehicle registration and tax evasion and involved personnel from various departments. After numerous complaints, the Bang Sue Police zeroed in on the motorcycle vandals, apprehending ten people on suspicion of causing annoyance, intimidation, and nuisance to the public. The case was forwarded to the investigation department of Bang Sue Police Station who proceeded to press charges, levy fines and documented the perpetrators to prevent recurrence of such disruptions, reported KhaoSod. The arrested individuals were notorious for causing problems around the Department of Land Transport area in Chatuchak, Bangkok by riding motorcycles against the flow of traffic and sometimes even hitting pedestrians. Their charades would often lure unsuspecting victims who would then be overcharged for the services. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod -- © Copyright Thaiger 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.