Photo via Channel 3

 

Stranded in Thailand: Bankrupt foreign woman unable to return home

 

A foreign woman sought assistance from locals in Krabi province in the southern region of Thailand after she ran out of money. She is unable to return to her home country, the United States.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294624-stranded-in-thailand-bankrupt-foreign-woman-unable-to-return-home/

Hungarian Man Facing Legal Action After Touching Pipefish While Diving at Pha Ngan Island

 

 

A Hungarian man is facing legal action after he touched a pipefish while he was diving at Pha Ngan Island.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294626-hungarian-man-facing-legal-action-after-touching-pipefish-while-diving-at-pha-ngan-island/

Tyson Fury in Bangkok for One Night Only!

 

 

WBC Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Tyson Fury will be in Bangkok on the 8th June to be the main event for a Gala Dinner at the Millennium Hilton Hotel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291199-tyson-fury-in-bangkok-for-one-night-only/

Woman Badly Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Crash
by TNR Staff

 

All four vehicles were damaged in the pileup. Photo: TV Channel 7

 

A WOMAN driving a sedan in Suphan Buri lost control of her vehicle triggering a multiple-vehicle collision in which she was severely injured and one other person slightly so, TV Channel 7 said this evening (May 11).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294646-woman-badly-hurt-in-multi-vehicle-crash/

 

Thailand and China collaborate to crack down on crime
by Tara Abhasakun

 

Thai immigration police flew to China, photo via Pattaya Mail.

Thailand and China are collaborating to crack down on crimes committed by Chinese nationals using Thailand as a base. Thai immigration police, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Pantana Nutchanart, flew to China to seek cooperation and exchange of information with Chinese police in a week-long trip from May 5 to 11.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294647-thailand-and-china-collaborate-to-crack-down-on-crime/

 

Tenant leaves condo in shocking state after not paying rent for 4 months
by Samantha Rose

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

The owner of a luxury condominium reported a shocking discovery after opening a rented room to find it packed with garbage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294648-tenant-leaves-condo-in-shocking-state-after-not-paying-rent-for-4-months/

 

Move Forward party leader’s political future uncertain

 

 

With only 3 days until the general election, Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, and one of the favourites to be the next prime minister, is suddenly facing an uncertain political future, following an allegation that he owns undeclared shares in a media company, in violation of the Constitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294649-move-forward-party-leader’s-political-future-uncertain/

 

Prompt Police Action Foils Gun Theft Following Shop Break-In

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- On the evening of May 11, a swift and collaborative effort between Lieutenant Colonel Thotsaphon Amphai-Phiphattanakun, the commander of Samranrat Police Station, his squad of officers, and alert local citizens led to the swift apprehension of Mr. Thaksin Chatiketu, a 23-year-old resident of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294650-prompt-police-action-foils-gun-theft-following-shop-break-in/

 

Lampang: Police Chief Investigates Disturbing Disappearance of Teen Connected to Brutal British-Thai Boy's Murder

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Major General Wirachon Boonthawee, the Deputy Police Chief of Provincial Police Region 5, is leading a intense search for Nong Pong. She's a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for five days from Lampang Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294653-lampang-police-chief-investigates-disturbing-disappearance-of-teen-connected-to-brutal-british-thai-boys-murder/

 

Unidentified Samaritan Clears Path for Ambulance in Heavy Traffic, Gains Widespread Admiration

 

video screenshot

 

In a remarkable demonstration of kindness and civic spirit, an unidentified young man has been caught on camera assisting an ambulance in navigating through heavy traffic in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294657-unidentified-samaritan-clears-path-for-ambulance-in-heavy-traffic-gains-widespread-admiration/

 

Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning
By Jonathan Head

South East Asia correspondent

 

Election posters in Bangkok - the vote presents Thailand with a big choice about its future

For the past few weeks an irresistibly catchy tune has been playing in neighbourhoods across Thailand, from campaign trucks sent out by the Pheu Thai party, the frontrunner in this Sunday's general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294658-thailand-election-the-party-they-cant-stop-winning/

 

Kiwi locked up in Thailand with no clothes, food or water
by Matthew Scott

 

Ari Salinger's clothes, food and medicine were taken from him in jail and he was left to sleep naked on a concrete floor without access to water. Photo: Supplied

A New Zealand man arrested for drug possession in Thailand last year spent this week in a Patong jail without reliable access to food, prescription medication or clothing

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294659-kiwi-locked-up-in-thailand-with-no-clothes-food-or-water/

 

Election Commission must be closely scrutinized this Sunday
By Erich Parpart

 

If you voted in or observed the general election in 2019, you would understand why the Election Commission (EC) is being closely watched for the upcoming election on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294664-election-commission-must-be-closely-scrutinized-this-sunday/

 

Thai army chief says “coup” should be removed from media’s vocabulary

 

 

Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Narongpan Jitkaewtae has requested that the media to stop asking him about the possibility of another coup after the May 14th general election and to stop reporting speculation about a coup, noting that the word “coup” tends to cause political conflict and should be removed from media’s vocabularies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294665-thai-army-chief-says-“coup”-should-be-removed-from-media’s-vocabulary/

 

More rumors that EC wants to nullify elections
By Arun Saronchai

 

