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Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat by James Morris and Son Nguyen Police escorted the accused man, Mr Yutthana Madee or ‘Ai Jab’, as the Criminal Court ordered his detention at Bangkok Remand Prison when family members and the police objected to a bail request. He faced charges connected with the brutal killing of his granddaughter, the use of illegal narcotics and the concealment of her body. The Ministry of Justice has offered to expedite assistance to the distraught family of the young girl who met a brutal end at the hands of a family loved one. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300073-public-outrage-over-grandfather-who-murdered-his-12-year-old-granddaughter-with-a-baseball-bat/

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate by Joseph O' Connor Apart from some good news delivered this week by Mr Wichanun Niwatjinda (right) of the Ministry of Commerce in Bangkok on inflation in Thailand, which is on track to be the lowest in the ASEAN bloc, there are clear warning signals from the economy. Capital continues to flow out of the country. A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the political signs suggest this may not be the case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300072-politicians-skating-on-thin-ice-as-the-economy-may-not-be-able-to-withstand-a-political-stalemate/

Apart from some good news delivered this week by Mr Wichanun Niwatjinda (right) of the Ministry of Commerce in Bangkok on inflation in Thailand, which is on track to be the lowest in the ASEAN bloc, there are clear warning signals from the economy. Capital continues to flow out of the country. A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the political signs suggest this may not be the case. Another potential positive is good news this week from the Ministry of Commerce with Thailand on target for the 6th lowest rate of inflation in the world and the lowest cost of living rise in the ten-member ASEAN bloc in Southeast Asia. Thailand is already experiencing capital outflows and falling confidence as a result of rising political instability with a clear warning now coming from the country’s financial and investment markets that a protracted battle to elect a new Prime Minister after parliament meets for that purpose on Thursday, July 13th will see further sell-offs with a political stalemate threatening to dangerously exacerbate already serious problems facing the economy with disturbing setbacks in China, a volatile currency, a slowdown in manufacturing and real concern that the country’s inflated level of private banking debt may be a balloon on the verge of popping. Investors in Thailand are watching the country’s tense political process play out very carefully with investment professionals predicting that the course of events over the next few weeks linked to the formation of a government, will have a direct impact on capital flows into and out of the country. by Joseph O' Connor #news Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/07/07/politics-skating-on-thin-ice-with-economy-warnings-financial-markets-election-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-07-08 - 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.

Mae Sai District Chief Transferred Over Sex Trafficking Of Teen Girls by TNR Staff One of the two karaoke bars on the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai raided by officials, above, and one of the teenage girls found there. Photo: MNG Online IMMEDIATELY transferred today (July 7) were the chief and deputy chief of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district after raids of two karaoke lounges on the Thai-Myanmar border found girls younger than 18 years of age serving customers with this being illegal sex trafficking of minors, MNG Online said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300071-mae-sai-district-chief-transferred-over-sex-trafficking-of-teen-girls/

Pita Should Be Given Just One Chance Of Being Voted For PM: Settha By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister Settha Taweesin. Photo: Thai Rath PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Settha Taweesin suggested today (July 7) Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat be given just one chance of being voted head of government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300070-pita-should-be-given-just-one-chance-of-being-voted-for-pm-settha/

PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Settha Taweesin suggested today (July 7) Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat be given just one chance of being voted head of government. Settha, known as personally close to deposed prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, advised Pita be given just one chance of being voted prime minister during a joint House/Senate session scheduled for July 13 and that the Move Forward leader should not be given a second chance scheduled for July 19. His comments apparently contrasted with those earlier made by House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha who insisted that Pita be given a second chance if he eventually fails to get enough support from the MPs and senators in the first round of joint voting. Given a combined force of 312 MPs on his side, Pita will need at least 64 more votes from non-coalition MPs and senators to make a minimum of 376 votes of support as required by law. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai’s candidate for prime minister Settha Taweesin. Photo: Thai Rath #news Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/07/pita-should-be-given-just-once-chance-of-being-voted-for-pm-settha/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-08 - 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.

