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Chinese nationals arrested at Phuket Airport for illegal employment Immigration officials recently apprehended two Chinese women at Phuket International Airport’s car park over accusations of illegal employment. The specifics concerning the women’s identities have not been publicly disclosed, with authorities opting to cover their faces in the released photographs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299305-chinese-nationals-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-illegal-employment/

Unleashed tragedy: Family pit bulls turn from pets to predators, fatally maul bedridden Thai owner by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ลำปางซะป๊ะ BY เขลางค์นครโพสต์ Two family pet pit bulls yesterday attacked and killed their elderly bedridden owner at a house in the Hang Chat district in the northern province of Lampang. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299304-unleashed-tragedy-family-pit-bulls-turn-from-pets-to-predators-fatally-maul-bedridden-thai-owner/

UPDATE: Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor On Thursday afternoon, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha expressed deep concern and ordered an urgent report on a shocking incident at Don Mueang Airport. It occurred at 8.27 am and saw the left leg of a 57-year-old Terminal Two passenger travelling to Nakhon Si Thammarat province engorged by a faulty walkway escalator, causing it to be severed at the knee and prompting an emergency response at Thailand’s second busiest airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173316

Move Forward to probe allegation of assault against an MP The Move Forward party has promised to investigate a woman’s allegation that she was assaulted by one of the party’s MPs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299303-move-forward-to-probe-allegation-of-assault-against-an-mp/

The Move Forward party has promised to investigate a woman’s allegation that she was assaulted by one of the party’s MPs. The victim, a 26-year-old, filed a complaint with Bo Win police in Si Racha district of Chon Buri province on June 27th and the police there have made an appointment with the victim and the alleged attacker at the police station on July 2nd. An image of the victim with bruises on her body was posted on Twitter and widely shared. Move Forward party said that the allegation of assault is serious and the party has contacted the victim for more information. It also promised to address the case with the party’s disciplinary committee. #news https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-to-probe-allegation-of-assault-against-an-mp/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-30 - 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: Passenger’s Leg Severed By Moving Walkway At Don Mueang Airport by TNR Staff The moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport where the accident occurred this morning, June 29, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath A FEMALE passenger’s left leg was ripped off to the knee by a moving walkway at Don Mueang International Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173318

Phitsanulok Quake Shows Buildings Should Be Strengthened: Expert by TNR Staff Top: A graphic image showing cracks caused by an earthquake by by Htc Erl from Pixabay AFTER a 4.5 magnitude earthquake rocked Phisanulok and was felt in Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299302-phitsanulok-quake-shows-buildings-should-be-strengthened-expert/

UPDATE: Not The First Time – Airport Moving Walkway Devoured Passenger’s Sandal In 2019 by TNR Staff The sandal shredded by Don Mueang Airport’s moving walkway in 2019. Photo: Sanook.com AFTER a woman’s left leg was severed till the knee by a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport early tyesterdaqy morning (June 29) it has led to netizens criticising airport safety with one of them mentioning that a similar incident occurred four years ago but fortunately he pulled his foot out of the jammed croc sandal he was wearing which was then devoured by the machine, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173321

to continue: Thailand Live Friday 30 June 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1299301-thailand-live-friday-30-june-2023/

Passenger sustains serious injury on escalator at Don Mueang airport A female passenger was seriously injured when one of her legs became trapped in an escalator at Don Mueang airport yesterday morning (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/

Tourism officials in Thailand remain optimistic that the kingdom will welcome 5 million Chinese tourists this year. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has set a target of 5.3 million visitors from China, generating revenue of 446 billion baht. This is a downgrade from their own predictions earlier this year of a robust return of Chinese tourists into Thailand. Thai tourism revises goal to “5 million Chinese tourists” in 2023 Up to 90% of Chinese arrivals in Thailand at present are independent travellers, with the tour group market accounting for just 10%.” #news Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299285-thai-tourism-revises-goal-to-“5-million-chinese-tourists”-in-2023/

