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Pattaya, Thailand-The body of missing German businessman Hans Peter Mack, 62, was found in a rental home in Pattaya last evening and was confirmed early this morning, July 11th, 2023 around 12:30 AM by Banglamung officials. First, you can catch up on our previous coverage of the week-long search for Mr. Mack and the three million baht reward that had been offered for his safe return here. Mr. Mack’s body was found in a large freezer in a rental home in the Chokchai Garden Home 1 Village in Pattaya which police targeted following reviewing leads they had been investigating throughout the last 24 hours and CCTV that showed the freezer being transported in a black pickup truck by what appeared to be foreign nationals. Mr. Mack’s body had been cut into multiple pieces, according to forensic technicians, placed in black garbage bags, and stored in a freezer at the rental room. There was nobody present at the home at the time of the discovery, but neighbors said there had been until yesterday morning, July 10th, 2023. According to Mr. Rewat Rodchuen, 35 years old, a neighbor of the rental villa in question, the home had been occupied by a German friend of Mr. Mack, so far only identified as Olaf, who had been interviewed by police over the weekend regarding the disappearance of Mr. Mack. Olaf had reportedly lived in the home for about three months, according to Rewat. By Adam Judd #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/11/body-of-missing-german-businessman-hans-peter-mack-found-dismembered-in-freezer-in-pattaya-rental-home/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

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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/

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. #news Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300279-outgoing-thai-pm-found-guilty-of-neglect-of-duty-over-pm25-pollution/

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators by James Morris and Son Nguyen Mr Pita Limjaroenrat will be elected Prime Minister on Thursday with a significant number of votes from members of the Thai Senate, according to the Move Forward Party Secretary-general Chaitawat Tulathon, who was speaking with reporters in parliament over the weekend as negotiations with members of the Senate continue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300242-move-forward-leader-says-pita-will-be-pm-despite-the-rumour-mill-and-some-vociferous-senators/

Mr Pita Limjaroenrat will be elected Prime Minister on Thursday with a significant number of votes from members of the Thai Senate, according to the Move Forward Party Secretary-general Chaitawat Tulathon, who was speaking with reporters in parliament over the weekend as negotiations with members of the Senate continue. Key Move Forward Party leader holds to his belief that the Upper House will support Mr Pita Limjaroenrat to the extent required on Thursday to elect him as Prime Minister. With intensive talks ongoing Mr Chaitawat Tulathon says media reports have understated the more constructive nature of the upper house. As a historic week in Thai politics dawns with reports already filtering in of possible dramatic developments in the coming days, the Secretary-general of the Move Forward Party, Mr Chaitawat Tulathon, has been speaking about his hopes that the nomination of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister before a joint meeting of parliament on Thursday will be carried with the support or a large cadre of responsible upper house members who respect the vote of the May 14th General Election and are determined to uphold the democratic principle. Mr Chaitawat warned that press reports in the last few weeks have tended to amplify the opposition to Mr Pita. This week promises to be a historic one for Thai politics. Reports have emerged in the last 24 hours that a move will be made to have the Constitutional Court on Wednesday which may impact Thursday’s vote in Parliament for the election of Thailand’s next Prime Minister. by James Morris and Son Nguyen #news Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/07/10/move-forward-leader-says-pita-limjaroenrat-will-be-prime-minister/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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 scam gang member arrested trafficking Chinese man by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Police yesterday arrested a Thai man for his involvement in a human trafficking operation in Sa Kaeo. He attempted to traffic a Chinese man from Cambodia to a scam call centre gang in Myanmar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300241-thai-scam-gang-member-arrested-trafficking-chinese-man/

Police yesterday arrested a Thai man for his involvement in a human trafficking operation in of Sa Kaeo. He attempted to traffic a Chinese man from Cambodia to a scam call centre gang in Myanmar. Lamlukka Police Station officers in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok rescued the 41 year old Chinese man, Liw Haicook, from a highway in the province after he jumped out of a sedan to escape from the human trafficking gang. The Chinese victim informed police that he lived in the Hunan province of China and travelled to Cambodia in October of last year to work as a chef in a restaurant. However, Liw was lured into working as a call centre scammer and forced to swindle money from victims in the Cambodian coastal city of Sihanoukville. Those who failed to meet their targets would be subjected to electric shock treatment as a form of punishment. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-scam-gang-member-arrested-trafficking-chinese-man -- © 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.

