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The question of whether Move Forward or Pheu Thai will get the House speakership is expected to be answered this week, Move Forward secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon said today (Monday). He thanked the Pheu Thai party for the moderation of its stance on this contentious issue, saying that it will help improve the atmosphere for negotiations, adding that core members of the two parties will meet this week to resolve this matter. The Pheu Thai party appears to have backed off its demand for the House speakership. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/house-speakership-issue-expected-to-be-resolved-this-week/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-19 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Whereabouts of the ฿140m online gambling extortion money a mystery Police are still in the dark over the whereabouts of the 140 million baht, which is alleged to have been paid to police officers and civilians implicated in extorting money from an illegal online gambling network, but they will summon a key member of the gang for questioning, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief who is overseeing the investigation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298382-whereabouts-of-the-฿140m-online-gambling-extortion-money-a-mystery/

Police are still in the dark over the whereabouts of the 140 million baht, which is alleged to have been paid to police officers and civilians implicated in extorting money from an illegal online gambling network, but they will summon a key member of the gang for questioning, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief who is overseeing the investigation. He said today (Monday) that the gambling platform operator, identified only as “Pe”, might be able to provide a clue as to the money’s location, because he was the one who gave some of the bribe to the alleged extortionists. He also said that the police officers involved in the crackdown on the gambling network had considered revoking the arrest warrant against Pe after he paid the money. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/whereabouts-of-the-฿140m-online-gambling-extortion-money-a-mystery/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-19 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Public Warehouse Organisation chief faces probe over missing tapioca Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been asked to investigate the former acting director of the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) for alleged corruption concerning 30,000 tonnes of tapioca root, purchased by the PWO under the mortgage program to help tapioca farmers but which was stored in private sector warehouses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298381-public-warehouse-organisation-chief-faces-probe-over-missing-tapioca/

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been asked to investigate the former acting director of the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) for alleged corruption concerning 30,000 tonnes of tapioca root, purchased by the PWO under the mortgage program to help tapioca farmers but which was stored in private sector warehouses. According to Kriangsak Prateepvisut, the incumbent PWO director, the tapioca was purchased in three crop years, 2008-9, 2011-12 and 2012-13, under the Commerce Ministry’s tapioca mortgage program for more than 210 million baht. It was allegedly stolen from 12 warehouses for sale for profit and later replaced with low-grade tapioca, which was subsequently sold by auction for just six million baht. Kriangsak said that 6 of the 12 owners of the warehouses that stored the 30,000 tonnes of tapioca roots admitted that they sold the product, later replacing it with low-grade tapioca. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-warehouse-organisation-chief-faces-probe-over-missing-tapioca/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-19 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

MFP Leader Wins Two Digit Prize in Today’s Lottery Draw BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat wins the two digit prize in the June 16 government lottery draw. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298156-mfp-leader-wins-two-digit-prize-in-today’s-lottery-draw/

BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat wins the two digit prize in the June 16 government lottery draw. Mr. Pita bought the lottery tickets from a vendor during his trip to thank voters Lamphun on Wednesday and chose the number 30, representing his goal to become the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand. He receives 4,000 baht for the two winning lottery tickets with the same number. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1190758 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Caretaker PM to Test Yellow Line Monorail BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Caretaker Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha will take a test ride of the Lat Phrao – Samrong Yellow Line monorial on June 19 after the one-month trial run, offering free rides for commuters started earlier this month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298154-caretaker-pm-to-test-yellow-line-monorail/

BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Caretaker Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha will take a test ride of the Lat Phrao – Samrong Yellow Line monorial on June 19 after the one-month trial run, offering free rides for commuters started earlier this month. The new service receives good response from commuters. The monorail helps solve the traffic problem on Lat Phrao Road particularly during rush hours. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1190750 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Overworked and underappreciated, doctors need more support “Do we know the problems? We do, but there are these things called medical ethics and sacrifice that constrain us. If we don’t see the patients who are waiting, how is it going to work? If we can do it. If we can endure it, just endure it,” said Dr. Poowanai Sarkhampee, Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgeon at Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, who shared his thoughts with Thai PBS World on the harsh working conditions of medical personnel in Thai state hospitals, which has become a hot topic on social media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298153-overworked-and-underappreciated-doctors-need-more-support/

“Do we know the problems? We do, but there are these things called medical ethics and sacrifice that constrain us. If we don’t see the patients who are waiting, how is it going to work? If we can do it. If we can endure it, just endure it,” said Dr. Poowanai Sarkhampee, Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgeon at Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, who shared his thoughts with Thai PBS World on the harsh working conditions of medical personnel in Thai state hospitals, which has become a hot topic on social media. In state hospitals, doctors, interns and nurses alike have to endure long hours, sometimes working 24 hours in a row, just to make sure the patients get the medical attention they need. The unhealthy workload has led to the number of new medical personnel dwindling and these problems have existed for a long time. Demand and supply While qualified medical professionals are in short supply, the number of patients keeps rising. When the doctor-to-patient ratio becomes disproportional, the workload increases to the point that some people to just leave the profession altogether. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/overworked-and-underappreciated-doctors-need-more-support/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

