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Mini Cooper Crashes into School Bus, 15 Students Injured. Porsche Crashes into Store Picture: Sanook In a shocking incident on the road, two cars were racing each other when a Mini Cooper collided with a school bus, resulting in injuries to 15 students. Simultaneously, the Porsche involved in the race crashed through the storefront. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298792-mini-cooper-crashes-into-school-bus-15-students-injured-as-porsche-crashes-into-store/

In a shocking incident on the road, two cars were racing each other when a Mini Cooper collided with a school bus, resulting in injuries to 15 students. Simultaneously, the Porsche involved in the race crashed through the storefront. The high-speed race between the cars escalated as they sped down the road. However, they lost control, colliding with each other and veering across lanes, crashing into the barricade separating the parallel lanes meant for student transportation. This caused several students to sustain minor injuries, luckily avoiding any life-threatening conditions. Eyewitnesses in the neighborhood reported that both drivers were racing at high speeds, with several residents observing the incident. The race came to an abrupt end with significant damage. Yesterday (June 23)Chachoengsao City Police received a report of a traffic accident involving two vehicles, one being a school bus, on Highway 304 in Chachoengsao. The accident occurred near the front of a convenience store, just before reaching the PTT gas station at Mile 10, Bang Phai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao, reported Sanook. Picture: Sanook At the scene, an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, with a stainless steel frame covering the rear, was found overturned and lying sideways across the parallel lanes. The vehicle had the license plate number 7932 Chachoengsao. Additionally, a Mini Cooper, with the license plate number 7775 Bangkok, was parked diagonally in front, blocking both lanes of traffic, causing severe congestion, especially around the right side of the driver's door, where airbags were deployed. Furthermore, another vehicle involved in the accident was a Porsche, with the license plate number 9933 Bangkok, which crashed into the interior of a store selling fertilizer and betel leaves. It entered through the glass door, and in the process, a red motorcycle with the license plate number 4769 Chachoengsao, parked in front, was also swept inside. Picture: Sanook The injured individuals comprised a total of 15 people, including 13 students and one driver of the school bus, who drove a Mini Cooper. The majority of them sustained minor injuries, experiencing swelling and bruises throughout their bodies. Seven of the injured were immediately transported to Phutthasothorn Hospital. During the investigation, it was revealed that the Mini Cooper was driven by Mr. Krissatham Meth, 29 years old, while the Porsche was driven by Mr. Anuchit, 54 years old. The school bus was driven by Miss Nichanan, 30 years old. Picture: Sanook Picture: Sanook According to Mr. Sommai, 37 years old, the owner of the store selling betel leaves and fertilizer, he was having a meal at the front of his shop when the accident occurred. He was sitting at a table inside the shop, near the inner side. The car crashed into the betel leaves he was eating before colliding with the glass partition inside the store. Following the incident, cries of injured students were heard, prompting immediate assistance from bystanders before attending to the students. Picture gallery -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-24 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Picture: Sanook

Violent Clash Erupts at Skate Park in South Pattaya At 1 a.m. on June 24, 2023, Pattaya Municipal Radio Center received a distress call regarding a violent dispute resulting in serious injury. The incident occurred at skate park near Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298789-violent-clash-erupts-at-skate-park-in-south-pattaya/

