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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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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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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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Senators’ Bloc Against Voters’ Consensus Will Have A Price To Pay: Pita
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, centre, together with the leaders of five other parties that are part of the tentative coalition government at the entrance of a ritzy restaurant where they held talks today, May 17, 2023. Photo: Naewna

 

MOVE FORWARD LEADER PITA Limjaroenrat Wednesday (May 17) cautioned those senators who might probably stand in the way of popular consensus manifested in Sunday’s general election will certainly have a price to pay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295153-senators’-bloc-against-voters’-consensus-will-have-a-price-to-pay-pita/

 

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Shirtless Man Arrested for Walking Around With Machete in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A shirtless man was caught in Patong after he was walking around while swaying back and forth a machete, scaring tourists and local residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295154-shirtless-man-arrested-for-walking-around-with-machete-in-patong/

 

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'Am Cyanide' touched by the evil of online gambling sites where she lost as much as ฿1 million a day
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn on Wednesday said that the examination of 180 bank accounts linked with suspected serial murderess Sararat Rangsiwutthaporn or Am Cyanide shows that her compulsion to kill by poisoning her victims with cyanide and get access to a constant stream of easy cash was, ultimately, caused by her addiction to online gambling sites where she lost as much as ฿1 million in one day.

A key issue for police, at this stage, in the final stages of the investigation aside from getting the alleged serial killer to confess, amid overwhelming evidence as to her guilt, is to establish the exact source of the cyanide she was able to obtain from 2015 to 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295155-am-cyanide-touched-by-the-evil-of-online-gambling-sites-where-she-lost-as-much-as-฿1-million-a-day/

 

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Leaders Of Move Forward-Led Coalition Hold First Meeting
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat shaking hands with Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE LEADERS OF SEVEN PARTIES which have tentatively formed a Move Forward-led coalition government following Sunday’s general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295140-move-forward-confident-of-majority-with-six-party-coalition/?do=findComment&comment=18089283

 

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Seized Cash Returned To Vote-Buying Suspect
by TNR Staff

 

Manop getting the seized cash back. Photo: Matichon

 

POLICE in Nakhon Phanom returned 195,000 baht seized on suspicion it was intended to buy votes to a grocery store owner after both the investigators and provincial Election Commission officials did not find any evidence to support the charge, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295156-seized-cash-returned-to-vote-buying-suspect/

 

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The time is ripe to end economic protectionism
By Volthai

 

Rather amusingly, in recent weeks, I have found myself assaulted by a plague of illogic coming from the protected capitalists that dominate Thailand’s economic landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295157-the-time-is-ripe-to-end-economic-protectionism/

 

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CIB arrests former Thai Consular Officer for falsifying visas at Suvarnabhumi Airport

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK: -- The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police, led by Lieutenant General Chiraphop Puridech, Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, ordered the arrest of a former Thai consular officer involved in visa forgery at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295159-cib-arrests-former-thai-immigration-officer-for-falsifying-visas-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

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Man from Maha Sarakham Sets Fire to Three Houses

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

MAHA SARAKHAM: -- On the evening of May 16, 2023, a fire incident took place in Ban Phon Sai, Tambon Samrong, Amphoe Nakhueak, Maha Sarakham Province. A man from Maha Sarakham set fire to three houses belonging to the headman. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295177-man-from-maha-sarakham-sets-fire-to-three-houses/

 

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Can Pita Limjaroenrat Become Prime Minister? Three possible scenarios
By Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

As the dust settles on the 2023 general election, minds have turned towards the task of building a coalition. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295180-can-pita-limjaroenrat-become-prime-minister-three-possible-scenarios/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 18 May 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295181-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-18-may-2023/

 

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Thai Monk Warns: Animal Care Requires Compassion, Not Cruelty

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Monk Phayom has issued a stern warning to monks about their conduct towards animals, emphasizing compassion and care rather than harm or neglect

 

CHACHOENGSAO: -- A disturbing case emerged from a temple in Soi Klong, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, where a monk, after adopting four kittens via Facebook, was alleged to have brutally killed them.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295185-thai-monk-warns-animal-care-requires-compassion-not-cruelty/

 

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The Cost of Not Coordinating: Could the Opposition have won 376 seats?
by Thai Data Points
By Joel Sawat Selway

 

 

Much of the talk in the post-elections period has been whether the Move Forward-Pheu Thai coalition can gain the 376 votes needed from a joint sitting of the House and Senate in order to form a government. Given the surprising performance of Move Forward, one cannot help but wonder if competition between the two main coalition partners split the votes of the electorate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295189-the-cost-of-not-coordinating-could-the-opposition-have-won-376-seats/

 

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Thailand Remains Popular Filming Location

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand remains a popular filming location among international production houses. Filming activities have generated massive revenue for the country and local people, while at the same time revitalizing the country’s own film industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295193-thailand-remains-popular-filming-location/

 

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Bhumjaithai will not vote for Move Forward’s PM candidate, rejects any change to lèse majesté law

