The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow nightlife venues in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area to operate 24 hours a day to meet the growing needs of tourists.

 

Thai Cabinet Approves 24/7 Operation of Entertainment Venues in EEC Areas Including Pattaya

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301119-thai-cabinet-approves-247-operation-of-entertainment-venues-in-eec-areas-including-pattaya/

After Pita, Pheu Thai gets to run the show

 

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 yesterday (Wednesday).

 

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

Pita’s parting shot: Thailand has changed since election

 

 

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/

Turkish Tourists in Pattaya Stop Cambodian Man from Attacking His Girlfriend
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Two Turkish men helped stop a Cambodian man from attacking his girlfriend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301153-turkish-tourists-in-pattaya-stop-cambodian-man-from-attacking-his-girlfriend/

 

Pita’s Ambitions to be the Next Thai Prime Minister End
By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok, Thailand-In a day that was bitterly disappointing for Move Forward Party (MFP) supporters and Prime Minister Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the MFP, was suspended from his duties as a MP and denied the chance for a second vote to become Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301154-pita’s-ambitions-to-be-the-next-thai-prime-minister-end/

 

Jordanian Arrested in Patong for Working Illegally as a Barber
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Jordanian man was arrested in Patong after he was found to be providing a barber service to foreign customers which is a protected occupation only for Thai people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301155-jordanian-arrested-in-patong-for-working-illegally-as-a-barber/

 

Russian Women Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Providing Salon and Nail Services
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Three Russian women were arrested in Thalang for allegedly providing salon and nail services which is a protected occupation only for Thai people.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301156-russian-women-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-providing-salon-and-nail-services/

 

Foreign Tourist Allegedly Steals Cannabis Buds from Patong Shop
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A foreign tourist allegedly stole cannabis buds from a shop in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301157-foreign-tourist-allegedly-steals-cannabis-buds-from-patong-shop/

 

Truck Erupts in Flames on Buriram-Khumeung Road

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On the evening of July 19th, a startling incident occurred on the Buriram-Khumeung road. A milk delivery truck was reported on fire near elderly residents' homes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301159-truck-erupts-in-flames-on-buriram-khumueang-road/

 

Thai Politics Strays from Democratic Principles, Claims "Prit"

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 19th, 2023, reports highlighted an interview with Parit Wacharasindhu, a list-based representative of the 'Move Forward Party'.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301160-thai-politics-strays-from-democratic-principles-claims-parit/

Pattaya Police Increase Beach Patrols Following Teen Clashes

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301162-pattaya-police-increase-beach-patrols-following-teen-clashes/

 

Derailment of cement-laden train in Chachoengsao causes transport chaos
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

A train derailment caused havoc as it crashed into a signal tower, blocking essential transport routes in Chachoengsao. The incident unfolded at approximately 2.40am on July 20. The enquiry was led by Kritsata Soamorm, an inspecting officer from Klong Luang Phaeng, Chachoengsao Police Station.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301163-derailment-of-cement-laden-train-in-chachoengsao-causes-transport-chaos/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 20 July 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301168-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-20-july-2023/

 

Relative denies sexually assaulting 15 years old pregnant teenager
by Samantha Rose

Image by doidam10

 

A shocking case was brought to the attention of Bang Sao Thong Police authorities, involving a pregnant 15 year old girl who had allegedly been sexually violated by her own relative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301169-relative-denies-sexually-assaulting-15-years-old-pregnant-teenager/

 

Parliament to meet again July 27th to select prime minister

 

 

Another joint sitting of the House and Senate, for the selection of Thailand’s new prime minister, has been scheduled for 9.30am on Thursday July 27th, House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said Wednesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301170-parliament-to-meet-again-july-27th-to-select-prime-minister/

 

Thai business leaders express concern over political instability
by Alex Morgan


Supporters of the Move Forward Party gather at Democracy Monument during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, July 19. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Jitters are escalating among the business community in light of the Constitutional Court’s directive on yesterday calling for the temporary removal of Pita Limjaroenrat, head of the Move Forward Party (MFP), from his role as a member of the House of Representatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301172-thai-business-leaders-express-concern-over-political-instability/

 

Fake Thai police duo murder ice vendor in daylight attack
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

