THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 14 July 2023

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Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, has failed to gather sufficient votes of 375 from the joint sitting Parliament, resulting in him failing the first round of the prime ministerial vote.

 

Move Forward Party’s Thai PM Candidate Pita Fails First Round of Voting

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300577-move-forward-party’s-thai-pm-candidate-pita-fails-first-round-of-voting/

 

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Chainsaw link found in German businessman murder, family receives 1.25 million baht from stolen funds

by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Facebook

 

In a recent murder case involving a German businessman, investigators have identified a tool shop in Pattaya that sold a chainsaw used in the grim crime. The police have closely followed the trail of money involving a sum of 1.2 million baht (US$34,682) returned to the victim’s family so far.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300538-chainsaw-link-found-in-german-businessman-murder-family-receives-125-million-baht-from-stolen-funds/

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MFP Leader Fails to Secure Enough Votes to Become New PM

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to secure more than half of the bicameral parliament to become the new prime minister on Thursday .

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300577-move-forward-party’s-thai-pm-candidate-pita-fails-first-round-of-voting/?do=findComment&comment=18202888

 

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National Police Chief Orders Chonburi Police to Crack Down on Foreign Criminals
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The Thai national police chief ordered police officers in Chonburi to crack down on foreign criminals following the abduction and dismemberment of German real estate broker Hans Peter Mack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300586-national-police-chief-orders-chonburi-police-to-crack-down-on-foreign-criminals/

 

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Thailand is facing a deep political crisis as Pita loses key vote and top court takes up complaints
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Pita Limjaroenrat after the vote in parliament and a heated six-hour debate

 

The controversial Article 112 of the Criminal Code on lèse-majesté was debated openly in parliament on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300587-thailand-is-facing-a-deep-political-crisis-as-pita-loses-key-vote-and-top-court-takes-up-complaints/

 

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Indian Tourist Drowns at Pattaya Hotel Pool
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

Pattaya — An Indian tourist has drowned at a hotel pool in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300589-indian-tourist-drowns-at-pattaya-hotel-pool/

 

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Chonburi and Pattaya Officials Tighten Rules on Bolt Riders
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Banglamung — Banglamung officials have ruled that from now on, Bolt riders will no longer be able to pick up passengers within a 100-meter radius of a legal motorbike taxi riders’ stand. Furthermore, Bolt riders are now required to register their vehicles for a yellow public transportation plate as well as comply with other requirements within four months.

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300590-chonburi-and-pattaya-officials-tighten-rules-on-bolt-riders/

 

 

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Possible Skeleton of a Human Baby Found Near Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Banglamung – The possible skeleton of a human baby was found near a reservoir in Huay Yai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300591-possible-skeleton-of-a-human-baby-found-near-pattaya/

 

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Pickup Truck Carrying Old Batteries Catches Fire near Rama 2 Shopping Mall

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 13, an unforeseen fire erupted on a pickup truck brimming with discarded batteries near the HomePro outlet in the Rama 2 district, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300592-pickup-truck-carrying-old-batteries-catches-fire-near-rama-2-shopping-mall/

 

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Chiang Rai Border Patrol Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking

 

 

On July 12, 2023, Mr. Wichai Chaiyamongkol, the Secretary of the Drug Suppression Committee, confirmed the arrest of Senior Sergeant Major Daab, a Chiang Rai Border Patrol Police officer, for alleged involvement in trafficking ketamine to Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300593-chiang-rai-border-patrol-police-officer-arrested-for-alleged-drug-trafficking/

 

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Teen Arrested for Child Exploitation on Twitter

 

 

Police in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province arrested an 18-year-old man, Theerapun, for exploiting underage girls on Twitter. Lieutenant Colonel Krisada Phalayalahan led the operation to apprehend the suspect from a hotel in Ubon Ratchathani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300594-teen-arrested-for-child-exploitation-on-twitter/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 14 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300595-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-14-july-2023/

 

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Sri Racha Thief Tries to Sell Stolen Item Online and Ends Up in Handcuffs
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sri Racha — A daring thief in Sri Racha attempted to sell a coffee grinder that he had stolen from a coffee shop and was subsequently arrested.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300597-sri-racha-thief-tries-to-sell-stolen-item-online-and-ends-up-in-handcuffs/

 

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Thailand: Pita’s loss is Thaksin’s gain
Move Forward leader loses first vote to become prime minister, opening the way for Peua Thai to take the helm on its own terms

By SHAWN W. CRISPIN

 

BANGKOK – In a largely preordained vote against the popular will, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to win enough parliamentary votes to become Thailand’s next and arguably first progressive prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300602-thailand-pita’s-loss-is-thaksin’s-gain/

 

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Bangkok councillor urges BMA to overhaul special needs education system
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

In a recent development yesterday, Surajit Pongsingwittaya, a councillor for the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, put forward a proposal for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) council to enhance the education system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300609-bangkok-councillor-urges-bma-to-overhaul-special-needs-education-system/

 

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Police Prepare For Nationwide Protests, Parliament Heavily Guarded
by TNR Staff

 

 

NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat early this morning (July 14) ordered police nationwide to prepare for possible protests with Parliament strongly guarded following prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat failing to get enough votes to take the helm of the government at a joint House/senate meeting yesterday, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300610-police-prepare-for-nationwide-protests-parliament-heavily-guarded/

