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Buriram Highway Police crack down on driver using deceptive number plate sticker Picture courtesy of Police News Varieties A 45 year old man landed himself in hot water with highway police in Thailand’s northeast Buriram province after attempting to foil them with a deceptive tactic. He attempted to dodge speeding tickets by putting a sticker over his vehicle’s number plate, leading the traffic police on a convoluted hunt. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301349-buriram-highway-police-crack-down-on-driver-using-deceptive-number-plate-sticker/

A 45 year old man landed himself in hot water with highway police in Thailand’s northeast Buriram province after attempting to foil them with a deceptive tactic. He attempted to dodge speeding tickets by putting a sticker over his vehicle’s number plate, leading the traffic police on a convoluted hunt. The bizarre case began with a Mercedes-Benz owner filing a complaint about numerous speeding tickets being delivered to his residence. The images capturing the vehicle in violation showed the same number plate, however, he was certain the Mercedes-Benz used in the speeding incidents wasn’t his. Moreover, during the dates of the detected violations, he had never travelled to Buriram. Thus, he asked the police to investigate the vehicle in the images. The tireless work of Police Lieutenant Colonel Nattirut Wattanachatrat of the Buriram Highway Police resulted in a detailed investigation and examination of CCTV footage along the offender’s route. Their search identified a black Mercedes-Benz frequently travelling within the confines of Buriram Province, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of Police News Varieties Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/buriram-highway-police-crack-down-on-driver-using-deceptive-number-plate-sticker-to-avoid-speeding-fines -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-21 - 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.

Tragedy in northern Thailand as durian picker loses life in perilous hillside fall Picture courtesy of KhaoSod An incident in northern Thailand left locals in a state of shock, highlighting the dangers endured by durian pickers navigating treacherous terrain. Tragedy struck a community when a woman lost her life and her devastated son could do nothing but grieve. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301348-tragedy-in-northern-thailand-as-durian-picker-loses-life-in-perilous-hillside-fall/

An incident in northern Thailand left locals in a state of shock, highlighting the dangers endured by durian pickers navigating treacherous terrain. Tragedy struck a community when a woman lost her life and her devastated son could do nothing but grieve. The disaster unfolded within a durian orchard in Laplae district, situated on the challenging hillside terrains of the northern Uttaradit province. Durian pickers face a considerably demanding task, frequently operating in dangerous conditions as the sites can only be reached via twisting hillside paths inaccessible to trucks. An unfortunate 66 year old woman, Wongduan, found herself in one of these sites, a mere 7 metres deep into the hilly area. Her companion for the day was her son, Montri. Having fulfilled her task of picking durians, Wongduan was attempting to traverse the challenging terrain on her motorcycle, when she lost control and tumbled down the hill. The son’s desperate cries echoed through the still valley as he discovered his mother’s lifeless body. The possibility of immediate medical intervention was crushed as the ambulance crew found her without a pulse. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/northern-thailand/tragedy-in-uttradit-province-as-durian-picker-loses-life-in-perilous-hillside-fall -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-21 - 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.

Former monk arrested for 10 million baht fraud through online religious artefact shop Photo by KhaoSod Police arrested a former monk for defrauding people of over 10 million baht through his online religious artefact shop. His illicit proceeds were used for everyday needs, online gambling, and to rent accommodation for hiding. The arrest occurred near a bustling night market in the Phang Khon district of the northeast Sakon Nakhon province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301347-former-monk-arrested-for-10-million-baht-fraud-through-online-religious-artefact-shop/