A shocking incident took place where a man lost his life in a brutal targeted attack by two men who claimed to be police officers. The victim, aged 52, was killed at his home after being shot four times. The crime happened in Phetchabun province around 6.30pm, on 19 July.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301176-fake-thai-police-duo-murder-ice-vendor-in-daylight-attack/

 

Thai potash mine disaster: Unseen contamination taints 10,000 rai of land
by Mitch Connor

 

Image by veeterzy

 

Analysis from the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI) has found a worrying degree of contamination on a significant amount of agricultural land adjacent to a potash mine in Nakhon Ratchasima.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301181-thai-potash-mine-disaster-unseen-contamination-taints-10000-rai-of-land/

 

Parliament reject Pita’s PM bid, Pattaya proposal for opening 24/7 : Tim Newton Today - July 20
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301184-parliament-reject-pita’s-pm-bid-pattaya-proposal-for-opening-247-tim-newton-today-july-20/

 

Monsoon causes storm surge across Thailand with high risk of flash floods: 36 provinces on alert
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Raychel Sanner, Unsplash

 

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms impacting 36 provinces across Thailand due to the monsoons. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301185-monsoon-causes-storm-surge-across-thailand-with-high-risk-of-flash-floods-36-provinces-on-alert/

 

Quick Analysis: With Pita Gone, What Happens Next?
by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

Thailand held its general election on May 14th. On July 13th — almost two months since the election — the first round of voting for prime minister unfolded inconclusively.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301186-quick-analysis-with-pita-gone-what-happens-next/

 

Now is the time to stand up and be counted
by Cod Satrusayang

 

The recent election in Thailand was not merely a political contest; it was a testament of the collective voice of a nation yearning for progress.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301188-now-is-the-time-to-stand-up-and-be-counted/

 

Campaign launched to fight cybercrime in Thailand with 800 criminal cases being reported per day
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

National Police Chief, General Damrongsak Kittiprapas oversaw the launch, on Tuesday, of a campaign to tackle cybercrime in the kingdom by immunising the population with awareness of the threat. He revealed that tens of billions of baht are lost, with 800 cases reported daily.

Thailand has introduced a new Royal Decree which allows for suspicious banks and phone accounts to be shut down.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301189-campaign-launched-to-fight-cybercrime-in-thailand-with-800-criminal-cases-being-reported-per-day/

 

Son and wife deny assault on mother despite CCTV evidence
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

An alleged robbery and assault committed by a son and his spouse have shocked a municipality in Ratchaburi province, leaving a mother seriously injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301191-son-and-wife-deny-assault-on-mother-despite-cctv-evidence/

 

Nonthaburi clash over cruel joke triggers shocking gunfire: Three injured
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A cruel joke resulted in shocking gunfire, with a total of seven shots fired and three people injured. The incident took place around 10pm yesterday, in front of Building 85 in the Euar Arthorn 2 Project area, in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301192-nonthaburi-clash-over-cruel-joke-triggers-shocking-gunfire-three-injured/

 

Protesters Conduct Symbolic Cremation

 

 

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – Demonstrators conducted a symbolic cremation ceremony before dispersing the protest at the Democracy Monument late Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301193-protesters-conduct-symbolic-cremation/

 

UPDATE:

 

Pheu Thai Party Emerges as Leading Contender to Form New Government

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Pheu Thai Party has taken a significant stride towards forming a new government as parliament rejected a bid to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for a prime ministerial vote.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301170-parliament-to-meet-again-july-27th-to-select-prime-minister/?do=findComment&comment=18216634

 

UPDATE:

 

Businesses Raise Concerns as MFP Leader Suspended from Parliament
by Krajangwit Johjit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The recent order by the Constitutional Court to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as a member of the House of Representatives has prompted apprehension within the business sector regarding potential street protests and the impact on the economy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301172-thai-business-leaders-express-concern-over-political-instability/?do=findComment&comment=18216661

 

Govt rolls out new lottery formats
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government is rolling out the new L6 and N3 formats of government lottery, following earlier endorsement by the Cabinet. Related agencies are introducing the necessary regulations and rules, before officially launching these new lottery products to the general public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301197-govt-rolls-out-new-lottery-formats/

 

UPDATE:

 

Three scenarios suggested for forming a new government

 

There are three scenarios for forming the next government, according to Pheu Thai party MP, Sutin Klungsang. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301186-quick-analysis-with-pita-gone-what-happens-next/?do=findComment&comment=18216733