THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 12 July 2023

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Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on Tuesday that he will leave politics and resign as a member of United Thai Nation Party.

 

Prayut quits politics

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300380-prayut-quits-politics/

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Two Germans Arrested In Murder Of Businessman

by TNR Staff 

 

Masked photo of Mr. Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann with an image of murder victim Mr. Hans-Peter Mack inset. Photo: Matichon

 

TWO Germans wanted in the murder and dismemberment of a German businessman in Chonburi last week have been arrested with the third suspect, a Pakistani who holds Thai nationality, still being hunted, Matichon newspaper quoted police as saying late Tuesday evening (July 11).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/

 

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Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure
by Joseph O' Connor

 

An emotional departing statement from outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan Ocha suggested he was proud of leaving behind a record of stability, financial prudence and care for the vulnerable. It comes just hours before a decisive parliamentary meeting to elect the kingdom’s 30th Prime Minister with a stark choice between a new era or a potential political crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300380-prayut-quits-politics/?do=findComment&comment=18198017

 

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Senators Under Pressure Over Imminent Vote For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

An image of Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat inset on a photo of some senators at Parliament meeting chamber. Photo: Matichon

 

A NUMBER OF SENATORS have remained under pressure as a phenomenal voting of Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister is approaching on Thursday, said Move Forward secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon Tuesday (July 11).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300391-senators-under-pressure-over-imminent-vote-for-pm/

 

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Russian Fined 2,500 Baht After Riding the Wrong Way on One-Way Road in Phuket Old Town – VIDEO
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Russian man was fined 2,500 baht after he was caught riding the opposite way on a one-way road in Phuket Old Town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300393-russian-fined-2500-baht-after-riding-the-wrong-way-on-one-way-road-in-phuket-old-town-–-video/

 

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German Woman Surrenders to Thai Police in Pattaya for Alleged Involvement in Murder of Hans Peter Mack
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A German woman who Thai police issued an arrest warrant for under suspicion of being involved in the murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack, 62, in Pattaya, Thailand has surrendered to Thai police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=18198027

 

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Escalator Malfunction Creates Scare at Major Mall

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 11th, an incident caused alarm among shoppers at a renowned department store. An escalator malfunction in the middle of the busy evening hours led to a sudden disruption.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300397-escalator-malfunction-creates-scare-at-major-mall/

 

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Surin Immigration Enforces Law for housing Foreigners

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 11, 2023, it was reported that under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Thanawat Poolsawasd, the Surin Immigration Bureau has enforced investigations and publicized Section 38 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) for businesses providing housing to foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300398-surin-immigration-enforces-law-for-housing-foreigners/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 12 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300401-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-12-july-2023/

 

 

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Will it be Pita? A guide to this week’s vote for a new prime minister

 

 

This Thursday (July 13) will see a crucial vote in Thailand’s Parliament when 500 MPs and 250 senators convene to select the country’s 30th prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300413-will-it-be-pita-a-guide-to-this-week’s-vote-for-a-new-prime-minister/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Suspects in murder of German businessman arrested in Bangkok Tuesday night

 

 

Olaf Thorsten Brinkmann, one of the suspects in the murder of German businessman Hans Peter Mack, was arrested Tuesday night in the On Nut district of Bangkok. He was immediately taken for questioning to Nong-Prue police station in Chonburi province, the district in which Mack’s body was discovered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=18198404

 

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Thunderstorms forecast: Heavy rainfall to sweep across 40% of territory, including Bangkok
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

Thunderstorms Forecast released today by the Meteorological Department has warned that Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms, predicting that 40% of the territory, including Bangkok, will be hit by heavy rainfall.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300414-thunderstorms-forecast-heavy-rainfall-to-sweep-across-40-of-territory-including-bangkok/

 

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Pattaya Police step up beach safety patrols
by Tara Abhasakun

 

Photo by Pattaya Mail.

 

In a new move to tackle issues of tourist congestion and rowdy behaviour, the vibrant city of Pattaya has taken decisive action to restore tranquillity to its renowned Pattaya and Jomtien beaches.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300417-pattaya-police-step-up-beach-safety-patrols/

 

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Teen suspect holds up Thai convenience store in chilling late-night robbery
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of ข่าวด่วนไทยรัฐ Facebook.

 

A lone thief pulled out a knife and held a convenience store in Bangkok hostage, demanding an employee hand over the takings with a chilling warning…

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300418-teen-suspect-holds-up-thai-convenience-store-in-chilling-late-night-robbery/

 

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Chaotic crash: Thai duo’s road rampage wreaks havoc in Chon Buri
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

Police arrested two Thai men after one of them crashed an SUV into nine motorcycles and a pickup, causing severe injury to one victim on the Sukprayun Road in Chon Buri province. The two men in the SUV tried to shift the blame onto each other.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300419-chaotic-crash-thai-duo’s-road-rampage-wreaks-havoc-in-chon-buri/

 

