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Thailand’s serial cyanide murder suspect, her husband and lawyer indicted

 

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Serial cyanide murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, her husband, Pol Lt-Col Vitoon Rangsiwuthaporn and her lawyer, Tannicha Aeksuwannawattana, were indicted yesterday (Tuesday) in the Criminal Court on charges of murder, robbery and concealing evidence.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301107-thailand’s-serial-cyanide-murder-suspect-her-husband-and-lawyer-indicted/

 

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Former-secretary to foreign minister arrested on Cheques Act violations

 

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Chavanond Intarakomalyasut

 

Former secretary to Thai the foreign minister and former spokesman for the Democrat party Chavanond Intarakomalyasut was apprehended by Crime Suppression Division police today (Wednesday), for allegedly violating the Cheques Act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301109-former-secretary-to-foreign-minister-arrested-on-cheques-act-violations/

 

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Move Forward issues announcement on Charter Court’s order

 

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Move Forward Party releases an urgent announcement saying its leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s candidacy for the premiership is not affected by the Constitutional Court’s order for him to cease his duties as an MP.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301110-move-forward-issues-announcement-on-charter-court’s-order/

 

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Pita’s parting shot: Thailand has changed since election

 

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Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said this afternoon Thailand has changed since the general election in May and the people are now “half way to victory”.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301111-pita’s-parting-shot-thailand-has-changed-since-election/

 

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New Bangkok festival promotes multiculturalism

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok City Hall is holding a cultural festival this week promoting the city’s multicultural roots. Titled "Look Up BKK," the event is happening for four days, from this Thursday to Sunday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301112-new-bangkok-festival-promotes-multiculturalism/

 

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Govt Launches ‘One Million Families’ to Enhance Communities and Growth

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has unveiled its ambitious ‘One Million Families’ project, in an effort to strengthen local communities, generate income, and create employment opportunities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301113-govt-launches-‘one-million-families’-to-enhance-communities-and-growth/

 

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Sustainability investment doubled by Thai union to benefit oceans and communities

 

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Unrelenting in his pursuit of sustainability, Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union Group PCL, a dominant player in the global seafood manufacturing scene, divulged pivotal advancements in the company’s ecological strategy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301120-sustainability-investment-doubled-by-thai-union-to-benefit-oceans-and-communities/

 

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Thailand rattled as TikTok unveils woman shot over motorcycle noise, assailant released on bail

 

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A shocking revelation has caused widespread concern, as a Thai TikTok user shared her mother‘s harrowing experience of being shot by a neighbour, who was allegedly agitated by the noise of her motorcycle. The incident, which resulted in serious injuries to the victim, prompted a barrage of outcry in the online community.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301121-thailand-rattled-as-tiktok-unveils-woman-shot-over-motorcycle-noise-assailant-released-on-bail/

 

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Love on the rocks: Thai woman’s 5 million baht loss leads to threats from scammer

 

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A Thai woman approached the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive for help after she lost 5 million baht to a romance scammer and faced threats after she tried to distance herself from the violent swindler.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301122-love-on-the-rocks-thai-woman’s-5-million-baht-loss-leads-to-threats-from-scammer/

 

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Love triangle trouble: Jealous bigamist shoots third wife at T-shirt shop

 

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A jealous Thai bigamist last night shot his third wife in a jealous rage at a second-hand T-shirt shop in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. Astonishingly, the victim was later rushed to the hospital by none other than the gunman himself.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301123-love-triangle-trouble-jealous-bigamist-shoots-third-wife-at-t-shirt-shop/

 

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Ex-airman confesses to Bangkok murder amidst pending charges for wife’s killing

 

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A former air force serviceman confessed to police today that he had murdered his friend in Bangkok. The murder took place yesterday in a rented house. It was revealed that he previously faced charges for killing his wife and was awaiting a sentence for the crime.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301124-ex-airman-confesses-to-bangkok-murder-amidst-pending-charges-for-wife’s-killing/

