THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 16 May 2023

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Thai Prime Minister and United Thai Nation Party’s candidate Prayut Chan-O-Cha leaves the partyís headquarters as votes continue to be counted, during Thailand’s general election in Bangkok on May 14, 2023. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

 

Prayut Chan-o-cha may leave politics – Thanakorn

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may consider ending his political career, United Thai Nation Party’s deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294880-prayut-says-he-respects-election-results/?do=findComment&comment=18084323

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Thai woman escapes abusive mafia ex-boyfriend

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวคนชล

 

A Thai woman managed to file a complaint at Mueng Pattaya Police Station after escaping from her mafia ex-boyfriend who allegedly kidnapped, imprisoned, and abused her at a resort in the central province of Lob Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294937-thai-woman-escapes-abusive-mafia-ex-boyfriend/

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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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Boyfriend Hunted In Death Of Ukrainian Woman
by TNR Staff

 

An image of the unidentified Polish man who is being chased after his Ukrainian girlfriend was found dead in a Bangkok condo. Photo: Thai Rath

 

POLICE are tracking down a Polish man who is likely heading for the Thai-Cambodian border after his Ukrainian girlfriend was found dead in a Bangkok condo Monday afternoon (May 15), TV Channel 7 said this evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294960-boyfriend-hunted-in-death-of-ukrainian-woman/

 

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Move Forward Party Leader Announces to Form New Government with Former Opposition Camp
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์

National — Leader of the Move Forward party Pita Limjaroenrat announced on Monday that his party is ready to form a coalition government with five former opposition parties and one new party, with a total of 309 seats in Parliament and himself as Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294961-move-forward-party-leader-announces-to-form-new-government-with-former-opposition-camp/

 

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Thai baht soars as voters back pro-democracy parties
by leah

 

 

The Thai baht hit a five-week high this morning after pro-democracy parties came out as the biggest winners in yesterday’s General Election after nearly a decade of military-backed rule in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294963-thai-baht-soars-as-voters-back-pro-democracy-parties/

 

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Bhumjaithai Party led by Anutin records unofficial win in Buriram
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ ThaiRath

Led by current Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Bhumjaithai Party unofficially won in Burriam province in the northeastern province of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294964-bhumjaithai-party-led-by-anutin-records-unofficial-win-in-buriram/

 

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Heated confrontation between 'Chuwit' and 'Santhana' at the 'Move Forward Party'; Rangsiman Rome steps in to intervene

 

On May 15, 2023, the Move Forward Party headquarters became the stage for a tense showdown between Mr. Chuwit Kamolvisit and Mr. Santhana Prayoonrat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294969-heated-confrontation-between-chuwit-and-santhana-at-the-move-forward-party-rangsiman-rome-steps-in-to-intervene/

 

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Langkawi cruise ship's arrival in Phuket signals booming tourism and economic uplift

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

PHUKET: -- On May 15, 2023, Phuket's Makham Bay Customs Dock was a hive of activity as it welcomed the arrival of a massive cruise ship from Langkawi, Malaysia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294970-langkawi-cruise-ships-arrival-in-phuket-signals-booming-tourism-and-economic-uplift/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 16 May 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294971-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-16-may-2023/

 

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Wanted Cambodian sex offender arrested in Thailand
by leah leah

 

Photo via KhaoSod

A man who fled to Thailand after allegedly committing sex crimes in Cambodia was arrested in Chanthaburi province yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294973-wanted-cambodian-sex-offender-arrested-in-thailand/

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Polish National Arrested for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment of Ukrainian Girlfriend

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On May 15 at 19:30, Deputy Police Colonel Nopphasilp Poolsawat spearheaded a joint operation with a team of investigators, Saraburi Provincial Police, and local military personnel, resulting in the apprehension of 25-year-old Polish national, Mr. Lagoda.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294960-boyfriend-hunted-in-death-of-ukrainian-woman/?do=findComment&comment=18085332

 

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Mysterious death of Swedish national in Udon Thani stuns locals

 

 

On May 15, 2023, a startling discovery was made in Nong Bua Daeng, a serene locality in the Nong Han sub-district of Udon Thani province. Lieutenant Colonel Aphivut Leeponthong, Deputy Investigating Officer of the Nong Han Police Station, received a report of an inexplicable fatality of a foreign national in a secluded, single-story concrete house.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294977-mysterious-death-of-swedish-national-in-udon-thani-stuns-locals/

 

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Covid-19 cases surge 39% in a week, public urged to take precautions
by Mitch Connor

 

Image via Flickr

The Department of Disease Control issued a public warning yesterday, alerting citizens to the resurgence of Covid-19 and urging them to take necessary precautions to protect themselves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294979-covid-19-cases-surge-39-in-a-week-public-urged-to-take-precautions/

 

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Fake football package tour swindles 30m baht from 10 devastated victims
by Mitch Connor

 

Surachate, Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

An estimated 30 million baht has reportedly been swindled from ten individuals who booked a fraudulent package tour to watch a football match in England, according to authorities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294980-fake-football-package-tour-swindles-30m-baht-from-10-devastated-victims/

 

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Talks in forming coalition have yet to start – Pheu Thai leader