At 1 a.m. on June 24, 2023, Pattaya Municipal Radio Center received a distress call regarding a violent dispute resulting in serious injury. The incident occurred at skate park near Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya. A group of over 20 young people gathered near Bali Hai. A 16-year-old boy was injured, lying in a pool of blood. Emergency services provided immediate first aid before urgently transporting him to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, reported 77kaoded. Upon questioning a 15-year-old female, referred to as "Sah" for privacy, it was found that she and her friends were attending a concert at Pattaya Beach. Picture: 77kaoded They encountered a rival group with whom they previously had a female-related dispute. They had agreed to meet at the skate park to resolve their issues. However, when another group of teenagers, boys aged 15-20, arrived in more than 20 cars and motorcycles, the situation escalated. Initial discussions fell through, leading to a brawl where the male victim was brutally beaten, with repeated kicks and punches to his head, resulting in his severe injuries. Despite her group's attempts to stop the violence, Sah, feeling overwhelmed, called the police. Law enforcement authorities are currently diligently working to gather crucial evidence, including witness testimonies and available surveillance footage, to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violent clash. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-24 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Immigration Bureau in Satun Helps Bedridden Indian Woman with her Visa Extension Picture: Siam Rath The Immigration Bureau in Satun has demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights by assisting a bedridden Indian woman with her visa extension process. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298785-immigration-bureau-in-satun-helps-bedridden-indian-woman-with-her-visa-extension/

The Immigration Bureau in Satun has demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights by assisting a bedridden Indian woman with her visa extension process. The woman's son, Mr. Ali, sought help from the Satun Immigration Bureau after his 73-year-old mother, recovering from heart surgery, found herself with an expired visa and unable to leave the country. Lacking knowledge of Thai immigration regulations, the family reached out for support, reported Siam Rath. In response, Pol. Lt. Col. Phanupak Yanakitprayurati, Director of the Immigration Bureau in Satun Province, personally visited their residence to assess the situation. Recognizing the woman's medical condition and the need to respect her human rights, the Satun Immigration Bureau granted her permission to remain in Thailand for medical treatment by extending her visa until the necessary procedures were completed. Mr. Ali expressed gratitude to the Satun Immigration Bureau for their assistance in facilitating his mother's visa extension. He commended their commitment to ensuring convenience and respecting human rights in such circumstances. Pol. Lt. Col. Phanupak Yanakitprayurati emphasized that individuals with questions or concerns about immigration laws and regulations could rely on the Satun Immigration Bureau for accurate information and guidance. Picture: Siam Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-24 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Why Pheu Thai’s thinking is democratically wrong By Tulsathit Taptim Coming from a man considered to be one of the top political thinkers, the idea that the second biggest party in a multiple-party system is traditionally required to fight with the biggest one in forming a government sounds more worrisome. If not more ridiculous, that is. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298784-why-pheu-thai’s-thinking-is-democratically-wrong/

Coming from a man considered to be one of the top political thinkers, the idea that the second biggest party in a multiple-party system is traditionally required to fight with the biggest one in forming a government sounds more worrisome. If not more ridiculous, that is. Even Phumtham Wechayachai, one of the Pheu Thai Party’s most powerful influencers, has pointed out himself that his political camp and Move Forward were not that far apart in terms of election wins. This made the deputy party leader’s assertion that Pheu Thai could have chosen to be a rival government-forming core more bewildering. No political textbook says Pheu Thai should have, and for good reason. Yet this type of thinking has spread throughout not just Pheu Thai’s highest hierarchy but also a considerable section of its support down to the grass roots. There is only one justification for a post-election rivalry between Move Forward and Pheu Thai, and that is if there are irreconcilable ideological differences between both parties. Truth, however, is that Pheu Thai is closer to Move Forward ideologically than to, say, Palang Pracharath. To say otherwise is ignoring what has been happening in Thailand over the past two decades. By Tulsathit Taptim Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/why-pheu-thais-thinking-is-democratically-wrong/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-24 - 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.

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya by James Morris and Son Nguyen Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai claimed that the dialogue held last Sunday and Monday between Myanmar junta representatives and officials from ASEAN countries, India and China, held in Pattaya, had produced constructive ideas while also insisting the talks were both routine and in Thailand’s national interest. Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand, other ASEAN countries and Southeast Asian foreign policy experts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298783-outgoing-foreign-minister-defends-his-two-days-of-regional-dialogue-with-myanmar-held-in-pattaya/

Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai claimed that the dialogue held last Sunday and Monday between Myanmar junta representatives and officials from ASEAN countries, India and China, held in Pattaya, had produced constructive ideas while also insisting the talks were both routine and in Thailand’s national interest. Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand, other ASEAN countries and Southeast Asian foreign policy experts. Nevertheless, Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai steadfastly insisted the move was in Thailand’s strategic interests. The last desperate efforts earlier this week by the outgoing government to bring the failing Burmese junta in from the cold appears to have backfired with key countries within the ASEAN bloc failing to take part and also making their displeasure known about the initiative. One Australian expert has described the two-day dialogue attended by officials from a handful of ASEAN countries, as well as India and China, as damaging and destructive to the ASEAN bloc. In the aftermath of the talks, however, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai defended the meetings that took place as an effort to preserve Thailand’s strategic interests given the country’s unique position as Myanmar’s neighbour with an extensive border. Mr Don also warned that as matters stood, the rising conflict there threatened regional stability and must be addressed. The outgoing government is facing criticism both at home and abroad over its sudden initiative launched last week to host an informal dialogue between the unrecognised Myanmar military junta and representatives from a handful of member ASEAN countries and other parties who agreed to attend the controversial two-day event in Pattaya held on Sunday and Monday last. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/06/23/foreign-minister-don-pramudwinai-defends-talks-with-myanmar/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-06-24 - 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.

Chuan: Party With Most MPs Should Get House Speaker Post by TNR Staff Former prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai speaking to reporters, June 23, 2023. Photo: Matichon FORMER prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai said that the party that obtained the most number of MPs should get both the premiership and the House speaker post with this referring to Move Forward which got 151 seats and Phue Thai 142 seats having tussled over the latter position. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298781-chuan-party-with-most-mps-should-get-house-speaker-post/

FORMER prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai said today (June 23) that the party that obtained the most number of MPs should get both the premiership and the House speaker post with this referring to Move Forward which got 151 seats and Phue Thai 142 seats having tussled over the latter position, Matichon newspaper said. Usually the largest and the second largest elected parties are on opposite sides of the aisle but this time they are both part of the coalition with this leading to a tug-of-war on which camp will get the House speaker post, Chuan said while registering as a Democrat MP at Parliament. Regarding concerns that whichever party gets the House speaker post will have an advantage in proposing draft laws and motions, Chuan pointed out this has no effect as the constitution says that the speaker has to be impartial and in his 55 years of political experience he has seen that regardless which party the speaker belonged to he has generally been impartial. by TNR Staff Top photo: Former prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai speaking to reporters, June 23, 2023. Photo: Matichon Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/06/23/chuan-party-with-most-mps-should-get-house-speaker-post/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-06-24 - 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.

Thais advised not to venture into conflict zones near Mae Hong Son border with Myanmar The Thai-Myanmar Border Command Centre, in Thailand’s northernmost Mae Hong Son province, issued a warning today (Friday), advising people not to venture into border areas in the Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts for their safety, as fighting between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels continues. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298780-thais-advised-not-to-venture-into-conflict-zones-near-mae-hong-son-border-with-myanmar/

The Thai-Myanmar Border Command Centre, in Thailand’s northernmost Mae Hong Son province, issued a warning today (Friday), advising people not to venture into border areas in the Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts for their safety, as fighting between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels continues. It said that Thailand is not involved in the conflict and will not support either side or allow them to use Thai territory for their benefit. It also urged the Thai media to check news reports for accuracy before publication or broadcast, in order not to cause public panic. The command centre reported that there are currently 4,085 refugees from Myanmar in two shelters on Thai soil, one in Ban Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district and the other in Mae Ngao sub-district in Khun Yuam district. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thais-advised-not-to-venture-into-conflict-zones-near-mae-hong-son-border-with-myanmar/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-24 - 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: Fire Extinguisher That Exploded Did Not Have A Safety Valve by TNR Staff The fire extinguisher that exploded at Rajavinit Mathayom School. Photo: Thai Rath POLICE said a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher that exploded during a fire drill at a secondary school in Bangkok killing one student and injuring 29 others was a reusable one but not fitted with a safety valve, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/?do=findComment&comment=18162618

