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Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat campaigning before yesterday’s general election. Photo: Sanook.com

 

Move Forward Scores Surprise Victory; Pita To Become PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

THE MOVE FORWARD has scored a huge surprise victory in yesterday’s (May 14) general election with party leader Pita Limjaroenrat confirming he is ready to run the country as prime minister and put his party’s campaign promises to work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294854-move-forward-scores-surprise-victory-pita-to-become-pm/

 

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Missing Thai Teen Girl, Last Seen with Murdered British Teen, Also Found Deceased in North Thailand

 

 

Lampang – A missing teen female who was last seen accompanying a murdered British/Thai boy to meet with an older Thai man was found deceased and buried in a forest in Lampang, Northern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294814-missing-thai-teen-girl-last-seen-with-murdered-british-teen-also-found-deceased-in-north-thailand/

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Phetchaburi Police Nab French Man for Alleged Theft, Myanmar Man for Alleged Human Trafficking
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

Phetchaburi — In separate cases, Thai police apprehended a French national for alleged theft against a Belgian victim and arrested another Myanmar suspect for alleged human trafficking in the Phetchaburi province, central Thailand, on May 13th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294856-phetchaburi-police-nab-french-man-for-alleged-theft-myanmar-man-for-alleged-human-trafficking/

 

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Pheu Thai’s landslide in serious jeopardy

 

 

The Pheu Thai Party is still widely tipped to win more seats than any other party, but signs are that their ambition of surpassing the 300-seat mark is unlikely to be achieved now. Even a 200-seat win is looking like a pipe dream at the moment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294854-move-forward-scores-surprise-victory-pita-to-become-pm/?do=findComment&comment=18082442

 

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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/

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A guide to Thailand’s proposed departure tax
By Thai PBS World

 

 

The public have until May 17 to register their opinions on whether a proposed departure tax should go ahead.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294857-a-guide-to-thailand’s-proposed-departure-tax/

 

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Alleged cyanide killer’s lawyer off the case as police and key witness meet Am Cyanide in prison

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn (centre) attended the Central Women’s Correctional Institution in Bangkok on Saturday as police again questioned suspected serial killer Sararat Rangsiwutthaporn (right) in the presence of an old friend who received a surprising package delivery in recent days and who immediately contacted police. The suspect’s lawyer Ms Thannicha Ek Suwanwa (inset left) has just confirmed that she is withdrawing from the case while a new lawyer will meet her at the prison on Monday, May 15th.

 

Am Cyanide was served a 15th warrant and charged in prison on Tuesday for premeditated murder related to a case going back to 2015. On Saturday, it was reported that she was both laughing and crying while adapting a defensive or suspicious posture to a long-time friend who was accompanied by police on a visit to meet her at the facility.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294858-alleged-cyanide-killer’s-lawyer-off-the-case-as-police-and-key-witness-meet-am-cyanide-in-prison/

 

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Health Ministry Signal Readiness Ahead of New Thai School Term
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is confident that Thailand’s healthcare system will be able to handle new COVID-19 cases when the new school term begins.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294859-health-ministry-signal-readiness-ahead-of-new-thai-school-term/

 

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Phuket to enforce more control on motorbike rentals as 15th foreigner this year dies in Karon area
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Phuket Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam chaired a meeting this week on control of motorbike rental outlets on the island. Hours later, emergency services responded to another death, that of a Russian tourist near Kathu Beach with a 64% rise in fatalities on the island’s roads this year.

77% of those who die on Thailand’s roads are still men with 79% of the fatalities occurring in motorbike accidents. Action being undertaken in Phuket comes as vehicle deaths have surged this year on the island. Nearly 25% of the dead have been foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294860-phuket-to-enforce-more-control-on-motorbike-rentals-as-15th-foreigner-this-year-dies-in-karon-area/

 

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Pattaya Mayor Reveals Plan for Covered Bali Hai Pier
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The Pattaya mayor, Poramese Ngampiches, revealed concept art Saturday, May 13, 2023, for an improved and covered Bali Hai Pier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294861-pattaya-mayor-reveals-plan-for-covered-bali-hai-pier/

 

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Angry Wife Shoots Husband At Polling Station
by TNR Staff

 

A bullet hole in the rear windshield of a pick-up truck caused by an angry woman firing at her husband. Photo: Naewna

 

AMIDST the bustle of the general election taking place today (May 14) a shooting took place at a Samut Prakan polling station with an angry woman firing three shots at her husband.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294862-angry-wife-shoots-husband-at-polling-station/

 

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Move Forward Party’s good election result leaves uncertainty as to who will form the government
by News Desk

 

The results of the General Election are still coming in and they are throwing up a range of conflicting possibilities. It is good news for the Move Forward Party and bad news for Pheu Thai while the Bhumjaithai Party appears to have been vindicated for its marijuana policy while General Prayut Chan ocha’s United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party has fared moderately with the Palang Pracharat Party surviving. The electorate has signalled change but voters have not turned on the coalition government parties to the extent that polls suggested.

The results so far are good news for the Bhumjaithai Party and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and may be seen as a rejection of Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit’s anti-marijuana crusade.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294863-move-forward-party’s-good-election-result-leaves-uncertainty-as-to-who-will-form-the-government/

 

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Scorching electricity costs may sear the economic recovery with a new threat to reduced inflation 
by Joseph O' Connor

 

A report this week from the Kasikorn Research Centre, the research arm of Kasikorn Bank, warned that rising electricity costs in the tourism and manufacturing sectors could impact the country’s competitiveness and its efforts to keep inflation at bay.

