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Cabinet agrees to keep VAT at 7% for another year The Cabinet decided today (Wednesday) to retain the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate on goods and services until September 30, 2024, to stimulate economic recovery through spending on consumer products and services. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306538-cabinet-agrees-to-keep-vat-at-7-for-another-year/

The Cabinet decided today (Wednesday) to retain the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate on goods and services until September 30, 2024, to stimulate economic recovery through spending on consumer products and services. Keeping it at 7% will be a relief for consumers and businesses alike, who were worried that VAT might rise to 10%, which would impact spending by consumers. Thailand originally imposed 10% VAT on all goods and services, but this was cut to 7% on October 1, 2010. The rate is subject to review every two years. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cabinet-agrees-to-keep-vat-at-7-for-another-year/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

“Som Lon” used on parliament’s online media draws likes and comments Image by lifeforstock on Freepik The Thai Parliament Channel’s Facebook page is usually moderated and quite formal, as they report activities in and related to parliament, including those of MPs, senators and officials. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306537-“som-lon”-used-on-parliament’s-online-media-draws-likes-and-comments/

The Thai Parliament Channel’s Facebook page is usually moderated and quite formal, as they report activities in and related to parliament, including those of MPs, senators and officials. On Wednesday, however, they raised eyebrows by explaining the meaning of increasingly popular Thai idiom “Som Lon”, or windfall. The phase was used by a Move Forward MP when referring to prime minister Srettha Thavisin, who he described as a “Som Lon PM” during the second day of debate on the government’s policy statement in the parliament. Caption: Image by lifeforstock on Freepik Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/som-lon-used-on-parliaments-online-media-draws-likes-and-comments/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Former MP Sira sentenced to eight months on defamation charges Sira Jenjaka Former Bangkok MP Sira Jenjaka was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday (Tuesday) by the Criminal Court, after he was found guilty of defaming Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, a former national police chief and leader of the Thai Liberal party. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306536-former-mp-sira-sentenced-to-eight-months-on-defamation-charges/

Former Bangkok MP Sira Jenjaka was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday (Tuesday) by the Criminal Court, after he was found guilty of defaming Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, a former national police chief and leader of the Thai Liberal party. Sira accused Sereepisuth of building a private pier in the Chao Phraya River, in violation of the law. He also led a group of reporters to Sereepisuth’s riverside property to see the pier, which he suggested was encroaching on the river. The former police chief’s rebuttal was that he had received a permission to build the pier from the Marine Department and that the public prosecutor had already dropped the encroachment charges against him. Caption: Sira Jenjaka Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/former-mp-sira-sentenced-to-eight-months-on-defamation-charges/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Close call at Patong Beach: Tourist’s life saved by vigilant lifeguards Picture courtesy of Patong Surf Life Saving A hazardous rip current at Patong Beach, Phuket, nearly claimed the life of a foreign tourist on Monday. Thanks to the swift and skilled response from Patong Beach’s lifeguards, the individual was safely brought back to shore and revived. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306531-close-call-at-patong-beach-tourist’s-life-saved-by-vigilant-lifeguards/

A hazardous rip current at Patong Beach, Phuket, nearly claimed the life of a foreign tourist on Monday. Thanks to the swift and skilled response from Patong Beach’s lifeguards, the individual was safely brought back to shore and revived. The beach was already under lifeguard surveillance due to the rip current threat when the victim was found unconscious in the water. Despite the posted red flags indicating unsafe swimming conditions and lifeguards’ advisories against entering the water, the individual found himself caught in the perilous current. A designated safe swim area marked by yellow-red flags was ignored. At approximately 1.10pm, lifeguards managed to bring the unconscious man to shore in Patong. Immediate CPR was administered and continued until an ambulance arrived to transport him to Patong Hospital. Subsequent updates revealed that the man’s pulse had stabilised and he had been moved to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town for further treatment. Patong Surf Life Saving, the local lifeguard organisation, expressed their gratitude to the medical staff at Patong Hospital and praised their efforts in reviving the patient. The support provided by the nursing team was particularly commended for being extremely helpful. By Neill Fronde Caption: Picture courtesy of Patong Surf Life Saving Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/swift-lifeguard-action-saves-tourist-from-lethal-rip-current-in-patong -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