 

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Glue-sniffing man stirs local havoc at Surin Market, demanding money from traders
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Surin Market via renegadetravels.com

 

In an alarming series of local havoc events, a man, known only by the alias ‘Jay’, has reportedly been terrorising a local market in Surin, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300614-glue-sniffing-man-stirs-local-havoc-at-surin-market-demanding-money-from-traders/

 

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ASEAN FMs view Thailand’s role in Myanmar as “positive”
 

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Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), winding up their meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, reiterated condemnation of the ongoing violence in Myanmar and welcomed Thailand’s role in trying to resolve the crisis as being “a positive development.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300617-asean-fms-view-thailand’s-role-in-myanmar-as-“positive”/

 

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Road collapse investigation scrutinises construction firms and contract process in Bangkok
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Narong Sangnak/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

 

A concerted effort has been launched in Thailand to unearth the cause behind the devastating collapse of an elevated road currently under construction on Luang Pang Road in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300618-road-collapse-investigation-scrutinises-construction-firms-and-contract-process-in-bangkok/

 

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“Not giving up” - Pita, “Peter Mack had a heart attack”, huh?! : Tim Newton Today - July 14

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300619-“not-giving-up”-pita-“peter-mack-had-a-heart-attack”-huh-tim-newton-today-july-14/

 

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Heavy rain alert: Monsoon threat prompts flood and runoff warnings across Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Ian Talmacs, Unsplash.

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rain, as a strong monsoon poses risks of sudden flooding and forest runoff across southern regions. Waves in the seas are predicted to reach heights of 2 to 3 metres today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300620-heavy-rain-alert-monsoon-threat-prompts-flood-and-runoff-warnings-across-thailand/

 

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Pita loses PM bid, second round of voting to take place next week

By Peter Roche

 

The leader of the political party that won the most votes in Thailand’s May 14 general election has failed in his bid to become prime minister after a full day of debate in the Thai parliament yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300602-thailand-pita’s-loss-is-thaksin’s-gain/?do=findComment&comment=18203487

 

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Gambler arrested over 140 million baht web case denies all charges
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A wanted figure connected with a high-profile web gambling case involving a staggering 140 million baht was apprehended at Don Mueang Airport after arriving from Singapore. The 38 year old man, firm in his denial of all charges, has been detained for further investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300622-gambler-arrested-over-140-million-baht-web-case-denies-all-charges/

 

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Pita fails to secure required support to become PM
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has said he remains determined to pursue his bid for the prime minister’s position despite losing in a parliamentary vote. Although Pita fell short of the required threshold by 51 votes, he expressed his party’s intention to re-strategize and gather the necessary support for the next vote, scheduled for next week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300602-thailand-pita’s-loss-is-thaksin’s-gain/?do=findComment&comment=18203539

 

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Crushing tragedy: Cement truck crash claims life of Swedish motorcyclist in Pathum Thani
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ สมยศ โสภณวิมลรัตน์

 

A cement truck collided with a motorcycle carrying two Swedish men in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok, resulting in one death and one severe injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300628-crushing-tragedy-cement-truck-crash-claims-life-of-swedish-motorcyclist-in-pathum-thani/

 

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Chon Buri woman rescued after falling from popular Ban Suan bridge
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of ที่นี่ชลบุรี Facebook

 

A woman was rescued after falling from a new bridge in the seaside town of Ban Suan in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred yesterday evening when local municipal officers were notified that a woman had fallen off the new bridge in the main city district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300629-chon-buri-woman-rescued-after-falling-from-popular-ban-suan-bridge/

 

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Student killed in unprovoked attack in Bangkok motorbike run
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic incident has resulted in the loss of a 15 year old student after his motorbike collided with a metal road barrier. A 13 year old friend accompanying him at the time sustained injuries. The incident happened after a gang of bikers attacked the victim with a knife.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300630-student-killed-in-unprovoked-attack-in-bangkok-motorbike-run/

 

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Dazed son found in Uthai Thani after bizarre dragon fruit incident
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook.

 

Reports emerged of bewildering vanishment and an unforeseen rescue from Uthai Thani province yesterday. A 58 year old man made contact with local rescue authorities to inform them that his 29 year old son had gone missing in their village in Thong Luang, Huay Khot district, Uthai Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300631-dazed-son-found-in-uthai-thani-after-bizarre-dragon-fruit-incident/

 

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Pattaya locals cry out for relief from disruptive foreign youth on loud motorcycles
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A neighbourhood in South Pattaya has been troubled by disruptive night-long antics from a group of predominantly Arab youth on loud motorcycles. Residents have called on police to take action.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300632-pattaya-locals-cry-out-for-relief-from-disruptive-foreign-youth-on-loud-motorcycles/

 

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Pita’s renomination for PM hangs in balance, party hopes to remove senators from PM selection

 

 

Senator Prapanth Koonmee has insisted that Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s prime ministerial candidacy cannot be resubmitted to parliament, after he failed to get the minimum 375 votes needed to approve his candidacy in the first ballot.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300602-thailand-pita’s-loss-is-thaksin’s-gain/?do=findComment&comment=18203753