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Police escorted the accused man, Mr Yutthana Madee or ‘Ai Jab’, as the Criminal Court ordered his detention at Bangkok Remand Prison when family members and the police objected to a bail request. He faced charges connected with the brutal killing of his granddaughter, the use of illegal narcotics and the concealment of her body. The Ministry of Justice has offered to expedite assistance to the distraught family of the young girl who met a brutal end at the hands of a family loved one. Her grandfather was taken to Bangkok Remand Prison after police and family members strongly objected to a bail request on Thursday. The Criminal Court on Thursday denied bail to a middle-aged grandfather who appeared before it on charges in connection with the brutal murder of his granddaughter in the city last Sunday. The case has caused public outrage and shock in the city prompting the Ministry of Justice to encourage the distraught family to apply for compensation under 2001 legislation for the victims in criminal cases. A grandfather who murdered his young granddaughter was denied bail by the Criminal Court sitting in the Ratchadapesik road area of Bangkok on Thursday when brought before it charged in connection with her death. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/07/07/grandpa-charged-with-granddaughters-death-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-07-08 - 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.

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate by Joseph O' Connor Apart from some good news delivered this week by Mr Wichanun Niwatjinda (right) of the Ministry of Commerce in Bangkok on inflation in Thailand, which is on track to be the lowest in the ASEAN bloc, there are clear warning signals from the economy. Capital continues to flow out of the country. A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the political signs suggest this may not be the case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300072-politicians-skating-on-thin-ice-as-the-economy-may-not-be-able-to-withstand-a-political-stalemate/

Apart from some good news delivered this week by Mr Wichanun Niwatjinda (right) of the Ministry of Commerce in Bangkok on inflation in Thailand, which is on track to be the lowest in the ASEAN bloc, there are clear warning signals from the economy. Capital continues to flow out of the country. A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the political signs suggest this may not be the case. Another potential positive is good news this week from the Ministry of Commerce with Thailand on target for the 6th lowest rate of inflation in the world and the lowest cost of living rise in the ten-member ASEAN bloc in Southeast Asia. Thailand is already experiencing capital outflows and falling confidence as a result of rising political instability with a clear warning now coming from the country’s financial and investment markets that a protracted battle to elect a new Prime Minister after parliament meets for that purpose on Thursday, July 13th will see further sell-offs with a political stalemate threatening to dangerously exacerbate already serious problems facing the economy with disturbing setbacks in China, a volatile currency, a slowdown in manufacturing and real concern that the country’s inflated level of private banking debt may be a balloon on the verge of popping. Investors in Thailand are watching the country’s tense political process play out very carefully with investment professionals predicting that the course of events over the next few weeks linked to the formation of a government, will have a direct impact on capital flows into and out of the country. by Joseph O' Connor #news Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/07/07/politics-skating-on-thin-ice-with-economy-warnings-financial-markets-election-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-07-08 - 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.

Mae Sai District Chief Transferred Over Sex Trafficking Of Teen Girls by TNR Staff One of the two karaoke bars on the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai raided by officials, above, and one of the teenage girls found there. Photo: MNG Online IMMEDIATELY transferred today (July 7) were the chief and deputy chief of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district after raids of two karaoke lounges on the Thai-Myanmar border found girls younger than 18 years of age serving customers with this being illegal sex trafficking of minors, MNG Online said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300071-mae-sai-district-chief-transferred-over-sex-trafficking-of-teen-girls/

One of the two karaoke bars on the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai raided by officials, above, and one of the teenage girls found there. Photo: MNG Online IMMEDIATELY transferred today (July 7) were the chief and deputy chief of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district after raids of two karaoke lounges on the Thai-Myanmar border found girls younger than 18 years of age serving customers with this being illegal sex trafficking of minors, MNG Online said. Mr. Manrat Rattanasukhon, director-general of Interior Ministry’s Provincial Administration Department, transferred Mr. Narongphon Kidread, Mae Sai’s district chief, and Mr. Chakrin Tangpipatsub, the deputy chief, to the head office. Yesterday Chiang Rai Governor Puttipong Sirimat had transferred Mai Sai’s two deputy chiefs, with Chakrin being one of them and the other Mr. Chitkit Thiwongkwiang, to assist with administrative work at the provincial head office. by TNR Staff #news Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/07/mae-sai-district-chief-transferred-over-sex-trafficking-of-teen-girls/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-08 - 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.

