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BANGKOK (TNA) – Real estate developer Sansiri Plc issued a statement, clarifying that Pheu Thai prime minister candidate, Mr. Srettha Thavisin was not involved in alleged tax avoidance regarding land transactions and the company always complies with the law in doing businesses. The company’s statement came after the allegations that Mr. Srettha’s involvement resulted in the government loss in revenue amounting to several hundred million baht. The company explained the land sale-purchase agreements between Sansiri and the sellers were legally structured to assign the tax liabilities, fees, and expenses related to the transfer of land ownership solely to the seller. It is the responsibility of the sellers to pay the aforementioned taxes. Sansiri’s role was limited to making full payment according to the agreed-upon price and receiving the land transfer. The company denies any involvement in any tax-related practices of the sellers as alleged and did not benefit from any tax savings or reduced expenses in the sellers’ land transfer process. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1217218 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-08-04 - 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.

Russian Man Drowns at Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A Russian tourist drowned at a beach in Thalang, allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302510-russian-man-drowns-at-phuket-beach-after-allegedly-ignoring-no-swimming-warnings/

South African Taken to Hospital After Disturbing Public in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A shirtless and shoeless South African man was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation after he caused a public nuisance. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302509-south-african-taken-to-hospital-after-disturbing-public-in-patong/

Phuket Police Get Into a Car Chase with a Nigerian Man on a Four Year Overstay, Seize Cocaine From His Home By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Police chased after a Nigerian man in a sedan ,whose passport had expired about four years prior, for about 20 kilometers and later seized cocaine at a house in Phuket where the man resided. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302508-phuket-police-get-into-a-car-chase-with-a-nigerian-man-on-a-four-year-overstay-seize-cocaine-from-his-home/

Pattaya Bikini Beach Race Set for October 28th, Registration Now Open By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Gear up for a sensational experience on October 28th, 2023, as the scintillating shores of Pattaya Beach set the stage for the hottest beach run event of the year – the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023! Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302507-pattaya-bikini-beach-race-set-for-october-28th-registration-now-open/

Srettha ‘Would Do Without Honesty, Good Governance’: Chuwit By Thai Newsroom Reporters Political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit. Picture: Thai Rath PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Srettha Thavisin was today (Aug.3) accused of lacking honesty and good governance to otherwise deserve to take the helm of government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302506-srettha-‘would-do-without-honesty-good-governance’-chuwit/

PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Srettha Thavisin was today (Aug.3) accused of lacking honesty and good governance to otherwise deserve to take the helm of government. In a press conference at a Bangkok hotel, political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit 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 during his time as president of a giant real estate firm named Sansiri Plc. 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 Thai Newsroom Reporters Political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit. Picture: Thai Rath -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-04 - 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. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/03/srettha-would-do-without-honesty-good-governance-chuwit/

Dismembered Body Part Found At Koh Phangan Garbage Dump by TNR Staff The garbage dump where the dismembered body part was found. Photo: Amarin TV IN A GRISLY discovery at a Koh Phangan rubbish dump today (Aug. 3) a body part was found in a blue plastic bag with police suspecting it belonged to a foreign man who had been killed and his body cut up and disposed not more than 48 hours ago, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302505-dismembered-body-part-found-at-koh-phangan-garbage-dump/

Vote For Prime Minister Put Off After Court Postpones Pita Hearing by TNR Staff House Speaker Wan Muhanmad Noor Matha. Photo: Naewna SOON after the Constitutional Court postponed a hearing on accepting a petition on the constitutionality of a vote denying Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat a second chance to be named prime minister from today Aug. 3 to Aug. 16, tomorrow’s scheduled House/Senate vote for prime minister too was put off, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302504-vote-for-prime-minister-put-off-after-court-postpones-pita-hearing/

