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Paetongtarn’s Puzzling Statement On Thaksin’s Lese Majeste Questioning By Thai Newsroom Reporters De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra with his daughter/party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath PHEU THAI LEADER PAETONGTARN Shinawatra today (Feb.9) made a puzzling statement about her father/de facto party boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra, saying he has already been questioned by public prosecutors over lese majeste charges and is anticipated to literally return home. Paetongtarn told reporters that public prosecutors have already questioned her father, who has been currently staying at Police Hospital, on lese majeste charges over his verbal statements earlier made abroad in alleged violation of the draconian lese majeste law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Code. Her latest comment apparently contradicted with news reports that police attached to the Technology Crime Suppression Division and public prosecutors attached to the Office of the Attorney-General had awaited a yet-to-be-held questioning of the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict to whom no visits have been allowed by anyone other than his family members, given privacy reasons for the privileged patient who has been staying at Police Hospital in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison for more than five months now. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-10 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Paetongtarn fears her father will be re-arrested for violating royal defamation laws Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra admitted today that she is worried that her father, Thaksin, may be arrested for violating royal defamation laws in 2015. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319535-paetongtarn-fears-her-father-will-be-re-arrested-for-violating-royal-defamation-laws/

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra admitted today that she is worried that her father, Thaksin, may be arrested for violating royal defamation laws in 2015. Thaksin, currently convicted and jailed on corruption charges, could be released on parole later this month, given his age and medical condition. Thaksin has been charged with lèse majesté and an arrest warrant was issued. He is yet to be indicted, however, because he was in exile abroad when the initial charge was filed. As such, it is possible that he will be re-arrested if he is freed on parole. Picture: Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-10 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

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Romanian Tourist Falls to Death from Pattaya Hotel Balcony A 63-year-old Romanian tourist lost his life in a fall from the balcony of a 7-story hotel in Soi 5, Pattaya, on Friday morning, February 9th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319517-romanian-tourist-falls-to-death-from-pattaya-hotel-balcony/

Tragic scooter crash in Thailand leaves Queensland dad in coma Photo courtesy of 7NEWS A Queensland father’s life hangs in the balance after a scooter accident in Thailand left him in a coma, paralyzed, and burdened with astronomical medical expenses. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319520-tragic-scooter-crash-in-thailand-leaves-queensland-dad-in-coma/

Thai Airways soared to new heights with a firm order for 45 Boeing 787 jets, potentially boosting the deal to around 80 aircraft, in response to the escalating demand for international travel, according to industry sources. Thai Airways takes flight with new Boeing 787 jets Photo courtesy of Reuters Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319521-thai-airways-takes-flight-with-new-boeing-787-jets/

Canadian man claims fear of criminal gang forced him to open plane door by Petch Petpailin Photo via MGR Online The Canadian passenger, who attempted to open the door of a Thai Airways plane on February 7, claimed that he had to escape the aircraft because a criminal gang from Vietnam was after him. The foreign man was clean from drugs, and there was no mention of mental health issues. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319494-canadian-man-claims-fear-of-criminal-gang-forced-him-to-open-plane-door/

The Canadian passenger, who attempted to open the door of a Thai Airways plane on February 7, claimed that he had to escape the aircraft because a criminal gang from Vietnam was after him. The foreign man was clean from drugs, and there was no mention of mental health issues. The 40 year old Canadian man, Wong Sai Heung, was arrested on February 7 at Chiang Mai International Airport when he attempted to exit the TG121 Chiang Mai-Bangkok Thai Airways flight during takeoff. ThaiRath reported that his actions affected 13 flights and 2,296 passengers. According to MGR Online, Wong is a computer engineer. He entered Thailand on February 3, visited Chiang Mai province, and then took the Thai Airways flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport en route to Canada. It was initially reported that the man’s action was motivated by a panic attack. Officers took him to the Phuping Vajanivej Police Station in Chiang Mai for questioning of the true motive behind his act. by Petch Petpailin Photo via MGR Online Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Man opens plane door on Bangkok-bound flight - Tim Newton Today - Feb 9 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319489-man-opens-plane-door-on-bangkok-bound-flight-tim-newton-today-feb-9/

Thailand news - A Canadian national has opened a plane door and deployed the emergency slide claiming someone was "going to attack him". Personal information from 20 million elderly Thais has been uploaded onto the dark web, more debate about next week's Cannabis & Hemp Control Bill being presented to the Thai Cabinet. Two British men are helping Phuket police with their enquiries about counterfeit Euro bills being exchanged around the island. And Thai Airways has put in an order for 45 new Boeing 787s. Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.

