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.

 

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

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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.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304229-pheu-thai-party’s-unique-political-partnership-faces-public-disapproval-survey/

Thaksin will be “escorted from plane to prison” when he arrives Tuesday

 

Facebook/Thaksin Shinawatra

 

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra will be arrested as soon as he lands tomorrow, August 22, according to officials who say outstanding arrest warrants and the result of convictions during his exile will be executed when he steps foot in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304218-thaksin-will-be-“escorted-from-plane-to-prison”-when-he-arrives-tuesday/

Thaksin’s Name Not Listed On Private Jets Arriving at Don Mueang
by TNR Staff

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss/ former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s image overlaid on that of Don Mueang Airport building. Credit: Matichon

 

WHILE four private aircraft have officially requested permission to land and park at Mjets Ltd.’s private passenger terminal within Don Mueang Airport tomorrow (Aug. 22), Pheu Thai Party de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s name is not listed among the passengers arriving on all four private airplanes, Matichon newspaper and Sanook.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304256-thaksin’s-name-not-listed-on-private-jets-arriving at-don-mueang/

 

Police concerned for Thaksin’s safety on Tuesday after he lands at Don Mueang and is arrested
by News Desk

 

General Damrongsak Kittiprapas briefs reporters on Monday ahead of a historic day for Thailand as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to arrive back at Don Mueang Airport at 9.30 am on a private jet flying from Singapore. He will later be taken to the Supreme Court before being incarcerated at Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

The Thai police chief, General Damrongsak Kittiprapas, on Monday, confirmed that his forces were ready to deal with the imminent return to Thailand of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after over 15 years in exile.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304257-police-concerned-for-thaksin’s-safety-on-tuesday-after-he-lands-at-don-mueang-and-is-arrested/

 

Pattaya Apartment Fire Forces Residents to Flee, No Injuries
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Several residents of an apartment complex in Pattaya were forced to leave their cozy rooms at night on Sunday, August 20th, when a fire suddenly erupted.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304258-pattaya-apartment-fire-forces-residents-to-flee-no-injuries/

 

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Allegedly Alcohol Addicted Woman Runs Away from House and Dies in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A Thai woman passed away in front of her husband after she ran away from her house in Pattaya in the early morning of Monday, August 21st. Her husband said the woman was sick and addicted to alcohol.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304232-man-stumbles-upon-wife’s-dead-body-suspicion-lingers-in-chon-buri/?do=findComment&comment=18291975

 

Retired College Teacher Injured in Pattaya Double-Sedan Crash
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — A retired Thai college teacher was injured in a car crash on Khaotalo Road early Monday morning, August 21st. The crash involved a sedan that collided with the teacher’s car, leaving two people injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304260-retired-college-teacher-injured-in-pattaya-double-sedan-crash/

 

UPDATE: American Tourist Apologizes After Viral Cannabis Smoke Stunt on Bangla Road in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Patong – A 49-year-old American tourist apologized after a video clip of him using a machine to blow cannabis smoke across Bangla Road went viral on social media, leading to intense debate around cannabis and cannabis rules and regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304261-update-american-tourist-apologizes-after-viral-cannabis-smoke-stunt-on-bangla-road-in-phuket/

 

Sixteen College Students Rescued After Being Stuck in Phuket University Elevator
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Sixteen students were rescued after an elevator’s door was unable to be opened for about half an hour at a university in Mueang Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304262-sixteen-college-students-rescued-after-being-stuck-in-phuket-university-elevator/

 

23 year old graduate reports train harassment incident to police
by Neill Fronde

 

A woman suffered harassment from an alleged rail official during a train commute. (via KhaoSod). Image via KhaoSod.

 

A recent graduate has reported harassment from an alleged rail official aboard a train to Bang Mun Nak Police Station. The woman, 23 year old Punyanuch is seeking justice for an incident that took place on August 15.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304263-23-year-old-graduate-reports-train-harassment-incident-to-police/

 

Chiang Rai police seize nearly two million meth pills in major drug bust
by Neill Fronde

 

Two raids netting 2 million meth pills are the latest in a crackdown in Chiang Rai that has seized over 90 million doses since last October. (via KhaoSod). Image via Khaosod

 

In a massive crackdown on drug trafficking, Chiang Rai Police Force seized nearly two million meth pills in two major cases. From October 1, 2022, to July 19, 2023, the Region 5 Provincial Police intercepted more than 90 million meth pills and confiscated property worth 453 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304264-chiang-rai-police-seize-nearly-two-million-meth-pills-in-major-drug-bust/

 

Horrific Accident: Trailer Collides with Motorcycles, 3 Dead

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A horrifying accident occurred as a trailer crashed into motorcycles, resulting in the death of three teenagers on Highway 22, Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304265-horrific-accident-trailer-collides-with-motorcycles-3-dead/

 

Car Crashes into Barrier, Flips Over; Minor Injuries

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

In an incident at 04:00 AM on August 22, 2566, Lieutenant Colonel Chonlawit Atthiphan, Deputy Head of Pattaya City Police Station, was informed about a car accident involving a sports car that crashed into a barrier and flipped over.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304266-car-crashes-into-barrier-flips-over-minor-injuries/

 

More Than Half The Senators Likely To Vote Srettha For PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

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

 

MORE THAN HALF the senators will likely vote in support of Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister Srettha Thavisin today (Aug.22), according to a source associated with senatorial whips.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304267-more-than-half-the-senators-likely-to-vote-srettha-for-pm/

 

Heavy rainfall forecast across Thailand with thunderstorms in 70% of regions
by Nattapong Westwood

 

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for today, forecasting heavy rainfall across the Northern, Northeastern, Central, and Eastern regions, as well as Bangkok, with a likelihood of up to 70% in some areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304269-heavy-rainfall-forecast-across-thailand-with-thunderstorms-in-70-of-regions/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday 22 August 2023
 

 

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Thaksin's private jet in Bangkok

 

Thaksin's private plane has landed in Thailand.

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's private plane has landed in Thailand. At Don Mueang Airport in the area of the Private Aircraft Passenger Terminal (Mjets), the masses waited to see their faces for the first time in 17 years. (Thairath)

Thaksin Has Arrived At Don Mueang Airport
by TNR Staff

 

PHEU THAI Party boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s private airplane Gulf Stream G650 landed at Don Mueang Airport at 9.05 a.m. this morning (Aug. 22) after taking  taking off from Seletar Airport, Singapore, at 7 a.m., Naewna newspaper quoted Flightradar website as saying moments after the airplane touched down.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304290-thaksin-has-arrived-at-don-mueang-airport/

 

Thaksin’s arrival. Another attempt to elect a new Thai PM : Tim Newton Today - August 22

 

 

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Heartbreak at nursery: Thai mother seeks justice for baby’s tragic death
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Channel 3.

 

A Thai mother is seeking justice following the tragic death of her three month old baby, who passed away after being left at a nursery in Bangkok for approximately nine hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304293-heartbreak-at-nursery-thai-mother-seeks-justice-for-baby’s-tragic-death/

 

Police Convoy Escorts "Thaksin" to Court, Red-Shirt Supporters Await Encouragement

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

At around 10:20 am, a police convoy led "Thaksin" to the courthouse as a crowd of red-shirted supporters stood waiting for encouragement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304290-thaksin-has-arrived-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18292900

 

Thaksin happily reunites with family
 

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted photos taken inside Don Muang airport VIP suite on Tuesday, showing her father, Thaksin, together with all of his children, grandchildren and in-laws.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304290-thaksin-has-arrived-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18292910