SOON after the Constitutional Court postponed a hearing on accepting a petition on the constitutionality of a vote denying Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat a second chance to be named prime minister from today Aug. 3 to Aug. 16, tomorrow’s scheduled House/Senate vote for prime minister too was put off, Naewna newspaper said. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said as the Constitutional Court has postponed considering whether or not to accept the Ombudsman’s Office’s petition to rule on constitutionality of this vote, the first agenda of tomorrow’s joint meeting too has been put off with the second agenda moved up. This second agenda is the consideration of a legislation filed by Move Forward to amend the coup junta-designed constitution’s Section 272 to the extent that the unelected senators be no longer empowered to cast votes for prime minister alongside the elected MPs. by TNR Staff House Speaker Wan Muhanmad Noor Matha. Photo: Naewna Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/03/vote-for-prime-minister-put-off-after-court-postpones-pita-hearing/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-04 - 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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BANGKOK (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection of the Move Forward party leader renomination as prime minister. Constitutional Court Postpones Considering Pita’s Renomination Case Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302452-constitutional-court-postpones-considering-pita’s-renomination-case/

Has Thailand found legal recipe to beat soaring child obesity? Thailand is drafting a law to control the advertising of unhealthy food, in a bid to combat soaring rates of obesity in children. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302456-has-thailand-found-legal-recipe-to-beat-soaring-child-obesity/

Thailand is drafting a law to control the advertising of unhealthy food, in a bid to combat soaring rates of obesity in children. “The draft law will be presented to the Public Health Ministry later this year in the hope that it will take effect next year,” said Dr Saipin Chotivichien, director of the Nutrition Bureau in the ministry’s Health Department. Obesity has doubled in Thailand over the past two decades, according to a 2020 survey by Mahidol University. During that period, the percentage of obese children in the one-to-five age group has shot up from 5.8 to 11.4 percent. The percentage of obese kids aged five to 14 has risen even further, from 5.8 to 13.9 percent. A similar upward trend was found among 15 to 18-year-olds. “Based on Public Health Ministry data as of February this year, 13.2 percent of Thais aged between 15 and 18 are obese. This figure is high,” conceded Dr Sarawut Boonsuk, deputy director-general of the Health Department. Thailand has the third-highest rate of obese children among ASEAN countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/has-thailand-found-legal-recipe-to-beat-soaring-child-obesity/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-08-03 - 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.

Crime-cracking capers: ECD raids warehouse, nabs Chinese owner, seizes 100,000 tax avoided treasures in Bangkok by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ POLICETV สถานีโทรทัศน์สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ Police officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) raided a warehouse in Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok, resulting in the arrest of its Chinese owner and the seizure of over 100,000 items of tax-avoided goods worth more than 10 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302454-crime-cracking-capers-ecd-raids-warehouse-nabs-chinese-owner-seizes-100000-tax-avoided-treasures-in-bangkok/

Constitutional Court Postpones Considering Pita’s Renomination Case BANGKOK, Aug 3 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection of the Move Forward party leader renomination as prime minister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302452-constitutional-court-postpones-considering-pita’s-renomination-case/

BANGKOK, Aug 3 (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection of the Move Forward party leader renomination as prime minister. The court has rescheduled for August 16 to consider whether it will accept the case for deliberation after the Ombubsman lodged the petition, asking the court to rule whether the parliamentary vote to reject the renomination of Pita Limjaroenrat is unconstitutional. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1217112 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-08-03 - 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.

Unseen gunman in Phuket hotel shooting leaves two wounded, police intensify search by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod In the early hours of today, a terrifying gun attack unfolded outside a well-known hotel in Patong, Phuket, leaving two young men wounded. The unknown assailant, who drove a dark sedan, fled the scene immediately, igniting an urgent police search. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302451-unseen-gunman-in-phuket-hotel-shooting-leaves-two-wounded-police-intensify-search/

UPDATE: Malaysian police asked to arrest fireworks warehouse owners Malaysian police will be asked to help in tracking down thecouple who own the fireworks warehouse that exploded last Saturday, after it was reported that they had fled to Malaysia, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, Thailand’s deputy national police chief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302387-police-to-seek-arrest-warrant-for-firework-warehouse-owner/?do=findComment&comment=18247827

