ALL 500 MPs-DESIGNATE were ratified by the Election Commission, capping a five-week period of the nationwide electoral process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298391-ec-endorses-all-mps-elect/?do=findComment&comment=18154667

 

American YouTuber critisised for hiring 50 Thai police to play game with him

 

Photo via YouTube/ My Mate Nate

 

Thai netizens criticised an American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, popularly known among Thai people as My Mate Nate, after he hired 50 Thai police officers to participate in a game featured in one of his new videos.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298406-american-youtuber-critisised-for-hiring-50-thai-police-to-play-game-with-him/

South Koreans arrested in Thailand for overstay, linked to gambling and fraud

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Thai authorities have arrested four South Korean suspects, including one with alleged ties to illegal online gambling worth over 163 million baht (US$4,686,603). The suspects were apprehended on overstaying charges before being brought to trial today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298415-south-koreans-arrested-in-thailand-for-overstay-linked-to-gambling-and-fraud/

MFP to Seek Closure of Anti-Fake News Center

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Move Forward Party (MFP) has announced its intention to disband the Anti-Fake News Center and initiate a comprehensive restructuring of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society if it forms the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298388-mfp-to-seek-closure-of-anti-fake-news-center/

Russian Tourist Injured After Arguing with a Bar Staffer on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong-A Female Russian tourist has sustained minor injuries after she reportedly got involved in an argument with a staffer at an entertainment venue on the Bangla Road in Patong. Details, however, are limited.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298425-russian-tourist-injured-after-arguing-with-a-bar-staffer-on-bangla-road-in-patong-phuket/

 

Tourists Mistakenly Believed They Had Been Robbed after Smoking Cannabis with Beach Vendors in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Two Thai tourists who visited a famous beach in Phuket later admitted to police that they agreed to smoke cannabis given to them by beach vendors and then when they were intoxicated they suspected wrongly that they were robbed by the same vendors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298426-tourists-mistakenly-believed-they-had-been-robbed-after-smoking-cannabis-with-beach-vendors-in-phuket/

 

Officers warned of a thin line between crime and policing as the force confronts extortion case
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate Hakparn, also known as ‘Big Joke’ briefed the media, on Sunday, at the Police Club in Bangkok as a task force met with senior police officers by appointment for questioning over a complaint filed by the owner of an illegal gambling website in Pathum Thani over a week ago alleging extortion and corruption. On Sunday also, whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit issued a bulletin to his followers suggesting that the case may be a prelude to further fallout within the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298427-officers-warned-of-a-thin-line-between-crime-and-policing-as-the-force-confronts-extortion-case/

 

Police Arrest Turkish Man with 148-Day Overstay in Pathum Thani

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 19, 2023, Police Lieutenant General Charoenpong Kandhilo, Commissioner of Pathum Thani Provincial Police, held a press conference to announce the arrest of a foreign national in accordance with the policy set by Police General Suwat Jangyodsuk, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298428-police-arrest-turkish-man-with-148-day-overstay-in-pathum-thani/

 

South Korean Drug Traffickers Detained in Thailand for Visa Violations

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 19, 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Thanit Thaiwatcharamas, of the Immigration Bureau at Suvarnabhumi Airport, disclosed the apprehension of two South Korean men, Mr. Nam, aged 37, and Mr. Jang, aged 44. The individuals were implicated in narcotics trafficking and immigration violations within Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298429-south-korean-drug-traffickers-detained-in-thailand-for-visa-violations/

 

Fatal Truck Accident: Two Dead as Brake Failure Causes Collision in Phuket

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the afternoon of June 19, 2023, a horrifying truck accident took place in the Patong region of Phuket, Thailand, leaving two dead and a truck driver injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298430-fatal-truck-accident-two-dead-as-brake-failure-causes-collision-in-phuket/

 

Post-Election Probe Into Allegations Against 82 MPs Going On
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

POST-ELECTION INVESTIGATION into allegations filed against 82 elected MPs is still going on to the extent that any of them might possibly be deprived of their MP status at a later date, said Election Commission secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee today (June 19).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298431-post-election-probe-into-allegations-against-82-mps-going-on/

 

Chinese tourism boost: TAT aims for 5 million visitors despite real estate woes
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy of John Chu, Flickr

 

Despite concerns surrounding China’s current real estate market downturn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about its prospects of attracting 5 million tourists from the Asian country in 2021.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298432-chinese-tourism-boost-tat-aims-for-5-million-visitors-despite-real-estate-woes/

 

Truck Plunges from Bridge onto Railway; Services Continue Unaffected

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 20, 2023, at 3:15 AM, a ten-wheeler truck laden with paper rolls plunged from an overpass onto the Eastern Line railway tracks near Chachoengsao station, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298433-truck-plunges-from-bridge-onto-railway-services-continue-unaffected/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 20 June 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298434-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-20-june-2023/

 

Foreign Woman Falls from Second Floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Sustains Severe Injuries

 

Picture: Sanook

 

In a distressing event at Suvarnabhumi Airport, an Austrian woman fell from the second floor of the passenger terminal, sustaining serious injuries upon impact with the floor. Eyewitnesses saw her climbing over the railing. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298436-foreign-woman-falls-from-second-floor-of-suvarnabhumi-airport-sustains-severe-injuries/

 

