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Tragic Drowning of monk in Udon Thani sparks local mystery and fear by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Yesterday, details emerged of a tragic drowning event in the district of Mueang Udon Thani where a local monk was found lifeless in a large agricultural pond. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299777-tragic-drowning-of-monk-in-udon-thani-sparks-local-mystery-and-fear/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 5 July 2023 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299776-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-5-july-2023/

The former leader of the Pracha chart party was officially named as house speaker yesterday, Wan Nor resigned from his old party in order to accept the post of house speaker. All coalition parties endorsed the move. Wan Nor stated If the Move Forward leader Mtr Pita fails to receive enough votes by MPs and the senate next week, he will likely be given a second chance in the following week. A 29-year-old man was arrested by the police for killing his 12-year-old niece. He stuffed her body in a plastic box, covered it with concrete and soil, and concealed it beneath a kitchen sink in their home in Din Daeng, Bangkok. The man is thought to have of beat his niece to death on Sunday after she ate some dietary supplements that he and his wife were packing for customers. A doctor who examined the body said there were many severe wounds to the face and body. Rescue foundations in the north east say they have begun to suspend providing free emergency response services because of lack of funding over the last 8 months. One rescue service in Nakhon Ratchasima claimed it had stopped 5 out of it’s 50 services because they were unable to buy petrol. Some staff were having to pay for fuel, Several services in Khon Kaen were also affected. A temporary checkpoint at the border with Cambodia in Buri Ram has been re opened and will stay open seven days a week for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Cambodian delegates intend to discuss a similar upgrade for another border post to increase trade, investment and tourism. Around the Region: China has cancelled a trip by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell scheduled for next week, No reasons were given for the cancellation, which comes as Europe seeks to reduce the risks created by its close economic relationship with China, which Brussels has dubbed an “economic competitor and a systemic rival”. The weather: Sunny fine and dry to the south with rain in central Thailand Chiang Mai and the north: thundershowers 32C Bangkok: Bright becoming Cloudy, 32C Pattaya, bright, cloudy 32C Phuket and the south: sunny 31C ‘Hua Hin’ :Sunny partly cloudy, rain later today 33C 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 2023-07-05 - 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.

Thai rainfall faces below-average levels as El Niño prompts dry spell by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Freepik The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has indicated a below-average rainfall across several regions of the country due in part to the El Nino phenomenon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299772-thai-rainfall-faces-below-average-levels-as-el-niño-prompts-dry-spell/

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has indicated a below-average rainfall across several regions of the country due in part to the El Nino phenomenon. This unusual weather pattern, they warn, is expected to intensify throughout November, potentially persisting into the early months of the upcoming year, severely impacting the levels of Thai rainfall. Chomparee Chompurat, TMD director-general, announced that despite the onset of the rainy season over a month earlier, a significant proportion of the country has experienced a shortfall in expected rainfall. This includes the North, Northeast, and Central Plains region encompassing Bangkok and neighbouring areas, the upper Southern area and the Western provinces. Documented precipitation from the start of the year through to July 2 has fallen short by 25% nationwide. Looking to the immediate future, the TMD further forecasts that these dry spells will likely continue to sweep across large portions of the country until at least July 17, reported Bangkok Post. by Mitch Connor Top Photo courtesy of Freepik #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/el-nino-prompts-below-average-rainfall-and-dry-spell-across-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-05 - 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.

