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Thai serial murder suspect heavily involved in online gambling Serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn is alleged to be a heavy online gambler who has spent a combined 78 million baht betting since 2020, with up to 10 million baht wagered in a single day, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, told the media today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295333-thai-serial-murder-suspect-heavily-involved-in-online-gambling/

Serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn is alleged to be a heavy online gambler who has spent a combined 78 million baht betting since 2020, with up to 10 million baht wagered in a single day, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, told the media today (Friday). He said that the suspect admitted to having engaged in online gambling since 2020, using money she obtained from a “share” lending scheme, car refinancing and loans from informal lenders, adding that, while her former husband Pol Lt-Col Vitoon was not involved in the gambling, he gave her the money acquired from cooperatives and a home mortgage. Surachate said that police know the identities of the operators of the gambling websites, but have not issued warrants for their arrests yet. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-serial-murder-suspect-heavily-involved-in-online-gambling/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-19 - 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.

Dry season expected to end next Monday with the arrival of rainy season Thailand looks set to enter this year’s rainy season next Monday. It will last through to mid-October and signals the end of the long hot summer, with a forecast for about 5% less than average rainfall, according to the Meteorological Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295332-dry-season-expected-to-end-next-monday-with-the-arrival-of-rainy-season/

Thailand looks set to enter this year’s rainy season next Monday. It will last through to mid-October and signals the end of the long hot summer, with a forecast for about 5% less than average rainfall, according to the Meteorological Department. Most of Thailand is forecast to see more rain as high-altitude air currents, about 3.5km from the surface, will change direction to south-westerly, while the higher-altitude currents will turn easterly. These weather fluctuations are forecast to bring humidity from the Andaman Sea across the country, said the Weatherman, adding that, during June and July, Thailand may experience a shortage of rainfall, leading to droughts in some areas, especially outside irrigation zones. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dry-season-expected-to-end-next-monday-with-the-arrival-of-rainy-season/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-19 - 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.

Palang Pracharath candidate sues two senior Democrats for slander Thawee Suraban (Image Courtesy: thansettakij) Palang Pracharath’s Thawee Suraban filed complaints with Election Commission (EC) on Friday against two Democrats, Chuan Leekpai and Sathit Wongnongtaey, accusing them of defaming him during their election campaigns. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295331-palang-pracharath-candidate-sues-two-senior-democrats-for-slander/

Thawee Suraban (Image Courtesy: thansettakij) Palang Pracharath’s Thawee Suraban filed complaints with Election Commission (EC) on Friday against two Democrats, Chuan Leekpai and Sathit Wongnongtaey, accusing them of defaming him during their election campaigns. Thawee’s lawyer took the legal action, claiming the pair had violated election laws by slandering his client when they spoke on rally stages in April and May. His lawyer submitted video clips of Democrat’s advisory chief Chuan’s and Sathit’s speeches on the campaigning on May 10thand April 27th as supporting evidence. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/palang-pracharath-candidate-sues-two-senior-democrats-for-slander/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-19 - 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.

3 former MPs given 9 month prison terms for letting other MPs use their ID cards Three former MPs of the Bhumjaithai party were sentenced to nine months in prison without suspension today (Thursday), after they were found guilty of allowing their colleagues to insert their ID cards on January 10th and 11th, 2020 during a parliamentary debate on the budget bill. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295256-3-former-mps-given-9-month-prison-terms-for-letting-other-mps-use-their-id-cards/

Three former MPs of the Bhumjaithai party were sentenced to nine months in prison without suspension today (Thursday), after they were found guilty of allowing their colleagues to insert their ID cards on January 10th and 11th, 2020 during a parliamentary debate on the budget bill. The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders also dismissed them from political office and stripped them of their rights to contest elections and to vote in elections for life. The three former MPs are Chalong Toedweerapong and Poomsit Kongmee, who represented Phatthalung province, and Natee Ratchakitprakarn, a former party-list MP. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/3-former-mps-given-9-month-prison-terms-for-letting-other-mps-use-their-id-cards/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Charter court strikes down decree to delay enforcement of anti-torture law Thailand’s Constitutional Court voted 8:1 today (Thursday) to ditch the government’s executive decree delaying the enforcement of the Act of Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance until October 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295254-charter-court-strikes-down-decree-to-delay-enforcement-of-anti-torture-law/