Unidentified Foreign Tourist Seriously Injured After Car Overturns in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – An unidentified foreign tourist has sustained severe injuries after their car overturned in Kamala. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300069-unidentified-foreign-tourist-seriously-injured-after-car-overturns-in-phuket/

Bar in Phuket Raided A Second Time for Allegedly Illegally Opening By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A bar in Thalang was raided for the second time in a few months following anonymous complaints for allegedly opening past the legal closing time of 2:00 A.M. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300068-bar-in-phuket-raided-a-second-time-for-allegedly-illegally-opening/

Foreign Man Climbs Famous Chalong Temple and Jumps By Goongnang Suksawat Chalong – An unidentified foreign man climbed Phuket’s most famous temple this evening. He was threatening to jump from a pagoda for several hours and finally jumped after trying to fight rescuers atop the temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300067-foreign-man-climbs-famous-chalong-temple-and-jumps/

From jailbird to jailbreaker: Former inmate’s knife attack shocks Chiang Mai district by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Daorung Sinnok and กูรู้.. โลกรู้ Thai police arrested a former jailbird after he attacked a 66 year old neighbour with a knife in the Mea Pong district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The habitual criminal’s younger sister expressed pride in her brother before he left for jail. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300066-from-jailbird-to-jailbreaker-former-inmate’s-knife-attack-shocks-chiang-mai-district/

Thai Senior Immigration Officer Vows to Purge the Country of All Overstayers Within Three Months By Tanakorn Panyadee Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan held a seminar on Thursday, July 6th, to equip immigration officers with the necessary skills to effectively address the issue of overstayers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300065-thai-senior-immigration-officer-vows-to-purge-the-country-of-all-overstayers-within-three-months/

Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan held a seminar on Thursday, July 6th, to equip immigration officers with the necessary skills to effectively address the issue of overstayers. Overstaying is when someone stays past the date of their legal visa without permission from Thai Immigration. Within the next three months, the number of overstayers should be reduced to zero, as they are more likely to engage in criminal activities, which can adversely affect Thailand’s tourism industry, Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat said. He added that the immigration bureau would also develop complex investigative strategies to reach this goal of zero by focusing on dismantling networks involved in smuggling foreign individuals into the country. Immigration officers would be deployed regularly to conduct on-site passport checks at places, especially entertainment venues nationwide, and businesses would be required to report the accommodation of foreign individuals to the officers. Thai law allows random checks of foreign nationals to ensure they are legally residing within the Kingdom. It is also the law to have legal identification on one’s person at all times. By Tanakorn Panyadee #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/07/thai-senior-immigration-officer-vows-to-purge-the-country-of-all-overstayers-within-three-months/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-08 - 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.

UPDATE: Loose Bolts Led To Horrific Accident At Don Mueang Airport: Academic by TNR Staff A KASETSART University academic said the accident at Don Mueang Airport whereby a female passenger’s left leg was severed till the knee after it was swallowed by a moving walkway was caused by loose bolts holding down a metal plate at the end of the conveyor belt, Naewna and Matichon newspapers said Friday (July 7). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300041-leg-lost-in-transit-thai-professor-reveals-investigation-into-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18189659

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Leg lost in transit: Thai professor reveals investigation into escalator accident at Bangkok airport Photo via Facebook/ Weerachai Phutdhawong A professor from Kasetsart University in Thailand provided a media update on the investigation into an escalator accident that resulted in a woman losing half of her leg at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300041-leg-lost-in-transit-thai-professor-reveals-investigation-into-escalator-accident-at-bangkok-airport/

Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon is scheduled to have a meeting with House speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, today (Friday) to discuss the possibility of allowing sufficient time for the party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate to present his vision speech and to allow MPs and senators to question him about the party’s more controversial policies. Pita seeks more time to clarify controversial policies in first PM selection sitting Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300054-pita-seeks-more-time-to-clarify-controversial-policies-in-first-pm-selection-sitting/ #news

Future PM Pita invites Taylor Swift to Thailand, stating full democracy is back by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ and Twitter/ @taylorswift13 The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300005-future-pm-pita-invites-taylor-swift-to-thailand-stating-full-democracy-is-back/

The future Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, took to Twitter yesterday to reach out to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, inviting her to return to Thailand now that the country has restored full democracy. Taylor Swift shows are among the most eagerly anticipated concerts among Thai fans. The latest queen of pop recently announced a world tour, The Eras Tour 2024, but Thailand is not included on the list. Her Asian stops are limited to Japan and Singapore. Thailand’s connection with Taylor Swift goes back nine years ago when she launched “The Red Tour Live in Bangkok 2014” at the Impact Arena Mueang Thong Thani on June 9 of 2014. The tickets, which ranged from 2,000 to 6,500 baht, were all sold out within an hour. Unfortunately, about two weeks before a note was sung, the concert was cancelled due to the political coup on Thai Swifties have shed nine years of tears waiting for the 33 year old songstress to return. Swift has six dates in Singapore next year, from March 2 to 3 and March 7 to 9. The future PM of Thailand, Pita, a Taylor Swift fan, begged her to come back to the Land of Smiles. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ and Twitter/ @taylorswift13 #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/future-pm-pita-invites-taylor-swift-to-thailand-stating-full-democracy-is-back -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-07 - 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.

