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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 2 February 2025
Thaksin Pushes for Single-Party Rule, Faces Coalition Criticism Anutin Charnvirakul. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath In a recent development raising eyebrows across the Thai political spectrum, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra called on voters to back the Pheu Thai Party exclusively. Thaksin argues that a single-party majority could fast-track government initiatives, suggesting that the current coalition governing structure is cumbersome and inefficient. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350488-thaksin-pushes-for-single-party-rule-faces-coalition- -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 1 February 2025
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Dem leader H.Jeffries' call to fight Trump agenda ‘in the streets’ .
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Mother’s Heartbreak as Toddler Drowns in Fishing Net in Chachoengsao
Picture from responders. A 26-year-old mother was left devastated after discovering her two-year-old son had drowned in a canal near their home in Bang Nam Priao district, Chachoengsao. The child was found entangled in a fishing net approximately 100 metres from the house, after many hours-long search involving police, rescue teams, and local residents. The incident occurred on the evening of 31 January. According to Pol. Lt. Rewat Abdin, an investigator at Bang Nam Priao Police Station, authorities received a report about a missing child suspected of having fallen into the Khlong Luang Phaeng canal in Moo 13, Sala Daeng subdistrict. During the evening the local police chief, led officers and villagers in a frantic search for the boy. Rescue teams from Chachoengsao were called in to assist both on land and in the canal. After hours of searching, the child’s lifeless body was discovered submerged and caught in a fishing net in the middle of the canal. The mother, Ms. Naree collapsed in anguish as she saw the rescue boat returning with her son’s body. Witnesses described her sobbing uncontrollably as she clutched her child’s remains. Preliminary investigations found no signs of physical assault or foul play. The body was sent to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for an autopsy to confirm the exact cause of death. Ms. Naree recounted that her son had been playing in a sand pile in front of their house as usual. At around 17:00 she briefly stepped inside to dispose of a used diaper. Upon returning, she found her son missing. Initially assuming he had wandered off, she searched the area before raising the alarm. Despite frantic efforts by neighbours and authorities, it was hours before his body was discovered. Police have taken Ms. Naree in for further questioning as part of standard procedures and to issue an official death certificate. The child’s body will be released to the family for religious rites. -- 2025-02-02 -
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Gas Leak Triggers Explosion in Townhouse, Injuring Homeowner
Picture from responders. A 47-year-old homeowner narrowly escaped death after an undetected gas leak caused an explosion when he switched on the lights upon returning home. The powerful blast shook neighbouring houses and left him with flash burn injuries to his face, head, and arms. The incident occurred in a two-storey townhouse, on the evening of January 31, in a residential area on Tiwanon Road, Nonthaburi province. Local police and forensic teams were dispatched to the scene alongside rescue workers after receiving reports of a gas explosion. Upon arrival, authorities found extensive damage inside the house. The explosion had blown out the front windows, shattering glass across the ground. The kitchen was devastated, with household items scattered everywhere. Even the second floor suffered damage, with sections of the ceiling collapsing due to the force of the blast. A black pickup truck parked outside sustained minor damage. The injured man, Mr Kamon, 47, had just returned from work and was unaware that gas had leaked and accumulated inside the house. As he switched on the lights, a spark ignited the gas, triggering the explosion. He sustained burns to his face, head, and arms before emergency responders rushed him to hospital for treatment. A nearby resident, who was tidying their home at the time, described the explosion as so loud and powerful that it shook their house. Initially, they thought a neighbour was unloading heavy items, but soon realised the seriousness of the situation when they saw people rushing outside to check. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the gas leak to prevent further incidents. The homeowner remains in hospital, receiving treatment for his injuries. -- 2025-02-02 -
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Intensifying Battle for 7-Eleven Reaches Thailand as CP Group Joins Bid
File picture for reference only. The ongoing corporate battle over the future of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire has taken a new turn, with Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group reportedly entering talks to assist Japan’s Seven & i Holdings in fending off a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard. Seven & i Holdings, which owns the global 7-Eleven brand, has been under pressure from Alimentation Couche-Tard, which has made a takeover bid worth approximately ¥7 trillion (USD 47 billion). In response, the founding family of Seven & i Holdings is seeking support from strategic investors to take the company private, ensuring continued control and preventing the acquisition by the Canadian firm. According to reports from Japanese media outlet NHK, CP Group has emerged as a potential investor in this effort, with discussions focusing on securing several hundred billion yen in funding. Negotiations are ongoing to determine the exact level of CP Group’s financial commitment. CP Group is the latest major player to enter discussions, following previous talks with Japanese trading house Itochu Corporation, as well as leading banks and investment funds. The ambitious plan aims to raise over ¥8 trillion (USD 54 billion), a figure that would surpass Alimentation Couche-Tard’s offer and secure the privatisation of Seven & i Holdings. The founding family originally planned to finalise the deal by the end of the current fiscal year on February 28. However, delays in securing funding have led to an accelerated push to attract additional investors, including CP Group and other global financial institutions. If successful, this move would strengthen ties between Seven & i Holdings and CP Group, a dominant force in Thailand’s retail and consumer goods industry. CP Group already operates thousands of 7-Eleven stores in Thailand, making it one of the largest franchisees of the brand outside Japan. Its potential involvement in the privatisation effort signals a deepening commitment to the long-term expansion of the convenience store chain in Asia. Meanwhile, Alimentation Couche-Tard remains determined in its pursuit of Seven & i Holdings. The Canadian company, which operates over 14,000 convenience stores worldwide, has been looking to expand its footprint in the lucrative Asian market. As negotiations continue, the fate of one of the world’s most recognisable convenience store brands hangs in the balance. With the clock ticking towards the end of February, Seven & i Holdings must finalise its financing strategy quickly to avoid a takeover by Couche-Tard. Whether CP Group’s involvement will tip the scales remains to be seen, but its entry into the high-stakes corporate battle underscores Thailand’s growing influence in global retail. -- 2025-02-02
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