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Thailand given BBB+ credit rating with stable outlook by Fitch Fitch credit rating agency has affirmed Thailand’s long-germ foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB+, with a stable outlook. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300344-thailand-given-bbb-credit-rating-with-stable-outlook-by-fitch/

Fitch credit rating agency has affirmed Thailand’s long-germ foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB+, with a stable outlook. Fitch warns, however, that lingering political uncertainty may weigh on Thailand’s credit profile, but this may be partially alleviated in the near term after parliament selects the prime minister. If the formation of a new government drags on for several months, it will impact effective policymaking, but Fitch believes that such an outcome is unlikely to lead to major shifts in the government’s key economic development strategy. Real GDP growth is forecast at 3.75% this year and 3.8% next, up from 3.6% last year, says Fitch, as it predicts that economic prospects will be bolstered by tourism recovery from key source markets, alongside robust private consumption as the labour market recovers steadily. Exports will, however, continue to face headwinds due to lowering in global demand. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-given-bbb-credit-rating-with-stable-outlook-by-fitch/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-11 - 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 leader to nominate Pita as PM candidate on Thursday Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew will nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as candidate for prime minister at the joint meeting of the House and Senate to select the prime minister on Thursday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300343-pheu-thai-leader-to-nominate-pita-as-pm-candidate-on-thursday/

Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew will nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as candidate for prime minister at the joint meeting of the House and Senate to select the prime minister on Thursday. Chonlanan said that the eight coalition parties, led by Move Forward, met today (Tuesday) and agreed to designate the Pheu Thai party to represent the group in nominating Pita. After the nomination, he said that the floor will be open to MPs and senators to question Pita, if they have any doubts about him or the party’s campaign manifesto. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-leader-to-nominate-pita-as-pm-candidate-on-thursday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-11 - 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 DSI Director-General Tarit sentenced to two years in prison by Supreme Court A former director-general of Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Tarit Pengdit, was escorted to Bangkok Remand Prison this evening (Monday), to serve a two-year prison sentence, after the Supreme Court upheld the Appeals Court’s sentence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300285-former-dsi-director-general-tarit-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-by-supreme-court/

A former director-general of Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Tarit Pengdit, was escorted to Bangkok Remand Prison this evening (Monday), to serve a two-year prison sentence, after the Supreme Court upheld the Appeals Court’s sentence. The Supreme Court’s decision was read by the Criminal Court after the former dismissed all the petitions lodged by Tarit, one of which sought a ruling from the Charter Court on the constitutionality of Sections 157 and 200 of the Criminal Code, apparently, in a last-minute attempt to delay the reading of the Supreme Court’s verdict further. After the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Tarit’s petition, the Criminal Court finally read the Supreme Court decision, which upheld the Appeals Court’s sentencing of Tarit on charges of malfeasance in judicial office. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/former-dsi-director-general-tarit-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-by-supreme-court/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10 - 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$2.8Bn worth of Thai durian exported to China in four months Thai durian exporters have capitalised on the ASEAN-China free trade agreement (FTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) by exporting about US$2.8 billion worth of fresh durian to China from January to April this year, a substantial increase of 85.31% over the same period last year, according to the Thai Foreign Trade Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300284-us28bn-worth-of-thai-durian-exported-to-china-in-four-months/

Thai durian exporters have capitalised on the ASEAN-China free trade agreement (FTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) by exporting about US$2.8 billion worth of fresh durian to China from January to April this year, a substantial increase of 85.31% over the same period last year, according to the Thai Foreign Trade Department. Thai exports under the frameworks of 12 FTAs during the same period amounted to US$25.8 billion, an increase of 74.75% over the same period last year. Exports of Thai durian to China are exempted from taxation under the ASEAN-China FTA and RCEP, which has helped to cut the costs, said Ronnarong Phoolpipat, director-general of Foreign Trade Department. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/us2-8bn-worth-of-thai-durian-exported-to-china-in-four-months/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10 - 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.

Outgoing Thai PM found guilty of neglect of duty over PM2.5 pollution The Chiang Mai Administrative Court ruled against the prime minister and the National Environmental Board today (Monday), for neglecting their duty to deal with the annual dense smog in Chiang Mai. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300279-outgoing-thai-pm-found-guilty-of-neglect-of-duty-over-pm25-pollution/

The Chiang Mai Administrative Court ruled against the prime minister and the National Environmental Board today (Monday), for neglecting their duty to deal with the annual dense smog in Chiang Mai. Both defendants were found to have ignored their duties as stipulated in the Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act, B.E. 2535 (1992). The Court also ruled that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ignored his duties or delayed performing his duties in preventing PM2.5 air pollution in Chiang Mai, as stipulated in the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act, B.E 2550 (2007). #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/outgoing-thai-pm-found-guilty-of-neglect-of-duty-over-pm2-5-pollution/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10 - 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.

