House speakership tussle expected to be resolved in mid-June

 

 

The disagreement between the Move Forward and the Pheu Thai parties over the House speakership is expected to be settled in the next two weeks, according to Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon, while also dismissing speculation that Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew might take the House speakership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296691-house-speakership-tussle-expected-to-be-resolved-in-mid-june/

 

Thailand and UN Agencies Collaborate to End Childhood Statelessness

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Thai government have joined forces to strengthen their efforts to end childhood statelessness in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296695-thailand-and-un-agencies-collaborate-to-end-childhood-statelessness/

 

Tesla to Open its First Service Center in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Automaker Tesla has announced the official opening of its first service center in July along with plans to expand its supercharging stations throughout Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296697-tesla-to-open-its-first-service-center-in-thailand/

 

Move Forward expected to confirm Speaker candidate by mid-June

 

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The secretary-general of the Move Forward Party says the party’s choice for House Speaker candidate should be confirmed by the middle of this month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296699-move-forward-expected-to-confirm-speaker-candidate-by-mid-june/

 

Thai Cabinet extends contracts of migrant workers, easing labour shortage fears

 

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The Thai Cabinet‘s recent decision to extend employment contracts for over 200,000 migrant workers has alleviated concerns about a domestic labour shortage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296700-thai-cabinet-extends-contracts-of-migrant-workers-easing-labour-shortage-fears/

 

Thai stock market suffers as Stark Corporation defaults

 

 

Investors were cautioned by stock market regulators regarding Stark Corporation’s shares, as the company is expected to default on payments for corporate bonds valued at nearly 9.2 billion baht. Following a bondholders’ meeting, Stark announced its intention to “call default” on two bond series worth 2.24 billion baht within a month, raising concerns about the company’s ability to pay for three other bond series valued at approximately 6.96 billion baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296702-thai-stock-market-suffers-as-stark-corporation-defaults/

 

Abused Thai elephant in Sri Lanka set to be rescued

 

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The Department of National Parks of Thailand is preparing to bring home an elephant named Plai Sak Surin, one of the three Thai elephants living in Sri Lanka, using an Ilyushin IL-76 cargo plane, in early July. Plai Sak Surin, also known as Muthu Raja in Sri Lanka, was given to the Sri Lankan government by Thailand in 2001.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296703-abused-thai-elephant-in-sri-lanka-set-to-be-rescued/

 

MFP aims to break Thailand’s alcohol monopoly

 

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Hopes are high among small breweries and local distilleries in Thailand as the Move Forward Party (MFP) seeks to liberalise the alcohol industry. The current heavily monopolised industry has made it challenging for small businesses to thrive due to strict laws and regulations controlling production and retailing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296704-mfp-aims-to-break-thailand’s-alcohol-monopoly/

 

Monks injured in explosion in Narathiwat province

 

 

Three monks and two defence volunteers were slightly injured this morning (Friday) when a roadside improvised explosive device was detonated by southern insurgents as the monks were receiving alms from members of the Buddhist community in Rueso district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296705-monks-injured-in-explosion-in-narathiwat-province/

 

97 year old Thai grandmother abandoned on road by daughter, found soaking in rain

 

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A 97 year old grandmother was abandoned in the middle of a road in the rain by her own daughter in Thailand‘s southern Ranong province. The elderly woman managed to crawl into the grassy area beside the road, where she was eventually found today by her distressed grandchildren. The road was in the middle of a residential area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296706-97-year-old-thai-grandmother-abandoned-on-road-by-daughter-found-soaking-in-rain/

 

Mysterious death: Thai man found lifeless in auctioned building triggers Rayong investigation

 

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Rayong police have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of an unemployed Thai man, whose lifeless body was discovered yesterday in an auctioned commercial building.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296707-mysterious-death-thai-man-found-lifeless-in-auctioned-building-triggers-rayong-investigation/

 

