Pheu Thai Party’s unique political partnership faces public disapproval: Survey

 

Leader of Bhumjaithai Party Anutin Charnvirakul, left, shakes hands with Leader of Pheu Thai Party Chonlanan Srikaew during a press conference announcing a coalition party in Bangkok, Monday, August 7. Picture courtesy of AP.

 

A recent telephone survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) revealed significant disapproval of the Pheu Thai Party‘s plan to form a special government in collaboration with its political adversaries, Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation (UTN) parties.

 

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Thailand sees 17% boost in foreign investment, hitting 58.9 billion baht in 7 months

 

Foreign investment in Thailand is up 17% ao far this year. (via Kee Hong)

 

Thailand saw a 17% increase in foreign investment, reaching 58.9 billion baht in the first seven months of this year. The announcement was made yesterday by Rachada Dhnadirek, the deputy government spokeswoman.

 

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Korat’s Non Sa-at Forest Temple unveils captivating Hell Tour

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Located in Korat, the notable Non Sa-at Forest Temple, also known as Karma Base Forest Temple, launched an intriguing Hell Tour. The initiative aims to educate visitors about the concept of karma and encourage them to fear wrongdoings, prompting a shift towards good deeds.

 

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Man stumbles upon wife’s dead body, suspicion lingers in Chon Buri

 

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The suspicious death of a woman rocked the local community in Chon Buri province after a man found his wife’s dead body by a roadside.

 

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Man tells police his son was murdered, stuffed in a wardrobe. But was he?

 

A man told police his son had been murdered and stuffed into a wardrobe, but the wardrobe was empty. (via KhaoSod)

 

Police were called to the home where a grizzly murder took place… or did it? In Chachoengsao province, a father claimed his son had been murdered and placed inside a wardrobe in a room of a neighbouring house. When police and rescue teams investigated the case, the situation turned out to be a bit more perplexing.

 

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Food delivery rider’s water incident leads to physical assault

 

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A food delivery rider physically assaulted a Thai woman on a road in the northern province of Chaing Rai after she reportedly complained he splashed her with water.

 

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Srettha says he had to eat his words so Pheu Thai can form a government

 

 

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin said today (Monday) that he has had to renege on promises he made during the election campaign, namely that his party would not partner with either Palang Pracharath or United Thai Nation.

 

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Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook over Fake Ads and Scams

 

 

In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand’s Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to shut down Facebook in Thailand for allegedly failing to take action on numerous scams, frauds, and fake ads created by users.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304245-thailand’s-digital-minister-seeking-court-order-to-shut-down-facebook-over-fake-ads-and-scams/

 

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