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Before going to take oath of office at Dusit Royal Palace on September 5, Prime Minister Srettha arrived at Government House in his new Lexus LM 350h Executive saloon, causing many to wonder whether he will use it as his official vehicle.

 

PM Srettha agrees to use bullet-proof Mecedes-Benz

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305810-pm-srettha-agrees-to-use-bullet-proof-mecedes-benz/

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Move Forward MP falsely accused of stealing food from parliament

 

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Parliament has, for a long time, provided free meals for parliamentary officials, MPs and senators, but public attention has been drawn to alleged irregularities by an MP, from the Bhumjaithai party, who took a photo of Move Forward MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn taking home some food from the canteen.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305827-move-forward-mp-falsely-accused-of-stealing-food-from-parliament/

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Fire Causes Severe Damage to Pattaya Floating Market, Estimated 50 Million Baht of Damages
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Pattaya – A severe fire has damaged the Four Regions Floating Market in which the total cost of damages is initially being estimated of at least 50 million baht. The fire is believed to have started at a wooden restroom building. There are no significant injuries or deaths reported as of press time

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/

 

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Patong Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver Fined 500 Baht for Assaulting Indian Passengers
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Patong – A Tuk Tuk taxi driver has been charged and fined 500 baht for attacking his Indian passengers in Patong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305861-patong-tuk-tuk-taxi-driver-fined-500-baht-for-assaulting-indian-passengers/

 

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Foreigners arrested for working without permission

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

In line with the policies of Lt. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas, Chief of the Police Department, to monitor foreigners involved in international crime or misbehavior within Thailand, the Immigration Office, led by Lt. Gen. Phakphum Sapchatchawan, has initiated an investigation in collaboration with local enforcement agencies.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305864-foreigners-arrested-for-working-without-permission/

 

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Teens Suspected of Starting Fire Captured on CCTV

 

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SAMUT PRAKAN - On September 7th, security footage at 01:02 am recorded a teenage boy riding an orange and white Honda PCX motorcycle without a license plate, accompanied by two teenage girls, entering an alley.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305866-teens-suspected-of-starting-fire-captured-on-cctv/

 

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Thai weather forecast: Heavy rain, storms, trouble brewing – stay vigilant
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department warned today there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms, affecting 60% to 80% of areas in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305887-thai-weather-forecast-heavy-rain-storms-trouble-brewing-–-stay-vigilant/

 

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Fire destroys popular Pattaya Floating Market

By Peter Roche

 

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Pattaya’s Floating Market, a popular tourist magnet in Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road, has been burnt to the ground by a fire that broke out last night. Nation Thailand reports that around 1 rai of the 19-rai attraction was totally destroyed in the blaze.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333673

 

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Thai love triangle: Husband denies ‘gay love,’ embraces divorce
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A 64 year old Thai woman accused her 65 year old husband of cheating on her with a young man, adding that her husband refused to divorce her. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305889-thai-love-triangle-husband-denies-‘gay-love’-embraces-divorce/

 

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Cooling clash in Bangkok: Air con proposal met with heated debate
by Mitch Connor 

 

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A proposal to provide classrooms with air conditioning units sparked a heated debate in Bangkok, despite the city’s ongoing concern about PM2.5 safety.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305891-cooling-clash-in-bangkok-air-con-proposal-met-with-heated-debate/

 

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Fire Engulfs Pattaya’s Iconic Floating Market

 

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CHONBURI, Sept 8 (TNA) – A massive fire transformed Pattaya floating market into a sea of flames, with authorities struggling for over three hours to contain the inferno.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333734

 

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Fire partially destroys Pattaya floating market
 

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A forensic team is at the Talad Nam 4 Park in Pattaya today (Friday), to search for clues to the source of a fire on Thursday night which destroyed a section of this floating market, causing damage initially estimated at about 50 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333754

 

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On the right track: Thailand’s new transport minister charts course for infrastructure upgrade
by Mitch Connor 

 

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Newly appointed Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit yesterday committed to enhancing Thailand’s logistics network.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305894-on-the-right-track-thailand’s-new-transport-minister-charts-course-for-infrastructure-upgrade/

 

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TikTok user unjustly tangled in theft web seeks legal aid in Thailand

by Nattapong Westwood

 

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A young Thai TikTok user is seeking legal assistance after finding himself implicated in a theft case. Despite clear evidence of his innocence, he was wrongfully accused due to false claims made by the real culprit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305897-tiktok-user-unjustly-tangled-in-theft-web-seeks-legal-aid-in-thailand/

 

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Thaksin paradox to haunt many
 

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In Parliament, the newly-formed Srettha government stands to face several explosive issues, but the controversial treatment of Thaksin Shinawatra is not one of them. In fact, treacherous as it is, the former prime minister won’t be able to find a better political landscape to come back to.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305898-thaksin-paradox-to-haunt-many/

 

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Royal Irrigation Department prepared for the effects of El Niño

 

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Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department has already taken steps to mitigate the potentially negative effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which is forecast to last into next year, in an effort to limit damage to crops and ensure sufficient water for consumption.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305911-royal-irrigation-department-prepared-for-the-effects-of-el-niño/

 

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Former senator proposes ways to cut energy prices

 

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Former Senator Rosana Tositrakul, a staunch advocate for reform of the energy pricing structure, has proposed a set of measures to cut electricity and fuel prices on a sustainable basis, instead of the short-term remedies expected to be rolled out by the government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305913-former-senator-proposes-ways-to-cut-energy-prices/

 

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New PM visits Khon Kaen to get some grass root opinions

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, accompanied by some members of the Cabinet, met with people in a northeastern province of Khon Kaen today (Friday) and discussed drought problems.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305914-new-pm-visits-khon-kaen-to-get-some-grass-root-opinions/

 

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