BANGKOK (TNA) – The Constitutional Court has decided to postponed considering the petition on the parliament’s rejection of the Move Forward party leader renomination as prime minister.

 

Constitutional Court Postpones Considering Pita’s Renomination Case

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Vote For Prime Minister Put Off After Court Postpones Pita Hearing
by TNR Staff 

 

House Speaker Wan Muhanmad Noor Matha. Photo: Naewna

 

SOON after the Constitutional Court postponed a hearing on accepting a petition on the constitutionality of a vote denying Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat a second chance to be named prime minister from today Aug. 3 to Aug. 16, tomorrow’s scheduled House/Senate vote for prime minister too was put off, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302504-vote-for-prime-minister-put-off-after-court-postpones-pita-hearing/

 

Dismembered Body Part Found At Koh Phangan Garbage Dump
by TNR Staff

 

The garbage dump where the dismembered body part was found. Photo: Amarin TV

 

IN A GRISLY discovery at a Koh Phangan rubbish dump today (Aug. 3) a body part was found in a blue plastic bag with police suspecting it belonged to a foreign man who had been killed and his body cut up and disposed not more than 48 hours ago, Amarin TV said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302505-dismembered-body-part-found-at-koh-phangan-garbage-dump/

 

Srettha ‘Would Do Without Honesty, Good Governance’: Chuwit
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit. Picture: Thai Rath

 

PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Srettha Thavisin was today (Aug.3) accused of lacking honesty and good governance to otherwise deserve to take the helm of government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302506-srettha-‘would-do-without-honesty-good-governance’-chuwit/

 

Pattaya Bikini Beach Race Set for October 28th, Registration Now Open
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Gear up for a sensational experience on October 28th, 2023, as the scintillating shores of Pattaya Beach set the stage for the hottest beach run event of the year – the Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023!

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302507-pattaya-bikini-beach-race-set-for-october-28th-registration-now-open/

 

Phuket Police Get Into a Car Chase with a Nigerian Man on a Four Year Overstay, Seize Cocaine From His Home
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Police chased after a Nigerian man in a sedan ,whose passport had expired about four years prior, for about 20 kilometers and later seized cocaine at a house in Phuket where the man resided.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302508-phuket-police-get-into-a-car-chase-with-a-nigerian-man-on-a-four-year-overstay-seize-cocaine-from-his-home/

 

South African Taken to Hospital After Disturbing Public in Patong
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A shirtless and shoeless South African man was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation after he caused a public nuisance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302509-south-african-taken-to-hospital-after-disturbing-public-in-patong/

 

Russian Man Drowns at Phuket Beach After Allegedly Ignoring No Swimming Warnings
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Russian tourist drowned at a beach in Thalang, allegedly ignoring red flags and no swimming warnings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302510-russian-man-drowns-at-phuket-beach-after-allegedly-ignoring-no-swimming-warnings/

 

Srettha Not Involved in Alleged Tax Avoidance: Sansiri

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Real estate developer Sansiri Plc issued a statement, clarifying that Pheu Thai prime minister candidate, Mr. Srettha Thavisin was not involved in alleged tax avoidance regarding land transactions and the company always complies with the law in doing businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302511-srettha-not-involved-in-alleged-tax-avoidance-sansiri/

 

German Man Threatens to Jump from 8-Storey Condo in Pattaya

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 3rd at 3:30 am, Pattaya City Police were alerted about a distressed foreigner, threatening to leap from an 8-storey condo situated in Wat Boonkanjanaram Soi, Moo 12, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Rescuers and Pattaya's Sawang Boriboon Foundation rushed to the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302512-german-man-threatens-to-jump-from-8-storey-condo-in-pattaya/

 

Fatal U-turn on Road: 16-Year-Old Crashes into Car, 1 Dead, 2 Injured

 

Picture: Sanook

 

SAMUT PRAKAN - Sergeant Witthaya Namthong received a report of a motorcycle-car collision at Petch Hueng 38, Samut Prakan. Rescuers found 13-year-old Jak injured and 12-year-old Grai with minor injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302514-fatal-u-turn-on-road-16-year-old-crashes-into-car-1-dead-2-injured/

 

Chonburi orders strict control over roaming Arab groups in the city

 

 

The Deputy Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police has implemented strict measures against a group of Arab tourists causing disturbances while driving in the city and preparing to take action against car rental businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302515-chonburi-orders-strict-control-over-roaming-arab-groups-in-the-city/

 

Tobacco smuggling: Thai task force apprehends smuggler in 2 million baht contraband case
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Photo courtesy of corangamite.vic.gov.au

 

In a determined pursuit, Thailand’s anti-smuggling task force has apprehended a significant fugitive from the south involved in a tobacco smuggling case.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302516-tobacco-smuggling-thai-task-force-apprehends-smuggler-in-2-million-baht-contraband-case/

 

Mae Sot vegetable truck found smuggling 52 illegal immigrants
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a shocking discovery, a usual vegetable transport truck was found to be smuggling 52 illegal immigrants in the Mae Sot district. This startling revelation happened during a joint police and special border task force operation on the Mae Sot-Tak road, at the Huai Hin Fon inspection point, in the Mae Sot district today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302518-mae-sot-vegetable-truck-found-smuggling-52-illegal-immigrants/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 4 August 2023

 

 

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Fireworks explosion in Narathiwat linked to local smuggling network
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Border Patrol Police Unit 4414, Bangkok Post

 

