THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 August 2023

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Parliament speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha has yet to decide the final date for the next round of Thailand’s prime ministerial vote pending the Thai charter court’s ruling on the ombudsmen’s petition.

 

Thai House Speaker Delays Setting Final Date for Prime Minister Vote

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303568-thai-house-speaker-delays-setting-final-date-for-prime-minister-vote/

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Prayut’s Party To Decide Shortly Whether To Jump Onto Pheu Thai Bandwagon
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Top, from left: Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin, Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan and caretaker prime minister/de facto Ruam Thai Sang Chart boss Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

THE RUAM THAI SANG CHART will be shortly invited for informal talk with the Pheu Thai and decide for themselves whether they may join a Pheu Thai-led coalition government, confirmed Pheu Thai wheeler-dealer Bhumtham Wechayachai today (Aug.14).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303579-prayut’s-party-to-decide-shortly-whether-to-jump-onto-pheu-thai-bandwagon/

 

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Pita Cleared In First Round Of Polling Agency Enquiry Over ITV Shares
by TNR Staff 

 

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Top photo: Thai Rath

 

THE ELECTION Commission’s investigation committee has ruled that a petition to investigate and disquality Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for holding a tiny fragment of 0.0035% shares of non-operating ITV channel should be dismissed, TV Channel 7 said this afternoon (Aug. 14).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303581-pita-cleared-in-first-round-of-polling-agency-enquiry-over-itv-shares/

 

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Thaksin and Pheu Thai have burned their bridges with its national ‘family’ and loyal support base
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Redshirt and Pheu Thai supporters in Samut Sakhon on Monday set fire to political paraphernalia associated with two decades of campaigning for Thaksin Shinawatra (inset left) and his political parties after the decision taken by Pheu Thai in Bangkok over the past few weeks to break its alliance with the Move Forward Party

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303582-thaksin-and-pheu-thai-have-burned-their-bridges-with-its-national-‘family’-and-loyal-support-base/

 

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Pattaya Provincial Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Russian Man Present at Falling Death of Russian Woman for Insufficient Evidence
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-The Pattaya Provincial Court has denied an arrest warrant for a Russian man described as a person of interest in the falling death of a Russian woman in Na Jomtien on Sunday morning, August 13th. As a result, he will be at least temporarily released.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303583-pattaya-provincial-court-denies-arrest-warrant-for-russian-man-present-at-falling-death-of-russian-woman-for-insufficient-evidence/

 

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Family Mart Convenience Stores in Thailand to be Fully Rebranded to Tops Daily
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Bidding farewell to Thailand, the iconic “Family Mart” convenience stores is being fully rebranded as “Tops Daily” after over three decades of service.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303584-family-mart-convenience-stores-in-thailand-to-be-fully-rebranded-to-tops-daily/

 

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Srettha Not Being Replaced As PM Candidate: Prasert
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin. Photo: Thai Rath

 

PHEU THAI CANDIDATE FOR prime minister Srettha Thavisin will not be replaced with anyone else as pressed by the Bhumjaithai, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chanthararuangthong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303585-srettha-not-being-replaced-as-pm-candidate-prasert/

 

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Minor Found at Unlicensed Patong Massage Shop
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A Thai woman was arrested after she allegedly opened an unlicensed massage shop without permission and allowed a minor to work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303586-minor-found-at-unlicensed-patong-massage-shop/

 

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Man Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Involvement in Land Application Scam
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A man was arrested in Phuket after he allegedly was involved in a land loan application scam in which a victim lost about a million baht, or 30,000 USD.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303587-man-arrested-in-phuket-for-alleged-involvement-in-land-application-scam/

 

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Tourists Shocked! Floating Corpse Found Adrift Near Rayong Beach Cliff

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

At approximately 4:30 PM on August 14, 2023, Police Lieutenant Thongdao Kote, in charge of the Muang Rayong Police Station, received a report from tourists about a corpse floating near the cliff at Laem Charoen Beach, Pak Nam Sub-district, Mueang District, Rayong Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303588-tourists-shocked-floating-corpse-found-adrift-near-rayong-beach-cliff/

 

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Furious "Red" Samut Sakhon Unleashes Rage by Burning Thaksin Effigy

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 14, 2566, news reports highlighted the gathering of the Red Shirt movement, ardent advocates of democracy and opponents of dictatorship in Samut Sakhon Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303590-furious-red-samut-sakhon-unleashes-rage-by-burning-thaksin-effigy/

 

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Rolls-Royce in the Spotlight: Repair Costs Unveiled after Rear-End Collision

 

 

In a recent incident  a Rolls-Royce was involved in a rear-end collision, sparking discussions about repair expenses and insurance coverage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303591-rolls-royce-in-the-spotlight-repair-costs-unveiled-after-rear-end-collision/

 

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Phetchabun Street Sweeper Returns Gold Worth 6 Baht to Owner

 

 

Applause resounds as locals, particularly social media users, commend "Aunt Maem," the street sweeper with a heart of gold, for returning a collection of gold jewelry worth 6 Baht along with a gold pendant.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303593-phetchabun-street-sweeper-returns-gold-worth-6-baht-to-owner/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 15 August 2023
 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303596-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-15-august-2023/

 

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Traffic violations rampant in Phetchabun exposed in viral video
by Neill Fronde

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

The terrible driving habits of motorists in Phetchabun were thrust into the public spotlight following a Facebook video going viral. In a startling traffic violations revelation, the video displayed rampant disregard for traffic rules in the city.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303612-traffic-violations-rampant-in-phetchabun-exposed-in-viral-video/

 

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Why you should consider getting a Thailand Elite Visa
by Cita Catellya 

 

PHOTO: Freepik

 

The Thailand Elite Visa is possibly one of the most underrated visas in Thailand because people tend to lose interest once they hear about the application fee. However, the special visa program actually offers lots of convenience and benefits.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303613-why-you-should-consider-getting-a-thailand-elite-visa/

 

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Thailand’s railway safety upgrade: 693 unauthorised crossings to be rerouted
by Mitch Connor

 

Govenor of the State Railway of Thailand Nirut Maneepan, fourth from left, talks to police at a crash site in Muang, Chachoengsao province, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Picture courtesy of AP.

