THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 24 May 2023

[snoop1130]

Ruangkrai urges EC to dissolve all eight coalition parties

 

Ruangkrai Leekitwattana

 

Solo political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana urged the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday to dissolve the eight coalition parties, led by Move Forward, claiming that the MoU, which binds them together to form a government, is tantamount to domination of the parties and deprives them of their independence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295761-ruangkrai-urges-ec-to-dissolve-all-eight-coalition-parties/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Provides Disaster Aid for Cyclone Victims in Myanmar

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Gen Chan-o-cha has presided over a handover ceremony for humanitarian aid intended for people in Myanmar impacted by Cyclone Mocha.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295762-thailand-provides-disaster-aid-for-cyclone-victims-in-myanmar/

 

[snoop1130]

DFT Urges Durian Producers to Capitalize on Trade Agreements

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ronnarong Phoolpipat, has highlighted the prominence of fresh durian products from Thailand’s eastern region in the Chinese market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295763-dft-urges-durian-producers-to-capitalize-on-trade-agreements/

 

[snoop1130]

CU Signs MoU With Revomed on Wellness and Beauty Innovation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulalongkorn University and Revomed Thailand Company Limited are collaborating on research and innovation in the health and beauty sectors. The two recently inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cement their partnership in the development of dietary supplements and cosmetics using the expertise from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295764-cu-signs-mou-with-revomed-on-wellness-and-beauty-innovation/

 

[snoop1130]

Protesters Call on Senators to Listen to the People’s Voices

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A group of demonstrators recently staged a peaceful protest in front of Parliament House, urging senators to heed public opinion regarding the upcoming endorsement of the next prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295765-protesters-call-on-senators-to-listen-to-the-people’s-voices/

 

[snoop1130]

Govt Outlines Timeline for New Cabinet Appointment

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wissanu Krea-ngam has provided an update on the timeline for key political events following the conclusion of the general election, noting that the official election results will be announced by the Election Commission by July 13.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295766-govt-outlines-timeline-for-new-cabinet-appointment/

 

[snoop1130]

MFP Affirms Push for Policies via Administrative Mechanisms

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), has discussed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the formation of the government, stating that crafting an agreement amongst coalition parties was the bare minimum for a joint mandate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295767-mfp-affirms-push-for-policies-via-administrative-mechanisms/

 

[snoop1130]

MFP Leader Attends FTI Meeting to Elaborate on Economic Policies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - In a bid to avoid traffic congestion, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat recently traveled to a meeting of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on a motorcycle taxi. This marked the second time that Pita had chosen this mode of transportation since his party emerged from the general election with the most house seats.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295768-mfp-leader-attends-fti-meeting-to-elaborate-on-economic-policies/

 

[snoop1130]

Blue Whale to Be Listed as Conserved Wild Animal

 

 

BANGKOK, May 24 – The cabinet has approved in principle the draft Royal Decree on additional kind of conserved wild animals which prescribes balaenptera musculus (blue whale) as additional kind of conserved wild animals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295769-blue-whale-to-be-listed-as-conserved-wild-animal/

 

[snoop1130]

Future Thailand PM at odds with cannabis sellers and government over drug law reform

 

Photo via Facebook/ เขียนอนาคตกัญชาไทย

 

Cannabis sellers and several governmental departments have clashed with future Prime Minister, Pita Limcharoenrat, and his Move Forward Party (MFP) over the reclassification of cannabis and the reversal of the drug laws. The sellers are demanding clear clarification from the concerned departments on this issue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295770-future-thailand-pm-at-odds-with-cannabis-sellers-and-government-over-drug-law-reform/

[snoop1130]

Thailand to ease yuan rules for trade amid rising US dollar volatility

 

Image via Unsplash

 

As US dollar volatility continues to rise compared to other global currencies, regulators are planning to ease restrictions on using yuan for yuan-baht trade transactions. The Bank of Thailand has been working with Asian and ASEAN central banks to establish local currency settlement frameworks, promoting the use of local currencies in bilateral trade settlement and direct investment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295772-thailand-to-ease-yuan-rules-for-trade-amid-rising-us-dollar-volatility/

 

[snoop1130]

31% of Thais eye battery electric vehicles as next car choice

 

Electric vehicle on display at IMPACT Challenger, Muang Thong Thani, Image via Facebook, Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.