Narathiwat witnessed a tragic incident recently as a fireworks storehouse exploded. The owners of the premises, a couple, Sompong Nakul and Piyanuch Peungwirawat, both 42 years old, are believed to have fled to Malaysia, according to the local police following the unfortunate fireworks explosion. There are also reports that their trade has connections with significant figures in the southern Thai province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302387-police-to-seek-arrest-warrant-for-firework-warehouse-owner/?do=findComment&comment=18249913

 

Thai tourism stays firm amid debt rise, 200 million domestic trips targeted
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of VNA

 

Despite a backdrop of tepid consumption, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains steadfast in its pursuit of 200 million domestic tourism trips within the current year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302521-thai-tourism-stays-firm-amid-debt-rise-200-million-domestic-trips-targeted/

 

Disturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

In a shocking turn of events, a body buried in a cemetery 26 years ago within the Nakhon Si Thammarat province was found trapped under concrete, a fact brought to light when the deceased, identified as Noppadol, manifested in his sister’s dream, claiming he was unable to breathe. Dokmai, his 48 year old sister, was forced to face the horrific reality of her brother’s exhumation yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302523-disturbing-dream-leads-to-exhumation-thai-man’s-grave-unearthed-26-years-after-burial/

 

War and peace: A trip back through time at the former Defence Ministry
 

Neo-classical style architecture. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae)

At first glance, the rows of cannons on display in front of the former Ministry of Defence Building could be mistaken for decorative toys, but a trip to the Defence Hall Museum quickly makes it clear that they are the real thing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302524-war-and-peace-a-trip-back-through-time-at-the-former-defence-ministry/

 

Thailand’s bid to become smart, eco-friendly logistics hub in ASEAN
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In the realm of business and industry, a campaign is gaining traction in which the government is being urged to bolster the country’s standing as a prospective eco-friendly hub for logistics within the prominent Southeast East Asian alliance, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302527-thailand’s-bid-to-become-smart-eco-friendly-logistics-hub-in-asean/

 

No Thai PM until at least Aug 16, EXACT 'retirement overhaul' quote : Tim Newton Today - August 4

 

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand delayed amid prime ministerial vote postponement
Photo of Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of NDTV.

 

The return of Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand and reputed de facto head of the Pheu Thai Party, has been delayed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302535-thaksin-shinawatra’s-return-to-thailand-delayed-amid-prime-ministerial-vote-postponement/

 

Heavy rain probable across Thailand due to southwesterly monsoon influence

by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of Adityan Ramkumar, Unsplash.

 

The latest weather update indicates a 60% chance of heavy rain in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, and Bangkok today.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302536-heavy-rain-probable-across-thailand-due-to-southwesterly-monsoon-influence/

 

Cyberattack: Thai cybercrime suspects arrested for 77 million baht luxury vintage car scam
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of itnewsafrica.com.

 

The suspects thought to be behind the cyberattack on the Department of Land Transport (DLT) were yesterday taken into custody. The breach caused damages estimated at a colossal sum of 77.35 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302537-cyberattack-thai-cybercrime-suspects-arrested-for-77-million-baht-luxury-vintage-car-scam/

 

Global rice trade shook by El Nino, politics, and embargo in Thailand
by Alex Morgan

 

Rice field in Northern Thailand, green-trails.com.

 

In the face of mounting global food security concerns, the impact of El Niño weather patterns and international political disruptions are causing serious upheavals in the farming landscape, particularly in major global rice-producing countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302538-global-rice-trade-shook-by-el-nino-politics-and-embargo-in-thailand/

 

OPINION: Brief history of two frenemies

By Tulsathit Taptim

 

 

How fast the situation is changing. A few months ago, the Pheu Thai-Move Forward bond looked unbreakable, and just a few days ago, their smiling leaders were still posing together for selfies and reporters’ cameras, with heart hand gestures purportedly giving a public assurance that the alliance remained intact. Now Move Forward supporters are burning effigies at the Pheu Thai headquarters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302539-opinion-brief-history-of-two-frenemies/

 

8 killed and 3 injured after pickup collides with train near Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Nititham Cheevatham

A pickup truck collided with a train in the early hours of this morning killing eight Thai people and injuring three others near Klong Udon Chonlajon in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302540-8-killed-and-3-injured-after-pickup-collides-with-train-near-bangkok/

 

Young Thai woman tragically killed after violent assault by jealous boyfriend in Chon Buri
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of นักข่าว เมืองชล Facebook.

 

A 23 year old woman fell victim to a brutal assault by her jealous boyfriend, culminating in her death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302541-young-thai-woman-tragically-killed-after-violent-assault-by-jealous-boyfriend-in-chon-buri/

 

ASEAN Heritage Parks status granted to three Thai nature reserves
by Mitch Connor

 

Phu Kradueng Park, thainationalparks.com.

 

Three Thailand nature reserves have been recognised by the prestigious ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs). Government representative Rachada Dhnadirek yesterday announced the good news that Phu Kradueng National Park, Phu Khieo Wildlife Forest Reserve, and Nam Nao National Park all made the distinguished list.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302542-asean-heritage-parks-status-granted-to-three-thai-nature-reserves/

 

Thai woman with golden face tickles taxi driver’s funny bone on TikTok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via TikTok/ @maekaijae195.

 

In a humorous incident that amused Thai netizens, a woman from Thailand, took to TikTok to apologise to a taxi driver whom she had inadvertently startled with her golden face.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302550-thai-woman-with-golden-face-tickles-taxi-driver’s-funny-bone-on-tiktok/