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Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara Steps Down as Foreign Minister

 

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Foreign Minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, has announced his resignation from his post without revealing the specific reasons, except saying he wants to "uphold his principles". His resignation coincides with a cabinet reshuffle published in the Royal Gazette, which leads to his demotion from the deputy premiership but keeps him in the foreign minister role.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326163-parnpree-bahiddha-nukara-steps-down-as-foreign-minister/

 

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Prime Minister Apologizes to Panpree and Promises to Take Responsibility for Consequences

 

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Today, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that he will bear all consequences of his decision to sack Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara from his post as the deputy prime minister. This decision led to Parnpree stepping down as the foreign minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326163-parnpree-bahiddha-nukara-steps-down-as-foreign-minister/?do=findComment&comment=18877757

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Amnesty International Condemns Thailand's Human Rights Violations

 

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Amnesty International has criticized Thailand's human rights record, calling it "poor." It urged the Thai government to dismiss all charges against young protestors. In its report, The State of the World’s Human Rights: April 2024, Amnesty status that despite a change in leadership, the children's rights in the country continue to be marginalized especially for those involved in protests against the government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326167-amnesty-international-condemns-thailands-human-rights-violations/

 

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Major power outage expected on the southern side of Phuket Town tomorrow

 

 

A major power outage is set to affect a large part of southern Phuket Town tomorrow, as confirmed by the Provincial Electricity Authority of Phuket (PEA Phuket). The power cuts will be from 9 am to 4.30 pm and are part of regular maintenance work by the power company.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326169-major-power-outage-expected-on-the-southern-side-of-phuket-town-tomorrow/

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Foreigner uses bolt cutters to take off wheel lock from motorcycle - Video

 

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Internet users are upset with a foreign man who signaled a bystander to keep silent as he used bolt cutters to remove a police lock from his illegally parked motorbike.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326171-foreigner-uses-bolt-cutters-to-take-off-wheel-lock-from-motorcycle-video/

 

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Thailand's Cabinet Reshuffle Fuels Possibility for Marijuana Reform

 

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A cabinet shake-up by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may lead to significant amendments to the cannabis bill. This comes after former Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin replaced Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326172-thailands-cabinet-reshuffle-fuels-possibility-for-marijuana-reform/

 

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Investigation underway after finding human remains in a eucalyptus forest in Thailand

 

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A man's head and several scattered body parts, believed to belong to a 36-year-old person named Lamotu, were recently discovered in a eucalyptus forest in Chon Buri Province, Thailand. Lamotu was reported missing 10 days before. The horrifying discovery was made around 11 am by a team of about 50 of Lamotu's co-workers. Although they had previously searched the same area without success, this time they made the grim find.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326173-investigation-underway-after-finding-human-remains-in-a-eucalyptus-forest-in-thailand/

 

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German Tourist Charged 1,000 Baht for Parking SUV on Phuket Beach

 

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A German tourist, known only as Simoen, found himself in trouble after his Ford Everest SUV was spotted on Ley Phang Beach, Phuket. The Bangkok-registered vehicle was seized by authorities and he was fined 1,000 baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326174-german-tourist-charged-1000-baht-for-parking-suv-on-phuket-beach/

 

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Nine-year-old Thai dancing sensation mesmerizes audience with performance

 

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A nine-year-old boy from Thailand, fondly known as "Nong Che," has taken the internet by storm with his impressive dance skills. He demonstrated his prowess alongside local popular singer, Longan Hai Thongkham, and her dance team at Pholview Restaurant in Ratchaburi Province. Since then, a video recording of his performance has quickly gone viral on social media.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326185-nine-year-old-thai-dancing-sensation-mesmerizes-audience-with-performance/

 

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Despite His Age, Thai Man Continues to Sell Traditional Isaan Instruments on Jomtien Beach

 

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Despite being 79, at an age when many are enjoying retirement, Mr. Wichai Kaewinthrathi, known as Uncle Wichai, is a familiar face on Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach. He brightens peoples' days by selling traditional Isaan music and instruments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326186-despite-his-age-thai-man-continues-to-sell-traditional-isaan-instruments-on-jomtien-beach/

 

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Fatal Accident Claims Life of Big Bike Rider in Chonburi

 

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A man from Thailand died after his motorcycle crashed into a bridge railing in Chonburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326188-fatal-accident-claims-life-of-big-bike-rider-in-chonburi/

 

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