Outgoing Thai PM found guilty of neglect of duty over PM2.5 pollution

 

The Chiang Mai Administrative Court ruled against the prime minister and the National Environmental Board today (Monday), for neglecting their duty to deal with the annual dense smog in Chiang Mai.

 

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300279-outgoing-thai-pm-found-guilty-of-neglect-of-duty-over-pm25-pollution/

Former DSI Director-General Tarit sentenced to two years in prison by Supreme Court

 

 

A former director-general of Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Tarit Pengdit, was escorted to Bangkok Remand Prison this evening (Monday), to serve a two-year prison sentence, after the Supreme Court upheld the Appeals Court’s sentence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300285-former-dsi-director-general-tarit-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-by-supreme-court/

Body of Missing German Businessman Hans Peter Mack Found Dismembered in Freezer in Pattaya Rental Home
By Adam Judd

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The body of missing German businessman Hans Peter Mack, 62, was found in a rental home in Pattaya last evening and was confirmed early this morning, July 11th, 2023 around 12:30 AM by Banglamung officials.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300288-body-of-missing-german-businessman-hans-peter-mack-found-dismembered-in-freezer-in-pattaya-rental-home/

 

Under Construction Lat Krabang Overpass Bridge in Bangkok Collapses, Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Reported
By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok- An under construction overpass bridge located at the On Nut-Lat Krabang Road in Bangkok has collapsed near dusk yesterday evening, July 10th, 2023, killing at least two people and injuring eight more.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300277-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang-injuring-many/?do=findComment&comment=18195537

 

23-Year-Old Claims Assault and Threats by Local Leader's Associates

 

 

A 23-year-old male has publicly claimed he was assaulted and threatened by associates of a prominent local leader in the Soi Wang Pla district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300292-23-year-old-claims-assault-and-threats-by-local-leaders-associates/

 

Police Officers Show Kindness to Apprehended Migrant Workers

 

 

On July 10th at 6:30 PM, Deputy Chief Ekachai Khumpetch apprehended a pickup truck carrying twelve unauthorized Myanmar migrant workers along the Phahonyothin Road, Ayutthaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300293-police-officers-show-kindness-to-apprehended-migrant-workers/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 11 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300296-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-11-july-2023/

 

Bangkok launches initiative to improve homeless facilities
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Mark Chan on Unsplash

 

Striving to enhance the overall aesthetics of Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to consolidate facilities for the homeless residing in the area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300297-bangkok-launches-initiative-to-improve-homeless-facilities/

 

Plan is to rally parliament behind the people’s will to elect Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister
by Joseph O' Connor

 

43-year-old Move Forward Party leader Mr Pita Limjaroenrat who is the key contender to become the next Prime Minister when parliament meets on Thursday in joint session held rallies on Sunday with a stirring message directed at politicians and members of both houses of parliament. He urged them to respect the will of 72% of the Thai people represented by the eight-party coalition in parliament that will support his candidacy for the job.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300298-plan-is-to-rally-parliament-behind-the-people’s-will-to-elect-pita-limjaroenrat-as-prime-minister/

 

Expect heavy rain in 42 provinces including Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

 

The Thai Department of Meteorology has alerted residents in 42 provinces to expect heavy rainfalls, including in the capital, Bangkok, with 70% of the southern region particularly affected. Citizens are cautioned to take necessary precautions to avoid potential hazards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300299-expect-heavy-rain-in-42-provinces-including-bangkok/

 

Phuket locals pushback on navy’s plan for base and airport expansion
by Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Tensions are brewing in the Thai district of Phuket as around 100 local inhabitants have expressed their opposition to a strategy that would allow the navy to utilise the land for both an operational base and as a provision for the future growth of the neighbouring international airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300300-phuket-locals-pushback-on-navy’s-plan-for-base-and-airport-expansion/

 

DES ministry set to combat cybercrime with new AI registry
by Alex Morgan
 

 

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) in Thailand is gearing up to introduce the Central Fraud Registry, a technological solution designed to combat scams and tackle illegal transactions. This innovation stems from the National Interbank Transaction Management and Exchange, a collaboration between the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) and the Bank of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300305-des-ministry-set-to-combat-cybercrime-with-new-ai-registry/

 

El Nino will expose Thailand’s lack of defense against climate change: experts

 

 

Although the rainy season has begun in Thailand, the threat of prolonged drought and water shortages is hovering on the horizon because of El Nino.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300309-el-nino-will-expose-thailand’s-lack-of-defense-against-climate-change-experts/

 

German man found ‘in pieces’, road construction collapse kills two : Tim Newton Today - July 11

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300310-german-man-found-‘in-pieces’-road-construction-collapse-kills-two-tim-newton-today-july-11/

 

Thailand’s foreign direct investment skyrockets with focus on EV industry
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by grafismedia from grafis media

 

Investment attraction to Thailand has seen a remarkable surge in the first half of this year. The nation registered a 70% year-on-year increase to an impressive 364 billion baht, according to the Board of Investment (BoI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300311-thailand’s-foreign-direct-investment-skyrockets-with-focus-on-ev-industry/

 

Thailand braces for 150,000 dengue fever cases
by Mitch Connor

 

 