Bangkok safeguarding students with fences around homeless-haunted buildings by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Thatri Jintawijit Facebook. In order to safeguard the students of Satriwithaya School in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has erected fences around a number of deserted buildings that have been used as makeshift homes by the city’s homeless. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300240-bangkok-safeguarding-students-with-fences-around-homeless-haunted-buildings/

In order to safeguard the students of Satriwithaya School in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has erected fences around a number of deserted buildings that have been used as makeshift homes by the city’s homeless. This measure follows the widespread online sharing of worrying images portraying homeless individuals occupying spaces on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, near the school. Countering concerns raised by a multitude of parents regarding their children’s security, Ekwaranyu Amrapan, spokesperson for the BMA, announced yesterday that personnel from the Phra Nakhon District Office have surveyed the area around the school and constructed fences around several abandoned structures nearby. One structure was the Suksapan shop, a government-owned stationery store that was decommissioned in February 2019. To further improve conditions in the area, the district office commissioned a group of street sweepers last Saturday to dispose of waste littering the area and thoroughly cleanse it. Amrapan specified that the primary concern driving parents was the fact that children were obliged to pass by these homeless communities on their way to catch a bus or while waiting for their parents to collect them after school. Amidst this, some well-wishers were found providing food to the homeless at night. Speaking to this, Amrapan pointed out that the BMA had designated two spots close by as official locations for arranging food donations. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of Thatri Jintawijit Facebook. #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/bangkok-safeguarding-students-with-fences-around-homeless-haunted-buildings -- © 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.

4 Chinese passengers seriously injured in bus accident in Rayong by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ สามัญชน ผู้ชายมือสอง Four Chinese passengers yesterday suffered serious injuries in a bus accident in the eastern province of Rayong. The remaining 20 passengers, along with the two drivers and a tour guide, were fortunate to escape with mild injuries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300237-4-chinese-passengers-seriously-injured-in-bus-accident-in-rayong/

Four Chinese passengers yesterday suffered serious injuries in a bus accident in the eastern province of Rayong. The remaining 20 passengers, along with the two drivers and a tour guide, were fortunate to escape with mild injuries. The incident took place on Road No. 36 during heavy rain. The white Zunlong bus, carrying 27 people, was found flipped on its side on the side of the road. Four Chinese nationals, one man and three women, were trapped inside the vehicle. They sustained severe injuries including broken bones. Officers from Nikhom Pattana Police Station and a rescue team rushed the victims with severe injuries to hospital and provided first aid to other injured victims. One of the drivers, 45 year old Auttakorm Rongthong, reported that he had taken the Chinese tourists to Koh Samed, an island in Rayong. The accident occurred when he was taking tourists back to their accommodation in Pattaya. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ สามัญชน ผู้ชายมือสอง #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/4-chinese-passengers-seriously-injured-in-bus-accident-in-rayong -- © 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.

Morning Fire Guts Bar on Bangla Road in Patong, No Injuries By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A morning fire has damaged a bar on the Bangla Road in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300236-morning-fire-guts-bar-on-bangla-road-in-patong-no-injuries/

Patong – A morning fire has damaged a bar on the Bangla Road in Patong. Firefighters from the Patong Municipality were notified of the fire at 8:17 A.M. Monday morning (July 10th) at a small bar on the Bangla Road. Firefighters with four fire engines and The Phuket Express arrived at the scene. Mr. Chalermsak Maneesri, Mayor of Patong Municipality, was also present. Smoke was found around the Bangla Road area and the fire was found ablaze at a small bar in a row of similar establishments, although the exact name of the bar was not identified by Chalermsak. By Goongnang Suksawat #news Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/07/10/morning-fire-guts-bar-on-bangla-road-in-patong-no-injuries/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

UPDATE: Mystery at bay: Foreign trio grilled by police in German businessman’s vanishing act Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300230-mystery-at-bay-foreign-trio-grilled-by-police-in-german-businessman’s-vanishing-act/

Ceremony held to remember those who died during Tham Luang rescue A religious ceremony was held this morning (Monday) in front of Tham Luang cave, in the Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Mai, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the dramatic search and rescue mission for 12 members of the “Wild Boar” school footballer team and their coach, trapped inside the flooded cave from June 23rd toJuly 10th, 2018. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300234-ceremony-held-to-remember-those-who-died-during-tham-luang-rescue/

A religious ceremony was held this morning (Monday) in front of Tham Luang cave, in the Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Mai, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the dramatic search and rescue mission for 12 members of the “Wild Boar” school footballer team and their coach, trapped inside the flooded cave from June 23rd toJuly 10th, 2018. The ceremony was also held to pay respects to two members of the Thai Navy SEAL team who died during the rescue, Saman Kunan and Beirut Pakbara, the late Chiang Rai governor Narongsak Osottanakorn, who supervised the search and rescue operations, and Duangphet Promthep, one of the footballers who died in February this year while studying in Britain. The sombre ceremony was attended by 39 Buddhist monks and residents of Mae Sai district, as well as some members of the “Wild Boar” football team. #news Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ceremony-held-to-remember-those-who-died-during-tham-luang-rescue/ -- © 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.

