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Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party face constitutional showdown

 

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Independent lawyer Thirayut Suwankesorn, renowned for dismantling the Move Forward Party, has launched a scathing complaint against the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its influential patriarch, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340347-thaksin-and-pheu-thai-party-face-constitutional-showdown/

 

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Don’t ban TEMU: Thai experts call for enhanced trade standards

 

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Thailand should embrace trade opportunities with China rather than follow Indonesia’s lead in banning the Chinese e-commerce platform TEMU, say experts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340348-don’t-ban-temu-thai-experts-call-for-enhanced-trade-standards/

 

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Thailand triumphs in UN Human Rights council bid

 

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Thailand emerged victorious in its bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with an impressive 177 votes—the highest of all candidates—securing a coveted three-year term to champion human rights across the globe. The decision was revealed yesterday, October 9, following a secret ballot by the UN.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340349-thailand-triumphs-in-un-human-rights-council-bid/

 

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Big Buddha Phuket Foundation Charged Over Fatal Landslide Incident

 

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Authorities have charged the Big Buddha Phuket Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45 Foundation and its president, Suporn Wanichakul, following a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rains in Thailand. The charges, which stem from forest encroachment and unauthorised construction on Nak Koet Hill, come in the wake of the tragedy that claimed 13 lives and injured 19 others on August 23. The landslide primarily affected residents along Soi Patak 2 Road in the Mueang district's tambon Karon, impacting 209 households.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340350-big-buddha-phuket-foundation-charged-over-fatal-landslide-incident/

 

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Body of foreign man discovered near Patong Beach, police launch investigation

 

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The police are trying to identify a foreign man's body that was found floating in the water at the southern end of Patong Beach earlier today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340351-body-of-foreign-man-discovered-near-patong-beach-police-launch-investigation/

 

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Unsafe at work: Thai experts sound the alarm on Mental Health Day

 

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Workplaces in Thailand lack psychological safety nets for employees facing stress, depression and other mental health issues, according to campaigners marking World Mental Health Day 2024.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340353-unsafe-at-work-thai-experts-sound-the-alarm-on-mental-health-day/

 

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Thai PM urged to seek extradition of Tak Bai Massacre suspect from Japan at ASEAN Summits

 

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra should ask her Japanese counterpart during the ASEAN Summit in Laos to extradite a suspect in the Tak Bai massacre to stand trial in Thailand before the statute of limitations runs out on October 25.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340354-thai-pm-urged-to-seek-extradition-of-tak-bai-massacre-suspect-from-japan-at-asean-summits/

 

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Muay Thai Recognized Globally, Drives Economy

 

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BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, has seen a surge in global recognition.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340356-muay-thai-recognized-globally-drives-economy/

 

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Rising Cases of Bacterial Infections Linked to Flooding in Thailand

 

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The Disease Control Department in Thailand is warning citizens about a sharp increase in bacterial infections, specifically Leptospirosis and Melioidosis, during the rainy and flood seasons. These infections pose a particular threat to children and require careful monitoring.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340358-rising-cases-of-bacterial-infections-linked-to-flooding-in-thailand/

 

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Alleged MLM Scam Victims Press Charges Against Celebrities, Company

 

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People who claim to have been scammed in a supposed multi-level marketing fraud have taken legal steps in Thailand. They have implicated a popular direct sales company and several celebrities in fraudulent acts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340360-alleged-mlm-scam-victims-press-charges-against-celebrities-company/

 

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Chiang Mai Fabric Stores Offer Discounts on Flood-Damaged Stock

 

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Several fabric store owners in Chiang Mai's primary marketplace are selling their flood-impacted merchandise at reduced rates in order to recover a portion of their losses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340361-chiang-mai-fabric-stores-offer-discounts-on-flood-damaged-stock/

 

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Move over ChatGPT, Meta’s AI chatbot now speaks Thai

 

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In a bold move to challenge OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is rolling out its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI, to 21 new markets, including Thailand. With Thai language support now on the table, Meta is upping the stakes in the race for AI chatbot supremacy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340362-move-over-chatgpt-meta’s-ai-chatbot-now-speaks-thai/