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Pita gets COVID-19, quarantines and suspends activities for a while Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be able to attend a meeting of leaders of the eight coalition parties scheduled for this Thursday, said Chaithawat Tulathon, the party secretary-general, today (Tuesday). He also said that Pita will miss a seminar with all the party’s MPs, which starts tomorrow, but is expected to recover and be able to join the MPs in reporting to parliament on June 27th. In his Facebook post today, Pita warned people who were close to him in the past week to monitor themselves for any symptoms. He said that he started to develop symptoms on Sunday, after his return from a visit to Chiang Mai to thank supporters, adding that he then confined himself to home and did not venture outdoors. He conducted a rapid antigen test today, which showed a positive result. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pita-gets-covid-19-quarantines-and-suspends-activities-for-a-while/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

MOVE FORWARD leader and prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat has caught Covid-19 for the third time and as he is now self-isolating a meeting of the eight-partner coalition government scheduled for Thursday June 22 has been put off to next week, Matichon newspaper said this evening (June 20). Mr. Chaitawat Tulathon, Move Forward’s secretary-general, said while this key meeting has been postponed a seminar to be attended by Move Forward’s new MPs scheduled for June 21-23 will continue with him standing in on Pita’s behalf. After returning from a visit to the North to thank people for supporting Move Forward on June 16 Pita has not visited his party’s head office and held online conferences instead. by TNR Staff Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat. Photo: Thai Rath Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/06/20/pita-catches-covid-for-the-third-time-coalition-talks-put-off/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-06-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Tik-shock: Baht bus operator gets tough on risqué ride with Chinese viral vixen Petch Petpailin Photo via TikTok @huanxi59 A baht bus operator in Chiang Mai has recently implemented stricter measures in response to viral TikTok videos featuring a provocative Chinese woman on one of their buses in the province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298466-tik-shock-baht-bus-operator-gets-tough-on-risqué-ride-with-chinese-viral-vixen/

Couriers who delivered ฿28m cash to the police extortion gang questioned Police questioned four witnesses last night (Monday), who delivered 28 million baht in cash in four suitcases to police officers implicated in the online gambling extortion controversy at a temple in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298463-couriers-who-delivered-฿28m-cash-to-the-police-extortion-gang-questioned/

Police questioned four witnesses last night (Monday), who delivered 28 million baht in cash in four suitcases to police officers implicated in the online gambling extortion controversy at a temple in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai. According to an informed police source, the four people were captured on CCTV with the four cases. The source said that the 28 million baht, just a portion of the 140 million baht reportedly extorted by the police gang, was raised by an individual only identified as “Pe”, one of the operators of the illegal online gambling platform, from his associates in a neighbouring country. The money was transferred into several “mule” accounts in Thailand, then withdrawn and sent to Pe to be delivered to the police gang in Chiang Rai by the four couriers. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/couriers-who-delivered-฿28m-cash-to-the-police-extortion-gang-questioned/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Prominent Thai lawyer calls for Pita investigation to be dropped By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/ทนายรัชพล ศิริสาคร Fanpage A prominent Thai lawyer, known for providing free legal advice via his popular Facebook page, has called for the probe into Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be dropped. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298462-prominent-thai-lawyer-calls-for-pita-investigation-to-be-dropped/

A prominent Thai lawyer, known for providing free legal advice via his popular Facebook page, has called for the probe into Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be dropped. In a letter submitted to the Election Commission yesterday, June 19, Ratchapol Sirisakhon described the investigation into Pita’s alleged shareholdings in a media firm as “unfair” and suggested the activist who filed the complaint should be sued instead. Political activist and serial moaner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana had filed a complaint with the Election Commission, asking for Pita to be disqualified as an election candidate. He accuses the PM candidate of holding 42,000 shares in a media company, which he says is still operating, despite evidence to the contrary. By Peter Roche PHOTO: Facebook/ทนายรัชพล ศิริสาคร Fanpage Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/prominent-thai-lawyer-calls-for-pita-investigation-to-be-dropped/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Take Me Out Thailand Tangmo’s disgraceful mindset towards women is unwelcome in our society By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj On Jun 10, Channel 3 aired an episode of Take Me Out Thailand that featured the 22 years old American guy who goes by the nickname, Tangmo. He got blacked out (all the women turned off the lights for him, meaning, no one chose him). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298460-take-me-out-thailand-tangmo’s-disgraceful-mindset-towards-women-is-unwelcome-in-our-society/

