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A Myanmar man and his Thai wife, wanted for alleged involvement in the trafficking of Rohingya immigrants into Thailand from Myanmar about seven years ago, have recently been arrested in a southern province by Thai police after they returned from Malaysia. Assistant national police chief, Pol Lt-Gen Surachate Hakparn, told a news conference today (Friday) that the couple had changed their names and nationalities to Malaysian, in an apparent attempt to avoid detection. He thanked the Malaysian police for the intelligence, which helped in their arrest at a border hotel. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-more-suspects-in-rohingya-trafficking-racket-arrested/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-02 - 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!

Bangkok taxi fares may rise soon Taxi drivers waiting for customers at Bangkok Railway Station, more commonly known as Hua Lamphong, in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) The Transport Ministry is considering increasing taxi fares in Bangkok, from 35 baht for the first kilometre to 45 baht, noting that the fares have not been increased for 8 years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270617-bangkok-taxi-meters-fares-set-to-rise-taxi-drivers-jubilant-after-8-year-wait/?do=findComment&comment=17582445

Bangkok taxi fares may rise soon Taxi drivers waiting for customers at Bangkok Railway Station, more commonly known as Hua Lamphong, in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) The Transport Ministry is considering increasing taxi fares in Bangkok, from 35 baht for the first kilometre to 45 baht, noting that the fares have not been increased for 8 years. Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Transport Ministry, Sorapong Paitoonphong, said that they will consider increasing fares for taxis licensed in Bangkok, as taxi drivers have been demanding an increase in the fares in line with the economic situation. He added that fares have not risen since 2014, in direct contrast with increasing fuel prices and costs of living. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Thai Taxi Public Association said that its working committee has proposed an increase, starting at 45 baht for taxis with 1,600-1,800cc engines and 50 baht for taxis with 2,000cc engines and above for the first kilometre. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-taxi-fares-may-rise-soon/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-02 - 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!

Parts of Phuket international airport flooded Friday morning Parts of Phuket international airport was flooded for a while this morning (Friday), following a heavy downpour which led to the inundation of several areas around the airport and the Thalang district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270749-parts-of-phuket-international-airport-flooded-friday-morning/

Parts of Phuket international airport was flooded for a while this morning (Friday), following a heavy downpour which led to the inundation of several areas around the airport and the Thalang district. The general manager of the airport, Monchai Tanod, said that only a part of the airside apron, used by private jets, was flooded and that the water drained away about an hour after the rain stopped. He did, however, advise passengers to leave their hotels or homes 3-4 hours before their flight departure time due to heavy flooding in the approaches to the airport. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/parts-of-phuket-international-airport-flooded-friday-morning/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-02 - 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!

Three-year-old child suffers severe electric shock after touching metal chain PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A three-year-old child suffered a severe electric shock after touching a metal chain near Bang saray Beach in Sattahip and was hospitalized. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270682-three-year-old-child-suffers-severe-electric-shock-after-touching-metal-chain/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A three-year-old child suffered a severe electric shock after touching a metal chain near Bang saray Beach in Sattahip and was hospitalized. Local media visited Ms. Pornchita Sawang-rom, 22, at a hospital today, September 1st, after a story about her poor three-year-old son who got electrocuted after touching a metal chain and sustained injuries sparked criticism on Thai social media. According to Pornchita, the terrifying incident took place around 8 p.m. on August 30th in the Sattahip district of Chonburi. Her son was walking down Bangsaray Beach with her and came to look at a propeller memorial on the beachside that was decorated with two fences and metal chains. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/three-year-old-child-suffers-severe-electric-shock-after-touching-metal-chain-on-bang-saray-beach/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

Land expropriation proceeds for the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project File Image A Royal Decree on Land Expropriation in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces has been published in the Royal Gazette, to pave way for the construction of the first stage of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train mega project, running from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima in the north-east. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270681-land-expropriation-proceeds-for-the-thai-chinese-high-speed-train-project/

File Image A Royal Decree on Land Expropriation in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces has been published in the Royal Gazette, to pave way for the construction of the first stage of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train mega project, running from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima in the north-east. In Bangkok, land will be expropriated in parts of Chatuchak, Lak Si and Don Mueang districts. In Pathum Thani the land is in Lam Luk Ka, Thanyaburi, Muang and Khlong Luang districts. In Ayutthaya province, the areas include Bang Pa-in, Muang, Uthai and Phachi districts. In Saraburi province, the areas to be expropriated cover parts of Nong Saeng, Sao Hai, Muang, Kaeng Khoi and Muak Lek districts while, in Nakhon Ratchasima, the areas include parts of Pak Chong, Sikhio, Song Nern and Muang districts. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/land-expropriation-proceeds-for-the-thai-chinese-high-speed-train-project/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-01 - 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!