Health authorities in Thailand issued a warning about a potentially significant outbreak of dengue fever in the country. Predicted figures from the Department of Disease Control (DDC) suggest that up to 150,000 instances of infection may occur by year-end.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300312-thailand-braces-for-150000-dengue-fever-cases/

 

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Missing German property broker’s decapitated body found in a freezer

 

 

Thai police have issued warrants for the arrests of two German nationals, suspected of involvement in the murder of a German property broker, after his decapitated body was found in a freezer in a rented house in Bang Lamung district of the eastern province of Chon Buri early this morning (Tuesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300288-body-of-missing-german-businessman-hans-peter-mack-found-dismembered-in-freezer-in-pattaya-rental-home/?do=findComment&comment=18196274

 

PTT and Qatar in Talks for 15-Year LNG Supply Deal
by Tarin Angskul

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s largest energy company, state-controlled PTT, is in advanced talks with Qatar for a 15-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal, according to Reuters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300318-ptt-and-qatar-in-talks-for-15-year-lng-supply-deal/

 

Thai hill tribe locals rope in ‘human counterweights’ for trucks on steep roads
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Social media users have been left puzzled and amused by a unique sight on the roads of Phu Tab Berk, Phetchabun. They observed a woman perched on the bonnet of a pickup truck fully loaded with vegetables as it navigated steep slopes. The reports emerged on today through a TikTok user, who posted a video of the rather unusual scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300319-thai-hill-tribe-locals-rope-in-‘human-counterweights’-for-trucks-on-steep-roads/

 

Public Urged to Prepare for Emergent ’Langya’ Virus
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Medical Genome Center has issued a warning to the public to brace for the ‘Langya’ virus, which is a species of henipavirus. The pathogen, which is being closely monitored by scientists worldwide and the World Health Organization (WHO), has potential ramifications for global health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300320-public-urged-to-prepare-for-emergent-’langya’-virus/

 

Repatriated Elephant Passes Health Check for Diseases
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
LAMPANG (NNT) - Sak Surin, the sickly elephant who recently returned to Thailand from Sri Lanka, has successfully passed his latest medical examination, clearing him of any elephant-related diseases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300321-repatriated-elephant-passes-health-check-for-diseases/

 

Agencies Hold Joint Exercise to Enhance Disaster Readiness
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, via its Military Medicine Coordination Center and Military Command Center, has carried out a joint training exercise between the medical units of various agencies to enhance their preparedness.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300323-agencies-hold-joint-exercise-to-enhance-disaster-readiness/

 

Tick-tock shock: Thai Customs admits time’s up for fake luxury watches in auction
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiPost

 

In a startling revelation, the Thai Customs Department acknowledged they sold fake luxury watches in one of their auctions. Consequently, the authorities took swift action by cancelling the auction and promising to refund the money to all affected buyers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300330-tick-tock-shock-thai-customs-admits-time’s-up-for-fake-luxury-watches-in-auction/

 

Monk-led scam network dupes victims of 2 million baht posing as tax officials
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A man part of a scam network passing off as a tax official was today apprehended by cyber police forces at a renowned temple in Kamphaeng Phet province. The 46 year old suspect allegedly defrauded victims of over 2 million baht (US$57,414) through a deceptive application.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300331-monk-led-scam-network-dupes-victims-of-2-million-baht-posing-as-tax-officials/

 

Pheu Thai leader to nominate Pita as PM candidate on Thursday

 

 

Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew will nominate Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as candidate for prime minister at the joint meeting of the House and Senate to select the prime minister on Thursday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300343-pheu-thai-leader-to-nominate-pita-as-pm-candidate-on-thursday/

Thailand given BBB+ credit rating with stable outlook by Fitch

 

 

Fitch credit rating agency has affirmed Thailand’s long-germ foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB+, with a stable outlook.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300344-thailand-given-bbb-credit-rating-with-stable-outlook-by-fitch/

 

TAT and Alipay Collaborate to Promote Amazing Thailand Summer Campaign

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Alipay have announced an expanded partnership to launch the ’Amazing Thailand, A Must-visit Destination This Summer Holiday’ marketing campaign. The collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience for tourists from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and South Korea by offering seamless mobile wallet payments through Alipay+.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300345-tat-and-alipay-collaborate-to-promote-amazing-thailand-summer-campaign/

 

Chinese Battery Maker Begins Plant Construction in Thailand

 

 

CHONBURI (NNT) - Chinese battery manufacturer SVOLT recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first plant in Southeast Asia, aiming to tap into the region’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300346-chinese-battery-maker-begins-plant-construction-in-thailand/

 

Thai Food Stalls Draw Crowds at Chinese Hainan Night Market

 

 

HAINAN (NNT) - As night falls, the Baishamen cultural and creative bazaar in Haikou, capital of the southern Chinese island province of Hainan, is bustling with activity as Thai food stalls attract interested visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300347-thai-food-stalls-draw-crowds-at-chinese-hainan-night-market/

 

Trade Dept Visits Laos to Promote FTA Utilization Among Exporters

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Representatives from the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) recently visited the Thanaleng Dry Port in Lao PDR, with the aim of encouraging Thai entrepreneurs to leverage the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) through rail exports as well as exploring more trade opportunities between Thailand, Laos and China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300348-trade-dept-visits-laos-to-promote-fta-utilization-among-exporters/