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Chuwit Warns of a Covert Plan to overthrow Pita, Links it to Secret Deals Sanook reported that Chuwit Kamolvisit, a veteran Thai politician, released a contentious analysis on his Facebook page. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300497-chuwit-warns-of-a-covert-plan-to-overthrow-pita-links-it-to-secret-deals/

Sanook reported that Chuwit Kamolvisit, a veteran Thai politician, released a contentious analysis on his Facebook page. He highlighted the power struggle in the formation of the government and the imminent prime minister elections. The Constitutional Court is now deliberating an Election Commission plea to investigate Pita, alongside a massive campaign for Section 112 amendment, with the controversial ITV shares case on hold. Chuwit suggested a plot to overthrow Pita as Prime Minister. He alleged the Election Commission was hastily pushing media share issues to the court, attempting to suspend MPs from their duties. The move, he claimed, was part of a secret deal. Meanwhile, the Court is considering a petition to amend Section 112 by the Progressive Party, potentially leading to dissolution. Chuwit warned against such a secret deal, yet, his caution was ignored. Despite Anon's effort to mobilize protests, Chuwit advises patience, arguing that street protests aren't the solution to democratic issues. He concluded by saying the Progressive Party's move isn't about dignity but a strategic play. He warns against falling for his analysis, reminding readers of his long experience in politics. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-07-13 - 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 your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Thai-China Collaboration to Address Chinese Criminal Activities in Thailand Picture: Daily News In an initiative to resolve issues of Chinese nationals using Thailand as a base for crime and subsequent evasion, the Thai Office of Immigration Bureau (OIB) recently held a meeting with Chinese authorities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300496-thai-china-collaboration-to-address-chinese-criminal-activities-in-thailand/

In an initiative to resolve issues of Chinese nationals using Thailand as a base for crime and subsequent evasion, the Thai Office of Immigration Bureau (OIB) recently held a meeting with Chinese authorities. On the 12th of July, numerous senior functionaries, encompassing the Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Immigration Bureau (OIB), participated in deliberations with the Chinese law enforcement from July 8-12, based in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. The objective was to enhance collaborative efforts and share vital intelligence with China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS), reported Daily News. Picture: Daily News The collaboration seeks to prevent and curb the influx of individuals with a criminal history into Thailand, through airports and various border checkpoints. The focus was also on capturing those with arrest warrants from China. The meeting served as a platform to discuss potential measures for dealing with Chinese nationals who commit crimes against each other in Thailand, then flee the country. Picture: Daily News Some also use Thailand as a haven to evade prosecution from China and other countries, or establish illegal businesses, affecting the peace, safety, and image of the country. Future discussions will involve practitioners for effective results and the police will consolidate cross-border crime data related to Thailand. The Chinese police appreciated the Thai National Police for their excellent cooperation in the past. Top Picture: Daily News -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-07-13 - 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 your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Pattaya City Begins Repairing Lights in Central Road Bypass Tunnel By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya City has started a project to repair and replace lights in the Central Road bypass tunnel, with one street lane inside the underpass closed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300495-pattaya-city-begins-repairing-lights-in-central-road-bypass-tunnel/

Man Allegedly Threatens Taxi Driver in Phuket with a Sword By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A local man allegedly threatened a mobile application taxi driver with a sword in a pubic parking area near a beach in Thalang. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300494-man-allegedly-threatens-taxi-driver-in-phuket-with-a-sword/

Man Tries to Carry Gun into Pattaya Nightclub and Accidentally Shoots His Own Sister in the Buttocks By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A man tried to sneak a gun into a nightclub in Pattaya and accidentally shot his own younger sister in her buttocks, causing her serious injury. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300493-man-tries-to-carry-gun-into-pattaya-nightclub-and-accidentally-shoots-his-own-sister-in-the-buttocks/

Car Runs over and Kills Homeless Foreigner in Sattahip By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล Sattahip — An alleged homeless foreigner in Sattahip reportedly ran in front of a motorbike, got crashed into, and then was run over by a passing car. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300492-car-runs-over-and-kills-homeless-foreigner-in-sattahip/