On Jun 10, Channel 3 aired an episode of Take Me Out Thailand that featured the 22 years old American guy who goes by the nickname, Tangmo. He got blacked out (all the women turned off the lights for him, meaning, no one chose him). He said admittedly that he believes in the conservative rules, that men are the leaders and providers and women are the followers. Women have to stay home and be “แม่ศรีเรือน” mae sri ruen (a Thai term for women who stay at home, cook, and worship their husband). DJ Tonhorm (Sakuntala Thianphairot), the woman host on the show then asked, what if a woman can make more money than he can, would she have to give up her better-paying career so she could just be mae sri ruen for him? He said that would never happen because there would be a screening process first and he wouldn’t pick the ones who are like that, and usually a working, successful woman can’t find a husband anyways. By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/50009/take-me-out-thailand-tangmos-disgraceful-mindset-towards-women-is-unwelcome-in-our-society/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Thairath A grieving mother is reeling after her eldest son was shot dead at a restaurant-pub during the ordination ceremony of her middle child. The tragedy unfolded in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province and resulted in two fatalities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298459-thai-mother-loses-son-in-restaurant-shooting-during-ordination-ceremony/

Phra Prang Wat Arun to be surveyed every 3 months as prang found to be tilting slightly Thailand’s Fine Arts Department plans to survey Phra Prang Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks on the Chao Phraya River, every three months after it was discovered through scanning that the principal prang, a tall tower-like spire, has started to lean. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298457-phra-prang-wat-arun-to-be-surveyed-every-3-months-as-prang-found-to-be-tilting-slightly/

Paws for justice: 100,000 baht reward to nab gunman of peaceful pooch by Samantha Rose PHOTO: Unsplash/Anoir Chafik A reward of 100,000 baht has been offered to help catch the culprit behind the shooting of a peaceful dog at a Ban Phueng Tok residence. The crime remains unsolved, with the gunman suspected to be a professional killer. He or she had previously targeted the dog with a laser beam. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298455-paws-for-justice-100000-baht-reward-to-nab-gunman-of-peaceful-pooch/

Father kills recently-released son amid threats in Chaiyaphum by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of ข่าวภูเขียว เพื่อคนชัยภูมิ Facebook A tragic incident occurred in a hut in the middle of a paddy field in Chaiyaphum province, where a 73 year old father killed his 46 year old son. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298454-father-kills-recently-released-son-amid-threats-in-chaiyaphum/

Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Khaosod Authorities have issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298453-heated-petrol-station-confrontation-leads-to-father-and-son’s-arrest-in-prachinburi/

UPDATE: Kanchanaburi police chief denies link to viral video with YouTuber My Mate Nate by Petch Petpailin Photo via YouTube/ My Mate Nate The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office vehemently denied any involvement of his police officers in the video featuring the American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, also known as My Mate Nate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298406-american-youtuber-critisised-for-hiring-50-thai-police-to-play-game-with-him/?do=findComment&comment=18155273