BTSC Plans Investment for Yellow Line Extension

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) has expressed its readiness to invest in a 2.6-kilometer extension that will connect its Yellow Line monorail to the Green Line of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) at Ratchayothin and Lat Phrao stations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296708-btsc-plans-investment-for-yellow-line-extension/

 

Yellow Line Monorail to Start Trial Run Tomorrow

 

 

BANGKOK, June 2 (TNA) – The Lat Phrao – Samrong Yellow Line monorial will start the one-month trial run, offering free rides for commuters from Saturday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296709-yellow-line-monorail-to-start-trial-run-tomorrow/

 

Manufacturing Expo 2023 eyes 6 billion baht business deals at Bangkok event

 

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Exhibition organiser RX Tradex is gearing up to facilitate business matching deals worth an estimated 6 billion baht during the Manufacturing Expo 2023, which is set to take place later this month in Bangkok. The event will showcase new Thai manufacturing trends and is anticipated to boost investment in the country, according to Varaporn Dhamcharee, the managing director of RX Tradex.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296710-manufacturing-expo-2023-eyes-6-billion-baht-business-deals-at-bangkok-event/

 

Chadchart exposes Bangkok curruption: Civil engineer demands 300,000 baht bribe

 

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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt revealed that a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) civil engineer attempted to solicit a 300,000 baht bribe from a construction company. The governor stands firm to take appropriate action by dismissing the corrupt officer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296711-chadchart-exposes-bangkok-curruption-civil-engineer-demands-300000-baht-bribe/

 

Pattaya Officer Falls into Deep Hole While Chasing Wire Thief, Sustains No Injuries

 

 

An officer from the Pattaya City Municipality was trying to catch a wire thief in the middle of the night on May 31st, when he fell into a five-meter-deep pit covered in tall grass. Luckily, he suffered no injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296712-pattaya-officer-falls-into-deep-hole-while-chasing-wire-thief-sustains-no-injuries/

 

Fatal disregard: Kazakhstani tourist ignores red flag warnings, drowns at Phuket’s Kata Beach

 

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A Kazakhstani tourist reportedly ignored red flags warning against swimming and as a consequence tragically drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket. Karon Police were alerted by a lifeguard at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon and discovered the body of the tourist, identified as 24 year old Artur Iskakov from Kazakhstan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296713-fatal-disregard-kazakhstani-tourist-ignores-red-flag-warnings-drowns-at-phuket’s-kata-beach/

 

Step-grandfather accused of assaulting step-granddaughter: Family seeks justice

 

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A 14 year old girl in Thailand has sought assistance from the police to arrest her 52 year old step-grandfather for sexually assaulting her several times over a year. Kanthat Phongsapibulayawetch, also known as Gun Jompalang, a social media influencer who helps people during crimes, visited the authorities with the girl, her 26 year old aunt, and other family members, requesting an investigation into the accused, whose identity has been withheld. The group met with deputy police chief Surachat Hakparn, requesting that he monitor Nakhon Pathom Police Station’s progress on the case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296714-step-grandfather-accused-of-assaulting-step-granddaughter-family-seeks-justice/

 

Thai couple caught defrauding customers in online durian sale scam

 

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Cyber police in Thailand have arrested a married couple for fraudulently selling durian, a famous fruit in the country, online. The couple, 36 year old Mr. Anon Maneephan and 23 year old Ms. Chiraphat Chaleowai, allegedly advertised durian for sale on social media, which many customers purchased by transferring funds for a deposit. However, they never received the fruits they ordered, and the couple deactivated the Facebook page when attempts were made to reach them. Law enforcement has discovered 10 warrants for the couple’s arrest across the country.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296715-thai-couple-caught-defrauding-customers-in-online-durian-sale-scam/

 

Thai fisherman slips into river: Rescuers face 4-hour search in strong currents

 

