THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 7 August 2023

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POLICE on Koh Phangan said Saturday afternoon (Aug. 5) that a Spanish chef has confessed to the murder and dismemberment of a Colombian surgeon with most body parts packed in a suitcase and dumped into the sea but some parts that did not fit in were discarded at a garbage dump, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Spanish Chef Confesses To Murdering Colombian Surgeon

https://aseannow.com/topic/1302740-spanish-chef-confesses-to-murdering-colombian-surgeon/

 

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Believe It Or Not, Thaksin Will Return In No More Than Couple Of Weeks
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: Thai Rath

 

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra today (Aug.5) tweeted to say he will return home in no more than a couple of weeks from now.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302742-believe-it-or-not-thaksin-will-return-in-no-more-than-couple-of-weeks/

 

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Chuwit says General Prawit Wongsuwan will be Thailand’s Prime Minister at the end of August
by Joseph O' Connor

 

On Thai TV, this Sunday, Mr Chuwit Kamolvisit predicted that after last week’s Pheu Thai Party move to split from its alliance with the Move Forward Party, the next Thai Prime Minister will be 78-year-old Palang Pracharat Party leader and current Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (right), who will be elected by parliament at the end of August by a resounding vote with majorities in both chambers.

This week sees the Pheu Thai Party beginning the week as a diminished force in Thai politics despite its mission to form a government which insiders say is doomed to fail. So too with its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, who attended birthday celebrations over the weekend as the guest of Cambodia’s authoritarian strongman and ruler Hun Sen who has openly mocked political groupings pursuing full democracy in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302743-chuwit-says-general-prawit-wongsuwan-will-be-thailand’s-prime-minister-at-the-end-of-august/

 

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Angry Chiang Mai Activists Burn Their Red Shirts
by TNR Staff

 

Chiang Mai activists angry at Pheu Thai Party linking up with military-installed parties burn their red shirts. Photo: Matichon

 

SOME activists in Chiang Mai gathered at Tha Phae Gate this evening (Aug. 5) and set fire to their red shirts that symbolise their struggle and support of Pheu Thai Party after this party tore up an eight-party MOU signed with Move Forward and other partners to now forging a new coalition government with military-installed parties that aim to cling on to power, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302744-angry-chiang-mai-activists-burn-their-red-shirts/

 

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Pheu Thai seeks cooperation to solve current political impasse

 

 

Pheu Thai deputy party leader Phumtham Wechayachai has urged all those concerned to work together in the attempt to form a government, in order that pressing problems can be addressed and resolved “so the country and the people will survive.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302745-pheu-thai-seeks-cooperation-to-solve-current-political-impasse/

 

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Health ministry considers dentistry courses at state hospitals
 

 

Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong has proposed the use of state hospitals to produce more dentists, to address the current shortage at state hospitals. More than half of the some 800 graduates in dentistry in Thailand choose to join private hospitals or to work independently for greater financial gain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302746-health-ministry-considers-dentistry-courses-at-state-hospitals/

 

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EGAT Rejects Cheaper Electricity Bills Amid Losses
PRESS RELEASE

 

 

The Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced that it cannot entertain any further requests for cheaper electricity bills in the upcoming four-month cycle.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302747-egat-rejects-cheaper-electricity-bills-amid-losses/

 

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Cannabis Shop in Rawai Ordered to Close for 30 Days
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai-A cannabis shop in Rawai has been ordered to close for 30 days after they received complaints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302748-cannabis-shop-in-rawai-ordered-to-close-for-30-days/

 

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Oil Stains Found on Some Phuket Beaches
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Oil stains were found on several beaches in Thalang along with a baby sea turtle that appeared to have been impacted by the oil.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302749-oil-stains-found-on-some-phuket-beaches/

 

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Phuket lucky license plate auction raises 25 million for disabled road accident victims
by Neill Fronde 

 

PHOTO: Phuket lucky license plate auction raises 25 million and aids disabled victims of road accidents. (via Phuket News)

 

Funds raised from an online auction of “lucky” vehicle registration plates by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) were generously donated to aid nine individuals left disabled by tragic road accidents. The auction that took place on July 22 accrued over 25 million baht in proceeds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302751-phuket-lucky-license-plate-auction-raises-25-million-for-disabled-road-accident-victims/

 

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Whistleblower calls for inquiry into Ashton Asoke permit scandal
by Neill Fronde

 

PHOTO: The Ashton Asoke's permit fiasco leads to a whistleblower to call for corruption investigations into the BMA. (via Bangkok Property Agency)

 

Srisuwan Janya, a prominent whistleblower, recently addressed a letter to the governor of Bangkok, seeking a comprehensive inquiry into the officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) who were entangled in the sanctioning of permits for the troubled Ashton Asoke condominium project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302752-whistleblower-calls-for-inquiry-into-ashton-asoke-permit-scandal/

 

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Thai fireworks depot owners surrender following fatal explosion investigation
by Mitch Connor 

 

Picture courtesy of กู้ภัยเมตตาธรรมนราธิวาส Facebook

 

The owners of a recently annihilated fireworks depo in Narathiwat yesterday handed themselves over to the police. This revelation was announced by an on-scene informant who wished to remain unnamed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302753-thai-fireworks-depot-owners-surrender-following-fatal-explosion-investigation/

 

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Climate change threatens Thailand’s tiger conservation efforts, reveals study
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

The future conservation of tigers within Thailand’s natural habitats confronts a formidable adversary in the form of climate change, according to Jatuporn Buruspat, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302754-climate-change-threatens-thailand’s-tiger-conservation-efforts-reveals-study/

 

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Car bomb explosion in Su-ngai Kolok, no injuries

 