Police arrested a former monk for defrauding people of over 10 million baht through his online religious artefact shop. His illicit proceeds were used for everyday needs, online gambling, and to rent accommodation for hiding. The arrest occurred near a bustling night market in the Phang Khon district of the northeast Sakon Nakhon province. Warakorn Kongu-tit, a 46 year old resident of Kamphaeng Phet province, was the person apprehended. His arrest was carried out by several senior police officers and the PCT 5 team. They were acting on a warrant issued by Roi Et Provincial Court, dated July 5, for the charges of “deception by presenting false information to the public and dishonestly or deceptively inputting false computer data which could have caused damage to the public.” Warakorn had deceptive postings of various religious artefacts for sale on Facebook accounts named Petch Charoen Sangkapan Wholesale/Retail, Petch Charoen Sangkaphan and Petch Charoen Sangkaphan Partners Limited. Once the customers, mainly monks and Buddhists from various temples across the country, transferred the funds, he would block them from contact. Consequently, this resulted in significant unrest among the monks and Buddhists. The estimated losses exceeded 10 million baht. Warakorn’s data in the national police database revealed five outstanding warrants for his arrest in fraud and computer crime-related cases in various provinces including Phitsanulok, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi Et, Chumphon, and Bangkok. Upon interrogation, Warakorn confessed that, during his childhood and adolescence, he had been ordained for 11 years. After earning his bachelor’s degree from a monastic university, he started a career in a publishing house, working on a monk-related publication for about a year. He then moved to a media house, where he served as assistant producer, scripting news, before finally becoming a news producer relating to society, economy, and politics for about three years. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo by KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/former-monk-arrested-for-10-million-baht-fraud-through-online-religious-artefacts-shop -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-21 - 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.

MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat hailed as politician of the year in E-Saan Poll Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) was hailed politician of the year according to an E-Saan Poll. The survey was compiled by the E-Saan Centre for Business and Economic Research (ECBER) of the Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301346-mfp-leader-pita-limjaroenrat-hailed-as-politician-of-the-year-in-e-saan-poll/

The leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) was hailed politician of the year according to an E-Saan Poll. The survey was compiled by the E-Saan Centre for Business and Economic Research (ECBER) of the Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. The annual “Rewards of E-Saan” poll aims to gauge the sentiments of people in the northeastern provinces regarding outstanding people, organisations, and achievements in various fields. The director of the E-Saan Poll, Suthin Wianwiwat, yesterday, July 20, reported the survey results for the first half of the year to ThaiRath. He explained that the poll was conducted from July 14 to 16 and garnered input from 1,055 participants aged 18 and above, representing 20 provinces in Isaan. Suthin explained that the survey followed an open-ended format, allowing participants to freely suggest names of outstanding people, organisations, or works that left a lasting impression on them. According to the survey, 36.8% of participants hailed MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the politician of the year. The prime minister (PM) candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, earned recognition from 11.7% of respondents. Meanwhile, 4.8% mentioned the Thai Sang Thai’s leader, Sudarat Keyurapha while 4.7% backed the current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo by Sakchai Lalit via AP Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mfp-leader-pita-limjaroenrat-hailed-as-politician-of-the-year-in-e-saan-poll -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-21 - 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.

Special operation nets 1,000 drugs suspects in Phuket, southern provinces Stock photo: Methamphetamine pills Over 1,000 people have been arrested in Phuket and 6 other southern provinces, as part of a major narcotics operation by Provincial Police Division 8. According to the Bangkok Post, the operation was named “Sayob Andaman (Defeating Andaman) 7/66”. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301345-special-operation-nets-1000-drugs-suspects-in-phuket-southern-provinces/

Over 1,000 people have been arrested in Phuket and 6 other southern provinces, as part of a major narcotics operation by Provincial Police Division 8. According to the Bangkok Post, the operation was named “Sayob Andaman (Defeating Andaman) 7/66”. The operation was carried out in Phuket, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat. It was the seventh such operation to be led by Surapong Thanomchit, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8. The arrests were confirmed at a press conference held by Sompong Chingduang, special adviser to the Royal Thai Police. Addressing the media, he gave a summary of the success of the operation, which was aimed at destroying drug networks in popular tourist destinations. By Peter Roche Caption: Stock photo: Methamphetamine pills Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/special-operation-nets-1000-drugs-suspects-in-phuket-southern-provinces/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-21 - 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.

