THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 7 August 2024

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On August 7, 2024, Thailand's Constitutional Court is set to give a definitive judgement on the request of the Election Commission to disband the Move Forward Party (MFP). This follows a complaint made by Thirayuth Suwankaesoorn against the MFP's campaigning to change Section 112 of the Penal Code.

 

Thailand's Constitutional Court to Decide on Move Forward Party's Dissolution on August

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334824-thailands-constitutional-court-to-decide-on-move-forward-partys-dissolution-on-august-7/

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Thai Police Commission Validates Decision to Dismiss Police General Surachate Hakparn

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

On August 6, 2024, Thawatchai Thaikhiew, a deputy spokesperson of the Police Civil Service Commission (PCSC), shared on Facebook that the dismissal of Police General Surachate Hakparn, also known as "Big Joke," was upheld. Hakparn was earlier suspended from his duties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334823-thai-police-commission-validates-decision-to-dismiss-police-general-surachate-hakpar/

 

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Ex-Red-Shirt Leader Jatuporn Jailed for Security Breach

 

Jatuporn Prompan. File photo courtesy: Bright TV

 

Former leader of the Red-Shirt movement, Jatuporn Prompan, has been sentenced to five years in prison for compromising national security.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334842-ex-red-shirt-leader-jatuporn-jailed-for-security-breach/

 

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Foreign Envoys Criticised for 'Undiplomatic Meeting' with Thai Opposition'

 

Foreign envoys. Photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Former Democratic MPs have criticised a recent meeting between core members of Thailand's Move Forward party and foreign envoys as diplomatically inappropriate and an attempt to interfere in Thailand’s internal affairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334843-foreign-envoys-criticised-for-undiplomatic-meeting-with-thai-opposition/

 

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Tourists Safe After Going Missing In Tham Nam Thalu cave

 

 

Officials have launched a rescue operation and have successfully located 23 people, however, one guide is still missing, and the authorities are intensifying their search.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334846-missing-tourist-safe-after-going-missing-in-tham-nam-thalu-cave/

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday 7 August 2024
 

 

Thailand’s Constitutional Court will rule  today on whether the Move Forward Party should be dissolved after it proposed to amend the les Majeste law.. A petition to the court requested the party’s dissolution and a 10-year ban on political activity by its executives, including former chief Pita Lim-jaroenrat. Move Forward won the most seats in last years election, but was blocked from taking power and now heads the opposition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334849-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-7-august-2024/

 

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Tesla Cancels Plan for EV Factory in Thailand

 

Tesla factory. File photo courtesy: The Nation

 

Electric vehicle giant Tesla has scrapped its plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Thailand. This development comes as part of a broader strategic shift impacting their global expansion plans outside of key hubs in China, the U.S., and Germany.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334850-tesla-cancels-plan-for-ev-factory-in-thailand/

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Minister clarifies tax concerns for digital wallet programme
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat insists that sales data from stores participating in the digital wallet programme will not be submitted to the Revenue Department, but stores must file taxes if their sales increase significantly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334852-minister-clarifies-tax-concerns-for-digital-wallet-programme/

 

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Thailand construction contract mismanagement leads to big loss
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of @StateauditThai on X

Inefficient management of construction contracts in Thailand during the 2023 fiscal year led to financial losses exceeding 30 billion baht, according to a spokesperson from the State Audit Office (SAO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334853-thailand-construction-contract-mismanagement-leads-to-big-loss/

 

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Phuket Airport Power Outage Sparks Investigation

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Phuket International Airport suffered a temporary power outage yesterday, causing minor disruptions for passengers. The incident was attributed to a fault in the Provincial Electricity Authority’s (PEA) transmission system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334854-phuket-airport-power-outage-sparks-investigation/

 

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PM Lauds Digital Wallet Registration Accomplishment

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. File photo courtesy: NNT

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin commended the collaborative efforts of both government and private sector entities on Sunday, 4th August, for efficiently managing the registration process for the 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334855-pm-lauds-digital-wallet-registration-accomplishment/

 

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Wild elephant found dead from electrocution in Ranong sanctuary
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A wild elephant was found dead from electrocution at the radar hill in the Thungraya-Nasak Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranong province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334856-wild-elephant-found-dead-from-electrocution-in-ranong-sanctuary/

 

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Kuwaiti Man Crashes into Thai Riders in Motorcycle Accident

 

Photo via Facebook: หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา

 

In the early hours of yesterday morning, a Kuwaiti man riding a motorcycle against the traffic flow in Pattaya collided with another motorcycle carrying four Thai individuals, resulting in serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334857-kuwaiti-man-crashes-into-thai-riders-in-motorcycle-mishap/

 

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Mystery Deepens: Missing British Man Boarded Flight from Thailand

 

Simon's sister (right) believes he boarded a plane to Helsinki

 

The riddle around Simon Robinson's disappearance has thickened. Simon, 27, was last seen in Thailand and due to fly home on 26th July. His sister, Sarah Robinson Dale, disclosed he had indeed boarded a flight to Helsinki, Finland, shifting the search significantly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334858-mystery-deepens-missing-british-man-boarded-flight-from-thailand/

 

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PM Srettha vows no interference in MFP court ruling
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that the government will refrain from interfering with the judicial process regarding the potential dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP). The Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule on the matter today, August 7.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334861-pm-srettha-vows-no-interference-in-mfp-court-ruling/

