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TAT organizes fam trip to Pang-nga to promote wellness tourism PANG-NGA (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organized a fam trip to Pang-nga province as participants learned about the value and significance of health and wellness tourism. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301685-tat-organizes-fam-trip-to-pang-nga-to-promote-wellness-tourism/

PANG-NGA (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organized a fam trip to Pang-nga province as participants learned about the value and significance of health and wellness tourism. Foreign media representatives and partners took part in the wellness journey in Khao Lak area of Phang-nga on 22-23 July. The trip provided an enriching health and wellness tourism experience as well as nurtured both physical and mental well-being through various activities, including experiencing natural hot spring baths and boiling eggs at Tha Nam Plai Pu Hot Spring, surfing the waves at Memories Beach, practicing yoga and meditation, participating in handicraft workshops such as batik painting, and tasting local delicacies of Michelin-level quality. This trip promoted the "Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism: New Chapters, New Experience" project that aims to create a fresh perspective on Thailand’s wellness tourism products by making them stand out and excel in the global market. In addition to the fam trip, TAT launched an online marketing campaign named "Thailand Meaningful Wellness" which puts together more than 140 newly-designed Meaningful Wellness packages from leading health and wellness establishments. The project is expected to increase travel activities and generate at least 12 million baht in revenue. For more information please visit www.thailandmeaningfulwellness or contact Facebook page: Thailand Meaningful Wellness. By Werawan Boonmee Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230725114906484 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-25 - 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.

Thai Industrial Sentiment Rises for First Time in Three Months BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial sentiment rose for the first time in three months in June, bolstered by higher domestic demand, but sluggish exports and uncertainty over the formation of a new government remained a concern. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301684-thai-industrial-sentiment-rises-for-first-time-in-three-months/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s industrial sentiment rose for the first time in three months in June, bolstered by higher domestic demand, but sluggish exports and uncertainty over the formation of a new government remained a concern. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said its industrial sentiment index rose to 94.1 in June from 92.5 in May. While domestic demand has been supported by a continued recovery in the vital tourism sector, the FTI said in a statement that soft global demand continues to crimp Thai exports - a key driver of Thailand’s growth. FTI vice chair Montri Mahaplerkpong told a briefing that the federation expects 29-30 million foreign tourists this year, compared with nearly 40 million in pre-pandemic 2019. According to the FTI, political uncertainty persists after Thailand’s May national election as a new government has yet to be formed. Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party that won the May election, has been blocked by Parliament from becoming prime minister and suspended from his parliamentary duties pending the conclusion of an investigation into his electoral eligibility. By Paul Rujopakarn Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230725162450629 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-25 - 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.

PRD Shifts Content Focus to Emphasis Interest, Engagement and Understanding BANGKOK (NNT) - As part of ongoing efforts to elevate content quality, the Public Relations Department (PRD) is shifting its focus to more engaging and easy-to-understand information about government policies and undertakings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301682-prd-shifts-content-focus-to-emphasis-interest-engagement-and-understanding/

BANGKOK (NNT) - As part of ongoing efforts to elevate content quality, the Public Relations Department (PRD) is shifting its focus to more engaging and easy-to-understand information about government policies and undertakings. The PRD on Monday (24 July) hosted a seminar to discuss ways of raising the quality of online communication and how online platforms can facilitate public understanding of administrative visions and policies, driven through ‘ID IA IR Chat’. This mechanism propels the work of the PRD as a bridge between the public and government agencies. In his opening remarks, Caretaker Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Anucha Nakasai told event participants, comprised of mostly PRD officers, that online communication is a double-edged sword. By Paul Rujopakarn Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230725112500462 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-25 - 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.

