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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

EC Advises Dropping Charges Against Move Forward Leader An investigating committee has advised the Election Commission (EC) to dismiss the alleged violation of election law charges against Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party. The charges centered around accusations that Pita held shares in the media firm iTV while filing his candidacy for the May 14 general election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303900-ec-advises-dropping-charges-against-move-forward-leader/

An investigating committee has advised the Election Commission (EC) to dismiss the alleged violation of election law charges against Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party. The charges centered around accusations that Pita held shares in the media firm iTV while filing his candidacy for the May 14 general election. An EC official revealed that the committee’s investigation found insufficient evidence to conclusively prove that iTV was operational and generating income during the period when Pita submitted his election candidacy in early April. The committee underscored the requirement, as per Section 151 of the Election Act, for unambiguous and irrefutable proof of Pita’s continued ownership of shares in the media company in order to disqualify him from the election. By Goongnang Suksawat Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/08/17/ec-advises-dropping-charges-against-move-forward-leader/ -- 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

United Thai Nation party joins Pheu Thai coalition Photo : The United Thai Nation spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj The United Thai Nation party announced today (Thursday) that it will join the Pheu Thai-led coalition and vote for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial nominee, according to the party’s spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303899-united-thai-nation-party-joins-pheu-thai-coalition/

The United Thai Nation party announced today (Thursday) that it will join the Pheu Thai-led coalition and vote for Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial nominee, according to the party’s spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj. His party had previously informed Pheu Thai that it would not join the coalition if it included a party with a policy to amend the lèse majesté law. Now that Pheu Thai has confirmed that its coalition contains no such party, it agrees to vote for the Pheu Thai nominee, said Akaradej. The spokesman denied that the party will be rewarded with four ministerial positions. Caption: Photo : The United Thai Nation spokesman Akaradej Wongpitakroj Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/united-thai-nation-party-joins-pheu-thai-coalition/ -- 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

Democrats want to know who they would be voting for as PM File photo : Acting Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit The Democrat party wants to know who Pheu Thai’s nominee for prime minister will be before making a decision whether to vote for them. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303898-democrats-want-to-know-who-they-would-be-voting-for-as-pm/

The Democrat party wants to know who Pheu Thai’s nominee for prime minister will be before making a decision whether to vote for them. Acting party leader Jurin Laksanawisit said Thursday that, once his party learns the name of the nominee, it will make a decision, adding that it will not be difficult for the party to decide. At this stage, the political situation surrounding the Pheu Thai’s premiership nominee remains uncertain, though Pheu Thai has stated that it will initially nominate Srettha Thavisin, one of its three prime ministerial candidates. Caption: File photo : Acting Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/democrats-want-to-know-who-they-would-be-voting-for-as-pm/ -- 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

A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last Image via Carletonville Herald A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303894-a-lifesaver’s-plunge-in-pattaya-pool-becomes-his-last/

A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. The incident occurred at 1am today when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center in Pattaya, received a distress call from a condo in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province. The call reported that an individual, identified as Uthit, believed to be between 40 and 45 years old, and a technician at the condo, had been found in a distressing condition in the swimming pool. Rescue workers were on the scene to assist the casualty, offering preliminary first aid and heart-pumping efforts to resuscitate him, before promptly transporting the dead man to the nearest hospital. Simultaneously, a group of friends represented a mournful scene surrounding the pool, shedding tears over the unfortunate incident and praying for their dear friend. By Samantha Rose Caption: Image via Carletonville Herald Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/heartbreaking-fate-condo-technician-drowns-in-same-pool-where-he-tried-to-save-a-tourist -- Thaiger 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

Lottery loser: Drug addict squanders fortune, resorts to knife-point negotiations Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303893-lottery-loser-drug-addict-squanders-fortune-resorts-to-knife-point-negotiations/

Chiang Rai Police have arrested 41 year old drug addict in relation to an incident where the man reportedly threatened his parents with a knife to extract money for funding his drug habit. The incident occurred after his share of a 12-million baht lottery windfall had been exhausted by his substance abuse. Local police yesterday were informed of Sutthiphong’s act of aggression and intimidation towards his parents, attempting to coerce them for more money intended for drug purchases. Sutthiphong managed to evade police scrutiny initially, however, an arrest warrant was soon issued by the local court. Subsequently, the drug addict’s 43 year old wife, Penjamas, took him to Vieng Pao Pao Police Station. During the confession, he admitted to consuming one and a half tablets of an unidentified drug, resulting in a positive drug test at the Vieng Pao Pao Hospital, reported KhaoSod. An investigation into the case revealed that approximately two years ago, Sutthiphong’s parents won a first-prize lottery of 12 million baht (US$338,123). They distributed the winnings amongst their children, including Sutthiphong. However, Sutthiphong’s substance abuse consumed his share until it was exhausted. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/chiang-rai-drug-addict-blows-12-million-baht-lottery-winnings-on-drugs-threatens-parents-for-more -- Thaiger 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

Phuket savings group ex-loan officer nabbed for 12 million baht embezzlement Photo via Khaosod The former loan officer of a savings group was arrested by police in a Phuket restaurant on charges of forging loan documents, fabricating account data, and embezzlement of over 12 million baht. The arrest of the 44 year old woman named Arwarran, made under the jurisdiction of Narathiwat Province’s court, follows a complaint lodged in 2020 by more than 50 members of the savings group. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303892-phuket-savings-group-ex-loan-officer-nabbed-for-12-million-baht-embezzlement/

