Thaksin’s planned return unchanged

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3 August 2023 at 13:32 PUBLISHED

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Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister, makes an appearance in May 2023’s episode of the CARE Clubhouse / x-CARE Talk program. ( Screenshot )

The planned return of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to his native land remained unaltered, according to Pheu Thai Party deputy chief Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday.

According to Mr. Phumtham, who is widely regarded as Pheu Thai’s de facto leader, rumors of the delayed transfer of Thaksin were denied to reporters at the legislature on Thursday.

When asked if Thaksin’s gain date had been changed, Mr. Phumtham replied,” All remains the same.” & nbsp,

Last week, Pheu Thai’s daughter Paetongtarn” Ung Ing” Shinawatra, a candidate for prime minister, announced on Instagram that her father is scheduled to arrive at Don Mueang airport on Monday of next week( Aug 10 ).

Since being overthrown by a military coup on September 19, 2006, the criminal former prime minister has been living in self-imposed captivity.

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Vote for PM postponed

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Parliament must wait until the contract judge rules on Pita’s renomination on August 16.

3 August 2023 at 12:54 PUBLISHED

Vote for PM postponed
Pita Limjaroenrat, the president of the Move Forward Party, will be re-elected excellent minister on July 19, 2023, at a meeting of House representatives and senators. ( Image: Wicheanbut Nutthawat)

The next parliamentary ballot for a new prime minister will not take place until Friday, according to the president of the legislature. Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party( MFP ), had just been nominated for prime minister when the Constitutional Court announced it would delay its decision on parliament’s resolution.

Wan Muhamad Noor Matha & nbsp announced on Thursday that the court had yet to rule on Mr. Pita’s rejection of the renomination, forcing him to delay the vote on Friday. & nbsp,

According to Mr. Wan,” The court has yet to act on the issues regarding the prime ministerial vote and a obtain( by the Ombudsman ) to prolong the subsequent vote for primary Minister.”

On Thursday night, the Constitutional Court stated in a speech that the problems require careful consideration.

The petitions involved issues with the constitutional monarchy, and the judge is expected to make a determination on August 16. According to the statement, it had instructed its staff to research pertinent information to support its concern. & nbsp,

Assoc Prof Pornchai Theppanya and Assistant Prof Boonsong Chalaythorn, who supported MFP in the May 14 basic election, were the case’s accusers. Panyarat Pusitanont, a MFP MP, was another plaintiff.

They complained in their requests to the Constitutional Court through the Ombudsman that their legal rights were violated by the parliament’s dismissal of Mr. Pita candidacy. They asked for a court order to delay the parliament’s decision on the prime minister until after the opinion of the court.

These issues were sent to the contract court by the Ombudsman next month.

On July 13, Mr. Pita did not receive a lot voting to become the prime minister in the joint session of the House and the Senate. His candidacy was put forth on July 19, but the legislature rejected it that same day, citing a rule from the previous session of the legislature that forbade resubmission of motions that had failed during that session.

An eight-party partnership ally, which included his election-winning MFP and the first runner-up Pheu Thai Party, earlier nominated Mr. Pita for the premiership.

But, Pheu Thai declared on Wednesday that it would leave the eight-party bond and put Srettha Thavisin forward as its candidate for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary election.

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Move Forward MP ‘Ice Rayong’ resigns

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The number of MPs has decreased to 498 following Nakhonchai’s withdrawal.

3 August 2023 at 12:31 PUBLISHED

Move Forward MP 'Ice Rayong' resigns
Nakhonchai Khunnarong, a Move Forward Party MP for Rayong’s Constituency 3, resigns on Thursday. ( Image taken from his Facebook )

Nakhonchai Khunnarong, a MP for Rayong who belongs to the Move Forward Party( MFP ), submitted his resignation on Thursday after being found guilty of theft more than 20 years ago and serving time in prison.

On Thursday, Mr. Nakhonchai sent a staff member from the MFP to deliver his letter of resignation to the Election Commission( EC ).

According to vote guidelines, a by-election may be held within 45 days of an MP’s withdrawal. In the case of Mr. Nakhonchai, the by-election has occur by September 16. The by-election will take place on September 10 if it is scheduled for Sunday.

This week’s EC meeting is anticipated to determine the dates for the by-election and election programs. & nbsp,

Mr. Nakhonchai, also known as” Ice Rayong,” announced his resignation last week after admitting to serving 18 months in prison for 24 years after being found guilty of theft.

He claimed that the incident occurred in October 1999 while he was out with a group of friends. He claimed to have discovered a person’s wristwatch but was later detained by police along with another friend who admitted to stealing it.

