THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 21 July 2023

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Numerous foreign media outlets have been reporting on the double hit suffered by Move Forward’s PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat on Wednesday, which dashed his hopes of becoming Thailand’s next PM.

 

Foreign media report on Pita’s woes

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301203-foreign-media-report-on-pita’s-woes/

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Prayut calls for calm

 

 

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appealed for calm on Thursday, after supporters of the Move Forward leader, whose hopes of becoming prime minister have been dashed, conducted two noisy but peaceful gatherings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301217-prayut-calls-for-calm/

 

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Legal experts challenge parliament’s rejection of Pita’s renomination

 

 

Several Thai legal experts and political scientists have challenged parliament’s decision to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination as Thailand’s prime minister, insisting Rule 41, which was used to justify the decision, cannot overrule the Constitution.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301254-legal-experts-challenge-parliament’s-rejection-of-pita’s-renomination/

 

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Anutin waits for the call from Pheu Thai but will not treat with Move Forward over its policies
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

In the aftermath of Wednesday’s double blow to the ambitions of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat to become Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister, the political future of the country appears to be in the hands of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, the leader of the Palang Pracharat Party and Bhumjaithai Party leader Mr Anutin Charnvirakul.

It appears that the men with the political aces who can open the door for the Pheu Thai Party are both deputy prime ministers in the outgoing government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301255-anutin-waits-for-the-call-from-pheu-thai-but-will-not-treat-with-move-forward-over-its-policies/

 

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Pheu Thai to install Srettha as Prime Minister by forming a coalition pact with government parties
by Joseph O' Connor

 

It is now likely that Mr Srettha Thavisin (left) will be proposed by a new coalition involving the Bhumjaithai Party and Palang Pracharat Party together with Pheu Thai when parliament next meets to elect the 30th Thai Prime Minister on Thursday, July 27th. On Wednesday, Ms Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right) spoke of the need to break the political impasse because of the damage being done to the Thai economy as the party got ready to cut the Move Forward Party adrift, a move which will lose it political capital with the public.

The path now being pursued by the Pheu Thai Party will see it lose heavily in terms of political capital as it will be reneging on clear commitments made during the General Election not to do business with parties linked with the 2014 military coup and the existing government of General Prayut Chan ocha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301257-pheu-thai-to-install-srettha-as-prime-minister-by-forming-a-coalition-pact-with-government-parties/

 

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Female Rider Dies after Motorbike Slams into Pickup Truck in Phuket Town
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A female motorcyclist from Myanmar was pronounced dead at the scene after her motorbike slammed into a parked pickup truck in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301258-female-rider-dies-after-motorbike-slams-into-pickup-truck-in-phuket-town/

 

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Truck Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Collision

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

On July 20, 2023, in Tak City, a truck driver was involved in a tragic accident after reportedly running a red light and colliding with a pickup truck covertly transporting foreign laborers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301259-truck-driver-faces-charges-in-fatal-collision/

 

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Fatal Crash in Nakhon Si Thammarat: 2 Dead, 5 Injured

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

On July 20th, a tragic accident occurred in Nakhon Si Thammarat when a black Nissan Almera, driven by Anan Srimuangmaen, 54, from Chanthaburi, veered off course and collided with an oncoming bronze-silver Toyota Vios.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301260-fatal-crash-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-2-dead-5-injured/

 

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Communication Line Fire Shakes Sattahip Residents

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 20 at 4:50 PM, an alarming fire incident occurred in Sattahip, Chonburi. The fire blazed through communication lines near the Sattahip market, situated opposite the Sattahip Navy Base and close to the Thai Military Bank.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301261-communication-line-fire-shakes-sattahip-residents/

 

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Thailand sees tourism growth skyrocketing to three trillion baht in 2023
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Istock

 

Thailand recently experienced a surge in international arrivals, with numbers reaching 15 million within just seven months of this year encouraging tourism growth, informed Rachada Dhnadirek, a deputy government spokesperson.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301263-thailand-sees-tourism-growth-skyrocketing-to-three-trillion-baht-in-2023/

