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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 8 August 2023 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302876-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-8-august-2023/

The Pheu Thai Party and Bhum Jai-thai Party announced progress in forming a coalition government at a press conference yesterday. Former health minister Anutin said that Bhum-jai-thai had agreed to join with Pheu Thai, based on three conditions: No interfering with the lese majeste law, secondly, it would not be a minority government led by Pheu Thai; and thirdly: Move Forward Party should not be a part of the new government. With these conditions tentatively accepted, Another vote of appointed senators and MPs is likely towards the end of next week. Party leaders had difficulty leaving due to protesters demonstrating outside. The Criminal Court has sentenced a Hospital director to five years in prison and fined him 100,000 baht for defaming a local MP. The sentence was suspended for two years. Dr Rian-tong was ordered to remove posts on facebook alleging the MP had obstructed work at a field hospital set up for covid patients. A german father died after swimming with his son at karon beach phuket last night. The mans 11 year old son managed to swim back to shore, and get help for his father who was given CPR but died later in hospital. Much of NAKHON PHANOM: and 12 districts in the northeast have been declared a disaster zone, following severe flooding Four that inundated more than 5,000 rai of farmland. Prime Minister Prayut visited Suvarnabhum airports new Terminal 1 ahead of a soft launch next month. The new terminal will be able to handle around 15 million passengers per year, bringing airport capacity up to 60 million passengers annually An automated train service links the new terminal with the main airport, A third runway is due to be in service by July next year. Around the Region: Hong Kong's justice secretary says the government would appeal a high court judgement that rejected a legal injunction to ban the popular protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’. The court stated such a prohibition could undermine freedom of expression and cause potential "chilling effects". The injunction application came after Glory to Hong Kong was played at several international sporting events, instead of China's national anthem. The weather: Chiang Mai and the north: cloudy with rain 27C Bangkok: sunny partly Cloudy, with showers 34C Pattaya, Bright Cloudy, dry 32C Phuket and the south: Cloudy with rain this afternoon, 30C ‘Hua Hin’: Bright, partly cloud, 33C. Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2023-08-08 - 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.

Minor Found at Unlicensed Patong Massage Shop, Police Investigating By Goongnang Suksawat Patong-A woman was arrested after she allegedly opened an unlicensed massage shop without permission and allowed a minor to work. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302875-minor-found-at-unlicensed-patong-massage-shop-police-investigating/

Large Snake Still on the Loose After Biting Pattaya Woman By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 52-year-old Thai woman was bitten by a massive snake while descending from her home in Pattaya’s Soi Thung Klom Tan Man 22. The venomous culprit is still nowhere to be found. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302874-large-snake-still-on-the-loose-after-biting-pattaya-woman/

UPDATE: Boat Releasing Oil Into Phuket Sea to Face Legal Action By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Marine Office filed a report for legal action against a boat that released oil into the sea. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302749-oil-stains-found-on-some-phuket-beaches/?do=findComment&comment=18258344

"UFO" in Pattaya Brings Color and Smiles to Locals and Tourists Picture: Thai Rath In an amusing incident, a foreigner nicknamed "Uncle" in Pattaya, aged 63, created a UFO-like vehicle that roams the streets, adding colors and smiles to the town. Uncle previously gained attention when he designed a unique "Witch Riding a Broomstick" motorcycle that circled Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302872-ufo-in-pattaya-brings-color-and-smiles-to-locals-and-tourists/

Request for Investigation into Monks Wearing Bras People in Khon Kaen request an investigation into three monks allegedly engaging in sexual activities and collecting points from worshippers at a temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302871-request-for-investigation-into-monks-wearing-bras/

Tragic Accident: Buffalo Causes Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Rayong Picture: Siam Rath On 7th of August 2023, an incident occurred on Road 3376, situated in the bend of Chak Mak, Ban Chang, Rayong. A young man, Worawut (identity undisclosed), aged 25, was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a wandering buffalo, resulting in a fatal fall. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302869-tragic-accident-buffalo-causes-fatal-motorcycle-crash-in-rayong/

