House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has set August 22nd as the date for the next joint sitting of the Thai parliament to select a new prime minister.

 

August 22nd set for next vote on a new prime minister

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303792-august-22nd-set-for-next-vote-on-a-new-prime-minister/

Down undercover: Aussie fugitive caught in Phuket hideaway over drug charge

 

Photo via Kom Chad Luek

 

Police arrested an Aussie man at a luxury accommodation in Phuket on August 10 after the foreigner fled a drug charge from his homeland to hide in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303778-down-undercover-aussie-fugitive-caught-in-phuket-hideaway-over-drug-charge/

Charter Court refuses to consider rejection of Pita’s renomination as PM

 

 

The Constitutional Court has unanimously refused to consider the Ombudsman’s petition seeking a ruling on the constitutionality of parliament’s decision to reject the renomination of Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303771-charter-court-refuses-to-consider-rejection-of-pita’s-renomination-as-pm/

Thai Private Sector Seeks Help As Chinese Products Flood Market
by TNR Staff

 

Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri. Photo: NNT

 

THE Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) today (Aug. 16) called for help as Chinese products are now flooding in from every direction with Thai entrepreneurs unable to compete anymore, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303808-thai-private-sector-seeks-help-as-chinese-products-flood-market/

 

Voting for next PM to go ahead with growing turmoil likely to end with General Prawit as PM
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul spoke with reporters on Tuesday when he touched on a potential dispute between the Bhumjaithai Party and Pheu Thai Party over his desire to retain his party’s current ministries in any new government. On Wednesday, following the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss petitions relating to the renomination of Move Forward’s Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister on July 19th, the way was cleared for the nomination of Srettha Thavisin this week. The failure of his nomination to gain 375 votes would lead to the Bhumjaithai Party being given the initiative and the eventual election of the Palang Pracharat Party’s leader General Prawit Wongsuwan as the kingdom’s next Prime Minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303809-voting-for-next-pm-to-go-ahead-with-growing-turmoil-likely-to-end-with-general-prawit-as-pm/

 

Chinese Rolls-Royce Owner Demands Compensation from Pickup Truck Driver

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – A Chinese woman, owner of a Rolls-Royce that was rear-ended by a pickup truck, has demanded compensation from the pickup truck driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303810-chinese-rolls-royce-owner-demands-compensation-from-pickup-truck-driver/

 

Thief Allegedly Steals From Foreigner’s House in Rawai
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai – A thief broke into a foreigner’s house in Rawai and local residents said thieves had broken into many houses in the same area.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303811-thief-allegedly-steals-from-foreigner’s-house-in-rawai/

 

Cambodian Couple Injured in Motorcycle Collision with Dog

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

On August 16th, 2023, a Cambodian couple was injured when their motorcycle collided with a dog in rural Rayong, Thailand. Captain Anupong Phuangpi, the officer on duty, responded to the scene after receiving a distress call from local volunteers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303814-cambodian-couple-injured-in-motorcycle-collision-with-dog/

 

Shocking Discovery: Kindergarten Boy's Barbaric Murder Shocks Chiang Mai Community

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A grim revelation has surfaced in the heart-wrenching case of a 5-year-old boy's slaying in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303815-shocking-discovery-kindergarten-boys-barbaric-murder-shocks-chiang-mai-community/

 

 

Announcement Expected at the End of August Regarding Appointment of New Police Chief

 

Picture: Daily News

 

On August 16th, Pol. Lt. Gen. Damrong Sakdidej Kritpraphas, Chief of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), provided details about the ongoing process of appointing a new Commissioner-General of the RTP during the caretaker period.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303817-announcement-expected-at-the-end-of-august-regarding-appointment-of-new-police-chief/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday 17 August 2023

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303818-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-17-august-2023/

 

Madame Pang lines up biggest challenge yet: Saving Thai football
 

 

In the tumultuous world of Thai football, one name has emerged as a beacon of change and hope.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303824-madame-pang-lines-up-biggest-challenge-yet-saving-thai-football/

 

Where Prayut Succeeded — And Fell Short — At Making Thailand More Competitive
by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

 

In May, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha marked nine years in power. In Thai politics, this is a remarkably long tenure, exceeding even Prem Tinsulanonda’s eight-year rule in 1980s; not since Thanom Kittikachorn’s tenure from 1963 to 1973 has any leader been in office for over nine years. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303828-where-prayut-succeeded-—-and-fell-short-—-at-making-thailand-more-competitive/

 

Two insurgents killed in clash with security forces in Pattani
 

 

Two southern insurgents were shot dead by Thai government forces in a clash in Nong Chik district of the southern province of Pattani on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303831-two-insurgents-killed-in-clash-with-security-forces-in-pattani/

 

Neighbour murdered in Phetchaburi over claims of infidelity
by Neill Fronde 

 

A man brutally murdered his neighbour over accusations of infidelity. (via KhaoSod)
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A small, peaceful community was shocked when a man brutally murdered his neighbour. The attack took place in the victim’s bed, where he was bludgeoned to death with an iron hoe.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303833-neighbour-murdered-in-phetchaburi-over-claims-of-infidelity/

 

Thailand’s OTP takes the high road for Andaman tourism boost
by of Mitch Connor

 

Koh Mook tropical Island in the Andaman Sea in Thailand, tropical beach with white sand and turqouse colored ocean with coconut palm trees. Picture courtesy of AP.