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Tragic revelation: Husband’s confession uncovers dark history of domestic abuse in wife’s murder
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The husband of a 44 year old woman found dead in her rented room confessed to her murder and shed on a history of domestic abuse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300420-tragic-revelation-husband’s-confession-uncovers-dark-history-of-domestic-abuse-in-wife’s-murder/

 

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Thailand news - 3 arrested over German murder, Prayut resigns : Tim Newton Today - July 12

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300421-thailand-news-3-arrested-over-german-murder-prayut-resigns-tim-newton-today-july-12/

 

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Thai market trader gains social for selling galangal, defying expectations
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A young Thai woman with an angelic face, known for her merchant lifestyle at the Sri Mueang market in Ratchaburi province, has recently sparked a huge following on social media. The woman has amassed over 200,000 followers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300428-thai-market-trader-gains-social-for-selling-galangal-defying-expectations/

 

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Police nab German man in Bangkok nightclub for German businessman’s murder
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Drama-addict

 

Nong Prue Police Station officers arrested a German man at a nightclub in the On Nut neighbourhood of Bangkok last night for his involvement in the murder of a German businessman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=18198697

 

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Thai police takedown online gambling ring, seizing evidence of billions of baht turnover
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand Facebook

 

Cybercrime police swept through 12 key locations to dismantle the prominent online gambling network GALAXY959, seizing an array of luxury vehicles and various incriminating materials. This high-stakes operation that circulated billions of baht took place at 6.30am today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300430-thai-police-takedown-online-gambling-ring-seizing-evidence-of-billions-of-baht-turnover/

 

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Drivers urge Phuket officials to repair “dangerous” parts of island’s busiest road

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: The Phuket News

Residents in north Phuket are calling on officials to finish the work on Thepkrasattri Road, which they say is dangerous in parts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300432-drivers-urge-phuket-officials-to-repair-“dangerous”-parts-of-island’s-busiest-road/

 

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BREAKING

 

EC sends Pita shareholding case to Charter Court

 

 

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) decided this morning (Wednesday) to send Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV shareholding case to the Constitutional Court for consideration.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300433-ec-sends-pita-shareholding-case-to-charter-court/

 

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Off-limit zone declared around parliament by Bangkok police ahead of rally

 

 

Bangkok police have declared an area within 50 metres of the parliament building off-limits, in anticipation of a mass protest by supporters of the Move Forward party, who are expected to rally to offer moral support to Pita Limjaroenrat, the party leader, when parliament is scheduled to select Thailand’s 30th prime minister tomorrow (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300435-off-limit-zone-declared-around-parliament-by-bangkok-police-ahead-of-rally/

 

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More witnesses summoned for questioning over collapse of overpass

 

 

Summonses have been issued by Bangkok police for 11 witnesses, including those involved in the construction, to visit Chorakhe police station within three days for questioning over the collapse of a segment of an overpass on Luang Phaeng Road, in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district on Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300438-more-witnesses-summoned-for-questioning-over-collapse-of-overpass/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Markets anticipate gains of Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about to happen as the financial markets anticipate an investment rally if Mr Pita Limjaroenrat is elected by a joint session of parliament on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300433-ec-sends-pita-shareholding-case-to-charter-court/?do=findComment&comment=18199089

 

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Phuket beachfront parking row escalates into machete threat (video)
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of PR Phuket via Phuket Info Center

 

What seemed like an ordinary day at Naithon Beach in Phuket turned into a spactacle as a local was accused of threatening a Grab taxi driver with a machete over a disputed parking spot. The location, allegedly reserved for taxis operated by locals, saw a heated exchange that escalated rapidly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300440-phuket-beachfront-parking-row-escalates-into-machete-threat-video/

 

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UPDATE: Two German Suspects in Murder of Hans Peter Mack Arrested, One Pakistani Suspect Still at Large
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Thai law enforcement officers have arrested two suspects in the gruesome murder of German real estate broker Hans Peter Mack so far, while still chasing the third Pakistani suspect.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300390-two-germans-arrested-in-murder-of-businessman/?do=findComment&comment=18199207

 

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Thailand sets goal to attract 68.5 million foreign tourists in 2028

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious goal of welcoming 68.5 million foreign tourists in 2028, which will generate an estimated total revenue of 5.6 trillion baht, equivalent to 25% of Thailand’s GDP.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300459-thailand-sets-goal-to-attract-685-million-foreign-tourists-in-2028/

 

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Police reinforcements on standby in Bangkok to deal with rally on Thursday

 

 

Bangkok police have put reinforcements on standby, including rapid mobile units and vehicles, to cope with the situation tomorrow (Thursday), when supporters of the Move Forward party are expected to rally near parliament as MPs and senators are due to select the new prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300435-off-limit-zone-declared-around-parliament-by-bangkok-police-ahead-of-rally/?do=findComment&comment=18199907

 

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Hasty EC decision to seek Charter Court ruling on Pita’s share case slammed

 

Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon

 

Move Forward party secretary-general Chaithawat Tulathon has accused the Election Commission (EC) of acting suspiciously with its hasty decision to ask the Constitutional Court to consider party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV share-holding case, without giving Pita a chance to defend the case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300486-hasty-ec-decision-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-pita’s-share-case-slammed/