THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 5 July 2023

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In a tragic accident last night, a police officer driving recklessly crashed his pickup into four motorcycle riders, killing two and injuring two others. The report confirmed the officer’s alcohol levels as exceeding the legal limit.

 

Off-duty police officer kills 2 in drunken accident in Ayutthaya

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299730-off-duty-police-officer-kills-2-in-drunken-accident-in-ayutthaya/

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In Total, 64 Deaths in 4 Months From Phuket Road Accidents
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – In total, there have been 64 deaths in four months from Phuket road accidents so far this year which is an increase from last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299759-in-total-64-deaths-in-4-months-from-phuket-road-accidents/

 

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Thai Parliament Successfully Chooses House Speaker
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: Thairath

National — Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party has been chosen unanimously to become the House Speaker of the Thai Parliament.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299760-thai-parliament-successfully chooses-house-speaker/

 

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Woman Arrested in Phuket with 50 Registered SIM Cards
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A 27 year-old woman was arrested in Phuket with 50 registered mobile phone SIM cards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299762-woman-arrested-in-phuket-with-50-registered-sim-cards/

 

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Video Of Rough Chao Phraya River Crossing Goes Viral
by TNR Staff

 

 

A SHORT video showing strong waves lashing and rocking a boat crossing the Chao Phraya river with passengers staying calm despite the scary ride has gone viral, Sanook.com said yesterday (July 4).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299763-video-of-rough-chao-phraya-river-crossing-goes-viral/

 

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Updated timetable for Hua Hin to Suvarnabhumi Airport bus service announced
By Online Reporter

 

Hua Hin to Survanabhumbi Airport bus. File photo

The bus service between Hua Hin and Suvarnabhumi Airport has recently updated its timetable, introducing its low season schedule for travelers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299764-updated-timetable-for-hua-hin-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-bus-service-announced/

 

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Pita To Be Given Second Chance For PM: Wan Noor
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew and Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

MOVE FORWARD LEADER/PRIME minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat will likely be given a second chance to rise to power if he fails at the first go, according to newly-named House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299765-pita-to-be-given-second-chance-for-pm-wan-noor/

 

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Drunk Man Bothers Nearby Table at Open-air Bar and Gets Humbled in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A drunk man caused a disturbance in a herbal liquor (Yadong) venue in Pattaya last night and was subsequently beaten by other patrons. The man pledged he would seek revenge after he recovered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299766-drunk-man-bothers-nearby-table-at-open-air-bar-and-gets-humbled-in-pattaya/

 

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"Forgotten Landmark" - "Dancing Fountain" Project Collapses in Pattaya

 

Photo: Siam Rath

 

The ambitious project of creating a new landmark in the heart of Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya, called the "Dancing Fountain," has been abandoned after only a few years of operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299767-forgotten-landmark-dancing-fountain-project-collapses-in-pattaya/

 

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Brazen Daylight Robbery Thwarted by Surveillance and Quick Police Action

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At midday on July 4th, a brazen theft took place at a residence in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. Two male thieves stole an iron gate from the property while the caretaker, Sunchai Homchuen, was away.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299768-brazen-daylight-robbery-thwarted-by-surveillance-and-quick-police-action/

 

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"Big Joke" Gears Up for Additional Warrants in 140 Million Gambling Asset Seizure Case

 

Photo: Thai Rath

 

Deputy Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachet "Big Joke" Hakpal is ramping up efforts to issue more arrest warrants in the 140 million online gambling asset seizure case involving both civilians and police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299769-big-joke-gears-up-for-additional-warrants-in-140-million-gambling-asset-seizure-case/

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Thai rainfall faces below-average levels as El Niño prompts dry spell
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has indicated a below-average rainfall across several regions of the country due in part to the El Nino phenomenon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299772-thai-rainfall-faces-below-average-levels-as-el-niño-prompts-dry-spell/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 5 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299776-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-5-july-2023/

 

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Tragic Drowning of monk in Udon Thani sparks local mystery and fear
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, details emerged of a tragic drowning event in the district of Mueang Udon Thani where a local monk was found lifeless in a large agricultural pond.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299777-tragic-drowning-of-monk-in-udon-thani-sparks-local-mystery-and-fear/

 

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Export growth remains uncertain amid high global interest rates in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of blogs.cfainstitute.org

 

In a recent development, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has adjusted its export growth outlook to fall between a negative 0.5% and a positive 1%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299778-export-growth-remains-uncertain-amid-high-global-interest-rates-in-thailand/

 

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Naree Tantasathien: Thailand’s top lawyer weighing Move Forward, Pita’s future
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Thailand’s Attorney-General Naree Tantasathien has another important decision to make in a case with serious political ramifications.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299779-naree-tantasathien-thailand’s-top-lawyer-weighing-move-forward-pita’s-future/