Prawit denies that he is quitting politics File photo: Prawit Wongsuwan Palang Pracharath boss Prawit Wongsuwan denied widespread reports today (Tuesday) that he intends to quit politics, saying “I have never said that I will.” Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301681-prawit-denies-that-he-is-quitting-politics/

Palang Pracharath boss Prawit Wongsuwan denied widespread reports today (Tuesday) that he intends to quit politics, saying “I have never said that I will.” When asked to comment on a report that he would not take a ministerial position if his party decides to join the new government, he said he would have to wait and see, but refused to comment on Pheu Thai party’s bid to form a government. Over the weekend, core Pheu Thai members met Palang Pracharath senior party members at Pheu Thai headquarters. While political observers believe that Pheu Thai wanted to invite Palang Pracharath to join the government, Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew said the meeting was only intended to woo Palang Pracharath’s support for his party’s prime ministerial candidate. Caption: File photo: Prawit Wongsuwan Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prawit-denies-that-he-is-quitting-politics/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-25 - 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.

With Move Forward unbending, 8-party alliance hangs in the balance Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew had intended to deliver a single message to a planned meeting with its political allies this afternoon (Tuesday). Even without the meeting, which was abruptly cancelled without explanation, the message is already clear to everyone. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301680-with-move-forward-unbending-8-party-alliance-hangs-in-the-balance/

Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew had intended to deliver a single message to a planned meeting with its political allies this afternoon (Tuesday). Even without the meeting, which was abruptly cancelled without explanation, the message is already clear to everyone. Cholnan told Thai PBS World on Monday that he wanted to inform the meeting formally that his mission to mobilise wider support for a prime ministerial candidate, to be nominated by the now Pheu Thai-led alliance, had failed. “Every political party we talked to made it clear that working with us is impossible, as long as the Move Forward Party advocates mending Article 112 (the lèse majesté law),” said Cholnan. Caption: Pheu Thai Party leader Cholnan Srikaew Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/with-move-forward-unbending-8-party-alliance-hangs-in-the-balance/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-25 - 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.

George Orwell inspired Russian restaurant in Bangkok George Orwell, the author of the dystopian “1984”, is known to have frequented London pubs, and half of the gin mills in the city are said to have had him as a customer at one point or another. Orwell was dissatisfied with most of the pubs in his city. He wrote an essay for the Evening Standard in 1946, which he called “The Moon Under Water”, in which he described the rules that his ideal drinking establishment would follow. A Russian chef, Alesha Voronin, chose to name his restaurant in the heart of Bangkok after it. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301679-george-orwell-inspired-russian-restaurant-in-bangkok/

George Orwell, the author of the dystopian “1984”, is known to have frequented London pubs, and half of the gin mills in the city are said to have had him as a customer at one point or another. Orwell was dissatisfied with most of the pubs in his city. He wrote an essay for the Evening Standard in 1946, which he called “The Moon Under Water”, in which he described the rules that his ideal drinking establishment would follow. A Russian chef, Alesha Voronin, chose to name his restaurant in the heart of Bangkok after it. Alesha came to Thailand on holiday, thinking he would only stay for a month. While he was staying with his girlfriend for a night in a school near Songkhla, because the hotel in the town was completely booked due to funerals, a man high on “ya ba” (a potent mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine) broke in and hit him on the head with a stick, with the intent to assault his girlfriend. This left him with 23 scars on his head and he was taken to hospital, where he stayed for a few weeks. Seeing how hospitable and kind the villagers were with him, what local life was like, his tourist mind set changed and he wanted to know more about the country and its customs. “People were very kind to me, I mean the whole village, every day, people would come with flowers and fruits from all over this town, just for support. The hospital, it’s so beautiful, it’s just like a Zen garden, the pond, the gazebo at the centre of the pond. At 7am, pink lotuses opened and, at 7.30, white lotuses opened and everything was so nice.” Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/george-orwell-inspired-russian-restaurant-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-25 - 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.

