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Senate panel to study Move Forward party’s PM candidate

 

A senate committee set up a working panel on Thursday to study controversial issues related to Move Forward’s leader and potential prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat, including his anti-establishment position.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295248-senate-panel-to-study-move-forward-party’s-pm-candidate/

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Police in southern Thailand accused of extorting 230,000 baht

 

Photo via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้

 

A Thai man accused officers from La Mae Police Station in the southern province of Chumphon of extorting 230,000 baht from him. He said he was falsely charged during a random road checkpoint inspection.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295249-police-in-southern-thailand-accused-of-extorting-230000-baht/

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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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Aussie TikTok Influencer Tests Phuket Fruit Vendor’s Generosity
by TNR Staff

 

 

AUSTRALIAN social media star Luke Erwin shared a short video on TikTok where he tested the generosity of a Phuket vendor by asking for free fruit as he was hungry but did not have any money to pay and was immediately given one.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295265-aussie-tiktok-influencer-tests-phuket-fruit-vendor’s-generosity/

 

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Move Forward-Led Coalition Govt Now Consists Of 8 Partners With 313 MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

A MOVE FORWARD-LED coalition now consists of eight partners with 313 MPs at their command, confirmed Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295233-thailand’s-new-coalition-government-taking-shape-–-pita/?do=findComment&comment=18091250

 

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Cops catch last suspects in Pattaya robbery of Chinese tourists
by Tara Abhasakun 

 

Remaining suspects from Pattaya robbery case caught, photo by The Pattaya News.

Cops caught all the last suspects involved in the robbery case targeting Chinese tourists in Pattaya on May 3. The arrests were made at a border location in Thailand’s eastern Sa Kaeo province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295266-cops-catch-last-suspects-in-pattaya-robbery-of-chinese-tourists/

 

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Harley-Davidson rider dies in collision on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A 50-year-old man riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle lost his life in a traffic accident on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road. The motorcyclist was hit by an unidentified vehicle before crashing into the rear of a taxi. The incident is currently under investigation by the Thung Song Hong police station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295267-harley-davidson-rider-dies-in-collision-on-vibhavadi-rangsit-road-in-bangkok/

 

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Inspects Marijuana Distribution in Public Places, Enforcing Ministry's Regulations

 

 

Ms. Anchana Boonsuay, the director of Bang Rak district, Bangkok, addressed a case involving a complaint about a marijuana dispensary located near the entrance of Saint Joseph's Convent School.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295268-bangkok-metropolitan-administration-inspects-marijuana-distribution-in-public-places-enforcing-ministrys-regulations/

 

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Panic Erupts as Gas Cylinder Explosion Rocks Rayong Market

 

Picture: Daily News

 

On May 18, in the bustling Star Night Plaza market, located in the heart of Rayong city, chaos erupted. A gas cylinder explosion started from a fried chicken stall, spreading flames wildly, prompting vendors and customers alike to flee in a state of panic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295276-panic-erupts-as-gas-cylinder-explosion-rocks-rayong-market/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 19 May 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295277-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-19-may-2023/

 

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British family offer reward for their 17-year-old boy to be ‘detained on sight’ after he went missing in Thailand’s ‘Sin City’ Pattaya

◼︎Family have offered 10,000 THB (around £234) as a reward to find Ryan White
◼︎They believe the 17-year-old is staying in Thailand's notorious party city, Pattaya

 

By CHRISTIAN OLIVER 

 

Ryan White (pictured), 17, from Gateshead, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 12, but has since lost contact with relatives

 

A worried family have offered a reward to find and 'detain on sight' a British teenager who went missing in Thailand's 'Sin City' Pattaya over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295279-british-family-offer-reward-for-their-17-year-old-boy-to-be-‘detained-on-sight’-after-he-went-missing-in thailand’s-‘sin-city’-pattaya/

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Thai PM Candidate Faces Disqualification Bid
by Zsombor Peter

 

FILE - Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat votes in Thailand's general election May 14, 2023, in Bangkok. 

 

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Election Commission is weighing a last-minute legal challenge to the pro-democracy front-runner in the country’s race for prime minister in a case that could derail the political career of one of the military-backed government’s fiercest critics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295280-thai-pm-candidate-faces-disqualification-bid/

 

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Justice Ministry opens human rights institute
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has opened an institute on the development of human rights, in an attempt to promote respect for human rights at all levels of society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295281-justice-ministry-opens-human-rights-institute/

 

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Honor aims for top three spot in Thai smartphone market within three years
by Alex Morgan 

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor aims to secure a position among the top three brands in the Thai market within the next three years. To achieve this, the company plans to focus on heavy marketing investments and related activities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295284-honor-aims-for-top-three-spot-in-thai-smartphone-market-within-three-years/

 

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A Thai coalition of eight, Phuket boat crash update : Tim Newton Today - May 19

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295286-a-thai-coalition-of-eight-phuket-boat-crash-update-tim-newton-today-may-19/

 

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Court orders release of Thailand’s youngest lèse majesté suspect
 

 

Thailand’s Central Juvenile and Family Court ordered the release of 15-year-old “Yok” yesterday (Thursday) after 51 days of detention at Baan Pranee remand home in Nakhon Pathom province on a lèse majesté charge.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295292-court-orders-release-of-thailand’s-youngest-lèse-majesté-suspect/

