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Man arrested after he allegedly shot 3 students to death in Krabi Three high-school students were shot dead in the Khao Phanom District of Thailand’s southern province of Krabi last night after the motorcycle on which they were travelling was involved in a collision with a private car. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271071-man-arrested-after-he-allegedly-shot-3-students-to-death-in-krabi/

Three high-school students were shot dead in the Khao Phanom District of Thailand’s southern province of Krabi last night after the motorcycle on which they were travelling was involved in a collision with a private car. Police subsequently arrested the suspect at a roadside car tire shop in Thung Yai district this morning (Tuesday). According to the Khao Phanom District police, the three high school students, all aged 18, left home to spend the night at another’s place after midnight. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/man-arrested-after-he-allegedly-shot-3-students-to-death-after-road-accident-in-krabi/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-06 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Empty hotel on Koh Samui ransacked, 70 million baht in valuables stolen Police on Koh Samui, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani, are holding three suspects in custody, on intrusion and theft charges, after they allegedly broke into an unoccupied hotel and stole about 70 million baht worth of property. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271069-empty-hotel-on-koh-samui-ransacked-70-million-baht-in-valuables-stolen/

Police on Koh Samui, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani, are holding three suspects in custody, on intrusion and theft charges, after they allegedly broke into an unoccupied hotel and stole about 70 million baht worth of property. Police have seized several hand tools, including oxy acetylene torches, cordless drills and hammers, from a house on the resort island. After questioning the three suspects, two men and a woman, police searched a construction worker’s camp in Bo Phut sub-district and found metal sheets, roofing structures and teakwood window frames, thought to have been stolen from the hotel, and one six-wheel truck. The owner of the land, which was rented to an investor to build and operate the hotel for 30 years from 1990, said that the hotel was built at cost of about 400 million baht. After the contract expired in 2020, she did not, however, extend the contract, but the hotel was closed due to COVID-19. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/empty-hotel-on-koh-samui-ransacked-70-million-baht-in-valuables-stolen/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-06 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

NGOs to rally at parliament Tuesday to urge charter change to clip senators’ wings Non-governmental organisations, under the umbrella of the NGO Coordinating Committee and the People’s Network, have issued an open letter to all political parties, urging them to vote for a proposed amendment to Section 272 of the Constitution, which would strip senators of the right to elect the next prime minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270991-ngos-to-rally-at-parliament-tuesday-to-urge-charter-change-to-clip-senators’-wings/

Non-governmental organisations, under the umbrella of the NGO Coordinating Committee and the People’s Network, have issued an open letter to all political parties, urging them to vote for a proposed amendment to Section 272 of the Constitution, which would strip senators of the right to elect the next prime minister. The amendment is scheduled to be debated during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives tomorrow (Tuesday), with a vote expected the following day. The NGOs say that their members will rally in front of parliament tomorrow, to observe the debate from the outside. Full Sotory: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ngos-to-rally-at-parliament-tuesday-to-urge-charter-change-to-clip-senators-wings/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

New traffic law that requires all passengers in vehicles to wear seat belts A new traffic law that requires all passengers in vehicles, including backseat passengers, to wear seat belts throughout the journey is put into effect today, September 5th. This also includes the requirement of a kids car seat for children under six years old. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270989-new-traffic-law-that-requires-all-passengers-in-vehicles-to-wear-seat-belts/

A new traffic law that requires all passengers in vehicles, including backseat passengers, to wear seat belts throughout the journey is put into effect today, September 5th. This also includes the requirement of a kids car seat for children under six years old. Additionally, passengers who are under 135 centimeters tall must wear a seat belt or use a special seat at all times to prevent injuries in case of an accident. Violators could face a maximum fine of 2,000 baht, according to the new Land Traffic Act published in the Royal Gazette in May. Today, several new traffic laws have also been implemented with increases in fines and punishment, said Police Major General Preecha Charoensatanon of the Traffic Police. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/05/new-traffic-law-that-requires-all-passengers-in-vehicles-to-wear-seat-belts-and-several-traffic-regulations-put-into-effect-today/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Charter Court to hold special meeting Thursday to consider Prayut’s 8-year term Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a special meeting of the judges this Thursday, to discuss suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year term in the office. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270988-charter-court-to-hold-special-meeting-thursday-to-consider-prayut’s-8-year-term/

