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.

 

Prawit punchline: PPP leader faces prison after journalist assault 

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

Thaksin's daughter Elected as Thailand's 31st Prime Minister

 

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/

Russian dad’s Phuket heartbreak: Wife bolts, leaves him penniless

Photo by เอกภพ ทองทับ via Khao Phuket

 

A Russian man and his five year old son living in Phuket appealed for help after his Thai wife left him penniless and took his belongings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335700-russian-dad’s-phuket-heartbreak-wife-bolts-leaves-him-penniless/

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Thai PBS, TJA Slam General Prawit for Reporter Intimidation

 

Picture courtesy: THai PBS

 

The Thai PBS and the Thai Journalists' Association (TJA) are urging Palang Pracharath party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan to take responsibility for allegedly intimidating a Thai PBS reporter.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335696-prawit-punchline-ppp-leader-faces-prison-after-journalist-assault-video/?do=findComment&comment=19155452

 

Hong Kong Nationals Arrested in Thailand for Smuggling 14kg of Heroin

 

Picturre courtesy: TNA-MCOT

 

Thai authorities have arrested four Hong Kong nationals at Suvarnabhumi Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle 14 kilograms of heroin hidden inside snack boxes, police announced on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335736-hong-kong-nationals-arrested-in-thailand-for-smuggling-14kg-of-heroin/

 

Red Shirts in Korat celebrate Paetongtarn's election as PM

 

FILE - Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center right in front, poses for a selfie with members of her Pheu Thai party, following a press conference at their party's headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand after Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn as prime minister Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Friday, August 16th, the House of Representatives elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of de facto Pheu Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as Thailand’s 31st prime minister. The decision sparked excitement among Red Shirts and party supporters in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), reported Amarin TV.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335737-red-shirts-in-korat-celebrate-paetongtarns-election-as-pm/

 

Man Dies After Mini Van Hits Tree at Speed, Lampang

 

 

A 65-year-old man tragically lost his life after, it is believed, that he may have fallen asleep behind the wheel of a van and crashing into a tree, on the Lampang-Tak road, in Ko Kha District, Lampang Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335738-man-dies-after-mini-van-hits-tree-at-speed/

 

Homelessness Remains Pressing Concern for Pattaya
By Aim Tanakorn

 

Pattaya municipal officers have been intensifying their daily efforts to address the issue of homelessness in the city, yet the problem persists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335739-homelessness-remains-pressing-concern-for-pattaya/

 

Car Fire at 10-Story Parking Building of Phra Mongkutklao Hospital

 

 

On the 17 August, at 03:55 the Phayathai Fire and Rescue Station received a call regarding a car fire at the 10-story parking building of Phra Mongkutklao Hospital, Ratchathewi District. Four vehicles were damaged in the incident.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335741-car-fire-at-10-story-parking-building-of-phra-mongkutklao-hospital/

 

Thailand's Newly Elected Female PM: Paetongtarn Shinawatra Vows Dedication

 

Thailand's Prime Minister-designate Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with members of Pheu Thai party, gestures to reporters during a press conference at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, delivered an emotional speech on Friday, expressing deep gratitude to the representatives who supported her.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335743-thailands-newly-elected-female-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-vows-dedication/

 

The Shinawatra family continues to face challenges

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

The future of the Pheu Thai Party and the Shinawatra family is at stake as they strive to avoid repeating past mistakes and potential exile from Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335744-the-shinawatra-family-continues-to-face-challenges/

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Husband, Pitaka Suksawat: A Closer Look

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

With Paetongtarn Shinawatra, elected as prime minister during Friday’s special House session on 16 August, much attention has turned to her spouse, Pitaka Suksawat. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335746-paetongtarn-shinawatra’s-husband-pitaka-suksawat-a-closer-look/

 

International media predicts tough road ahead for Thailand’s new PM
By Pattaya Mail

 

The 37-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was voted in with 319 votes in favor, 145 against, and 27 abstentions, making her the 31st and second female prime minister of Thailand.

International media reports have highlighted the challenges facing Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s youngest-ever prime minister, after being elected by parliament on August 16.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335748-international-media-predicts-tough-road-ahead-for-thailand’s-new-pm/

 

Police intercept convoy with illegal Chinese imports in Kalasin
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

Police intercepted a convoy of three 10-wheel trucks transporting illegal Chinese imports worth 20 million baht. Over 800 items lacking proper certification were confiscated. The drivers claimed they were hired to deliver the goods.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335750-police-intercept-convoy-with-illegal-chinese-imports-in-kalasin/

 

Heavy rain to hit 49 provinces, including Bangkok this evening
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 49 provinces, affecting the northern, northeastern, eastern, southern regions, as well as Bangkok, with 70% of the area expected to experience storms this afternoon and evening.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335753-heavy-rain-to-hit-49-provinces-including-bangkok-this-evening/

 

Pheu Thai to announce new Cabinet in three weeks
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of CNN

The ruling Pheu Thai Party has announced that the new Cabinet will be introduced within three weeks. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed this yesterday, following parliament’s vote for the new premier.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335759-pheu-thai-to-announce-new-cabinet-in-three-weeks/

 

Multi Vehicle Collision in Nakhon Si Thammarat Leaves 7 Injured

 

 

16 August, early evening, a multi vehicle collision occurred on the Thung Song-Kapang Road near the Huai Khan U-turn in Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Seven people were reported injured at the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335761-multi-vehicle-collision-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-leaves-7-injured/

 

Two Year Old Child Drowns in Septic Pit in Nonthaburi

 

 

On August 16, police received a report of a fatal accident involving a child who had fallen into a sewage pit, at a construction workers' camp located in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335779-two-year-old-child-drowns-in-septic-pit-in-nonthaburi/

 

Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Royal Pardon, Released from Prison Term Immediately

 

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, was officially released from his prison term, which he is currently on parole from, after being granted a royal pardon. His name was included among the 50,000 prisoners who received clemency as part of a royal decree issued in celebration of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335788-thaksin-shinawatra-granted-royal-pardon-released-from-prison-term-immediately/

 

Bus Accident on Bangkok-Pattaya Route Leaves 5 Injured

 

 

On the afternoon of August 17 a passenger bus traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya was involved in a rear-end collision with a trailer truck on the Motorway 7.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335789-bus-accident-on-bangkok-pattaya-route-leaves-5-injured/

 

Fire Breaks Out at Paradise Hotel in Udon Thani

 

 

On August 17, at 17:00 a fire was reported at the Paradise Hotel in the Mak Khaeng subdistrict of Mueang district, Udon Thani.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1335792-fire-breaks-out-at-paradise-hotel-in-udon-thani/

 

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Thailand Live Sunday 18 August 2024

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