Suspected insurgents detonated a car bomb at a road junction in Su-ngai Kolok, Narathiwat province late Saturday night, but no one was injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302755-car-bomb-explosion-in-su-ngai-kolok-no-injuries/

 

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Bomb defused near Yala’s Mueang district police station
 

 

An improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by insurgents near Yala’s Mueang district police station, was safely defused on Sunday by a team of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302756-bomb-defused-near-yala’s-mueang-district-police-station/

 

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Kaeng Krachan National Park closes two areas for recovery and safety
By Online Reporter

 

Kaeng Krachan National Park authorities have announced the temporary closure of two popular areas, in a bid to allow natural resources to regenerate and ensure safety during the rainy season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302757-kaeng-krachan-national-park-closes-two-areas-for-recovery-and-safety/

 

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Stickers Placed on Buses and Taxis to Raise Public Cybercrime Awareness

Natthaphon Sangpolsit

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police is working with the Ministry of Transport to promote cybercrime awareness amongst users of public transportation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302758-stickers-placed-on-buses-and-taxis-to-raise-public-cybercrime-awareness/

 

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party
 

Photo Courtesy: Fresh News Cambodia

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, according to video posted online Sunday, a day after Thaksin said he would delay plans to return to Thailand following years of self-imposed exile.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302742-believe-it-or-not-thaksin-will-return-in-no-more-than-couple-of-weeks/?do=findComment&comment=18255782

 

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Chuan says Democrats need a resolution to join Pheu Thai coalition
 

 

Former Democrat party leader Chuan Leekpai said today (Sunday) that the party must adopt a resolution, in accordance with the party’s regulations, if it wants to join the coalition led by the Pheu Thai party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302759-chuan-says-democrats-need-a-resolution-to-join-pheu-thai-coalition/

 

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Democrat party fails again to elect new leader and executive committee

 

 

The Democrats have again failed to elect a new party leader and executive committee at a general meeting today (Sunday), as they lacked a quorum. It is the second failed attempt, after the July 9th general meeting collapsed for the same reason.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302760-democrat-party-fails-again-to-elect-new-leader-and-executive-committee/

 

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Officials may be involved in illegally changing vehicle registration information

 

 

Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has insisted that its officials, who have access to the car registration database,were not involved in the altering of information to apply for new licenses for illegal cars, but a Thai PBS investigative team has discovered that one of the two suspected hackers is very close to one of the officials and can use the official’s computer in his office.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302761-officials-may-be-involved-in-illegally-changing-vehicle-registration-information/

 

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Srettha Filing Defamation Lawsuit Against Chuwit
by TNR Staff

 

Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit, right. Both photos: Thai Rath

 

PHEU THAI candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin today (Aug. 6) told his lawyer to file a defamation by advertising lawsuit against political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit for alleging that he was involved in claimed tax evasion by Sansiri Plc, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302762-srettha-filing-defamation-lawsuit-against-chuwit/

 

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Thailand Still Wants to Develop a Major Spaceport
By Adam Judd

 

 

In a groundbreaking move, Thailand is venturing into the realm of space exploration with plans to establish its own spaceport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302763-thailand-still-wants-to-develop-a-major-spaceport/

 

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Bombshell details emerge in Koh Pha Ngan murder
by Neill Fronde 

 

PHOTO: The remaining body parts of the man Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo murdered in Koh Pha Ngan have been recovered as new shocking details emerge. (via Instagram danisanchobanus)

 

In Koh Pha Ngan, after 29 year old rising star Spanish chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo brutally murdered and carved up his alleged lover, 44 year old Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, the missing top half of his body has now been recovered. Further details of the motive have been revealed but not confirmed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302740-spanish-chef-confesses-to-murdering-colombian-surgeon/?do=findComment&comment=18255845

 

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New Road Construction Project Coming to Jomtien Beach
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya City is planning to carry out several upgrades to an area near Jomtien Beach, with complete work zone closure expected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302764-new-road-construction-project-coming-to-jomtien-beach/

 

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Sattahip Nightclub Inferno Leaves Vietnamese Woman in Severe Debt Due to Mounting Medical Expenses
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

A young female Vietnamese victim of the Mountain B nightclub inferno in Sattahip district is still recuperating from her severe burn wounds and grappling with medical debt exceeding over 4 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302765-sattahip-nightclub-inferno-leaves-vietnamese-woman-in-severe-debt-due-to-mounting-medical-expenses/

 

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Pattaya Officials Attend Thai Festival in Moscow
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

Pattaya — Representatives from Pattaya City attended the Thai Festival in Moscow 2023 on Friday, August 4th, to promote local cultural heritage in the hope to attract Russian people to Thailand and in particular Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302766-pattaya-officials-attend-thai-festival-in-moscow/

 

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Monkey madness: Thai man’s roadside pee leads to wild monkey attack
Photo of Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Facebook/ ฐานชุมพร-Stringer News

 

A Thai man faced the terrifying ordeal of being attacked by a gang of more than 10 monkeys after he decided to have a pee on the roadside in the southern province of Ranong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302767-monkey-madness-thai-man’s-roadside-pee-leads-to-wild-monkey-attack/

 

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Road Collapse on Tak Route Due to Heavy Rain

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Tak - The Tha Song Yang - Ban Mae Tawo - Sob Moei route experienced continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in road collapses, urging commuters to remain vigilant against potential accidents and landslides.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302768-road-collapse-on-tak-route-due-to-heavy-rain/

 

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Pattaya Traffic Police Crack Down on Arab Groups

 

Picture: Siam Rath

Pattaya Traffic Police took firm action against defiant Arab groups on Soi Pattaya Second Road, an area notorious for their gatherings. Lieutenant Colonel Arut Sapan, head of Pattaya City Traffic Police, deployed forces to discipline unruly drivers and operators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302769-pattaya-traffic-police-crack-down-on-arab-groups/