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A Spanish chef has been arrested by police , suspected to have killed and dismembered the body of his Colombian male lover in a hotel room on Koh Phangan. The body was found last week by garbage collectors, DNA was used to identify the body of a 44 year old Colombian national, The 27 year old suspect admitted to the killing, the suspects father is a well known personality in Spain and is believed to be travelling to Thailand. Police yesterday defused a homemade bomb that was placed inside a police compound in Yala, The devise, a gas cylinder, had some electronics attached to it, and could have been detonated remotely. Two other devices exploded in the south over the weekend causing minor injuries. Authorities in Phuket are investigating several oil slicks and tar balls found on several beaches last Friday, they believe were caused by shipping dumping oil. The Department of National Parks will file a complaint with police today so the source can be tracked down. Former prime ministers Thaksin and sister Yingluck Shinawat flew to Phnom Penh to join Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on his 71st birthday party over the weekend. The director of Hua Hin Airport said yesterday expansion will continue to enable international flights, however there are still safety concerns, which need to be addressed to bring the airport up to International Civil Aviation Organisation standards. Additional budget approval and work could take the best part of 2 years to complete. Around the Region: China: At least 23 people were injured and dozens of buildings collapsed, after a shallow 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern part of the country. The quake was felt as far away as Beijing and Tianjin, as well as in Shanghai, about 800 km from the epicenter. This was the strongest to hit the province in more than a decade, The weather: Chiang Mai and the north: thundershowers 28C Bangkok: Cloudy, with thundershowers 34C Pattaya: Bright Cloudy, dry 31C Phuket and the south: Cloudy with rain , 30C ‘Hua Hin’: Bright, partly cloudy isolated shower, 34C. 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 2023-08-07 - 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.

Firefighters Express Disappointment After Police Search Following Successful Fire Suppression In a recent incident at 04:52 AM on August 6, a fire broke out in a building within Soi Ladprao 109, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi district, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302770-firefighters-express-disappointment-after-police-search-following-successful-fire-suppression/

Pattaya Traffic Police Crack Down on Arab Groups Picture: Siam Rath Pattaya Traffic Police took firm action against defiant Arab groups on Soi Pattaya Second Road, an area notorious for their gatherings. Lieutenant Colonel Arut Sapan, head of Pattaya City Traffic Police, deployed forces to discipline unruly drivers and operators. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302769-pattaya-traffic-police-crack-down-on-arab-groups/

Road Collapse on Tak Route Due to Heavy Rain Picture: Siam Rath Tak - The Tha Song Yang - Ban Mae Tawo - Sob Moei route experienced continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in road collapses, urging commuters to remain vigilant against potential accidents and landslides. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302768-road-collapse-on-tak-route-due-to-heavy-rain/

Monkey madness: Thai man’s roadside pee leads to wild monkey attack Photo of Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ฐานชุมพร-Stringer News A Thai man faced the terrifying ordeal of being attacked by a gang of more than 10 monkeys after he decided to have a pee on the roadside in the southern province of Ranong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302767-monkey-madness-thai-man’s-roadside-pee-leads-to-wild-monkey-attack/

Pattaya Officials Attend Thai Festival in Moscow By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya — Representatives from Pattaya City attended the Thai Festival in Moscow 2023 on Friday, August 4th, to promote local cultural heritage in the hope to attract Russian people to Thailand and in particular Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302766-pattaya-officials-attend-thai-festival-in-moscow/

Sattahip Nightclub Inferno Leaves Vietnamese Woman in Severe Debt Due to Mounting Medical Expenses By Tanakorn Panyadee A young female Vietnamese victim of the Mountain B nightclub inferno in Sattahip district is still recuperating from her severe burn wounds and grappling with medical debt exceeding over 4 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302765-sattahip-nightclub-inferno-leaves-vietnamese-woman-in-severe-debt-due-to-mounting-medical-expenses/

New Road Construction Project Coming to Jomtien Beach By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya City is planning to carry out several upgrades to an area near Jomtien Beach, with complete work zone closure expected. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302764-new-road-construction-project-coming-to-jomtien-beach/