 

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Thai entrepreneur hosts 10 million baht funeral spectacle in honour of parents

 

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In an extravagant affair, a local entrepreneur, known for his tent rental business, laid out an impressive funeral ceremony for his late parents in Thailand. The funeral, which cost over 10 million baht, featured a five-tiered, nine-peak funeral pyre, sparking intrigue and awe in all those who attended.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301125-thai-entrepreneur-hosts-10-million-baht-funeral-spectacle-in-honour-of-parents/

 

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Final suspect in Thai counterfeit bond scam apprehended by OIG

 

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) apprehended the final suspect involved in a counterfeit bond scheme. The gang collaborated with fraudulent money-lenders to deceive prominent owners of guesthouse businesses, by soliciting payment for the approval of large loans. This culminated in the arrest of 64 year old man yesterday under the charge of currency counterfeiting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301128-final-suspect-in-thai-counterfeit-bond-scam-apprehended-by-oig/

 

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3 victims report vehicle theft and conning involving nearly 2 million baht

 

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Three people reported a case of fraud and vehicle theft to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) today. The case involved a hustler who claimed to be associated with local law enforcement in the Pak Chong district of the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301130-3-victims-report-vehicle-theft-and-conning-involving-nearly-2-million-baht/

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Thai man murdered and left on roadside in Isaan, suspect remains at large

 

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A local discovered a dead Thai man about 500 metres from a police station by the side of the Baan Lakchai Road in the Baan Kruat district of the Isaan province of Burriram.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301133-thai-man-murdered-and-left-on-roadside-in-isaan-suspect-remains-at-large/

 

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Motorcycle-sedan collision claims life of security guard in road tragedy

 

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A security guard at a private firm was killed in a motorcycle-sedan crash in a road tragedy during the early hours of this morning. The accident also resulted in a nine year old boy, who was a passenger in the sedan, being injured.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301134-motorcycle-sedan-collision-claims-life-of-security-guard-in-road-tragedy/

 

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Phuket ravaged by extreme weather causing traffic chaos and safety concerns

 

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Extreme weather conditions are continuing to wreak havoc in Phuket. Ferocious winds toppled numerous trees, resulting in significant blockages yesterday. These unexpected weather conditions have caused travel disruption across the island and two cleanup teams have been dispatched to counter the impact.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301135-phuket-ravaged-by-extreme-weather-causing-traffic-chaos-and-safety-concerns/

 

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After Pita, Pheu Thai gets to run the show

 

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Cholnan Srikaew

 

The spotlight has now turned on the Pheu Thai Party, which is likely to take over from the Move Forward party in forming the next government, after they lost their bid to nominate their leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301140-after-pita-pheu-thai-gets-to-run-the-show/

 

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Legislators leave Thai parliament by boat to avoid protesters

 

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After the vote on Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s re-nomination, several senators and MPs left parliament by boat, from the rear of the compound, to avoid protesters who are gathered at the front.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301142-legislators-leave-thai-parliament-by-boat-to-avoid-protesters/

 

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Election intrigue: Thai court mulls lawsuit over EC’s unjust targeting of MFP leader Pita

 

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Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Move Forward Party, raises his hand as he leaves Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Picture courtesy of AP.

 

In a significant development, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases is considering a lawsuit against the Election Commission (EC) of Thailand for unjustly targeting Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party’s leader, resulting in damage to his reputation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301143-election-intrigue-thai-court-mulls-lawsuit-over-ec’s-unjust-targeting-of-mfp-leader-pita/

 

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Meat madness: Thai food blogger conquers Burger King’s 100-patty challenge

 

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A Thai food blogger took up Burger King Thailand‘s challenge to taste the newly launched Real Meat Burger with a staggering 100 meat patties, priced at a jaw-dropping 10,039 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301145-meat-madness-thai-food-blogger-conquers-burger-king’s-100-patty-challenge/

 

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