 

In the aftermath of a tragic accident last week in Chachoengsao, where a freight train collided with a pickup truck at an unrecognised railway crossing, taking eight lives and injuring three, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) resolved to close 693 unauthorised railway crossings across Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303614-thailand’s-railway-safety-upgrade-693-unauthorised-crossings-to-be-rerouted/

 

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Russian released after balcony death of gf, 5 metre King Cobra : Tim Newton Today - August 15

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303615-russian-released-after-balcony-death-of-gf-5-metre-king-cobra-tim-newton-today-august-15/

 

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More double-track railways to open this year
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - More double-track sections in the national railway network are set to open this year. These new facilities are expected to greatly shorten travel times for commuters as well as reduce costs for logistics operators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303616-more-double-track-railways-to-open-this-year/

 

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Thriving start-up culture flourishes in Thailand’s surf capital: Khao Lak
by Bill Barnett

 

As the rainy monsoon season blankets the Southern coast of Thailand’s Andaman Sea, the high-energy surf season springs to life in Khao Lak.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303617-thriving-start-up-culture-flourishes-in-thailand’s-surf-capital-khao-lak/

 

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Up to 30 million visitors expected this year: TAT
by Tanakorn Sangiam

    

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is expected to welcome up to 30 million international visitors this year, as the tourism sector targets an annual revenue of 2.3 trillion baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303618-up-to-30-million-visitors-expected-this-year-tat/

 

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Trunk of sorrow: Thailand’s orphaned elephant Tula crosses the rainbow bridge (video)
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Mark Doss, Facebook.

 

In heart-wrenching wildlife news from Thailand, Tula, a 10 month old orphaned elephant succumbed to illness despite diligent care from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303619-trunk-of-sorrow-thailand’s-orphaned-elephant-tula-crosses-the-rainbow-bridge-video/

 

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Scholars of Sustenance (SOS): Rescuing food and nourishing communities in Hua Hin
By Online Reporter 

 

 
Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) is leading the charge against food waste and hunger, while raising awareness about the importance of sustainability and community engagement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303620-scholars-of-sustenance-sos-rescuing-food-and-nourishing-communities-in-hua-hin/

 

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The Crossroads of Legacy and Power: A Plea to the Pheu Thai Party
by Cod Satrusayang

 

In the theater of politics, where alliances are always shifting, we find ourselves at a crossroad, a juncture where choices made will forever echo in the annals of Thai history.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303622-the-crossroads-of-legacy-and-power-a-plea-to-the-pheu-thai-party/

 

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Blazing a claim: Thai woman’s fiery bid ties her to former Premier League star Steven Gerrard
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook.

 

A drug-taking 27 year old woman embarked on an attention-seeking mission that culminated in her setting fire to a rental room and announcing former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is her biological father in northeast Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303623-blazing-a-claim-thai-woman’s-fiery-bid-ties-her-to-former-premier-league-star-steven-gerrard/

 

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Dead Baby Found in Garbage Pile in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — The corpse of a newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a garbage pile on South Pattaya Road on Monday night, August 14th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303625-dead-baby-found-in-garbage-pile-in-pattaya/

 

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THAI Profit for H1 2023 Exceeds 14 Billion Baht

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways (THAI) has reported 14.776 billion baht in profits for the first half of 2023, while revealing that delays in forming the new government have yet to impact the number of advance flight bookings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303626-thai-profit-for-h1-2023-exceeds-14-billion-baht/

 

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Kuwaiti rider’s downhill dash leads to street spectacle in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Channel 7.

 

A Kuwaiti motorcycle rider’s recklessness turned into a dramatic scene on the streets of Pattaya, Thailand, as he lost control of his bike while speeding down a slope, resulting in an accident and injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303628-kuwaiti-rider’s-downhill-dash-leads-to-street-spectacle-in-pattaya/

 

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Move Forward MP Apologizes for Ekkamai Restaurant Incident

 

 

Move Forward MP Chorayuth Chaturapornprasithas issued a public apology following accusations of his involvement in a brawl that took place during the early hours of Aug 4 at an eatery in Bangkok’s Ekkamai area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303631-move-forward-mp-apologizes-for-ekkamai-restaurant-incident/

 

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Heartbreaking child abuse: Thai parents’ cruelty leaves 5 year old unable to walk or learn
by Neill Fronde

 

A five year old child was victim to such extreme abuse he was left unable to walk or attend school. (via Khaosod). Photo via Khaosod

 

A distressing case of child abuse has come to light, involving a five year old boy victimised by his parents. The severity of the abuse has left the boy with incapacitating injuries, preventing him from both walking and attending school.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303632-heartbreaking-child-abuse-thai-parents’-cruelty-leaves-5-year-old-unable-to-walk-or-learn/