 

 

The Bhumjaithai party announced Wednesday that it will not support Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister over the lèse majesté law issue, but will protect the Monarchy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295194-bhumjaithai-will-not-vote-for-move-forward’s-pm-candidate-rejects-any-change-to-lèse-majesté-law/

 

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Man creates fake dating profile of RTP Deputy Commissioner to flirt with women
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via ThaiRath

The Thai Cyber Police apprehended a Thai man who created a fake social media profile of the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Torsak Sukvimol, and used it to flirt with more than 20 women. Despite having a mental health problem, the suspect did not cause any harm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295196-man-creates-fake-dating-profile-of-rtp-deputy-commissioner-to-flirt-with-women/

 

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30 injured in Phuket tour boat crash, post-election possibilities : Tim Newton Today - May 18

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295197-30-injured-in-phuket-tour-boat-crash-post-election-possibilities-tim-newton-today-may-18/

 

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30 tourists injured, 1 missing after Phuket speedboat crashes into pillar in Chalong

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

Thirty tourists, most of them Russian, have been injured after the tour boat they were travelling on crashed into a concrete pillar/navigation marker approaching Chalong Pier in the south of Phuket. According to a number of media reports, one person is still missing following the incident which happened at around 5.30pm yesterday, May 17.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295141-many-foreign-tourists-injured-after-boat-crashes-into-pillar-in-chalong-phuket/?do=findComment&comment=18089884

 

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Police help 9 foreign tourists stranded at the border of Thailand
by leah leah

 

Photo via Naewna

The Royal Thai Police helped nine foreign tourists who were stranded near the Cambodian border in Sa Keao province, eastern Thailand, to find a place to rest their heads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295200-police-help-9-foreign-tourists-stranded-at-the-border-of-thailand/

 

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Bail denied for Polish murder suspect in Bangkok, Thailand
by leah

 

 

UPDATE #2

A court in Bangkok, Thailand, denied the bail request of the Polish tourist accused of murdering and dismembering his Ukrainian girlfriend at a high-rise condo last weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295201-bail-denied-for-polish-murder-suspect-in-bangkok-thailand/

 

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Two More Parties to Join Move Forward-led Coalition

 

 

BANGKOK, May 18 (TNA) – Two more parties will join hands with the Move Forward Party (MFP) to form a coalition government, said MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295202-two-more-parties-to-join-move-forward-led-coalition/

 

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Dead bodies of couple discovered at condominium in Chon Buri
by Petch Petpailin

 

 

The management of a condominium in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri made a grim discovery last night as they stumbled upon the dead bodies of a Thai couple in room number 12 on the 12th floor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295204-dead-bodies-of-couple-discovered-at-condominium-in-chon-buri/

 

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Rural Doctors Society president faces probe over procurement irregularities
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

An investigation committee has been established by the Public Health Ministry to probe alleged procurement irregularities involving Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, the president of the Rural Doctors Society (RDS). 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295210-rural-doctors-society-president-faces-probe-over-procurement-irregularities/

 

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Thailand Aims to Become ASEAN’s Future Energy and Mobility Hub
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is now positioning itself as ASEAN’s future energy and mobility hub, aiming to contribute to global sustainability efforts through collaboration with countries worldwide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295211-thailand-aims-to-become-asean’s-future-energy-and-mobility-hub/

 

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Former RTN sailor seriously injured after accidentally shooting himself
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ รองเอ๊ก-เกียรติดำรงชัย ไพเราะ

A former Royal Thai Navy (RTN) sailor suffered a serious injury after accidentally shooting himself while playing with a gun in a rental room in the Isaan province of Burriam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295212-former-rtn-sailor-seriously-injured-after-accidentally-shooting-himself/

 

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Alleged cat-killing monk defrocked and charged with animal cruelty

 

 

A monk at a temple in Bang Pakong district of Thailand’s eastern province of Chachoengsao was arrested by police yesterday (Wednesday) and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly killing dozens of cats.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295185-thai-monk-warns-animal-care-requires-compassion-not-cruelty/?do=findComment&comment=18090068

 

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Move Forward Party to Submit 45 Bills for Amendments and New Laws
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Move Forward Party has announced its intention to submit 45 bills for either amendments or new laws once Parliament reconvenes, according to a party executive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295213-move-forward-party-to-submit-45-bills-for-amendments-and-new-laws/

 

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Thailand detects FU.1 Covid sub-variant, 50% more transmissible than XBB.1.16
by Mitch Connor
 

Photo Courtesy of Freepik

Thailand’s Centre for Medical Genomics has reported a single case of the Covid-19 sub-variant known as “FU.1” or XBB.1.16.1.1, which is said to be 50% more transmissible than XBB.1.16. The Omicron variant continues to mutate into new sub-variants, despite a decrease in global Covid cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295215-thailand-detects-fu1-covid-sub-variant-50-more-transmissible-than-xbb116/