 

A recent survey by Deloitte Thailand revealed that 31% of Thai consumers are likely to opt for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next car, the highest percentage in Southeast Asia. Despite this, internal combustion engine vehicles continue to be the preferred choice in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295773-31-of-thais-eye-battery-electric-vehicles-as-next-car-choice/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand’s state grid to ink 5.2GW renewable deals in Q3

 

Gulf Energy Development's solar farms in Vietnam, Image via Facebook

 

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) anticipates that power purchase agreements (PPAs) will be signed with companies chosen to participate in the 5.2-gigawatt renewable energy scheme during this year’s third quarter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295774-thailand’s-state-grid-to-ink-52gw-renewable-deals-in-q3/

 

[snoop1130]

Malaysian Ringgit Depreciation Impacts Songkhla Tourism Scene

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The tourism industry in Songkhla is feeling the effects of a volatile Malaysian ringgit, as the exchange rate between the Thai and Malaysian currencies reaches 7.59 baht to the ringgit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295775-malaysian-ringgit-depreciation-impacts-songkhla-tourism-scene/

 

[snoop1130]

Bangkok Governor Inspects Fire Scene

 

 

BANGKOK, May 24 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the fire scene in Soi Wutthakat 18 after the blaze destroyed about 44 houses early Wednesday morning.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295721-bangkok-blaze-devastates-44-homes-in-rapid-inferno/?do=findComment&comment=18102088

 

[snoop1130]

Bangkok to expand Google Classroom project to all 437 schools by 2026

 

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has unveiled its plans to implement the Google Classroom project across all 437 schools under its jurisdiction within the next three years. The announcement follows a successful pilot project in collaboration with Google at Thainiyomsongkroa School in the Bang Khen district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295779-bangkok-to-expand-google-classroom-project-to-all-437-schools-by-2026/

 

[snoop1130]

Speeding pickup truck flips on Si Rat expressway – driver dies in collision

 

PHOTO via Sanook

 

A high-speed collision involving a pickup truck on the Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok resulted in the vehicle flipping over and the driver tragically losing his life. The incident occurred at the expressway’s entrance near Ngamwongwan Road, where the pickup truck was found completely wrecked.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295782-speeding-pickup-truck-flips-on-si-rat-expressway-–-driver-dies-in-collision/

[snoop1130]

First flight from Russia’s Red Wings Airlines makes its way to Phuket

 

Photo by Phuket International Airport.

 

Russian tourists are continuing to flock to Thailand’s holiday paradise of Phuket. Yesterday morning, officials and staff at Phuket International Airport welcomed the first Red Wings Airlines flight from Zhukovsky, Russia, to Phuket. The flight carried 400 passengers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295783-first-flight-from-russia’s-red-wings-airlines-makes-its-way-to-phuket/

 

[snoop1130]

Only a week left to experience Grand Canyon of Thailand before rain

 

Photo via Daily News.

 

Travellers are advised to seize the opportunity to witness the extraordinary beauty of a natural site known as Thailand‘s “Grand Canyon,” locally known as Sam Phan Bok, before the end of May, when it will start to rain more. This leaves only a week left for exploration.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295785-only-a-week-left-to-experience-grand-canyon-of-thailand-before-rain/

 

[snoop1130]

Thai family seeks help moving deceased father to temple amidst wild bees concerns

 

PHOTO via Sanook

 

A Thai family asked for emergency services assistance in transferring their deceased father to a temple for a funeral ceremony, amid concerns that noise and lights from the event might disturb a hive of wild bees situated near their residence. The authorities in the Buriram area responded to the request in order to ensure the safety of the hosts and guests.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295786-thai-family-seeks-help-moving-deceased-father-to-temple-amidst-wild-bees-concerns/

