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.

 

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

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

Billing brawl: Furious Thai man triggers chaos over Lotus’s overcharge

 

Photo via TikTok/ yodekthep

 

An angry Thai man caused chaos after being overcharged at a Lotus’s supermarket in Chon Buri province. The out-of-control customer is seen in a viral video pouring fizzy drinks and throwing bottles on the floor inside the store.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299188-billing-brawl-furious-thai-man-triggers-chaos-over-lotus’s-overcharge/

Pattaya City to Stop Street Vendors on Walking Street from Monday, July 3rd
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya City officials sent out a letter to Walking Street business owners earlier this week informing them of an upcoming change to current policies and procedures.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299210-pattaya-city-to-stop-street-vendors-on-walking-street-from-monday-july-3rd/

 

Health officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan step up fight against dengue fever after the death of two children

By Online Reporter

 

Mosquito Close up Sucking blood

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Public Health Office has intensified its efforts to implement disease control measures in order to curb the spread of dengue fever following the tragic deaths of two young children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299211-health-officials-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-step-up-fight-against-dengue-fever-after-the-death-of-two-children/

 

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM
by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Wednesday evening, the Move Forward Party proposed a meeting on July 2nd between itself and the Pheu Thai Party to discuss outstanding issues between the two main partners of the proposed eight-party coalition government expected to support the Move Forward Party leader Mr Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next Prime Minister. However, a rift over the position of House Speaker and dogged opposition from conservative forces, not least within the junta-appointed Thai Senate, threaten to derail a smooth transition to a new government when parliament in a joint session meets on July 13th to elect a prime minister. The financial markets are watching. On Wednesday, the baht hit a seven-month low against the US dollar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299212-baht-falls-to-7-month-low-as-unease-grows-over-chances-of-pita-limjaroenrat-being-elected-as-pm/

 

Auction Company Gears Up For Jump In Seized Vehicles Amid Spike In Defaults
by TNR Staff

 

Some parked used cars. Top photo: Thai Rath

 

AMID a spike in non-performing loans (NPLs) and risky debts with this likely leading to an increase in seized vehicles Union Auction Plc (AUCT) has now joined hands with garages to increase their lots to cope with the upcoming influx, Matichon newspaper said this evening (June 28).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299213-auction-company-gears-up-for-jump-in-seized-vehicles-amid-spike-in-defaults/

 

Thai Tour Guide Falls off Building in Pattaya and Dies
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Thai tour guide fell from the 4th floor of a building in Naklua and died.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299214-thai-tour-guide-falls-off-building-in-pattaya-and-dies/

 

Thai woman’s fingers and toes amputated during hospital visit for diarrhea sparks outrage

By Petch Petpailin

 

 

A Thai woman and her husband filed a complaint against a hospital in Chon Buri after a doctor amputated the woman’s fingers and toes during her visit to the hospital for severe diarrhoea. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299189-thai-woman’s-fingers-and-toes-amputated-during-hospital-visit-for-diarrhea-sparks-outrage/

 

Woman Accidentally Triggers Explosion of Old Fire Extinguisher

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On June 28th, 2023, a distressing incident took place in a residential area of Thawi Watthana, Bangkok. A woman inadvertently activated an old fire extinguisher, causing its fire-suppressing chemical contents to explode towards her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299217-woman-accidentally-triggers-explosion-of-old-fire-extinguisher/

 

Near Tragedy Averted: Vendors Rescued from Electric Shock

 

 

A TikTok video shared by user "foremost02" served as a chilling reminder of the swift and dangerous nature of electrical accidents. The incident unfolded at a noodle shop along Sukhumvit Road in Chonburi Province, involving two vendors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299218-near-tragedy-averted-vendors-rescued-from-electric-shock/

 

20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by Khaosod.

 

A high-profile fraud case from Taiwan was reignited in Thailand after the main culprits were arrested. The couple, alleged to have escaped from Taiwan over 20 years ago, were found operating fraudulent activities under new identities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299219-20-year-taiwanese-fraud-case-resurfaces-in-thailand-as-suspect-couple-arrested/

 

Fatal Crash: Sedan and Six-Wheeler Collide in Chachoengsao Province

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

An accident unfolded when a sedan, driven by a 34-year-old male, collided with the rear of a six-wheeler, causing the car to somersault. Sadly, the sedan driver met an untimely demise in the catastrophic collision.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299223-fatal-crash-sedan-and-six-wheeler-collide-in-chachoengsao-province/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 29 June 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299232-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-29-june-2023/

 

Bangkok community demands expulsion of disrespectful teacher

By Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod Online

 

Tensions erupted in a close-knit neighbourhood located in Wat Suttharam school surrounding Bangkok yesterday as residents sought to oust a school teacher and his wife accused of disrespectful and aggressive behaviour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299236-bangkok-community-demands-expulsion-of-disrespectful-teacher/

 

Deadly hit and run in Kampaeng Phet: cyclist found dead at roadside
By Nattapong Westwood 

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod Online

 

In what appears to be a case of a hit and run, a cyclist‘s body was found abandoned alongside a road in Kampaeng Phet province, Thailand. The victim’s body found 5km away from his shattered bicycle, bore the worrying signs of a collision and hastily discarded. Local residents heard the loud crash while the culprit’s identity remains unknown.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299239-deadly-hit-and-run-in-kampaeng-phet-cyclist-found-dead-at-roadside/

 

Furore over mock referendum could derail deep South peace moves
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Thai military personnel guards convenience stores damaged after an attack, in Cho-airong district in southern Thailand’s Narathiwat province, on August 17, 2022. (Photo by Madaree Tohlala / AFP)

