THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 5 June 2023

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Last chance to get Tyson Fury Bangkok Gala Tickets

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.

 

Enjoy an evening with, Tyson Fury the greatest heavyweight of this generation, listen to his story, ask questions and even get a chance to have your photo taken with Tyson Fury

 

Tickets-Information: https://th.tixtaq.com/event/tyson-fury-bangkok-drdih0

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Pita shares cast a pall over historic May 14th Election, fears that the results may be nullified by a court
by Joseph O' Connor

 

UPDATE - This week, there appeared to be little traction in the public’s mind or acceptance that the results of the General Election outcome, acclaimed, more and more, as a historic shift for Thailand, could be overturned by the Election Commission’s pursuit of a complaint against the expected leader of the next government Mr Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296852-pita-shares-cast-a-pall-over-historic-may-14th-election-fears-that-the-results-may-be-nullified-by-a-court/

 

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Move Forward’s foreign policy raises concerns about US leverage in Thailand

 

 

Concerns over potential US influence on politics in Thailand arose after the Move Forward party announced its foreign policy, aiming to ‘’Revive, Rebalance, Recalibrate’’ in the hope of having more impact on international stage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296853-move-forward’s-foreign-policy-raises-concerns-about-us-leverage-in-thailand/

 

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Chinese Embassy asked to check backgrounds of Chinese arrested at Bangkok night spot

 

 

The Royal Thai Police are coordinating with the Chinese Embassy to check the backgrounds of 48 Chinese nationals, including 18 women, who were arrested during a raid on an entertainment venue in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang early Friday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296854-chinese-embassy-asked-to-check-backgrounds-of-chinese-arrested-at-bangkok-night-spot/

 

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2 killed, 30 injured in a bus accident in Kanchanaburi

 

 

At least two passengers were killed and about 30 others injured when a double-decker bus flipped over on a road in Si Sawat district of Kanchanaburi province on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296855-2-killed-30-injured-in-a-bus-accident-in-kanchanaburi/

 

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Lawyers: Don’t deal with unhappy former owners in foreclosure sales after woman is gunned down
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

The harrowing scene on Tuesday in the Bueng Nam Rak Sub District of Thanyaburi in Pathum Thani province where a slumped 52-year-old woman was found dead by neighbours after being shot dead by the former owner of the property she had purchased in foreclosure from a bank which the 66-year-old man, identified as Mr Decha, refused to vacate since last year.

 

Police this week only convinced the irate elderly man to surrender by promising him access to key media programmes to vent his point of view after he murdered the new owner of his home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296856-lawyers-don’t-deal-with-unhappy-former-owners-in-foreclosure-sales-after-woman-is-gunned-down/

 

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Thai Chef Wins Top UK Cooking Show
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

A Thai woman who learned to cook on an open fire in rural Chiang Mai has won British TV’s biggest cooking competition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296857-thai-chef-wins-top-uk-cooking-show/

 

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EC to announce election results of 475 constituencies sooner than 60 days

 

 

The Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce the election results formally for 475 out of the 500 electoral constituencies (95% of the ballots cast) sooner than the 60-day deadline, so coalition parties will be able to form a government, EC Chairman Itthiporn Boonpracong said on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296858-ec-to-announce-election-results-of-475-constituencies-sooner-than-60-days/

 

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Tesla Opening First Service Center in Thailand
By Adam Judd

 

 

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/1296859-tesla-opening-first-service-center-in-thailand/

 

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Pattaya Restaurant Owner Asks for Help Catching Dine and Dasher
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – A man who claimed he knew an important politician allegedly dined and dashed at a Pattaya area Thai restaurant, leaving a bill of almost a thousand baht unpaid for.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296860-pattaya-restaurant-owner-asks-for-help-catching-dine-and-dasher/

 