UPDATE: Bombshell details emerge in Koh Pha Ngan murder by Neill Fronde PHOTO: The remaining body parts of the man Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo murdered in Koh Pha Ngan have been recovered as new shocking details emerge. (via Instagram danisanchobanus) In Koh Pha Ngan, after 29 year old rising star Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo brutally murdered and carved up his alleged lover, 44 year old Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, the missing top half of his body has now been recovered. Further details of the motive have been revealed but not confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302740-spanish-chef-confesses-to-murdering-colombian-surgeon/?do=findComment&comment=18255845

Thailand Still Wants to Develop a Major Spaceport By Adam Judd In a groundbreaking move, Thailand is venturing into the realm of space exploration with plans to establish its own spaceport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302763-thailand-still-wants-to-develop-a-major-spaceport/

In a groundbreaking move, Thailand is venturing into the realm of space exploration with plans to establish its own spaceport. The initiative, spearheaded by caretaker Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, aims to propel the country’s technological capabilities and stimulate economic growth across multiple sectors, potentially creating more than 400 job opportunities for Thai citizens. Announced on August 6th, 2023, this spaceport project signifies Thailand’s commitment to becoming a determined player in the global space industry, according to PM spokesperson Tipanun Sirichana. Preliminary findings suggest that Thailand possesses geographical advantages, making it an ideal place for hosting a spaceport. By Adam Judd Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/08/07/thailand-still-wants-to-develop-a-major-spaceport/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-08-07 - 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.

Srettha Filing Defamation Lawsuit Against Chuwit by TNR Staff Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit, right. Both photos: Thai Rath PHEU THAI candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin today (Aug. 6) told his lawyer to file a defamation by advertising lawsuit against political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit for alleging that he was involved in claimed tax evasion by Sansiri Plc, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302762-srettha-filing-defamation-lawsuit-against-chuwit/

PHEU THAI candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin today (Aug. 6) told his lawyer to file a defamation by advertising lawsuit against political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit for alleging that he was involved in claimed tax evasion by Sansiri Plc, Naewna newspaper said. Srettha’s lawyer, Mr. Winyat Chatmontri, will be filing this lawsuit at Ratchada Criminal Court at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Chuwit alleged Srettha of having conspired to help others evade 521 million baht in tax for the sales of a pricey parcel of land on Sarasin road in lush Sathorn area in 2019 when he was president of Sansiri. Chuwit charged that Srettha had been involved in the alleged evasion of the 521 million baht personal income tax by having a total of 12 individuals who separately owned the land under one land title deed sell off his or her respective plot to the property firm in 12 consecutive days or one seller per day. by TNR Staff TOP: Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit, right. Both photos: Thai Rath -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-07 - 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.

Officials may be involved in illegally changing vehicle registration information Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has insisted that its officials, who have access to the car registration database,were not involved in the altering of information to apply for new licenses for illegal cars, but a Thai PBS investigative team has discovered that one of the two suspected hackers is very close to one of the officials and can use the official’s computer in his office. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302761-officials-may-be-involved-in-illegally-changing-vehicle-registration-information/

Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has insisted that its officials, who have access to the car registration database,were not involved in the altering of information to apply for new licenses for illegal cars, but a Thai PBS investigative team has discovered that one of the two suspected hackers is very close to one of the officials and can use the official’s computer in his office. A regular visitor to the LTD told Thai PBS that one of the two suspected hackers, “Sathien”, was often seen at the desk of an assistant car inspector and could get in and out of the inspector’s office at will, adding that Sathien’s motorcycle license plate number 9999 is expensive. He said he believes the two suspected hackers could not have hacked into the department’s registration database without the assistance of someone who has access to the system. He also claimed that the actual number of cars which were issued with new licenses through fraudulent means could be higher than the 65 claimed by the police and the LTD. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/officials-may-be-involved-in-illegally-changing-vehicle-registration-information/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-07 - 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.