Controversy rises as Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita’s ITV shareholding issue to be sent to Court by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana Photo of Pita Limjaroenrat by Thai Newsroom. Thailand’s Election Commission made a decision to send files about Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300491-controversy-rises-as-thailand-prime-minister-candidate-pita’s-itv-shareholding-issue-to-be-sent-to-court/

Thailand’s Election Commission made a decision to send files about Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. The announcement came out on the same date as the first meeting of the new Thai parliament. According to The Standard, the commission would also ask the Court to require Pita to stop his role as a Member of Parliament until the Court’s final decision is made. Since the Move Forward party won Thailand’s General Election on 14 May 2023, Pita, his party, and the government coalition have always expressed confidence that Pita’s ITV shareholding would not become an issue for preventing him from becoming a prime minister candidate. by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana Photo of Pita Limjaroenrat by Thai Newsroom. Full story: https://scandasia.com/controversy-rises-as-thailand-prime-minister-candidate-pitas-itv-shareholding-issue-to-be-sent-to-court/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2023-07-13 - 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.

Third Suspect In Murder Of German Businessman Nabbed In Kanchanaburi by TNR Staff A blurred image of Mr. Shahrukh Kareem Uddin after his arrest in Kanchanaburi this afternoon, July 12, 2023. Photo: Matichon THE THIRD suspect in the murder and dismemberment of a German businessman in Chonburi last week was arrested this Wednesday (July 12) in Kanchanaburi while trying to flee across the border to Myanmar, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300490-third-suspect-in-murder-of-german-businessman-nabbed-in-kanchanaburi/

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Hasty EC decision to seek Charter Court ruling on Pita’s share case slammed Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon has accused the Election Commission (EC) of acting suspiciously with its hasty decision to ask the Constitutional Court to consider party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV share-holding case, without giving Pita a chance to defend the case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300486-hasty-ec-decision-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-pita’s-share-case-slammed/

Pita complains of unfair treatment by the Election Commission Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat claimed today (Wednesday) that he has been unfairly treated by the Election Commission (EC), with its decision to submit the iTV share case to the Constitutional Court for consideration, without giving him a chance to defend himself. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300487-pita-complains-of-unfair-treatment-by-the-election-commission/

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has, again, delayed his return to Thailand, this time saying he will wait to see how the election of the prime minister turns out. Thaksin postpones his return to Thailand Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300465-thaksin-postpones-his-return-to-thailand/

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat claimed today (Wednesday) that he has been unfairly treated by the Election Commission (EC), with its decision to submit the iTV share case to the Constitutional Court for consideration, without giving him a chance to defend himself. In reacting to the EC’s decision, which came one day ahead of the selection of the prime minister in parliament tomorrow, Pita said he understands the intention of the law, which prohibits politicians using the media with a political agenda. He noted that the iTV channel ceased operating a long time ago and the media company has not earned any revenue from the TV channel. “There is no way for me to benefit from a media entity which ceased operations about 17 years ago,” said Pita, as he pointed out the commission’s submission of his case to the Charter Court after considering it for about 32 days, which seems hasty when compared to a similar case against the cabinet, for which the EC took 386 days. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pita-complains-of-unfair-treatment-by-the-election-commission/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-13 - 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.

Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon has accused the Election Commission (EC) of acting suspiciously with its hasty decision to ask the Constitutional Court to consider party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV share-holding case, without giving Pita a chance to defend the case. Chaithawat and a group of Move Forward MPs held an impromptu press conference in parliament this morning, immediately after the EC submitted the case to the Constitutional Court and asked the court to order Pita to stop performing his duty as an MP immediately, before the court even decides whether to accept the case. Chaithawat accused the commission of not following its own regulations regarding the investigation and decision making in Pita’s case. Caption: Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/hasty-ec-decision-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-pitas-share-case-slammed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-13 - 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: Two German Suspects in Murder of Hans Peter Mack Arrested, One Pakistani Suspect Still at Large By Tanakorn Panyadee Thai law enforcement officers have arrested two suspects in the gruesome murder of German real estate broker Hans Peter Mack so far, while still chasing the third Pakistani suspect. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=18199207