Strimmer catastrophe: Thai man slices off penis while cutting grass By Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath A Thai man tragically died after cutting off his penis with a grass strimmer at a forest park in the Isaan province of Nong Bua Lamphu. The strimmer blade snapped and accidentally sliced his penis and groin area causing a severe loss of blood. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299267-strimmer-catastrophe-thai-man-slices-off-penis-while-cutting-grass/

Senate deputy chairman says Pita “unlikely to get 5 votes” from senators A member of Thailand’s hand-picked Senate has predicted that the leader of the Move Forward Party “won’t even get 5 votes” from the 250 senators to back his bid for PM. Pita Limjaroenrat hopes to become Thailand’s next leader when the new PM is chosen, expected to happen on July 13. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299264-senate-deputy-chairman-says-pita-“unlikely-to-get-5-votes”-from-senators/

A member of Thailand’s hand-picked Senate has predicted that the leader of the Move Forward Party “won’t even get 5 votes” from the 250 senators to back his bid for PM. Pita Limjaroenrat hopes to become Thailand’s next leader when the new PM is chosen, expected to happen on July 13. Thailand’s current Senators were hand-picked by the 2014 coup leader and the NCPO after the 2017 Thai constitution was enacted. They have universally supported Thailand’s political status-quo and were installed, specifically, to keep conservative elements in charge of the Thai parliament. Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha has dismissed Pita’s chances of being elected. According to him, most senators have “already decided they’ll either vote against Pita or abstain”. Kittisak also says Pita might not be the only contender, as any party that has won 25 or more House seats can put forward up to 3 candidates. By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ #news Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/senate-deputy-chairman-says-pita-unlikely-to-get-5-votes-from-senators/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-06-29 - 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, UK strengthen ties towards strategic economic partnership By Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of GOV.UK Thailand and the United Kingdom (UK)are looking to fortify their economic ties now the toxic dust of Brexit has settled. With the next Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting on the horizon this November, it’s believed that both countries are ready to elevate their relationship to a potential strategic economic partnership. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299263-thailand-uk-strengthen-ties-towards-strategic-economic-partnership/

Thailand and the United Kingdom (UK)are looking to fortify their economic ties now the toxic dust of Brexit has settled. With the next Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting on the horizon this November, it’s believed that both countries are ready to elevate their relationship to a potential strategic economic partnership. JETCO Director-General Auramon Supthaweethum spoke at length about the expected sectors that are set to benefit from this economic bolstering. These sectors range from food and drink, health, education, the automotive industry, agriculture, and the digital sector. The subsequent aim of these actions is to form a foothold for future negotiations of free trade between the two nations. The economic relationship between Thailand and the UK has flourished since the UK severed ties with the European Union in 2021. It was within that same year that the two countries put pen to paper and agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding. The mission is to establish JETCO. The goal of this endeavour was the amplification and enhancement of economic cooperation in trade and investment, focussing particularly on sectors that spark mutual interest, reported Bangkok Post. The first ministerial JETCO meeting was hosted in June of the previous year. Among the attendance were Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and the UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy, Penny Mordaunt. Within this first meeting, a 1-2 year work plan was approved to facilitate trade expansion and reduce trade barriers within the aforementioned mutually interesting sectors. By Alex Morgan Picture courtesy of GOV.UK #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thailand-and-uk-strengthen-ties-towards-strategic-economic-partnership -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-29 - 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.

Senator Submits Evidence on Pita’s ITV Shares to EC BANGKOK, June 29 (TNA) — The Senate’s Political Development and Public Participation Committee on Wednesday submitted the evidence related to the allegations that Move Forward Party leader and Prime Minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat holds shares in iTV, a media company to the Election Commission. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299261-senator-submits-evidence-on-pita’s-itv-shares-to-ec/

BANGKOK, June 29 (TNA) — The Senate’s Political Development and Public Participation Committee on Wednesday submitted the evidence related to the allegations that Move Forward Party leader and Prime Minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat holds shares in iTV, a media company to the Election Commission. Senator Seri Suwanpanon, the committee chairman and senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha, the deputy chairman, meet Election Commission chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Wednesday to hand over the evidencerelated to the allegations that Mr. Pita holds shares in iTV while applying for office, which is in violation of the Constitution. Mr Seri said he asked the Election Commission to use its authority and discretion to complete the ruling as fast as possible in order to solve the political arguments. He wanted the issue to be quickly concluded. #news https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1198045 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-06-29 - 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.