He claimed that he unintentionally signed a statement at the officers place. He was given a three-year prison term, but it was cut in half because of his statement.

The 2017 Constitution outlines the requirements for applicants, stating that they may never have previously served a jail sentence. & nbsp,

There are now 498 MPs in the legislature thanks to Mr. Nakhonchai’s departure, which was confirmed by Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada, a Move Forward MP who likewise represents Phitsanulok.

Pita Limjaroenrat, the head of the MFP, was the first MP in this legislature to be forced to resign from office earlier this year after the Constitutional Court accused him of being unfit to serve in the House of Representatives due to an iTV Plc ownership dispute.

Parliamentarians are not allowed to own property in a media organization, according to the law. The 42, 000 securities, according to Mr. Pita, were a part of his late father’s house, which he oversaw as administrator. He claimed that since then, family have received the title.

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Pattaya tourists held at gunpoint video exposed as hoax

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3 August 2023 at 11:53 PUBLISHED

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In the movie tape, which turns out to be a humbug, the left-hand man from Myanmar plays the gunman who is extorting money from tourists in Pattaya. ( Screenrab )

CHON BURI: According to Pattaya police, the new video clip depicting a group of tourists with Middle Eastern-looking appearances being held at gunpoint at stoutly located hilltops is false, and the Myanmar workers who took part in the trick now face imprisonment.

A pistol-shaped cigarette lighter and clothes were found in the 99-minute video clip after two Myanmar men, ages 25 and 22, were detained at a convenience keep on Soi Bongkot Road on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.

Kaeo Saw, one of the suspects, revealed to the police during doubting that they had run into a group of tourists on Tuesday while they were relaxing at the Sor Thor Ro 5 hills stance.

The suspect claimed that the party asked him to behave like a torpedo holding them prisoner and demanding money from them when they saw him using the pistol-shaped light.

In order to document the event for social media, the tourists even requested that his Myanmar friend apply their smartphone.

According to the law, the Myanmar people may be accused of spreading false information and facing a maximum sentence of one month in jail and / or an additional fine of 10,000 baht.

Law can file a computer murder charge against the content creators if it is determined that they intended to harm Pattaya’s reputation. This charge carries an up to five-year prison sentence and / or an additional fine of 100,000 baht.

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Democrat can discuss coalition with Pheu Thai

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3 August 2023 at 11: 12 PUBLISHED

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In April 2023, prominent members of the Democratic Party congregate at their party’s office for a promotion event. ( Image: Chanat Katanyu)

According to the acting Democrat lieutenant secretary-general, the Democratic Party can talk about forming a government with the Pheu Thai Party.

On Thursday morning, Mr. Chaichana Detdecho stated to reporters that” solutions to regional problems are the goal.” There are transferable conditions following Pheu Thai’s statement( to exclude the election-winning Move Forward Party from its coalition ) yesterday.

He declined to say whether the Democrat Party had received an invitation to join a possible Pheu Thai-led coalition state. & nbsp,

The Lese Majeste Law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Code, will not be changed, according to the Democrat MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat, and a partnership state with the Move Forward Party won’t be supported. He went on to say that the Democrats do not visit a state that had the support of the minority in the House.

According to a rumor, Det-it Khaothong, the acting Democrat deputy president, spoke with Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Pheu Thai’s three applicants for prime minister, whose child Paetongtarn” Ung Ing” Shinwahtra is among them. Srettha Thavisin and Chaikasem Nitisiri are the other contenders.

Jurin Laksanawisit, the acting chief of the Democratic Party. ( Photo: Satrabhaya Pornprom )

The Democrat Party’s acting president, Jurin Laksanawisit, stated on Thursday night that his party had not decided whether to join the new coalition government. & nbsp,

Mr. Jurin claimed that no party part had been given the task of debating the matter.

The Democrat Party won 25 House seats and finished fifth in the general election on May 14. Social observers believed that the 77-year-old conservative party may be chosen by Pheu Thai if it could secure enough support for its candidate for prime minister, Srettha, who might be nominated to the legislature on Friday.

Pheu Thai announced on Wednesday to dismiss Move Forward, which had 151 House votes, after coming in second in the May 14 general election with 141 chairs.

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Returning elephants to the wild

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At Chang Chill in Chiang Mai, elephants are fed through steel pipes to avoid close contact with humans. ( World Animal Protection Photos )

Animals have long been revered in Thailand’s culture and classic beliefs, and they have come to represent the nation. They have made significant contributions to the nation by using their strength and intelligence for a variety of tasks, such as war, transportation, and supporting large labor.