Former House Speaker defends Prawit as outgoing deputy PM naps in parliament By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/ท่านผู้นำฮาเฮ Former House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has rushed to defend Prawit Wongsuwan, after he was seemingly pictured asleep in parliament, and not for the first time. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300003-former-house-speaker-defends-prawit-as-outgoing-deputy-pm-naps-in-parliament/

Former House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has rushed to defend Prawit Wongsuwan, after he was seemingly pictured asleep in parliament, and not for the first time. A viral photo appears to show the outgoing deputy PM, as famous for his watch collection as he is for his naps, having a snooze during the first parliamentary session of the incoming government earlier this week. The session on Tuesday, July 4, was held to elect the new House Speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, leader of the Prachachat Party and two deputy speakers. By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/ท่านผู้นำฮาเฮ #news Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/former-house-speaker-defends-prawit-as-outgoing-deputy-pm-naps-in-parliament/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-07 - 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.

Stream of despair: US livestreamer threatens to kill himself if jailed in Thailand for distributing obscene content A high profile US livestreamer threatened to “kill himself” after learning he faces five years in a Thailand jail for streaming a scantily-clad sexy lap dance for his girlfriend in a Bangkok hotel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300001-stream-of-despair-us-livestreamer-threatens-to-kill-himself-if-jailed-in-thailand-for-distributing-obscene-content/

A high profile US livestreamer threatened to “kill himself” after learning he faces five years in a Thailand jail for streaming a scantily-clad sexy lap dance for his girlfriend in a Bangkok hotel. Paul Denion, better known as “Ice Poseidon ” to his followers, was arrested by Thai police after he was reported for livestreaming himself dressed half-naked in women’s lingerie performing a lap dance for his sexy blonde girlfriend. The incident took place in the Banyan Tree Hotel on South Sathorn Road, in Bangkok. The hotel’s manager tried to kick out the US liverstreamer and his party for indecent behaviour when the police promptly arrived and arrested all of them while he was livestreaming. Picture courtesy of Sportskeeda. On learning he faces five years in jail for distribution of obscene content, Denion said… “If I get five years, I’m just going to kill myself. I will not be able to survive in a Thai jail.” “I’m being held in Thailand for the actions that I’ve done a few nights ago at a hotel in Bangkok Thailand. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Sportskeeda. #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/stream-of-despair-us-livestreamer-threatens-to-kill-himself-if-jailed-in-thailand-for-distributing-obscene-content-video -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-07 - 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.

Royal Command issued appointing House speaker and two deputies A Royal Command has been issued for the appointment of the House speaker and his two deputies . Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha is appointed as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Move Forward constituency MP Padipat Suntiphada as the first deputy speaker and Pheu Thai constituency MP Pichet Chuamuangphan as the second deputy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299999-royal-command-issued-appointing-house-speaker-and-two-deputies/

A Royal Command has been issued for the appointment of the House speaker and his two deputies . Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha is appointed as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Move Forward constituency MP Padipat Suntiphada as the first deputy speaker and Pheu Thai constituency MP Pichet Chuamuangphan as the second deputy. The Royal Command, countersigned by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been published in the Royal Gazette. Wan, Padipat and Pichet were present at a ceremony held in the parliament at 10am today (Friday) to receive the Royal Command. #news Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/royal-command-issued-appointing-house-speaker-and-two-deputies/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-07 - 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.

Deceit: Spiritual medium scams four Thais out of 600,000 baht By Samantha Rose Picture courtesy of Sanook In a tale of deception, four residents reported to law enforcement their loss of 600,000 baht (US$17,015) due to a scam involving a woman claiming to be a spiritual medium. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299998-deceit-spiritual-medium-scams-four-thais-out-of-600000-baht/