Phuket beachfront parking row escalates into machete threat (video) by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of PR Phuket via Phuket Info Center What seemed like an ordinary day at Naithon Beach in Phuket turned into a spactacle as a local was accused of threatening a Grab taxi driver with a machete over a disputed parking spot. The location, allegedly reserved for taxis operated by locals, saw a heated exchange that escalated rapidly. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300440-phuket-beachfront-parking-row-escalates-into-machete-threat-video/

BREAKING: Election Commission submits application for Pita to be suspended as an MP By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ In what could be a major blow to Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM bid, Thailand’s Election Commission has sent his shareholding case to the Constitutional Court. According to a Thai PBS World report, the EC made its decision this morning and submitted the case for the Constitutional Court’s consideration. The Constitutional Court will be meeting at 1pm today to consider if Pita will be suspended in the meantime as they consider his case. In doing so, the EC also requested that the Move Forward leader, whose party won the most votes in the May 14 general election, be prevented from working as an MP until the court decides if it will accept the case. The court is expected to make a decision in the next 3 days. Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/breaking-election-commission-suspends-pita-from-working-as-an-mp-a-day-before-the-big-vote/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-12 - 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: Markets anticipate gains of Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral by Joseph O' Connor Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about to happen as the financial markets anticipate an investment rally if Mr Pita Limjaroenrat is elected by a joint session of parliament on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300433-ec-sends-pita-shareholding-case-to-charter-court/?do=findComment&comment=18199089

Markets anticipate gains of Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral by Joseph O' Connor Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about to happen as the financial markets anticipate an investment rally if Mr Pita Limjaroenrat is elected by a joint session of parliament on Thursday. However, there are still reports that only 20 members of the Senate or Upper those will support the bid and apprehension that the country could be plunged into a period of political uncertainty and turmoil. After an appeal yesterday in the media to senators and MPs to support his candidacy for Prime Minister, the canvassing of senators and MPs continued on Wednesday with both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties executives working to drum up support for Thursday’s crucial vote to elect the 3oth Prime Minister of Thailand. At the same time, Move Forward officials and advisors to Pita Limjaroenrat are fighting a rearguard action to fight off a last-minute Constitutional Court intervention as the Election Commission filed a petition on Wednesday which will be heard next week. The poll agency has come under intense political pressure from the right with one conservative senator threatening to sue the body for not taking action on the issue of Mr Pita’s shares in a defunct media firm at an earlier stage. On Wednesday, a last-minute petition was filed with the court which ruled that it was too late to consider at its weekly meeting on the same day. This will now be reviewed next Wednesday adding another layer of uncertainty to the political situation as it is certain how the court may rule or the extent of such a ruling even if it goes against Mr Pita. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/07/12/financial-markets-anticipating-a-pita-pm-boost-constititinal-court-political-turmoil/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-07-12 - 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.

More witnesses summoned for questioning over collapse of overpass Summonses have been issued by Bangkok police for 11 witnesses, including those involved in the construction, to visit Chorakhe police station within three days for questioning over the collapse of a segment of an overpass on Luang Phaeng Road, in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300438-more-witnesses-summoned-for-questioning-over-collapse-of-overpass/

EC asking court to suspend MP Pita over ITV shareholding By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Election Commission (EC) has agreed to send the case of Pita’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court as well as asked to suspend Pita as Member of Parliament immediately. On Wednesday (July 12th) the Election Commission (EC) has approved to ask the Constitutional Court to suspend Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat who is currently the leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party, as Member of Parliament immediately. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/12/ec-asking-court-to-suspend-mp-pita-over-itv-shareholding/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-12 - 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.

Off-limit zone declared around parliament by Bangkok police ahead of rally Bangkok police have declared an area within 50 metres of the parliament building off-limits, in anticipation of a mass protest by supporters of the Move Forward party, who are expected to rally to offer moral support to Pita Limjaroenrat, the party leader, when parliament is scheduled to select Thailand’s 30th prime minister tomorrow (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300435-off-limit-zone-declared-around-parliament-by-bangkok-police-ahead-of-rally/