Update: Fire Extinguisher That Exploded Did Not Have A Safety Valve by TNR Staff The fire extinguisher that exploded at Rajavinit Mathayom School. Photo: Thai Rath POLICE said a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher that exploded during a fire drill at a secondary school in Bangkok killing one student and injuring 29 others was a reusable one but not fitted with a safety valve, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said. Metropolitan Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsawang said it was likely that staff from the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department who were showing fire-fighting techniques to the students and teachers of Rajavinit Mathayom School in Dusit district had filled more gas and placed the extinguisher in the sun with the heat causing the pressure to expand and as there was no safety valve it then exploded. The blast occurred during the second of three rounds of fire-fighting training undertaken by this department. However during the second session the fire extinguisher exploded while some students were participating in the demonstration killing the sixth grade male student and injuring five other students with one of them in serious condition with wounds on his arms and legs. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/06/23/update-fire-extinguisher-that-exploded-did-not-have-a-safety-valve/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-06-24 - 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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Wave of disapproval: Krabi residents make waves as foreign men scale tsunami tower in unruly act Photo via ThaiRath Residents in the southern province of Krabi condemned two foreign men for their unruly behaviour. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298765-wave-of-disapproval-krabi-residents-make-waves-as-foreign-men-scale-tsunami-tower-in-unruly-act/

Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015 Four Thai nationals will face charges in a Malaysian court on Friday over the 2015 discovery of mass graves and suspected human trafficking camps at the country’s border with Thailand, Malaysia‘s home affairs minister said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298753-malaysia-to-charge-thai-nationals-over-mass-graves-trafficking-camps-found-in-2015/

BANGKOK – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill at Rajavinit Mathayom School in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/

One student dies, several injured during fire drill at Bangkok school One student was killed and several others were injured when a fire extinguisher burst during a fire evacuation drill, being held this morning (Friday) at the Rachawinit High School on Phitsanuloke Road in Bangkok. Anusorn Pongkesa, an emergency worker, said after the incident that he suspects that the fire extinguisher tank was old and had been exposed to hot sunlight for hours. Another emergency worker from the Ruamkatanyu foundation, Anyawut Phoampai, said that fire extinguisher cylinders are usually equipped with a valve, which will automatically activate if the pressure inside the tank gets too high. He said there might be have been a technical problem with the mechanism, resulting in the tank bursting. The deceased and other injured students were rushed to the nearest hospital, as police from Nang Lerng police station arrived at the school to investigate the incident. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/one-student-dies-several-injured-during-fire-drill-at-bangkok-school/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-24 - 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.

Student Killed in Gas Explosion During Fire Drill BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/

11.22 a.m. Urgently rehearsing the plan and failing to become a real event #Suddenly there was an explosion at the school. A Co2 fire extinguisher explodes during a fire drill. One student was killed and five were injured inside Ratwinit Matthayom School on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitralada Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok. Area of responsibility of Nang Loeng Police Station #Where's the security? Picture from: join the gratitude Source: Facebook

BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill at Rajavinit Mathayom School in Bangkok. Many people were reportedly injured. Source: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1194486 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-06-23 - 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: POLICE said a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher that exploded during a fire drill at a secondary school in Bangkok killing one student and injuring 29 others was a reusable one but not fitted with a safety valve, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said.

Thai police arrest 23 in crackdown on Bangladeshi migrants by Mitch Connor Photo by Assawin Pakkawan, Bangkok Post A swift police operation on illegal immigration in Songkhla, a province in southern Thailand, resulted in the apprehension of 23 individuals yesterday. Four of them were Thai citizens acting as drivers, and the remaining nineteen were Bangladeshis, who were identified as unlawful immigrants. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298741-thai-police-arrest-23-in-crackdown-on-bangladeshi-migrants/