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American father reunites with Thai daughter after 48 years apart
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

A 72 year old American man, travelled across the globe to reunite with his Thai daughter after being separated for 48 years. With assistance from a friend with a Thai wife and a renowned hotel owner in Nang Rong, Buriram, the father and daughter finally met, embracing each other with tears of joy.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334871-american-father-reunites-with-thai-daughter-after-48-years-apart/

 

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Thailand cracks down on counterfeit engine parts and shampoos

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property teamed up with the Economic Crime Suppression Division and representatives from several companies to crack down on counterfeit engine parts and shampoos. Officials seized 12,183 items, worth over 10 million baht, in an operation aimed at protecting consumers from dangerous, substandard products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334903-thailand-cracks-down-on-counterfeit-engine-parts-and-shampoos/

 

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Inmate charged with sexual assault in Bang Kwang Central Prison

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A prisoner in Bang Kwang Central Prison has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a fellow inmate. Despite reporting the incident to prison staff, no action was initially taken, leading to further harassment and severe emotional distress for the victim.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334904-inmate-charged-with-sexual-assault-in-bang-kwang-central-prison/

 

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Thai police seize 5 million baht worth of vaping products in Bangkok

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Thai police dismantled a major online vaping operation, seizing over 24,000 items from a townhouse in Din Daeng, Bangkok. Officers described it as the largest bust of its kind this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334905-thai-police-seize-5-million-baht-worth-of-vaping-products-in-bangkok/

 

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Massage therapist assaulted and robbed in Pattaya cassava field

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A massage therapist was lured into a cassava field, assaulted, and robbed by an assailant, with the victim hiding in the grass until dawn before seeking help. The incident occurred yesterday, August 6, at 8.05am, with the victim filing a complaint at Nong Prue Police Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334906-massage-therapist-assaulted-and-robbed-in-pattaya-cassava-field/

 

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Three insurgents killed in Pattani clash with security forces

 

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Security forces in Thailand’s southern province of Pattani engaged in a fierce clash with a group of insurgents in the Khlong Chang area, resulting in three insurgents being killed. This incident follows a sequence of violent events linked to the insurgents over several years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334907-three-insurgents-killed-in-pattani-clash-with-security-forces/

 

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Elderly Thai Woman Murdered and Robbed at Home in Chiang Rai

 

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A murderer is on the run after killing a 71-year-old Thai woman in her home in Chiang Rai, a northern province, and making off with her gold necklace.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334908-elderly-thai-woman-murdered-and-robbed-at-home-in-chiang-rai/

 

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Beauty Queen Surrenders for Promoting Illegal Gambling Websites

 

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A beauty queen from Ratchaburi surrendered herself to the authorities after realizing she was breaking the law by promoting gambling websites. Her actions highlight the need for influencers and freelancers to carefully evaluate their work activities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334909-beauty-queen-surrenders-for-promoting-illegal-gambling-websites/

 

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Thai woman wonders about paying friend for regular work lifts

 

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A lady from Thailand recently took to an online forum to ask if it was correct to financially compensate her friend for giving her a lift to work during heavy rainfall. The woman was unsure if the 100 baht she paid for each journey for fuel was above board and was perplexed about the etiquette surrounding this situation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334910-thai-woman-wonders-about-paying-friend-for-regular-work-lifts/

 

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Move Forward Party dissolved, leaders banned for 10 years - video

 

Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP

 

The Constitutional Court of Thailand today announced a verdict to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP) over their efforts to reform the lese majeste law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Law, and ban the managing executives of the party for 10 years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334911-move-forward-party-dissolved-leaders-banned-for-10-years-video/

 

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Client Accidentally Leaves Gold Worth 1.6 Million Baht at Chachoengsao Car Wash

 

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An individual accidentally left behind 40 baht worth of gold in their car at a Chachoengsao car wash. The incident caused panic when the customer couldn't find the gold at their residence. The car wash owner narrated the wavering moment via a Facebook post and also uncovered the substantial worth of the gold.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334914-client-accidentally-leaves-gold-worth-16-million-baht-at-chachoengsao-car-wash/

 

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Japanese Man Who Went Missing Four Years Ago Found Dead in Thailand

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

A Japanese man who disappeared four years ago was reportedly found dead due to sickness. His body was discovered in Chiang Mai, a province located in Northern Thailand, and currently remains at a local hospital.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334744-mother-seeks-help-after-sons-4-year-disappearance-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=19128652

 

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Thailand takes off with green aviation: SAF guidelines

 

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Thailand’s Energy Ministry is poised to unveil groundbreaking guidelines on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the final quarter of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334915-thailand-takes-off-with-green-aviation-saf-guidelines/

 

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PM Srettha denies rumoured bribes to MFP MPs

 

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Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vehemently denies knowing anything about the explosive rumours circulating about attempts to bribe Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs to switch allegiances.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334916-pm-srettha-denies-rumoured-bribes-to-mfp-mps/

 

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School Van Accident in Northern Thailand Takes Young Student's Life

 

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A young female student lost her life in a tragic school van accident in Northern Thailand's Nan province, leaving her family devastated and raising questions about existing safety protocols.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334918-school-van-accident-in-northern-thailand-takes-young-students-life/