Elephants were generally used as beasts of burden to transport heavy timber out of the forest, primarily because of their remarkable capacity to move through dense jungles where perhaps modern machinery was constrained.

But, the government outlawed checking in 1989 in response to worries about deforestation. As elephants were introduced as entertainers to the hospitality and leisure industry, this move signaled a significant change for them.

The World Animal Protection ( WAP ) organization estimates that there are 4, 000 elephants in captivity in Thailand’s conventional and commercialized elephant camps as of 2021, and that number is rising as a result of breeding.

to remain considerate of elephants

According to the WAP, the majority of elephant kept in captivity in the tents are used for pleasure and subjected to mental and physical abuse. The jumbos have little contact with their herd, little room, and inadequate diet because they live in subpar happiness conditions.

They were created to live in a social society, just like individuals. They also have their own community. Hatai Limprayoonyong, a campaign manager for animals at the WAP in Thailand, said that in order to bring one elephant to teach in the camps, they must be separated from their cattle.

Some elephant tents struggle financially, which results in a lack of quality care. She told the Bangkok Post that the typical remedy for the lack of visitors is to gain rented elephants to their native owners and bring them back when tourists return.

Elephants are treated like commodities by the entire pattern, but in reality, they are a part of the wildlife, said Ms. Hatai, emphasizing the need to address elephants with respect rather than for our amusement.

The organization promotes moving to facilities that are more accommodating to elephants. Animals are to remain in their natural condition without engaging in activities like riding and bathing, as these can be dangerous to tourists and difficult for the animals. This is in accordance with the WAP’s elephant-friendly guidelines.

” We are never elephant professionals.” It will be risky for the tourists if we bathe them and they do everything but we think they’re happy and keep doing it, she said.

The WAP presented a case for supporting the conversion of about 15 neighborhood elephant tents to elephant-friendly locations in 2017. Chang Chill in Chiang Mai, which received assistance with economic and guidance, is one transitional success.

It took the organization six months to rebuild the system with standards that are elephant-friendly, she said, adding that” Transformation is no one-night magic.”

Visitors are now only permitted to safely watch elephants at Chang Chill. For the protection and well-being of both animals and humans, demanding activities like riding, bathing, and direct contact with people have been outlawed.

According to the rules that stop the number of enthralled animals from rising, violent practices like breeding and training are strictly forbidden.

Taking advantage of the rules

With the help of other non-governmental organizations( NGOs ), government employees, and other individuals, the WAP drafted a bill in early 2022.

The goal was to put an end to industrial breeding, violent training techniques, and the ban on elephant capture.

But regrettably, legislature was disbanded at the beginning of this month. Therefore, Ms. Hatai stated that her second task is to collaborate with the new administration to adopt or advocate for this bill, which she believes will transform the welfare and standard of captive elephants in Thailand.

Animals are divided into two categories according to Thai laws: wild and domesticated.

The latter is covered by the Beast of Burden Act, which allows for private equity and creates gaps that make captive elephant vulnerable to domestic abuse. According to her, export is one of the gaps and happens for a variety of factors, including claims that it is done for educational purposes and to advance diplomatic ties.

According to Ms. Hatai, using occurs during the exportation process. The capture elephants are subjected to harsh training prior to the sourcing stage, which makes them behave differently than they would normally.

Some elephants are at significant risk of dying during the exportation process. Since the elephants’ condition is typically unfamiliar, the lack of government checking poses a worrying situation for those who survive. As a result, she said, NGOs frequently bear the responsibility of monitoring and ensuring the welfare of these animals.

action is required

To decrease the number of elephants in the industry, the WAP is calling for an end to industrial elephant mating. Additionally, she stated that the organization aims to facilitate procedures for enhancing the security of imprisoned elephants at the locations where they are held.

She continued by saying that in order to dispel myths about elephants’ intelligence and driven performances, knowledge sharing about the heinous acts committed in commercial settings should be encouraged.

” We think animals belong in the wild ,” Ms. Hatai continued. We want all the animals that are currently being held captive to be the last generation so that the period of imprisonment comes to an end.

Members of the World Animal Protection movement urge congress to end elephant abuse.

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PSU finds 2 new species in custard apple family

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Bunga Seng Betong is one of the Annonaceae family’s recently discovered plants. Prince of Songkla University( picture )

At the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Betong district of Yala province, researchers from Prince of Songkla University( PSU ) recently discovered two new species of the Annonaceae family of flowering plants. The community also includes grapes with pastry.