The former loan officer of a savings group was arrested by police in a Phuket restaurant on charges of forging loan documents, fabricating account data, and embezzlement of over 12 million baht. The arrest of the 44 year old woman named Arwarran, made under the jurisdiction of Narathiwat Province’s court, follows a complaint lodged in 2020 by more than 50 members of the savings group. Police Major Montri Thetkan, the head of the police, ordered Police Lieutenant Pattak Khwannak, head of Squad 5, and Police Sub-Lieutenant Pongsak Mimusik, a Squad 5 officer, to arrest the accused. According to arrest warrant #686/2023, dated July 27, issued by Narathiwat Provincial Court, Arwarran faced charges of “theft, fraudulent management of another person’s savings, assets, forging documents of title, and using or claiming forged documents.” Arwarran was implicated as a member of the savings group’s loan committee. It was alleged that she falsified loan documents and cooked the books, converting the funds for personal expenses amounting to over 12 million baht. Due to these accusations, numerous group members filed complaints against the accused, leading to her subsequent arrest. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo via Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/phuket-savings-group-ex-loan-officer-nabbed-for-12-million-baht-embezzlement -- Thaiger 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

Crane accident at Lam Sali bridge Bangkok leaves one dead, two injured Image via Khaosod A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the labourers were working on the bridge. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303891-crane-accident-at-lam-sali-bridge-bangkok-leaves-one-dead-two-injured/

A tragic incident occurred yesterday at the elevated bridge crossing the Lam Sali intersection in Bangkok when an iron plate fell from the crane, claiming one life and inflicting injuries on two other workers. Events unfolded today at 1.50am as the labourers were working on the bridge. The bridge, located over the Bangkapi intersection, is currently under construction. Among the victims were 26 year old Netipong, 46 year old Duangjai, and 32 year old Anant. Anant suffered a severe head injury that led to his unfortunate demise while receiving treatment at the hospital. The workers were using two cranes to remove the iron plate located underneath the bridge. As they were attaching the sling to the plate, it abruptly fell, hitting the workers on the crane and those at the site. The area of the accident was on Sereethai Road, where the Lam Sali intersection bridge is being repaired. The iron plates were removed as part of this task. At the time of the accident, traffic from Sereethai Road inbound was blocked, preventing further mishaps. After the incident, the workers cleared the debris and normal traffic resumed. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Image via Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/crane-accident-at-thailands-lam-sali-bridge-leaves-one-dead-and-two-injured

Jewellery district on fire, but not in a good way: Bangkok blaze barely misses the bling Image via Khaosod Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303890-jewellery-district-on-fire-but-not-in-a-good-way-bangkok-blaze-barely-misses-the-bling/

Bangkok’s Bang Rak district was jolted awake in the early hours as a fire broke out at a jewellery import-export company today. Fortunately, the blaze was contained before it could spread to the vault. The preliminary speculation points towards an electrical circuit malfunction as a possible cause. Around 12.10am today, Deputy Superintendent Patiwat Ruangphoeng of the Bang Rak Police Station rushed to the scene of the fire at the Diamrussa Co., Ltd., located in Surawongse Road’s Soi Pramot. Firefighters from Bang Rak were swiftly coordinated to douse the fire with three fire trucks being dispatched to the site at once. The affected building, a six-story commercial edifice housing the jewellery import-export business, emitted flames and smoke notably from the fifth floor. Firefighters were initially unable to penetrate the building due to stringent security measures and the absence of any residents inside. They had to reach out to the company’s owner to gain access and fight the fire raging inside. Before the owner arrived, preliminary efforts were made to control the fire from the outside of the building to prevent it from spreading. Upon arrival, the company owner, Supatra Pongsawatkul, assisted the firefighting personnel in hauling the fire hose into the building. They discovered that the origin of the fire was in a jewellery crafting room. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Image via Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/early-morning-fire-breakout-at-bangkok-jewellery-company-electrical-circuit-malfunction-suspected -- Thaiger 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

Thai man turns himself into police after raping 20 year old Burmese girl Photo via Channel 3 and Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1303889-thai-man-turns-himself-into-police-after-raping-20-year-old-burmese-girl/

A 61 year old Thai man turned himself into Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station after he raped a 20 year old Burmese girl in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok last month. The victim, 20 year old Arisa, filed a complaint with the police after the incident occurred on July 26. She explained that the rapist, 61 year old Wuttichai, was an employer of her father. They worked together in the Ratchaburi province while she lived and worked in the Nonthaburi province. On the day of the incident, Wuttichai informed Arisa that he would pick her up from her workplace, under the pretext of taking her to visit her younger sister at a foster home in Nakhon Pathom. Arisa’s initial compliance was rooted in the assumption that her father would be accompanying Wuttichai on the journey. However, as events unfolded, her father was absent from the car. According to Arisa, Wuttichai assured her he would collect her father from an alternate location. Trusting his words, she proceeded to travel alongside him. The course of events took an alarming turn as Wuttichai diverted from the route, stopping at a drugstore and restaurant before eventually arriving at a residence within the province. At the residence, Wuttichai revealed that he was tired and unable to continue driving. He told Arisa that he would take a rest at the house and urged Arisa to come inside the premises and rest. However, when Arisa entered, Wuttichai locked her in a room and sexually assaulted her. She screamed for help but no one heard her. She later requested to go to the bathroom where she sought an opportunity to reach out to her employer for help. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Channel 3 and Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-turns-himself-into-police-after-raping-20-year-old-burmese-girl -- Thaiger 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