Thailand secured its position as the world’s ninth-best retirement spot on International Living Magazine’s 2023 Annual Global Retirement Index. The index ranks countries based on their suitability for retirees, taking into account various factors including cost of living, cost of healthcare, cultural activities, and more.

 

Magazine ranks Thailand 9th best retirement spot on Earth

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PM Vote: Major Rally Planned for July 19

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Demonstrators plan to gather outside Parliament on July 19 when a joint sitting of House of Representatives and the Senate will vote on a prime minister again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300929-pm-vote-major-rally-planned-for-july-19/

Pattaya Officials Remove Obstructive Billboards from Walking Street
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya — Deputy mayor of Pattaya Mr. Manoch Nongyai led a group of workers to begin removing obstructive billboards from Walking Street today to allow a comfortable passage of fire trucks in case of a fire.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300935-pattaya-officials-remove-obstructive-billboards-from-walking-street/

 

Lawyer Not Afraid Of Senators Suing Him For Defamation
by TNR Staff Comment

 

Lawyer Decha Kittiwittayanan, left, and Move Forward leader/prime minister-designate Pita Limjaroenrat. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A LAWYER who is facing a defamation lawsuit from some senators over criticism of their performance during the joint House/senate meeting last Thursday (July 13) where only 13 of them voted for Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister said he is not afraid and is waiting for them to do so, TV Channel 7 said Monday afternoon (July 17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300936-lawyer-not-afraid-of-senators-suing-him-for-defamation/

 

Thai Anti-Corruption Commission Reveals Asset Details of Former MPs Thammanat and Chad

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 17, 2023, Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) disclosed the assets and liabilities of former members of parliament (MPs), Thammanat Prompao and Chada Thaiseth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300938-thai-anti-corruption-commission-reveals-asset-details-of-former-mps-thammanat-and-chad/

 

UPDATE:

 

Wealthy with Assets Worth Over 1 Billion Baht: Thammanat Reports His Fortune, 2 Wives, and 7 Luxury Cars

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) revealed the assets and liabilities of former Member of Parliament, Thammanat Promphao.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300938-thai-anti-corruption-commission-reveals-asset-details-of-former-mps-thammanat-and-chad/?do=findComment&comment=18210823

 

DSI Cracks down: US National among Several Arrested in Thailand

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

In a significant operation, the Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has successfully cracked three significant cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300939-dsi-cracks-down-us-national-among-several-arrested-in-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thai Police Crack Down on Cross-Border Human Trafficking Ring

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thai authorities, following national police policy, have intensified efforts to combat illegal activities involving foreign individuals within Thailand. They have launched operations to apprehend individuals engaged in illegal activities that pose threats to public safety, tranquility, and the nation's image.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300939-dsi-cracks-down-us-national-among-several-arrested-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18210937

 

Bangkok locals act swiftly in late-night Samphraya Temple community fire
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

Panic ensued following a sudden fire that broke out in the Samphraya Temple community. The blaze quickly spread across three houses; however, thanks to the swift reaction of the locals, all residents, including the elderly and bedridden, were safely evacuated. Preliminary reports indicated no injuries or fatalities resulted from the incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300941-bangkok-locals-act-swiftly-in-late-night-samphraya-temple-community-fire/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 18 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300942-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-18-july-2023/

 

What Pita can learn from economic-crisis management to weather the political storm 

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

Political and economic systems are vulnerable to corruption and abuse to favor a few influential persons at the expense of the public at large. The challenge is how to correct and manage it.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300951-what-pita-can-learn-from-economic-crisis-management-to-weather-the-political-storm/

 

Hua Hin to showcase Thailand’s soft power with major Muay Thai tournament
By Online Reporter 

 

 
On Sunday, July 23, Hua Hin, will play host to a thrilling Muay Thai tournament, aimed at promoting Thailand’s cultural prowess and boosting its economy and tourism sector.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300952-hua-hin-to-showcase-thailand’s-soft-power-with-major-muay-thai-tournament/

 

Chon Buri resident’s lucky escape from giant lizard lurking in toilet
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

In a surprising experience, a resident of the Bang Nang community in Chon Buri’s Phan Thong district encountered an outsized lizard in his toilet. He was fortunate enough to evade a potential bite after doing his business as usual and alerted others of the lurking danger with detailed posts on social media.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300957-chon-buri-resident’s-lucky-escape-from-giant-lizard-lurking-in-toilet/

 

SEC raises crowdfunding cap for retail investors to 50 million baht
by Alex Morgan

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In an effort to foster growth among startups and small to medium-sized enterprises, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending the ceiling on security-based crowdfunding offers to 50 million baht for retail investors.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300958-sec-raises-crowdfunding-cap-for-retail-investors-to-50-million-baht/

 

Officials in Hua Hin brief market traders against selling counterfeit goods
By Online Reporter

 

 

Officials have briefed traders at Hua Hin Night Market about selling counterfeit goods to locals and tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300959-officials-in-hua-hin-brief-market-traders-against-selling-counterfeit-goods/

 