Many political insiders are claiming that Thailand’s Election Commission are trying to nullify the upcoming election by committing and finding irregularities in a bid to keep the current government in power.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294667-more-rumors-that-ec-wants-to-nullify-elections/

 

Prayut could see himself sidelined in the upcoming election

 

 

There is a strong possibility that Prayut Chan-o-cha could see himself sidelined in the upcoming election, said a professor of political science at Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Siripan Nongsuan Sawasdee in a news article by Reuters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294669-prayut-could-see-himself-sidelined-in-the-upcoming-election/

 

Thailand Consumers Council urges government to lower fuel tariff and promote home solar panels use
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo Courtesy Bangkok Post

The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to consider lowering the fuel tariff (Ft) amid mounting complaints about high electricity bills while suggesting that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) promote the use of domestic solar panels to help address the problem.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294671-thailand-consumers-council-urges-government-to-lower-fuel-tariff-and-promote-home-solar-panels-use/

 

“Zero chance of a coup” - Army Chief, Brit assaults tuk tuk driver : Tim Newton Today - May 12

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294672-“zero-chance-of-a-coup”-army-chief-brit-assaults-tuk-tuk-driver-tim-newton-today-may-12/

 

Thundershowers, winds, rain, and floods expected in Thailand
by Tara Abhasakun

 

Photo by Nation Thailand.

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of thundershowers, gusty winds, heavy rain, and floods in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294673-thundershowers-winds-rain-and-floods-expected-in-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

RTA army chief assures there’ll be ‘no coups on his watch’
by Mitch Connor

 

Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief General Narongpan Jittkaewtae.

Royal Thai Army (RTA) Chief General Narongpan Jittkaewtae assured the Thai public yesterday that there would be no coups on his watch, stating that the term should not exist in anyone’s vocabulary.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294665-thai-army-chief-says-“coup”-should-be-removed-from-media’s-vocabulary/?do=findComment&comment=18077073

 

Campaign urges senators to back winning party in forming Thai government
by Mitch Connor

 

Image via Facebook Pheu Thai Party

A campaign led by a group of academics is calling for the support of senators for the political party that secures the most House seats in Sunday’s election, in hopes to establish a new government efficiently.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294678-campaign-urges-senators-to-back-winning-party-in-forming-thai-government/

 

 

UPDATE:

 

Kiwi tourist pleads guilty to ecstasy possession in Phuket, Thailand
by leah

 

 

A tourist from New Zealand pleaded guilty to drug possession at a court in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294659-kiwi-locked-up-in-thailand-with-no-clothes-food-or-water/?do=findComment&comment=18077113

 

Cyanide serial killer’s sister-in-law questioned for possessing victim’s assets
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) summoned and questioned the sister-in-law and younger brother of the cyanide serial killer, Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn, after her sister-in-law was found to have a designer bag and mobile phone belonging to her latest victim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294683-cyanide-serial-killer’s-sister-in-law-questioned-for-possessing-victim’s-assets/

 

MEA launches Electric System Control Center for 2023 Election
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives election, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has made necessary preparations to ensure a reliable electric system at polling stations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294684-mea-launches-electric-system-control-center-for-2023-election/

 

Teenage boy bitten by rat at food court in Bangkok shopping mall
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo by Patrick Kalkman on Unsplash and Facebook/ ออยศรีและผองเผือก

A Thai mother sought help on social media after her teenage son got bitten by a rat while dining at a shopping mall food court in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok after the mall refused to be held accountable for the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294687-teenage-boy-bitten-by-rat-at-food-court-in-bangkok-shopping-mall/

 

Shooting instructor opens fire in Rayong, Thailand
by leah

 

Photo via KhaoSod

A shooting instructor who is a former soldier fired gunshots from inside a house in Rayong province in eastern Thailand this morning. Police surrounded the house but the gunman still hasn’t surrendered. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294689-shooting-instructor-opens-fire-in-rayong-thailand/

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha switches party ahead of May 14 elections
by Sara 

 

Photo Courtesy Channel News Asia

Prayut Chan-o-cha, the incumbent Prime Minister of Thailand, is set to contest the upcoming elections on May 14 under a new party, United Thai Nation Party, following a split with the ruling Palang Pracharat Party which had backed him for the country’s leading role in 2019.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294691-thailand’s-prime-minister-prayut-chan-o-cha-switches-party-ahead-of-may-14-elections/

 

Thai woman murdered in Chiang Mai condo, farang husband missing
by leah

 

Photo via Chiang Mai News

Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a Thai woman was discovered in a rented room at a famous condo in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, this morning. The deceased’s “farang husband,” who also lives in the room, is nowhere to be found.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294692-thai-woman-murdered-in-chiang-mai-condo-farang-husband-missing/

 

Cyclone Mocha will bring rain to Thailand until Monday

 

 

Cyclone Mocha will not directly hit Thailand after it makes landfall in Myanmar this Sunday, but it will bring rain from today through Monday, with isolated heavy downfalls in some areas, according to the Thai Meteorological Department today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294702-cyclone-mocha-will-bring-rain-to-thailand-until-monday/

 

Thailand’s long and winding road

 

 

When Thais go to the polls on Sunday, the challenge is how to help lay the groundwork for a system that can prevent the next election from being held under similar circumstances. It’s a tough ask, but every election presents a fresh hope, no matter how difficult the path remains.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294703-thailand’s-long-and-winding-road/