Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has, again, delayed his return to Thailand, this time saying he will wait to see how the election of the prime minister turns out.

 

Thaksin postpones his return to Thailand

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300465-thaksin-postpones-his-return-to-thailand/

Pita complains of unfair treatment by the Election Commission

 

 

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat claimed today (Wednesday) that he has been unfairly treated by the Election Commission (EC), with its decision to submit the iTV share case to the Constitutional Court for consideration, without giving him a chance to defend himself.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300487-pita-complains-of-unfair-treatment-by-the-election-commission/

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

 

 

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/

Third Suspect In Murder Of German Businessman Nabbed In Kanchanaburi
by TNR Staff

 

A blurred image of Mr. Shahrukh Kareem Uddin after his arrest in Kanchanaburi this afternoon, July 12, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

THE THIRD suspect in the murder and dismemberment of a German businessman in Chonburi last week was arrested this Wednesday (July 12) in Kanchanaburi while trying to flee across the border to Myanmar, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300490-third-suspect-in-murder-of-german-businessman-nabbed-in-kanchanaburi/

 

Controversy rises as Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita’s ITV shareholding issue to be sent to Court
by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana 

 

Photo of Pita Limjaroenrat by Thai Newsroom.

Thailand’s Election Commission made a decision to send files about Thailand Prime Minister Candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat’s ITV shareholding to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday, 12 July 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300491-controversy-rises-as-thailand-prime-minister-candidate-pita’s-itv-shareholding-issue-to-be-sent-to-court/

 

Car Runs over and Kills Homeless Foreigner in Sattahip
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

Sattahip — An alleged homeless foreigner in Sattahip reportedly ran in front of a motorbike, got crashed into, and then was run over by a passing car.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300492-car-runs-over-and-kills-homeless-foreigner-in-sattahip/

 

Man Tries to Carry Gun into Pattaya Nightclub and Accidentally Shoots His Own Sister in the Buttocks
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A man tried to sneak a gun into a nightclub in Pattaya and accidentally shot his own younger sister in her buttocks, causing her serious injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300493-man-tries-to-carry-gun-into-pattaya-nightclub-and-accidentally-shoots-his-own-sister-in-the-buttocks/

 

Man Allegedly Threatens Taxi Driver in Phuket with a Sword
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A local man allegedly threatened a mobile application taxi driver with a sword in a pubic parking area near a beach in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300494-man-allegedly-threatens-taxi-driver-in-phuket-with-a-sword/

 

Pattaya City Begins Repairing Lights in Central Road Bypass Tunnel
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya City has started a project to repair and replace lights in the Central Road bypass tunnel, with one street lane inside the underpass closed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300495-pattaya-city-begins-repairing-lights-in-central-road-bypass-tunnel/

 

Thai-China Collaboration to Address Chinese Criminal Activities in Thailand

 

Picture: Daily News

 

In an initiative to resolve issues of Chinese nationals using Thailand as a base for crime and subsequent evasion, the Thai Office of Immigration Bureau (OIB) recently held a meeting with Chinese authorities. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300496-thai-china-collaboration-to-address-chinese-criminal-activities-in-thailand/

 

Chuwit Warns of a Covert Plan to overthrow Pita, Links it to Secret Deals

 

 

Sanook reported that Chuwit Kamolvisit, a veteran Thai politician, released a contentious analysis on his Facebook page.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300497-chuwit-warns-of-a-covert-plan-to-overthrow-pita-links-it-to-secret-deals/

Tourist Police Crack Down on Crime and Drug Trafficking in Northeast Thailand

 

 

In a bid to curb all forms of crime and drug trafficking, the Tourist Police have announced a massive sweep across Northeast Thailand, promising no exceptions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300498-tourist-police-crack-down-on-crime-and-drug-trafficking-in-northeast-thailand/

 

Drug-dealer’s daring escape attempt in Chumphon ends in fatal crash

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of KhaoSod Online

 

A dramatic incident unfolded in Chumphon province, where a 22 year old suspected drug dealer attempted to evade arrest, resulting in a car crash involving two police vehicles. The suspect, who had a previous history of drug-related offences, didn’t survive.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300499-drug-dealer’s-daring-escape-attempt-in-chumphon-ends-in-fatal-crash/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 13 July 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300501-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-13-july-2023/

 

Thai tourism hit by weak Chinese market and waning local interest
by Alex Morgan 

 

Image by DanFLCreativo

 

The sluggish Chinese economy and hesitant local budget travellers have dealt a blow to Thai tourism operators along the Eastern seaboard, casting a gloomy cloud over this year’s revenue prospects.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300503-thai-tourism-hit-by-weak-chinese-market-and-waning-local-interest/

 

Pita’s chance of becoming next prime minister shrinks on eve of Parliamentary vote

 

 

The chance of Move Forward Party chief Pita Limjaroenrat becoming Thailand’s next prime minister shrank on Wednesday as Parliament prepared for Thursday’s vote to select the country’s leader.    

