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Sisaket Hospital probes alleged sabotage of patient data to sell backup software for 3 million baht by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod. The Director of the Sisaket Hospital has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate claims that patient data was deleted, causing the entire Hospital Information System (HIS) to crash in northeastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302412-sisaket-hospital-probes-alleged-sabotage-of-patient-data-to-sell-backup-software-for-3-million-baht/

Massage Shop Owner in Patong Arrested for Allegedly Being Open Without Permission By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A man was arrested after he allegedly opened a massage shop without permission. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302411-massage-shop-owner-in-patong-arrested-for-allegedly-being-open-without-permission/

Man Arrested in Patong for Selling Alcohol on Major Buddhist Day By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol on a major Buddhist religious holiday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302410-man-arrested-in-patong-for-selling-alcohol-on-major-buddhist-day/

Pattaya City Finishes Removing Overhead Signs on Walking Street By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: พัทยา โฟกัส Pattaya — Pattaya City has successfully completed its endeavor to enhance the landscape of the world-famous Pattaya Walking Street by removing all traffic-obstructive overhead signs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302409-pattaya-city-finishes-removing-overhead-signs-on-walking-street/

Pita In Hospital With Flu But In Good Spirits by TNR Staff MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat was admitted to hospital for influenza today (Aug. 2) but has been informed of Pheu Thai Party’s decision to withdraw from the eight-party coalition and dump his party, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302408-pita-in-hospital-with-flu-but-in-good-spirits/

MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat was admitted to hospital for influenza today (Aug. 2) but has been informed of Pheu Thai Party’s decision to withdraw from the eight-party coalition and dump his party, Sanook.com said. Mr. Chaitawat Tulathon, Move Forward’s secretary-general, said Pita is in good spirits but the flu has led to him losing his voice thus he briefed him of the outcome with the meeting with Pheu Thai Party at Thai Summit building via online chat. Pita did not express any opinion about Pheu Thai’s decision but said Move Forward could not ask Pheu Thai for anything and is ready to work fully in any role. by TNR Staff Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/02/pita-in-hospital-with-flu-but-in-good-spirits/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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.

Pheu Thai dumps Move Forward to form a new coalition By Peter Roche The Pheu Thai Party formally announced this afternoon that it will nominate property tycoon Srettha Thavisin as its PM candidate when the next joint sitting of parliament takes place this Friday. Pheu Thai will form a coalition without Move Forward Party after MFP refused to withdraw their election pledge to amend the fractious lese majeste laws, aka. Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code. It is likely that both BhumJai Thai and the Palang Pracharat parties – both formerpolitical foes of Pheu Thai – will join the new coalition. Move Forward Party will move to the opposition benches with it’s 116 MPs. Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/breaking-pheu-thai-dumps-move-forward-to-form-a-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.

Thailand Has The Most Mpox Cases In Southeast Asia by TNR Staff Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News A PROMINENT virologist warned yesterday (Aug. 2) that Thailand has the highest number of mpox cases in Southeast Asia, totalling 120, and urged the public to be vigilant of the disease, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302407-thailand-has-the-most-mpox-cases-in-southeast-asia/

A PROMINENT virologist warned yesterday (Aug. 2) that Thailand has the highest number of mpox cases in Southeast Asia, totalling 120, and urged the public to be vigilant of the disease, Naewna newspaper said. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, mentioned that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has changed the name of this disease from monkeypox to mpox in an attempt to halt discrimination and stigma. Worldwide there are currently a total of 90,000 mpox cases with most occurring in the US. Latest data shows not only is Thailand’s total of 120 mpox cases the highest in Southeast Asia, there has been a spike this year particularly in June. by TNR Staff Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/02/thailand-has-the-most-mpox-cases-in-southeast-asia/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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.

Srettha To Be Taken To Task Over Alleged Tax-Evading Real Estate By Thai Newsroom Reporters PHEU THAI PRIME-MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE Srettha Thavisin will likely be taken to task over tax evasion allegations pertaining to his real estate dealings very shortly, according to political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302406-srettha-to-be-taken-to-task-over-alleged-tax-evading-real-estate/

PHEU THAI PRIME-MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE Srettha Thavisin will likely be taken to task over tax evasion allegations pertaining to his real estate dealings very shortly, according to political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit. Known as personally associated with deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the real estate tycoon-turned-prime-ministerial candidate has allegedly conspired with a few Indian and Chinese nationals to evade taxes for property dealings in Bangkok and elsewhere, Chuwit charged. In the upcoming Friday’s joint House/Senate meeting, Srettha will likely be questioned by some lawmakers over under-the-table shenanigans and legal loopholes through which he had allegedly evaded taxes for his property businesses. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai prime minister candidate Srettha Thavisin. Top photo: Thai Rath Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/02/srettha-to-be-taken-to-task-over-alleged-tax-evading-real-estate/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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.