Mould Spreading Rapidly In Newly-Purchased House in Khon Kaen by TNR Staff The newly-purchased mould-riddled house. Photos: Sanook.com A YOUNG MAN who bought a new house in Khon Kaen province for 2.6 million baht around a year ago has over the past two months seen mould growing rapidly both on interior and exterior walls, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302867-mould-spreading-rapidly-in-newly-purchased-house-in-khon-kaen/

Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Parties to Form New Coalition BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties have officially announced to form a new coalition government. They hold a joint press conference at the Pheu Thai party headquarters to establish new coalition allies, beginning with the total of 212 House seats including 141 seats of Pheu Thai and 71 seats of Bhumjaithai. They will later announce which parties will join the new prospective coalition. Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul said that his party agreed to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition under three conditions. Bhumjaithai will not form a minority government. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1219191 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-08-08 - 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.

Newin’s Camp Jumps Aboard Coalition Headed By Thaksin’s Camp By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE BHUMJAITHAI under de facto party boss Newin Chidchob today (Aug.7) officially declared solid support for a coalition government and a prime-ministerial candidate under care of the Pheu Thai where deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is viewed as de facto party boss. Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob visited the Pheu Thai headquarters, met with their Pheu Thai counterparts Chonlanan Srikaew and Prasert Chanthararuangthong respectively and signed a joint statement between the two parties underlining sustained efforts to set up the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. Accompanying those prominent figures in today’s press conference was Thaksin’s right-hand man Bhumtham Wechayachai, who ranked 100th among the Pheu Thai party-listed candidates running in the May 14 election but ironically given the likelihood of assuming a ministerial seat in the Pheu Thai government. Newin’s camp has invariably set a precondition in joining the Pheu Thai-led coalition to the extent that the Move Forward be eventually dumped out of it, prompting Thaksin’s camp to have taken steps accordingly. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/07/newins-camp-jumps-aboard-coalition-headed-by-thaksins-camp/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-08 - 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.

Egyptian Man Arrested in Patong for Working at a Barber Shop By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An Egyptian man and a female Thai owner were arrested at a barber shop in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302866-egyptian-man-arrested-in-patong-for-working-at-a-barber-shop/

Ex-police accused of demanding sex and money from fraud victim by Petch Petpailin Photo by Adirach Toumlamoon via Wikipedia. An ex-police officer stands accused of soliciting sexual favours and money from a woman via the LINE application, allegedly in exchange for advancing her fraud case. The former officer, however, denied the accusations, asserting that his LINE account had been compromised. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302865-ex-police-accused-of-demanding-sex-and-money-from-fraud-victim/

Spaniard told police that his Colombian victim was blackmailing him over their homosexual affair by James Morris and Son Nguyen 29-year-old Daniel Sancho Bronchalo has been transferred to Ko Samui Prison from Ko Phangan after confessing to the premeditated murder of Colombina national Mr Edwin Arietta Arteaga on Wednesday, August 2nd last. He told police investigators he faced blackmail to continue a homosexual affair with the 44-year-old plastic surgeon who had given him money to open a restaurant in Spain. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302864-spaniard-told-police-that-his-colombian-victim-was-blackmailing-him-over-their-homosexual-affair/

Spaniard highly likely to be handed down a death sentence for cruel, planned and callous murder by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Scene from Monday’s crime reenactment on Ko Phangan as a legal representative appears to discuss proceedings with police as they escorted the accused Spanish man, Mr Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, to seven locations linked with the premeditated murder of Mr Edwin Arietta Arteaga on Wednesday, August 2nd last and the subsequent dismemberment and disposal of his body at sea and at refuse disposal points throughout the island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302863-spaniard-highly-likely-to-be-handed-down-a-death-sentence-for-cruel-planned-and-callous-murder/

‘Drive Out The Mouse, Smite The Cobras’ Campaign Slogan Merely Tongue In Cheek: Chonlanan By Thai Newsroom Reporters Phue Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, right, holding hands of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, left, at today’s press conference while at left is a Pheu Thai campaign poster carrying the slogan “Drive Out the Mouse, Smite the Cobras”. Photo: Matichon PHEU THAI LEADER Chonlanan Srikaew admitted today (Aug.7) one of his party’s electoral campaign catchphrases saying “Drive Out the Mouse, Smite the Cobras” was merely tongue in cheek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302862-‘drive-out-the-mouse-smite-the-cobras’-campaign-slogan-merely-tongue-in-cheek-chonlanan/

