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British student’s harrowing balcony plunge leaves him fighting for life in a Thailand hospital

 

A British student is fighting for his life in hospital after a harrowing fall from a hotel balcony in Thailand.

 

Picture courtesy of the Heathcock family

 

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Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299848-british-student’s-harrowing-balcony-plunge-leaves-him-fighting-for-life-in-a-thailand-hospital/

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Verbal abuse of Singaporean tourist leads to Phuket van driver being fined 1,000 baht

 

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News

 

In a show of justice for tourists in Phuket, a 47 year old van driver who verbally abused a tourist last Sunday has been legally reprimanded. The driver was imposed with a fine of 1,000 baht by the local court for frightening others with the use of threat (intimidation).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299847-verbal-abuse-of-singaporean-tourist-leads-to-phuket-van-driver-being-fined-1000-baht/

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Selection procedure for the next prime minister of Thailand

 

Parliament

The procedure for the selection of the prime minister at the joint meeting of members of the House and the Senate on July 13th is as follows:

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299832-parliament-to-select-new-prime-minister-on-july-13/?do=findComment&comment=18185015

 

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Deputy PM Prawit denies nap claims, insists he was just grounded
by Bob Scott

 

Lt. Gen. Patchasak Patirupanon, assistant spokesperson to the Deputy Prime Minister, denied General Prawit Wongsuwan was asleep during the House of Representatives meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299860-deputy-pm-prawit-denies-nap-claims-insists-he-was-just-grounded/

 

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Foreigner Allegedly Attempts to Sell Fake Gold Watch in Phuket

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A foreigner was allegedly trying to sell a fake gold watch for 50,000 baht in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299861-foreigner-allegedly-attempts-to-sell-fake-gold-watch-in-phuket/

 

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Roof at Construction Site Collapses and Injures 10 Workers in Chonburi
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Chonburi — A roof at a construction site in Chonburi’s Mueang district collapsed and injured 10 workers on Tuesday, July 4th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299862-roof-at-construction-site-collapses-and-injures-10-workers-in-chonburi/

 

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Mpox Cases Rose Last Month With Majority Being In Bangkok
by TNR Staff 

 

A graphic image of mpox virus. Credit:  CI Photos/Shutterstock and published by News Medical Life Sciences

 

THE GOVERNMENT issued a warning for people to protect themselves by avoiding risky behaviour as the number of mpox (monkeypox) cases jumped to 48 last month with 38 patients being in Bangkok, Naewna newspaper said Wednesday (July 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299863-mpox-cases-rose-last-month-with-majority-being-in-bangkok/

 

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Wan Noor: PM Vote Set For July 13, If It’s Only The House There Wouldn’t Be A Problem
by TNR Staff 

 

Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat, left, congratulating Wan Muhamad Noor Matha upon being elected House speaker yesterday, July 4, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

NEWLY-NAMED House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha  said the joint session to vote for a new prime minister will take place next Thursday (July 13)

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299832-parliament-to-select-new-prime-minister-on-july-13/?do=findComment&comment=18185038

 

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Artificial rainmaking accelerated to tackle drought throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan
By Online Reporter

 

A Royal rainmaking operation. File photo

In response to the severe water shortages affecting Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the Director-General of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, Mr. Supit Pitaktham, has instructed the acceleration of artificial rain making operations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299864-artificial-rainmaking-accelerated-to-tackle-drought-throughout-prachuap-khiri-khan/

 

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Shock! Collapsed Underground Cable Duct Disrupts Traffic at Central Ram Inthra

 

Photo: Siam Rath

 

At 21:25 on July 5th, a shocking incident unfolded in front of the Central Ram Inthra shopping complex on the outbound side of Ram Inthra Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299865-shock-collapsed-underground-cable-duct-disrupts-traffic-at-central-ram-inthra/

 

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Heartwarming Story of Good Samaritan Helping Tourist Find Lost Gold Bracelet

 

Photo: Siam Rath

 

In a captivating Facebook post that has garnered admiration from tourists, the official Pattaya City Mayor's page shared an inspiring story.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299866-heartwarming-story-of-good-samaritan-helping-tourist-find-lost-gold-bracelet/

 

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Police Hunt Down Culprit for Attack on Elderly Dutch Tourist in Chonburi

 

 

The police in Chonburi are on the hunt for a young local suspect following an assault on a 72-year-old Dutch tourist diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299868-police-hunt-down-culprit-for-attack-on-elderly-dutch-tourist-in-chonburi/

 

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COVID-19 WHO Thailand Weekly Situation Update No. 266 - 04 July 2023

 

 

Report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299870-covid-19-who-thailand-weekly-situation-update-no-266-04-july-2023/

 

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Illegal Taxi Gang Accused of Misusing Public Space in Khon Kaen
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

In an incident which has caused friction, an illegal taxi gang has been discovered allegedly commandeering public space in front of a major shop in Khon Kaen Municipality. The group, around 50 years old, had set up cones to prevent public vehicles from entering, claiming it was solely for taxi use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299874-illegal-taxi-gang-accused-of-misusing-public-space-in-khon-kaen/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 6 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299881-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-6-july-2023/

 

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Immigration Bureau Begins Crackdown on Foreign Criminal Networks
By Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

In a significant crackdown on foreign criminal elements operating within Thailand’s borders, the Immigration Bureau arrested 17 suspects involved in an online gambling racket and a luxurious residence takeover.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299882-immigration-bureau-begins-crackdown-on-foreign-criminal-networks/

 

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Bangkok’s Green Line railway debt passed onto incoming government
Photo of Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod English

 

Citing a Government House authority, it was disclosed yesterday that the existing cabinet has chosen to pass the responsibility of resolving the debt affiliated with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) contract with Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) onto the incoming government. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299885-bangkok’s-green-line-railway-debt-passed-onto-incoming-government/

 

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Civilian-led solution needed for permanent peace in the deep South
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

In the final of the three-part series, our Political Desk sheds some light on the plans of the eight-party coalition to push for institutional reform to bring permanent peace in the deep South.

