Popular Post webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 EC dismisses media shareholding complaints against Move Forward party leader Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has resolved unanimously to dismiss three complaints filed against Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, accusing him of holding 42,000 shares in iTV, a media company. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297468-thai-election-commission-dismisses-complaints-against-pita-for-holding-media-shares-but-investigation-continues/?failedReply=1 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Thai Economic Expert Warns of Potential Economic Slump Due to Possible Street Protests President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Thanawat Phonwichai warned that Thailand might suffer an economic downturn if the Move Forward Party (MFP), the political party that won the most seats in the recent election, fails to form a government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297447-thai-economic-expert-warns-of-potential-economic-slump-due-to-possible-street-protests/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Worrisome “media shares” rulings in recent past While Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat has taken certain actions regarding the iTV share controversy, history is not on his side. Some media reports have dug up similar cases that seemed inconsequential at first but eventually cost election candidates their parliamentary future. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297423-worrisome-“media-shares”-rulings-in-recent-past/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Tragic plunge: Irishman leaps from 23rd-floor condo in Bangkok Photo via ThaiRath In a tragic incident this morning, an Irishman allegedly took his own life by leaping from the 23rd floor of his condominium located in the Bang Kae district of Bangkok. The distressed man, identified as Callum Mackay, was reported to be grappling with financial difficulties and feeling overwhelmed by the pregnancy of his girlfriend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297470-tragic-plunge-irishman-leaps-from-23rd-floor-condo-in-bangkok/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Pita Tells Cheering Crowd Phuket To Be “The Pearl Of The World” by TNR Staff MOVE Forward leader and prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat told a big crowd of around a thousand people attending a thank you rally at a football field in front of Phuket’s Kathu district office that he wants the island to soar higher and become “The Pearl of the World,” Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297471-pita-tells-cheering-crowd-phuket-to-be-“the-pearl-of-the-world”/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Road Collapse Causes Car to Plunge 1 Meter, Sustains Damage Picture: Siam Rath In a shocking incident that took place on June 9th, 2023, at around 9:00 PM, the police in Khan Na Yao Sub-district received a report of a car accident involving a collapsed section of Ramintra Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297473-road-collapse-causes-car-to-plunge-1-meter-sustains-damage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Buriram Immigration Arrests Indian Man Who Overstayed by 199 Days Picture: Siam Rath On June 9th, 2023, Buriram Immigration Police, led by Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Pisut Suanpapasit, coordinated with the 4th Region Immigration Bureau, Phuthaisong Police Station, and the 2nd Provincial Police Region to apprehend Mr. Tunuj, a 25-year-old Indian national. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297474-buriram-immigration-arrests-indian-man-who-overstayed-by-199-days/ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Truck Carrying Prefabricated House Collapses, Collides and Topples Streetlights Picture: Siam Rath A truck carrying prefabricated house experienced a complete collapse, damaging the entire load and causing a collision with a streetlight, resulting in its toppling. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297475-truck-carrying-prefabricated-house-collapses-collides-and-topples-streetlights/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Immediate Action Required to Protect Schoolchildren Crossing Hazardous 4-Lane Highway in Korat In an effort to address the life-threatening issue of schoolchildren crossing a busy 4-lane highway in Korat, the district chief of the Department of Highways confirmed that they are actively working to find a solution. This issue has been included in the 67th fiscal year plan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297476-immediate-action-required-to-protect-schoolchildren-crossing-hazardous-4-lane-highway-in-korat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Gunman surrenders after fatal shooting of 2 men in Phitsanulok, Thailand by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Khaosod A 41 year old Thai man named Badin, who killed two men with an M16 rifle, has surrendered at the Wat Bot Police Station in Phitsanulok province, following the intervention of a local politician. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297489-gunman-surrenders-after-fatal-shooting-of-2-men-in-phitsanulok-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 Transport Ministry mulls police bodycams for weighbridge officials The Thai Ministry of Transport plans to procure body cameras to be used by officials working at weighbridges on the country’s highways and rural roads, to prevent them from demanding bribes from overloaded truck drivers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297497-transport-ministry-mulls-police-bodycams-for-weighbridge-officials/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Pran Buri Dam water levels reach critical point as drought crisis deepens in Prachuap Khiri Khan By Online Reporter Prachuap Khiri Khan is facing an alarming drought situation as water levels at the Pran Buri Dam have reached critically low levels. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297498-pran-buri-dam-water-levels-reach-critical-point-as-drought-crisis-deepens-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 The top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, according to new study By Kanchan Nath, TD Editor New research has revealed the top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first. Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297499-the-top-10-countries-brits-want-to-spend-their-retirement-in-according-to-new-study/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Thai nurse harassed by patient: ex-politician behind the threat Samantha Rose PHOTO: MedicAlert UK A Thai nurse faced verbal threats and ridicule from a patient, sharing her concerns about the lack of support from her superiors on social media. However, a Nursing Council member recommended reporting the incident to authorities and reassessing her work environment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297500-thai-nurse-harassed-by-patient-ex-politician-behind-the-threat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Lopburi fraud: Thai philanthropist scams locals for millions by Nattapong Westwood Photo Courtesy of Khaosod Residents of Lopburi province have reported a well-known local entrepreneur for allegedly defrauding them of millions of baht under the guise of a charitable investor. The victims claim they were lured into investing and purchasing shares in the perpetrator’s ventures, but were left with unpaid debts and empty promises. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297501-lopburi-fraud-thai-philanthropist-scams-locals-for-millions/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Move Forward Declares War On Drugs, Graft In Phuket By Thai Newsroom Reporters MOVE FORWARD LEADER/PRIME minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat today (June 9) declared an all-out war against narcotics trading and corruption in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297503-move-forward-declares-war-on-drugs-graft-in-phuket/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 Prospective PM Pita clears a hurdle… next the parliamentary vote By Peter Roche Thailand’s Election Commission has unanimously dismissed three official complaints against Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who was accused of holding 42,000 shares in iTV, a media company. The complaints were filed by various individuals, including serial litigant Ruangkrai Leekitwattana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297504-prospective-pm-pita-clears-a-hurdle…-next-the-parliamentary-vote/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Tractor accident kills driver in Lopburi, workers shocked at discovering body by Nattapong Westwood Photo by Khaosod. A tragic incident occurred when a 69 year old farmer, Chatchai Bamrungsun, was crushed to death by his overturned tractor in a forest in Lopburi province, Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297507-tractor-accident-kills-driver-in-lopburi-workers-shocked-at-discovering-body/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Dengue outbreak hits Thai village with over 100 cases, ranking second nationwide Nattapong Westwood Photo by Khaosod. A severe dengue outbreak has hit Thailand’s northern Nan province, with over 100 cases reported in a single village. Ranking second in Thailand for the highest number Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297510-dengue-outbreak-hits-thai-village-with-over-100-cases-ranking-second-nationwide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Phuket emergency centre opens as mystery illness strikes 100+ people by Mitch Connor Photo via Facebook/ สวท.ภูเก็ต prd. An emergency operations centre (EOC) has been established by the Public Health Ministry in response to over 100 people falling ill from an unidentified pathogen across three districts in Phuket. The pathogen has caused severe diarrhoea among those affected. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297511-phuket-emergency-centre-opens-as-mystery-illness-strikes-100-people/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Son kills father in brutal attack, Thai village demands life sentence by Nattapong Westwood Photo by Khaosod. A 46 year old man was found dead in his home in Nong Bua Lamphu province, Thailand, after allegedly being killed by his 24 year old son. Locals witnessed the son, Amarin, confessing to the murder while covered in blood before being apprehended by police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297513-son-kills-father-in-brutal-attack-thai-village-demands-life-sentence/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Foreign Man Allegedly Damages Salon in Pattaya By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – A foreign man allegedly damaged a woman’s salon after she became the new owner over his girlfriend’s salon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297515-foreign-man-allegedly-damages-salon-in-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Serial petitioner Srisuwan remains defiant after his association is dissolved Serial petitioner and political activist Srisuwan Janya has vowed to continue checking the performance of political parties and politicians, despite the fact that the Provincial Administration Department (PAD) has dissolved his organisation, the Association to Protect Thai Constitution (APTC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297516-serial-petitioner-srisuwan-remains-defiant-after-his-association-is-dissolved/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Former election commissioner says Move Forward leader Pita troubles have deepened Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn says that Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat may be in even deeper trouble after the Election Commission (EC) decided unanimously on Friday to dismiss three separate complaints questioning his qualification to contest the May 14th election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297517-former-election-commissioner-says-move-forward-leader-pita-troubles-have-deepened/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 to continue: Thailand Live Monday 12 June https://aseannow.com/topic/1297605-thailand-live-monday-12-june-2023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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