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300504-pita’s-chance-of-becoming-next-prime-minister-shrinks-on-eve-of-parliamentary-vote/

 

Thai police intensify crackdown on international crime after German businessman’s murder
by Mitch Connor 

 

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Police in the Thai province of Chon Buri are intensifying their efforts against international criminal organisations, an enforcement surge prompted by the grisly murder of a German businessman in Pattaya. Deputy national police chief, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, spoke of these measures after an urgent meeting was convened with local police forces late on Tuesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300506-thai-police-intensify-crackdown-on-international-crime-after-german-businessman’s-murder/

 

Thai stock market fluctuates amid MFP leader’s shareholding controversy
by Alex Morgan

 

Supporters of Move Forward Party hold posters during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

The Move Forward Party (MFP) leader’s shareholding case prompts fluctuations in the Thai stock market. Yesterday, the Exchange Commission (EC) referred Pita Limjaroenrat’s iTV shareholding case to the Constitutional Court for resolution, sending ripples through the stock market.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300512-thai-stock-market-fluctuates-amid-mfp-leader’s-shareholding-controversy/

 

Thai Airways scandal sees corruption charges dropped against ex-PM Thaksin
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thaiairways.

 

In a turn of events surrounding the Thai Airways corruption saga, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has aborted all charges against Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, and three others.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300516-thai-airways-scandal-sees-corruption-charges-dropped-against-ex-pm-thaksin/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai-China pact amplifies crackdown on Chinese fugitives in Thailand
by Mitch Connor

 

Most-wanted Chinese officials who have fled overseas, Image courtesy of China Daily

 

A recent agreement between Thai and Chinese law enforcement signals an increased effort to crack down on Chinese criminals who have sought refuge in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300496-thai-china-collaboration-to-address-chinese-criminal-activities-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18201094

 

The Old Order’s Last Gasp
by Arun Saronchai

 

There is in Thailand a vestige of an epoch that is fast losing its relevance. I speak of Thailand’s conservative establishment, an obdurate machine anchored in antiquated conceptions of power, inept at moving with the currents of democratic evolution, and balefully terrified of a new political dawn.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300520-the-old-order’s-last-gasp/

 

Pita’s VERY busy 24 hours, 3 arrested in Pattaya murder case : Tim Newton Today - July 13

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300522-pita’s-very-busy-24-hours-3-arrested-in-pattaya-murder-case-tim-newton-today-july-13/

 

Monsoon warning for 46 Thai provinces: Rainfall, thunderstorms, and choppy seas
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Tasos Mansour, Unsplash.

 

The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning today of a southwest monsoon causing thunderstorms throughout the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300523-monsoon-warning-for-46-thai-provinces-rainfall-thunderstorms-and-choppy-seas/

 

Police Prepare for Protest as Thai Parliament to Vote on New PM

 

 

BANGKOK, July 13 (TNA) – Police have mobilized two high-pressure water cannon trucks in the parliament compound in anticipation of the demonstrators who plan to gather there today as the parliament convenes to a joint sitting of the House of Representatives and senators to vote for the new prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300527-police-prepare-for-protest-as-thai-parliament-to-vote-on-new-pm/

 

Live Update : Will it be Pita?

 

 

Not only Thais, but people around world are watching and waiting to see what happens when MPs and senators, in a joint sitting of parliament, consider whether to vote for, vote against or abstain in the selection of Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300529-live-update-will-it-be-pita/

 

Pakistani family defends accused in high-profile German businessman murder
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ สำนักข่าวกาญจน์ - Kanchanaburi News

 

The family of the Pakistani man, arrested yesterday for his involvement in the murder of the German businessman Hans Peter Mack, say he is innocent. The family of the arrested man, Sahruk Kareem Uddin, pointed the finger of blame towards another suspect, a German woman, Petra Christl Grundgreif. They accused Grundgrief of tricking him into the plot to murder the 62 year old German businessman.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300530-pakistani-family-defends-accused-in-high-profile-german-businessman-murder/

 

Thai private sector braced for impact amid political unrest and government delays
by Alex Morgan 

 

Picture courtesy of Clint Oka, Unsplash

 

Protests and potential political instability are causing growing unease within Thailand‘s private sector, chiefly due to the impact of delays in forming the country’s new government. The possible effects are multifaceted, potentially touching areas such as new investments and the tourism industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300531-thai-private-sector-braced-for-impact-amid-political-unrest-and-government-delays/

 

Close call: Young boys narrowly escape watery fate in Phuket
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Rawai Municipality

 

Phuket witnessed a distressing incident on Soi Naya, Nai Harn, in which two young boys narrowly escaped death by drowning. The incident, which occurred yesterday, resulted in the rushed transfer of the children to Chalong Hospital for immediate medical attention.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300533-close-call-young-boys-narrowly-escape-watery-fate-in-phuket/

 

Cop’s alleged mistress cries foul: Betrayed and financially ‘cuffed’ by high-ranking officer
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ ThaiNews – ไทยนิวส์

 

The alleged mistress of a high-ranking police officer filed a complaint with the Royal Thai Police (RTP) claiming that she was betrayed by her lover who did not provide the financial support he promised. She also accused him of embezzling the RTP budget for personal gain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300534-cop’s-alleged-mistress-cries-foul-betrayed-and-financially-‘cuffed’-by-high-ranking-officer/

 

UPDATE:

 

Barriers, cargo containers, water cannon around parliament ahead of rally

 

 

The Thai parliament has become a fortress today (Thursday), with about 40 cargo containers being placed at the entrance, exit and around the building, while barriers have been erected on roads to cope with supporters of the Move Forward party, who are expected to turn up in droves late this afternoon to offer moral support to party leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300527-police-prepare-for-protest-as-thai-parliament-to-vote-on-new-pm/?do=findComment&comment=18201583