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PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A truck reportedly made a sudden U-turn and seriously injured a motorcyclist in Sri Racha. A serious traffic accident between a bike and a massive ten-wheeled truck occurred near Wat Khao Chee on the Mab Iang – Laem Chabang Road in the Nongkham subdistrict of Sri Racha, today, August 31st. Sri Racha rescue services arrived at the accident scene after getting a report to assist an injured male motorcyclist who suffered a large cut on his left leg. His crumpled Yamaha M Slash bike was discovered nearby along with a ten-wheeled truck and the driver Mr. Jirakorn Koanoom-Klang, 31, waiting to meet the police. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/31/truck-reportedly-makes-sudden-u-turn-and-seriously-injures-motorcyclist-in-sri-racha/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-31 - 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!

Malaysian tourists topple Indians in terms of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Malaysian tourists toppled Indians in terms of the number of foreign tourism arrivals in Thailand, while 4-5 million tourists visited Thailand in total from Q1 to Q3, the director of the Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270555-malaysian-tourists-topple-indians-in-terms-of-foreign-tourists-arriving-in-thailand/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Malaysian tourists toppled Indians in terms of the number of foreign tourism arrivals in Thailand, while 4-5 million tourists visited Thailand in total from Q1 to Q3, the director of the Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said. The meeting led by Mr. Prawan Saekoo, president of the Eastern Thai Hotels Association, and Ms. Anoma Wongyai, director of the Pattaya TAT, was arranged yesterday, August 30th, at Amari Pattaya Hotel to assess the tourism situation in Pattaya and Thailand. According to Ms. Anoma, the overall tourism situation was improving greatly since the Covid-19 pandemic as seen by over 4-5 million tourists who arrived in Thailand from the start of 2022 to August 27th. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/31/malaysian-tourists-topple-indians-in-terms-of-foreign-tourists-arriving-in-pattaya-tat-director-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-31 - 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!

DSI to decide whether to investigate fatal Mountain B pub fire itself Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation is considering whether to treat the deadly Mountain B pub fire as a special case, meaning it would be investigated by the DSI. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270554-dsi-to-decide-whether-to-investigate-fatal-mountain-b-pub-fire-itself/

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation is considering whether to treat the deadly Mountain B pub fire as a special case, meaning it would be investigated by the DSI. DSI Director-General Triyarith Temahivong said today (Wednesday) that several relatives of the fire’s victims had asked the DSI to take over the investigation from local police in Sattahip district in Chon Buri province. He explained that, for a crime to be treated as a special case to be investigated by the DSI, it must be proven that someone with influence has interfered with the case or investigation in a way which could complicate or compromise the investigation by local police. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dsi-to-decide-whether-to-investigate-fatal-mountain-b-pub-fire-itself/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-31 - 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!

57 birthday party for hippo “Mae Malee” at Khao Kheow zoo The Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand are making preparations, at Khao Kheow open zoo in the eastern province of Chon Buri, for a birthday celebration for Mae Malee, the longest surviving hippopotamus in Thailand, which will turn 57 on September 8th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270553-57-birthday-party-for-hippo-“mae-malee”-at-khao-kheow-zoo/

The Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand are making preparations, at Khao Kheow open zoo in the eastern province of Chon Buri, for a birthday celebration for Mae Malee, the longest surviving hippopotamus in Thailand, which will turn 57 on September 8th. The organisation’s director, Attapon Srihayrun, said today (Wednesday) that Mae Malee will be treated to a huge fruit cake on her birthday and visitors to the zoo will be invited to join the celebration and express their good wishes from September 8th to the 11th. Mae Malee was born at a zoo in Cologne, Germany, on September 8th, 1966 and was received by the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand on June 8th of the following year, when she was about a year old. She has since given birth to 14 calves, which have been distributed to various zoos around the country. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/57-birthday-party-for-hippo-mae-malee-at-khao-kheow-open-zoo/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-31 - 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!

Pattaya to host Golden Love Song concert from September 10th to 11th Pattaya will be hosting the “Golden Love Song” concert from September 10th to 11st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270469-pattaya-to-host-golden-love-song-concert-from-september-10th-to-11th/

Pattaya will be hosting the “Golden Love Song” concert from September 10th to 11st. The two-day event will showcase the performances of many Thai singers like Mos Patiparn, Palace, Kan Napat, Infinity, and several more. The concert will take place at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chonburi, starting at 3 p.m. onwards. For early birds, you can get an 800-baht ticket for only 400 baht and a 1,500-baht VIP ticket for 800 baht. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/30/pattaya-to-host-golden-love-song-concert-from-september-10th-to-11th/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-30 - 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!

