More than 9.3 million people have had their names removed from police criminal record files, having been found not guilty and acquitted, were fined or were given mild sentences by the courts, according to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief.

 

Over 9.3 million people cleared from police criminal record files

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299086-over-93-million-people-cleared-from-police-criminal-record-files/

Pattaya Police Pledge to be an Organization the Public Can Trust
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The new chief inspector of the Pattaya Police Station, Pol. Maj. Suchart Dusdee, instructed his subordinates to be service-oriented and take good care of citizens and tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299068-pattaya-police-pledge-to-be-an-organization-the-public-can-trust/

Thailand's Influencers Marketing Pioneer Talks at Skal Bangkok Luncheon event

 

 

Skal Bangkok invited Suvita Charanwong, Thailand's Influencer Marketing Pioneer to talk at its monthly Business Luncheon Event.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299112-thailands-influencers-marketing-pioneer-talks-at-skal-bangkok-luncheon-event/

 

Pheu Thai party wants the House speakership and 14 cabinet seats
 

 

The Pheu Thai party will demand 14 cabinet seats and the House speakership in talks with the Move Forward party. Failing that, both parties will review their positions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299113-pheu-thai-party-wants-the-house-speakership-and-14-cabinet-seats/

 

UPDATE: Pattaya Mayor Addresses Concerns about Roadwork on Thepprasit Road
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches addressed concerns about the construction of a median strip on Thepprasit Road, which the residents said would worsen traffic.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298988-pattaya-residents-protest-against-construction-of-median-strip-on-thepprasit-road/?do=findComment&comment=18169250

 

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Police Move To Clear Criminal Record Of 13 Million Thais
by TNR Staff

 

Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, left, and Mr. Prinya Thaewanarumitkul. Photo: Thai Rath

 

WITH the announcement of the amendment of police regulations on fingerprinting on May 27, 2023 which in the past led to fingerprinted suspects having a criminal background thus unable to apply for a job despite the charges having later being dropped against them the police are now rushing to clear the record of 13 million Thais thus affected, TV Channel 7 said Tuesday (June 27).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299086-over-93-million-people-cleared-from-police-criminal-record-files/?do=findComment&comment=18169256

 

Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Driver Returns Lost Bag Containing Nearly 100,000 Baht to Foreigner

 

 

On June 27, an honest motorbike taxi driver in Pattaya city turned in a foreigner's lost bag containing crucial documents and nearly 100,000 Baht in US dollars, reported Siam Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299114-pattaya-motorbike-taxi-driver-returns-lost-bag-containing-nearly-100000-baht-to-foreigner/

Reckless Youth Throw Stones at Train Passengers, Urging Authorities to Take Action to Protect Passengers

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In a startling incident, a group of reckless teenagers was observed hurling stones at a train in the vicinity of the Airport Link Rama 9 station, putting passengers at significant risk.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299115-reckless-youth-throw-stones-at-train-passengers-urging-authorities-to-take-action-to-protect-passengers/

 

Hat Yai’s Unconventional Road Markings Prompt Urgent Rectification

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

The Mayor of Hat Yai has urgently ordered rectification of unconventional traffic lines on Sriphuwanarot Road. Unlike elsewhere, the lines in Hat Yai veer around obstacles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299117-hat-yai’s-unconventional-road-markings-prompt-urgent-rectification/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 28 June 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299121-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-28-june-2023/

 

Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Krabi police on Monday night arrested a 36-year-old identified as Mr Bless Thongtan, who appeared to be hallucinating and told them that God had instructed him to murder a 32-year-old local neighbour and durian farmer. The suspect told police that he had been smoking marijuana but had also taken two methamphetamine tablets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299124-two-deaths-linked-with-cannabis-use-and-violent-incidents-reported-in-recent-days-by-thai-police/

 

Teen enlists friend for fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in Phatthalung
By Nattapong Westwood

 

PHOTO: iStock

 

In an unsettling incident, a 16 year old from Phatthalung lured his friend to fatally shoot his 17 year old ex-girlfriend from Nakhon, who had moved on several months after their breakup. The incident occurred yesterday at 9pm when the police station in Phatthalung received reports from the local hospital about the unfortunate incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299126-teen-enlists-friend-for-fatal-shooting-of-ex-girlfriend-in-phatthalung/

 

German and French firms eye Thailand’s booming electric vehicle sector
By Alex Morgan

PHOTO: Charging EV car via Freepik

 

A surge of interest in Thailand’s budding electric vehicle (EV) industry has been noted among businesses from France and Germany. The Thailand Board of Investment (BoI) revealed this interest following an investment promotion roadshow in these European nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299132-german-and-french-firms-eye-thailand’s-booming-electric-vehicle-sector/

 

Prachinburi locals discover monk-like termites, place bets on lucky lottery numbers
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

PHOTO: KhaoSod

 

In a rather unusual discovery, residents of Prachinburi province have witnessed the appearance of strange monk-like termites and long-haired young women termites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299136-prachinburi-locals-discover-monk-like-termites-place-bets-on-lucky-lottery-numbers/

 

Thai Restaurants Listed Among World’s 50 Best
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed gratitude to Thailand’s food and beverage industry as two Thai restaurants secured spots on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299137-thai-restaurants-listed-among-world’s-50-best/

 

