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Many people, including groups that are openly against the current military-led government in Myanmar, are doubting the claims of a meeting and discussion between Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and the imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi. Prior to revealing that he had met with the Nobel Laureate to the reporters, Don had divulged information about the meeting to his peers at an ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Jakarta. The meeting would be the first time since the 2021 coup that Aung San Suu Kyi, imprisoned in Nay Pyi Taw serving 33 years, would have been allowed to meet with a foreign dignitary. Caption: [FILE] Protesters hold images of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a flag of Myanmar during a demonstration outside the Embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok on February 1, 2023, to mark the second anniversary of the coup in Myanmar. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/anti-military-groups-doubt-news-of-thai-fm-meeting-with-suu-kyi/ -- © 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.

Gridlock likely Friday evening as Pita supporters rally in downtown Bangkok Photo : United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration Police are asking the public to avoid the area around the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district, where supporters of the Move Forward party will hold a rally this evening (Friday) in protest over party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s failure to become prime minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300661-gridlock-likely-friday-evening-as-pita-supporters-rally-in-downtown-bangkok/

Police are asking the public to avoid the area around the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district, where supporters of the Move Forward party will hold a rally this evening (Friday) in protest over party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s failure to become prime minister. They blame Pita’s loss on the Senate, who harshly criticised Pita and Move Forward on Thursday for insisting that the country’s lèse majesté law must be amended. The rally will start at 6pm. Police say that the public and motorists should avoid the approaches to Pathumwan intersection, near which the Arts Centre is located. Caption: Photo : United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/๊urgent-gridlock-likely-friday-evening-as-pita-supporters-rally-in-downtown-bangkok/ -- © 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.

Grain of suspicion: Thai woman found lifeless in rice field, boyfriend’s alleged suicide note points to murder Photo via Facebook/ บัง เต๋า The lifeless body of a Thai woman was discovered in a rice field located in the northeastern province of Amnart Charoen. Police suspect that her boyfriend, who they believe also left a suicide note at the scene, is responsible for her murder. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300659-grain-of-suspicion-thai-woman-found-lifeless-in-rice-field-boyfriend’s-alleged-suicide-note-points-to-murder/

The lifeless body of a Thai woman was discovered in a rice field located in the northeastern province of Amnart Charoen. Police suspect that her boyfriend, who they believe also left a suicide note at the scene, is responsible for her murder. A local, 29 year old Jittapon Khampaeng, yesterday recounted the distressed discovery of the woman’s dead body to the media. He explained that he visited his rice field to apply fertilizer to the rice at about 12noon. While attempting to park his car under a tree, he was confronted by the shocking sight of a lifeless body. Jittapon admitted that he did not dare to get out of his car to check on the body. He was shocked by the discovery and decided to return to his community to seek assistance from the community leader. The leader then reported it to the Muaeng Amnart Charoen Police Station. According to the police report, the victim was found wearing a black T-shirt and sarong and had been brutally stabbed more than 10 times all over her body. Additionally, her arms and hands displayed multiple cut wounds suggesting she attempted to protect herself from the knife attack. Nearby her body, an officer discovered paper containing phone numbers belonging to the deceased’s mother. Another note bore a message that read… “I love you so much. I will die too, very soon.” By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ บัง เต๋า Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/grain-of-suspicion-thai-woman-found-lifeless-in-rice-field-boyfriends-alleged-suicide-note-points-to-murder -- © 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.