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a special meeting of the judges this Thursday, to discuss suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year term in the office. A well-informed source close to the court said that president of the court, Worawit Kangsasitiam, had notified all the judges of the meeting, called to consider the written explanations about the case received from Prayut, former chairman of the constitution drafting committee Meechai Ruchupan and Pakorn Nilprapunt, secretary of the committee. The source said that the judges will assess whether the written statements are sufficient to enable the charter court rule on Prayut’s term in office or whether more evidence or witness accounts would be required. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-to-hold-special-meeting-thursday-to-consider-prayuts-8-year-term/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

More than just being a place of worship, many temples in southern Tra Vinh Province teach the Khmer language to locals for free. The Giong Lon Pagoda (also known as the Co Pagoda) in Tra Vinh's Dai An Commune has two rooms on either side for teaching Khmer to local children. Classes have been held at this 300-year-old temple for more than 10 years. Around 100 students come here to study for three months a year. The commune, district and provincial governments all foot the bill for the books. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/southern-temples-offer-free-khmer-language-classes-4506915.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-05

Saigon One Tower in HCMC's prime business corner has had a new appearance, though construction that was stalled since the 2011 housing crisis has not resumed. Saigon One Tower (formerly Saigon M&C Tower) is a project with a prime location in Ho Chi Minh City. It is located on a plot of land exceeding 6,600-square-meters at the corner of Ham Nghi - Ton Duc Thang - Vo Van Kiet streets in District 1. Construction of the building started in 2007 and was scheduled for completion in 2009 with an investment of VND5 trillion (over $213 million). The 42-story tower with five basement floors, was to be the city's third tallest skyscraper, standing more than 185 meters tall. It was supposed to include residential apartments, a shopping area and office space. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/abandoned-saigon-skyscraper-gets-facelift-after-11-years-4506916.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-05

The partnership announcement ceremony. Photo by Heineken Vietnam Heineken Vietnam, WWF-Vietnam, Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and local partners launched a joint program for water conservation in the Red, Dong Nai and Tien River basins. The program for water conservation in Xuan Son national park in Phu Tho Province, Dong Nai culture and nature reserve in Dong Nai Province and Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve in Tien Giang Province will be conducted over four years, with a funding of VND30 billion ($1.28 million) from Heineken Vietnam. The program is set to strengthen water resources management in these critical river basins. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/heineken-vietnam-funds-wwf-s-water-conservation-program-4506063.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-05

A military aircraft at Bien Hoa airport in Dong Nai Province. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam wants two military airports in the central and southern regions used for civilian purposes. Thanh Son airport in Ninh Thuan Province and Bien Hoa airport in Dong Nai Province "should be considered" for civilian use, the CAAV said in a report to the Ministry of Transport following a review of airport development plans for 2021-30. In April the government had formed a team comprising officials from several ministries and local authorities and led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh to assess the possibility of using the two airports for both military and civilian purposes. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/aviation-authority-wants-to-use-military-airports-for-commercial-service-4507308.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-05

This undated National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH handout photo obtained August 1, 2021, shows a transmission electron color-enhanced micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Handout / National Institutes of Health / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / AFP MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health reported Monday the detection of 656 additional cases of Omicron subvariants in the country. There were 624 new cases of fast-spreading Omicron BA.5 subvariant, according to the September 2 sequencing results provided by the DOH. Of the new BA.5 cases, nearly 97% were local cases. Most of the additional cases were from Metro Manila with 134, followed by the Cordillera Administrative Region with 119, and Calabarzon with 61. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/05/2207557/doh-reports-656-new-omicron-subvariant-cases -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-05

This October 2017 file photo shows children at a feeding activity of DepEd-ARMM in Marawi City. The STAR / John Unson MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid wants junk food and sugary drinks banned from primary and secondary schools and replaced with programs offering health food and beverages. Senate Bill No. 1231, or the Healthy Food and Beverage in Public Schools Act, presents these measures as a solution to the problems of child obesity and malnutrition among Filipinos, which lead to the deaths of 95 Filipino children each day per the findings of a 2014 UNICEF Philippines report cited by the senator. In his explanatory note, the senator argued that healthy eating plays an important role in learning and cognitive development. He said studies have shown that children malnourished children struggle in school and get lower test scores, which could lead them to drop out entirely. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/05/2207543/lapid-wants-healthy-food-program-replace-chips-sugary-drinks-schools -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-05