A hazardous rip current at Patong Beach, Phuket, nearly claimed the life of a foreign tourist on Monday. Thanks to the swift and skilled response from Patong Beach’s lifeguards, the individual was safely brought back to shore and revived. The beach was already under lifeguard surveillance due to the rip current threat when the victim was found unconscious in the water. Despite the posted red flags indicating unsafe swimming conditions and lifeguards’ advisories against entering the water, the individual found himself caught in the perilous current. A designated safe swim area marked by yellow-red flags was ignored. At approximately 1.10pm, lifeguards managed to bring the unconscious man to shore in Patong. Immediate CPR was administered and continued until an ambulance arrived to transport him to Patong Hospital. Subsequent updates revealed that the man’s pulse had stabilised and he had been moved to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town for further treatment. Patong Surf Life Saving, the local lifeguard organisation, expressed their gratitude to the medical staff at Patong Hospital and praised their efforts in reviving the patient. The support provided by the nursing team was particularly commended for being extremely helpful. By Neill Fronde Caption: Picture courtesy of Patong Surf Life Saving Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/swift-lifeguard-action-saves-tourist-from-lethal-rip-current-in-patong -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Bangkok bids farewell to Police Major Siwakorn Saibua in moving temple service Funeral for Pol. Maj. Siwakorn Saibua at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple where officers, family, and friends pay their respects | Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News In Nakhon Pathom, a police funeral service took place yesterday at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district, marking the solemn farewell of Police Major Siwakorn Saibua. The fallen highway police officer was tragically gunned down after declining a corrupt promotion proposal from a local village official. The sorrowful event was attended by immediate family, close relatives, and fellow officers from the Thai police force. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306529-bangkok-bids-farewell-to-police-major-siwakorn-saibua-in-moving-temple-service/

In Nakhon Pathom, a police funeral service took place yesterday at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district, marking the solemn farewell of Police Major Siwakorn Saibua. The fallen highway police officer was tragically gunned down after declining a corrupt promotion proposal from a local village official. The sorrowful event was attended by immediate family, close relatives, and fellow officers from the Thai police force. Pol. Maj. Siwakorn was allegedly assassinated by the right-hand man of an influential sub-district headman in Nakhon Pathom Province, Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. The gruesome act was purportedly carried out as Pol. Maj. Siwakorn refused to bypass the standard promotion procedures to elevate Nok’s relative to a higher rank within his division. The funeral ceremony commenced at 10am and was presided over by Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, the deputy police chief of the Royal Thai Police. Pol. Maj Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the acting commander of the Highway Police Division, shared with reporters that the loss of Pol. Maj. Siwakorn was a profound blow to the police force. By Neill Fronde Caption: Funeral for Pol. Maj. Siwakorn Saibua at the Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple where officers, family, and friends pay their respects | Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/funeral-held-for-pol-maj-siwakorn-victim-of-kamnan-nok-conspiracy -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Supernatural near-drowning ordeal: Ghost tells Thai woman to commit suicide Photo via Channel 7 A Thai woman in the central province of Samut Sakhon survived a near-drowning incident in the Sanamchai Canal and alleged afterwards that a ghost had compelled her to attempt suicide by leaping off a bridge. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306528-supernatural-near-drowning-ordeal-ghost-tells-thai-woman-to-commit-suicide/

A Thai woman in the central province of Samut Sakhon survived a near-drowning incident in the Sanamchai Canal and alleged afterwards that a ghost had compelled her to attempt suicide by leaping off a bridge. Footage captured by a security camera at a restaurant along the canal revealed the incident at 11am yesterday. The woman was seen struggling to swim and almost drowned. Fortunately, a group of men rushed to her aid and successfully rescued her before transporting her to a hospital. Following the improvement of the victim’s condition, her relatives decided to investigate the reason behind her bridge jump. The woman’s response stunned them as she claimed that a mysterious man dressed entirely in white had coerced her into leaping. According to her, the man waved to her while she was riding her motorbike and she parked it to approach the ghost, before losing consciousness. The sole voice the woman could recall was the man uttering… “I want you to die. I want you to die…” The woman said she was confused when she woke up in hospital because she did not have any health issues or any thoughts of suicide before. She strongly believed that she was being manipulated by a ghost. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Channel 7 Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/supernatural-near-drowning-ordeal-ghost-tells-thai-woman-to-commit-suicide -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