Thailand’s Constitutional Court voted 8:1 today (Thursday) to ditch the government’s executive decree delaying the enforcement of the Act of Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance until October 1st. The court ruled that the decree was unconstitutional as it does not comply with Section 172 (paragraph 1) of the Constitution. As a result of the ruling, the government’s executive decree has been unenforceable since February 22nd. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-strikes-down-decree-to-delay-enforcement-of-anti-torture-law/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

A drunk driver crashes sedan into crowd of people, 4 injured Photo via Facebook/ สุชาติ ขวัญใจ A drunk driver crashed his sedan into a group of pedestrians and motorcycles in front of Chanthaburi Technical College on Tuesday, May 16. The incident resulted in four injuries including three university students and one woman. One of the victims is in critical condition. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295252-a-drunk-driver-crashes-sedan-into-crowd-of-people-4-injured/

Photo via Facebook/ สุชาติ ขวัญใจ A drunk driver crashed his sedan into a group of pedestrians and motorcycles in front of Chanthaburi Technical College on Tuesday, May 16. The incident resulted in four injuries including three university students and one woman. One of the victims is in critical condition. The 65 year old drunk driver, Charoon, was captured on CCTV crashing his Honda City sedan into a group of pedestrians who were crossing the road. Fortunately, most of the pedestrians managed to evade the collision, but Charoon’s vehicle directly struck two motorcycles situated in the front. The two riders and one passenger managed to escape the crash but were injured. Charoon did not stop at the scene. He continued driving down the road at a high speed and dragged a motorcycle along the way with him. Suddenly, Charoon crashed into another victim, a female university student, Natharat, who was walking along the road. Charoon neglected to check on the victim and proceeded to drive until his car collided with a parked sedan. A traffic police officer in front of the college quickly followed Charoon and managed to arrest him and take him to a police station for further questioning. According to the police report, Charoon had a high amount of alcohol in his system. The test result showed that he had 285 milligrams of alcohol in his blood which is a lot higher than the legal limit of 50 milligrams in Thailand. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/a-drunk-driver-crashes-sedan-into-crowd-of-people-4-injured -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Woman and her motorcycle found badly burned in central Thailand Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวสด ทันข่าว Locals discovered a woman and her motorcycle badly burned in a rice field in the Sam Chook district of Suphan Buri province in central Thailand. Her husband and relatives believe she was murdered. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295251-woman-and-her-motorcycle-found-badly-burned-in-central-thailand/

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวสด ทันข่าว Locals discovered a woman and her motorcycle badly burned in a rice field in the Sam Chook district of Suphan Buri province in central Thailand. Her husband and relatives believe she was murdered. An officer from Nong Ya Sai Police Station investigated the scene at 10.30am yesterday after receiving notification from locals. The area where the tragic event occurred is a desolate spot in the middle of the rice field with a small palm leaf shelter. In front of the shelter was an extinguished bonfire alongside the badly burned dead body of 31 year old Laongdao Chokbandit and her burnt-out motorcycle, a red Honda Scoopy. Laongdao suffered burn wounds from the head down to her chest and her right leg. The motorcycle was completely written off. Officers also discovered a white and red striped shirt, white shoes, an empty energy drink bottle, and a lighter. Laongdao’s husband, Wattana Chan-am, revealed to the police that his wife informed him that morning that she would go buy food and had only 100 baht on her. She did not return home. Wattana believes his wife was murdered. He added that they had no conflicts in their relationship or with others. He did not believe that the incident was a suicide but revealed that Laongdao said something strange two weeks ago. Laongdao said… Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/woman-and-her-motorcycle-found-badly-burned-in-central-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Former transport minister crashes yet again in Thailand PHOTO via Sanook Thailand‘s former transport minister Tawee Kraikupt – father of controversial politician Pareena Kraikupt – was involved in his fourth car accident in four years yesterday in Ratchaburi province, sparking concerns that the 85 year old should no longer be behind the wheel. He claims he cannot remember the collision. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295250-former-transport-minister-crashes-yet-again-in-thailand/