 

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Thai tourism unaffected by political unrest unless airports shut, says ex-minister
by Alex Morgan 

 

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In times of political upheaval, Thailand’s foreign tourists would not be significantly impacted, unless there was an incident akin to 2008’s airport disruption, according to former tourism and sports minister, Weerasak Kowsurat. Back in 2008, protesters had shut down Bangkok’s airports leading to a drop in tourist visits, impacting Thai tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299780-thai-tourism-unaffected-by-political-unrest-unless-airports-shut-says-ex-minister/

 

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Dozy deputy: Prawit, once again, caught napping on the job in Parliament
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ท่านผู้นำฮาเฮ

 

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has been caught at it again, snoozing on the job, during a Parliament meeting. It’s not the first time Prawit, affectionately known as “Uncle Pom,” has been caught nodding off at work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299788-dozy-deputy-prawit-once-again-caught-napping-on-the-job-in-parliament/

 

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Thailand drought coming, battle to be next Thai PM : Tim Newton Today - July 5

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299800-thailand-drought-coming-battle-to-be-next-thai-pm-tim-newton-today-july-5/

 

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Tragedy strikes in Thailand: Teen athlete brutally gunned down in southern Thailand
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo Courtesy of Sanook

 

In a shocking incident yesterday, a 15 year old boy was brutally gunned down on a road in the Lungsuan district in the southern Thailand province of Chumphon. The tenth-grade student-athlete, identified as P, was shot eight times by three men in a pick-up truck.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299806-tragedy-strikes-in-thailand-teen-athlete-brutally-gunned-down-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Cyber Police nab scammer accused of defrauding doctor of 101 Million Baht
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A 29 year old woman alleged to be a part of a scamming ring was apprehended by the Cyber Police in a residence in Chon Buri yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299810-cyber-police-nab-scammer-accused-of-defrauding-doctor-of-101-million-baht/

 

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Stairway to suspicion: Police investigate mysterious death of toddler in Buriram
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo Courtesy of iStock.

 

Police are currently investigating the mysterious death of a one year old boy in Thailand’s Buriram province, following his mother’s claim that he tragically tumbled down the stairs and died.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299811-stairway-to-suspicion-police-investigate-mysterious-death-of-toddler-in-buriram/

 

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Eight parties united in upcoming PM vote
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - With the vote for House Speaker and deputies completed today, the parliament is heading to the next crucial meeting to vote for Prime Minister. Eight parties holding the majority seats in the lower house said they were united in their decision to vote for Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299814-eight-parties-united-in-upcoming-pm-vote/

 

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EC Extends Probe Into Pita’s Eligibility
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has extended its investigation into Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate and leader of the Move Forward Party, concerning his eligibility to run in elections.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299816-ec-extends-probe-into-pita’s-eligibility/

 

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Parliament to select new prime minister on July 13

 

 

A joint sitting of the Thai parliament will convene on July 13 to vote for the next prime minister, House speaker-elect Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299832-parliament-to-select-new-prime-minister-on-july-13/

 

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Second deputy House speaker-elect has a fiery reputation

 

File photo : Pheu Thai MP Pichet Chuamuangphan

 

Pheu Thai MP Pichet Chuamuangphan, who became the second deputy House speaker-elect uncontested on Tuesday, is known for his “gesture” politics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299833-second-deputy-house-speaker-elect-has-a-fiery-reputation/

 

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PM expresses confidence in economic policies as World Bank raises outlook for Thai economy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The World Bank’s Thailand Economic Monitor for June 2023 indicates the Thai economic recovery is projected to accelerate. The World Bank’s forecast for 2023 Thai GDP growth has also been revised upward to 3.9 percent due to stronger than expected external demand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299835-pm-expresses-confidence-in-economic-policies-as-world-bank-raises-outlook-for-thai-economy/

 

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Thai listed companies post record foreign revenue

 

 

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a major blow to the global economy in 2021 but Thai listed companies delivered record foreign income in the year, suggesting that their foreign direct investment provides a buffer against the economic headwinds and could give a significant boost to income in the time of the burgeoning economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299836-thai-listed-companies-post-record-foreign-revenue/

 

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Suspect to Reenact Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl

 

 

BANGKOK, July 5 (TNA) – Police will take the alleged murderer who killed a 12-year-old girl to reenact the crime after the man was arrested yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299837-suspect-to-reenact-murder-of-12-year-old-girl/

 

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Monkey Gangs Brawl over Food

 

 

LOPBURI, July 5 (TNA) – Three rival monkey gangs battled for favorite food on a road near the ancient temple in Lop Buri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299839-monkey-gangs-brawl-over-food/