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MP candidate loses election but wins 24 million baht lottery
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ อุดม กันม่วง - กำนันเผ่น

He may have lost out trying to be a Member of Parliament (MP) in Sunday’s General Election but Pheu Thai Party MP Udom Kanmuang was a lucky winner in yesterday’s Thai lottery, scooping an incredible 24 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295095-mp-candidate-loses-election-but-wins-24-million-baht-lottery/

 

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Groups urge Senate to back Thai majority’s choice for PM, Pita Limjaroenrat
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Istock

Two prominent civil society groups urged the Senate to honour the majority’s decision in favour of Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) candidate for prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295096-groups-urge-senate-to-back-thai-majority’s-choice-for-pm-pita-limjaroenrat/

 

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Cabinet Approves Extension for Marmoset Vaccine Trial Project

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has greenlit an extension for the Marmoset vaccine testing project, aimed at studying the safety and efficacy of a subunit vaccine candidate for COVID-19 prevention.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295112-cabinet-approves-extension-for-marmoset-vaccine-trial-project/

 

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EC Declares Move Forward Party Winner of 2023 General Election

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - In an announcement made by the Election Commission (EC) on May 15, the Move Forward Party (MFP) emerged victorious after the completion of ballot counting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295113-ec-declares-move-forward-party-winner-of-2023-general-election/

 

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TCC hopeful there will be stable and strong government

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The private sector has responded to the election results, acknowledging people’s desire for change. The Thai Chamber of Commerce’s chairman says it is normal for new generations to take roles in national administration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295115-tcc-hopeful-there-will-be-stable-and-strong-government/

 

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Int’l Youths, Influencers Gather in Bangkok for UNICEF “Fix My Food” Initiative

 

 

Young people together with celebrities and influencers from eight countries joined a “Fix My Food” workshop in Bangkok, brainstorming ideas and identifying potential partners to help roll out the campaign in their respective countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295116-int’l-youths-influencers-gather-in-bangkok-for-unicef-“fix-my-food”-initiative/

 

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Meet Ivana Kurniawati, wife and supporter MFP’s Rangsiman Rome

 

PHOTO via rangsiman.rome's Instagram

 

A fascinating aspect of Thai politics recently emerged in the online world when photos of Rangsiman Rome, a Move Forward Party List MP, began circulating. Instead of focusing solely on Rangsiman, many netizens became intrigued by the beautiful woman standing behind him in a black outfit, Ivana Kurniawati, the stunning Indonesian wife of Rangsiman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295117-meet-ivana-kurniawati-wife-and-supporter-mfp’s-rangsiman-rome/

 

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Etix Itel Bangkok invests US$20m in data centre expansion amid cloud services boom

 

Mr Nuttanai, Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Etix Itel Bangkok Co, the company behind the ETIX Bangkok#1 data centre, is set to invest nearly US$20 million in expanding its capacity to meet the increasing demand for cloud services and digital transformation in Thailand. The growth of the digital economy in the country has been bolstered by global cloud providers investing in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295118-etix-itel-bangkok-invests-us20m-in-data-centre-expansion-amid-cloud-services-boom/

 

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TAT aims to reel in foodie tourists with new sustainable culinary programme

 

Photo by Amazing Thailand Culinary City Facebook page.

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set its sights on further enhancing Thailand’s reputation as a culinary destination while promoting sustainability. The TAT is now aiming to reel in foodie tourists with the new Amazing Thailand Culinary City programme, aimed at promoting gastronomy tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295119-tat-aims-to-reel-in-foodie-tourists-with-new-sustainable-culinary-programme/

 

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FTI urges swift Thai coalition to back high-tech hub and green growth

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is preparing a position paper outlining the economic policies favoured by businesses, with plans to submit it to the newly formed government once it takes office. Montri Mahaplerkpong, the FTI vice-chairman, stated that the paper is in its final stages and should be approved by the end of the month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295120-fti-urges-swift-thai-coalition-to-back-high-tech-hub-and-green-growth/