NACC ordered to disclose findings regarding General Prawit’s luxurious wristwatches Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the ruling of the Central Administrative Court ordering the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to disclose to “The Matter” online media within 15 days the findings of its investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s expensive wristwatches, which he claimed to have borrowed from a former classmate. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298152-nacc-ordered-to-disclose-findings-regarding-general-prawit’s-luxurious-wristwatches/

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the ruling of the Central Administrative Court ordering the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to disclose to “The Matter” online media within 15 days the findings of its investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s expensive wristwatches, which he claimed to have borrowed from a former classmate. The court said that the NACC’s refusal to date to disclose the findings tantamount to dereliction of duty. The NACC explained that it may face penalties, in accordance with Article 180 of the Anti-Corruption Act, if it discloses the findings to the media. A committee of the Official Information Commission has ruled that the NACC will be exempt from punishment for revealing the findings. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nacc-ordered-to-disclose-findings-regarding-general-prawits-luxurious-wristwatches/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Beauty clinic closed for 30 days after customer dies during cosmetic surgery The Pathum Thani provincial health office ordered a beauty clinic in Thanyaburi district closed for 30 days today (Friday), after a 25-year-old customer died as she was undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298078-clinic-tragedy-woman-dies-during-nasal-surgery-under-anesthesia/?do=findComment&comment=18148952

Beauty clinic closed for 30 days after customer dies during cosmetic surgery The Pathum Thani provincial health office ordered a beauty clinic in Thanyaburi district closed for 30 days today (Friday), after a 25-year-old customer died as she was undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure yesterday. The health office said that the clinic has a license, but it had not sought permission for an expansion to provide plastic surgery services. It also said that the doctor, who performed the nose surgery on the customer, and the anaesthetist have professional licenses, but neither of them had registered as doctors at the clinic. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/beauty-clinic-closed-for-30-days-after-customer-dies-during-cosmetic-surgery/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Illegal high-interest loan scheme busted in Thung Yai, 3 arrested Cyber police raided three homes in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat today, arresting three suspects involved in an illegal high-interest loan operation. According to the commander of the police, three suspects were apprehended along with mobile phones, bank account passbooks, record books, and documents detailing loan agreements with interest rates exceeding the legal limit of 15% per year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298149-illegal-high-interest-loan-scheme-busted-in-thung-yai-3-arrested/

Cyber police raided three homes in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat today, arresting three suspects involved in an illegal high-interest loan operation. According to the commander of the police, three suspects were apprehended along with mobile phones, bank account passbooks, record books, and documents detailing loan agreements with interest rates exceeding the legal limit of 15% per year. Police, led by Thapakorn Humamart, were tasked with carrying out searches in the Thung Yai district after receiving arrest warrants. The suspects were captured in three separate locations. The suspects are: 31 year old Kittipong; 35 year old Kanyakornd; and 36 year old Pimpa. Authorities seized their mobile phones, as well as bank account books and records of their illegal loan operations. Investigations had begun after police discovered the suspects’ online activities on Facebook, where they posted advertisements to recruit members into their daily money-lending scheme through a group called Share Daily. The group had 31 participating members. These Facebook users were found to have violated lending laws, leading to the suspects’ arrests, reported Khaosod. By Nattapong Westwood Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/illegal-high-interest-loan-scheme-busted-in-thung-yai-three-suspects-arrested-with-thai-baht-records-2 -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Old man posing as religious leader arrested for assaulting teen in Phuket Picture courtesy of ToKo Facebook Officials apprehended a 60 year old man, Ismael Todting, who posed as a religious leader to deceive and assault a 16 year old girl in a Phuket hotel. He planned and lured the victim by gaining her trust before forcing himself on her and fleeing. Authorities tracked him down to Yala province, where he was participating in a group activity, eventually arresting him and handing him over for further legal proceedings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298147-old-man-posing-as-religious-leader-arrested-for-assaulting-teen-in-phuket/

