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Move Forward party stands firm on taking House speaker’s post

 

Sirikanya Tansakul, Move Forward deputy leader

 

The Move Forward party remains firm on its demand for the coveted Speaker of the House position and believes that the Pheu Thai party, which is vying for the same post, will stay with the coalition even if it does not get it, Move Forward deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul said Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295874-move-forward-party-stands-firm-on-taking-house-speaker’s-post/

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Construction of three suburban Bangkok electric train lines almost complete

 

 

The construction of three suburban electric train lines in and around Bangkok, the orange, yellow and pink lines, is over 90% complete and proceeding according to plan, with the pink line, between Khae Rai and Min Buri, ready for trial runs in January next year and full operation mid-year, Anucha Burapachaisri, the government spokesman said on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295875-construction-of-three-suburban-bangkok-electric-train-lines-almost-complete/

 

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Police raid 5 locations in Nonthaburi in crack down on a criminal gang

 

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Over 100 police officers and three sniffer dogs raided five locations in Nonthaburi province this morning (Thursday), searching for members of the “Hong Zing” gang, who engaged in a shootout at a noodle shop in the province yesterday, in which three innocent people were injured, with one of whom is in a critical condition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295876-police-raid-5-locations-in-nonthaburi-in-crack-down-on-a-criminal-gang/

 

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Thailand Braces for Increased Rainfall as Typhoon Mawar Approaches

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in Thailand at the end of this month as a result of Typhoon Mawar’s indirect influence in the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295878-thailand-braces-for-increased-rainfall-as-typhoon-mawar-approaches/

 

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PRD’s “Thailand Today” Wins International Recognition

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Public Relations Department (PRD) of Thailand has received the AIBD International Award for Best TV Programme for its "Thailand Today" show.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295879-prd’s-“thailand-today”-wins-international-recognition/

 

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THAI and Bangchak Corp Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International and Bangchak Corp have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the utilization of sustainable aviation fuel, in a landmark move towards achieving carbon neutrality in the aviation sector.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295880-thai-and-bangchak-corp-join-forces-to-promote-sustainable-aviation-fuel/

 

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Leading medical technology company expands its capacity in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, has expanded its operations in Thailand as part of its commitment to delivering the best solutions to patients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295881-leading-medical-technology-company-expands-its-capacity-in-thailand/

 

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TAT Launches New Campaign to Boost Chinese Tourist Confidence

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Trusted Thailand’ campaign to reinforce Chinese tourist confidence, as part of its efforts to reiterate tourist safety measures while promoting meaningful travel experiences in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295882-tat-launches-new-campaign-to-boost-chinese-tourist-confidence/

 

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Bangkok Expresses Readiness to Host ICCA Congress in November

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has taken center stage in a video message submitted to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), highlighting the city’s preparedness to host the ICCA Congress 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295883-bangkok-expresses-readiness-to-host-icca-congress-in-november/

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BMA Takes Strong Steps to Safeguard Children’s Rights

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a child-safeguarding policy, aiming to reinforce its dedication to protecting children’s rights.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295884-bma-takes-strong-steps-to-safeguard-children’s-rights/

 

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MFP: Senators Give Positive Signs for Pita

 

 

BANGKOK, May 25 (TNA) – The Move Forward Party gets positive signs from senators as many agree to vote for the MFP leader Pita Limcharoenrat as a new prime minister, said deputy party leader Sirikanya Tansakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295885-mfp-senators-give-positive-signs-for-pita/

 

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Wanted Indian suspect Arrested in Maha Sarakham With 1,273 Days of Overstay

 

PHOTO: Siam Rath

 

A wanted Indian suspect was arrested near a resort in Maha Sarakham with 1,273 days of overstay.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295887-wanted-indian-suspect-arrested-in-maha-sarakham-with-1273-days-of-overstay/

 

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Thai Royalists Gather at US Embassy, Petition US to Stop Intervening with Thai Politics

 

PHOTO: Kapook

 

A group of Thai royalists gathered in front of the US embassy yesterday, May 24th, urging the United States to stop interfering with Thai politics and undermining the country’s institution of monarchy, according to them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295888-thai-royalists-gather-at-us-embassy-petition-us-to-stop-intervening-with-thai-politics/

 

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Thailand’s cannabis farmers anxious over new coalition’s U-turn

 

Changes to cannabis laws in Thailand

 

Cannabis growers in Thailand are expressing concern about a potential U-turn on legislation governing the recently-decriminalised plant, once the Move Forward Party is officially in power. The Bangkok Post reports that small businesses cultivating the plant are calling on the new government to classify only cannabis buds as narcotics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295890-thailand’s-cannabis-farmers-anxious-over-new-coalition’s-u-turn/

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Engineer identifies five reasons the roof failed in fatal Pichit school incident

 

PHOTO: Facebook/แม่หญิงละเวงวรรณฬา บัวบูชามหารัตนปฏิมากร

 

A prominent engineer has outlined what he believes are the 5 risk factors contributing to the collapse of a school roof in northern Thailand earlier this week. Seven students were killed in the incident on Monday evening, May 22, and another 18 people injured, including staff and parents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295891-engineer-identifies-five-reasons-the-roof-failed-in-fatal-pichit-school-incident/

 

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Move Forward MPs in Phuket set their sights on taxi mafia

 

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The three MPs-elect from the Move Forward Party in Phuket are already rolling up their sleeves and getting to work, although their election success has yet to be officially recognised. The MFP had a clean sweep in Phuket in all three constituencies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295892-move-forward-mps-in-phuket-set-their-sights-on-taxi-mafia/