Pattaya Baht Bus Crashes into Motorbike and Kills 19-year-old Woman A baht bus in Pattaya failed in a bid to overtake another vehicle before crashing head-on into a motorbike, instantly killing a 19-year-old female rider. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301608-pattaya-baht-bus-crashes-into-motorbike-and-kills-19-year-old-woman/

A baht bus in Pattaya failed in a bid to overtake another vehicle before crashing head-on into a motorbike, instantly killing a 19-year-old female rider. The tragic accident was reported to the Banglamung police at 02:30 AM Monday morning, July 24th, 2023. The Banglamung police coordinated with Sawang Boriboon rescue workers before hurrying to the incident scene along with Pattaya News reporters. Upon arriving at the entrance of Soi 15/1 on Pattaya-Naklua Road in the Naklua sub-district, Banglamung District, Chonburi province, the police found the victim, Ms. Jeerawan Permsin, only 19-years-old, lying motionless on the road. Despite attempts at resuscitating her, the victim succumbed to her grievous injuries. Steady rain was pouring at the time of the incident. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/24/pattaya-baht-bus-crashes-into-motorbike-and-kills-19-year-old-woman/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-24 - 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.

Move Forward not join coalition with United Thai Nation or Palang Pracharath The Move Forward party will not join any government with United Thai Nation or Palang Pracharath for many reasons, one of which is because their leaders led the last coup. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301607-move-forward-not-join-coalition-with-united-thai-nation-or-palang-pracharath/

The Move Forward party will not join any government with United Thai Nation or Palang Pracharath for many reasons, one of which is because their leaders led the last coup. The party reached the decision during a virtual meeting with their MPs to discuss the current political situation and its position on joining a government. The party claimed that United Thai Nation’s former core member, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, and Palang Pracharath’s leader, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, led the coup in 2014 and intended to remain in power long enough to pass the 2017 Constitution. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-not-join-coalition-with-united-thai-nation-or-palang-pracharath/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-24 - 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.

PM selection sitting this Thursday now in limbo House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said today (Monday) that his legal team will have to listen to the opinions of the House and Senate whips about whether the joint sitting of parliament, to select the prime minister, scheduled for this Thursday, will be postponed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301606-pm-selection-sitting-this-thursday-now-in-limbo/

House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said today (Monday) that his legal team will have to listen to the opinions of the House and Senate whips about whether the joint sitting of parliament, to select the prime minister, scheduled for this Thursday, will be postponed. The whips are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, he said, adding that he needs to hear the views of the eight coalition parties as well. All parties and the Senate have been thrown into disarray after the ombudsmen decided today to ask the Constitutional Court to consider a petition challenging parliament’s majority vote on July 19th to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination as a prime ministerial candidate. The ombudsman also asked the Charter Court to order parliament to suspend the prime ministerial selection process, until it rules on Pita’s renomination. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-selection-sitting-this-thursday-now-in-limbo/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-24 - 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.

Whistleblower’s deadly game: Ex-Thai League referee commits foul murder in Pattaya Picture courtesy of หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Facebook A horrifying scene played out yesterday when a former Thai League football referee took a woman’s life in a brutal murder before succumbing to self-inflicted wounds in Pattaya. The gruesome murder incident transpired at a three-storey lodging establishment, featuring a café and shophouse, situated along the Jomtien Beach Road in the Banglamung district of Chon Buri. The heated event transpired yesterday, around 11.15am, according to Pol. Capt. Chonlawit Athiphansi. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301599-whistleblower’s-deadly-game-ex-thai-league-referee-commits-foul-murder-in-pattaya/

A horrifying scene played out yesterday when a former Thai League football referee took a woman’s life in a brutal murder before succumbing to self-inflicted wounds in Pattaya. The gruesome murder incident transpired at a three-storey lodging establishment, featuring a café and shophouse, situated along the Jomtien Beach Road in the Banglamung district of Chon Buri. The heated event transpired yesterday, around 11.15am, according to Pol. Capt. Chonlawit Athiphansi. The assailant was recognised as Sunthorn Porjai, a 57 year old fitness trainer, known in his previous profession as a referee in the Thai League. Upon the police officer’s arrival, they found Sunthorn in a frenzied state, displaying a grievous slash on his neck and wielding a 40cm long knife, the blade epically stained with blood. He had somehow managed to secure the weapon to his wrist with a strap. As Sunthorn looked on the brink of losing consciousness due to his injuries, officers quickly disarmed him. He was rushed off to Pattaya Hospital, however, his wounds were so severe that he died. Officers at the scene discovered an additional horrific scene – a woman dead behind a counter, in a grim pool of blood. The deceased, 51 year old Saowajee Lekkhian, was the proprietor of the lodging venue. She suffered multiple stab wounds to her back, abdomen and throat, coupled with head injuries, signalling a horrifically violent encounter. Tragically, she was already dead when found at the scene, reported The Pattaya News. A motorbike taxi rider, who went by the name of Kob, said… “I heard a woman’s terrified screams.” By Top Caption: Picture courtesy of หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/former-thai-league-referee-fatally-stabs-pattaya-woman-before-self-inflicted-wounds -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-24 - 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.