Pheu Thai Party dismisses corruption concerns on 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of The Nation Thailand The Pheu Thai Party dismissed a warning by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concerning the government’s proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319488-pheu-thai-party-dismisses-corruption-concerns-on-10000-baht-digital-wallet-scheme/

The Pheu Thai Party dismissed a warning by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concerning the government’s proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai list-MP, maintained that the government is open to feedback from all quarters and that the NACC’s concerns are premature as the scheme has not been implemented yet. “If the digital wallet scheme is delayed as a result of the NACC’s warnings, the agency must respond to questions from the people.” The NACC had cautioned the government about potential corruption and legal issues tied to the scheme while stating that the economy is not in a crisis yet. The digital wallet scheme is a key policy of the Pheu Thai-led government to boost the economy, aiming to give 10,000 baht (US$278) to 50 million Thai citizens. However, the scheme’s legality has been questioned as the government plans to seek a 500-billion-baht (US$13.9 billion) loan to fund it, contradicting the Pheu Thai’s election campaign promise of not resorting to loans, reported Bangkok Post. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of The Nation Thailand Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Van plunges into ravine on Chiang Mai-Pai route by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A passenger van on the Chiang Mai-Pai route lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road, plummeting approximately 15 metres into a ravine yesterday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319486-van-plunges-into-ravine-on-chiang-mai-pai-route/

A passenger van on the Chiang Mai-Pai route lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road, plummeting approximately 15 metres into a ravine yesterday evening. The vehicle was extensively damaged and all 14 passengers on board were injured. Emergency services, including local police, hospital medical teams, and military units, were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance and manage the traffic congestion caused by the accident. The accident took place approximately 17 kilometres from the Mae Ping checkpoint in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, on a particularly treacherous stretch of road known for its sharp curves and steep inclines. At the scene, authorities discovered the van, operated by a company that regularly transports tourists, including foreign passengers aged between 19 and 28, travelling from Chiang Mai towards the district of Pai. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Mentally ill Thai man stabs woman on bus in Isaan (video) by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ชุมชนข่าวขอนแก่น A mentally ill Thai man stabbed a local woman he met on a coach bus in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen on February 6. The attacker’s mother revealed that her son had a mental illness but refused any treatment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319479-mentally-ill-thai-man-stabs-woman-on-bus-in-isaan-video/

A mentally ill Thai man stabbed a local woman he met on a coach bus in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen on February 6. The attacker’s mother revealed that her son had a mental illness but refused any treatment. The victim, Nittaya Pimthong, was rushed to hospital with several cut wounds on her arms. She is in stable condition after receiving six stitches on her left arm and 10 stitches on her right arm. The 31 year old injured woman told Amarin TV that she always feared an attack while travelling alone and, sadly, it became a reality for her. Nittaya explained to the police and media that she had accompanied her foreign husband to Isaan province in Nakhon Ratchasima, and subsequently opted to visit her mother in Borrabue district, Mahasarakham province after her husband departed for his home country. On February 6, Nittaya took the Nakhon Ratchasima-Ubon Ratchathani coach bus for her return journey. While stowing her backpack in the bus storage before departure, she was approached by 24 year old Sahatsawat, who inquired about her destination. by Petch Petpailin Top Photo via Facebook/ ชุมชนข่าวขอนแก่น Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Patong Police Charge Chinese Tourist for False Theft Report By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A Chinese tourist was charged with reporting false information to law enforcement officers after lying about an alleged 20,000 Baht snatch-theft by a taxi motorcycle taxi rider in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319478-update-patong-police-charge-chinese-tourist-for-false-theft-report/