The first of a three-part series by Thai PBS World’s Political Desk analyses the latest disputes among political forces over the right to self-determination and the peace process in Thailand’s predominantly Muslim region.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299243-furore-over-mock-referendum-could-derail-deep-south-peace-moves/

 

Thailand braces for severe storms and heavy rainfall

by Samantha Rose

 

Photo by Muhammad Farooq via flickr

 

The Meteorological Department today warns that Thailand continues to experience thunderstorms and heavy rains in the upper northern, eastern, and southern regions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299244-thailand-braces-for-severe-storms-and-heavy-rainfall/

 

Bedridden man dies after forced ID renewal trip
By Nattapong Westwood

 

Image by Prangtong Jaiboon via Facebook

 

In an incident eliciting nationwide outrage, a chronically ill man from Pathum Thani province was required by local authorities to physically appear for the renewal of his expired national ID, despite being bedridden.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299245-bedridden-man-dies-after-forced-id-renewal-trip/

 

Stolen lorry in wild Thai car chase causes havoc, damaging 20 cars
By Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of ศร บ้านสร้าง Facebook

 

A wild car chase saw a 31 year old man steal a ten-wheel lorry in Rayong province, Thailand, resulting in an encounter with the police and causing damage to nearly 20 parked cars. The incident began at a local truck service company Sannan Wai Tract Service’s compound last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299246-stolen-lorry-in-wild-thai-car-chase-causes-havoc-damaging-20-cars/

 

Move Forward may agree to a “trade-off” for House speakership
 

Move Forward party has unveiled its candidate for the House speakership, Phitsanuloke MP Padipat Suntiphada.

The Move Forward party may consider sacrificing some cabinet seats as a “trade-off” for the House speakership, which has become a bone of contention between it and its political ally the Pheu Thai party, according to party sources.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299247-move-forward-may-agree-to-a-“trade-off”-for-house-speakership/

 

Thailand News - Royal protesters acquitted, Thai baht on decline : Tim Newton Today - June 29

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299248-thailand-news-royal-protesters-acquitted-thai-baht-on-decline-tim-newton-today-june-29/

 

Thailand braces for liquor industry disruption under Move Forward
Craft brewers and distillers call for easing of production curbs

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

 

Customers enjoy cold beers at a restaurant in Bangkok on June 28. Thailand’s overall beverage market was worth $20 billion in 2020, with alcoholic tipples accounting for 64% of that. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

BANGKOK -- It took only a word from Thailand's prime minister hopeful to trigger a run on local liquor brands Sangvein Spirits and Issan Rum.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299249-thailand-braces-for-liquor-industry-disruption-under-move-forward/

 

Pattaya boy critically injured following wall collapse
By Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of เพื่อนกัน ณ บ่อวิน Facebook.

 

In a close-knit community in Pattaya, an 11 year old boy was critically injured as an old wall collapsed on him. As locals looked on in worried anticipation, emergency services promptly administered first aid and transferred the injured kid to a nearby hospital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299250-pattaya-boy-critically-injured-following-wall-collapse/

 

Earthquake of 4.5 Magnitude Jolts Phitsanulok

 

 

PHITSANULOK, June 29 (TNA) – An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude occurred in Phisanulok after midnight, felt in surrounding provinces including Phichit where a temple found cracks in an ancient ordination hall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299251-earthquake-of-45-magnitude-jolts-phitsanulok/

 

Thai police accused of demanding 500,000 baht from Kazakhstan suspect
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai lawyer and a Kazakhstan thief accused Thai Immigration Bureau officers of demanding 500,000 baht in exchange for the temporary release of the suspect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299252-thai-police-accused-of-demanding-500000-baht-from-kazakhstan-suspect/

 

Case against alleged serial killer Am Cyanide “soon to be wrapped up”

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Tachileik News Agency

Police investigating alleged serial killer Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn say they believe they have enough evidence to charge her with at least 6 of the 15 murders she’s accused of. Sararat was arrested in April on suspicious of poisoning 15 people with cyanide.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299256-case-against-alleged-serial-killer-am-cyanide-“soon-to-be-wrapped-up”/

 

Elderly monk at Buriram temple tricked by imposter loses 180,000 baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Dailynews - เดลินิวส์ออนไลน์ Facebook.

 

An 82 year old resident monk at a temple in Thailand’s Buriram was reportedly duped by a conman impersonating a monk, leading to the theft of 180,000 baht (US$5,051) from the temple.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299258-elderly-monk-at-buriram-temple-tricked-by-imposter-loses-180000-baht/

 

Senator Submits Evidence on Pita’s ITV Shares to EC

 

 

BANGKOK, June 29 (TNA) — The Senate’s Political Development and Public Participation Committee on Wednesday submitted the evidence related to the allegations that Move Forward Party leader and Prime Minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat holds shares in iTV, a media company to the Election Commission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299261-senator-submits-evidence-on-pita’s-itv-shares-to-ec/

 

Thailand, UK strengthen ties towards strategic economic partnership
By Alex Morgan

 

Picture courtesy of GOV.UK

 

Thailand and the United Kingdom (UK)are looking to fortify their economic ties now the toxic dust of Brexit has settled. With the next Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting on the horizon this November, it’s believed that both countries are ready to elevate their relationship to a potential strategic economic partnership.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299263-thailand-uk-strengthen-ties-towards-strategic-economic-partnership/

 

Senate deputy chairman says Pita “unlikely to get 5 votes” from senators
 

A member of Thailand’s hand-picked Senate has predicted that the leader of the Move Forward Party “won’t even get 5 votes” from the 250 senators to back his bid for PM. Pita Limjaroenrat hopes to become Thailand’s next leader when the new PM is chosen, expected to happen on July 13.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299264-senate-deputy-chairman-says-pita-“unlikely-to-get-5-votes”-from-senators/