BANGKOK (NNT) - Koh Tao of Surat Thani province saw a record number of daily tourist arrivals last week, while nearby Koh Samui expects nearly 30,000 visitors from hotel bookings this month.

 

Koh Tao and Koh Samui Record Major Tourism Surge Ahead of Peak Season

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Pheu Thai breaking with Move Forward to form its own coalition

 

 

The Pheu Thai party announced this afternoon (Wednesday) that it is breaking from the Move Forward party to form its own coalition government and nominate Srettha Thavisin for selection as the prime minister of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302386-pheu-thai-breaking-with-move-forward-to-form-its-own-coalition/

Srettha To Be Taken To Task Over Alleged Tax-Evading Real Estate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

PHEU THAI PRIME-MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE Srettha Thavisin will likely be taken to task over tax evasion allegations pertaining to his real estate dealings very shortly, according to political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302406-srettha-to-be-taken-to-task-over-alleged-tax-evading-real-estate/

 

Thailand Has The Most Mpox Cases In Southeast Asia

by TNR Staff

 

Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News

 

A PROMINENT virologist warned yesterday (Aug. 2) that Thailand has the highest number of mpox cases in Southeast Asia, totalling 120, and urged the public to be vigilant of the disease, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302407-thailand-has-the-most-mpox-cases-in-southeast-asia/

 

Pita In Hospital With Flu But In Good Spirits

by TNR Staff

 

 

MOVE Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat was admitted to hospital for influenza today (Aug. 2) but has been informed of Pheu Thai Party’s decision to withdraw from the eight-party coalition and dump his party, Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302408-pita-in-hospital-with-flu-but-in-good-spirits/

 

Pattaya City Finishes Removing Overhead Signs on Walking Street
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: พัทยา โฟกัส

Pattaya — Pattaya City has successfully completed its endeavor to enhance the landscape of the world-famous Pattaya Walking Street by removing all traffic-obstructive overhead signs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302409-pattaya-city-finishes-removing-overhead-signs-on-walking-street/

 

Man Arrested in Patong for Selling Alcohol on Major Buddhist Day
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol on a major Buddhist religious holiday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302410-man-arrested-in-patong-for-selling-alcohol-on-major-buddhist-day/

 

Massage Shop Owner in Patong Arrested for Allegedly Being Open Without Permission
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A man was arrested after he allegedly opened a massage shop without permission.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302411-massage-shop-owner-in-patong-arrested-for-allegedly-being-open-without-permission/

 

Sisaket Hospital probes alleged sabotage of patient data to sell backup software for 3 million baht
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

The Director of the Sisaket Hospital has ordered the formation of a committee to investigate claims that patient data was deleted, causing the entire Hospital Information System (HIS) to crash in northeastern Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302412-sisaket-hospital-probes-alleged-sabotage-of-patient-data-to-sell-backup-software-for-3-million-baht/

 

Gunman on the loose: Police scramble to find foreign suspect intimidating sightseers in Pattaya (video)
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of สยามชล นิวส์ Facebook

 

Police officers are frantically searching for an unidentified foreign gunman caught on tape intimidating a group of international sightseers with a pistol at a popular scenic viewpoint in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302413-gunman-on-the-loose-police-scramble-to-find-foreign-suspect-intimidating-sightseers-in-pattaya-video/

 

MFP MP blames corrupt cops for firework warehouse explosion in southern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ สวท.นราธิวาส and Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn - วิโรจน์ ลักขณาอดิศร

 

Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn accused corrupt cops for the explosion of a firework warehouse in the southern province of Narathiwas. As a result of the ongoing investigation, four police officers have been transferred.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302414-mfp-mp-blames-corrupt-cops-for-firework-warehouse-explosion-in-southern-thailand/

 

Peeping Soldier Shocks Couple During Their Shower

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 2, two residents, Mr. Jakrathorn (nicknamed Pai), 35, and Ms. Muay (a pseudonym), 36, living at Phichai Street, in the town of Saraburi, reported a shocking incident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302415-peeping-soldier-shocks-couple-during-their-shower/

 

Drunken Neighbor's Rampage: Smashing Cars and Windows to Vent Anger

 

 

In a shocking event, a 38-year-old man, notorious for excessive drinking, unleashed havoc in a serene neighborhood.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302416-drunken-neighbors-rampage-smashing-cars-and-windows-to-vent-anger/

 

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Burmese Men Arrested for Extorting Money from Kuwaiti Tourists in Chonburi

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Chonburi police arrested two Myanmar nationals for shooting a staged video where they pointed a fake gun at a group of Kuwaiti tourists to extort money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302413-gunman-on-the-loose-police-scramble-to-find-foreign-suspect-intimidating-sightseers-in-pattaya-video/?do=findComment&comment=18247138

 

Fire sale with a twist: Man sells ex girlfriend’s clothes for 100 baht each
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A young man‘s hilarious viral post offering his ex-girlfriend’s clothes for sale set social media on fire. Selling each garment for just 100 baht (US$3), the man confirmed that he has personally tried on all the items for comfort and found them to be of high quality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302418-fire-sale-with-a-twist-man-sells-ex-girlfriend’s-clothes-for-100-baht-each/

 

Shocking ink-ident: Famous tattoo artist’s alleged misconduct rattles Thailand
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Lucas Lenzi, Unsplash.