PHEU THAI LEADER Chonlanan Srikaew admitted today (Aug.7) one of his party’s electoral campaign catchphrases saying “Drive Out the Mouse, Smite the Cobras” was merely tongue in cheek. That Pheu Thai electoral catchphrase which metaphorically likened Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul to “the mouse”, given his Thai nickname Nu which literally translates in English as mouse, and compared any unreliable, kickback-taking, party-hopping politicians to “cobras” was remarkably used in the latest partisan campaign during the run-up to the May 14 election throughout Isaan or the northeastern region. According to the Pheu Thai leader, the voters would not take pithy campaign slogans, particularly “Drive Out the Mouse, Smite the Cobras”, too seriously since they were merely coined and used as a tongue in cheek to help with the party’s vote-wooing tactics. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Phue Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, right, holding hands of Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, left, at today’s press conference while at left is a Pheu Thai campaign poster carrying the slogan “Drive Out the Mouse, Smite the Cobras”. Photo: Matichon Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/07/drive-out-the-mouse-smite-the-cobras-campaign-slogan-merely-tongue-in-cheek-chonlanan/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-08 - 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.

Protesters Block Pheu Thai Headquarters, Leaders Stuck Inside by TNR Staff A GROUP of protesters tried to storm Pheu Thai Party headquarters today (Aug. 7) just as the leaders of both this and Bhumjaithai parties were announcing the latter joining a coalition government being forged by the former after which they blocked the gates to prevent them from leaving, Thai Rath newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302861-protesters-block-pheu-thai-headquarters-leaders-stuck-inside/

A GROUP of protesters tried to storm Pheu Thai Party headquarters today (Aug. 7) just as the leaders of both this and Bhumjaithai parties were announcing the latter joining a coalition government being forged by the former after which they blocked the gates to prevent them from leaving, Thai Rath newspaper said. The Thalu Wang protesters reached Pheu Thai’s head office at 5 p.m. and then proceeded to spray alcohol as a symbolic expression of the official work during the Covid-19 pandemic as the death toll reached 22,933 with Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul being the Public Health Minister. Once the press conference attended by Anutin, Bhumjaithai deputy leader Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob together with Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai and secretary-general Prasert Chanthararuangthong had ended, the protesters clashed with Pheu Thai security guards as they tried to break down the metal fence to enter the building but were pushed back. by TNR Staff Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/07/protesters-block-pheu-thai-headquarters-leaders-stuck-inside/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-08 - 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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Thailand’s 2023 inflation forecast to be 1-2%, the lowest in ASEAN Thailand’s inflation rate is the lowest among the seven ASEAN countries which have already announced their rates, with inflation for the whole year expected to range between 1% and 2%, according to Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302848-thailand’s-2023-inflation-forecast-to-be-1-2-the-lowest-in-asean/

The Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties announced today (Monday) that they are joining hands to become the core in forming a new government. Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai announce deal to form government Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302851-pheu-thai-and-bhumjaithai-announce-deal-to-form-government/

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Car accident pins Phuket man’s legs in crushed car by Mitch Connor A Phuket man lost control of his car, smashing into trees and pinning his legs in the accident. (via Eakkapop Thongtub, Phuket News) Photo courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub, Phuket News An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding a car accident, as a local man from Chalong, Phuket lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. The car crash took place in Mai Khao when the man was entering the island late afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302815-car-accident-pins-phuket-man’s-legs-in-crushed-car/

Provincial Governors Instructed to Inspect Fireworks Supply Chains PRESS RELEASE Permanent Secretary for the Interior Suttipong Juljarern has discussed details related to the recent explosion at a warehouse in Muno sub-district of Narathiwat’s Su-ngai Kolok district. He said the incident could be traced back to the illegal storage of fireworks, which led to numerous casualties due to the resulting explosion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302814-provincial-governors-instructed-to-inspect-fireworks-supply-chains/