Patong – A Chinese tourist was charged with reporting false information to law enforcement officers after lying about an alleged 20,000 Baht snatch-theft by a taxi motorcycle taxi rider in Patong. Our previous story: A Chinese tourist was caught lying about an alleged 20,000 Baht snatch-theft by a taxi motorcycle taxi rider in Patong before later confessing the lie to police. Now for the update: The Patong Police told the Phuket Express on Thursday evening (February 8th) that the Chinese tourist admitted that he made up the story because he thought that he could ask for the ‘damages’ as compensation for his time and frustration. He had been upset at what he thought was a high fare for a taxi ride, reportedly around a hundred Baht. (Three US Dollars) By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Sedan falls into pit on Bangkok’s Srongprapa Road, rescue underway by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A car has plunged into a construction pit in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok, sparking a flurry of online commentary and concern. The incident occurred on Srongprapa Road near the Don Mueang Technical College, close to the Ozone Market One. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319474-sedan-falls-into-pit-on-bangkok’s-srongprapa-road-rescue-underway/

A car has plunged into a construction pit in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok, sparking a flurry of online commentary and concern. The incident occurred on Srongprapa Road near the Don Mueang Technical College, close to the Ozone Market One. At approximately 2.55am, the vehicle, identified as a sedan, lost control and fell into an open sewer pit that was under construction. Emergency services are currently at the scene conducting rescue operations, reported KhaoSod. The accident on Srongprapa Road, a bustling area near Don Mueang Technical College, has raised numerous questions among the public. Many are inquiring how the vehicle ended up in the pit and whether there were sufficient warning signs like cones, barriers, or other indicators to alert drivers of the ongoing construction. Details about the condition of the individuals inside the car have not been reported yet, but the online community has been quick to express their concerns and demand answers. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Elder man alleges Chon Buri police assault after family dispute by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod and Ch3 A 73 year old man, Jamras Dokmaiwhai, has brought to light a troubling incident involving Chon Buri police, claiming officers handcuffed and assaulted him in front of his daughter after a family dispute led to a report of physical assault against him. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319473-elder-man-alleges-chon-buri-police-assault-after-family-dispute/

A 73 year old man, Jamras Dokmaiwhai, has brought to light a troubling incident involving Chon Buri police, claiming officers handcuffed and assaulted him in front of his daughter after a family dispute led to a report of physical assault against him. Jamras, residing in Chon Buri Province with his daughters and wife, expressed his desire for justice after the alleged police brutality that left him with injuries. On February 5, at 9am, Jamras intended to donate a fan to a local temple event. He approached his youngest daughter’s house to ask for the fan, as she and her husband often donated to charity. However, the visit quickly turned sour when a few words led to his daughter striking him multiple times on the face. Upset and hurt, Jamras proceeded to the nearby police station to report the incident. The attending officer then accompanied him back home, where the situation escalated. According to Jamras, upon returning home in a police truck, he was instructed to wait outside while officers entered the residence. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod and Ch3 Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

13-year-old hero: Young organ donor saves lives after death in Hua Hin By Online Reporter Doctors from Hua Hin Hospital and the Thai Red Cross Society have posthumously honoured a 13 year old patient for donating organs following his tragic death. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319472-13-year-old-hero-young-organ-donor-saves-lives-after-death-in-hua-hin/

Doctors from Hua Hin Hospital and the Thai Red Cross Society have posthumously honoured a 13 year old patient for donating organs following his tragic death. Patcharaphon Srilert, 13, from Hua Hin recently passed away from a brain aneurysm, with his family choosing to donate his organs to assist numerous patients awaiting treatment. The donated organs, which include the liver, kidneys, and heart valves were transported from Hua Hin Hospital to Chulalongkorn Hospital by the Thai Red Cross. The mission to transport the organs began in the early hours of February 7, 2024, when a dedicated team of surgeons, nurses, and support staff from Chulalongkorn Hospital, in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross, made their way to Hua Hin Hospital. By Online Reporter Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-02-09 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe