Just when we thought we'd get another vote for Thai PM this Thursday, maybe not. All has been thrown into doubt after a call by the Ombudsman to suspend this week's vote. A fireworks factory has exploded in Chiang Mai injuring 11, a 'super typhoon' is coming out of the western Pacific Ocean and heading towards Philippines, another warning of the rising number of Dengue Fever cases in Thailand.

 

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TIMESTAMPS
0:45 - Fireworks factory explosion in Chiang Mai
2:37 - Dengue Fever cases on the rise again, some areas may be declared 'epidemic'
5:05 - Thursday's next vote for a Thai PM may be suspended
9:24 - Outgoing Thai PM Prayut says 'everything is OK'
11:37 - Bangkok protests at the Asoke intersection
13:04 - Thailand should look elsewhere for trade and tourism beyond China
14:43 - Typhoon Doksuri coming out the western Pacific heading towards Philippines

 

 

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