Legendary Thai king cobra performer retires after decades of venomous shows Picture courtesy of Sanook A 62 year old man known as the King of King Cobra in Thailand announced his retirement from a 28-year career in snake exhibitions, most notably kissing the venomous cobra, a stunt which won him Guinness World Records. His decision came after his wife expressed her worry for his safety, given the risk of severe neurotoxicity if bitten, especially at his age. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300658-legendary-thai-king-cobra-performer-retires-after-decades-of-venomous-shows/

A 62 year old man known as the King of King Cobra in Thailand announced his retirement from a 28-year career in snake exhibitions, most notably kissing the venomous cobra, a stunt which won him Guinness World Records. His decision came after his wife expressed her worry for his safety, given the risk of severe neurotoxicity if bitten, especially at his age. Thongkum Chaibuddee’s house, located at 90 Moo 6, Khok Sa-Nga Village in Nam Pong, Khon Kaen province, is the only cobra village in Thailand. For years, he has accumulated various notes, photos and certifications, including two Guinness World Record certificates. Displays Thongkum put on at his house were of him smoothly and safely kissing the serpents, a feat that despite seeming dangerous, never led to a snake escaping onto him. The king cobra performer demonstrated his signature cobra-smooching act numerous times, describing his technique as akin to sucking. It involved him lightly touching or licking the snake’s head. He will keep his five cobra snakes for a while and, if any company approaches him, he will sell them by weighing them at the rate of 1,000 baht (US$29) per kilogram. The snakes weigh between 4 to 5 kilograms, reported Sanook. Thongkum stated that he decided to retire as he felt satisfied with his life. He no longer needed to pay instalments on his car, and after his wife called him while she was at work, expressing her concern, he decided it was time to retire. He also had doctor’s warnings in his thoughts – they state that there’s a high risk of death for individuals over the age of 60 if bitten by a cobra, as the venom could affect various nerve systems. By Samantha Rose Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/legendary-thai-king-cobra-performer-retires-after-decades-of-venomous-shows -- © 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.

Exemplary Thai teacher arrested for fraud, duping victims with fake accommodation offers Picture courtesy of Sanook In an intriguing turn of events, a former eminent Thai language teacher from a reputable school in Bangkok, who was a No.1 honour graduate from a prestigious university and recipient of the ‘Exemplary Thai Language Teacher of the Year’ award in 2017, has been accused of deceptively renting accommodation. It transpires that the fraudulent accommodation offerings were purportedly for big school events taking place in multiple provinces, misleading teachers keen to take their students to these activities in Nan province under the guise of providing accommodation for the students. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300657-exemplary-thai-teacher-arrested-for-fraud-duping-victims-with-fake-accommodation-offers/

In an intriguing turn of events, a former eminent Thai language teacher from a reputable school in Bangkok, who was a No.1 honour graduate from a prestigious university and recipient of the ‘Exemplary Thai Language Teacher of the Year’ award in 2017, has been accused of deceptively renting accommodation. It transpires that the fraudulent accommodation offerings were purportedly for big school events taking place in multiple provinces, misleading teachers keen to take their students to these activities in Nan province under the guise of providing accommodation for the students. The reliable profile Sunthorn <deleted> had built from his past as an outperforming teacher was used as a smokescreen in this act of deceit. No less than 100 victims have reportedly fallen prey to his ploy. There are currently four active arrest warrants for him. Police Corporal Theeradech led the investigation team of Provincial Crime Suppression Division 5 (PCT5) for over a month. Their undercover operation targeted the LGBTQ+ massage scene. Eventually, they concluded that Sunthorn was residing in the Ram Inthra area of Bangkok, living with a young boyfriend. Sunthorn was observed leaving his room only once a day or sometimes not at all. Yesterday, Corporal Theeradech led his PCT5 team and metropolitan detectives to apprehend Sunthorn while he was relocating his residence with his boyfriend, a Lao national. The arrest was effected at said residence. Upon further investigation, Sunthorn confessed to all accusations levelled against him and admitted the erratic turnaround his life had taken. He maintained that he graduated with honour and upon graduation, he served as a contractual teacher at a well-known school. In 2012, he became a full-time hired teacher. He served at a school principal’s behest until he became embroiled in a money-borrowing scandal involving a businessperson, forcing him to move to another school. He had his heyday when he ventured into the Ministry of Education and received a ‘Teacher of the Year’ award, reported Sanook. By Samantha Rose Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/exemplary-thai-teacher-arrested-for-fraud-duping-students-with-fake-accommodation-offers -- © 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.

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.