Phuket couple held with thousands of meth pills and illegal firearm Picture courtesy of Kathu Police In the early hours of yesterday, a man and woman were apprehended in Phuket, Thailand, after they were discovered to be in possession of 27,000 Yaba pills, an illegal form of methamphetamine, and over 900 grams of ya ice, a form of crystal meth. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301598-phuket-couple-held-with-thousands-of-meth-pills-and-illegal-firearm/

In the early hours of yesterday, a man and woman were apprehended in Phuket, Thailand, after they were discovered to be in possession of 27,000 Yaba pills, an illegal form of methamphetamine, and over 900 grams of ya ice, a form of crystal meth. The duo, namely 39 year old Wirawong “Nueng’ Noichan,” who is a resident of Prabaramee Road, in Patong, and 31 year old Bulin “Fon” Decha, residing in Moo 1, Kathu, Phuket were unexpectedly caught in an unregistered rental room in Soi Thida, Kathu. Adding to the severity of their offences, the officers discovered an illegally manufactured handgun and three .38-calibre bullets in their possession, further intensifying the gravity of the charges they now face. According to the police report, a number of other items were seized during the raid including a car and six motorcycles which will undoubtedly be added to the list of impending charges the pair now face, reported The Phuket News. By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of Kathu Police Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/kathu-duo-held-with-thousands-of-meth-pills-and-illegal-firearm -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-24 - 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.

Spurs and Foxes foiled: Thai sports authority ‘kick-off’ apology for cancelled clash in Bangkok Photo via Facebook/ Leicester City Football Club The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) today apologised for the cancellation of a pre-season friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. The game was abandoned after a heavy downpour in the capital caused flooding in the stadium, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of the match. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301597-spurs-and-foxes-foiled-thai-sports-authority-‘kick-off’-apology-for-cancelled-clash-in-bangkok/

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) today apologised for the cancellation of a pre-season friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. The game was abandoned after a heavy downpour in the capital caused flooding in the stadium, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of the match. Originally slated to kick off at 5pm, the match was unable to follow its schedule due to the persistent downpour that had been ongoing since early yesterday afternoon. After a 45-minute wait, Tottenham officially announced the cancellation with a statement that read… “Today’s friendly against Leicester City has been cancelled due to the waterlogged course and unfavourable weather conditions. The competition organisers followed the advice of relevant departments that the Rajamangala Stadium is not safe to play due to heavy rain in Bangkok.” Many Thai fans flooded the comments section with their expressions of disappointment, and some even placed blame on the match organisers for the cancellation. Others were hot with shame and offered apologies to both teams for the inconvenience. Some argued that the rain wasn’t as heavy as perceived, but rather, the stadium’s inability to drain the water effectively led to the unplayable conditions. They urged the organizers to consider alternative venues such as Thunder Dome Stadium or BG Stadium, which they believed would have coped better with the weather. The official Facebook page of Leicester City also announced the issue of the unplayable condition and the cancellation to its fans, and the comment session was also full of complaints against the organiser. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ Leicester City Football Club Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/spurs-and-foxes-foiled-thai-sports-authority-kick-off-apology-for-cancelled-clash-in-bangkok -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-24 - 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.

Thai man arrested for making a dick of himself in public places Photo via Siamrath Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) officers arrested a Thai man involved in the creation and sale of explicit videos showing his penis in public places on the Twitter and OnlyFans platforms. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301596-thai-man-arrested-for-making-a-dick-of-himself-in-public-places/