Eight alleged illegal loggers could have their settlement rights revoked The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will revoke, if charged, the right to live in a conserved forest for eight settlers, after they were caught allegedly logging illegally in Phupan National Park in Kud Bak district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Sakhon Nakhon. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300278-eight-alleged-illegal-loggers-could-have-their-settlement-rights-revoked/

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will revoke, if charged, the right to live in a conserved forest for eight settlers, after they were caught allegedly logging illegally in Phupan National Park in Kud Bak district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Sakhon Nakhon. Officials from the department have seized 17 logs of the precious Padauk tree (Pterocarpus macrocarpus) from the eight suspects, plus a crane, a six-wheel truck and a ten-wheel truck. According to Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the department chief, the eight suspects are among settlers who were allowed to live in conserved forests on the condition that they must not cut any naturally-grown trees, especially precious trees, or their settlement rights would be revoked. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/eight-alleged-illegal-loggers-could-have-their-settlement-rights-revoked/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10 - 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.

Overpass collapses in Lat Krabang, injuring many A section of an overpass under construction collapsed on Monday evening in Lat Krabang district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300277-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang-injuring-many/

A section of an overpass under construction collapsed on Monday evening in Lat Krabang district. Initial reports say one killed and many others injured, according to Thai PBS television station. The collapse occurred at about 6pm in front of Lotus Lat Krabang on Luang Phaeng Road. The emergency services rushed to the area, including ambulances from the Erawan Medical Centre. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ฺbreaking-news-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10 - 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.

Chiang Mai massage parlour filing defamation over ‘distorted’ molestation claim Picture courtesy of KhaoSod An escalating spat over alleged sexual molestation at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai‘s Wualai district has taken a new twist. The accused masseuse, along with the owner of the establishment, retaliated, filing a police complaint against the young male client and the creator of the Facebook post that spurred the initial allegation. They claim the online account was a distortion of the actual events, causing damage to their business reputation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300275-chiang-mai-massage-parlour-filing-defamation-over-‘distorted’-molestation-claim/

An escalating spat over alleged sexual molestation at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai‘s Wualai district has taken a new twist. The accused masseuse, along with the owner of the establishment, retaliated, filing a police complaint against the young male client and the creator of the Facebook post that spurred the initial allegation. They claim the online account was a distortion of the actual events, causing damage to their business reputation. On July 7, a post appeared on Facebook stating that a young man had been sexually assaulted by a transgender masseuse while availing of a traditional Thai massage. The client, according to the post, took offence and responded by kicking the masseuse in the face. The post claimed the massage owner had refused to accept responsibility, instead advising the complainant to report the matter to the police. The report hinged mainly on the accusation of molestation as the massage parlour lacked CCTV cameras to provide concrete evidence. In addition, the supposed victim had sought damage compensation amounting to 1,000 baht (US$28). Following a media report, the incident garnered significant public attention. Addressing the situation today, the 38 year old masseuse Piphat and the spa owner presented themselves to the Chiang Mai City Police investigators. They lodged a report against the page owner and the young man behind the disputed Facebook story, claiming that it distorted the truth, resulting in loss and damage to their reputation, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/chiang-mai/chiang-mai-massage-parlour-hits-back-filing-defamation-over-distorted-facebook-molestation-claim -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-10 - 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.

Harsh rubdown: Girlfriend of alleged victim speaks out on transwoman’s inappropriate touches Photo via Channel 3 The girlfriend of the Thai man allegedly sexually harassed by a transwoman said the masseuse was warned twice for her inappropriate behaviour towards her boyfriend before he took action at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai. The accused transwoman insisted on her innocence and complained that the man physically attacked her without a reason. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300274-harsh-rubdown-girlfriend-of-alleged-victim-speaks-out-on-transwoman’s-inappropriate-touches/

The girlfriend of the Thai man allegedly sexually harassed by a transwoman said the masseuse was warned twice for her inappropriate behaviour towards her boyfriend before he took action at a massage parlour in Chiang Mai. The accused transwoman insisted on her innocence and complained that the man physically attacked her without a reason. The Thai man’s girlfriend offered a different story of events on social media. She issued a warning to others to be cautious. She said… “My boyfriend and I decided to revisit this massage shop because we were impressed by their service during our first visit. This time, only my boyfriend received the service, while I waited for him. The masseuse who attended to him was a transwoman. She asked my boyfriend to undress and began the session. “Thirty minutes later, I heard my boyfriend shouting out loud that he was being harassed. He was harassed by her three times. He warned her twice but she did not stop. The transwoman even tried to give my boyfriend a hand job. When we informed the staff about these acts, they did nothing to address the situation. They simply asked us to leave, saying, ‘No more service, okay?'” The woman disclosed that her boyfriend physically attacked the transwoman due to anger. The transwoman later admitted to the sexual harassment. She recorded her confession and then filed a complaint with the police. The massage shop did not have any security cameras, so the voice recording is the only evidence. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Channel 3 #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/harsh-rubdown-girlfriend-of-alleged-victim-speaks-out-on-transwomans-inappropriate-touches -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-10 - 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.

