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Build-up of heat likely cause of port explosion Heat is thought to have been the cause of the explosion and fire among containers being stored inside Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province on Tuesday. The container in question was holding 378 boxes of organic peroxide in an area reserved for dangerous chemicals. The fire, which was followed by an explosion, sent a pillar of noxious black smoke into the air, which could be seen from far away. Caption: Photo by Krit Chevathamanon Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/build-up-of-heat-likely-cause-of-port-explosion/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-29 - 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

Crafty customer feasts and flees without paying the bill Picture courtesy of Grandma's Kitchen A deceitful customer dined and dashed from a local Pattaya restaurant without paying after ordering an abundance of food and three bottles of beer. The man left behind a mobile phone and cigarette, claiming he needed to pick up a friend. It was later revealed that the phone was a decoy, and the same individual had previously impersonated an assistant to a Member of Parliament to commit a similar act. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305002-crafty-customer-feasts-and-flees-without-paying-the-bill/

A deceitful customer dined and dashed from a local Pattaya restaurant without paying after ordering an abundance of food and three bottles of beer. The man left behind a mobile phone and cigarette, claiming he needed to pick up a friend. It was later revealed that the phone was a decoy, and the same individual had previously impersonated an assistant to a Member of Parliament to commit a similar act. The incident took place at a well-known local restaurant, Grandma’s Kitchen, situated within a side alley near the Chaiyapruek Post Office branch, Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, Chon Buri. The restaurant, owned by 28 year old Naiyana Sawasdee, serves various dishes like noodles, a la carte food, rice with pork leg, papaya salad, fresh coffee, and other beverages. A Thai man, aged 30 to 40 years, arrived on a motorcycle yesterday afternoon and ordered a variety of dishes including Tom Yum seafood, seafood salad, plain rice, cold Yen Ta Fo soup, fried garlic beef, ice, beer, and two glasses of cola. Despite dining alone, his order filled the entire table. After consuming three bottles of beer and spending an hour at the restaurant, his behaviour began to appear unusual. Naiyana further reported that the customer claimed he was meeting a friend at the mouth of the alley and left his mobile phone and cigarettes at the table. However, after he left and did not return for about 15 minutes, Naiyana checked the phone and discovered it was merely an empty case. The cigarettes were also just an empty packet with one lighter. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of Grandma's Kitchen Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/dine-and-dasher-leaves-decoy-phone-flees-after-racking-up-820-baht-bill-at-pattaya-eatery -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - 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

Nearly 18 million tourists make waves in Thailand this year Picture courtesy of Phi Phi Islands unoffical Facebook page With the close of this year on the horizon, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry reported that almost 18 million overseas tourists have laid a beach towel in the Land of Smiles. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305001-nearly-18-million-tourists-make-waves-in-thailand-this-year/

With the close of this year on the horizon, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry reported that almost 18 million overseas tourists have laid a beach towel in the Land of Smiles. Thailand, which heavily leans on tourism as a significant economic pillar, is setting its sights on welcoming around 28 million visitors by the end of the year. The statistics released today reflect an encouraging trend for Thailand’s tourism industry, which has been a vital part of the nation’s economy. The figures showcase the country’s enduring appeal to international tourists, with the count of 17.57 million visitors marking a significant milestone in the nation’s tourism sector. Despite the global challenges that have plagued the travel and tourism industry, Thailand continues to make strides in maintaining and enhancing its international appeal. The nation’s vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, and world-renowned hospitality continue to draw in tourists from around the globe. By Alex Morgan Caption: Picture courtesy of Phi Phi Islands unoffical Facebook page Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thailands-tourism-sector-eyes-28-million-visitors-despite-global-challenges -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - 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

Gold prices see slight lift, gold ornaments trading at 32,500 baht Photo Courtesy of Tasty Thailand Gold prices surged today as the Gold Traders Association revised rates upwards. This comparison is made to the end prices of August 28, when gold ornaments were selling at 32,500 baht per baht weight. Today, the price was revised upwards by 100 baht, compared to the closing price of August 28. The price of gold ornaments moved to 32,500 baht per baht weight, according to the latest data published on the Gold Traders Association’s website at 9.26am. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305000-gold-prices-see-slight-lift-gold-ornaments-trading-at-32500-baht/