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Baht volatility looms amid political risk and new government formation

 

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Kasikornbank (KBank) has warned investors that the formation of a new government and political risk may result in increased baht volatility over the next month. The bank forecasts that the baht will fluctuate between 33.80-35.40 per US dollar during this period due to various internal and external factors. The primary determinant is the direction of the US Federal Reserve’s policy rate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295893-baht-volatility-looms-amid-political-risk-and-new-government-formation/

 

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Thailand on track for 10 million tourists despite low season

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that by the end of this month, Thailand will have welcomed 10 million foreign tourists, with at least 2 million visitors per month expected during the low season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295894-thailand-on-track-for-10-million-tourists-despite-low-season/

 

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Krungsri Auto targets 1/3 EV lending market share amid 203% growth forecast

 

Image via Facebook Krungsri Auto

 

Krungsri Auto, a leading automotive finance company under the Bank of Ayudhya, is targeting a one-third market share in electric vehicle (EV) lending this year. The firm anticipates a 6% decline in new motorcycle sales, amounting to 1.7 million units, mainly due to a high base effect. Out of these, 30,000 units are expected to be electric motorcycles, an increase of 203%, according to Chayathip Phanmanee, managing director of Ayudhya Capital Auto Lease Plc under the Krungsri Auto marketing brand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295895-krungsri-auto-targets-13-ev-lending-market-share-amid-203-growth-forecast/

 

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Residents in northern Thailand cash in on rare mushrooms as monsoon season begins

 

Photo by Puechkaset

 

Residents in Phayao province in northern Thailand are reaping the benefits of collecting wild mushrooms known as Hed Torb or Hed Por at the start of the rainy season, after prices rose to 830 baht (US$24) per kilogram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295896-residents-in-northern-thailand-cash-in-on-rare-mushrooms-as-monsoon-season-begins/

 

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Thai man exposes himself in public and threatens to rape women in Buriram

 

Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวเวิร์คพอยท์ 23

 

A local woman filed a complaint with the police after a drunken Thai man exposed himself in public near her house in the northeastern province of Buriram. He also threatened to rape women in the area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295897-thai-man-exposes-himself-in-public-and-threatens-to-rape-women-in-buriram/

 

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Mysterious disappearance of Thai monk stirs fears of foul play

 

Photo via Amarin TV

 

A Thai monk disappeared from a temple in the Isaan province of Loei to go on a pilgrimage and hasn’t been seen for over a month. The mother of the 40 year old monk, Sarawut “Yod” Larbpho, believes that her son has been murdered. She is convinced after the soul of her monk son possessed her body to tell the story.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295898-mysterious-disappearance-of-thai-monk-stirs-fears-of-foul-play/

 

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24-hour alcohol ban in key Patong areas during councillor election

 

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A 24-hour alcohol ban is set to take place in key areas of Patong, Phuket, as local residents prepare to vote in a councillor election on June 11. Patong Municipality Election Director Wipa Chanthong confirmed the ban, which will be in effect throughout Patong Municipality Constituency 3 from 6pm on June 10 to 6pm on June 11. Constituency 3 is home to 6,914 residents and includes the popular nightlife district Bangla Road and the surrounding area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295899-24-hour-alcohol-ban-in-key-patong-areas-during-councillor-election/

 

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Lottery winner accuses granddaughter of stealing jackpot tickets

 

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A 93 year old lottery winner accused her granddaughter of stealing her winning lottery tickets worth 12 million baht. The accused woman denied all allegations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295900-lottery-winner-accuses-granddaughter-of-stealing-jackpot-tickets/

 

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Man’s body found in canal near abandoned car in central Thailand

 

Photo by Matichon

 

A 60 year old man’s body was discovered in a canal next to his car under a flyover in Pathum Thani-Lat Lum Kaeo Road near Lat Lum Kaeo district in central Thailand. The deceased, who had a history of high blood pressure, worked for a company that employed GPS tracking in its vehicles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295901-man’s-body-found-in-canal-near-abandoned-car-in-central-thailand/

 

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Indian man allegedly snatches Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi

 

Photo via The Phuket Express

 

An Indian man allegedly snatched a Thai woman’s iPhone in Krabi‘s resort town of Ao Nang earlier this week. According to Krabi Provincial Police, the suspect allegedly approached the woman at a restaurant to chat with her, before nabbing her iPhone 8 Plus.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295902-indian-man-allegedly-snatches-thai-woman’s-iphone-in-krabi/

 

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Gold heist foiled: Ex-guard’s fake gun fails to secure glittering loot

 

 

A former security guard was arrested for attempting to steal gold worth US$76,600 with a fake gun from a popular gold store in a Bang Khae shopping mall in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295903-gold-heist-foiled-ex-guard’s-fake-gun-fails-to-secure-glittering-loot/

 

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Mayor in Sattahip Assists Foreign Traffic Victims

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

The mayor of the Kled Kaeo sub-district assisted three men who sustained injuries from a traffic accident in Sattahip.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295936-mayor-in-sattahip-assists-foreign-traffic-victims/

 

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Thailand Official General Election Results Announced

 

 

The Thai Election Commission (EC) officially released the general election results on Thursday (May 25th).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295937-thailand-official-general-election-results-announced/

 

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Excise Department supports Move Forward Party’s Progressive Liquor Act

 

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The deputy director-general of the Excise Department stated that the department’s liquor policy is in line with the Move Forward Party‘s Progressive Liquor Act. The proposed Act aims to liberalise liquor production, allowing both small and large producers to enter the market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295938-excise-department-supports-move-forward-party’s-progressive-liquor-act/