Thai landlord’s electricity bill skyrockets as Chinese tenants remodel property Picture courtesy of landlord TikTok In a shocking occurrence, a Thai landlord experienced an unexpected surge in electricity bills after his property was rented by a group of Chinese occupants. His rented-out townhouse, featuring three air conditioning units running non-stop with windows firmly shut to prevent daylight from entering, eventually led to a drastic transformation of the rental property. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300273-thai-landlord’s-electricity-bill-skyrockets-as-chinese-tenants-remodel-property/

In a shocking occurrence, a Thai landlord experienced an unexpected surge in electricity bills after his property was rented by a group of Chinese occupants. His rented-out townhouse, featuring three air conditioning units running non-stop with windows firmly shut to prevent daylight from entering, eventually led to a drastic transformation of the rental property. It all started when Vorravit Kaveewat, the property owner, shared a video on TikTok revealing the unusual state of his house post-rental, the key point being his electricity bill rocketing to a staggering 30,000 baht (US$853) per month. Last January, Vorravit leased his parents’ four-storey townhouse to three Chinese individuals, who were around 30 years old, via a Thai woman acting as their representative. The agreed-upon rent was 15,000 baht (US$426) for a six-month lease period. It was during the second month when he began to notice a gradual increase in electricity charges, from an initial 5,000 baht suddenly leaping to 15,000 baht, and then soaring to a whopping 30,000 baht in the final three months. However, despite the suspicious electricity consumption, the tenants paid their bills regularly without any arrears. When Vorravit proposed an electricity checkup due to the unusually high charges, the tenants declined, assuring him not to worry. Later on, Vorravit was informed by his tenants about their decision to vacate the property by early July. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of landlord TikTok #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-landlords-electricity-bill-skyrockets-as-chinese-tenants-remodel-property -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-10 - 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.

Phuket man arrested for gunshots in rubbish dispute, drunk driving Photo by Thalang Police Late last night in Phuket, a 45 year old man was apprehended by police after he fired a rifle into the air near his neighbours due to a dispute over noise and waste disposal. He was also charged with drunk driving. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300272-phuket-man-arrested-for-gunshots-in-rubbish-dispute-drunk-driving/

Late last night in Phuket, a 45 year old man was apprehended by police after he fired a rifle into the air near his neighbours due to a dispute over noise and waste disposal. He was also charged with drunk driving. According to Thalang Police Deputy Chief Pol. Lt. Col. Patiwat Yodkwan, officers were alerted of the incident at 10.18pm. Reports said there had been a series of gunshots heard from the vicinity of the Supalai Essence Phuket housing estate in Moo 3, Srisoonthorn. Arriving at the contentious location, officers noted a black Isuzu pickup truck being driven out of the alley, The Phuket News reported. This vehicle was flagged within the police reports as being affiliated with the suspected gunman. After they intercepted the pickup, officers discovered Pramuan Hongsiri behind the wheel, intoxicated. They then proceeded to execute a thorough search of the vehicle. In the process, they discovered a legal .22-calibre CZ rifle, accompanied by a magazine and gun cover. Police also found 55 .22-calibre bullets. By Mitch Connor Caption: Photo by Thalang Police #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/thai-man-arrested-for-shooting-in-rubbish-dispute-drunk-driving -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-10 - 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.

2 killed and 1 injured in horrific lorry-pickup collision in Pathum Thani Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A distressing traffic accident resulting in two fatalities, significantly damaged vehicles, and an injured local vendor, occurred on a road in Pathum Thani province. The incident prompted swift action from law enforcement and medical personnel who quickly arrived at the scene. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300271-2-killed-and-1-injured-in-horrific-lorry-pickup-collision-in-pathum-thani/

A distressing traffic accident resulting in two fatalities, significantly damaged vehicles, and an injured local vendor, occurred on a road in Pathum Thani province. The incident prompted swift action from law enforcement and medical personnel who quickly arrived at the scene. The road tragedy unfolded this morning on the Thanyaburi-Wang Noi road, within the Klong Seven district of Pathum Thani. A 10-wheel Hino truck with registration 72-3618 Saraburi, and its corresponding trailer 72-3619 Sraburi, collided with an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck registered under license plate ถพ8798 Bangkok. The impact from the crash was such that vehicle parts were strewn about the entire road and both vehicles were severely damaged. The driver of the Hino truck was found inside the cab. Identified as 44 year old Subin, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup was transporting automobile tyres. Its driver, 30 year old Suksan, was also found dead. Both bodies were later transported to Thammasat Hospital for further examination. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/two-killed-and-one-injured-in-horrific-lorry-pickup-collision-in-pathum-thani By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/two-killed-and-one-injured-in-horrific-lorry-pickup-collision-in-pathum-thani -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-10 - 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.

2 underage girls rescued after their mother forced them into prostitution Photo via ThaiRath Non-profit organisation the Saimai Survive with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security successfully swooped and rescued two girls aged 11 and 16 after their mother forced them into prostitution to feed her expensive drugs habit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300270-2-underage-girls-rescued-after-their-mother-forced-them-into-prostitution/