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There’s been another bribery scandal in Thailand. A journalist has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly using her connections with a senior police officer to demand 14 million baht from a Chinese suspect in return for having charges against her dropped. National deputy police chief Surachate Hakparn revealed the arrest on Saturday, stating that Guo Rui, also known as Gegee, exploited her working relationship with the police to demand bribes. https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/journalist-arrested-for-demanding-330k-bribe-to-drop-charges-in-thailand-2

Would be helpful to know exactly where you are. South of the island, what island?

This is something we already know.

And yet another thread on the election. Just waiting for the next one which should be very soon.

The deputy director-general of the Excise Department stated that the department’s liquor policy is in line with the Move Forward Party‘s Progressive Liquor Act. The proposed Act aims to liberalise liquor production, allowing both small and large producers to enter the market. https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/excise-department-supports-move-forward-partys-progressive-liquor-act

#BREAKING: @EctThailand has released the FINAL OFFICIAL results of #ThaiElection23. @MFPThailand remains at the top with the most seats, but loses one to @khonbhumjaithai after a recount in a constituency in Prachinburi. #ผลการเลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง66 #เลือกตั้ง2566 https://twitter.com/SaksithCNA/status/1661649873719160833

Nearly a week later this guy hasn't been caught or if he has, was it just a B500 fine, slap on the hand and a wai. As I said previously, join the Bentley driver. Sickening.

The UK inflation rate has fallen sharply, reaching single figures for the first time since August. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65682243

That's for sure and so it will continue.

Palang Pracharat wind up denied by Prawit - Thai Examiner Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan described as ‘fake news’ reports he planned to resign Palang Pracharat leader and disband the party. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/05/23/palang-pracharat-wind-up-denied-by-prawit-fake-news-pheu-thai-supports-pita/

Add this to the not to be heard of again Bentley driver.

Pravit Rojanaphruk @PravitR Ran into undercover special branch police contact on way out from MOU presser at Conrad Hotel. He said deep state will not let Pita become PM bcoz MFP supporters verbally very abusive towards monarchy. Coup later a possibility. https://twitter.com/PravitR/status/1660622159310626816

Whatever the problem may be, I hope all goes well for you.

Bhumjai Thai leader Anutin Charnveerakul denies he's in a talk in Hong Kong to form an alternative coalition with Pheu Thai with Thaksin as rumoured. He posted a pic of himself & his wife at a hotel as a "proof" https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1660484994543030272

Until visas, extensions and overstay problems set in.

Ousted & fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinwatra tweeted Mon, 9 yrs after May 22, 2014 coup led by Gen Prayut, that Thais have spoken during last week's election that "they won't put up with those who illegitimately came to power any longer" https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1660478748045762563

It wont be the unelected senators that derail the party, it will be Pita's media shares holding/ownership ruling by the EC which, according to the B.P, is expected soon.

Matthew Tostevin @TostevinM Thailand can be more influential than any country in Myanmar as it suffers disaster and conflict under junta rule. @Pita_MFPcould signal a break with the cosy old relationship of soldier-politicians to set a new direction. https://twitter.com/TostevinM/status/1660268674811322368 Pita Limjaroenrat @Pita_MFP · My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Myanmar today, especially those who lost their lives, families and homes from the Cyclone Mocha. I call on the Thai caretaker government and the international community to expedite the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the Cyclone, with priorities given to those in dire need first. This is in line with my new foreign policy agenda as PM-Elect.

Anti-establishment activists plan to rally in front of the parliament this Tuesday at 5pm, to put pressure on the Senate not to vote against Move Forward party’s Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s 30th prime minister. More: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-anti-establishment-activists-plan-rally-on-tuesday-to-pressure-senate/

Further in depth article on Khun Pita https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/asia/thailand-pita-limjaroenrat-election.html

Upakit Pachariyangkun (Thai: อุปกิต ปาจรียางกูร; also spelt Uppakit Pachareeyangkun; born 28 October 1961) is a Thai businessman and senator, known for serving as chairman of United Power of Asia and Allure Group.[1] He was appointed by Thailand's military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order, as a Senator of Thailand on May 24, 2019.[2][3] In 2019, Upakit declared assets worth US$52 million, making him Thailand's wealthiest senator. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upakit_Pachariyangkun

Possibly 1 unelected senator down and 249 remaining.

Made in China...says it all really.

Not now.

Heartbroken man exposed as thief and drug addict The tale of the heartbroken Thai man has taken a shocking turn. He was not the heartbroken man he presented, but allegedly a drug addict and a thief wanted by the police. https://thethaiger.com/news/national/heartbroken-man-exposed-as-thief-and-drug-addict