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Thieves remain at large after stealing about 400,000 baht from a Krung Thai Bank ATM in front of Prachanukroh School in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. The deputy manager of the Krung Thai Bank, Janjira Saelim, yesterday lodged a complaint at Tha Sala Police Station complaining that thieves had stolen money from the ATM in the early hours of the morning. Janjira added that the ATM had been replenished with 6.24 million baht a day prior to the crime. Police officers investigated the ATM and collected the thieves’ fingerprints left on the machine. Officers reported that the criminals opened the ATM’s money storage from the back of the machine. They used a gas-cutting torch to cut the back of the machine and then burned the inner parts of the machine to remove the cash. Janjira revealed that there was about 4.59 million baht left in the cash machine, adding that bank clients withdrew about 1.25 million in cash, so the thieves managed to steal about 397,000 baht from the ATM. Furthermore, the damages inflicted upon the ATM’s structure incurred a hefty cost of 250,000 baht. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ กระแสข่าวเมืองคอน Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/cash-caper-thieves-on-the-run-after-snatching-400000-baht-from-krung-thai-bank-atm -- Thaiger 2023-08-18 - 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

“Department of Climate Change” Officially Established BANGKOK, Aug 18 (TNA) – His Majesty the King has graciously approved the establishment of the “Department of Climate Change and Environment” effective from today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303978-“department-of-climate-change”-officially-established/

BANGKOK, Aug 18 (TNA) – His Majesty the King has graciously approved the establishment of the “Department of Climate Change and Environment” effective from today. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion was renamed the Department of Climate Change and Environment. The newly-established body will be responsible for directly addressing climate change issues. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1225228 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-18 - 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

Chiang Mai Hotel Exposes Hotel Booking Scams CHAING MAI, Aug18 (TNA) – A renowned hotel in Chiang Mai has filed a complaint to the police against scammers creating a fraudulent Facebook page to deceive individuals into making accommodation bookings and transferring money. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303976-chiang-mai-hotel-exposes-hotel-booking-scams/

Phuket Aims to be Low-Carbon Eco-Tourism Destination BANGKOK (NNT) - The Island province of Phuket is seeking to become a low-carbon destination, with future development plans focusing on waste management and lowering greenhouse emissions to promote eco-tourism. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303974-phuket-aims-to-be-low-carbon-eco-tourism-destination/

CHAING MAI, Aug18 (TNA) – A renowned hotel in Chiang Mai has filed a complaint to the police against scammers creating a fraudulent Facebook page to deceive individuals into making accommodation bookings and transferring money. The manager of R1 Nimman Hotel Chiang Mai filed the complaint at the Phu Ping Police Station after a cybercriminal gang took images from the hotel’s official Facebook page, created a counterfeit page, and posted messages claiming to offer room reservations. This led to several potential customers falling prey to the scam, thinking they were interacting with the legitimate hotel page and subsequently transferring money for room bookings. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1225243 -- Thai News Agency 2023-08-18 - 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 (NNT) - The Island province of Phuket is seeking to become a low-carbon destination, with future development plans focusing on waste management and lowering greenhouse emissions to promote eco-tourism. According to Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew, provincial authorities recently held discussions with public and environmental agencies on food waste management and agreed to establish a systematic plan that integrates all sides to ensure maximum sustainability. In order to address the food waste issue, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation will work with the Phuket municipality to promote waste management to local residents and businesses. Authorities plan to create a platform that collects data and information on excess waste which will be used to establish waste disposal plans with greater efficiency. According to data from 2019, Phuket emitted 3.1 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide. Authorities are concerned about the increasing rate of emission, as the figure has been forecast to rise to around 4.6 million tonnes by 2030. A crucial factor attributing to this is Phuket’s failure to separate garbage, 50% of which is food waste. Officials stated that separating waste would be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to waste disposal. Wattanapong Suksai, Director of the Phuket Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office, said the office is working to lower greenhouse gas emissions and execute action plans to address climate change. He said that the province is working to curb greenhouse gasses, with the aim of lowering Phuket’s greenhouse gas output to 440,000 tonnes per year by 2030. By Krajangwit Johjit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230818160022064 -- NNT 2023-08-18 - 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

