THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 22 July 2023

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Phuket – An intoxicated Russian man was stopped by Phuket police with a taser (electric gun) after he was found to be damaging multiple cars in Wichit.

 

Intoxicated Russian Man Damaging Multiple Cars Stopped by Phuket Police Using Tasers

https://aseannow.com/topic/1301375-intoxicated-russian-man-damaging-multiple-cars-stopped-by-phuket-police-using-tasers/

 

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Thailand Welcomes 15 Million Foreign Visitors in 7 Months

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that Thailand has welcomed 15 million foreign visitors within the first seven months of 2023, citing successful campaigns by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the government’s attractive policy to international filmmakers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301336-thailand-welcomes-15-million-foreign-visitors-in-7-months/

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Pheu Thai will try to get its candidate selected as PM next Thursday

 

 

The Pheu Thai party will try to have its prime ministerial candidate approved by parliament at a joint sitting of the House and Senate on July 27th, Phumtham Wechayachai, a deputy party leader, said today (Friday), after the Move Forward party decided to step aside and let Pheu Thai take the lead in forming the government of eight coalition parties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301355-pheu-thai-will-try-to-get-its-candidate-selected-as-pm-next-thursday/

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Former police chief and political leader says Move Forward must sacrifice itself for the country
by Joseph O' Connor

 

 

General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves indicated that a complaint should be made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Ombudsman concerning last Thursday’s parliamentary vote as eminent legal experts suggest it was mistaken and a clear breach of the 2017 Constitution actionable under Section 234 of the charter but the complainant should be Mr Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301377-former-police-chief-and-political-leader-says-move-forward-must-sacrifice-itself-for-the-country/

 

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'Big Joke' Targets 'Outlaws' Gang Leaders in Pattaya

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 21, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachet "Big Joke" Hakkapal, Deputy Police Commissioner, revealed a significant breakthrough in the case involving the disappearance and murder of 62-year-old German real estate businessman, Hans Peter Mack, on July 4. Four suspects were apprehended in connection with the shocking crime that had garnered immense attention from the public and media in Nong Prue, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301379-big-joke-targets-outlaws-gang-leaders-in-pattaya/

 

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"Big Joke" Launches Operation to Hunt Down Notorious Pattaya Biker Gang After Shocking Murder Case

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 21, 66, Pol. Lt. Col. Surachet Hakpal, the Deputy Commander of the Region 2 Police, led a team of officers from various units, including the Tourist Police and Immigration Police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301379-big-joke-targets-outlaws-gang-leaders-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18220289

 

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Alert: Structural Issues on Rama 2 U-turn Bridge

 

 

Yesterday, July 21, a popular Facebook page named "Drama-addict" posted alarming pictures of visible cracks on the boundary wall of the U-turn bridge at Rama 2 zone.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301380-alert-structural-issues-on-rama-2-u-turn-bridge/

 

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Chonburi Police Seize Arsenal of Firearms from Thai Man After the Man Flaunted his Weapons on Facebook
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Chonburi — In another successful crackdown on weapons story, the Chonburi police seized a large sachet of firearms and ammunition from a Thai man who liked to show off his guns on social media. The man, however, managed to escape by darting into a nearby forest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301381-chonburi-police-seize-arsenal-of-firearms-from-thai-man-after-the-man-flaunted-his-weapons-on-facebook/

 

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Pattaya Police Arrest Several Outlaws Motorcycle Gang Members, Including the Alleged Leader, in Pattaya after Murder of Hans Peter Mack
By Tanakorn Panyadee 

 

 

Pattaya — The Pattaya police arrested the leader of the so-called “Outlaws” gang, along with several other foreign members in connection with the alleged murderer of Hans Peter Mack.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301379-big-joke-targets-outlaws-gang-leaders-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18220322

 

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Phuket Driver Claims Religious Amulet Saved His Life in Truck Accident
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A pickup truck driver who escaped serious injuries after he slammed into another truck in Rassada believes he has been helped by his special religious amulet and also blamed the wet road for causing the accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301382-phuket-driver-claims-religious-amulet-saved-his-life-in-truck-accident/

 

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Suspect Arrested with 7,000 Methamphetamine Pills in Thalang
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Thalang – A suspect was arrested with 7,000 methamphetamine pills in Thalang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301383-suspect-arrested-with-7000-methamphetamine-pills-in-thalang/