Prof. David M. Johnson from the Ohio Wesleyan University’s Biological Science Department in Delaware, Ohio, the United States, contributed along with Thai experts and representatives at the Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station, according to Professor Charan Leeratiwong of the PSU Faculty of Science.

According to him, the two recently discovered species have been given the scientific names” Bunga Seng Hala” and” Friesodielsia betongensis Leerat.”

The former is a shrub of hardwood vine with bright flowers and triangle-shaped outside petals. Over 1, 000 to 1, 200 meters above sea level, the plant is found to increase in tropical rainforests. Typically, growing occurs in May. According to Prof. Charan, the plant’s name” betongensis” honors its origin in the Betong area.

Another brand-new types is a hardwood plant with unusually large, oval leaves. The leaf has long, yellow blossoms that hang down. The flower blooms in May and is found 500 meters above sea level in a tropical forest.

According to Prof. Charan, Piya Chalermglin, a botanist from the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research who had led the scientists, is honored by the brand” chalerngliniana.”

Bunga Seng Hala is one of the Annonaceae family’s recently discovered plants. ( Photo: Songkla University’s Prince )

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Prince of Songkla University finds 2 new species in custard apple family

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The Annonaceae community of flowers has recently been discovered, including” Bunga Seng Betong.” Prince of Songkla University( picture )

At the Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Betong district of Yala province, researchers from Prince of Songkla University( PSU ) recently discovered two brand-new species of the Annonaceae family of flowering plants. The community also includes apples with pastry.

Prof. David M. Johnson from the Ohio Wesleyan University’s Biological Science Department in Delaware, Ohio, the United States, contributed along with Thai experts and representatives at the Hala Bala Wildlife Research Station, according to Professor Charan Leeratiwong of the PSU Faculty of Science.

According to him, the two recently discovered species have been given the scientific names” Bunga Seng Betong” and” Ansodielsia chalermgliniana Leerat ,” respectively.

The previous is a flooring plant shrub with bright flowers and triangle-shaped exterior petals. Over 1, 000 to 1, 200 meters above sea level, the herb is found to increase in tropical rainforests. May is the typical month for growing. According to Prof. Charan, the plant’s name” betongensis” honors its origin in the Betong area.

Another brand-new types has unusually large, oval leaves and is a hardwood vine. From the leaf, the extended, yellow flowers hang down. The flower blooms in May and is found 500 meters above sea level in a tropical forest.

According to Prof. Charan, Piya Chalermglin, a botanist from the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research who had led the scientists, is honored by the name” chalerngliniana.”

Bunga Seng Hala is one of the Annonaceae family’s recently discovered plants. Prince of Songkla University( picture )

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Cyber force is ‘out to destroy’ Sino-Thai ties

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PUBLISHED: 4:23 on August 3, 2023.

Internet users have been forewarned by the Chinese consulate in Thailand about attempts by a” digital force” to incite conflict between Thais and Chinese people living there with the ultimate intention of harming Thai-Chinese relationships.

Online media reports claiming that numerous Foreign businesspeople and tour guides are robbing Thais of their work prompted the embassy to respond. Calls for action from the Thai authorities were made in conjunction with these.

The consulate urged Thailand to control these alleged misconduct instances case by case on its website and social media platforms.

According to the statement, cases involving improper work or business carried out by Chinese citizens in Thailand should never be generalized to include all Chinese residents of the nation or Taiwanese businesses operating below.

According to the report, a digital power was using the spread of online news and information against China and its citizens in Thailand to incite conflict between Thai and Chinese citizens.

It stated that the ultimate objective of this digital pressure is to sever Thai-Chinese ties.

According to the statement, China and Thailand will cooperate to put an end to this malicious website activity.

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Chula Uni raises the alarm on mpox

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3 August 2023 at 04: 12 PUBLISHED

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The government’s first known case of monkeypox was discovered on July 22, 2022, and a group of municipal health officials cleaned the apartment in Phuket. ( Image: Department of Health Control )

According to a pathologist from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand now has the highest amount of monkeypox cases in Southeast Asia and has more than 120 cases of the disease.

According to the World Health Organization, what was formerly known as monkeypox is now known by the novel name mpoX. Rather, it is now being used in an effort to lessen a surge in allegedly racist and stigmatizing language linked to the condition.

Approximately 90,000 mpox cases were reported globally, according to Dr. Yong Poovorawan, director of the college’s Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology, with the highest number of confirmed cases occurring in the US.

” In Thailand, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, more than 120 people were found to have contracted mpox.” According to him, the disease charge reached its peak in June. According to Dr. Yong, the majority of people seem to be less vigilant.

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