Elderly monk at Buriram temple tricked by imposter loses 180,000 baht by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Dailynews - เดลินิวส์ออนไลน์ Facebook. An 82 year old resident monk at a temple in Thailand’s Buriram was reportedly duped by a conman impersonating a monk, leading to the theft of 180,000 baht (US$5,051) from the temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299258-elderly-monk-at-buriram-temple-tricked-by-imposter-loses-180000-baht/

Case against alleged serial killer Am Cyanide “soon to be wrapped up” By Peter Roche PHOTO: Tachileik News Agency Police investigating alleged serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn say they believe they have enough evidence to charge her with at least 6 of the 15 murders she’s accused of. Sararat was arrested in April on suspicious of poisoning 15 people with cyanide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299256-case-against-alleged-serial-killer-am-cyanide-“soon-to-be-wrapped-up”/

Police investigating alleged serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn say they believe they have enough evidence to charge her with at least 6 of the 15 murders she’s accused of. Sararat was arrested in April on suspicious of poisoning 15 people with cyanide. Thailand’s deputy national police chief says investigating officers are now preparing to wrap things up. Surachate Hakparn says officers have enough evidence to charge Sararat on 6 to 7 serious counts. “We have found clear evidence. We have found the actual vials of cyanide that Am ordered, and we have found traces of cyanide with Am.” By Peter Roche PHOTO: Tachileik News Agency #news Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/case-against-alleged-serial-killer-am-cyanide-soon-to-be-wrapped-up/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-06-29 - 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 police accused of demanding 500,000 baht from Kazakhstan suspect by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 7 A Thai lawyer and a Kazakhstan thief accused Thai Immigration Bureau officers of demanding 500,000 baht in exchange for the temporary release of the suspect. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299252-thai-police-accused-of-demanding-500000-baht-from-kazakhstan-suspect/

A Thai lawyer and a Kazakhstan thief accused Thai Immigration Bureau officers of demanding 500,000 baht in exchange for the temporary release of the suspect. According to a Channel 7 report, a Kazakhstan man was arrested by Thai police officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station, and Koh Samui Police Station, after he and his friends stole from a victim on Koh Samui, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. The Thai lawyer, Krit Neatidham, who took care of the case reported to Channel 7 that the Kazakhstan man was later apprehended by Immigration Bureau officers and imprisoned for over two weeks at the immigration office in Bangkok. Krit stated that he and the suspect’s Thai wife attempted to gain temporary release for him to proceed with further litigation in court. However, the immigration police request a special payment for the bail and contacted the lawyer via phone call to negotiate the amount of the payment. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 7 #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-accused-of-demanding-500000-baht-from-kazakhstan-suspect -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-29 - 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.

Earthquake of 4.5 Magnitude Jolts Phitsanulok PHITSANULOK, June 29 (TNA) – An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude occurred in Phisanulok after midnight, felt in surrounding provinces including Phichit where a temple found cracks in an ancient ordination hall. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299251-earthquake-of-45-magnitude-jolts-phitsanulok/

Pattaya boy critically injured following wall collapse By Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of เพื่อนกัน ณ บ่อวิน Facebook. In a close-knit community in Pattaya, an 11 year old boy was critically injured as an old wall collapsed on him. As locals looked on in worried anticipation, emergency services promptly administered first aid and transferred the injured kid to a nearby hospital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299250-pattaya-boy-critically-injured-following-wall-collapse/