"Big Joke" Gears Up for Additional Warrants in 140 Million Gambling Asset Seizure Case Photo: Thai Rath Deputy Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachet "Big Joke" Hakpal is ramping up efforts to issue more arrest warrants in the 140 million online gambling asset seizure case involving both civilians and police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299769-big-joke-gears-up-for-additional-warrants-in-140-million-gambling-asset-seizure-case/

Brazen Daylight Robbery Thwarted by Surveillance and Quick Police Action Picture: Siam Rath At midday on July 4th, a brazen theft took place at a residence in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. Two male thieves stole an iron gate from the property while the caretaker, Sunchai Homchuen, was away. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299768-brazen-daylight-robbery-thwarted-by-surveillance-and-quick-police-action/

"Forgotten Landmark" - "Dancing Fountain" Project Collapses in Pattaya Photo: Siam Rath The ambitious project of creating a new landmark in the heart of Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya, called the "Dancing Fountain," has been abandoned after only a few years of operation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299767-forgotten-landmark-dancing-fountain-project-collapses-in-pattaya/

Drunk Man Bothers Nearby Table at Open-air Bar and Gets Humbled in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A drunk man caused a disturbance in a herbal liquor (Yadong) venue in Pattaya last night and was subsequently beaten by other patrons. The man pledged he would seek revenge after he recovered. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299766-drunk-man-bothers-nearby-table-at-open-air-bar-and-gets-humbled-in-pattaya/

Pita To Be Given Second Chance For PM: Wan Noor By Thai Newsroom Reporters House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew and Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat. MOVE FORWARD LEADER/PRIME minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat will likely be given a second chance to rise to power if he fails at the first go, according to newly-named House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299765-pita-to-be-given-second-chance-for-pm-wan-noor/

MOVE FORWARD LEADER/PRIME minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat will likely be given a second chance to rise to power if he fails at the first go, according to newly-named House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. If the Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate eventually fails to get enough support in the first round of votes by MPs and senators in a joint House/Senate session scheduled for next week, he will likely be given a second chance to go for it in the following week, Wan Noor confirmed. Pita will need yea votes from more than half the combined total of 500 MPs and 250 senators or at least 376 votes in accordance with the military-designed constitution. Given a combined force of 312 MPs attached to eight coalition partners, the Move Forward leader will need at least 64 more votes from among non-coalition MPs and senators. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top photo: House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew and Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat. #news Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/05/pita-to-be-given-second-chance-for-pm-wan-noor/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-05 - 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

Updated timetable for Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport bus service announced By Online Reporter Hua Hin to Survanabhumbi Airport bus. File photo The bus service between Hua Hin and Suvarnabhumi Airport has recently updated its timetable, introducing its low season schedule for travelers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299764-updated-timetable-for-hua-hin-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-bus-service-announced/

Video Of Rough Chao Phraya River Crossing Goes Viral by TNR Staff A SHORT video showing strong waves lashing and rocking a boat crossing the Chao Phraya river with passengers staying calm despite the scary ride has gone viral, Sanook.com said yesterday (July 4). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299763-video-of-rough-chao-phraya-river-crossing-goes-viral/

Woman Arrested in Phuket with 50 Registered SIM Cards By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A 27 year-old woman was arrested in Phuket with 50 registered mobile phone SIM cards. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299762-woman-arrested-in-phuket-with-50-registered-sim-cards/

Thai Parliament Successfully Chooses House Speaker By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Thairath National — Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party has been chosen unanimously to become the House Speaker of the Thai Parliament. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299760-thai-parliament-successfully chooses-house-speaker/

Wan Noor Unrivalled As House Speaker By Thai Newsroom Reporters Wan Muhamad Noor Matha at Parliament today, July 4, 2023. Photos: Matichon WAN MUHAMAD NOOR MATHA was today (July 4) unrivalled and named House speaker. No other MPs were named to compete with Wan Noor for House speaker who concurrently assumes the post of Parliament President. Given the top seat of the legislative branch, Wan Noor has already resigned as leader of the Prachachart, one of the eight coalition partners led by the Move Forward, confirmed Prachachart secretary-general/MP Tawee Sodsong. His resignation as Prachachart leader was primarily intended to keep himself practically neutral whilst chairing varied meetings at parliament, Tawee said. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/04/wan-noor-unrivalled-as-house-speaker/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-05 - 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.