PHOTO via Sanook Thailand‘s former transport minister Tawee Kraikupt – father of controversial politician Pareena Kraikupt – was involved in his fourth car accident in four years yesterday in Ratchaburi province, sparking concerns that the 85 year old should no longer be behind the wheel. He claims he cannot remember the collision. A Mercedes Benz driver reported that he was driving along the middle lane of the three-lane Srisuriyawong Road, near Ratchaburi City Hall, when a white sedan in the left lane suddenly made a right turn and crashed into the rear left side of the Mercedes. The victim was unaware that the driver who hit him was Tawee Kraikupt because the ex-minister failed to stop at the scene and drove off. Tawee later told the police that he was on his way to the air conditioning shop and was unaware of the collision. Tawee’s daughter Pareena Kraikupt, former Palang Pracharath MP, already sought lawyers’ help to confiscate her father’s driving license once before after he crashed his car into a pickup truck in Nakhon Pathom province, central Thailand, last year. Netizens advised her to find him a driver. Pareena said… “I want to ask any great lawyer about what to do in this case to stop my father from driving a car, as the car is not mine and my father refuses to listen to me. He refuses to listen to family members.” “I am worried. This news could be reported but I want to thank the media today for not bullying my father because those who have an old father will understand me.” Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ex-minister-tawee-kaikupt-involved-in-another-car-crash-unaware-of-collision-2 -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Police in southern Thailand accused of extorting 230,000 baht Photo via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้ A Thai man accused officers from La Mae Police Station in the southern province of Chumphon of extorting 230,000 baht from him. He said he was falsely charged during a random road checkpoint inspection. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295249-police-in-southern-thailand-accused-of-extorting-230000-baht/

Photo via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้ A Thai man accused officers from La Mae Police Station in the southern province of Chumphon of extorting 230,000 baht from him. He said he was falsely charged during a random road checkpoint inspection. Suwit Khamjean met with his lawyer yesterday to address the issue and took the opportunity to share his story with the media. Urging news outlets to spread awareness, Suwit hopes to catch the attention of the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) regarding his complaint. Suwit, who owns a garage in Surat Thani province, recounted the events of Friday, May 12 when he was en route to Bangkok, transporting a pickup car on a trailer to his brother’s garage. Upon reaching the checkpoint in Chumphon, he was instructed to halt for inspection. Suwit cooperated and provided all the necessary documents, but to his dismay, it wasn’t sufficient. According to Suwit, the officers informed him that he could not proceed with his journey unless the actual owner of the car accompanied him. Suwit tried to explain that the pickup belonged to one of his customers and that it was impractical to contact the customer in the middle of the night. Suwit said he made a call to a lawyer to ask for suggestions. He said he ended up transferring 30,000 baht to the officers to continue the journey. He said this incident marked the breaking point for him, prompting him to take a stand against the extortion he had endured. Suwit claimed that he had been extorted twice before, amounting to 230,000 baht. He disclosed that he gave the police 160,000 baht two years ago. The second extortion occurred on March 4 of last year, but he did not mention how much he had paid. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/police-in-southern-thailand-accused-of-extorting-230000-baht -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Senate panel to study Move Forward party’s PM candidate A senate committee set up a working panel on Thursday to study controversial issues related to Move Forward’s leader and potential prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat, including his anti-establishment position. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295248-senate-panel-to-study-move-forward-party’s-pm-candidate/