 

The tale of a famous tattoo artist allegedly crossing the line with female customers has shocked the city of Nakhon Sawan in central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302419-shocking-ink-ident-famous-tattoo-artist’s-alleged-misconduct-rattles-thailand/

 

Thief caught stealing to finance motorcycle payments in Ratchaburi housing scheme
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Residents of a housing development have caught a thief who had been stealing electrical cables and water pumps to fund payments for his newly purchased motorcycle. The man was detained yesterday around 4pm at the Thungpo housing project in Mueang Ratchaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302420-thief-caught-stealing-to-finance-motorcycle-payments-in-ratchaburi-housing-scheme/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 3 August 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302421-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-3-august-2023/

 

Thai couple arrested for child abuse leading to blindness: Mother confesses to be the sole perpetrator
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Yesterday, police arrested a 30 year old woman, and her husband, 36 years old, in connection with the continued inflicted abuse on a five year old girl leading to her near blindness. Relatives of the girl had appealed for help after realising that her blindness was due to prolonged cruelty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302422-thai-couple-arrested-for-child-abuse-leading-to-blindness-mother-confesses-to-be-the-sole-perpetrator/

 

Notorious bike theft gang behind 10 million baht of stolen Honda motorcycles nabbed by Thai police
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a relentless pursuit, the law enforcement authorities of Region 4 Crime Suppression Division apprehended the key suspect of a notorious motorcycle theft syndicate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302423-notorious-bike-theft-gang-behind-10-million-baht-of-stolen-honda-motorcycles-nabbed-by-thai-police/

 

Thai military seize 1.2 million cannabis-tinged meth pills worth 100 million baht
Photo of Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A major drug bust occurred yesterday, when a joint task force of Thai military and law enforcement officials seized over 1.2 million methamphetamine pills, with a new formula containing cannabis, from a transit point along the Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302424-thai-military-seize-12-million-cannabis-tinged-meth-pills-worth-100-million-baht/

 

Policies to increase income critical to tackle high household debt

 

 

Economic experts are not happy with the policies pursued by the outgoing administration to increase the income of Thai households, as well as the proposals of the parties who could form the next government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302425-policies-to-increase-income-critical-to-tackle-high-household-debt/

 

Highway Police Intercepts Chinese Human Trafficking Operation

 

 

On August 3, 2023, highway police led by Lieutenant Colonel Charoon Kiarti Pankaeo apprehended a human trafficking operation sneaking Chinese nationals into the city. The arrest occurred at the Bang Bua Thong elevated intersection in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302427-highway-police-intercepts-chinese-human-trafficking-operation/

 

The US Congress sets up US-Thai Alliance Caucus

 

 

Key Congressional members have set up the US-Thai Alliance Caucus, which will serve as a bipartisan hub to promote relations between the two countries, according to an informed source.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302431-the-us-congress-sets-up-us-thai-alliance-caucus/

 

Krabi Airport Expansion Set for 2024 Completion

 

 

The Department of Airports has announced that Krabi Airport's expansion is progressing steadily, having already achieved 87.52% completion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302433-krabi-airport-expansion-set-for-2024-completion/

 

Nitric acid leak prompts emergency response in Prawet district: investigation underway
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A chemical emergency has struck Prawet district, following a leak of nitric acid. Authorities, including a specialized team from the Lat Yao Fire Station, swiftly arrived at the scene to prevent further spread.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302437-nitric-acid-leak-prompts-emergency-response-in-prawet-district-investigation-underway/

 

Move Forward dumped from coalition, reforming elephant tourism : Tim Newton Today - August 3

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302441-move-forward-dumped-from-coalition-reforming-elephant-tourism-tim-newton-today-august-3/

 

Commerce Ministry following global rice situation after India banned exports

by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Effects from the El Nino phenomenon, notably crop damage, are starting to be had in various countries. In India, damage in the agriculture sector has prompted the government to ban rice exports since July 20.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302442-commerce-ministry-following-global-rice-situation-after-india-banned-exports/

 

One dead, 12 houses swept away by flash flood and mud slide in Mae Hong Son

 

 

A villager was found dead and several others were injured when a flash flood and mud slide, caused by continuous heavy rain, swept through their mountain village in Mae Sam Laep sub-district, Sop Moei district of Thailand’s northernmost province of Mae Hong Son.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302444-one-dead-12-houses-swept-away-by-flash-flood-and-mud-slide-in-mae-hong-son/

 

Indian man steals money from Thai vendors near Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ คุยข่าว เมืองนนท์

 

A cunning serial thief stole 950 baht from a Thai vendor in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The Indian man in question reportedly stole money from many other shops using the same smoke and mirror trick.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302445-indian-man-steals-money-from-thai-vendors-near-bangkok/