New House Speaker Wan Noor’s Background by TNR Staff PRACHACHART leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha who was elected speaker of the House of Representatives as expected this morning (July 4) has been a key player in the Thai political arena for decades having already previously held this position once as well as a number ministerial posts, Naewna newspaper said. His election to the top post of the legislative branch was unopposed and followed a joint late night press conference by Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties announcing that the eight coalition partners had reached an agreement to name Wan Noor for this position thus ending a tussle that dragged on for weeks. Born on May 11, 1954 in Yala province, Wan Noor completed his upper secondary education at Islamic College of Thailand in Bangkok. He then obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Chulalongkorn University after which with an Interior Ministry scholarship a master’s degree in education administration from this same university. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/07/04/new-house-speaker-wan-noors-background/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-07-05 - 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.

PHOTO: Thairath National — Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party has been chosen unanimously to become the House Speaker of the Thai Parliament. On Tuesday, July 4th, the 500 Members of the House of Representatives convened at the Parliament to choose the house speaker and the two deputy speakers. The Parliament had been officially opened the evening before by His Royal Majesty The King and Her Royal Majesty The Queen. After a long period of bickering between the two main government coalition partners Move Forward and Pheu Thai, the two eventually came to an agreement that they would vote for Wan Muhamad as the main House Speaker. This was done as a compromise as neither party would initially budge on allowing their own candidate to be House Speaker, an important role responsible for moving through legislation in Parliament. Wan Muhamad has been a house speaker previously and is one of the most prominent Muslim politicians in Thailand, originally hailing from Yala in the Deep South near Malaysia. He is 79-years-old, born on May 11th, 1944, and has a history of being fair and impartial which is why all parties eventually agreed to nominate him to resolve the nearly seven week argument over who would take the House Speaker role. By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Thairath #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/04/thai-parliament-succesfully-chooses-house-speaker/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-05 - 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.

In Total, 64 Deaths in 4 Months From Phuket Road Accidents By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – In total, there have been 64 deaths in four months from Phuket road accidents so far this year which is an increase from last year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299759-in-total-64-deaths-in-4-months-from-phuket-road-accidents/

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In a tragic accident last night, a police officer driving recklessly crashed his pickup into four motorcycle riders, killing two and injuring two others. The report confirmed the officer’s alcohol levels as exceeding the legal limit. Off-duty police officer kills 2 in drunken accident in Ayutthaya Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299730-off-duty-police-officer-kills-2-in-drunken-accident-in-ayutthaya/

Public warned against fake donation campaigns for elephant Sak Surin Members of the public are cautioned against falling prey to scammers on social media calling for donations for Sak Surin, the ailing elephant recently returned from Sri Lanka. Full stop: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299710-public-warned-against-fake-donation-campaigns-for-elephant-sak-surin/

Members of the public are cautioned against falling prey to scammers on social media calling for donations for Sak Surin, the ailing elephant recently returned from Sri Lanka. Suratchai Inwiset, director of the elephant conservation centre in Lampang province, said today (Tuesday) that the centre does not solicit funds from the public and has nothing to do with campaigning for donations. Sak Surin, which is currently being sheltered at the centre under quarantine, has been diagnosed with a cataract in his right eye, a left front leg which cannot bend, infections on his hips and problems with his nails and the soles of his feet, said Suratchai. #news Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-warned-against-fake-donation-campaigns-for-elephant-sak-surin/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-04 - 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.

Lost in Thailand: Desperate search for missing mum sends police on a mission by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ มูลนิธิพิทักษ์กาญจน์ สำนักงานใหญ่ The Royal Thai Police and search and rescue teams were dispatched to find a missing Thai mother who went missing three days ago in western Thailand. Locals stumbled upon her burned belongings near the Khwae Yai River in the central province of Kanchanaburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299707-lost-in-thailand-desperate-search-for-missing-mum-sends-police-on-a-mission/

Trio Injured in Serious Motorbike Collision in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Three people were injured in a serious motorbike crash at 1 AM in Pattaya today, July 4th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299704-trio-injured-in-serious-motorbike-collision-in-pattaya/