THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 June 2024

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Senator demands probe into Buriram election irregularities

 

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The Election Commission (EC) was urged to fast-track an investigation into suspected irregularities in the provincial-level Senate elections held over the weekend, particularly in Buriram where certain candidates received an unexpectedly high number of votes from their peers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330070-senator-demands-probe-into-buriram-election-irregularities/

 

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Lop Buri Steps Up Efforts to Manage Macaque Monkey Population

 

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Authorities in Lop Buri province are set to amplify efforts to manage the problematic macaque population, with a focus on areas around historic landmarks such as Phra Prang Sam Yot and Phra Kan Shrine. Lop Buri's mayor, Chamroen Salacheep, has announced plans to extend the operation, which was formerly contained within downtown regions, as soon as more enclosures for captured monkeys are available.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330071-lop-buri-steps-up-efforts-to-manage-macaque-monkey-population/

 

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Boats Stolen by Oil Smugglers Recovered by Police

 

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In Songkhla, authorities have retrieved three stolen fishing boats that had been modified to smuggle diesel. The boats, stolen from a pier in Chon Buri the previous week, were found near Malaysia but were devoid of the 330,000 litres of illegal fuel they had been transporting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330072-boats-stolen-by-oil-smugglers-recovered-by-police/

 

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Malaysian Polygamists Getting Married in Thailand

 

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Southern regions in Thailand have become a favorite spot for Malaysian men who opt for multiple marriages in ceremonial rites. The Narathiwat Islamic Religious Council in Thailand reportedly hosts approximately 30 marriage ceremonies for Malaysian couples every month, according to a report by Bernama news agency. Couples usually hail from nearby Malaysian states like Kelantan and Terengganu, but also from farther places like Kuala Lumpur.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330073-malaysian-polygamists-getting-married-in-thailand/

 

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56 Individuals from Burma Detained in Kanchanaburi for Illegally Entering Thailand

 

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On June 18, 2024, Thai authorities apprehended 56 Burmese individuals for illegally crossing into Thailand via Sangkhlaburi, Kanchanaburi. The Sangkhlaburi police, immigration officers, and associated units were summoned following an anonymous tip-off about a large group of Burmese navigating through the wooded areas along Road 323 to bypass a local police checkpoint.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330076-56-individuals-from-burma-detained-in-kanchanaburi-for-illegally-entering-thailand/

 

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Seized counterfeit pet medicines valued at B84m

 

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The police have confiscated counterfeit animal drugs valued at over 84 million baht from two significant gang networks during operations in the provinces of Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330077-seized-counterfeit-pet-medicines-valued-at-b84m/

 

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Hearing on Petition Against PM Srettha Slated for July 10 by Charter Court

 

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The Charter Court has scheduled July 10 as the initial hearing date for a petition filed by 40 previous senators. They accuse Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of breaching the Constitution by appointing Phichit Chuenban to the role of PM Office Minister, even after he served prison time. If the court decides in the petitioners' favor, Srettha could lose his Prime Minister role. However, he contends that the appointment was lawful. Srettha, currently on sick leave due to COVID-19, is the fifth Prime Minister to face trial by the Constitutional Court since its establishment in 1997.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1330080-hearing-on-petition-against-pm-srettha-slated-for-july-10-by-charter-court/

 

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