 

[snoop1130]

Hundreds of porn DVDs discovered in ex-temple abbot’s quarters spark outrage

 

Photo via Khaosod

 

Villagers in Nakhon Ratchasima province were shocked when they discovered hundreds of porn DVDs hidden in a former abbot’s residence at a local temple.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295787-hundreds-of-porn-dvds-discovered-in-ex-temple-abbot’s-quarters-spark-outrage/

 

[snoop1130]

Body found in Thailand forest wearing someone else’s school uniform

 

 

A man searching for wild mushrooms discovered a corpse wearing a high schooler’s gym shirt in a forest in Chanthaburi province in central Thailand today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295788-body-found-in-thailand-forest-wearing-someone-else’s-school-uniform/

 

[snoop1130]

Police impostors arrested for attempting to bribe officers to release illegal Chinese immigrants

 

 

Officers from Chiang Saen Police Station in the northern province of Chiang Rai arrested four suspects for posing as high-ranking police officers and attempting to bribe the police with 350,000 baht in exchange for the release of four Chinese nationals who illegally entered the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295789-police-impostors-arrested-for-attempting-to-bribe-officers-to-release-illegal-chinese-immigrants/

 

[snoop1130]

Move Forward and Pheu Thai tussle over House speakership

 

 

The political war of words over the House speakership, between two major coalition parties, Move Forward and Pheu Thai, continued on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295794-move-forward-and-pheu-thai-tussle-over-house-speakership/

 

[snoop1130]

Thailand Suspends Players After SEA Games Brawls

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s football association has suspended several players and staff members from a national youth team following brawls during their Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) final against Indonesia in Cambodia last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295795-thailand-suspends-players-after-sea-games-brawls/

 

[snoop1130]

PM Visits Storm Victims in Phichit

 

 

PHICHIT, May 24 (TNA) – Caretaker Prime Minister and Denfense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha has visited storm victims in Phichit after seven people were killed and 18 others were injured in a school roof collapse, caused by a windstorm on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295796-pm-visits-storm-victims-in-phichit/

 

[snoop1130]

Thai Cannabis Sellers Give Opinions on New Government’s Proposal to Redesignate Cannabis as a Narcotic

 

PHOTO: Naewna

 

Thai cannabis sellers gave their thoughts on the Move Forward Party-led coalition’s plan to regulate and redesignate cannabis as a narcotic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295797-thai-cannabis-sellers-give-opinions-on-new-government’s-proposal-to-redesignate-cannabis-as-a-narcotic/

 

[snoop1130]

MFP leader promises reasonable minimum wage increase without economic damage

 

Coalition MOU signed, image via LinkedIn

 

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat recently assured that a coalition government under his leadership would not immediately raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy. Limjaroenrat, the party’s prime ministerial candidate, made this promise during a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295798-mfp-leader-promises-reasonable-minimum-wage-increase-without-economic-damage/

 

[snoop1130]

Thai car production dips 0.13% in April as exports surge 43.53%

 

Photo by Lenny Kuhne on Unsplash

 

Thailand experienced a slight decline of 0.13% in car production in April compared to the previous year, with a total of 117,636 units produced, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This decrease was primarily due to a drop in truck production. However, the country witnessed a significant surge in auto exports during the same month, owing to a low base in the previous year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295799-thai-car-production-dips-013-in-april-as-exports-surge-4353/

 

[snoop1130]

Outrage as Thai rape sentence slashed in half, raising questions about justice system

 

 

A Thai woman and her boyfriend questioned the justice system in Thailand after a Bangkok taxi driver’s rape sentence was reduced from six years to only three years. The victim suffered both physical and mental health damage as a consequence of the sexual assault.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295800-outrage-as-thai-rape-sentence-slashed-in-half-raising-questions-about-justice-system/