Sak Surin moved to new home in the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre The Thai elephant, recently repatriated from Sri Lanka, Sak Surin, was moved to a new home today (Friday), at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang province, after the completion of its 30-days at the quarantine centre. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303973-sak-surin-moved-to-new-home-in-the-thai-elephant-conservation-centre/

The Thai elephant, recently repatriated from Sri Lanka, Sak Surin, was moved to a new home today (Friday), at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang province, after the completion of its 30-days at the quarantine centre. Suratchai Inwiset, director of the National Elephant Institute, said the transfer of Sak Surin to his new home, which is just a stone’s throw from the quarantine centre, went smoothly and took only about half an hour. He said that Sak Surin did not panic and appeared to be able to settle into the new environment easily, adding that the elephant will not be alone. There are 3 or 4 other elephants and their calves nearby. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sak-surin-moved-to-new-home-in-the-thai-elephant-conservation-centre/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-18 - 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

City Hall opens channel for complaints about Kru Kai Kaew sculpture The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened a channel through which members of the public can lodge complaints, if they feel that the oversized “Kru Kai Kaew” sculpture, located in front of a hotel at the Ratchadapisek-Lat Phrao intersection, is causing inconvenience. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303972-city-hall-opens-channel-for-complaints-about-kru-kai-kaew-sculpture/

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has opened a channel through which members of the public can lodge complaints, if they feel that the oversized “Kru Kai Kaew” sculpture, located in front of a hotel at the Ratchadapisek-Lat Phrao intersection, is causing inconvenience. A group of people, who call themselves “National Thai Citizens”, filed a complaint with the governor yesterday (Thursday), asking him to order the winged half beast and half demon figure to be removed, claiming that it is located on public land. The group also expressed concern that some worshippers may slaughter pets as sacrifices to Kru Kai Kaew. Followers who believe in the mythical creature have, however, denied that live animals are used in sacrificial rituals. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/city-hall-opens-channel-for-complaints-about-kru-kai-kaew-sculpture/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-18 - 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

SRT Plans New Company for Northeast Train Project to China BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to establish a new company dedicated to operating the forthcoming high-speed train routes in the northeastern region of the country, with the primary goal of enhancing Thailand’s railway links with China. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303971-srt-plans-new-company-for-northeast-train-project-to-china/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is preparing to establish a new company dedicated to operating the forthcoming high-speed train routes in the northeastern region of the country, with the primary goal of enhancing Thailand’s railway links with China. Drawing inspiration from the existing SRT Electrified Train Co. Ltd, responsible for managing Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link and the SRT Red Line, the envisioned new company is expected to take on a similar operational structure. The Ministry of Transport is actively engaged in crafting the organizational blueprint for the prospective unit, with the expectation of finalizing the study’s outcomes by the end of 2023. The strategic timeline aims to ensure the new company’s establishment promptly thereafter, enabling it to be operational by the time China provides technological expertise and knowledge concerning high-speed trains in 11 specific areas to Thai personnel. This anticipated transfer of knowledge is projected to occur in the latter part of 2024. In parallel with this development, the SRT said the ongoing project, involving the creation of a 253-kilometer-long high-speed train track connecting Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima in the Northeast, has advanced significantly, nearing completion of approximately 24% of its total scope. The undertaking carries a price tag of 179 billion baht, commencing construction in 2017, and anticipates offering high-speed train services in its initial phase by 2027. Specific achievements include the successful completion of a 3.5-kilometer section between Klang Dong and Pang Asok stations in Nakhon Ratchasima. Furthermore, an 11-kilometer stretch connecting Sikhio and Kut Chik stations has surpassed 98% completion and is poised to finalize later this year. Construction works are also in progress across multiple segments spanning regions including Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima, which covers areas such as Muak Lek, Kaeng Khoi, and Lam Takhong. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230818115848966 -- NNT 2023-08-18 - 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

Apple issues warning for people who charge their iPhone while they’re sleeping Doing so could have major consequences Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303970-apple-issues-warning-for-people-who-charge-their-iphone-while-they’re-sleeping/