A beginner’s guide to surfing along Phuket’s west coast Some good beginner's surf along the west coast Along the picturesque west coast of Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, lies a surfers’ (albeit a beginner surfer) paradise that often goes unnoticed. Despite not being renowned as a world surfing hotspot, Phuket boasts passable surf conditions thanks to its easy accessibility, a multitude of beautiful west-coast beaches, and a favourable exposure to the mighty Indian Ocean. When you peer out westward from Phuket’s famous beaches, you’re looking across thousands of kilometres of Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean, towards India. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301344-a-beginner’s-guide-to-surfing-along-phuket’s-west-coast/

Along the picturesque west coast of Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, lies a surfers’ (albeit a beginner surfer) paradise that often goes unnoticed. Despite not being renowned as a world surfing hotspot, Phuket boasts passable surf conditions thanks to its easy accessibility, a multitude of beautiful west-coast beaches, and a favourable exposure to the mighty Indian Ocean. When you peer out westward from Phuket’s famous beaches, you’re looking across thousands of kilometres of Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean, towards India. Beyond its allure as a tourist destination, Phuket stands apart as the only place in the Land of Smiles with a thriving, year-round surf community. The bigger waves will appear in the wet season, from May to November. The real surfing action is concentrated along the west coast, adorned with over 25 enchanting bays and beaches, each adorned with hidden coves and rocky reefs. By Peter Roche Caption: Some good beginner's surf along the west coast Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-travel/a-beginners-guide-to-surfing-along-phukets-west-coast/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-21 - 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.

Marine office issues weather warnings for small boats After the turbulent weather that had descended on Phuket this week, a warning remains from the Phuket Marine Office, casting a temporary restriction upon small boats venturing into open seas, including Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea. The warning remains despite the high westerly winds abating today and into the weekend. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301343-marine-office-issues-weather-warnings-for-small-boats/

After the turbulent weather that had descended on Phuket this week, a warning remains from the Phuket Marine Office, casting a temporary restriction upon small boats venturing into open seas, including Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea. The warning remains despite the high westerly winds abating today and into the weekend. Nachapong Pranit, Chief of the Phuket Marine Office, referred to the Thai Meteorological Department’s alert regarding heavy rains and high winds dominating the Andaman Sea. The waves, were forecast to reach as high as 3 metres in open waters this week “posing a serious risk to maritime safety, warranting immediate action”. Winds of up to 30 knots from the west hit Phuket on Wednesday and Thursday with even higher winds recorded on Wednesday evening across the island. By Peter Roche Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/mine-office-issues-weather-warnings-for-small-boats/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-07-21 - 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.

Pheu Thai to Seek More Support for Next PM Vote BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – The Pheu Thai party becoming the main party to lead the formation of a new government will seek more support from MPs of other political parties and senators to ensure its candidate will secure enough parlimentary votes in selecting a new prime minister next week. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301342-pheu-thai-to-seek-more-support-for-next-pm-vote/

BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – The Pheu Thai party becoming the main party to lead the formation of a new government will seek more support from MPs of other political parties and senators to ensure its candidate will secure enough parlimentary votes in selecting a new prime minister next week. The party led by Cholnan Srikaew told a news conference Friday afternoon after the election-winning Move Forward party announced to let Pheu Thai which came second in the election to take the lead. Pheu Thai thanked MFP for the handover of the leading role and said it would discuss the matter with eight-party prospective coalition allies later today. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1211053 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-07-21 - 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.

Pita to Meet People in Rayong, Chanthaburi BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat will visit eastern provinces of Rayong and Chanthaburi this weekend to meet people and to participate in a local liquor and craft beer fair. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301341-pita-to-meet-people-in-rayong-chanthaburi/

BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat will visit eastern provinces of Rayong and Chanthaburi this weekend to meet people and to participate in a local liquor and craft beer fair. After taking a break and spending time to relax with his daughter, Pita will attend the Progressive Liquor Festival 2 at the Ozone Market in Rayong tomorrow (July 22) from 7 pm -8 pm. The festival runs from 11 am -11 pm. The party has a progressive policy to liberalise liquor-making with an aim to allow more small and community-based producers to enter the market. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1211093 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-07-21 - 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.