 

The peace process to end the conflict in the strife-torn predominantly Muslim deep South would be underpinned by commitments to democratization, demilitarization, and decentralization, as well as reform of institutions and the local administration, according to the coalition parties expected to form the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299886-civilian-led-solution-needed-for-permanent-peace-in-the-deep-south/

 

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Wan Noor: The New House speaker with Deep South convictions and a party-hopping past

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Veteran politician Wan Muhamad Noor Matha was unanimously voted in as Thailand’s new House speaker on Tuesday in an apparent compromise between the eight-party coalition’s two largest parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299889-wan-noor-the-new-house-speaker-with-deep-south-convictions-and-a-party-hopping-past/

 

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Thai mother accuses son-in-law of poisoning her daughter
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์ชุมพรนิวส์

 

A Thai woman accused her son-in-law of fatally poisoning her beloved daughter and turned to the Paveena Foundation for Women and Children to seek justice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299890-thai-mother-accuses-son-in-law-of-poisoning-her-daughter/

 

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Bank of Thailand considers interest rate cuts to address household debt
by Alex Morgan

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A senior executive at the Bank of Thailand hinted at the possibility of interest rate slashes, which could provide a lifeline to struggling debtors, desperate to escape from their worsening debt cycles. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299891-bank-of-thailand-considers-interest-rate-cuts-to-address-household-debt/

 

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Prediction of persistent heavy rainfall across 41 Thai provinces, with potential flash floods
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Jean-Pierre Brungs, Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department today reported forecasts of continued rainfall affecting 41 provinces, with 60% of the territories, including Bangkok, expected to experience heavy rainfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299894-prediction-of-persistent-heavy-rainfall-across-41-thai-provinces-with-potential-flash-floods/

 

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Why you should never leave a negative hotel review in Thailand
Reviews are a great way to help other travellers out. But in some places, you might be better off staying quiet, as there could be serious consequences.

by James Booth

 

Leaving a negative hotel review in Thailand could be more trouble than it's worth.

We've all been there. Whether it was a rude receptionist, an infestation of bedbugs or the stingy ratio of gin to tonic, sometimes, you've just got to vent.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299895-why-you-should-never-leave-a-negative-hotel-review-in-thailand/

 

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Thai economy ‘sluggish’, best hotels in the world… in Thailand : Tim Newton Today - July 6

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299896-thai-economy-‘sluggish’-best-hotels-in-the-world…-in-thailand-tim-newton-today-july-6/

 

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Thai woman seeks answer after finding set of teeth in som tam dish
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เบน ช้ะ

 

A Thai woman reached out to netizens for their opinions after she discovered an unusual bone with a set of teeth in her favourite papaya salad, also known as som tam in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299898-thai-woman-seeks-answer-after-finding-set-of-teeth-in-som-tam-dish/

 

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Chiang Rai crackdown reveals human trafficking and drug abuse in lounges
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of 9009 Action News Facebook

 

An operation by the Department of Provincial Administration led to a crackdown on two infamous lounges in the heart of Chiang Rai‘s Mae Sai district believed to be involved in human trafficking, drug dealing, and exploitation of underage workers. This was following a tip-off by international human rights organisations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299899-chiang-rai-crackdown-reveals-human-trafficking-and-drug-abuse-in-lounges/

 

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Blastoff blunder: Rocket festival misfire leaves Isaan locals injured on main road
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

The rocket from a recent Rocket Festival in the Isaan province of Amnart Chanroen fell onto the main road of a community and exploded, resulting in injuries to three locals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299902-blastoff-blunder-rocket-festival-misfire-leaves-isaan-locals-injured-on-main-road/

 

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Chiang Rai begins controversial repatriation of 126 Burmese children
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of banmuang.

 

Yesterday, police in Chiang Rai started the process of repatriating 126 Burmese children who lack official registration documents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299903-chiang-rai-begins-controversial-repatriation-of-126-burmese-children/

 

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SIM-ply unstoppable: Phuket Police SIM card crusade leads to arrest of suspect
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Provincial Police.

 

The Phuket Provincial Police intensified their crusade against the unlawful sale and distribution of SIM cards, leading to the arrest of a suspect identified as Korn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299907-sim-ply-unstoppable-phuket-police-sim-card-crusade-leads-to-arrest-of-suspect/

 

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OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix Returns to Buri Ram
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix is gearing up for its highly anticipated return to the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram province. From October 27 to 29, racing fans can expect a thrilling weekend as the event makes its fourth appearance at the renowned circuit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299910-or-thailand-motogp-grand-prix-returns-to-buri-ram/