THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 17 May 2023

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Thai senators come under pressure over PM vote

 

Military-appointed senators have been coming under pressure from civil society groups after some vowed not to vote for Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, to become the next prime minister of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295024-thai-senators-come-under-pressure-over-pm-vote/

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Future MFP MP arrested for drink driving in Bangkok

 

 

A soon-to-be Member of Parliament from Thailand’s Move Forward Party (MFP) was arrested for drink driving in Bangkok in the early hours of the morning. Today, she apologised for her behaviour and announced her resignation from the party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295040-future-mfp-mp-arrested-for-drink-driving-in-bangkok/

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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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Move Forward party-list MP-elect given suspended jail term for drunk driving

 

 

Move Forward party-list MP-elect Natheepat Kulsetthasit was sentenced by the Nonthaburi Criminal Court to two months in prison, fined 4,000 baht, ordered to undertake 12 hours of community service and banned from driving for six months this afternoon (Tuesday), after she was found guilty of drunk driving.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295040-future-mfp-mp-arrested-for-drink-driving-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=18087249

 

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Abhisit may return as leader of the Democrat Party

 

 

Former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva should return to the helm after Jurin Laksanawisit resigned to take responsibility for the party’s losses in the general election, according to deputy leader Sathit Pitutecha today (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295051-abhisit-may-return-as-leader-of-the-democrat-party/

 

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Prayut’s political career uncertain as United Thai Nation suffers election losses
by Sara Sara

 

Photo Courtesy Channel News Asia

Bangkok’s Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, expressed doubt on Monday over whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will continue his political career after their party’s losses in the general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295052-prayut’s-political-career-uncertain-as-united-thai-nation-suffers-election-losses/

 

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Polish killer asks Bangkok taxi driver to help cut up Ukrainian woman’s body via Google Translate
by leah

 

Screenshot via CH3

 

UPDATE

In an interview with CH3, a taxi driver revealed that the Polish man arrested under suspicion of murdering and attempting to dismember his Ukrainian girlfriend “Alona” in a Bangkok condo room yesterday asked him to help get rid of her body via Google Translate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295053-polish-killer-asks-bangkok-taxi-driver-to-help-cut-up-ukrainian-woman’s-body-via-google-translate/

 

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63 ‘Pro-Democracy’ Senators Urged To Help With Pita’s Bid For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

SIXTY-THREE SENATORS who had earlier endorsed a fruitless bid to rescind the senatorial power to vote for prime minister were today (May 16) advised to help land Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat the elected premiership.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295024-thai-senators-come-under-pressure-over-pm-vote/?do=findComment&comment=18087265

 

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Chinese Businessman Found Dead With Over 20 Knife Wounds at a Resort in South Thailand
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Naew Na

Trang, South Thailand – A Chinese businessman was found dead with more than 20 stab and slash wounds at a resort in Mueang Trang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295054-chinese-businessman-found-dead-with-over-20-knife-wounds-at-a-resort-in-south-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Harbor Office Says Boat Traffic Has Fully Recovered From Covid-19
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The Pattaya Regional Harbor Office has informed The Pattaya News and other local media that boat traffic going to and from local islands for tourism has fully recovered since the Covid-19 pandemic as of this month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295055-pattaya-harbor-office-says-boat-traffic-has-fully-recovered-from-covid-19/

 

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This is what tourists to Hua Hin will look like in 2033
By Jonathan Fairfield

 

A male traveller at Hin Lek Fai viewpoint. File Photo

A study by Amadeus, the world’s leading global provider of travel technology solutions, has given an insight into the tourist of the future.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295056-this-is-what-tourists-to-hua-hin-will-look-like-in-2033/

 

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Govt to Give Away Condoms for Universal Healthcare Card Holders

 

 

Free distribution of condoms is part of the National Health Security System, or the 30-Baht health scheme, to prevent unwanted pregnancy and transmission of sexual diseases among people in the reproductive ages.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295059-govt-to-give-away-condoms-for-universal-healthcare-card-holders/

 

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Husband forced wife to engage in sexual activities with other men, citing wife's preference for group sex

 

Image: Thai Rath

 

BURI RAM: -- A man was apprehended by the police in Nang Rong District, Buri Ram Province, with the assistance of the authorities in Wang Saphung District.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295065-husband-forced-wife-to-engage-in-sexual-activities-with-other-men-citing-wifes-preference-for-group-sex/

 

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Thai Police Chief unveils "Kwandao" initiative to bolster financial stability of police families

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Royal Thai Police Chief, known colloquially as "Big Den", in collaboration with the Police Wives Association, has introduced a sustainable income-generating project named "Kwandao".

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295066-thai-police-chief-unveils-kwandao-initiative-to-bolster-financial-stability-of-police-families/

 

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Chuwit Inspires 27 Million Voices Against Senators: Urges Not to Obstruct National Progress

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit, a notable ex-politician and businessman, recently published a compelling article on Facebook titled "Elderly Senators, Turn off Your Own Switch."

