THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 27 July 2023

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a meeting on August 3rd to consider whether to accept for consideration the ombudsman’s petition for the court to rule on the constitutionality of the July 19th decision by parliament, by a majority vote, to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination for the prime ministerial post.

 

Charter Court to consider ombudsman’s petition on August 3rd

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301803-charter-court-to-consider-ombudsman’s-petition-on-august-3rd/

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Thai Transport Minister accused of illegally holding shares in partnership company

 

Photo via Thai News Agency

 

Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pakornwut Udompipat accused the current Minister of Transport of violating the constitution by holding shares in a partnership company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301796-thai-transport-minister-accused-of-illegally-holding-shares-in-partnership-company/

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Pita Will No Longer Be Named PM: Prasert
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, left, and Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, right, holding a copy of the MOU the eight coalition partners signed. Photo: THai Rath

 

MOVE FORWARD LEADER Pita Limjaroenrat will no longer be named prime minister, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chanthararuangthong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301810-pita-will-no-longer-be-named-pm-prasert/

 

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Thaksin faces 12 years in prison upon his return from exile

 

 

Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will face a total of 12 years in prison, in three outstanding cases, if he returns to Thailand on August 10th, as announced by his daughter, Paetongtarn, after 15 years abroad.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301758-thaksin-to-return-home-on-august-10-paetongtarn-says/?do=findComment&comment=18229857

 

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Don Mueang Airport’s Director Transferred Over Horrific Accident
by TNR Staff 

 

An image of transferred Don Mueang Airport director Karun Thanakuljeerapat inset on a photo of the moving walkway that severed a woman’s leg last month. Photo: Matichon

 

THE Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) today (July 26) transferred the director of Don Mueang Airport to the head office after a female passenger’s left leg was severed till the knee upon being swallowed by a moving walkway on June 29, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301811-don-mueang-airport’s-director-transferred-over-horrific-accident/

 

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Jurassic spark: Doctoral student unearths dinosaur fossils at iconic excavation site in Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ไดโนเสาร์เล่าแบบไทยๆ

 

A Thai doctoral student made a significant discovery of dinosaur fossils at the Phu Noi Excavation Site, known throughout the kingdom as the Jurassic Park of Thailand, in the Isaan province of Kalasin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301812-jurassic-spark-doctoral-student-unearths-dinosaur-fossils-at-iconic-excavation-site-in-thailand/

 

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Australian ambassador makes a splash on World Drowning Prevention Day in Phuket
Photo of Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of rnz.co.nz.

 

The Australian Ambassador to Thailand was in Phuket yesterday to observe the World Drowning Prevention Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301813-australian-ambassador-makes-a-splash-on-world-drowning-prevention-day-in-phuket/

 

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Pak Chong tragedy: Nephew murders uncle over insult feud
Photo of Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A horrific family dispute in the Pak Chong district of the northeast Nakhon Ratchasima province ended in tragedy as a 31 year old man fatally shot his 57 year old uncle. Police took several hours to interrogate the suspect under arrest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301814-pak-chong-tragedy-nephew-murders-uncle-over-insult-feud/

 

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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Celebrates 74th Birthday

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 26th, former Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, celebrated his 74th birthday. Taking to Facebook, an affectionate post was shared expressing wishes for his happiness, health, and success.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301758-thaksin-to-return-home-on-august-10-paetongtarn-says/?do=findComment&comment=18230501

 

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NACC Probes Pita's Land Sale and iTV Shareholdings

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 26, 2023, Nivatichai Kesammongkol, the secretary of Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), addressed inquiries regarding Pita Limcharoenrat, an MP by party-list (currently suspended by the Constitutional Court) of the Move Forward Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301815-nacc-probes-pitas-land-sale-and-itv-shareholdings/

 

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Motorcycle Accident on Footbridge: Long Hours Trapped Between Wall and Vehicle

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On July 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM, a distress call reported a motorcycle accident on a footbridge near the canal in Thai Samut Sakhon province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301817-motorcycle-accident-on-footbridge-long-hours-trapped-between-wall-and-vehicle/

 

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Pitbull Attack in Chonburi Ends Tragically

 

 

In a tragic incident in Chonburi on July 26th at 6:30 pm, a two-year-old male pitbull broke free from a townhouse and aggressively pursued a 73-year-old man, Wisit Santhayapilas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301818-pitbull-attack-in-chonburi-ends-tragically/

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Deputy PM Anutin Addresses Asset Discrepancies

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

On July 26th, Dr. Jatesada, a professor from the Faculty of Science at Chulalongkorn University, pointed out on Facebook discrepancies regarding two vehicles, a 1972 Citron DS 21 and a BMW, associated with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301819-deputy-pm-anutin-addresses-asset-discrepancies/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 27 July 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301821-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-27-july-2023/

 

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Shop owner robbed of over 100,000 THB during his absence
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khao Sod Online

 

Yesterday, at 10pm, a man returned to his shop in Udon Thani City to discover his property had been robbed while he was away. The intruder had stolen valuable goods totalling over THB 100,000. The local police, led by Officer Nattawat Ladawan, were quickly on the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301827-shop-owner-robbed-of-over-100000-thb-during-his-absence/

 

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Fake News will become endemic in Thailand

 

 

Over 7,000 fake news stories were reported in Thailand last year, according to the country’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES). The statistics indicate that most fake news involved misleading information about Thai government policy and healthcare.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301828-fake-news-will-become-endemic-in-thailand/

 

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What Pheu Thai’s policies mean for the people and the economy

 

 

The Pheu Thai Party’s economic platform is back in focus now that it has been tasked with the responsibility of forming the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301832-what-pheu-thai’s-policies-mean-for-the-people-and-the-economy/

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Thailand Hikes Entrance Fees for Foreign Visitors at Historical Attractions

 

UNESCO Bangkok file photo for reference only

 

In a recent move by the Thai government, entrance fees for foreign visitors at historical landmarks have been raised.