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Pheu Thai breaking with Move Forward to form its own coalition The Pheu Thai party announced this afternoon (Wednesday) that it is breaking from the Move Forward party to form its own coalition government and nominate Srettha Thavisin for selection as the prime minister of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302386-pheu-thai-breaking-with-move-forward-to-form-its-own-coalition/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Koh Tao of Surat Thani province saw a record number of daily tourist arrivals last week, while nearby Koh Samui expects nearly 30,000 visitors from hotel bookings this month. Koh Tao and Koh Samui Record Major Tourism Surge Ahead of Peak Season Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302389-koh-tao-and-koh-samui-record-major-tourism-surge-ahead-of-peak-season/

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Songkhla man nabbed smuggling 14 undocumented Burmese for 30,000 baht by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod. A 31 year old man from Hat Yai, Songkhla, has been arrested by highway police in Surat Thani for allegedly smuggling 14 Burmese immigrants into Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302361-songkhla-man-nabbed-smuggling-14-undocumented-burmese-for-30000-baht/

Two Indian Men Drown At Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Two Indian tourists drowned at Karon Beach, Mueang Phuket, after allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302360-two-indian-men-drown-at-phuket-beach-after-allegedly-ignoring-no-swimming-warnings/

Beach beating: Thai transwomen assault foreigners in Pattaya by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ หลังคาแดงตีแผ่ In the early hours of this morning, a gang of twenty Thai transwomen unleashed a physical assault on three foreigners along Beach Road in Pattaya, raising concerns due to their previous involvement in violent acts in the area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302353-beach-beating-thai-transwomen-assault-foreigners-in-pattaya/

Water shortages: Thai govt mulls halting Central Plains rice farming amid anticipated drought by Mitch Connor Thailand's central plains, Istock. In a bid to counteract the effects of a potential drought, the central government of Thailand is contemplating the suspension of rice cultivation in the Central Plains region. This proposal comes alongside the potential establishment of a command centre to combat reduced rainfall and water shortages. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302351-water-shortages-thai-govt-mulls-halting-central-plains-rice-farming-amid-anticipated-drought/

In a bid to counteract the effects of a potential drought, the central government of Thailand is contemplating the suspension of rice cultivation in the Central Plains region. This proposal comes alongside the potential establishment of a command centre to combat reduced rainfall and water shortages. The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) initiated this conversation, citing apprehensions about the forecasted decrease in this year’s nationwide rainfall. Surasri Kidtimonton, the secretary-general of the ONWR, expressed worry that the rainfall for the year has fallen below average, sparking prospects of a more arid rainy season. He further mentioned that the Central Plains, which is considered the country’s primary rice-farming area, may be the most affected. With predictions indicating a whopping 40% decline in accumulated precipitation this rainy season, the region may be hard-hit with large-scale water shortages. Current water levels in the country’s four principal dams – Bhumibol in Tak, Sirikit in Uttaradit, Kwae Noi Bamrung Dan in Phitsanulok and Pasak Jolasid in Lop Buri – have plummeted, holding only 9,617 million cubic metres of water, which serves as 39% of their total storage capacity. Worryingly, only 2,921 million cubic metres of the available is deemed useable at the moment, signifying considerable water shortages in the region. by Mitch Connor Thailand's central plains, Istock. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-government-mulls-halting-central-plains-rice-farming-amid-anticipated-drought -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-02 - 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.

Drunk shoots neighbour in ongoing feud in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A severe case of neighbourhood conflict escalated drastically yesterday when a drunk man shot his neighbour with a shotgun in northern Thailand. Local police dashed to the scene to investigate the incident with an emergency rescue unit in Chiang Mai. The perpetrator was arrested and charged. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302350-drunk-shoots-neighbour-in-ongoing-feud-in-chiang-mai-northern-thailand/

UPDATE: Gunpoint drama: Thai witness captures shocking video of foreign mafia in Pattaya by Petch Petpailin Photo via Daily News A shocking incident took place at the Voice of Navy 5 Viewpoint in Pattaya, as a Thai witness captured a distressing video of a foreign mafia member threatening a group of Asian men at gunpoint. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302316-local-residents-capture-video-of-foreign-mafia-intimidating-tourists-at-pattaya-viewpoint/?do=findComment&comment=18244943

Tissue dreams ahead: Kuma Thailand to build dedicated factory in five years by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of doctor_cuteboyth, twitter Kuma (Thailand) Co, the parent firm of the Kuma tissue brand, is setting its sights on augmenting its production capabilities by developing a dedicated factory within the next five years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302347-tissue-dreams-ahead-kuma-thailand-to-build-dedicated-factory-in-five-years/

Kuma (Thailand) Co, the parent firm of the Kuma tissue brand, is setting its sights on augmenting its production capabilities by developing a dedicated factory within the next five years. The goal of this ambitious project is to bolster the company’s capacity and pave the way for future product expansion in the consumer goods sphere. The director at the helm, Komkrit Kajornweeraphan, disclosed plans about the upcoming facility, intended to house the production of a fresh array of consumer goods. Reportedly, these new additions to Kuma’s product line-up will include an array of liquid cleansing and other hygiene-focused products. According to Komkrit, the global pandemic spurred a remarkable surge in the demand for hygiene products, a trend that Kuma intends to capitalise on. The financial specifics related to the investment in the new factory, however, remain under wraps for now. In Komkrit’s view, the new product array will foster diversification and reduce the dependence on Kuma’s tissue paper-based products. “We want to be an alternative brand choice for consumers. We see a huge opportunity for liquid cleansing products because they are used on a daily basis.” by Alex Morgan Top Photo courtesy of doctor_cuteboyth, twitter Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/kuma-plans-new-factory-for-liquid-cleansing-and-hygiene-products -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-02 - 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.