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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.

 

Move Forward Party dissolved, leaders banned for 10 years

Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP

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

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Thailand Parliament rejects pornography and sex toy legalisation
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Parliament today rejected the Move Forward Party’s (MFP) proposal to legalise professions related to pornography and the sex toy industry. The decision was based on concerns about explicit advertising and potential violations of Muslim religious principles.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334943-thailand-parliament-rejects-pornography-and-sex-toy-legalisation/

 

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Constitutional Court Insists All Respect Move Forward Party Verdict

 

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Thailand's Constitutional Court has today called for respect from all quarters, including academics, politicians, and foreign diplomats, following its decision to dissolve the Move Forward Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334946-constitutional-court-insists-all-respect-move-forward-party-verdict/

 

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Man Found Dead After Fire Had Stab Injuries

 

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Emergency responders called to a fire in a dormitory building, discover the room damaged by fire and a burnt body wrapped in a blue duvet, and after investigation the body is found to have suffered stab wounds.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334947-man-found-dead-after-fire-had-stab-injuries/

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Severe monsoon warning issued for Thailand with heavy rainfall
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for severe monsoon conditions across Thailand, particularly in the northeast and eastern regions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334953-severe-monsoon-warning-issued-for-thailand-with-heavy-rainfall/

 

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Thailand to finalise revised EEC high-speed rail contract by next month

 

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Government officials anticipate finalising the revised contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system by next month, paving the way for the project’s next phase.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334960-thailand-to-finalise-revised-eec-high-speed-rail-contract-by-next-month/

 

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Thai university student stabbed and burned to death in Nonthaburi
by Petch Petpailin

 

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The Forensic Science Institute yesterday discovered hairs belonging to the suspected murderer of a Thai university student on the victim’s hands. The student was found stabbed and burned to death at his dormitory in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334947-man-found-dead-after-fire-had-stab-injuries/?do=findComment&comment=19130615

 

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Dissolution of Move Forward disenfranchises 14 million Thais – US

 

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The Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday to dissolve the opposition Move Forward party has disenfranchised the over 14 million Thais who voted for the party in the May general election last year and raises questions about their representation in Thailand’s electoral system, the US Department of State said in a statement yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334978-dissolution-of-move-forward-disenfranchises-14-million-thais-–-us/

 

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Fuel for thought: Bangkok-bound uncle abandons girl in Buriram
by Bright Choomanee

 

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A young girl was abandoned at a petrol station in Buriram by her uncle who journeyed more than 400 kilometres to Bangkok. The six year old was found in a distressed state and was initially too scared to cooperate with rescuers. Her mother, working in Bangkok, has been contacted and is on her way to reunite with her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334967-girl-forgotten-at-gas-station-travels-400-km-before-rescue/?do=findComment&comment=19130674

 

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UK Thai embassy issues warning amid anti-immigration protests

 

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The Thai Embassy in London issued a stern warning for all Thais living in or travelling to the UK: steer clear of crowded places and protests. This urgent advice comes as thousands of anti-immigration protesters take to the streets in towns and cities nationwide.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334991-uk-thai-embassy-issues-warning-amid-anti-immigration-protests/

 

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Thai ministry steps in as mothers’ vape video sparks concern

 

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The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) intervened to assist two children after a video surfaced showing their young mothers vaping next to them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334992-thai-ministry-steps-in-as-mothers’-vape-video-sparks-concern/

 

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Siriraj Hospital computer outage disrupts appointments

 

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Siriraj Hospital announced that its computer system is down, causing a temporary halt in services for patients with pre-scheduled appointments. The hospital assured new appointments will be communicated after today, August 8.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334993-siriraj-hospital-computer-outage-disrupts-appointments/

 

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Nightclub owner denies attempted rape, claims victim wanted sex

 

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A Thai nightclub owner denied attacking and attempting to rape a female singer who worked at his club, claiming the alleged victim took off her clothes because she wanted to have sex with him.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334994-nightclub-owner-denies-attempted-rape-claims-victim-wanted-sex/

 

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Online gambling network kingpin arrested in central Thailand

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a key figure in an online gambling network after he evaded capture for over a year. The arrest took place yesterday, with the suspect facing charges of promoting illegal gambling and money laundering.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334995-online-gambling-network-kingpin-arrested-in-central-thailand/

 

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Thailand Set to Launch Affordable and More Effective HPV Vaccines

 

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The National Health Security Office (NHSO) in Thailand wants to replace the current two-dose HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine with a cheaper, more effective single-dose version soon. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin reported that the plan was discussed in a recent NHSO meeting.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334997-thailand-set-to-launch-affordable-and-more-effective-hpv-vaccines/

 

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Northeast Thailand Truckers Seek Diesel Price Reductions

 

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Truck drivers in Northeast Thailand are calling on the government to either reduce diesel fuel prices or increase freight charges to handle the rising energy costs. This move, they argue, will ensure their trucks stay in service. The president of the Northern Transport Association (NTA), Wichai Sawangkhachon, claims that about half of over 10,000 trucks belonging to roughly 700 freight businesses under the NTA are not currently operational. Around 3,000 of these dormant trucks, he says, have been reclaimed by vehicle financing companies due to unpaid loans.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334999-northeast-thailand-truckers-seek-diesel-price-reductions/

 

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