THAI to Finalize Deal to Buy 30 New Aircraft
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways (THAI) aims to finalize a deal to buy at least 30 new aircraft by the end of the year and could double its fleet of narrow-body jets over the next decade, according to its chief executive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299138-thai-to-finalize-deal-to-buy-30-new-aircraft/

 

Bank of Thailand to loosen foreign exchange regulations to stabilise long-term exchange rates
By Alex Morgan

 

Photo Courtesy of Shutterstock

 

An announcement has emerged from the Bank of Thailand revealing plans to loosen foreign exchange regulations to stabilise the exchange rate long-term.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299139-bank-of-thailand-to-loosen-foreign-exchange-regulations-to-stabilise-long-term-exchange-rates/

 

Thailand News - Move Forward threaten to walk from coalition, Vale Jason Wilder : Tim Newton Today - June 28

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299140-thailand-news-move-forward-threaten-to-walk-from-coalition-vale-jason-wilder-tim-newton-today-june-28/

 

Move Forward-Pheu Thai meeting to discuss House speaker postponed

 

The Move Forward party has postponed a meeting, scheduled for today (Wednesday), for negotiating teams to discuss the House speakership with the Pheu Thai party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299145-move-forward-pheu-thai-meeting-to-discuss-house-speaker-postponed/

 

Divine intervention: Buddha statue transport turns fatal, spirits stir unrest
By Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Channel 8

 

A Thai man was killed and another injured when a Buddha statue they were transporting from Baan None Kate Temple in the northeastern province of Si Saket toppled over them. Residents believe the fatal accident occurred because the Buddha spirits did not want the statue to be moved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299155-divine-intervention-buddha-statue-transport-turns-fatal-spirits-stir-unrest/

 

Unhinged Thai son attacks mother in dog discipline dispute
By Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo via Khaosod.

 

A 68 year old Thai woman, after trying to discipline a dog, was allegedly attacked by her son and was critically injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299156-unhinged-thai-son-attacks-mother-in-dog-discipline-dispute/

 

Two young girls rescued from an illegal karaoke bar in Bangkok

 

 

Officials from the Provincial Administration Department (PAD) rescued two underage girls from an illegal karaoke bar in Bangkok’s Muang Thong district, during an early morning raid on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299160-two-young-girls-rescued-from-an-illegal-karaoke-bar-in-bangkok/

 

Prawit and seek: Deputy PM shuts down Thaksin meeting rumours in UK
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of NNT

 

In response to recent speculation, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied meeting with exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a visit to England.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299161-prawit-and-seek-deputy-pm-shuts-down-thaksin-meeting-rumours-in-uk/

 

Move Forward party advised to stay away from changing Thai national day
 

Rangsiman Rome

The Move Forward party has been advised to focus on addressing “bread-and-butter” issues, instead of advocating for a change of Thailand’s national day, from December 5th to June 24th, which is likely to create more friction among Thai people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299164-move-forward-party-advised-to-stay-away-from-changing-thai-national-day/

 

Thaipocrisy: United States deny meddling in Thailand political affairs
by Bob Scott 

 

Picture of Robert F Godec and Tanee Sangrat courtesy of US Ambassador's Twitter account.

 

Unsurprisingly, and not for the first time, the United States has been accused of meddling in another country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s turn. The US has a long history of interfering in foreign affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. It appears to be endemic in US politics.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299167-thaipocrisy-united-states-deny-meddling-in-thailand-political-affairs/

 

Court acquits five protesters of blocking Queen’s Royal motorcade in 2020
 

 

Anti-junta activist Aekachai Hongkangwan and four other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court today (Wednesday) of resorting to violence to block the motorcade of Her Majesty the Queen during an anti-government protest in 2020.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299169-court-acquits-five-protesters-of-blocking-queen’s-royal-motorcade-in-2020/

 

Bangkok municipal pupils can wear hair styles and clothes of their choice

 

In an unprecedented move, following increasing calls for freedom and liberties in schools, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to allow students in the 437 schools under its supervision to choose their own hair styles and to wear casual dress at least one day a week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299172-bangkok-municipal-pupils-can-wear-hair-styles-and-clothes-of-their-choice/

 

Challenges of Thailand’s policies concerning Myanmar refugees

 

 

Thailand shares more than 3,000km of land and sea borders with Myanmar. So, when conflicts break out in the neighbouring country, Thailand’s border towns are always impacted. Despite there being more than 90,000 Myanmar refugees in Thailand, the Thai government does not yet conduct Refugee Status Determination and has refused to use the description ‘refugee’ for those fleeing political conflict. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299176-challenges-of-thailand’s-policies-concerning-myanmar-refugees/

 

Rules and procedures on the election of House speaker

 

 

Thailand’s House of Representatives is scheduled to hold its first meeting on July 4th, to elect the House speaker and two deputies, but the two major parties, Move Forward and Pheu Thai, are yet to settle on which of them will get the speakership.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299177-rules-and-procedures-on-the-election-of-house-speaker/

 

Toyota and CP Group Collaborate to Produce Hydrogen in Samut Prakan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Toyota Motor announced on Monday (26 June) that it will begin producing hydrogen in Thailand starting November of this year using biogas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299180-toyota-and-cp-group-collaborate-to-produce-hydrogen-in-samut-prakan/