Move Forward apologise to supporters as Pheu Thai forms new coalition By Peter Roche FILE PHOTO: Facebook/ชัยธวัช ตุลาธน - Chaithawat Tulathon The secretary-general of the Move Forward Party has apologised to supporters for being unable to form a government. Chaithawat Tulathon addressed the media after the Pheu Thai Party announced its departure from the 8-party coalition previously led by MFP. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302449-move-forward-apologise-to-supporters-as-pheu-thai-forms-new-coalition/

The secretary-general of the Move Forward Party has apologised to supporters for being unable to form a government. Chaithawat Tulathon addressed the media after the Pheu Thai Party announced its departure from the 8-party coalition previously led by MFP. “We apologise to all the parties and supporters that the party could not be successful in forming a government that reflects the aspirations of the people. The Pheu Thai Party, at this moment, has declared its withdrawal from both the MoUs involving all 8 parties.” Pheu Thai has withdrawn from the MoU related to the formation of an 8-party coalition government and a second MoU in relation to the selection of House Speaker. By Peter Roche FILE PHOTO: Facebook/ชัยธวัช ตุลาธน - Chaithawat Tulathon Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/move-forward-apologise-to-supporters-as-pheu-thai-forms-new-coalition/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-08-03 - 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.

Tourist Demand Boosts Airlines to Expand Routes in Southeast Asia by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - As tourist demand continues to surge, airlines in Southeast Asia are gearing up for an extensive expansion of flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) predicts a full recovery of the airline industry in the fourth quarter of next year, with pre-Covid levels expected to return by 2025. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302448-tourist-demand-boosts-airlines-to-expand-routes-in-southeast-asia/

BANGKOK (NNT) - As tourist demand continues to surge, airlines in Southeast Asia are gearing up for an extensive expansion of flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) predicts a full recovery of the airline industry in the fourth quarter of next year, with pre-Covid levels expected to return by 2025. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to capitalize on the rising trend, targeting the "CIA" market, which includes China, India, and ASEAN countries. Their ambitious goal is to attract 25 million tourists this year and 35 million next year. To cater to this growing demand, Thai Lion Air is set to resume six daily flights from Bangkok to various Chinese cities, including Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shanghai. Additionally, they will restart flights to Tokyo from Bangkok through Taipei. These moves are scheduled to commence in mid-August. EVA Airways is also joining in on the action, intending to promote Thailand as a top tourist destination through its extensive flight network covering Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. The airline offers a significant number of direct flights to Bangkok, Taipei, China, Japan, and Seoul. In response to the preferences of Indian travelers for flying with Indian airlines, the TAT is closely monitoring the Indian market. They observed a decline in the number of business travelers in the region. However, a new Indian airline called Akasa Air is expected to begin operations by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Nok Air is preparing to resume flights to Singapore, and Air Asia is planning flights from Bangkok to Cebu, Philippines, to cater to Filipino travelers. MYAirline from Malaysia is also considering offering international flights to Bangkok’s airports, as well as services to other popular Thai destinations like Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Samui. by Krajangwit Johjit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230803103740391 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-08-03 - 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.

Indian man steals money from Thai vendors near Bangkok by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ คุยข่าว เมืองนนท์ A cunning serial thief stole 950 baht from a Thai vendor in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The Indian man in question reportedly stole money from many other shops using the same smoke and mirror trick. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302445-indian-man-steals-money-from-thai-vendors-near-bangkok/

One dead, 12 houses swept away by flash flood and mud slide in Mae Hong Son A villager was found dead and several others were injured when a flash flood and mud slide, caused by continuous heavy rain, swept through their mountain village in Mae Sam Laep sub-district, Sop Moei district of Thailand’s northernmost province of Mae Hong Son. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302444-one-dead-12-houses-swept-away-by-flash-flood-and-mud-slide-in-mae-hong-son/