Thailand’s inflation rate fell to 2.67% in April from 2.8% in March and is within the Bank of Thailand’s targeted range but the continued high cost of electricity, which has risen dramatically, could be only starting to feed into higher prices. The Ministry of Commerce in early April, projected that inflation will, however, continue to decline within a range of 1.7% to 2.7%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294864-scorching-electricity-costs-may-sear-the-economic-recovery-with-a-new-threat-to-reduced-inflation/

 

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Western media agree Thailand is at a crucial juncture

 

 

Major foreign media outlets see the Thai general election as a major crossroads for a country familiar with military intervention in politics, but with a ballooning movement against the old norms.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294865-western-media-agree-thailand-is-at-a-crucial-juncture/

 

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Thai student gives birth and hides baby on fire escape
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Sanook.

A 19 year old Thai student left her newborn baby on a fire escape after giving birth, having kept her pregnancy a secret from friends and family. Her 19 year old boyfriend found out only after discovering the baby on the fire escape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294866-thai-student-gives-birth-and-hides-baby-on-fire-escape/

 

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Pattaya City Makes Progress on Removing Old Cables on Walking Street
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya has made significant progress on removing old cables on Walking Street that have been an eyesore for many years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294867-pattaya-city-makes-progress-on-removing-old-cables-on-walking-street/

 

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Bangkok Police Seize One Million Baht Worth of Sex Toys
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bangkok — Bangkok Police busted three alleged sex toy sellers and seized from them one million baht worth of sex toys last Friday, May 12th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294868-bangkok-police-seize-one-million-baht-worth-of-sex-toys/

 

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Lifeless Body Believed to Be Missing Russian Tourist Found in Phuket Sea
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Rawai – The lifeless body of a man which authorities said could be that of a Russian tourist who had gone missing after being thrown into the sea by strong waves was discovered in Phuket waters Sunday, May 14th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294869-lifeless-body-believed-to-be-missing-russian-tourist-found-in-phuket-sea/

 

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Taxi Motorbike Rider Dies after Colliding with a Minivan in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A motorbike taxi rider died after his motorbike collided with a minivan in the Mueang Phuket district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294870-taxi-motorbike-rider-dies-after-colliding-with-a-minivan-in-phuket/

 

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Tragic Accident in Suphan Buri Province Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured

 

Picture: INN

 

SUPHAN BURI -- A pickup truck unexpectedly swerved off its path, triggering a devastating crash with another vehicle on the Suphan Buri Bypass Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294875-tragic-accident-in-suphan-buri-province-leaves-two-dead-six-injured/

 

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Road Rage Incident Leads to Shooting, Leaving One Injured in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- In a distressing turn of events, an 18-year-old young man found himself in a dangerous situation when his attempt to confront a reckless driver led to a violent encounter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294876-road-rage-incident-leads-to-shooting-leaving-one-injured-in-bangkok/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 15 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294877-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-15-may-2023/

 

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Jurin quits as Democrat party leader

 

 

Jurin Laksanawisit has resigned as leader of the Democrat party to take responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the May 14th general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294878-jurin-quits-as-democrat-party-leader/

 

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Prayut says he respects election results
 

Prime Minister and United Thai Nation Party’s candidate Prayut Chan-o-Cha arrives at the party’s headquarters after polls closed during Thailand’s general election in Bangkok on May 14, 2023 (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday night said he respects the election results which see Move Forward Party emerge as the top winner.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294880-prayut-says-he-respects-election-results/

 

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Move Forward party declares surprise poll victory over Pheu Thai

 

Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat (C) leaves the party’s headquarters as votes continue to be counted, during Thailand’s general election in Bangkok on May 14, 2023. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP)

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat declared a surprise election victory, beating the Pheu Thai party based on 95% of the vote counted by 1.45am on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294854-move-forward-scores-surprise-victory-pita-to-become-pm/?do=findComment&comment=18082925

 

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A giant killer in Bangkok’s Bang Bon constituency

 

 

Move Forward party candidate Rukchanok Srinork, has become a giant-killer in Bangkok’s Bang Bon electoral constituency, a political stronghold of the Yubamrung family, as she was beating Wan Yubamrung by more than 10,000 votes after 52% had been counted late Sunday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294882-a-giant-killer-in-bangkok’s-bang-bon-constituency/

 

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Where Pheu Thai failed and where Move Forward capitalized 
By Arun Saronchai

 

When the dust settles on this election and the results are finalized, it may turn out that Pheu Thai and Move Forward are only separated by a few seats and a few thousand votes. However, if PT manages to surpass Move Forward in the final tally, even such a scenario would be a disastrous outcome for the team in red.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294883-where-pheu-thai-failed-and-where-move-forward-capitalized/

 

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Phuket expats, we need volunteers to help customise wheelchairs

By Peter Roche

 

… we’ll show you how during some upcoming workshops.

 

Living Waters Phuket is looking for 2-3 long-term expat volunteers who would be willing to train with our US trainers on assembling and modifying customisable wheelchairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294885-phuket-expats-we-need-volunteers-to-help-customise-wheelchairs/

 

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MFP predicted to form coalition government with Pheu Thai
by Mitch Connor

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat before yesterday’s general election. Picture courtesy of Sanook.

Academics predict that the Move Forward Party (MFP) is likely to form a government coalition with the Pheu Thai Party and other smaller parties following the recent Thai election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294888-mfp-predicted-to-form-coalition-government-with-pheu-thai/

 

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Thai voters give military marching orders in election rebuff : Tim Newton Today - May 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294889-thai-voters-give-military-marching-orders-in-election-rebuff-tim-newton-today-may-15/