House Speaker Clarifies His Role in PM Vote Session BANGKOK, July 17 (TNA) – House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha asserted that he had performed his duties impartially in a controversial parliamentary session to select a prime minister on July 19 after being widely criticized. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301339-house-speaker-clarifies-his-role-in-pm-vote-session/

BANGKOK, July 17 (TNA) – House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha asserted that he had performed his duties impartially in a controversial parliamentary session to select a prime minister on July 19 after being widely criticized. He said the meeting was convened to select a new prime minister in accordance with Section 272 of the Constitution. However, there were differing opinions. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1211187 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-07-21 - 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.

Assets worth ฿90m seized from call centre gang in Udon Thani and Bangkok Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and officials from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seized assets worth about 90 million baht in coordinated raids yesterday (Thursday) on six locations in the north-eastern province of Udon Thani and one location in Bangkok, believed to be connected with a call centre scam gang. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301337-assets-worth-฿90m-seized-from-call-centre-gang-in-udon-thani-and-bangkok/

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police and officials from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) seized assets worth about 90 million baht in coordinated raids yesterday (Thursday) on six locations in the north-eastern province of Udon Thani and one location in Bangkok, believed to be connected with a call centre scam gang. The CCIB said that, in a raid on one of the six targets in Mueang district of Udon Thai, which is a farm products trading company, they found one Porsche Cayenne SUV, worth about seven million baht, a Lambretta X300 motorcycle, worth about 439,000 baht, Rolex Submariner and luxurious Franck Muller Yachting wristwatches and several brand name handbags, plus land title deeds. CCIB Commissioner Pol Lt-Gen Worawat Watnakornbancha said yesterday that, before the raids, police had received complaints from about 166 victims, who claimed to have been conned by a call centre into investing in a transport company and had not received any returns from their investments. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/assets-worth-฿90m-seized-from-call-centre-gang-in-udon-thani-and-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-21 - 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.

Thailand Welcomes 15 Million Foreign Visitors in 7 Months BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that Thailand has welcomed 15 million foreign visitors within the first seven months of 2023, citing successful campaigns by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the government’s attractive policy to international filmmakers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301336-thailand-welcomes-15-million-foreign-visitors-in-7-months/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that Thailand has welcomed 15 million foreign visitors within the first seven months of 2023, citing successful campaigns by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the government’s attractive policy to international filmmakers. Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said the country received more than 15 million international visitors from January to July of this year. She cited various factors that contributed to the increase in tourist numbers, including summer vacations for schools in other countries and the successful promotion of TAT’s new campaign "Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness: New Chapters, New Experience." Rachada stated that Thailand has also been a popular place for filmmaking this year, with the Department of Tourism’s Thailand Film Office (TFO) reporting that 246 productions from 32 countries used Thailand as a filming location in the first half of 2023. This is due to the government offering incentives for international producers to choose Thailand as their shooting location, such as a 15%-20% cash rebate for those that invest at least 50 million baht while filming in Thailand. According to reports by the Thailand Film Office, the United States invested 519 million baht spent on 14 projects, followed by China with 349 million baht on 17 projects. Hong Kong spent 328 million baht spent on 11 projects, while the United Kingdom spent 261 million baht spent on 19 projects, and Germany with 201 million baht on 11 filmmaking projects. Rachada said that TAT forecasts three trillion baht in tourism revenue next year, with 1.92 trillion baht from overseas travelers and 1.08 trillion baht from domestic tourists. TAT also aims to promote local attractions in all regions in order to distribute income throughout the country. By Krajangwit Johjit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230721115840540 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-21 - 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.

Finance Minister urges insurers to adjust policies to better reflect current situation BANGKOK (NNT) - In a recent special lecture, Caretaker Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith highlighted the crucial role of the insurance industry in fostering sustainable economic and social growth. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301335-finance-minister-urges-insurers-to-adjust-policies-to-better-reflect-current-situation/