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Engaging content emerged on TikTok yesterday, posted by user @nawapornice, capturing an intoxicated monk causing disruption on a bus. Based on the user’s remark, the monk’s behaviour, under the influence, was inconveniencing other passengers, including offensive alcohol odour and a persistent argumentative attitude towards the bus staff. The captured footage spotlighted the monk seated near the exit, disrupting the bus staff with loud arguments due to sitting in an incorrect seat and emanating a strong alcohol scent. Despite the existing circumstances, the monk was unrelenting and refused to change his seat along with expressing dissatisfaction towards the bus staff, even going as far as openly reprimanding them. As soon as the clip was made public, it garnered a multitude of comments. Some suggested making a stop at a police checkpoint. The poster replied to the comment, saying, “We did stop, but at that time, this monk was silent, asking to go to Bangkok”. by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: @nawapornice Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/tiktok-user-documents-drunk-monk-disrupting-bus-journey-in-june-2023 -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-24 - 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.

Mini Cooper Crashes into School Bus, 15 Students Injured. Porsche Crashes into Store Picture: Sanook In a shocking incident on the road, two cars were racing each other when a Mini Cooper collided with a school bus, resulting in injuries to 15 students. Simultaneously, the Porsche involved in the race crashed through the storefront. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298792-mini-cooper-crashes-into-school-bus-15-students-injured-as-porsche-crashes-into-store/

Violent Clash Erupts at Skate Park in South Pattaya At 1 a.m. on June 24, 2023, Pattaya Municipal Radio Center received a distress call regarding a violent dispute resulting in serious injury. The incident occurred at skate park near Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298789-violent-clash-erupts-at-skate-park-in-south-pattaya/

Immigration Bureau in Satun Helps Bedridden Indian Woman with her Visa Extension Picture: Siam Rath The Immigration Bureau in Satun has demonstrated its commitment to upholding human rights by assisting a bedridden Indian woman with her visa extension process. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298785-immigration-bureau-in-satun-helps-bedridden-indian-woman-with-her-visa-extension/

Why Pheu Thai’s thinking is democratically wrong By Tulsathit Taptim Coming from a man considered to be one of the top political thinkers, the idea that the second biggest party in a multiple-party system is traditionally required to fight with the biggest one in forming a government sounds more worrisome. If not more ridiculous, that is. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298784-why-pheu-thai’s-thinking-is-democratically-wrong/

Coming from a man considered to be one of the top political thinkers, the idea that the second biggest party in a multiple-party system is traditionally required to fight with the biggest one in forming a government sounds more worrisome. If not more ridiculous, that is. Even Phumtham Wechayachai, one of the Pheu Thai Party’s most powerful influencers, has pointed out himself that his political camp and Move Forward were not that far apart in terms of election wins. This made the deputy party leader’s assertion that Pheu Thai could have chosen to be a rival government-forming core more bewildering. No political textbook says Pheu Thai should have, and for good reason. Yet this type of thinking has spread throughout not just Pheu Thai’s highest hierarchy but also a considerable section of its support down to the grass roots. There is only one justification for a post-election rivalry between Move Forward and Pheu Thai, and that is if there are irreconcilable ideological differences between both parties. Truth, however, is that Pheu Thai is closer to Move Forward ideologically than to, say, Palang Pracharath. To say otherwise is ignoring what has been happening in Thailand over the past two decades. By Tulsathit Taptim Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/why-pheu-thais-thinking-is-democratically-wrong/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-24 - 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.

Outgoing Foreign Minister defends his two days of regional dialogue with Myanmar held in Pattaya by James Morris and Son Nguyen Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai claimed that the dialogue held last Sunday and Monday between Myanmar junta representatives and officials from ASEAN countries, India and China, held in Pattaya, had produced constructive ideas while also insisting the talks were both routine and in Thailand’s national interest. Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand, other ASEAN countries and Southeast Asian foreign policy experts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298783-outgoing-foreign-minister-defends-his-two-days-of-regional-dialogue-with-myanmar-held-in-pattaya/

Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai claimed that the dialogue held last Sunday and Monday between Myanmar junta representatives and officials from ASEAN countries, India and China, held in Pattaya, had produced constructive ideas while also insisting the talks were both routine and in Thailand’s national interest. Desperate bid by the caretaker government to present the Burmese junta regime in Nay Pyi Taw as legitimate has drawn hostility from politicians in Thailand, other ASEAN countries and Southeast Asian foreign policy experts. Nevertheless, Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai steadfastly insisted the move was in Thailand’s strategic interests. The last desperate efforts earlier this week by the outgoing government to bring the failing Burmese junta in from the cold appears to have backfired with key countries within the ASEAN bloc failing to take part and also making their displeasure known about the initiative. One Australian expert has described the two-day dialogue attended by officials from a handful of ASEAN countries, as well as India and China, as damaging and destructive to the ASEAN bloc. In the aftermath of the talks, however, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Don Pramudwinai defended the meetings that took place as an effort to preserve Thailand’s strategic interests given the country’s unique position as Myanmar’s neighbour with an extensive border. Mr Don also warned that as matters stood, the rising conflict there threatened regional stability and must be addressed. The outgoing government is facing criticism both at home and abroad over its sudden initiative launched last week to host an informal dialogue between the unrecognised Myanmar military junta and representatives from a handful of member ASEAN countries and other parties who agreed to attend the controversial two-day event in Pattaya held on Sunday and Monday last. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/06/23/foreign-minister-don-pramudwinai-defends-talks-with-myanmar/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-06-24 - 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.

Chuan: Party With Most MPs Should Get House Speaker Post by TNR Staff Former prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai speaking to reporters, June 23, 2023. Photo: Matichon FORMER prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai said that the party that obtained the most number of MPs should get both the premiership and the House speaker post with this referring to Move Forward which got 151 seats and Phue Thai 142 seats having tussled over the latter position. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298781-chuan-party-with-most-mps-should-get-house-speaker-post/

FORMER prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai said today (June 23) that the party that obtained the most number of MPs should get both the premiership and the House speaker post with this referring to Move Forward which got 151 seats and Phue Thai 142 seats having tussled over the latter position, Matichon newspaper said. Usually the largest and the second largest elected parties are on opposite sides of the aisle but this time they are both part of the coalition with this leading to a tug-of-war on which camp will get the House speaker post, Chuan said while registering as a Democrat MP at Parliament. Regarding concerns that whichever party gets the House speaker post will have an advantage in proposing draft laws and motions, Chuan pointed out this has no effect as the constitution says that the speaker has to be impartial and in his 55 years of political experience he has seen that regardless which party the speaker belonged to he has generally been impartial. by TNR Staff Top photo: Former prime minister and parliament president Chuan Leekpai speaking to reporters, June 23, 2023. Photo: Matichon Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/06/23/chuan-party-with-most-mps-should-get-house-speaker-post/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-06-24 - 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.

Thais advised not to venture into conflict zones near Mae Hong Son border with Myanmar The Thai-Myanmar Border Command Centre, in Thailand’s northernmost Mae Hong Son province, issued a warning today (Friday), advising people not to venture into border areas in the Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts for their safety, as fighting between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels continues. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298780-thais-advised-not-to-venture-into-conflict-zones-near-mae-hong-son-border-with-myanmar/

The Thai-Myanmar Border Command Centre, in Thailand’s northernmost Mae Hong Son province, issued a warning today (Friday), advising people not to venture into border areas in the Mae Sariang and Khun Yuam districts for their safety, as fighting between Myanmar government forces and Karenni rebels continues. It said that Thailand is not involved in the conflict and will not support either side or allow them to use Thai territory for their benefit. It also urged the Thai media to check news reports for accuracy before publication or broadcast, in order not to cause public panic. The command centre reported that there are currently 4,085 refugees from Myanmar in two shelters on Thai soil, one in Ban Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district and the other in Mae Ngao sub-district in Khun Yuam district. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thais-advised-not-to-venture-into-conflict-zones-near-mae-hong-son-border-with-myanmar/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-24 - 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: Fire Extinguisher That Exploded Did Not Have A Safety Valve by TNR Staff The fire extinguisher that exploded at Rajavinit Mathayom School. Photo: Thai Rath POLICE said a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher that exploded during a fire drill at a secondary school in Bangkok killing one student and injuring 29 others was a reusable one but not fitted with a safety valve, Thai Rath and Matichon newspapers said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/?do=findComment&comment=18162618