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301839-thailand-hikes-entrance-fees-for-foreign-visitors-at-historical-attractions/

 

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Thai state bodies unite to curb money laundering via digital assets
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo by John McArthur via Unsplash

 

In an unprecedented act of collaboration, five Thai state bodies are colluding to tackle illicit fiscal operations and money laundering across national frontiers, reveals Traisuree Taisaranakul, the deputy government spokeswoman, yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301840-thai-state-bodies-unite-to-curb-money-laundering-via-digital-assets/

 

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Thaksin’s return ruffles feathers, BKK Governor defends ‘Little China’ : Tim Newton Today - July 27

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301843-thaksin’s-return-ruffles-feathers-bkk-governor-defends-‘little-china’-tim-newton-today-july-27/

 

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Flash flood warning issued for 37 provinces as heavy rain continues across Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

The Thai Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain warning for areas across Thailand today, with 37 provinces experiencing flooding. The northeast regions are being hit hardest. Residents are being urged to remain cautious of flash floods and forest waterline aftermaths, particularly in hilly terrain areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301844-flash-flood-warning-issued-for-37-provinces-as-heavy-rain-continues-across-thailand/

 

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PRESS RELEASE: End Frozen Pensions For British Ex-Pats In Thailand
By Adam Judd

 

 

Thailand-A new page and associated group has been created to assist and support the campaign to ‘End Frozen Pensions’ – ours focuses on and is a focus for those affected British ex-pats who live in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301846-press-release-end-frozen-pensions-for-british-ex-pats-in-thailand/

 

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Leaders’ Meeting in Hong Kong Sparks Speculation on Government Formation and Thaksin’s Return to Thailand
by Erich Parpart

 

News reports that Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul met with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong before Thaksin’s latest announcement of his return to Thailand on August 10 have dominated the airwaves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301849-leaders’-meeting-in-hong-kong-sparks-speculation-on-government-formation-and-thaksin’s-return-to-thailand/

 

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Opinion: Tony Woodsome and the (not so) secret deal

By Voranai Vanijaka

 

If my two years of sojourn into politics confirm one thing, all deals start off as a secret. Anything public is just for show, to keep up a “good face.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301850-opinion-tony-woodsome-and-the-not-so-secret-deal/

 

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Pedophile arrested in central Thailand after luring victims on Facebook
by Samantha Rose

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

In a horrifying series of events, a serial pedophile targeted and sexually assaulted young girls aged between 9-13 years old in central Thailand. The pedophile’s latest victim was a 10 year old girl. Fortunately, this attempt was unsuccessful but it did not stop him from trying again.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301852-pedophile-arrested-in-central-thailand-after-luring-victims-on-facebook/

 

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Israeli Muay Thai student taken into care following incident in Phuket

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: The Phuket News

A 19 year old Israeli man has been taken into protective care after he was found naked and bleeding in Cherng Ttalay on Wednesday night, July 25. The Phuket News reports that the man was found with a large, bleeding wound on his hand at the Caltex petrol station in Baan Pasak at around 10.30pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301855-israeli-muay-thai-student-taken-into-care-following-incident-in-phuket/

 

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Woman’s body found in Bangkok canal, believed to be abandoned for days
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo by KhaoSod.

 

A shocking discovery occurred yesterday evening as police were summoned to a grisly scene in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301857-woman’s-body-found-in-bangkok-canal-believed-to-be-abandoned-for-days/

 

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Tragic paws: Pit bull restraint effort ends in pawful outcome for Chon Buri locals
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Sanook

 

Chon Buri province residents’ attempt to stop a violent pit bull from attacking people by tying its mouth and legs resulted in its death. The distressing incident occurred when the pit bull, belonging to a family in the community, was left at home with a boy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301818-pitbull-attack-in-chonburi-ends-tragically/?do=findComment&comment=18231587

 

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Tolls on Bang Phli-Suk Sawat expressway frozen for six months

 

 

The board of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has decided to freeze the tolls on the Bang Phli-Suk Sawat (Kanchanapisek) expressway for six months, from September 1st to February 29th next year, to ease the financial burden on motorists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301866-tolls-on-bang-phli-suk-sawat-expressway-frozen-for-six-months/

 

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Accused of bomb threats they say they didn’t make, family of Chinese dissident detained in Thailand

 

 

When Gao Peng landed in Thailand on July 3, he was not expecting to be accused of making bomb threats, to be put on an EU travel blacklist, or to see his mother and 16-year-old sister detained and threatened with deportation back to China.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301885-accused-of-bomb-threats-they-say-they-didn’t-make-family-of-chinese-dissident-detained-in-thailand/