British man dead, second seriously injured after motorbike collision with a garbage truck PHOTO: MGR Online A British man died while another British man has sustained serious injuries after their motorbike collided with a garbage truck on Samui Island. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270677-british-man-dead-second-seriously-injured-after-motorbike-collision-with-a-garbage-truck/

PHOTO: MGR Online A British man died while another British man has sustained serious injuries after their motorbike collided with a garbage truck on Samui Island. Emergency responders were notified of the accident at 1:00 A.M. today (September 1st) at the entrance of the Koh Samui District Prison. The rescue workers arrived at the scene to find a damaged motorbike near a garbage truck owned by the Koh Samui Municipality. Under the motorbike seat rescue staff stated they found cans and bottles of beer. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/one-british-man-dead-second-seriously-injured-after-motorbike-collision-with-a-garbage-truck-on-samui-island/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

Pickup truck overturns, driver blames wet road PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด A pickup truck overturned in Chonburi reportedly due to a wet road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270676-pickup-truck-overturns-driver-blames-wet-road/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด A pickup truck overturned in Chonburi reportedly due to a wet road. Nongprue police and rescue services responded to a road accident on Road Number 36 in the Pong subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi, today, September 1st. The car was a black Toyota Cab pickup truck. It was found overturned on the grassy side of the road with 36-year-old driver Ekapong Phutthawong, a Nan province native, trapped inside with his unidentified female friend. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/pickup-truck-overturns-in-pattaya-area-driver-blames-wet-road-and-says-wasnt-his-fault/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

50-year-old pickup truck driver plunges into drainage ditch and dies PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล A 50-year-old pickup truck driver plunged into a drainage ditch and died. Rain and a slippery road were attributable to the accident, police told The Pattaya News. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270675-50-year-old-pickup-truck-driver-plunges-into-drainage-ditch-and-dies/

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล A 50-year-old pickup truck driver plunged into a drainage ditch and died. Rain and a slippery road were attributable to the accident, police told The Pattaya News. Pol. Lt. Col. Ratchapol Ratchavakan from the Don Hua Lo Police Station and rescue services rushed to a traffic accident scene on Sattaphong – Don Hua Lo Road in the Don Hua Lor subdistrict of Mueang district, Chonburi. At the accident scene, police found an overturned black Isuzu Mu X pickup truck submerged in a drainage canal. Rescue services then dived in and rescued Mr. Anucha Konggat, 50, who was trapped in a car, drowned, and suffered serious injuries. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/50-year-old-pickup-truck-driver-plunges-into-drainage-ditch-and-dies-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

Resurfacing of Walking Street is near completion, only street art left PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด The resurfacing of Walking Street was around 95% complete with only the street art process remaining. All advertising signs that obstructed the street must be put away or made parallel to the venues within three months, the Pattaya Deputy Mayor told TPN media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270674-resurfacing-of-walking-street-is-near-completion-only-street-art-left/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด The resurfacing of Walking Street was around 95% complete with only the street art process remaining. All advertising signs that obstructed the street must be put away or made parallel to the venues within three months, the Pattaya Deputy Mayor told TPN media. Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai and relevant authorities inspected Walking Street on Wednesday, August 31st, to follow up on the progress of the 30-million-baht road resurfacing project. Walking Street used to be in worse shape, according to Deputy Manoch, because it was dug up to bury underground wires and pipes under the command of the Provincial Electricity Authority to enhance the tourism atmosphere. However, Manoch stated that the project was done during the low season with few tourists, so the consequences were tolerable. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/resurfacing-of-walking-street-is-near-completion-only-street-art-left-pattaya-deputy-mayor-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

No major marijuana issues increasing after cannabis decriminalization PHOTO: Prachachat No major marijuana-use disorders or issues increased in the past five years, not even after cannabis and hemp were legalized in Thailand in June, the Thai Public Health Ministry stated on Thursday, September 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270673-no-major-marijuana-issues-increasing-after-cannabis-decriminalization/

PHOTO: Prachachat No major marijuana-use disorders or issues increased in the past five years, not even after cannabis and hemp were legalized in Thailand in June, the Thai Public Health Ministry stated on Thursday, September 1st. Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul, Committee Chairman of the Marijuana for Medical Use under the Ministry of Public Health, revealed during the committee meeting that in the past five years from 2018 to 2022, the number of marijuana addicts who sought rehabilitation was relatively stable. According to the information from the Department of Medical Services, patients suffering from marijuana allergies or acute cannabis intoxication in the emergency department are currently at an average of 1-2 people/day while 81 percent of the patients are recovering and able to return home after being treated in the emergency room. (information as of August 29th, 2022) Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/01/no-major-marijuana-use-disorders-or-issues-increasing-after-cannabis-decriminalization-in-thailand-public-health-ministry-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