Thai peace: Coalition advances plans for security in Thailand’s deep South
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The working group on building Thai peace in the deep South, comprised of the eight-party coalition, recently convened for its second meeting at the Prachachat Party headquarters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298438-thai-peace-coalition-advances-plans-for-security-in-thailand’s-deep-south/

 

Move Forward and the double-edged sword of ‘orange fandom’

 

 

Thanks to fervent support from millions of people, the reformist Move Forward Party (MFP) pulled off a stunning victory in the May 14 election, defeating a Shinawatra-backed electoral machine that had won every national vote since 2001.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298441-move-forward-and-the-double-edged-sword-of-‘orange-fandom’/

 

Thai Astronomy: Distant celestial duo gets Thai-nominated names from IAU
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of nameexoworlds, via Bangkok Post

 

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has chosen Thai-nominated names for a distant celestial duo, a decision that has been warmly received by the nation’s prime minister, becoming a significant milestone in Thai astronomy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298447-thai-astronomy-distant-celestial-duo-gets-thai-nominated-names-from-iau/

 

Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over billion baht loss from Thai warehouses
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over a billion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298448-cassava-scandal-ex-pwo-chief-probed-over-billion-baht-loss-from-thai-warehouses/

 

Thailand News - ALL MPs approved after election, Xi meets Blinken in Beijing : Tim Newton Today - June 20

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298449-thailand-news-all-mps-approved-after-election-xi-meets-blinken-in-beijing-tim-newton-today-june-20/

 

Lorry plunges from bridge onto railway in Chachoengsao, injuring passengers
Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A lorry driver, fearing late delivery, fought drowsiness and lost control of his 10-wheeled vehicle, plunging off an elevated bridge in Chachoengsao province onto a railway line.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298433-truck-plunges-from-bridge-onto-railway-services-continue-unaffected/?do=findComment&comment=18155194

 

Bangkok Police foil kidnapping attempt, 5 arrested and weapons seized at alcohol checkpoint
by Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: Khaosod

 

Five criminals and a kidnapping victim were apprehended by police late last night in Rom Klao, Bangkok. The authorities discovered six firearms and 61 rounds of ammunition in two suspicious vehicles during an alcohol checkpoint inspection near a shopping mall in Min Buri district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298451-bangkok-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-5-arrested-and-weapons-seized-at-alcohol-checkpoint/

 

UPDATE:

 

Kanchanaburi police chief denies link to viral video with YouTuber My Mate Nate
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via YouTube/ My Mate Nate

 

The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Office vehemently denied any involvement of his police officers in the video featuring the American YouTuber, Nathan Bartling, also known as My Mate Nate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298406-american-youtuber-critisised-for-hiring-50-thai-police-to-play-game-with-him/?do=findComment&comment=18155273

 

Heated petrol station confrontation leads to father and son’s arrest in Prachinburi
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Authorities have issued a statement addressing a viral video of an intense confrontation at a petrol station, in which a hot-headed young man and his father were apprehended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298453-heated-petrol-station-confrontation-leads-to-father-and-son’s-arrest-in-prachinburi/

 

Father kills recently-released son amid threats in Chaiyaphum
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of ข่าวภูเขียว เพื่อคนชัยภูมิ Facebook

A tragic incident occurred in a hut in the middle of a paddy field in Chaiyaphum province, where a 73 year old father killed his 46 year old son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298454-father-kills-recently-released-son-amid-threats-in-chaiyaphum/

 

Paws for justice: 100,000 baht reward to nab gunman of peaceful pooch
by Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO: Unsplash/Anoir Chafik
 

A reward of 100,000 baht has been offered to help catch the culprit behind the shooting of a peaceful dog at a Ban Phueng Tok residence. The crime remains unsolved, with the gunman suspected to be a professional killer. He or she had previously targeted the dog with a laser beam.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298455-paws-for-justice-100000-baht-reward-to-nab-gunman-of-peaceful-pooch/

 

Phra Prang Wat Arun to be surveyed every 3 months as prang found to be tilting slightly

 

 

Thailand’s Fine Arts Department plans to survey Phra Prang Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks on the Chao Phraya River, every three months after it was discovered through scanning that the principal prang, a tall tower-like spire, has started to lean.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298457-phra-prang-wat-arun-to-be-surveyed-every-3-months-as-prang-found-to-be-tilting-slightly/

 

Thai mother loses son in restaurant shooting during ordination ceremony
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A grieving mother is reeling after her eldest son was shot dead at a restaurant-pub during the ordination ceremony of her middle child. The tragedy unfolded in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province and resulted in two fatalities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298459-thai-mother-loses-son-in-restaurant-shooting-during-ordination-ceremony/

 

Take Me Out Thailand Tangmo’s disgraceful mindset towards women is unwelcome in our society
By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

 

On Jun 10, Channel 3 aired an episode of Take Me Out Thailand that featured the 22 years old American guy who goes by the nickname, Tangmo. He got blacked out (all the women turned off the lights for him, meaning, no one chose him).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298460-take-me-out-thailand-tangmo’s-disgraceful-mindset-towards-women-is-unwelcome-in-our-society/

 

Prominent Thai lawyer calls for Pita investigation to be dropped

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/ทนายรัชพล ศิริสาคร Fanpage

A prominent Thai lawyer, known for providing free legal advice via his popular Facebook page, has called for the probe into Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat to be dropped.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298462-prominent-thai-lawyer-calls-for-pita-investigation-to-be-dropped/