65 executives summoned as DSI investigates bid-rigging ties to construction tycoon ‘Nok’ Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned executives from 65 companies following concerns over their potential involvement in bid-rigging with construction businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. Nok was recently arrested in the Muang district of Nakhon Pathom, following the murder of Police Major Sivakorn Saibua, an officer of Highway Police Division 2. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306526-65-executives-summoned-as-dsi-investigates-bid-rigging-ties-to-construction-tycoon-‘nok’/

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summoned executives from 65 companies following concerns over their potential involvement in bid-rigging with construction businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. Nok was recently arrested in the Muang district of Nakhon Pathom, following the murder of Police Major Sivakorn Saibua, an officer of Highway Police Division 2. Nok’s close aide, Thananchai, known as Nong Tha Pha Manmak, was identified as the gunman. However, Nok has denied any involvement, refuting claims that he ordered his subordinate to kill Pol. Maj. Sivakorn. Nok’s construction business, initially started by his father, a former headman of Tambon Takong, includes the P Raweekanok Construction Company and the P Phatanarungrod Construction Company. These companies have been successful in securing road, building, and bridge construction projects as well as offering canal dredging and rental services in Nakhon Pathom and several neighbouring provinces. Police Captain Surawut Rangsai, director of the DSI’s Division for Offences Relating to the Submission of Bids to Government Agencies, revealed that these companies may have violated regulations on bid submissions for government agency projects. Financial analysts’ investigation has brought to light abnormal account balances in Nok’s companies when compared to the annual statements submitted to the Department of Business Development. By Atima Homtientong Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/dsi-bid-rigging-probe-into-kamnan-nok-and-65-companies-intensifies -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Ex-PM Thaksin’s special treatment risks unrest, warns senator Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greeting his supporters | Photo courtesy of The Irrawaddy A cautionary note has been sounded by a senator who has advised the government to exercise equal treatment for all prisoners. The senator has expressed concerns that the special treatment accorded to Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister who has been convicted, could potentially invite future complications for the government. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306525-ex-pm-thaksin’s-special-treatment-risks-unrest-warns-senator/

A cautionary note has been sounded by a senator who has advised the government to exercise equal treatment for all prisoners. The senator has expressed concerns that the special treatment accorded to Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister who has been convicted, could potentially invite future complications for the government. The warning was issued on Tuesday during the second day of parliamentary discussions focused on the government’s policy statement. Thawil Pliensri, the senator, revealed that 74 year old Thaksin spent roughly 13 hours at Bangkok Remand Prison before he was shifted to the Police General Hospital. Thaksin has been receiving medical care in Royal Suite 1401, a private room on the 14th floor of the Maha Bhumibol Rachanusorn 88 Phansa Building. This was after he experienced symptoms of chest pain, hypertension, and low oxygen levels in his blood on the night of August 22, the same day he returned to Thailand and was incarcerated. Having spent over 20 days in the hospital, Thaksin has been permitted to receive up to 10 visitors daily. Furthermore, he has been granted a royal pardon that has significantly reduced his eight-year prison sentence to just one year. This has led Thawil to call on the government to ensure equal treatment for all prisoners. By Neill Fronde Caption: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greeting his supporters | Photo courtesy of The Irrawaddy Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ex-pm-thaksins-special-treatment-risks-unrest-warns-senator -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai businesses ride China’s e-commerce wave, reveals ministry study Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post The rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector in China offers substantial benefits for Thai businesses, as revealed in a recent study by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce. The study, released yesterday, highlights the potential gains from the surge in China’s cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) trade. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306524-thai-businesses-ride-china’s-e-commerce-wave-reveals-ministry-study/

The rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector in China offers substantial benefits for Thai businesses, as revealed in a recent study by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce. The study, released yesterday, highlights the potential gains from the surge in China’s cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) trade. In a bid to streamline the cross-border sale of goods, the Chinese government has established 165 pilot CBEC zones across 33 cities and regions. These zones simplify the process of selling Chinese products on foreign websites and vice versa, the study elucidated. Poonpong Nainapakorn, the director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), underscored the significance of CBEC trading for penetrating Chinese markets in the report. He pointed out that it presents Thai entrepreneurs with an avenue for increased opportunities, thanks to advantageous tax provisions and expedited, straightforward customs procedures. Poonpong also advised entrepreneurs to thoroughly assess the legal, geographical, and cultural aspects of their prospective Chinese clientele. He emphasised the importance of effective communication with potential customers, which requires aligning the platform with the product. By Atima Homtientong Caption: Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thai-businesses-to-benefit-from-chinas-booming-e-commerce-sector-study-finds -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Fake love, real trouble: Thai man’s romance scam unravels Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจไซเบอร์ – บช.สอท Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai man for operating a romance scam by using a fake social media profile of an attractive foreign man to deceive a Thai woman. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306523-fake-love-real-trouble-thai-man’s-romance-scam-unravels/

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers arrested a Thai man for operating a romance scam by using a fake social media profile of an attractive foreign man to deceive a Thai woman. A Thai woman filed a complaint to the police at the end of last year. The victim reported that the scammer, called Roland, contacted her via Instagram before subsequently shifting to WhatsApp. They started a long-distance relationship, and the man expressed his desire to give her a gift. The woman explained that the foreign man informed her that he would send her jewellery and money. He urged her to pay a delivery fee, taxes, and other charges in advance and would pay back to her later. The woman transferred the alleged fees to the scammer 19 times leading to the loss of over 1 million baht. The victim never received the gifts and decided to report the issue to the police. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจไซเบอร์ – บช.สอท Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/fake-love-real-trouble-thai-mans-romance-scam-unravels -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Land Department scam dupes dentist out of 300,000 baht Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A renowned dentist in Ubon Ratchathani was targeted by a fraudulent group claiming to be from the Land Department. The fraudsters duped him into confirming land ownership through the LINE application, leading to a loss of over 300,000 baht. The dentist revealed this incident today while issuing a musical warning about such scams. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306522-land-department-scam-dupes-dentist-out-of-300000-baht/

A renowned dentist in Ubon Ratchathani was targeted by a fraudulent group claiming to be from the Land Department. The fraudsters duped him into confirming land ownership through the LINE application, leading to a loss of over 300,000 baht. The dentist revealed this incident today while issuing a musical warning about such scams. While working with a patient, Mohal Sakbhuakeaw received a call from an individual impersonating a Land Department official. The caller wanted him to confirm his land ownership but he asked them to leave their LINE ID for further communication. About a week later, Mohal contacted the impersonator on LINE, who had a Land Department profile picture and asked him to confirm his land ownership. Mohal complied, confirming his ownership through a link sent via the LINE application and following the impersonator’s instructions, which included a face scan. Mohal stated that he was fooled by the imposter’s accurate knowledge of his details, including his land’s title deed number, plot number, name, and location that the Land Department would have. Despite his clinic staff noticing the suspicious activity and advising him to stop, he did not believe them. By Neill Fronde Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/dentist-duped-out-of-300000-baht-in-sophisticated-land-department-scam -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Mobile phone shields Thai woman from ex-boyfriend’s bullet Photo via ThaiRath and Facebook/ Mono News A mobile phone became an unexpected life-saving shield for a Thai woman when her ex-boyfriend shot her in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. Thanks to the phone shield the woman only suffered a mild injury near her waist. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306521-mobile-phone-shields-thai-woman-from-ex-boyfriend’s-bullet/

A mobile phone became an unexpected life-saving shield for a Thai woman when her ex-boyfriend shot her in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. Thanks to the phone shield the woman only suffered a mild injury near her waist. The victim, 24 year old Ratda, who remains at Khon Sawan Hospital, recounted the shooting to police and reporters. According to Ratda, the shooting occurred to her while she was riding a motorcycle back home. Just as she was about the arrive home, her 29 year old ex-boyfriend Thongbon fired two shots at her. One gunshot missed while another struck her mobile phone and penetrated her body. She fled the scene on her motorcycle to seek help from neighbours before filing a complaint at Khon Sawan Police Station. Ratda stated that she clearly saw that the gunman was Thongbon. She disclosed that she had been in a relationship with Thongbon for four months and previously shared a home with him. However, Thongbon always physically abused her so she ended the relationship a month before the shooting. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via ThaiRath and Facebook/ Mono News Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/call-for-help-mobile-phone-shields-thai-woman-from-ex-boyfriends-bullet -- The Thaiger 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe