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Thailand Live Friday 16 August 2024

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Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wave before press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be Nominated as Thailand's New PM

 

The Pheu Thai Party has announced that it will nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for Prime Minister to succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335634-paetongtarn-shinawatra-to-be-nominated-as-thailands-new-pm/

 

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Bhumjaithai to Back Pheu Thai's Prime Minister Candidate, But with a Condition

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The Bhumjaithai party will back any candidate from the Pheu Thai party for the Prime Minister's position, as long as they do not support a change in Article 112 of the Penal Code, said Bhumjaithai's party leader, Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335596-bhumjaithai-to-back-pheu-thais-prime-minister-candidate-but-with-a-condition/

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Hoteliers Unimpressed by New Tax Incentives to Boost Thai Tourism

 

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The Thai government's recent tax incentives aimed at boosting tourism in secondary provinces have been met with scepticism by the country's hoteliers. Despite the effort to encourage growth through financial benefits, hotel entrepreneurs’ response has been notably lukewarm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335636-hoteliers-unimpressed-by-new-tax-incentives-to-boost-thai-tourism/

 

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Thailand Cracks Down on Foreign Businesses to Protect Local SMEs

 

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The Department of Business Development (DBD) in Thailand is ramping up efforts to strictly enforce laws surrounding foreign businesses to ensure fair competition for Thai entrepreneurs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335638-thailand-cracks-down-on-foreign-businesses-to-protect-local-smes/

 

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Police Raid Illegal Timber Warehouse in Chiang Mai, Arrest Army Officer

 

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August 15, officers from the Environmental Crime Division (ECD) conducted a raid on an illegal timber warehouse in Chiang Mai and arrested an army officer, along with others involved, while they were in the process of delivering illegal timber to a local investor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335640-police-raid-illegal-timber-warehouse-in-chiang-mai-arrest-army-officer/

 

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Naked Foreigner Rescued from Cow Attack in Dramatic Incident
 

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In a bizarre and startling turn of events on the evening of 15th August, rescue teams in Ban Na Derm, Surat Thani Province, were called to a scene where a naked foreign man was aggressively being gored by a cow. The incident unfolded along Highway 41 at the intersection with Highway 44.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335641-naked-foreigner-rescued-from-cow-attack-in-dramatic-incident/

 

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Pickup Truck Tyre Blowout Causes Multiple Rolls: 1 Dead, 1 Injured

 

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A pickup truck experienced a tyre blowout on a highway, near Pattaya, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. A husband and wife were ejected from the vehicle, with the wife injured and the husband losing his life.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335643-pickup-truck-tyre-blowout-causes-multiple-rolls-1-dead-1-injured/

 

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Tracing the Career of 'Big Joke': Former Dep Police Chief Dismissed for Severe Misconduct

 

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A look back at the career path of Pol. Gen. Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, before his dismissal from the position of Deputy Police Chief due to allegations of severe disciplinary violations, leading to a formal investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335644-tracing-the-career-of-big-joke-former-dep-police-chief-dismissed-for-severe-misconduct/

 

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Thaksin Tells Pheu Thai to Abandon Digital Wallet Plan

 

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Pheu Thai Party patriarch Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly instructed the ruling party to drop its digital wallet flagship policy. This direction came just hours after the Constitutional Court ousted Thailand's PM Srettha Thavisin from his position as prime minister.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335648-thaksin-tells-pheu-thai-to-abandon-digital-wallet-plan/

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Thailand’s health crackdown: Screening mpox-treme measures
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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is on high alert, ramping up passenger screening like never before to fend off a potential mpox outbreak. This drastic measure comes hot on the heels of the World Health Organisation (WHO) slapping a “public health emergency of international concern” label on the situation, following a surge of mpox cases in several African nations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335652-thailand’s-health-crackdown-screening-mpox-treme-measures/

 

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Bangkok Reviews Bus Stops After 11-Year-Old Electrocuted

 

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An 11-year-old boy was electrocuted while waiting for a bus, before his hand accidentally hit a bus stop light box, causing some nerve damage. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has ordered inspections of all bus stop light boxes.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335654-bangkok-reviews-bus-stops-after-11-year-old-electrocuted/

 

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Naked foreign man gored by cow after alleged sexual abuse
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A foreign man refused medical treatment after being gored by a cow in the southern province of Surat Thani. Rescuers suspected that the foreigner attempted to sexually abuse the animal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335641-naked-foreigner-rescued-from-cow-attack-in-dramatic-incident/?do=findComment&comment=19153305

 

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Thai police arrest over 30 armed youths in Udon Thani
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Thai police arrested over 30 youths, aged 14 to 18, armed with knives and homemade bombs, waiting to ambush rivals in Udon Thani. The incident occurred at 2am yesterday, August 15, prompting a swift response and investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335660-thai-police-arrest-over-30-armed-youths-in-udon-thani/

 

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Lift plummets from 32nd to 15th floor in Bangkok condo (video)
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A woman experienced a terrifying ordeal when the lift she was using at her condo in Bangkok suddenly plummeted from the 32nd floor and stopped at the 15th floor, leaving her shaken.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335668-lift-plummets-from-32nd-to-15th-floor-in-bangkok-condo-video/

 

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand's 31st Prime Minister

 

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Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, talks to reporters during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, was elected as Thailand's 31st Prime Minister on Friday, gaining majority support from the House of Representatives. She becomes the country's youngest and second female leader.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335683-paetongtarn-shinawatra-elected-as-thailands-31st-prime-minister/

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Prawit punchline: PPP leader faces prison after journalist assault - video

 

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Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan faces an assault charge after he lashed out in anger towards a Thai journalist after being questioned about the new Prime Minister of Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335696-prawit-punchline-ppp-leader-faces-prison-after-journalist-assault-video/

 

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Elderly man found dragging injured dog along Thai village road

 

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An elderly man was seen dragging a dog along a village road in Thailand, prompting a quick response from rescue teams. The man claimed he was taking the injured dog to the vet but couldn’t carry it, so he used a rope to drag it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335697-elderly-man-found-dragging-injured-dog-along-thai-village-road/

 

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Zebra crossing drama: Pickup truck hits student outside school - video

 

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A careless pickup truck driver struck a student walking across a zebra crossing in front of a school, causing him to be thrown onto the road. This incident was captured on a TikTok video posted by user @boonlertkhunkham yesterday, August 15.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335698-zebra-crossing-drama-pickup-truck-hits-student-outside-school-video/

 

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Thai man admits ordering poison from Hat Yai in suicide pact

 

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A Thai man confessed to ordering the toxic substance known as potassium gold cyanide from Hat Yai and having it delivered to a dormitory in Nonthaburi. He claimed that he intended to consume it in a suicide pact. However, he vomited it all out.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335701-thai-man-admits-ordering-poison-from-hat-yai-in-suicide-pact/

 

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