Democrat party fails again to elect new leader and executive committee The Democrats have again failed to elect a new party leader and executive committee at a general meeting today (Sunday), as they lacked a quorum. It is the second failed attempt, after the July 9th general meeting collapsed for the same reason. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302760-democrat-party-fails-again-to-elect-new-leader-and-executive-committee/

The Democrats have again failed to elect a new party leader and executive committee at a general meeting today (Sunday), as they lacked a quorum. It is the second failed attempt, after the July 9th general meeting collapsed for the same reason. The meeting was held at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok and was supposed to start at 9.30am. Present where former party leaders Chuan Leekpai, Banyat Bantadtan, Abhisit Vejjajiva and Jurin Laksanawisit and former secretary-general Chalermchai Sri-on, along with other key party members. Sutham Rahong, the party’s director, informed the audience, however, that only 210 members were present, which was short of the 250 required to make up a quorum, and he suggested waiting for another hour, hoping that more would arrive. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/democrat-party-fails-again-to-elect-new-leader-and-executive-committee/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-07 - 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.

Chuan says Democrats need a resolution to join Pheu Thai coalition Former Democrat party leader Chuan Leekpai said today (Sunday) that the party must adopt a resolution, in accordance with the party’s regulations, if it wants to join the coalition led by the Pheu Thai party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302759-chuan-says-democrats-need-a-resolution-to-join-pheu-thai-coalition/

Former Democrat party leader Chuan Leekpai said today (Sunday) that the party must adopt a resolution, in accordance with the party’s regulations, if it wants to join the coalition led by the Pheu Thai party. Meanwhile, another former party leader, Banyat Bantadtan, said they should focus on rebuilding and restoring the party’s image and popularity, instead of joining any Pheu Thai-led government, adding that, if the party’s executive committee decides to join the coalition, he would have to comply with such decision. The party is currently split, with the north-eastern faction wanting to join the Pheu Thai-led coalition, and one member of the faction recently flying to Hong Kong to meet fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is believed to still calls the shots in the Pheu Thai party. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chuan-says-democrats-need-a-resolution-to-join-pheu-thai-coalition/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-07 - 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.

UPDATE: Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party Photo Courtesy: Fresh News Cambodia Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, according to video posted online Sunday, a day after Thaksin said he would delay plans to return to Thailand following years of self-imposed exile. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302742-believe-it-or-not-thaksin-will-return-in-no-more-than-couple-of-weeks/?do=findComment&comment=18255782

Stickers Placed on Buses and Taxis to Raise Public Cybercrime Awareness Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police is working with the Ministry of Transport to promote cybercrime awareness amongst users of public transportation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302758-stickers-placed-on-buses-and-taxis-to-raise-public-cybercrime-awareness/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police is working with the Ministry of Transport to promote cybercrime awareness amongst users of public transportation. Royal Thai Police Commissioner Damrongsak Kittipraphat and Department of Land Transport Director-General Chirute Visalachitra have been placing stickers on buses and taxis to warn people of cybercrimes frequently perpetrated on public transport vehicles. Authorities reported that close to 90,000 buses and taxis nationwide serve almost 2 million passengers daily. Placing the stickers on these vehicles is expected to raise public awareness about cybercrime threats to passengers and prevent them from falling victim. The Royal Thai Police has been making use of multiple channels to raise cybercrime awareness among the general public, with online reports about such crimes now on a downward trend. The police are also encouraging members of the public to answer a 40-question “cyber vaccine” questionnaire that would increase their awareness of tricks used online by criminals. Between 80,000 and 90,000 people have already participated in completing the questionnaire, seeking to win one of 60 iPhone 14 devices being offered to participants. Many people also completed the questionnaire without expressing any intention of wanting to be eligible for the prize. The Royal Thai Police will present the first batch of the iPhones to the lucky questionnaire takers on August 8. Natthaphon Sangpolsit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230806130253257 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-08-07 - 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.

Kaeng Krachan National Park closes two areas for recovery and safety By Online Reporter Kaeng Krachan National Park authorities have announced the temporary closure of two popular areas, in a bid to allow natural resources to regenerate and ensure safety during the rainy season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302757-kaeng-krachan-national-park-closes-two-areas-for-recovery-and-safety/

Bomb defused near Yala’s Mueang district police station An improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by insurgents near Yala’s Mueang district police station, was safely defused on Sunday by a team of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302756-bomb-defused-near-yala’s-mueang-district-police-station/

Car bomb explosion in Su-ngai Kolok, no injuries Suspected insurgents detonated a car bomb at a road junction in Su-ngai Kolok, Narathiwat province late Saturday night, but no one was injured. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302755-car-bomb-explosion-in-su-ngai-kolok-no-injuries/