Pattaya authorities to kick off another drainage project on Soi Thepprasit 9 PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya authorities are kicking off another drainage project that goes from Soi Thepprasit 9 to Jomtien Beach, causing a road closure for 120 days. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270468-pattaya-authorities-to-kick-off-another-drainage-project-on-soi-thepprasit-9/

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya authorities are kicking off another drainage project that goes from Soi Thepprasit 9 to Jomtien Beach, causing a road closure for 120 days. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Pattaya deputy permanent secretary, held a meeting on Monday, August 29th, to discuss the construction of the drainage system that would run from Soi Thepprasit 9 to Jomtien Beach. According to Kiattisak, Pattaya City had employed a contractor namely LB Engineering Company to construct a new drainage line that would connect Soi Thepprasit 9 and Jomtien Beach for more effective flood control, starting in September. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/30/pattaya-authorities-to-kick-off-another-drainage-project-on-soi-thepprasit-9/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-30 - 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!

Prawit plays down Cabinet reshuffle speculation The prime minister’s chair is left vacant as Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan chooses the seat for deputy prime minister. Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today dismissed speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270467-prawit-plays-down-cabinet-reshuffle-speculation/

The prime minister’s chair is left vacant as Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan chooses the seat for deputy prime minister. Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today dismissed speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. “Why should there be a Cabinet reshuffle when the government can still get things done?,” he said as he arrived at the Government House to chair his first Cabinet meeting as acting prime minister after the Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended from active duty as prime minister by the Constitutional Court last week. There has been speculation that even as acting prime minister, Gen Prawit might carry out a limited Cabinet reshuffle to appease factions in his Palang Pracharath Party. There are currently two Cabinet portfolios waiting to be filled while two Cabinet members face the prospects of being suspended in connection with legal charges against them. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prawit-plays-down-cabinet-reshuffle-speculation/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-30 - 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!

Ex-park chief summoned to acknowledge charge of murdering Karen activist Former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn and his three former subordinates have been summoned to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) tomorrow (Wednesday), to acknowledge murder and other charges in connection with the enforced disappearance and presumed death of Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka “Billy”, in 2014. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270465-ex-park-chief-summoned-to-acknowledge-charge-of-murdering-karen-activist/

Former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn and his three former subordinates have been summoned to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) tomorrow (Wednesday), to acknowledge murder and other charges in connection with the enforced disappearance and presumed death of Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka “Billy”, in 2014. The DSI’s move comes after the Office of the Attorney-General formally informed the DSI in mid-August of its decision to indict Chaiwat and colleagues for the alleged murder, illegal detention, concealment of a corpse to cover up a crime and armed coercion, resulting in the forced disappearance and presumed death of Porlajee. Porlajee has not been heard from since he was held in the custody of Chaiwat and his men for illegally collecting wild honey in the park on April 17th, 2014. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ex-park-chief-summoned-to-acknowledge-charge-of-murdering-karen-activist/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-30 - 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!

(From L) Dang Van Dung, Bui Thi Phuong and Vu Thi Hien at a police station in Hai Phong. Photo by police Police in the northern city of Hai Phong have arrested a woman seeking to sell her two-year-old daughter. Vu Thi Hien, 26, a native of northern Nam Dinh Province, is under arrest along with Dang Van Dung, 33, and Bui Thi Phuong, 32. Both Dung and Phuong live in Hoa Binh Province, which is also in the north. The three were arrested Sunday night in Hai Phong's Do Son District after police received a report of a "suspicious" group. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/woman-arrested-for-attempted-sale-of-daughter-4505484.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-08-30

Glass doors were shattered after a gas pipe explosion at a factory of South Korean Seojin Automotive Co., Ltd in Bac Ninh Province, August 30, 2022. Photo acquired by VnExpress At least 34 people were hospitalized after a gas pipe at a factory of South Korea's electronic component producer Seojin Automotive Co. Ltd in northern Vietnam exploded. The accident took place on Tuesday morning at the factory in Dai Hong – Hoang Son Industrial Park in Tan Hong District of Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, 30 km from Hanoi. Witnesses said after a large blast, black smoke started billowing from smashed windows. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/34-injured-as-gas-pipe-explodes-at-samsung-supplier-4505572.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-08-30

A path that used to function as a street is now closed to serve the construction of the Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province, March 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan Dong Nai Province and Vietnam's airport operator have completed procedures to build two roads connecting with Vietnam's largest airport-to-be Long Thanh. The two routes are estimated to cost VND4.8 trillion ($205 million) and the process of bidding to choose a contractor is set for November, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (AVC), which operates all 22 civil airports in Vietnam, announced Monday. According to the feasibility report for the two routes, one of them would spread 85-120 meters wide to have eight lanes and run 3.8 kilometers to connect the west gate of Long Thanh International Airport with Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway and National Highway 51. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/work-to-start-on-major-routes-to-long-thanh-airport-in-december-4505148.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-08-30

Fisherman Dang To at the Phan Thiet Port, Binh Thuan Province, on August 29, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Viet Quoc A diesel shortage has stranded many fishing vessels in the coastal town of Phan Thiet in Binh Thuan Province and the morning fish markets are eerily quiet. The Phan Thiet port in the central province was unusually quiet Monday morning despite it being peak fishing season. Hundreds of fishing vessels were not returning from the sea as usual. They were docked next to each other from Con Cha wharf to Tran Hung Dao Bridge. Occasionally, a few owners went out to check up on their fishing vessels. Dang To, 47-year-old owner of a fishing boat, said many local fishermen have been unable to purchase diesel over the last two days. His fishing boat has five crew members and they focus on fishing in waters around Phu Quy Island. He needed over 4,000 liters of diesel for a 10-day journey at sea. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/diesel-shortage-beaches-fishing-vessels-in-coastal-town-4505266.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-08-30