 

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Thai delivery rider assaulted roadside, manhunt for patterned shirt suspect underway
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo courtesy of Freepik

 

In a harrowing assault incident, a female delivery rider was assaulted and left dazed and confused on a Thai roadside. The woman, identified as Pennapha, 36 years old, was found offering no recollection of the incident and suffered visible injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301264-thai-delivery-rider-assaulted-roadside-manhunt-for-patterned-shirt-suspect-underway/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 21 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301265-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-21-july-2023/

 

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Phone scam: 400,000 baht stolen using face recognition and hacking, former Bangkok MP aids victim
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Former Bangkok MP Patcharin Sumsiripong accompanied a woman who was tricked by fraudsters claiming to be land officials riding her phone. They managed to confiscate her money by gaining her trust using accurate data before she realised that her money had been transferred to another account.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301268-phone-scam-400000-baht-stolen-using-face-recognition-and-hacking-former-bangkok-mp-aids-victim/

 

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Thai finance minister proposes high-value fruit insurance, EV premium changes
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo courtesy of thaipbsworld.com

 

Exuding a wave of fresh optimism for the agricultural and green sectors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has floated a revolutionary proposal – the launch of insurance for high-value fruits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301270-thai-finance-minister-proposes-high-value-fruit-insurance-ev-premium-changes/

 

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Business events sector in Thailand set for a boost with projected tourism rebound
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

The business events sector in Thailand is set to benefit from the buoyancy of the country’s tourism industry and a new influx of trade shows this year, fuelled in part by the country’s stable political environment, according to specialists at Informa Markets Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301272-business-events-sector-in-thailand-set-for-a-boost-with-projected-tourism-rebound/

 

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Saudi-Thailand relations: Leaders discuss tourism and investment amid strengthening ties
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Government House via Bangkok Post

 

Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Consultative Assembly, Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh was heartily welcomed by Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-Cha yesterday for a constructive dialogue on potential collaboration for tourism and investment in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301273-saudi-thailand-relations-leaders-discuss-tourism-and-investment-amid-strengthening-ties/

 

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Motorbike accident: Young woman dies, another critically injured in a fatal collision near Bangkok University

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic motorbike accident resulted in the death of a 23 year old woman, with another critically injured when their motorbike crashed head-on with a fully laden bus on Phaholyothin Road in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani, close to Bangkok University.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301275-motorbike-accident-young-woman-dies-another-critically-injured-in-a-fatal-collision-near-bangkok-university/

 

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Bangkok transport’s long and bumpy journey to a common ticket system

By Thai PBS World

 

 

Greater Bangkok’s MRT underground and BTS Skytrain transport systems are so convenient that millions of residents and visitors rely on them despite the high fares.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301278-bangkok-transport’s-long-and-bumpy-journey-to-a-common-ticket-system/

 

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“Middle East Gateway” seminar addresses challenges faced by Thai businesses selling to Middle East
by Namo Vananupong

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - With Thailand and Saudi Arabia having restored relations, Thai businesses have been able to expand more into the Middle East. Nonetheless, limitations stemming from local regulations and the lengthy shipping time for Thai products still present obstacles to Thai entrepreneurs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301280-“middle-east-gateway”-seminar-addresses-challenges-faced-by-thai-businesses-selling-to-middle-east/

 

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Highway collapse: Residents demand quick compensation after elevated road project mishap
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English/Facebook

 

Prompted by the destructive downfall of a chunk of an elevated highway project on Luang Phaeng road situated in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district on July 10, residents are fervently appealing to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for a swift distribution of compensation and other financial aid post the unfortunate highway collapse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301287-highway-collapse-residents-demand-quick-compensation-after-elevated-road-project-mishap/

 

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Thailand faces uncertain political future, Wild Boar graduates in US : Tim Newton Today - July 21

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301291-thailand-faces-uncertain-political-future-wild-boar-graduates-in-us-tim-newton-today-july-21/