 

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Closing the 'world's best beach': Balancing tourism and sustainability on Thailand's Koh Kradan

 

Koh Kradan was chosen as the best beach in the world in 2023. (Photo: Jack Board/CNA)
 

Tourism activities among domestic Thai travellers exploded after the island was selected as the “world’s best beach” by a UK travel website earlier this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301384-closing-the-worlds-best-beach-balancing-tourism-and-sustainability-on-thailands-koh-kradan/

 

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THREADS: We are now on Threads as @aseannowthailand
 

 

THREADS: We are now on Threads as @aseannowthailand.

 

Info: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301340-threads-we-are-now-on-threads-as-aseannowthailand/

 

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Pita says the aim must be to stop “old power” succession

 

 

Being prime minister is not as important as stopping the continued succession of “old power”, said Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat in his social media post Friday night. It was followed by a video clip reiterating the same message.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301394-pita-says-the-aim-must-be-to-stop-“old-power”-succession/

 

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Mosquito mayhem: Dengue fever cases surge in Loei province, Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Faced with a significant surge in dengue Fever cases, health officials from Thailand’s northeastern province of Loei have issued an urgent appeal for residents to exercise caution and intensify efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites. The province has reported 462 cases of the disease, with several patients requiring hospitalisation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301395-mosquito-mayhem-dengue-fever-cases-surge-in-loei-province-thailand/

 

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Thai political parties resist joining Pheu Thai-led coalition
by Mitch Connor

 

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

The political landscape in Thailand recently witnessed a dramatic event as Bhumjaithai, United Thai Nation, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and Chartthaipattana took a united stance against joining a Pheu Thai-led coalition. Their refusal hinged on one critical determinant – the participation of the Move Forward Party (MFP) in the coalition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301397-thai-political-parties-resist-joining-pheu-thai-led-coalition/

 

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Pheu Thai launches charm offensive for support for PM candidate

 

 

Pheu Thai Party, entrusted with forming the post-election coalition by its political allies, will today meet with two political parties in the outgoing Prayut administration to seek their support for its prime minister candidate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301398-pheu-thai-launches-charm-offensive-for-support-for-pm-candidate/

 

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Pattaya police crack down on motorbike gang linked to murder case
by Photo of Top

 

Image courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a significant crackdown on international crime, Pattaya law enforcement carried out a successful operation against the notorious ‘Outlaws’ motorbike gang.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301379-big-joke-targets-outlaws-gang-leaders-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18220685

 

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Bangkok police shut illegal beauty clinic attracting foreign clients
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by Pei LuLu via Google Maps

 

In a decisive move against illegal medical practices in Thailand, police have shut down an illicit beauty clinic operating without authorisation in the Ekamai region of Bangkok. The unapproved facility, CCoco Beauty Clinic, was found operating on Thursday and immediately closed based on reports from the Department of Health Service Support.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301402-bangkok-police-shut-illegal-beauty-clinic-attracting-foreign-clients/

 

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Suspected illegal Line platform firearm traders arrested
 

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau arrested three suspected unlicensed traders. Picture on Komchadluek.net.

Police from Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have arrested three suspected unlicensed gun traders and seized two handguns, along with more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, in raids on three locations in Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301407-suspected-illegal-line-platform-firearm-traders-arrested/

 

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Pheu Thai to Spearhead the Formation of New Thai Government instead of Move Forward
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

National — The Pheu Thai Party, the second largest government coalition partner attempting to form a new government, is now taking the lead in forming Thailand’s new government instead of the Move Forward Party (MFP), the election winner, according to MFP secretary-general Chaitawat Tulathon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301410-pheu-thai-to-spearhead-the-formation-of-new-thai-government-instead-of-move-forward/

 

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Three-way crash on Phuket’s main road leaves one hospitalised
by Mitch Connor

 

Image courtesy of The Phuket News

 

A road mishap involving three vehicles on Phuket‘s principal thoroughfare, Thepkrasattri Rd, ended with one individual hospitalised and two others escaping serious injuries. The unfortunate incident occurred yesterday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301412-three-way-crash-on-phuket’s-main-road-leaves-one-hospitalised/

 

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