Trucks move on Nguyen Duy Trinh Street that leads to Phu Huu and Cat Lat ports in Thu Duc, HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Minh The HCMC Department of Transport wants to upgrade 11 roads to improve connectivity with five ports and has sent a proposal to the administration seeking approval. The VND30.5 trillion (US$1.3 billion) they are budgeted to cost could be raised by increasing the public spending proposed in 2021-25, the department said. The five ports for which it plans to improve connectivity are Phu Huu and Cat Lai in Thu Duc City, Sai Gon in District 4, Tan Thuan in District 7, and Hiep Phuoc in Nha Be District. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-transport-department-mulls-1-3-bln-renovation-of-roads-leading-to-ports-4505437.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-08-30

Stock photo shows the landing page of social media video website YouTube. Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash MANILA, Philippines — A Manila court granted cybercrime units of the Philippine National Police plea for two warrants to disclose computer data ordering social media giants Facebook and YouTube to release subscriber information, chats, images, and other content posted on social media on the accounts of “Usapang Diskarte." In a statement, the PNP's Anti-Cybercrime Group and Women and Children Cybercrime Protection Unit said that they requested Facebook and YouTube to preserve the data of the accounts to avoid losing the needed information necessary for the filing of a case against the uploader. The request was granted on July 20 and 28, respectively. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 24 in its warrant said that there is probable cause to believe that a violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 had been committed by the account, particularly provisions in the law outlawing child pornography. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/30/2206123/court-orders-facebook-youtube-preserve-data-usapang-diskarte-viral-online-pedophilia -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-08-30

Satellite image shows Typhoon Hinnamnor. JTWC MANILA, Philippines — The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine area of responsibility is expected to enter the country’s jurisdiction on Wednesday, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday. Typhoon Hinnamnor was last seen 1,655 kilometers east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon with peak winds of 165 kph near the center and gusts of up to 205 kph. Moving west at 30 kph, Hinnamnor may enter the PAR region on Wednesday evening. It will be given the local name “Gardo”—the seventh tropical cyclone this year—once it is inside the country’s jurisdiction. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/30/2206137/typhoon-hinnamnor-seen-enter-par-wednesday -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-08-30

Motorists ply the northbound lane of EDSA in Pasay City before dawn on Aug. 14, 2022. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will reimplement their number coding scheme in the morning, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., starting August 15 to help decongest traffic along EDSA during rush hour. The STAR / Miguel de Guzman MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has issued an order temporarily stopping the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy and set the two petitions questioning the program’s legality for oral debates. The SC Public Information Office said in a statement that the court in Tuesday’s en banc session issued a temporary restraining order, “effective immediately and until further orders from the Court, enjoining all respondents from implementation of the [NCAP].” “The court also said that any apprehensions through NCAP programs and ordinances related thereto shall be prohibited until further orders from the Court,” it added. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/30/2206150/sc-issues-stop-order-no-contact-apprehension-policy -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-08-30

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles holds a press briefing at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on August 3, 2022. STAR / KJ Rosales MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines observed the National Press Freedom Day for the first time on Tuesday, the Office of the Press Secretary gave assurance that the Marcos administration respects the freedom of the press guaranteed by the Constitution. "Kinikilala at nirerespeto ng ating pamahalaan, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ang press freedom sa bansa na nakabatay sa ating Saligang Batas o Konstitusyon (The government, under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., recognizes and respects press freedom in our country that is stated in the Constitution)," Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a Facebook post. Republic Act No. 11699, which declared August 30 of every year as National Press Freedom Day, was signed into law last April by former president Rodrigo Duterte. The working holiday is in honor of Marcelo del Pilar, the Spanish colonial period editor and propagandist who is regarded as the father of Philippine journalism. Del Pilar, who edited the Filipino reformist newspaper La Solidaridad, was born on Aug. 30, 1850. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/30/2206166/press-freedom-day-palace-says-admin-respects-and-recognizes-press-freedom -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-08-30

The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed personnel of the United States Coast Guard aboard Washington's US Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL-757) on August 30, 2022. Facebook / Philippine Coast Guard MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard will be conducting a joint search and rescue (SAR) exercise this week following the arrival in Manila of of USCG personnel. The activities for the joint SAR exercise will include communication drills, maneuvering, technical demonstrations, flight operations, small boat operations, medical aid, and resolution exercises. It will take place after both parties take part in a Brigada Eskwela 2022 program. PCG Rear Adm. Charlie Rances said the joint exercise will be a learning opportunity for the country’s coast guard. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/08/30/2206164/pcg-us-coast-guard-conduct-joint-search-and-rescue-drill -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-08-30