 

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Tesla in Thailand: The future of green mobility and autonomous vehicles
by Ja mey Lao

 

Tesla Model Y. PHOTO: Tesla Official Website

 

Following its debut in Thailand at the end of last year, US-based automobile giant Tesla continues to expand its influence in the Thai market. With a test centre open in Ramkhamhaeng, customers can try driving various Tesla models as they wish, buy Tesla products, and pick up their ordered Tesla cars.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301293-tesla-in-thailand-the-future-of-green-mobility-and-autonomous-vehicles/

 

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PRD Organizes Press Study Tour to Showcase Thai Gastronomy
by Woraprat Lerpaisal

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Foreign Office of the Government Public Relations Department (PRD) hosted a study tour titled “Culinary Experience: Wisdom of Thai Gastronomy to Promote Soft Power,” in hopes of showcasing Thai cuisine and sharing knowledge about Thai cuisine with the international community.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301298-prd-organizes-press-study-tour-to-showcase-thai-gastronomy/

 

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Heavy downpours forecasted across 42 Thai provinces, flash floods expected
by Nattapong Westwood
 

Moody sky over wheat fields with lightning generated by artificial intelligence
Picture courtesy of vecstock, Freepik

 

The country has been warned of possible intense downpours today by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), affecting 42 major provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. Residents are being cautioned of sudden flash floods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301301-heavy-downpours-forecasted-across-42-thai-provinces-flash-floods-expected/

 

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OPINON: Fireball in Pheu Thai’s court
By Tulsathit Taptim

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Move Forward Party, shakes hands with Puea Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew after holding a meeting with the eight-party coalition in Bangkok on July 17, 2023. (Photo by Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP)

If the tightrope stretching before the second biggest political party had been very narrow before, it’s also fragile now. A clear picture of what lies ahead has two main features: the May 14 election results and what happened in Parliament on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301304-opinion-fireball-in-pheu-thai’s-court/

 

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Thai Smile Airways’ turbulent tiff: Passenger’s ‘left-behind’ fiasco halts takeoff in Chiang Mai (video)

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ bandzlam

 

A Thai Smile Airways flight had to make an emergency stop as it taxied down the runway after a foreign passenger demanded the plane returned to the terminal gate so he could pick up his left behind valuables at Chiang Mai International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301305-thai-smile-airways’-turbulent-tiff-passenger’s-‘left-behind’-fiasco-halts-takeoff-in-chiang-mai-video/

 

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Immigration officers transferred after providing VIP escort to Chinese star

 

 

The Immigration Police Bureau has ordered the transfers of nine immigration officers from Suvarnabhumi Airport, after they were seen in viral video clips escorting Chinese superstar Jackson Wang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301306-immigration-officers-transferred-after-providing-vip-escort-to-chinese-star/

 

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Bangkok roads to be avoided from 4pm to 7pm on Friday

 

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Bangkok motorists are being advised to avoid two roads in the vicinity of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre and Pathumwan intersection, as protesters plan to hold a rally there from 4pm until 7pm this evening (Friday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301307-bangkok-roads-to-be-avoided-from-4pm-to-7pm-on-friday/

 

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Jackson Wang-demonium’ shakes Bangkok airport: Nine IB officers transferred for causing chaos
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand and Twitter/ @JacksonWang852

 

The Immigration Bureau (IB) announced the transfer of nine IB police officers after the hapless officers caused chaos at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok while fans lined up to see Hong Kong rapper, Jackson Wang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301306-immigration-officers-transferred-after-providing-vip-escort-to-chinese-star/?do=findComment&comment=18218887

 

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Phuket launches free bus rides for tourists flying in from Bangkok
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of PR Phuket

 

A new initiative aimed at promoting local transportation in Phuket got into gear yesterday, offering 1,500 free passes to qualifying travellers who choose to take the Phuket Smart Bus, on the airport to Rawai route.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301314-phuket-launches-free-bus-rides-for-tourists-flying-in-from-bangkok/