Pheu Thai cruising toward power, but at what price?

 

Voters are now watching how the Pheu Thai Party goes about forming the new government after it parted ways with election-winner Move Forward, courted several conservative parties including Bhumjaithai, United Thai Nation and Palang Pracharath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303296-pheu-thai-cruising-toward-power-but-at-what-price/

 

“World Kaphrao Thailand Grand Prix 2023” Elevates “Pad Kaphrao” Stir-Fry to Global Culinary Heights

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 11 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is on the lookout for exceptional talents in the art of cooking “Pad Kaphrao,” inviting contenders to join the race for the title of Thailand’s first-ever “Pad Kaphrao” champion at the “World Kaphrao Thailand Grand Prix 2023.”

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303299-“world-kaphrao-thailand-grand-prix-2023”-elevates-“pad-kaphrao”-stir-fry-to-global-culinary-heights/

 

Pheu Thai tells Prayut administration to stop shuffling officials

 

 

The Pheu Thai party has urged the caretaker government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to stop transferring senior government officials during the current transition period.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303313-pheu-thai-tells-prayut-administration-to-stop-shuffling-officials/

 

Pheu Thai constrained by “political mathematics”

 

 

Pheu Thai party deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai admitted today (Friday) that how the party proceeds in the formation of the new government will be dictated by “political mathematics”.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303315-pheu-thai-constrained-by-“political-mathematics”/

 

Thailand seeks help from MRC over rising water level in Mekong River

 

 

Thailand is seeking help from the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to get China and Laos to manage the discharge of water downstream from their dams properly, as the rising level of the Mekong River is threatening to flood Thailand’s eight riparian provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303316-thailand-seeks-help-from-mrc-over-rising-water-level-in-mekong-river/

 

Udon Thani kindergarten praised for inclusive Mother’s Day planning

 

 

Hundreds of Thai netizens have heaped praise on the Sithat kindergarten in Udon Thani province for their inclusive approach to children who will not be with their mothers on Saturday, the national Mother’s day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303317-udon-thani-kindergarten-praised-for-inclusive-mother’s-day-planning/

 

Chinese take over from Russians as Phuket’s most frequent visitors

 

 

Chinese have taken over from Russian visitors as the most numerous to come through the Thai immigration turnstiles at the moment. Nationally, Russian visitors are not even in the top 5 anymore, whilst in Phuket the arrival numbers have dropped off drastically, compared to the influx from December 2022 to February 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303318-chinese-take-over-from-russians-as-phuket’s-most-frequent-visitors/

 

Police chief defends handling of protests at Pheu Thai headquarters

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

 

Thailand’s national police chief has defended the police officers stationed outside Pheu Thai headquarters during violent protests on Monday, August 7. According to a Nation Thailand report, Damrongsak Kittiprapas spoke out yesterday, following criticism from several figures, including Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303319-police-chief-defends-handling-of-protests-at-pheu-thai-headquarters/

 

Thai PM affirms progress of Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation

 

Picture courtesy of Government House

 

Commendable strides have been achieved in the first five years of the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi), said Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He said intense innovation and research activity outlined the success of this endeavour.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303320-thai-pm-affirms-progress-of-eastern-economic-corridor-of-innovation/

 

Spanish tusker-tamer’s uproarious elephant escapade sweeps online spotlight in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Jam Press

 

A Spanish woman, well-versed in transforming tusker-sized tales into online sensations, couldn’t resist sharing her uproarious rendezvous with an elephant during a recent Thailand escapade.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303322-spanish-tusker-tamer’s-uproarious-elephant-escapade-sweeps-online-spotlight-in-thailand/

 

Fabricated robbery to escape violent partner leads to justice twist for Thai woman in Chon Buri

 

Photo via Khaosod

 

A Thai woman who fabricated a robbery in fear of her violent boyfriend has been charged with perverting the course of justice in Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province. The distressed woman, Thanpimon, falsely reported the robbery to local police that her purse and mobile phone had been snatched by two men on a motorcycle but later admitted to fabricating the story out of fear of her partner’s rebuke over a minor monetary issue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303323-fabricated-robbery-to-escape-violent-partner-leads-to-justice-twist-for-thai-woman-in-chon-buri/

 

Thai consumer confidence dips due to political instability and slow recovery

 

Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash

 

Reports today reveal that last month Thai consumer confidence dramatically dropped for the first time in 14 months. Evidence pointed towards the general unease of continuous political instability in the Kingdom of Thailand after the General Election took place in May, as well as a sluggishly recovering economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303324-thai-consumer-confidence-dips-due-to-political-instability-and-slow-recovery/

 

Construction permit withdrawal sparks caution in Thai property lending

 

Photo by atomx from Skyscraper City

 

The property developer community has been unsettled by the recent Ashton Asoke saga, wherein the construction permit was withdrawn, prompting lenders to proceed with caution when issuing debt instruments and loans to developers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303325-construction-permit-withdrawal-sparks-caution-in-thai-property-lending/

 

Pheu Thai MP Invites UTN to Join Coalition

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 11 (TNA) – Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, deputy leder of the United Thai Nation party (UTN) says Pheu Thai list MP Somsak Thepsutin invited him to join the Pheu Thai –led coalition government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303326-pheu-thai-mp-invites-utn-to-join-coalition/

 

Electrifying mishap on condo balcony leaves painter with First-Degree burns

 

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A painter suffered from First-Degree burns after being electrocuted while painting a condo balcony near an electricity pole in southern Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303327-electrifying-mishap-on-condo-balcony-leaves-painter-with-first-degree-burns/

 

Pheu Thai closing in on a House majority, Senate an open question

 

 

Pheu Thai appears to be getting close to commanding a majority in Thailand’s 500-seat House of Representatives House.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303330-pheu-thai-closing-in-on-a-house-majority-senate-an-open-question/

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