Floral feast in Thai fine dining Spicy Fish Salad at Khao Kwan. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae) A simple yet very effective way of elevating any culinary is to add a splash of color with edible flowers. This is applied to both savory and sweets including drinks. For a long time, Thai dishes are professionally rendered with an aesthetic touch of edible flowers. Currently, a number of fine dining Thai restaurants and leading café have increasingly used edible blooms as seasonal ingredients. They are pleasing to the eye, and are very photogenic for Instagramers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270671-floral-feast-in-thai-fine-dining/

Spicy Fish Salad at Khao Kwan. (Photo by Veena Thoopkrajae) A simple yet very effective way of elevating any culinary is to add a splash of color with edible flowers. This is applied to both savory and sweets including drinks. For a long time, Thai dishes are professionally rendered with an aesthetic touch of edible flowers. Currently, a number of fine dining Thai restaurants and leading café have increasingly used edible blooms as seasonal ingredients. They are pleasing to the eye, and are very photogenic for Instagramers. The edible flowers are quite common for home-cooking with the likes of Butterfly Pea (Dok Anchan), Cowslip creeper flower (Dok Kjon), Sesbania flower (Dok Sano) or Humming bird Sesban Agasta flower (Dok Khae) are common among Thai foodies. Those are mainly served just like vegetables on the side of dishes. Yet the use for seasoning and aesthetic purposes – mainly for creation and elevation of the dishes – has just been increasingly popular in the past several years. “Personally, I think I’ve exhaustedly used flowers in my creation as I have been doing so for the past two decades. I started by picking flowers from my friend’s garden to create dishes and from that beginning point, there is no return. Right now, I’d like to find a new twist to my cuisine as this time around I’d like to pursue forest cuisine,” Jarunwan Boonwiwatana, self-taught chef and owner of Homemade Cooking restaurant, told Thai PBS World. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/floral-feast-in-thai-fine-dining/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-01 - 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!

A casino in Cambodia's Kandal Province as seen from Vietnam's An Giang Province, August 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai Police in Cambodia are holding five Vietnamese nationals who they suspect are trafficking victims though the latter have denied they were being held. They found them during a raid on a location in Village 4, Sangkat 4 Area, Sihanoukville, on Tuesday. The raid followed a call received by their anti-trafficking hotline on Monday, Khmer Times quoted Lieutenant Colonel Phan Veasna, director of the national police command center, as saying in a report Wednesday. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/cambodia-police-claim-to-have-rescued-5-vietnamese-trafficking-victims-4506316.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-01

Nguyen Xuan Quy (in stripes) and other accomplices stand before the Hanoi People's Court, August 31, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Danh Lam Two people in Hanoi were sentenced to death Wednesday after throwing drug-related parties and selling/storing narcotics inside a mental hospital. Nguyen Xuan Quy, 39, received death for storing, facilitating using and selling narcotics. His accomplice Nguyen Van Ngoc also received death for facilitating using and selling drugs, as determined by Hanoi People’s Court. Four others, Nguyen Cong Thuong, Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Le Hoang Hai and Bui Chi Hai, received jail sentences from 7.5 years to life sentences. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/two-receive-death-after-throwing-drug-parties-in-hanoi-mental-hospital-4506111.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-01

A section of Van Don - Mong Cai Expressway. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tan Van Don – Mong Cai Expressway, a section of a 176-km route linking Ha Long Bay with the Chinese border at Mong Cai, opens to traffic Thursday. The expressway, which runs more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) across northern Quang Ninh Province, connecting Van Don Economic Zone and Mong Cai Town bordering China, will be open for free in one month. It connects with two other existing expressway sections in Quang Ninh, Bach Dang - Dai Yen (25 kilometers) and Ha Long - Van Don (71.2 kilometers) to create a 176-kilometer expressway section running through Quang Ninh to link Ha Long Bay with the Chinese border at Mong Cai. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/expressway-between-ha-long-bay-and-china-border-opens-4506438.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-01

Screenshots featuring some of the Bacoor National High School teachers’ advances on their students were making rounds on social media earlier this week. BNHS SSG FB Page MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) said it will determine its next steps on the alleged sexual harrassment of teachers against students of Bacoor National High School in Cavite after a fact-finding report is submitted on Friday. DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said the investigation now concerns seven teachers, up from the previously reported six instructors, who were identified through social media posts. The department is expecting its regional office to transmit its findings on Friday. “From [receiving the report], we will determine the next steps in the administrative proceedings with the teachers,” Poa said in mixed English and Filipino during a briefing on Thursday morning. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/01/2206662/deped-expects-report-bacoor-sexual-harassment-cases-sept-2 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-01