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Thai Food now Fourth Most Popular Foreign Cuisine in China
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thai food has been listed as the fourth most popular foreign cuisine in China, after western, Japanese, and Korean food. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has also continued to rise, since China fully reopened the country in early 2023 to allow international travel.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296861-thai-food-now-fourth-most-popular-foreign-cuisine-in-china/

 

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Military Setting Up Base At Phuket Reserved Forest: Move Forward
by TNR Staff 

 

Phuket people farming in Bang Khanun National Reserved Forest holding a protest after the military moved in to set up a base. Photo: Sanook

 

MOVE FORWARD Party said Saturday (June 3) that the military had seized  3,700 rai at Bang Khanun National Reserved Forest in Phuket and intends to evict the people farming and residing there this month while requesting temporary halt of their action until a new government is set up, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296862-military-setting-up-base-at-phuket-reserved-forest-move-forward/

 

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Bangkok police relocate officers amid probe into illegal Chinese club drug operation
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Sanook.

 

Police officers of Makkasan station reassigned following illegal drug raid at a Chinese nightclub in Bangkok‘s Petchaburi area. A committee has been formed by the Commander-in-chief of the Metropolitan Police Division 1 to investigate any potential misconduct and relevant benefits received by officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296863-bangkok-police-relocate-officers-amid-probe-into-illegal-chinese-club-drug-operation/

 

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Sleeping Thai man attacked with acid, suspect flees neighbouring room
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A 46 year old Thai man was attacked with acid while asleep in his rented room in Thailand’s central Samut Prakan province. The neighbouring room’s tenant, who had a previous altercation with the victim, disappeared after the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296864-sleeping-thai-man-attacked-with-acid-suspect-flees-neighbouring-room/

 

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Thai woman trapped in Dubai seeking 100k ransom, desperate parents plead for help
by Tara Abhasakun

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A Thai mother is pleading with authorities to help her 38 year old daughter, Kornkamon, who is being held captive in Dubai and forced to work to repay a debt. The daughter had travelled to Dubai to work since mid-April; however, her captors now demand a ransom of 100,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296865-thai-woman-trapped-in-dubai-seeking-100k-ransom-desperate-parents-plead-for-help/

 

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The Pita Effect: Craft Spirits Sold Out
by TNR Staff

 

Move Forward leader and prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat.  Photo: Thai Rath

 

AFTER MOVE Forward leader and candidate for prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat mentioned two brands of craft liquor at a news programme it led to these spirits produced by small-scale community-based entrepreneurs flying off the shelves, Sanook.com said Saturday (June 3).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296866-the-pita-effect-craft-spirits-sold-out/

 

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Abandoning Move Forward is last resort —  Pheu Thai’s Phumtham

 

Photo Courtesy: Pita Limjaroenrat

 

Abandoning Move Forward Party to form a coalition with the parties in the current Prayut government should be the “last resort” for Pheu Thai Party, according to one of its key leaders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296867-abandoning-move-forward-is-last-resort-—- pheu-thai’s-phumtham/

 

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Paetongtarn Prefers To Bring Father Home From Abroad
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, daughter of de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, said today (June 4) she would prefer to literally bring her father home from any foreign country where he may be staying next month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296868-paetongtarn-prefers-to-bring-father-home-from-abroad/

 

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Move Forward-Led Coalition To Remain Intact Amid Electoral Wrongdoing Charges: Prasert
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

 

A MOVE FORWARD-LED coalition government will remain intact even if dozens of their MP-designates may have been involved in alleged electoral rigging or vote-buying in the May 14 election, said Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chanthararuangthong today (June 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296869-move-forward-led-coalition-to-remain-intact-amid-electoral-wrongdoing-charges-prasert/

 

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Thai Banks are Starting to Require Facial Recognition for High-Value Transactions
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand – Financial institutions in Thailand have begun mandating facial recognition for customers conducting high-value transactions. The move, aimed at reducing fraudulent activities and scams, is expected to provide extra security for clients.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296870-thai-banks-are-starting-to-require-facial-recognition-for-high-value-transactions/