A senate committee set up a working panel on Thursday to study controversial issues related to Move Forward’s leader and potential prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat, including his anti-establishment position. The Senate committee on political development and public participation will complete its work in one month and submit the results to the Election Commission (EC), said committee member Chadej Insawang. Pita’s party won the largest share of parliamentary seats in the recent general election, making him eligible to be the country’s prime minister. He is in the process of forming a coalition to govern, which could amass a voting bloc of 313 votes in the House. He needs 376 members in a joint sitting to vote for him to become the prime minister. Pita is facing another obstacle on his path to the premiership, as the EC is investigating an allegation that Pita holds 42,000 shares in ITV Plc, which is a media firm. The Constitution prohibits owners or shareholders of media firms from running for political office. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/senate-panel-to-study-move-forward-partys-pm-candidate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

AstraZeneca Thailand Appoints Roman Ramos as Country President Bangkok – AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd., a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Roman Ramos as Country President. In his new role, Roman will be responsible for overseeing AstraZeneca’s strategy and operations in commercial, medical, and regulatory affairs in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295247-astrazeneca-thailand-appoints-roman-ramos-as-country-president/

Bangkok – AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd., a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Roman Ramos as Country President. In his new role, Roman will be responsible for overseeing AstraZeneca’s strategy and operations in commercial, medical, and regulatory affairs in Thailand. Roman brings with him a wealth of experience in commercial management across multiple therapeutic areas, as well as a track record of outstanding business results and sustained market leadership positions across regions. He joined AstraZeneca in 2016 as Core Brands Business Unit Head in Mexico, where he led the Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) business unit to become No. 1 in the country’s respiratory market for the first time in company history. He then took on the role of R&I International Commercial Director in Switzerland, where he led a cross-functional effort among 12 markets to shape local policies and transform asthma care. During his tenure, the unit’s primary and specialty care portfolios grew significantly across the region, from 9% in 2021 to 21% in 2022. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/18/astrazeneca-thailand-appoints-roman-ramos-as-country-president/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Move Forward Party policies to boost retail, banking, and tourism stocks Image courtesy of Bangkok Post The new coalition government led by the Move Forward Party is expected to have a positive impact on retail, banking, and tourism stocks, as per analysts. The party’s policies aim to enhance the economy’s efficiency by reducing monopolies and increasing welfare for all, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS). The sectors likely to benefit from these policies include retail, tourism, transport, electronics, banking, and hospitals. However, hotel, restaurant, energy, leasing, and construction sectors may not fare as well under the party’s policy direction. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295246-move-forward-party-policies-to-boost-retail-banking-and-tourism-stocks/

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post The new coalition government led by the Move Forward Party is expected to have a positive impact on retail, banking, and tourism stocks, as per analysts. The party’s policies aim to enhance the economy’s efficiency by reducing monopolies and increasing welfare for all, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS). The sectors likely to benefit from these policies include retail, tourism, transport, electronics, banking, and hospitals. However, hotel, restaurant, energy, leasing, and construction sectors may not fare as well under the party’s policy direction. “Sectors that should benefit from the policies of the Move Forward Party are retail, tourism, transport, electronics, banking, and hospitals,” stated ASPS, with beneficiaries including Central Pattana (CPN), Home Product Center (HMPRO), COM 7, Srinanaporn Marketing (SNNP), KCE Electronics (KCE), Nex Point (NEX), Krungthai Bank (KTB), and Kasikornbank (KBANK). On the other hand, power conglomerates such as Gunkul Engineering (GUNKUL), Gulf Energy Development (GULF), B.Grimm Power (BGRIM), and Global Power Synergy (GPSC) are likely to be negatively affected, according to ASPS. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/move-forward-party-policies-to-boost-retail-banking-and-tourism-stocks -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Bangkok Airways to revive flights to Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand Mae Hong Son Airport in northern Thailand became a ghost town after Nok Air scrapped the only remaining commercial route to the airport last month. But much to the delight of local tourism operators, Bangkok Airways is planning to revive flights to the province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295244-bangkok-airways-to-revive-flights-to-mae-hong-son-northern-thailand/