Doing so could have major consequences Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Waking up in the morning, both fully recharged, it sets the tone for the rest of the day however Apple have warned that doing this could have major consequences. Apple have told those of us who charge their phone while we’re asleep at night are at risk of causing a “fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property”. Full Story: https://www.joe.co.uk/tech/apple-issues-warning-for-people-who-charge-their-iphone-while-theyre-sleeping-403297 -- JOE 2023-08-18 - 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

Lengthy parliamentary debate expected during PM selection on August 22nd Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate does not need to give a vision statement during the joint sitting of parliament, scheduled on August 22nd to select the prime minister, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha at a press conference today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303969-lengthy-parliamentary-debate-expected-during-pm-selection-on-august-22nd/

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate does not need to give a vision statement during the joint sitting of parliament, scheduled on August 22nd to select the prime minister, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha at a press conference today (Friday). Members of the two Houses will, he said, be allowed to engage in a debate before the selection process for about five hours, from 10am, with the senators allocated two hours and the MPs up to three. The Pheu Thai party appears determined to nominate Srettha Thavisin, a former real estate tycoon, as its prime ministerial candidate. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lengthy-parliamentary-debate-expected-during-pm-selection-on-august-22nd/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-18 - 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 Destroys Construction Camp Near Pattaya A fire believed to have been caused by a short circuit destroyed a construction camp near Pattaya on Wednesday, August 16th. Nobody was hurt, according to authorities. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303903-fire-destroys-construction-camp-near-pattaya/

A fire believed to have been caused by a short circuit destroyed a construction camp near Pattaya on Wednesday, August 16th. Nobody was hurt, according to authorities. At 10:30 PM, three fire engines were dispatched to the incident scene located in the Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fierce blaze engulfing a wooden structure that was later found to be an uninhabited construction camp. The fire personnel quickly sprayed water to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby areas. It took approximately 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. No injuries or casualties were reported. The structure, however, was totally destroyed as the authorities said. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/08/17/fire-destroys-construction-camp-near-pattaya/ -- The Pattaya News 2023-08-17 - 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

Chonburi Couple Arrested for Concealing Miscarried Infant A Thai couple was arrested on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, for trying to conceal their allegedly miscarried infant by burying it near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir near Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303902-chonburi-couple-arrested-for-concealing-miscarried-infant/

A Thai couple was arrested on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, for trying to conceal their allegedly miscarried infant by burying it near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir near Pattaya. The arrest was made by Huay Yai police in collaboration with Pattaya police. The officers received a tip-off from concerned citizens that a man was seen suspiciously attempting to bury something under a tree near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir in the Huay Yai sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/08/17/chonburi-couple-arrested-for-concealing-miscarried-infant/ -- The Pattaya News 2023-08-17 - 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

City Hall suspends construction of Bangkapi flyover after fatal accident The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the suspension of work on the construction of a flyover at Bangkok’s Bangkapi intersection, after a fatal accident late last night (Wednesday) in which one worker was killed and two others were injured. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303891-crane-accident-at-lam-sali-bridge-bangkok-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/?do=findComment&comment=18283079

City Hall suspends construction of Bangkapi flyover after fatal accident The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the suspension of work on the construction of a flyover at Bangkok’s Bangkapi intersection, after a fatal accident late last night (Wednesday) in which one worker was killed and two others were injured. It was reported that a huge metallic sheet fell from the flyover as workers tried to lift it, with the help of two cranes, to reinforce the underside of the flyover. BMA spokesman Aekvarunyoo Amrapala today blamed the contractor for not following the correct construction procedure, adding that they have been ordered to increase safety measures at the construction site, to ensure that such an accident will not be repeated. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/city-hall-suspends-construction-of-bangkapi-flyover-after-fatal-accident/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-17 - 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

Ranger killed, four injured in explosion at house in Narathiwat A para military ranger was killed and four others were injured when an improvised explosive device, hidden in a house, was remotely detonated as they entered. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303901-ranger-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-at-house-in-narathiwat/

A para military ranger was killed and four others were injured when an improvised explosive device, hidden in a house, was remotely detonated as they entered. The incident took place in Ban Taloh in Si Sakhon district of Narathiwat province on Thursday morning. The five rangers, from the Corps of Engineers, had been assigned to repair the house under the “Baan Pen Sook” program without knowing that it was rigged to explode. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ranger-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-at-house-in-narathiwat/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-17 - 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