 

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Foreign Tourist in Phuket Forced out of Minivan Over Passenger Disputes Between Rival Drivers
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Phuket — A lone foreign female tourist was forced out of a minivan in Phuket by drivers of other vans operating at the Phuket Rassada Port. The drivers claimed the tourist’s app-hailing van driver could not pick up passengers at the port and told the tourist to drag her suitcase out of there if she intended to use app-hailing services.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296871-foreign-tourist-in-phuket-forced-out-of-minivan-over-passenger-disputes-between-rival-drivers/

 

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Foreigner in Pattaya Allegedly Stabbed by an Unidentified Foreign “Friend”
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A foreign man in Pattaya was brutally stabbed by another foreigner whom the police believed was his friend for unknown reasons at 1 AM this morning, June 4th. The suspect stole the victim’s motorbike and is currently on the loose.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296872-foreigner-in-pattaya-allegedly-stabbed-by-an-unidentified-foreign-“friend”/

 

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Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel Alcohol Sales Ban on Religious Holidays
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Workpoint

Thailand — Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales ban on religious holidays due to its lack of reasonable grounds, according to her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296873-outspoken-former-mp-from-the-move-forward-party-proposes-to-cancel-alcohol-sales-ban-on-religious-holidays/

 

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Phuket reports rapid kick off for tourism but a lapse on the way

By Peter Roche

 

Phuket experienced a significant influx of international tourists in the first five months of 2023, with over 6 million arrivals. Although the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Phuket Office describes them as ‘tourists’, the number includes all foreign arrivals for whatever reason.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296874-phuket-reports-rapid-kick-off-for-tourism-but-a-lapse-on-the-way/

 

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Chinese woman missing in Thailand feared trafficked to neighbouring country
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo via Khaosod.

 

Thai authorities are urgently searching for a missing Chinese woman, fearing she may have been trafficked across the border to a neighbouring country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296875-chinese-woman-missing-in-thailand-feared-trafficked-to-neighbouring-country/

 

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Police officer wreaks havoc on roadside after wife attends friend's birthday party, damaging car with a hammer

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A shocking incident unfolded in Songkhla Province when a Facebook user shared a video clip depicting a woman lying on the road next to a damaged car, while a man brandishing a hammer seemed to threaten her. The caption suggested a robbery, but it was discovered to be a domestic dispute between a police officer and his wife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296899-police-officer-wreaks-havoc-on-roadside-after-wife-attends-friends-birthday-party-damaging-car-with-a-hammer/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday 5 June 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296900-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-5-june-2023/

 

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One-legged UK crime boss on the run for five years extradited from Thailand and jailed
Richard Wakeling, 55, was arrested at a garage in Thailand and is now serving an 11-year sentence in the UK for masterminding an £8million drug deal

 

By Joe SmithNews Reporter

 

Richard Wakeling was arrested by the Royal Thai Police at a Bangkok garage as he went to collect his car after repair

 

A one-legged Brit crime boss has been jailed after being caught in Thailand following five years on the run.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296902-one-legged-uk-crime-boss-on-the-run-for-five-years-extradited-from-thailand-and-jailed/

 

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Inappropriate performance at renowned Thai temple event sparks criticism

by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Sanook.

 

An inappropriate performance sparked criticism during a temple event in Thailand‘s northern Phayao province, resulting in public criticism and an impact on the temple’s reputation. The show, featuring the Likay troupe, displayed some explicit adult scenes not suitable for a family audience.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296903-inappropriate-performance-at-renowned-thai-temple-event-sparks-criticism/

 

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Mysterious death of Thai man just days after leaving prison
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A 46 year old Thai man, recently released from prison, was found dead under a broken election banner in the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province, just three days after his release. Authorities believe the cause of death could be sudden heart failure due to the extreme heat and his weak physical condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1296904-mysterious-death-of-thai-man-just-days-after-leaving-prison/