Stock image of a mobile phone. Image by Pexels from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — A resolution has been filed at the Senate seeking an investigation into the spam and phishing text messages that mobile phone users have been receiving regularly and that have raised privacy and security concerns. These scam messages have prompted lawmakers to renew a push for SIM Card registration, a measure that ICT experts and rights advocates said could impact people's privacy and might not work to curb the scams anyway. Senate Resolution No. 133 filed by Sen. Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian in August but sent to reporters Monday morning noted that the most recent spate of spam messages in the past few weeks now include the receiver's name. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/05/2207537/talk-sim-card-registration-revived-senator-seeks-hearings-scam-texts -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-05

Health workers from the government-run Philippine General Hospital hold placards as they ask the government to release their risk allowances amid rising Covid-19 coronavirus infections, in Manila on August 26, 2021. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — A nurses' organization on Monday renewed a call for better work conditions, including a basic salary of P50,000 a month, to encourage healthcare workers to stay in the Philippines. In a statement, Filipino Nurses United said an entry salary of P50,000 a month for nurses both in private and public health facilities will enable them to "live decently commensurate to their crucial role in health promotion and protection of our fellow Filipinos." The organization earlier said that more than 100,000 nurses in the private sector earn P537 per day in Metro Manila and much lower in areas outside the capital region. The minimum wage in the National Capital Region is P570. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/05/2207547/nurses-group-seeks-p50k-salary-help-stem-exodus-healthcare-workers -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-05

Foreign Investment in Thailand Surges for January-July BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has seen a significant increase in foreign investment inflows for the first seven months of this year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270978-foreign-investment-in-thailand-surges-for-january-july/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has seen a significant increase in foreign investment inflows for the first seven months of this year. Data figures from the Ministry of Commerce indicated that the kingdom attracted 73.64 billion baht (~US$2 billion) in foreign investment over the January-July period, 28.93 billion baht more than the same period of last year. Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said this was boosted by the country’s investment promotion policies and reflects foreign investor confidence in Thailand’s development outlook. He added that the top three sources of foreign investment inflows during the January-July period were Japan, Singapore and the United States. Boosted by recovery in the tourism sector, Thailand’s economy expanded 2.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2022 and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) expects annual economic growth to reach 3.3% by year end. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220905123026231 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Government and FDA to Hold New Discussions on Kratom BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has announced that it will work with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow the use of kratom leaves in food, herbal and cosmetic products. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270977-government-and-fda-to-hold-new-discussions-on-kratom/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has announced that it will work with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow the use of kratom leaves in food, herbal and cosmetic products. On August 24, Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) was taken off the national list of controlled substances. Thais, under FDA regulations, are permitted to cultivate and sell kratom plants, while the government plans to later develop the plant as an economic crop. According to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin, his ministry had received numerous complaints from business owners who have been unable to convert kratom leaves into products such as medicine, food and cosmetics due to FDA regulations. Kratom, like cannabis, has been removed from the list of controlled substances but must be processed legally. Somsak noted that despite the decriminalization of kratom, the plant still cannot be used in many industries despite its benefits, which include combating fatigue, boosting energy, enhancing mood and relieving pain. Due to a lack of clinical trials, FDA Strategy and Planning Division Director Warawut Sermsinsiri said concerns remain about the safety of kratom in food and other products. He added that the agency will need more information to ensure public safety. According to the director, a research team will be formed to compile studies conducted in Thailand and abroad to ensure that the herb or its extracts are not harmful to human health. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220905122336224 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai Deputy Interior Minister Nipon quits fight charge of alleged misconduct Deputy Interior Minister Nipon Boonyamanee has resigned from his post to face trial in the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on a charge of malfeasance, for his refusal to pay 51 million baht for the purchase of two multi-purpose trucks by Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) back in 2013. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270976-thai-deputy-interior-minister-nipon-quits-fight-charge-of-alleged-misconduct/

Deputy Interior Minister Nipon Boonyamanee has resigned from his post to face trial in the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on a charge of malfeasance, for his refusal to pay 51 million baht for the purchase of two multi-purpose trucks by Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) back in 2013. Nipon reported to the court this morning to acknowledge the charge, filed against him by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). While insisting that he was not under pressure to resign, he said he had already informed suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha about his decision to quit the cabinet, so he can concentrate on the trial and to avoid criticism if he stayed on. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-deputy-interior-minister-nipon-quits-fight-charge-of-alleged-misconduct/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-05 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Doi Mon Jam villagers start protest march against demolition of illegally-built resorts Doi Mon Jam villagers marched from their mountainous resort town in Mae Rim District of Chiang Mai province to the provincial hall this morning (Monday), to petition the provincial governor to stop the planned demolition of five resorts by the Royal Forest Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270975-doi-mon-jam-villagers-start-protest-march-against-demolition-of-illegally-built-resorts/