Elderly Samut Prakan trader clears debts after land sale for over 10 million baht by Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Sanook. A 65 year old merchant from Samut Prakan pulled out all the stops to repay her debts. She successfully managed to sell her land for more than 10 million baht after praying to a monk. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300232-elderly-samut-prakan-trader-clears-debts-after-land-sale-for-over-10-million-baht/

A 65 year old merchant from Samut Prakan pulled out all the stops to repay her debts. She successfully managed to sell her land for more than 10 million baht after praying to a monk. The money was subsequently donated to a temple. The community curiously questioned her age and other numerologies, hoping it would prove lucky for them too. The woman, Worranuch Pinsak, found respite from her financial quandaries after selling her property which had been on the market for quite a while. The disposal occurred in quick succession following prayers to the monk ‘Luang Por Hamjan.’ Waranuch was relieved after being bogged down by debts and the pressures of her business spiralling downwards. The unforeseen sale allowed her to clear her financial obligations and save a portion of the proceeds for her old age, reported Sanook. This delightful change of fortune is believed to be the outcome of a sacred image of Luang Por Hamjan that was given to her. She was advised to chant and pray for celestial assistance, in return for which she vowed to contribute a part of the sales proceeds to a temple and also commission a holy statue as an offering, should she successfully sell her land. by Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Sanook. #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/central-thailand/65-year-old-samut-prakan-trader-clears-debts-after-land-sale-for-over-10-million-baht -- © 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.

Mystery at bay: Foreign trio grilled by police in German businessman’s vanishing act by Petch Petpailin Two foreign men were under questioning | Photo via KomChadLuek Officers from Nong Prue Police Station questioned two foreign men and a woman in connection with the disappearance of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The investigation was prompted by the discovery of a suspicious financial transaction. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300230-mystery-at-bay-foreign-trio-grilled-by-police-in-german-businessman’s-vanishing-act/

Officers from Nong Prue Police Station questioned two foreign men and a woman in connection with the disappearance of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The investigation was prompted by the discovery of a suspicious financial transaction. The 62 year old real estate tycoon left his house in his bronze/grey Mercedes-Benz with a registration number ญศ 7146. He wore a black shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. The last sighting of Mack was on July 4 at 12.41pm as he was driving his vehicle near Chaiyapruk Soi 3 Road in the Bang Lamong district of Chon Buri province. The location of his mobile phone signal was last traced to Sa Kaeo province in Isaan. The German businessman was reported missing after engaging in a discussion about a land transaction on Koh Samui, an island located in the southern province of Surat Thani. The value of the transaction was estimated to be 700 million baht. Hans Petter Ralter Mack | Photo via KomChadLuek The family filed a complaint with Nong Prue Police Station on July 5 and offered a reward of 100,000 baht to anyone who could locate his car, and 3 million baht to those who could provide information leading to the discovery of Mack Mack’s car was eventually found yesterday, July 9, in a condominium parking lot within the same area where he was last seen. The vehicle contained only a document in a green envelope and a pair of sandals. by Petch Petpailin Two foreign men were under questioning | Photo via KomChadLuek #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mystery-at-bay-foreign-trio-grilled-by-police-in-german-businessmans-vanishing-act -- © 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.

Thief Steals Bag from Sick Security Guard in Pattaya While He Rests His Eyes By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A thief stole a bag containing various valuable items from a 59-year-old security guard with hemiparesis in Pattaya on July 7th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300229-thief-steals-bag-from-sick-security-guard-in-pattaya-while-he-rests-his-eyes/

Pattaya — A thief stole a bag containing various valuable items from a 59-year-old security guard with hemiparesis in Pattaya on July 7th. The bag belonged to Mr. Surasak Mathes, a security guard of an unnamed apartment complex within Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 52 of Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. According to him, he was guarding an apartment complex while sitting on a bench in front of the premises. While he was resting his eyes, a male perpetrator, wearing black jeans and a black long-sleeved shirt, slowly approached him, grabbed his bag containing valuable items such as amulets, an ATM card, and important documents, and then fled. By Tanakorn Panyadee #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/09/thief-steals-bag-from-sick-security-guard-in-pattaya-while-he-rests-his-eyes/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Man Creates Rap Diss Against Noisy Teenagers and Ends Up Assaulted at Pattaya Skate Park By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Pattaya — A man in Pattaya had enough with a group of noisy teenage street motorbike racers and created a rap diss against them. Unfortunately, he ended up getting beaten for his creative efforts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300228-man-creates-rap-diss-against-noisy-teenagers-and-ends-up-assaulted-at-pattaya-skate-park/

Pattaya — A man in Pattaya had enough with a group of noisy teenage street motorbike racers and created a rap diss against them. Unfortunately, he ended up getting beaten for his creative efforts. The violent altercation took place at a skate park near Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya last night, July 8th. Sawang Boriboon rescuers and police from the Pattaya Police Station rushed to the scene upon receiving a notification of the crime. At the scene of the incident, the authorities discovered an injured person identified as Mr. Pongsapak Arampong, 18. The Thai man suffered blood-soaked wounds on his head and swollen bruises on his face and body. He was lying on the skate park floor surrounded by two of his friends. The rescue personnel performed basic medical treatment before urgently rushing him to the hospital. According to one of the victim’s friends, Mr. Thanaporn Krueasup, 18, he said he and his friends had arranged to meet and practice skateboarding in that particular area. By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/09/man-creates-rap-diss-against-noisy-teenagers-and-ends-up-assaulted-at-pattaya-skate-park/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.