 

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Thai snooker legend James Wattana loses 3.2 million baht to call centre gang

 

 

Thai snooker star James Wattana, who is better known locally as “Tong Sitchoi”, has fallen victim to a call centre scam gang who allegedly cheated him out of about 3.2 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295296-thai-snooker-legend-james-wattana-loses-32-million-baht-to-call-centre-gang/

 

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British man found dead on roadside in Bangkok, Thailand
by leah

 

Photos via MGR Online / T News

An 80 year old British man with Alzheimer’s disease was found dead on the side of Ratchaphruek Road in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295301-british-man-found-dead-on-roadside-in-bangkok-thailand/

 

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Dead body with stab wounds found in river in central Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

A local found the dead body of an unidentified Thai man in the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkram province near Bangkok. Officers reported they discovered two stab wounds on the dead man’s back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295302-dead-body-with-stab-wounds-found-in-river-in-central-thailand/

 

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Nakhon Ratchasima is world’s 4th city to be declared “Triple Crown” by UNESCO

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima, in Thailand’s north-east, has become the world’s fourth place to gain UNESCO’s coveted “Triple Crown”, after the international organisation declared the Khorat Geopark a Global Geopark on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295305-nakhon-ratchasima-is-world’s-4th-city-to-be-declared-“triple-crown”-by-unesco/

 

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British family offers reward to ‘detain’ teenager missing in Pattaya
by leah

 

Photo via Facebook | Kimberly Christoforato

A worried British family is offering a 10,000 baht reward to anyone who can locate and ‘detain on sight’ a runaway 17 year old believed to be missing in Pattaya, eastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295279-british-family-offer-reward-for-their-17-year-old-boy-to-be-‘detained-on-sight’-after-he-went-missing-in thailand’s-‘sin-city’-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18091865

 

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SPECIAL: - Thailand’s Scamdemic: how Covid-19 supercharged online crime

 

 

BANGKOK: — Cyberscamming has become a trillion-dollar industry, with the numbers of both scammers and victims soaring over the past three years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295306-special-—-thailand’s-scamdemic-how-covid-19-supercharged-online-crime/

 

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Laotian refugee shot dead in Isaan province of Thailand
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via MGR Online

The dead body of a Laotian refugee with gunshot wounds was found on a road near the forest behind Sri Muang Mai village in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani. Tragically, he was killed prior to seeking asylum in Australia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295307-laotian-refugee-shot-dead-in-isaan-province-of-thailand/

 

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Vietnamese durian vendor in Thailand faces 7 years in jail for tipping the scales
by leah

 

Photo via MGR Online

A sneaky Vietnamese durian vendor is facing a hefty fine and jail term for using doctored weighing scales to trick customers in Thailand. The faulty scales upped the price of the stinky, valuable fruit by 75 baht per sale.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295308-vietnamese-durian-vendor-in-thailand-faces-7-years-in-jail-for-tipping-the-scales/

 

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Heartbroken man travels 400km home after boss robs salary, wife runs off with friend
by Nattapong Westwood

 

 

BURIRAM: -- A Thai local was hailed for supporting a heartbroken man who travelled 400 kilometres back to his hometown with his two dogs on a motorcycle with a sidecar after he was cheated out of his wages by an employer and cheated by his wife and friend who ran off together.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295309-heartbroken-man-travels-400km-home-after-boss-robs-salary-wife-runs-off-with-friend/

 

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50 year old man dies racing Harley, crashes into taxi on busy Bangkok street
by Nattapong Westwood

 

 

A 50 year old man tragically died following a high-speed motorcycle accident in which he crashed into a taxi in Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295267-harley-davidson-rider-dies-in-collision-on-vibhavadi-rangsit-road-in-bangkok/?do=findComment&comment=18092012

 

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted across parts of Thailand
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO via iStock

The weather forecast for Thailand over the next 24 hours shows that westerly winds will continue to dominate the northern region, leading to reduced rainfall. However, there will still be sporadic thundershowers in some areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295311-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-forecasted-across-parts-of-thailand/

 

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Palang Pracharath candidate sues two senior Democrats for slander

 

Thawee Suraban (Image Courtesy: thansettakij)

 

Palang Pracharath’s Thawee Suraban filed complaints with Election Commission (EC) on Friday against two Democrats, Chuan Leekpai and Sathit Wongnongtaey, accusing them of defaming him during their election campaigns.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295331-palang-pracharath-candidate-sues-two-senior-democrats-for-slander/

 

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Dry season expected to end next Monday with the arrival of rainy season

 

 

Thailand looks set to enter this year’s rainy season next Monday. It will last through to mid-October and signals the end of the long hot summer, with a forecast for about 5% less than average rainfall, according to the Meteorological Department.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295332-dry-season-expected-to-end-next-monday-with-the-arrival-of-rainy-season/

 

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Thai serial murder suspect heavily involved in online gambling

 

 

Serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn is alleged to be a heavy online gambler who has spent a combined 78 million baht betting since 2020, with up to 10 million baht wagered in a single day, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, told the media today (Friday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295333-thai-serial-murder-suspect-heavily-involved-in-online-gambling/