Widespread rainstorms expected in 45 Thai provinces, sailors urged to be cautious
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Maksym Ivashchenko, Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a report on today’s weather. About 45 provinces across the country have been warned to prepare for intense rainstorms, with the possibility of rainfall covering 60% to 80% of certain areas. These include areas in western Thailand, the northeast and eastern provinces, and the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300960-widespread-rainstorms-expected-in-45-thai-provinces-sailors-urged-to-be-cautious/

 

Srettha ready to become next Thai PM, best place to retire in the world : Tim Newton Today - July 18

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300961-srettha-ready-to-become-next-thai-pm-best-place-to-retire-in-the-world-tim-newton-today-july-18/

 

Senate clarifies absence of 33 senators during last Thursday’s prime ministerial vote
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Senate held an assembly today, with its president detailing the reasons why 33 senators were absent during July 13’s bicameral session when the first attempt at selecting a new prime minister transpired.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300962-senate-clarifies-absence-of-33-senators-during-last-thursday’s-prime-ministerial-vote/

 

Ayutthaya paper recycling factory suffers 30 million baht fire damage
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook.

 

A devastating fire engulfed a large paper recycling factory in Bang Pa-In, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, causing damage estimated to be above 30 million baht (US$871,421).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300963-ayutthaya-paper-recycling-factory-suffers-30-million-baht-fire-damage/

 

Thai school’s mystical ‘fog swallowing people’ TikTok video stirs netizens’ interest
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of thanwaball TikTok

 

A TikTok video posted by a Thai teacher portraying a phenomenon dubbed as “Fog swallowing people,” elicited widespread interest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300964-thai-school’s-mystical-‘fog-swallowing-people’-tiktok-video-stirs-netizens’-interest/

 

Bangkok to start using AI in management of traffic flow

 

Bangkok is to start using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to manage traffic flow on Ratchadapisek, Prasertmanukit and Ratchapruek roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300965-bangkok-to-start-using-ai-in-management-of-traffic-flow/

 

Thai organisations challenge Senate’s prime ministerial authority
by Mitch Connor

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Move Forward Party, center. and Leader of Pheu Thai party Chonlanan Srikaew, left , wave to supporters after meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 17. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Amidst ongoing political turmoil in Thailand, a collective of forty organisations including pro-democracy bodies, non-governmental agencies, and civil society factions made a united call.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300966-thai-organisations-challenge-senate’s-prime-ministerial-authority/

 

Fatal vehicle collision in central Thailand claims foreigner’s life
by Nattapong Westwood Nattapong

 

Photo by KhaoSod.

 

In an unfortunate incident, a foreign national lost their life in a vehicle collision at 5.30am this morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300969-fatal-vehicle-collision-in-central-thailand-claims-foreigner’s-life/

 

Bangkok governor’s son apologises for his harsh criticism of the Move Forward party
 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt’s son Sanpiti has offered a public apology after his harsh criticism of the Move Forward party and its supporters backfired.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300970-bangkok-governor’s-son-apologises-for-his-harsh-criticism-of-the-move-forward-party/

 

Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary faces closure amid family inheritance dispute
by Mitch Connor

 

Elephants at the Mae Sa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

The renowned family-managed elephant sanctuary, Mae Sa Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, might be confronted with closure amidst an ongoing legal battle over inheritance between the late owner’s eldest child and his spouse (her stepmother).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300975-chiang-mai-elephant-sanctuary-faces-closure-amid-family-inheritance-dispute/

 

UPDATE:

 

American man arrested in Phuket for sexually abusing his own daughter
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Siamrath

 

Thai police officers arrested an American man in the Rawai district of Phuket after he fled the US and charges of allegedly sexually abusing his nine year old daughter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300939-dsi-cracks-down-us-national-among-several-arrested-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=18211781

 

Phuket dog shelter in joint effort to combat rabies

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/Soi Dog Foundation

The director-general of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has paid a visit to Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation as part of a joint effort to combat rabies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300979-phuket-dog-shelter-in-joint-effort-to-combat-rabies/

 

Wave of relief: RTN rides to the rescue, ferrying stranded passengers to safety near Koh Chang
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) successfully rescued a ferry and its 30 passengers after it became stranded for over six hours near Koh Chang, an island situated in the eastern province of Trat.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300980-wave-of-relief-rtn-rides-to-the-rescue-ferrying-stranded-passengers-to-safety-near-koh-chang/

 

Two herds of elephants forage for food in fruit orchards in Trat province

 

 

Wildlife officials in Thailand’s eastern province of Trat have been trying to push two herds of wild elephants back into the forest, after they emerged to search for food on farmland and in fruit orchards on Monday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300982-two-herds-of-elephants-forage-for-food-in-fruit-orchards-in-trat-province/

 

Protest against the Constitutional Court considering Pita’s shareholding case

 

 

A political group gathered in front of the Constitutional Court today (Tuesday) to protest against the Election Commission’s (EC) submission of Pita Limjaroenrat’s shareholding case to the Court.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1300991-protest-against-the-constitutional-court-considering-pita’s-shareholding-case/