Pita Should Be Given Just One Chance Of Being Voted For PM: Settha By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister Settha Taweesin. Photo: Thai Rath PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Settha Taweesin suggested today (July 7) Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat be given just one chance of being voted head of government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300070-pita-should-be-given-just-one-chance-of-being-voted-for-pm-settha/

PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Settha Taweesin suggested today (July 7) Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat be given just one chance of being voted head of government. Settha, known as personally close to deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, advised Pita be given just one chance of being voted prime minister during a joint House/Senate session scheduled for July 13 and that the Move Forward leader should not be given a second chance scheduled for July 19. His comments apparently contrasted with those earlier made by House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha who insisted that Pita be given a second chance if he eventually fails to get enough support from the MPs and senators in the first round of joint voting. Given a combined force of 312 MPs on his side, Pita will need at least 64 more votes from non-coalition MPs and senators to make a minimum of 376 votes of support as required by law. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister Settha Taweesin. Photo: Thai Rath #news Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/07/pita-should-be-given-just-once-chance-of-being-voted-for-pm-settha/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-08 - 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.

Unidentified Foreign Tourist Seriously Injured After Car Overturns in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – An unidentified foreign tourist has sustained severe injuries after their car overturned in Kamala. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300069-unidentified-foreign-tourist-seriously-injured-after-car-overturns-in-phuket/

Phuket – An unidentified foreign tourist has sustained severe injuries after their car overturned in Kamala. Emergency responders told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the accident earlier this week on the Kamala – Patong Road in Kamala. They arrived at the scene to find the unidentified male foreign tourist lying near the overturned car. He had sustained rib injuries and he was taken to a nearby hospital. By Goongnang Suksawat #news Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/07/08/unidentified-foreign-tourist-seriously-injured-after-car-overturns-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-07-08 - 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.

Bar in Phuket Raided A Second Time for Allegedly Illegally Opening By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A bar in Thalang was raided for the second time in a few months following anonymous complaints for allegedly opening past the legal closing time of 2:00 A.M. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300068-bar-in-phuket-raided-a-second-time-for-allegedly-illegally-opening/

Phuket – A bar in Thalang was raided for the second time in a few months following anonymous complaints for allegedly opening past the legal closing time of 2:00 A.M. A team from the Thalang Police raided a bar in Sri Soonthorn at 3:16 A.M (July 7th) after they received a complaint from a concerned citizen that the bar was open past the legal closing time. By Goongnang Suksawat #news Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/07/08/bar-in-phuket-raided-a-second-time-for-allegedly-illegally-opening/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-07-08 - 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.

Foreign Man Climbs Famous Chalong Temple and Jumps By Goongnang Suksawat Chalong – An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket’s most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300067-foreign-man-climbs-famous-chalong-temple-and-jumps/

Chalong – An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket’s most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple. The Chalong Police were notified of the incident at 5:20 P.M. on Friday (July 7th) at the Chalong Temple (Chaithararam Temple) in Chalong which is the most famous temple in Phuket. Police, rescue workers, and the Phuket Express arrived at a pagoda inside the temple to find the male foreigner on top of the pagoda which is about six stories high off the ground. By Goongnang Suksawat #news Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/07/07/foreign-man-climbs-famous-chalong-temple-and-threatens-to-jump/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-07-08 - 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.

From jailbird to jailbreaker: Former inmate’s knife attack shocks Chiang Mai district by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Daorung Sinnok and กูรู้.. โลกรู้ Thai police arrested a former jailbird after he attacked a 66 year old neighbour with a knife in the Mea Pong district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The habitual criminal’s younger sister expressed pride in her brother before he left for jail. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300066-from-jailbird-to-jailbreaker-former-inmate’s-knife-attack-shocks-chiang-mai-district/

Thai police arrested a former jailbird after he attacked a 66 year old neighbour with a knife in the Mea Pong district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The habitual criminal’s younger sister expressed pride in her brother before he left for jail. In the early hours of Saturday, July 1, the 66 year old victim, Prachan Khameye, was found covered in blood after the brutal knife attack at his house following the assault by his 36 year old neighbour, Chaiya Tana. Prachan had multiple stab wounds to his body and a serious wound to his neck. Chaiya then fled from the scene after the knife attack and hid in a nearby forest. Last night the brutal recidivist contacted a close friend for help. His 34 year old friend, Boonrod, however, managed to persuade Chaiya to surrender to the police. Related news During questioning at Mae Pong Police Station, Chaiya revealed that he was drinking alcohol with his wife at home when Prachan, who lived only 100 metres away, joined them. Chaiya then requested Prachan repay a debt which made Prachan angry. He then got up and returned home. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Daorung Sinnok and กูรู้.. โลกรู้ #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/from-jailbird-to-jailbreaker-former-inmates-knife-attack-shocks-chiang-mai-district -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-08 - 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 Senior Immigration Officer Vows to Purge the Country of All Overstayers Within Three Months By Tanakorn Panyadee Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan held a seminar on Thursday, July 6th, to equip immigration officers with the necessary skills to effectively address the issue of overstayers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300065-thai-senior-immigration-officer-vows-to-purge-the-country-of-all-overstayers-within-three-months/

Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan held a seminar on Thursday, July 6th, to equip immigration officers with the necessary skills to effectively address the issue of overstayers. Overstaying is when someone stays past the date of their legal visa without permission from Thai Immigration. Within the next three months, the number of overstayers should be reduced to zero, as they are more likely to engage in criminal activities, which can adversely affect Thailand’s tourism industry, Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat said. He added that the immigration bureau would also develop complex investigative strategies to reach this goal of zero by focusing on dismantling networks involved in smuggling foreign individuals into the country. Immigration officers would be deployed regularly to conduct on-site passport checks at places, especially entertainment venues nationwide, and businesses would be required to report the accommodation of foreign individuals to the officers. Thai law allows random checks of foreign nationals to ensure they are legally residing within the Kingdom. It is also the law to have legal identification on one’s person at all times. By Tanakorn Panyadee #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/07/thai-senior-immigration-officer-vows-to-purge-the-country-of-all-overstayers-within-three-months/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-08 - 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: Loose Bolts Led To Horrific Accident At Don Mueang Airport: Academic by TNR Staff A KASETSART University academic said the accident at Don Mueang Airport whereby a female passenger’s left leg was severed till the knee after it was swallowed by a moving walkway was caused by loose bolts holding down a metal plate at the end of the conveyor belt, Naewna and Matichon newspapers said Friday (July 7). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300041-leg-lost-in-transit-thai-professor-reveals-investigation-into-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18189659

Loose Bolts Led To Horrific Accident At Don Mueang Airport: Academic by TNR Staff A KASETSART University academic said the accident at Don Mueang Airport whereby a female passenger’s left leg was severed till the knee after it was swallowed by a moving walkway was caused by loose bolts holding down a metal plate at the end of the conveyor belt, Naewna and Matichon newspapers said Friday (July 7). At around 8.30 a.m. on June 29 the unidentified 57-year-old female passenger who was travelling to Nakhon Si Thammarat was proceeding through the Southern Corridor between piers 4-5 in Terminal 2 when hit by the accident. Dr. Weerachai Phutdhawong, a professor at Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, said in a Facebook post that a meeting was held about this incident at Don Mueang Airport yesterday with 80% progress made and in a nutshell a conclusion was reached that it was an accident. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/07/loose-bolts-led-to-horrific-accident-at-don-mueang-airport-academic/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-08 - 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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Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport Photo via Facebook/ Weerachai Phutdhawong A professor from Kasetsart University in Thailand provided a media update on the investigation into an escalator accident that resulted in a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300041-leg-lost-in-transit-thai-professor-reveals-investigation-into-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/

Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon is scheduled to have a meeting with House speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, today (Friday) to discuss the possibility of allowing sufficient time for the party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate to present his vision speech and to allow MPs and senators to question him about the party’s more controversial policies. Pita seeks more time to clarify controversial policies in first PM selection sitting Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300054-pita-seeks-more-time-to-clarify-controversial-policies-in-first-pm-selection-sitting/ #news

Future PM Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand, stating full democracy is back by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ and Twitter/ @taylorswift13 The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300005-future-pm-pita-invites-taylor-swift-to-thailand-stating-full-democracy-is-back/

The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Taylor Swift shows are among the most eagerly anticipated concerts among Thai fans. The latest queen of pop recently announced a world tour, The Eras Tour 2024, but Thailand is not included on the list. Her Asian stops are limited to Japan and Singapore. Thailand’s connection with Taylor Swift goes back nine years ago when she launched “The Red Tour Live in Bangkok 2014” at the Impact Arena Mueang Thong Thani on June 9 of 2014. The tickets, which ranged from 2,000 to 6,500 baht, were all sold out within an hour. Unfortunately, about two weeks before a note was sung, the concert was cancelled due to the political coup on Thai Swifties have shed nine years of tears waiting for the 33 year old songstress to return. Swift has six dates in Singapore next year, from March 2 to 3 and March 7 to 9. The future PM of Thailand, Pita, a Taylor Swift fan, begged her to come back to the Land of Smiles. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ and Twitter/ @taylorswift13 #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/future-pm-pita-invites-taylor-swift-to-thailand-stating-full-democracy-is-back -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-07 - 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 House Speaker defends Prawit as outgoing deputy PM naps in parliament By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/ท่านผู้นำฮาเฮ Former House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has rushed to defend Prawit Wongsuwan, after he was seemingly pictured asleep in parliament, and not for the first time. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300003-former-house-speaker-defends-prawit-as-outgoing-deputy-pm-naps-in-parliament/