Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 29th, to Sunday, August 4th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!
1. Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, a defendant in a Section 112 lèse-majesté case, requested permission to travel abroad. The court scheduled a hearing on the request for July 30th, and issued a ruling on the same day.
Thai Court Denies Thaksin Shinawatra’s Request to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment
After examining the evidence, the court allowed Thaksin to be temporarily released while his case was under review, but prohibited him from leaving the country.
2. The Thai Criminal Court convened to deliver its verdict in the high-profile lèse-majesté case against Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a prominent leader of the pro-democracy Ratsadon group.
The prosecution accused Parit of defaming the monarchy under Section 112 of the Criminal Code and violating the Computer Crimes Act. Parit, however, remains at large and has not turned himself in. Some media has speculated he has left Thailand.
3. A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for the sexual assault of a child and possession of indecent images of children, reports Scotland police.
Heddle, who lives in Thailand, was arrested and charged in Scotland in connection with possessing indecent images of children on Sunday, 19 February, 2023.
4. An 18-year-old Dutch tourist who had gone missing while hiking in the Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park area was found lifeless after an intense 16-hour search covering a distance of 3.7 kilometers.
Mr. Tim’s parents, still grieving, have been unable to provide further details to the authorities.
5. On Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:50 A.M., a tragic accident occurred in Mueang Samut Sakhon when a small aircraft crashed into an abandoned resort in the Pan Tai Norasing area. Rescue workers from the Khok Kham sub-district swiftly responded to the emergency.
Small Aircraft Crashes into Abandoned Resort in Samut Sakorn, Thailand, One Person Dead
The victim has been identified as pilot trainer Mr. Phudit Supawattanadun, aged 33.
6. Kunlavut Vitidsarn, better known as View, defeated his Malaysian opponent Lee Zii Jia in Paris at Men’s Singles Badminton and moved on to the Gold Medal final match at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
View Kunlavut Secures Historic Olympic Medal, Advances to Badminton Gold Medal Final
This achievement marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first Thai badminton player to secure an Olympic medal.
That’s all for this week, be safe!