 

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) in Thailand recently announced a forthcoming impact study concerning a proposed coastal road project linking the provinces of Ranong and Satun to boost Andaman tourism.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303834-thailand’s-otp-takes-the-high-road-for-andaman-tourism-boost/

 

Changan Auto selects Thailand as an EV production base
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Changan Automobile, one of the four biggest automakers in China, has selected Thailand to become a base for electric vehicle production. The company is committing 8.8 billion baht in the first phase of its investment and plans to introduce its EVs in Thailand by year-end.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303835-changan-auto-selects-thailand-as-an-ev-production-base/

 

New Thai police chief, Thailand 'Riviera', dodgy amulets and more big snakes : Tim Newton Today - August 17

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303836-new-thai-police-chief-thailand-riviera-dodgy-amulets-and-more-big-snakes-tim-newton-today-august-17/

 

Calamari calamity: Squid vendor cart-wiped on Pattaya street by pickup truck
by Top 

 

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News sees vendor knocked over on the road next to his food cart.

 

In an unfortunate event spurring questions about road safety, a squid vendor riding her food cart was struck by a speeding pickup truck on a bustling street of Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303837-calamari-calamity-squid-vendor-cart-wiped-on-pattaya-street-by-pickup-truck/

 

Lampang woman wins 100,000 baht lottery, credits six-year faith in revered Kai Kaew
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

A woman from Lampang, northern Thailand, elatedly claimed 100,000 baht in lottery winnings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303838-lampang-woman-wins-100000-baht-lottery-credits-six-year-faith-in-revered-kai-kaew/

 

Again! Young Man Injured After Shoe Gets Stuck In Escalator
by TNR Staff

 

The shoe trapped in the escalator at a famous Pathum Thani shopping mall. Photo: Naewna

 

JUST weeks after after a female passenger’s left leg was severed till the knee upon being swallowed by a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport a young man working for a convenience store located in a popular department store in Pathum Thani injured his right leg after his shoe got stuck in an escalator there, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Aug. 17).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303839-again-young-man-injured-after-shoe-gets-stuck-in-escalator/

 

House Speaker calls legal team meeting ahead of next PM vote

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai House Speaker will meet with a legal team ahead of the next Prime Ministerial endorsement vote, following the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of a petition related to the previous candidate’s nomination.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303840-house-speaker-calls-legal-team-meeting-ahead-of-next-pm-vote/

 

UPDATE

 

Man kidnaps and murders 5 year old boy in Chiang Mai
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ เชียงใหม่นิวส์ Chiang Mai News ข่าวเชียงใหม่

Police arrested a man who kidnapped a five year old boy from a school in the northern province of Chiang Mai and murdered him. The claimed motive behind the murder was revenge after a romantic relationship ended.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303815-shocking-discovery-kindergarten-boys-barbaric-murder-shocks-chiang-mai-community/?do=findComment&comment=18281528

 

Gang violence escalates in Samut Prakan: Three teens stabbed and shot on Canal Road
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of ก๊วก สมุทรปราการ Facebook

 

Gang violence once again rocked the Bangkok community last night after a large group of teenagers used firearms and knives to launch an attack on rivals causing three individuals injury.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303842-gang-violence-escalates-in-samut-prakan-three-teens-stabbed-and-shot-on-canal-road/

 

Thai Industries Sentiment Index drop to lowest level in 10 months
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK(NNT) - The delay to the formation of the new government amid high levels of household debt, living costs, and interests as well as a slowdown in exports have resulted in the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) dropping to its lowest level in 10 months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303843-thai-industries-sentiment-index-drop-to-lowest-level-in-10-months/

 

Man arrested for brutally assaulting victim, leading to blindness and skull injury
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ น้าหนวดนิวส์

 

Police arrested one of two suspects who brutally assaulted a victim, which left him blind and with a severe skull injury. The second suspect, reported to be a youth, is on the run.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303845-man-arrested-for-brutally-assaulting-victim-leading-to-blindness-and-skull-injury/

 

Monsoon madness: Bangkok braces for a rainfall check
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

Picture courtesy of Tasos Mansour, Unsplash

 

The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) today issued a strong warning regarding the southwest monsoon, anticipating heavy rainfall in 41 provinces, including Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303846-monsoon-madness-bangkok-braces-for-a-rainfall-check/

 

Brutal assault on Udon Thani schoolgirl triggers national outrage and cries for justice
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of SiamRath.

 

A 13 year old schoolgirl was subjected to a brutal assault at a school in Udon Thani, instigated by jealous animosities over a schoolboy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303847-brutal-assault-on-udon-thani-schoolgirl-triggers-national-outrage-and-cries-for-justice/

 

Cutting ties: Hunt ongoing for Thai man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend at beauty salon
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ มานิตย์ สนับบุญ

Rabophai Police Station officers are hunting for a Thai man who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend yesterday in her beauty salon in Prachin Buri, central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303850-cutting-ties-hunt-ongoing-for-thai-man-accused-of-murdering-ex-girlfriend-at-beauty-salon/

 

Arabian Tourist Killed, Two Others Injured in Pattaya Motorbike Accident
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An Arabian tourist was killed when his high-powered motorbike collided with another on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya around midnight on Thursday, August 17th. Two other people were seriously injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303854-arabian-tourist-killed-two-others-injured-in-pattaya-motorbike-accident/