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US military to investigate 2022 loss of Sukhothai corvette vessel

 

The US-built Sukhothai Rattanakosin-class corvette vessel

 

The Navy is to let the US military to investigate the cause of the sinking of the US-built Sukhothai Rattanakosin-class corvette vessel in the seas off Prachuap Khiri Khan province in December of 2022, as requested by the Joint US Military Advisory Group Thailand (JUSMAGTHAI), Admiral Adung Phan-iam, commander-in-chief of the RTN, said today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318124-us-military-to-investigate-2022-loss-of-sukhothai-corvette-vessel/

 

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Pita warns Phuket may become a garbage hell if not addressed

 

 

Taking to the floor of parliament for the first time in six months, Move Forward party-list MP Pita Limjaroenrat talked about the garbage problems in Phuket and Samut Prakan provinces, with a stern warning that Phuket could be renamed one day by tourists as “a haven full of garbage” if the problem cannot be resolved quickly and effectively.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318125-pita-warns-phuket-may-become-a-garbage-hell-if-not-addressed/

 

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Visiting German leader commends Thai court on Pita’s shareholding case

 

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L) meets with Pita Limjaroenrat, opposition politician from the Move Forward party, for talks. Pita’s progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) was the surprise winner of the parliamentary elections in May 2023, but he was not elected head of government. //dpa

 

Visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says that the Thai Constitutional Court’s decision to acquit the former Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat of violating electoral law sends a message to the international community and serves as a conciliatory signal domestically.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318126-visiting-german-leader-commends-thai-court-on-pita’s-shareholding-case/

 

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PM Discusses Economic Reinvention and Challenges

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - He discussed the recent official visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Thailand, describing it as a positive sign, while adding that political stability must go hand in hand with human rights, as these are issues that the international community pays attention to, not just trade alone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318128-pm-discusses-economic-reinvention-and-challenges/

 

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DPM Anutin Addresses Security Measures on Educational and Governmental Premises

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, stated regarding every educational institution, agency, and local area, including Bangkok, that each place has its administrators and directors for management already in place. He emphasized that it is not the responsibility of personnel or administrative police to constantly monitor and protect these areas. In case of incidents, the police can be notified to proceed according to the law.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318129-dpm-anutin-addresses-security-measures-on-educational-and-governmental-premises/

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German President Praises Thailand's Democratic Progress

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Steinmeier remarked that this period is a significant time for Thailand, which is becoming more free and democratic, as evidenced by its elections. This reflects Thailand's stable foundation in democratic practices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318131-german-president-praises-thailands-democratic-progress/

 

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Whooping cough spreading among children in 3 southern provinces

 

 

Whooping cough (pertussis) is spreading among small children in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces, with more than 1,000 cases being recorded so far. Of these, seven have died.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318132-whooping-cough-spreading-among-children-in-3-southern-provinces/

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Buriram Marathon 2024 Gears Up for Grand Opening on January 27

 

 

BURIRAM (NNT) - Governor of Buriram province Narucha Kosacivilize, along with the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Buriram Office, the Athletic Association of Thailand Patron: His Majesty the King, and local residents, warmly welcome runners from around the world who will be participating in the Buriram Marathon 2024. The grand event is set to kick off on January 27, featuring a globally recognized Gold Label marathon, and this marathon is also the world's first Gold Label night run.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318133-buriram-marathon-2024-gears-up-for-grand-opening-on-january-27/

 

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Tourist Van Overturns in Pattaya, Driver Reveals Peculiar Cause

 

 

A late-night incident on January 25th, 2024, saw a tourist van overturn in Pattaya, leaving the driver with minor injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318135-tourist-van-overturns-in-pattaya-driver-reveals-peculiar-cause/

 

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New rail service linking Bangkok and Vientiane kicking off soon

 

PHOTO: Go World Travel

 

The State Railway of Thailand will soon introduce a new service all the way between Bangkok and the Laotian capital Vientiane. Trials of the service will get underway next month, with the service expected to launch in April.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318136-new-rail-service-linking-bangkok-and-vientiane-kicking-off-soon/

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Thailand plays no role in organizing US-China Talks : spokesperson

 

 

Thailand is pleased to have served as the venue for a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan who will meet to discuss about US-China ties and Taiwan issues, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachok today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318156-thailand-plays-no-role-in-organizing-us-china-talks-spokesperson/

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Pita unveils the Move Forward party’s strategic roadmap for 2024

 

 

Move Forward party’s advisory chairman Pita Limjaroenrat has today unveiled the party’s strategic roadmap for this year, which includes its six major agenda items, or “Big bangs”, the party’s performance in parliament and within the party, which can be measured using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the party’s push for the passage of 47 bills.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318158-pita-unveils-the-move-forward-party’s-strategic-roadmap-for-2024/

 

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