 

 

Despite Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s expressed confidence that he is in the process of cobbling together a post-election coalition, serious negotiation with potential coalition partners has yet to begin, Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew said this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294981-talks-in-forming-coalition-have-yet-to-start-–-pheu-thai-leader/

 

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Inspector Sua’s gambling network busted
by Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A three-day operation targeting a criminal network allegedly connected to a former officer known as “Inspector Sua” has resulted in the arrest of 30 individuals. Law enforcement agencies conducted raids on 39 locations throughout Thailand, detaining suspects on charges of operating a secret organisation, gambling operations, and money laundering collusion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294983-inspector-sua’s-gambling-network-busted/

 

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New government urged to tackle living costs, support steel industry
by Alex Morgan

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

The incoming government, led by the Move Forward Party, has been urged to address the high cost of living and expensive electricity bills while continuing to support the domestic steel industry, according to Somsak Leeswadtrakul, a prominent steel magnate and philanthropist.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294988-new-government-urged-to-tackle-living-costs-support-steel-industry/

 

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EC endorses 10 billion baht budget to alleviate people’s electricity cost burden
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has approved the use of 10 billion baht of the government’s central budget to reduce people’s energy cost burden. The move comes after an earlier pushback that necessitated the Cabinet to re-submit the details for the use of the budget.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294990-ec-endorses-10-billion-baht-budget-to-alleviate-people’s-electricity-cost-burden/

 

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Social media pivotal in Moving Forward Party’s election victory, experts say
by Alex Morgan

 

Video clips of famous politicians on TikTok, Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

The 2023 election results have highlighted the significant role social media played in the Moving Forward Party‘s victory, as digital agencies and communication experts emphasise the importance of appealing content and social media engagement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294991-social-media-pivotal-in-moving-forward-party’s-election-victory-experts-say/

 

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Pita announces coalition, Thai banks to charge for cash transactions : Tim Newton Today - May 16

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294993-pita-announces-coalition-thai-banks-to-charge-for-cash-transactions-tim-newton-today-may-16/

 

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Thai voters accuse Election Commission of corruption and electoral interference
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวสัตหีบโพสต์ Sattahip News

The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has been accused of corruption and interfering in the electoral process by voters in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294995-thai-voters-accuse-election-commission-of-corruption-and-electoral-interference/

 

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Phuket tourism seeks elected governor for tailored policies and mafia crackdown
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy Bangkok Post

Tourism operators in Phuket are optimistic that electing their own provincial governor could help address the island’s long-standing issues, such as the taxi mafia. The Move Forward Party, which secured the majority of parliamentary seats recently, has proposed administrative reform that would allow provinces outside Bangkok and Pattaya to elect their own governors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294997-phuket-tourism-seeks-elected-governor-for-tailored-policies-and-mafia-crackdown/

 

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Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties urged to support Pita for prime minister

 

 

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin is urging the Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties to vote for Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s 30th prime minister in parliament, in line with the aspiration and voice of the people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295006-bhumjaithai-and-democrat-parties-urged-to-support-pita-for-prime-minister/

 

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Move Forward Announces Six-Party Coalition Govt
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Pita Limjaroenrat, leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party (MFP), has announced the formation of a coalition government comprising six parties with a total of 309 Members of Parliament (MPs).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295007-move-forward-announces-six-party-coalition-govt/

 

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Expat’s driveway cut off as Phuket street paving creates one metre drop
by Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of The Phuket News

A long-term expat residing in Rawai, Phuket, is struggling to access his home after the local municipality’s paving project left his driveway with a vertical drop of nearly 1 metre.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295008-expat’s-driveway-cut-off-as-phuket-street-paving-creates-one-metre-drop/

 

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Polish man murders and dismembers Ukrainian girlfriend in Bangkok condo
by leah

 

Photo via ThaiRath

A Polish man allegedly murdered and dismembered his 25 year old Ukrainian girlfriend “Alona” inside a condo room in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. He tried to flee the country via taxi yesterday but was arrested near the border of Cambodia in Sa Keao province last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294960-boyfriend-hunted-in-death-of-ukrainian-woman/?do=findComment&comment=18085761

 

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Military-backed senators refuse to back MFP form a government
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party

Military-backed senators yesterday told the Move Forward Party (MFP) that they won’t be helping them form a government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295010-military-backed-senators-refuse-to-back-mfp-form-a-government/

 

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COVID-19 infections and deaths rise steadily since Songkran
 

 

COVID-19  infections in Thailand have been rising steadily since Songkran in mid-April, to an average of 336 cases a day, an increase of 39% over last week, according to Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Disease Control Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294979-covid-19-cases-surge-39-in-a-week-public-urged-to-take-precautions/?do=findComment&comment=18085856

 

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Dead body of Swedish man found in house in Isaan
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อาสาสมัครมูลนิธิส่งเสริมธรรมแห่งอุดรธานี จุดหนองหาน

Residents in the Isaan province of Udon Thani discovered the dead body of a Swedish man in a house. Police believe he had been dead for a week and the cause of his death remains under investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294977-mysterious-death-of-swedish-national-in-udon-thani-stuns-locals/?do=findComment&comment=18085901