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295072-chuwit-inspires-27-million-voices-against-senators-urges-not-to-obstruct-national-progress/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 17 May 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295075-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-17-may-2023/

 

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Thailand’s Election Results May Reverse Cannabis Policy
by Dario Sabaghi

 

File photo

 

The winners of the election may reverse the recent policy that made Thailand the first Asian country to decriminalize recreational cannabis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295077-thailand’s-election-results-may-reverse-cannabis-policy/

 

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How Bangkok set stage for Move Forward’s shock election victory
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

The Move Forward Party swept Bangkok on Sunday, securing 32 of its 33 constituency seats and laying the foundations for its stunning victory in the general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295078-how-bangkok-set-stage-for-move-forward’s-shock-election-victory/

 

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Is this election a new dawn for Thailand?
By Serichon

 

On May 15, Thailand woke up to a new dawn. 9-Years after Prayut Chan-ocha conducted a coup d’etat to oust Yingluck Shinawatra’s government, the electoral landslide by the opposition parties in the latest General Election appears to put Thailand back on a path to democracy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295079-is-this-election-a-new-dawn-for-thailand/

 

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Thailand’s border scamtowns, Thai election update : Tim Newton Today - May 17
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295081-thailand’s-border-scamtowns-thai-election-update-tim-newton-today-may-17/

 

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Industrial sector urges government aid on power bill, saying production cost has been impacted
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) has been impacted by a decline in export figures that resulted from a slowdown in the global economy.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295082-industrial-sector-urges-government-aid-on-power-bill-saying-production-cost-has-been-impacted/

 

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China will transfer high-speed railway tech to Thailand, engineers say

+ Agreement in principle to pass on technology, skills and knowledge in 11 areas of railway construction, according to Chinese team

+ They are involved in negotiations on a line being built from Kunming to Bangkok and say Thailand wants ‘greater role in future cooperation’

Stephen Chen in Beijing

 

Workers construct a pillar as part of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project in Nakhon Ratchasima province in March. Photo: AFP

 

China has agreed to pass on some of its know-how to Thailand so that the Southeast Asian nation can develop its own high-speed railway network, according to Chinese engineers involved in the negotiations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295083-china-will-transfer-high-speed-railway-tech-to-thailand-engineers-say/

 

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Why a party with a single MP is being courted by Pita

 

 

It was probably the first time that most people heard the words “Pentham (Fair) Party” when Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday that it was one of the political parties he had invited to join his coalition government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295084-why-a-party-with-a-single-mp-is-being-courted-by-pita/

 

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Thaksin reaffirms return, contemplates Pheu Thai need to change

By Arun Saronchai

 

 

The former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, held a live social media session late Tuesday night to talk about the recent election and about his potential return to Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295085-thaksin-reaffirms-return-contemplates-pheu-thai-need-to-change/

 

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Liberal govt led by Move Forward may be a pipe dream

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

For many Thais, the proposed new coalition government of parties from the opposition camp represents a “dream team” of liberal democrats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295086-liberal-govt-led-by-move-forward-may-be-a-pipe-dream/

 

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American Tourist Rescued from Pattaya Sewer After Being Trapped For Over Seven Hours
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya locals and rescuers rescued an unlucky American man who fell and got trapped in a sewer last night, May 16th. The man said he fell into the sewer around noon and wandered down there for hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295087-american-tourist-rescued-from-pattaya-sewer-after-being-trapped-for-over-seven-hours/

 

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Gen Prayut thanks people for support, congratulates parties that earned votes
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - A Cabinet meeting was held normally at Government House yesterday (16 May), with Cabinet ministers also answering many questions from reporters. The prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated all parties that secured votes from the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295089-gen-prayut-thanks-people-for-support-congratulates-parties-that-earned-votes/

 

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Australian Woman in Krabi Helps Save Three People From Fire By Calling For Help
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Krabi – An Australian woman helped to alert local fire fighters and rescue workers after she saw a fire break out at a Krabi tour company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295090-australian-woman-in-krabi-helps-save-three-people-from-fire-by-calling-for-help/

 

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MFP candidate demands General Election in Sattahip to be void
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via WeR News

A Member of Parliament (MP) from the Move Forward Party (MFP), Nitchanan Wangkahart, demanded the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) invalidate the General Election results in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province after corruption allegations emerged.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295091-mfp-candidate-demands-general-election-in-sattahip-to-be-void/

 

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Phuket YouTuber donates 212,000 baht to Seeds of Change charity

By Peter Roche

 

 

Tim Newton’s YouTube channel, in conjunction with Seeds of Change and Living Waters Phuket, were able to raise 212,468 baht from the sale of toy elephants made from Tim’s old ‘flamboyant’ Hawaiian shirts he used to wear in a previous job.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295094-phuket-youtuber-donates-212000-baht-to-seeds-of-change-charity/