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Wave of disapproval: Krabi residents make waves as foreign men scale tsunami tower in unruly act Photo via ThaiRath Residents in the southern province of Krabi condemned two foreign men for their unruly behaviour. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298765-wave-of-disapproval-krabi-residents-make-waves-as-foreign-men-scale-tsunami-tower-in-unruly-act/

Malaysia to charge Thai nationals over mass graves, trafficking camps found in 2015 Four Thai nationals will face charges in a Malaysian court on Friday over the 2015 discovery of mass graves and suspected human trafficking camps at the country’s border with Thailand, Malaysia‘s home affairs minister said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298753-malaysia-to-charge-thai-nationals-over-mass-graves-trafficking-camps-found-in-2015/

BANGKOK – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill at Rajavinit Mathayom School in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/

Student Killed in Gas Explosion During Fire Drill BANGKOK, June 23 (TNA) – One student was killed in a gas explosion during a fire safety drill Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298743-student-killed-in-gas-explosion-during-fire-drill/

Thai police arrest 23 in crackdown on Bangladeshi migrants by Mitch Connor Photo by Assawin Pakkawan, Bangkok Post A swift police operation on illegal immigration in Songkhla, a province in southern Thailand, resulted in the apprehension of 23 individuals yesterday. Four of them were Thai citizens acting as drivers, and the remaining nineteen were Bangladeshis, who were identified as unlawful immigrants. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298741-thai-police-arrest-23-in-crackdown-on-bangladeshi-migrants/

Three Pattaya Bar Workers Test Positive for Illegal Drugs During Police Raid By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — 40 Pattaya police officers inspected bars across the city last night, June 23rd, and uncovered three bar workers with illicit drugs in their systems. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298739-three-pattaya-bar-workers-test-positive-for-illegal-drugs-during-police-raid/

Move Forward and Pheu Thai told to stop bickering over House speakership Thai Sang Thai Secretary-General Sita Divari warned the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties today (Friday) to stop quarrelling over the House speakership and unite. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298737-move-forward-and-pheu-thai-told-to-stop-bickering-over-house-speakership/

Thai Sang Thai Secretary-General Sita Divari warned the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties today (Friday) to stop quarrelling over the House speakership and unite. In his Facebook post today, Sita wrote “Bandits unite when they rob, but will quarrel when it comes time to split the loot.” “Don’t forget that we used this wording before when referring to “those uncles” (Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prawit Wongsuwan and Anupong Paochinda). Today, we have won over the thieves who stole democracy from us and they are now packing up.” “We should celebrate our victory by uniting, returning democracy to the people and not bickering over the fortune stolen by the thieves. It is a shame for the people who have trust in us and vote for us,” wrote Sita. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-and-pheu-thai-told-to-stop-bickering-over-house-speakership/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-23 - 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.

Pattaya Festival 2023 Blazes into Action Today and Tomorrow By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา Pattaya — The most highly anticipated event of this month, Pattaya Festival 2023, is set to kick off today on Pattaya Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298736-pattaya-festival-2023-blazes-into-action-today-and-tomorrow/

UPDATE: Pattaya crackdown reveals foreigners living illegally amid beggar population Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of Istock In a sudden manoeuvre, Pattaya City set into motion an operation designed to clear the city’s vibrant tourist hotspot of beggars. This Pattaya crackdown operation surprisingly unearthed many foreigners residing illegally within the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298690-pattaya-city-launches-sweeping-operation-on-homeless-and-beggars/?do=findComment&comment=18161447

Another activist lobbies Election Commission to rule out Pita PM bid By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์ The campaign to prevent Pita Limjaroenrat becoming Thailand’s next PM continues, with another activist petitioning the Election Commission. Nopparuj Worachitwutthikul has called on the EC to request a ruling from the Constitutional Court on whether or not the Move Forward leader was qualified to run in the May 14 general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298734-another-activist-lobbies-election-commission-to-rule-out-pita-pm-bid/