Officials apprehended a 60 year old man, Ismael Todting, who posed as a religious leader to deceive and assault a 16 year old girl in a Phuket hotel. He planned and lured the victim by gaining her trust before forcing himself on her and fleeing. Authorities tracked him down to Yala province, where he was participating in a group activity, eventually arresting him and handing him over for further legal proceedings. Ismael Todting was detained following his arrest in the Yala province by a team led by Pol. Capt. Kriangsak Boonthong, Deputy Chief of Region 6 Police Division, and Pol. Lt. Col. Mongtri Thetkhan, Commanding Officer of the same division. The arrest was made based on a warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court on January 12. Ismael has been charged with “sexual assault using brutal force and committing an indecent act” on a person under 18 years old, reported Khaosod. In an attempt to prey on his victim, Ismael claimed to be a religious leader to create a trustworthy relationship with the young girl from Phuket. He then devised a plan to invite her out for errands, successfully luring her into following him. The perpetrator later brought her to a hotel, where he assaulted her before escaping. After the incident, the victim’s family reported the crime to the Phuket City Police Station, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of ToKo Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/60-year-old-man-posing-as-religious-leader-arrested-for-assaulting-16-year-old-girl-in-phuket -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Unlocking digital potential: Foreign software companies ‘Thai’ the knot with Thailand’s growing tech scene Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post Thailand is witnessing an increase in foreign software companies setting up offices in the nation, tapping into its digital growth and the demands of local enterprises. This development has attracted big data centres and cloud service providers from various countries, including the US, Japan, and China. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298146-unlocking-digital-potential-foreign-software-companies-‘thai’-the-knot-with-thailand’s-growing-tech-scene/

Thailand is witnessing an increase in foreign software companies setting up offices in the nation, tapping into its digital growth and the demands of local enterprises. This development has attracted big data centres and cloud service providers from various countries, including the US, Japan, and China. Among the firms choosing Thailand is Adobe Inc., an American creator of design tools and document management software. The company opened its Thai office earlier this year, to benefit from the country’s booming digital and creative economy. For Adobe, Thailand is the second-largest market by revenue in Southeast Asia, according to Simon Dale, Vice-President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia and Korea. Other international firms investing in Thailand include Salesforce, Appnext, Zoho Corp, and Dassault Systèmes. Furthermore, Vietnamese companies have been launching businesses in Thailand to offer software development outsourcing services. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/adobe-salesforce-among-giants-eyeing-thailands-digital-growth-surge -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Electrifying expansion: Demco sparks digital tech and renewable energy growth Photo courtesy of Jeff Jones, Flickr Demco yesterday announced expansion plans focusing on diversifying the company’s business into digital technology and enhancing its renewable energy portfolio. As a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed contractor and engineering service provider, the company acknowledges not getting involved in the state renewable development scheme during its first phase. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298145-electrifying-expansion-demco-sparks-digital-tech-and-renewable-energy-growth/

Demco yesterday announced expansion plans focusing on diversifying the company’s business into digital technology and enhancing its renewable energy portfolio. As a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed contractor and engineering service provider, the company acknowledges not getting involved in the state renewable development scheme during its first phase. Pongsak Sirikupt, the company’s chief executive and managing director, revealed that Demco’s expansion plan aims to invest 150 million baht in boosting its rooftop solar power business. Demco’s electricity generation capacity is projected to rise from the current 10MW to 40 megawatts by 2025. The company is currently engaged in discussions with renewable power plant operators in an effort to acquire assets, with an expected conclusion in early 2023. Presently, Demco operates solar and wind farms with a combined capacity of 70MW, based on its shares in renewable energy operators. Demco’s expansion plans reveal the company’s eagerness to branch out into new energy businesses, with a particular focus on digital technology applications such as smart grid development. The Demco expansion strategy also includes exploring opportunities in the electric vehicles (EVs) market, as the Thai government’s promotion efforts have made the sector increasingly attractive. In 2021, the National EV Policy Committee announced its goal to have EVs make up 50% of locally manufactured vehicles by 2030, as part of an ambitious plan to establish Thailand as a regional EV hub. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo courtesy of Jeff Jones, Flickr Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/demco-invests-150m-baht-in-rooftop-solar-eyes-digital-tech-expansion -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Trading troubles: Thai stock market feels pinch of political uncertainties amid global rate rumbles Photo Courtesy of Freepik The Thai stock market remains under pressure from domestic political uncertainties, despite a halt in US interest rate hikes and a recent rate cut in China. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index continued its downward trend, closing at 1,557.71 points, a 0.22% decrease from the previous day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298144-trading-troubles-thai-stock-market-feels-pinch-of-political-uncertainties-amid-global-rate-rumbles/

The Thai stock market remains under pressure from domestic political uncertainties, despite a halt in US interest rate hikes and a recent rate cut in China. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index continued its downward trend, closing at 1,557.71 points, a 0.22% decrease from the previous day. In contrast, several Asian stock markets experienced gains, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surging by 2.17%. The Shenzhen Components and Shanghai Composite also experienced growth, with increases of 1.8% and 0.74% respectively, spurred by both short- and medium-term rate cuts from the People’s Bank of China. However, political uncertainties loom over the Thai index, which has lost approximately 6% year-to-date. Kitpon Praipaisarnkit, Vice-President of UOB Kay Hian Securities Thailand, expressed concern over local political instability, stating that the Thai bourse could benefit from the Fed’s pause in hiking rates in the short term, but the sentiment will suffer over the next 2-3 months. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo Courtesy of Freepik Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thai-stocks-falter-amid-political-uncertainty-despite-chinas-rate-cut -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.