Kanchanaburi police chief denies link to viral video with YouTuber My Mate Nate by Petch Petpailin Photo via YouTube/ My Mate Nate The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office vehemently denied any involvement of his police officers in the video featuring the American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, also known as My Mate Nate. The viral video, created by Bartling, showcased him, his team members, and 50 individuals dressed as police officers engaging in a hide-and-seek game at an abandoned shopping mall. While many viewers found the video thrilling, numerous comments criticized Bartling for inappropriately involving the police. The Royal Thai Police (RTP) launched a thorough investigation into the viral video and determined that it was filmed at an abandoned shopping mall in the Tha Makham sub-district, Mueang district, within Kanchanaburi province. The individuals appearing as police officers in the video were reportedly affiliated with the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office. Nevertheless, the commanding officer of the police station, Pairoj Kumphai, staunchly maintained that his team thoroughly investigated the matter and found no evidence of any officers from the province participating in the video. According to Pairoj, the relevant departments are currently collaborating to identify the individuals seen in the footage. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/kanchanaburi-police-chief-denies-link-to-viral-video-with-youtuber-my-mate-nate -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Bangkok Police foil kidnapping attempt, 5 arrested and weapons seized at alcohol checkpoint by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: Khaosod Five criminals and a kidnapping victim were apprehended by police late last night in Rom Klao, Bangkok. The authorities discovered six firearms and 61 rounds of ammunition in two suspicious vehicles during an alcohol checkpoint inspection near a shopping mall in Min Buri district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298451-bangkok-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-5-arrested-and-weapons-seized-at-alcohol-checkpoint/

Lorry plunges from bridge onto railway in Chachoengsao, injuring passengers Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A lorry driver, fearing late delivery, fought drowsiness and lost control of his 10-wheeled vehicle, plunging off an elevated bridge in Chachoengsao province onto a railway line. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298433-truck-plunges-from-bridge-onto-railway-services-continue-unaffected/?do=findComment&comment=18155194

Thailand News - ALL MPs approved after election, Xi meets Blinken in Beijing : Tim Newton Today - June 20 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298449-thailand-news-all-mps-approved-after-election-xi-meets-blinken-in-beijing-tim-newton-today-june-20/

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Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over billion baht loss from Thai warehouses by Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over a billion baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298448-cassava-scandal-ex-pwo-chief-probed-over-billion-baht-loss-from-thai-warehouses/

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over a billion baht. The cassava scandal case revolves around the disappearance of approximately 30,000 tonnes of cassava, originally valued at 210 million baht, during a 2008 government pledging project. The lost cassava stock, which has since reportedly increased in value to over a billion baht, vanished from twelve privately owned warehouses that had been contracted by the government to store the produce. The missing stock of the cassava scandal was initially uncovered by a 2020 ad hoc inspection committee, which included representatives from PWO, the Internal Trade Department, the Department of Foreign Trade, and the warehouse owners themselves. by Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/ex-pwo-chief-probed-over-billion-baht-cassava-loss-from-thai-warehouses -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai Astronomy: Distant celestial duo gets Thai-nominated names from IAU by Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of nameexoworlds, via Bangkok Post The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has chosen Thai-nominated names for a distant celestial duo, a decision that has been warmly received by the nation’s prime minister, becoming a significant milestone in Thai astronomy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298447-thai-astronomy-distant-celestial-duo-gets-thai-nominated-names-from-iau/

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has chosen Thai-nominated names for a distant celestial duo, a decision that has been warmly received by the nation’s prime minister, becoming a significant milestone in Thai astronomy. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri relayed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s satisfaction upon learning that the IAU had adopted the Thai names Kaewkosin and Phailinsiam for the red dwarf star GJ 3470 and its bluish-green planet GJ 3470b, respectively. These names were submitted as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 contest, which accepted nominations for celestial objects from across the globe. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation facilitated a platform for Thai participants to propose names. Anucha stressed that both the government and relevant agencies were prepared and committed to supporting youth who hold a passion for Thai astronomy. The first pair of nominated names included Kaewkosin, inspired by the ancient belief that stars were valuable gemstones belonging to the Hindu deity Indra. Phailinsiam, meaning “blue gemstone,” was proposed for the planet, reported Bangkok Post. by Mitch Connor Photo Courtesy of nameexoworlds, via Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/iau-adopts-thai-nominated-names-for-distant-celestial-duo -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Move Forward and the double-edged sword of ‘orange fandom’ Thanks to fervent support from millions of people, the reformist Move Forward Party (MFP) pulled off a stunning victory in the May 14 election, defeating a Shinawatra-backed electoral machine that had won every national vote since 2001. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298441-move-forward-and-the-double-edged-sword-of-‘orange-fandom’/