Gold prices surged today as the Gold Traders Association revised rates upwards. This comparison is made to the end prices of August 28, when gold ornaments were selling at 32,500 baht per baht weight. Today, the price was revised upwards by 100 baht, compared to the closing price of August 28. The price of gold ornaments moved to 32,500 baht per baht weight, according to the latest data published on the Gold Traders Association’s website at 9.26am. In the domestic market, the purchase price for gold bars stood at 31,900 baht per baht weight and were sold at 32,000 baht, as announced in the first release of the day. Gold ornaments with 96.5% purity were bought at 31,320.56 baht per baht weight and sold at 32,500 baht. The global gold market (Gold Spot) was priced at US$1,921.50 per ounce. To summarise, the gold prices for today, August 29, as announced in the first release were: For gold bars: Purchase price: 31,900 baht per baht weight Selling price: 32,000 baht per baht weight For gold ornaments: Purchase price: 31,320.56 baht per baht weight Selling price: 32,500 baht per baht weight. By Neill Fronde Caption: Photo Courtesy of Tasty Thailand Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/economy/thai-gold-prices-see-slight-increase-with-gold-ornaments-now-trading-at-32500-baht-per-baht-weight -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - 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

Woman arrested for K-pop ticket scam, accused of defrauding 7,000-8,000 baht Image via Khaosod A 57 year old woman, known as Aunt Prayun, was arrested yesterday, for allegedly defrauding people by selling fake tickets and merchandise for popular K-pop bands. She was taken into custody from her rental home in the Phaya Thai district in Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304999-woman-arrested-for-k-pop-ticket-scam-accused-of-defrauding-7000-8000-baht/

A 57 year old woman, known as Aunt Prayun, was arrested yesterday, for allegedly defrauding people by selling fake tickets and merchandise for popular K-pop bands. She was taken into custody from her rental home in the Phaya Thai district in Bangkok. Prayun was accused of claiming to pawn her bank account for 7,000-8,000 baht she was netting selling fraudulent K-Pop tickets and items. The arrest was carried out by a special team led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Thitisan Sangsawang. The team had been ordered to investigate the case by Police Lieutenant General Thitirat Kitisara. Prayun was apprehended under the arrest warrant number 183/2023, issued on June 14, by the Phitsanulok Provincial Court. She was charged with “deceiving the public, and dishonestly or fraudulently introducing into a computer system distorted or false computer data, in whole or in part, or false computer data, in a manner likely to cause damage to the public.” The arrest followed a complaint from a Facebook user who was tricked into purchasing tickets and clothes representing renowned Korean K-Pop artists. The scammer used the account under the name Prayun to receive the transferred money. By Neill Fronde Caption: Image via Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/bangkok-woman-arrested-for-k-pop-ticket-scam-accused-of-defrauding-7000-8000-baht-per-case -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - 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 woman nabbed selling sanctuary-seized aquatic treasures Pictures courtesy of Sanook A 49 year old woman was caught red–handed selling aquatic animals captured from a sanctuary area in Rayong province. The incident took place at around 3pm yesterday at Wat Khod Thim Tharam, in the city of Rayong. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304998-thai-woman-nabbed-selling-sanctuary-seized-aquatic-treasures/

A 49 year old woman was caught red–handed selling aquatic animals captured from a sanctuary area in Rayong province. The incident took place at around 3pm yesterday at Wat Khod Thim Tharam, in the city of Rayong. The woman, named Aun, was spotted by Suwat, a local temple boy, while she was capturing aquatic animals from the sanctuary. Despite being warned about the consequences, the woman continued with her activities, leading to the matter being reported to the local police. Suphattharapong Boonkamnert, a police investigator in Rayong City, was alerted of the situation. Suwat provided video evidence that showed Aun capturing turtles, frogs and snails from the sanctuary area, opposite the shrine of Luang Por Khao. During the incident, Aun argued that she was not in the wrong as she was not capturing the animals from the temple area, but rather from another side of the river that falls within the sanctuary area. Aun insisted that she had been selling the animals she captured at a local market. She offered to sell the animals she had caught to Suwat at 100 baht for a turtle, 20 baht for a frog, and free snails. By Samantha Rose Caption: Pictures courtesy of Sanook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/rayong-woman-faces-charges-for-illegal-sale-of-aquatic-sanctuary-creatures -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - 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

Three Officers Killed in Pattani’s Bomb Attack PATTANI, Aug 29 (TNA) – Authorities have sealed off entry and exit routes to the site where an ambush and a bombing occurred last night, killing three officials and leaving five others injured. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304997-three-officers-killed-in-pattani’s-bomb-attack/

PATTANI, Aug 29 (TNA) – Authorities have sealed off entry and exit routes to the site where an ambush and a bombing occurred last night, killing three officials and leaving five others injured. A group of suspected insurgents planted an explosive and launched an attack on police and defence volunteers in Yarang district while they were on patrol, overseeing the safety of the public. This led to a confrontation lasting over 30 minutes. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230251 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-29 - 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

Fire Breaks out at Dangerous Goods Container in Chonburi’s Port CHONBURI, Aug 29 (TNA) – A fire incident involving a container carrying a class 5.2 oxidizing substance occurred at the dangerous goods warehouse of JWD within the Laem Chabang Port area in Chonburi province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304996-fire-breaks-out-at-dangerous-goods-container-in-chonburi’s-port/