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A 27 year old Myanmar fisherman tragically drowned in the Mae Klong River after he slipped while walking on a wet dock in Thailand’s central Samut Songkhram province. Despite challenging conditions, rescue teams found the body after an extensive four-hour search.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296716-thai-fisherman-slips-into-river-rescuers-face-4-hour-search-in-strong-currents/

 

Driver survives 2-day lorry plunge ordeal by eating cabbage, rescued by cattle herder

 

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A lorry transporting Chinese cabbages plunged 80 metres into a ravine in Chiang Mai, leaving the driver trapped for two days and two nights. Miraculously, he survived by eating the cabbages before a cattle herder found him yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296718-driver-survives-2-day-lorry-plunge-ordeal-by-eating-cabbage-rescued-by-cattle-herder/

 

Heartbreaking plea: Thai couple seeks urgent aid to save daughter from China nightmare

 

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A distressed Thai couple residing in the Isaan province of Udon Thani made an urgent appeal to the Thai authorities, pleading for financial aid of 100,000 baht to rescue their daughter from a personal nightmare in China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296719-heartbreaking-plea-thai-couple-seeks-urgent-aid-to-save-daughter-from-china-nightmare/

 

Thaksin says he will return to Thailand in July, despite potential consequences

 

 

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is determined to return to Thailand in July, after about 17 years of living in exile, regardless of the risk that he will be forced to serve the 10-year prison term from which he fled.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296721-thaksin-says-he-will-return-to-thailand-in-july-despite-potential-consequences/

 

Public Works Official Transferred Pending Probe on Alleged Extortion

 

 

BANGKOK, June 2 (TNA) – A public works office of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was transferred from the post at the Pathumwan District Office following a complaint over the alleged extortion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296722-public-works-official-transferred-pending-probe-on-alleged-extortion/

 

HSBC Thailand seeks licence, raises capital for local business expansion

 

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In preparation for local business expansion, HSBC Thailand is working to raise additional funds and secure a new licence, in line with the nation’s economic growth. The bank’s capital is set to increase by 3.1 billion baht, reaching 25.7 billion, according to chief executive Giorgio Gamba. Furthermore, HSBC Thailand is seeking a new business licence from the regulator to bolster its existing operations, which span wholesale banking, market and securities services, and private banking.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296723-hsbc-thailand-seeks-licence-raises-capital-for-local-business-expansion/

 

Pattaya Set to Host Miss Universe Chonburi

 

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Pattaya is set to arrange Miss Universe Chonburi on June 16th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296724-pattaya-set-to-host-miss-universe-chonburi/

 

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Inspects Construction Project on Beach Road Amidst Resident and Tourist Complaints

 

 

A Pattaya deputy mayor inspected an ongoing construction project on Beach Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296725-pattaya-deputy-mayor-inspects-construction-project-on-beach-road-amidst-resident-and-tourist-complaints/

 

Pattaya loan sharks turn themselves in to cops after threatening reporter

 

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There’s been another incident involving loan sharks in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296726-pattaya-loan-sharks-turn-themselves-in-to-cops-after-threatening-reporter/

Alzheimer’s-stricken driver saved by police, son hits brakes on car ownership

 

 

Police rescued a 73 year old Thai man suffering from Alzheimer‘s disease after he drove his sedan for over 100 kilometres and got lost. His son now plans to sell the car to prevent his father from danger.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296727-alzheimer’s-stricken-driver-saved-by-police-son-hits-brakes-on-car-ownership/

 

Body found in Thai canal with slashed throat: Locals report suspicious vehicles

 

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A man’s body found in a canal with a slashed throat and bound legs has shocked locals in Thailand’s central Samut Sakhon province. The police are investigating the crime scene and suspect the involvement of three to four pickup trucks, which were detected speeding away from the area earlier that day. Authorities believe the victim was not from the area and are attempting to identify him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296728-body-found-in-thai-canal-with-slashed-throat-locals-report-suspicious-vehicles/