 

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3 arrested in Satun for alleged murder of Chinese businessman in Trang

 

 

Police in Thailand’s southern province of Satun have apprehended two men and a teenage girl in connection with the death of a Chinese businessman at a resort in Trang province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295054-chinese-businessman-found-dead-with-over-20-knife-wounds-at-a-resort-in-south-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18088772

 

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Alleged Motorbike Thief Driving Against Traffic Killed in Vehicle Accident in Sattahip

 

 

A Thai man who the Na Jomtien police said was a motorbike thief died in a collision with a sedan while driving against traffic last night in Sattahip.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295121-alleged-motorbike-thief-driving-against-traffic-killed-in-vehicle-accident-in-sattahip/

 

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Winning Phuket candidates to campaign for an elected Governor

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Chalermpong Sangdee

 

The 3 successful Phuket candidates from the Move Forward Party say that one of their first objectives will be pushing for the right to have the provincial governor elected locally. Under the current system, Phuket’s governor is appointed by the central government, the same situation in all 76 Thai provinces (Bangkok has elections for its Governor).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295122-winning-phuket-candidates-to-campaign-for-an-elected-governor/

 

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Thai man drinks crocodile blood twice a day

 

Photos via KhaoSod

 

A businessman in southern Thailand claims his secret to great health is by drinking crocodile blood mixed with alcohol twice a day. He says he used to be exhausted but is now full of life after two months on the reptile juice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295123-thai-man-drinks-crocodile-blood-twice-a-day/

 

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Mayor sentenced to death over land activist’s murder in Thailand

 

Photos via KhaoSod

 

The Lower Court sentenced the former Mayor of Wang Wiset district to the death penalty today over the murder of a lawyer and land rights activist in Trang province, southern Thailand, two years ago. The hitman and another man were sentenced to life imprisonment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295124-mayor-sentenced-to-death-over-land-activist’s-murder-in-thailand/

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Man mysteriously jumps off bridge after crashing car into truck

 

Photo via Facebook/ สมาคมอาสาสมัคมูลิธิร่วมกตัญญูจังหวัดปทุมธานี

 

A Thai man mysteriously jumped off a bridge after he crashed his car into a 10-wheel truck on the New Ratchaphruek bridge in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. It is believed that the man committed suicide because he was suffering from overwhelming stress.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295125-man-mysteriously-jumps-off-bridge-after-crashing-car-into-truck/

 

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New house prices expected to rise substantially – Government Housing Bank

 

 

House prices in Thailand are expected to increase towards the end of this year due to the rising costs of construction materials and land, as well as the anticipated minimum wage increase promised by most parties during the election campaigning, according to Vichai Wiratkaphan, acting director of the Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank, adding that it will be the second major price increase in recent years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295139-new-house-prices-expected-to-rise-substantially-–-government-housing-bank/

 

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Move Forward confident of majority with six-party coalition

 

 

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat is confident that a majority government, comprised of at least six parties on the liberal wing, will be formed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295140-move-forward-confident-of-majority-with-six-party-coalition/

 

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Many Foreign Tourists Injured After Boat Crashes into Pillar in Chalong, Phuket

 

 

It has been reported by the local media that many foreign tourists, most Russians, were injured after a tour boat crashed into a pillar in Chalong, Phuket.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295141-many-foreign-tourists-injured-after-boat-crashes-into-pillar-in-chalong-phuket/

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Construction worker’s dream leads to staggering 12 million baht lottery win

 

PHOTO via Siam News

 

A 61 year-old construction worker from a village in Subsomotod, Beung Sam Pan District, Phetchabun province, won a staggering 12 million baht in the lottery after following the advice of a dream.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295142-construction-worker’s-dream-leads-to-staggering-12-million-baht-lottery-win/

 

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Pattaya Police ban prostitution on the beach

 

Photo via KhaoSod

 

Thailand’s Tourist Police have banned sex workers from selling services on the beach in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295146-pattaya-police-ban-prostitution-on-the-beach/

 

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