CHONBURI, Aug 29 (TNA) – A fire incident involving a container carrying a class 5.2 oxidizing substance occurred at the dangerous goods warehouse of JWD within the Laem Chabang Port area in Chonburi province. Flames engulfed the storage container, causing thick black smoke to spread across the vicinity. Those in close proximity experienced significant discomfort, including nausea and breathing problems. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230296 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-29 - 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

Outgoing PM Thanks Everyone for Service to Nation BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Outgoing Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha joined in a group photo with the Cabinet members and government officials, expressing his gratitude to everyone for their dedicated service to the nation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304995-prayut-says-he-will-just-be-an-ordinary-citizen-with-his-family-after-retirement/?do=findComment&comment=18311295

Outgoing PM Thanks Everyone for Service to Nation BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Outgoing Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha joined in a group photo with the Cabinet members and government officials, expressing his gratitude to everyone for their dedicated service to the nation. Following the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Gen. Prayuth joined the photo session with his Cabinet members. Among those present were Gen. Anupong Paojinda, Mr. Itthipol Khunpluem, Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Mr. Peeraphan Salirathaviphak, Mr. Juti Krairuek , Mr. Supattanapong Phanmeechaow and Mr. Varawuth Silpa-archa. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230361 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-29 - 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

Prayut says he will just be an ordinary citizen with his family after retirement After chairing his last cabinet meeting today (Tuesday), outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the media that he will spend the rest of his life in retirement with his family and taking rest as an ordinary citizen who has no privileges. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304995-prayut-says-he-will-just-be-an-ordinary-citizen-with-his-family-after-retirement/

After chairing his last cabinet meeting today (Tuesday), outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the media that he will spend the rest of his life in retirement with his family and taking rest as an ordinary citizen who has no privileges. In his brief farewell speech, he thanked all the ministers, his staff, officials and maids working at Government House, expressing hope that they will continue to do so. During the lunch break, after the cabinet meeting, the prime minister, his ministers and staff took a group photo and were seen engaged in joyful chit-chat. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayut-says-he-will-just-be-an-ordinary-citizen-with-his-family-after-retirement/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-29 - 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

Thaksin suffering “fatigue and stress” in hospital : Paetongtarn Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday that her father, Thaksin, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, is still under stress and suffering the after effects of COVID-19. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304994-thaksin-suffering-“fatigue-and-stress”-in-hospital-paetongtarn/

Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday that her father, Thaksin, who is receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, is still under stress and suffering the after effects of COVID-19. Paetongtarn was speaking at a press conference at Pheu Thai headquarters after visiting her father on Monday. “My father is suffering from fatigue, as you could see when he returned to Thailand on August 22. He is under a lot of stress.” She claimed she had learnt at the same time as the media that Thaksin had been transferred from the Corrections Department to the Police General Hospital. “In 2020, my father was infected with COVID-19 which, at that time, lacked medication to treat it. He was in the ICU for nine days and lost about 10 kilogrammes,” she said. Her father tried to exercise when he was free of the virus, but this was a challenge at 74 years old, plus he was stressed. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksin-suffering-fatigue-and-stress-in-hospital-paetongtarn/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-29 - 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

Pheu Thai Deputy Leader Selected for Defence Minister BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) – The cabinet lineup has been finalized with Pheu Thai deputy leader Suthin Klungsaeng has been chosen for the position of the Defence Minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304906-pheu-thai-deputy-leader-selected-for-defence-minister/

BANGKOK, Aug 28 (TNA) – The cabinet lineup has been finalized with Pheu Thai deputy leader Suthin Klungsaeng has been chosen for the position of the Defence Minister. Srettha Thavisin said the cabinet lineup would be submitted to the secretariat of the cabinet for qualification with the Cabinet expected to convene its first meeting in the upcoming week on Sept1. The latest list of cabinet members, as of this afternoon (Aug 28), includes the following: Pheu Thai Party Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1229885 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-28 - 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

Srettha meets airlines about boosting tourist arrivals by year end Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin held talks with representatives of eight airlines, Airports of Thailand (AoT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today (Monday), seeking cooperation to boost tourist arrivals during the last quarter of this year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304905-srettha-meets-airlines-about-boosting-tourist-arrivals-by-year-end/

Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin held talks with representatives of eight airlines, Airports of Thailand (AoT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) today (Monday), seeking cooperation to boost tourist arrivals during the last quarter of this year. The prime minister reminded those at the meeting that the fourth quarter is peak tourist season and is important in stimulating the economy. As such, the government is keen to take steps now to prepare the country to accommodate the arrivals of tourists, which are expected to spike. Kerati Kitmanawat, president of AOT, said that the eight airlines will report to the prime minister and his team today on the outcome of discussions about how to accommodate more flights from China at Thailand’s six main airports. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/srettha-meets-airlines-about-boosting-tourist-arrivals-by-year-end/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-28 - 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