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Elderly Man Succumbs to Massive Wasp Attack in Chaiyaphum Yesterday morning, a horrific event unfolded in Chaiyaphum province when Saow, a 75-year-old local from Nong Bua Rawe, was attacked by an approximate swarm of 100 wasps (ต่อหัวเสือ) his garden. The wasp stings inflicted severe injuries, leaving him unconscious. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299314-elderly-man-succumbs-to-massive-wasp-attack-in-chaiyaphum/

Yesterday morning, a horrific event unfolded in Chaiyaphum province when Saow, a 75-year-old local from Nong Bua Rawe, was attacked by an approximate swarm of 100 wasps (ต่อหัวเสือ) his garden. The wasp stings inflicted severe injuries, leaving him unconscious. In the ensuing chaos, family members rushed to alert local officials, facilitating his immediate transfer to Chaiyaphum hospital. Despite their efforts, the elderly man could not endure the venomous onslaught and passed away by the afternoon, reported 77kaoded. The site of the calamity was his home garden, doubling as a banana farm for his trade. Investigators found the wasp nest nestled in a cluster of bamboo trees near a pond in the garden. To avert any future tragedies, the nest was promptly dismantled by the local Nong Bua Rawe rescue team. #news -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-30 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Pattaya Officials Propose to Hire Better Lighting Decorators to Enhance City’s Festivals By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา Pattaya — At a council meeting on Wednesday, July 28th, Pattaya council members proposed to the mayor to hire better lighting decorators to enhance the city’s festivals to attract tourists more effectively. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299313-pattaya-officials-propose-to-hire-better-lighting-decorators-to-enhance-city’s-festivals/

Pattaya — At a council meeting on Wednesday, July 28th, Pattaya council members proposed to the mayor to hire better lighting decorators to enhance the city’s festivals to attract tourists more effectively. Council Members Mrs. Jidapha Suwattaporn and Mr. Anupong Buddhanawarat raised questions regarding the installation of decorative lights at the city’s upcoming festivals yesterday. They said they were concerned about the lighting during important events such as the New Year, Christmas, and King Taksin the Great Memorial Day celebrations, which will expectedly draw thousands of tourists. The concern was whether an adequate budget has been allocated for the lighting decorations and whether the professionals involved are skilled and experienced or not. By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/29/pattaya-officials-propose-to-hire-better-lighting-decorators-to-enhance-citys-festivals/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-30 - 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.

New Parking Building in Naklua to be Available for Public Use on July 3rd By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: PRPattaya Pattaya — On Wednesday, June 28th, Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches chaired a ceremony to hand over the newly constructed parking building in Naklua to the public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299312-new-parking-building-in-naklua-to-be-available-for-public-use-on-july-3rd/

Pattaya — On Wednesday, June 28th, Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches chaired a ceremony to hand over the newly constructed parking building in Naklua to the public. The ceremony was attended by several city officials. Mr. Krirkchai Phromduang, a Treasury official from the Ministry of Finance, was invited to the event to receive the building on behalf of the public. Pattaya City had been constructing this parking building for a long time. This 5-story building is now transferred to the Ministry of Finance. By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: PRPattaya #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/29/new-parking-building-in-naklua-to-be-available-for-public-use-on-july-3rd/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-30 - 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.

Controversial Thai Tourism Fee Postponed Again By Adam Judd The 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection has been postponed to January 1st of next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299311-controversial-thai-tourism-fee-postponed-again/

The 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection has been postponed to January 1st of next year. The Caretaker Minister of Tourism and Sports Piphat Ratchakitprakarn told Thai media, “We have agreed to postpone the 300-baht ‘land entry’ fee collection which previously was expected to take effect this month to January 1st of next year.” “When arriving in Thailand tourists will have to pay a 300 baht fee for aircraft transportation and 150 baht for marine transportation. The fee will not be collected from foreigners with Border Passes, work permits and babies younger than two years old”, Mr. Piphat added. By Adam Judd #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/29/controversial-thai-tourism-fee-postponed-again/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-30 - 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.

French expats enjoy one day trip of art and local experiences in Bangkok Programme highlights landmarks and activities in Bangkok’s old town area including Rattanakosin Island, Bang Lamphu and Tha Phra Athit as well as the National Museum. by TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased an exciting taste of the various cultural, historical, and culinary experiences on offer in the Thai capital to the French expat community in a special ‘One Day Trip of Art and Local Experiences in Bangkok’ on 24 June 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299310-french-expats-enjoy-one-day-trip-of-art-and-local-experiences-in-bangkok/

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased an exciting taste of the various cultural, historical, and culinary experiences on offer in the Thai capital to the French expat community in a special ‘One Day Trip of Art and Local Experiences in Bangkok’ on 24 June 2023. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “Enjoyed by all, this one-day trip focused on showing some of the new and different ways to experience tourism services and products in Bangkok, in line with the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign and the direction towards meaningful travel experiences.” Lending its support to the activity was the Bangkok Accueil, which works to help French and French-speaking expats integrate into life in Thailand. It currently has around 275 French families registered in its membership, a group with high potential and purchasing power and which does regular humanitarian activities. Participants on the tour enjoyed a fun day that saw them travel around Rattanakosin Island – Bangkok’s historic old town area and home to famous landmarks like the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), and Temple of the Reclining Buddha ( Wat Pho) – by MuvMi Electric (EV) Tuk Tuk, explore local experiences and culinary in the Bang Lamphu and Tha Phra Athit areas, and visit the National Museum for a guided tour of the complex in French. The National Museum Bangkok offers scheduled foreign language tours every Wednesday and Thursday in English, French, German (Wednesdays only), and Japanese. Also now available is a museum guidebook in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Chinese that can be downloaded free at www.mynmv.com/museum-guide-free-download. The foreign language tours and guidebook are provided by National Museum Volunteers (NMV). The topics covered include pre-Thai and Thai art, Thai history and culture, Buddhism and the Buddhaisawan Chapel. Tailormade tours for tour groups and other groups can be arranged in English, French, German, Japanese, and other languages. Programme highlights landmarks and activities in Bangkok’s old town area including Rattanakosin Island, Bang Lamphu and Tha Phra Athit as well as the National Museum. by TAT Newsroom #news Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2023/06/french-expats-enjoy-one-day-trip-of-art-and-local-experiences-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2023-06-30 - 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.

Pattalung school teacher investigated for alleged child abuse by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of หมอข่าว Facebook A female teacher is under investigation for alleged child abuse at a school in Pattalung‘s Pa Phayom district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299308-pattalung-school-teacher-investigated-for-alleged-child-abuse/

A female teacher is under investigation for alleged child abuse at a school in Pattalung‘s Pa Phayom district. The investigations follow reports that the teacher hit the back of a five year old boy, leaving visible bruises, after he accidentally scratched her car. The incident came to light when the boy’s parents lodged a formal complaint at the local police station, after noticing the bruises when they took him home. In an update provided today, Pattalung Children and Families’ Home officials, alongside local school and district administrators, met at Wat Khlong Yai School, where the incident allegedly occurred. The school’s director, Phasakorn Nunpan, confirmed that the teacher in question has been temporarily reassigned to another district pending the investigation’s outcome. The teacher admitted to striking the boy twice, according to Phasakorn. As part of the procedure, the Pattalung Children and Families’ Home joined the boy’s parents in filing the formal complaint and provided psychological support to the young boy. Pattalung Education Area Office 1 further commented that if the investigation finds the teacher guilty, disciplinary actions could range from salary cuts to termination, depending on the severity of the misconduct, reported KhaoSod. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of หมอข่าว Facebook #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/pattalung-school-teacher-investigated-for-alleged-child-abuse-highlights-need-for-stronger-child-protection-in-schools -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-30 - 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.

UPDATE: TRAGIC ACCIDENT RESULTS IN AMPUTATION AT DON MUEANG AIRPORT By Editor A passenger had her left leg amputated after getting stuck in a moving walkway at Don Mueang International Airport early this morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173345

TRAGIC ACCIDENT RESULTS IN AMPUTATION AT DON MUEANG AIRPORT By Editor A passenger had her left leg amputated after getting stuck in a moving walkway at Don Mueang International Airport early this morning. She was rushed to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital for treatment after the emergency amputation of her left leg was performed by a medical team at the airport. Footage from security cameras at the airport’s domestic terminal shows the passenger collapsing at 8.30am after being hit by a suitcase while on the walkway between departure gates four and five. Her leg got stuck on the edge of the conveyor belt after she collapsed. Graphic images published in Thai-language media, and on Facebook, show a young woman in agonizing pain struggling to free her leg from a conveyor belt. The young woman was about to board a flight to travelling to Nakorn Sri Thammarat. Airport officials say they are investigating the incident and will issue a report on the cause of the accident after they finish their investigation. Karun Thanakuljeerapat, the airport’s director, said that the walkway had been shut while engineers investigate the cause of the accident. The accident will not lead to delays in flights arriving or departing the airport, he said. Airport management expressed condolences to the victim and said they would pay her medical bills as well as compensate her for the loss of her left leg, a post on the airport’s Facebook page said. Full story: https://royalcoastreview.com/2023/06/tragic-accident-results-in-amputation-at-don-mueang-airport/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2023-06-30 - 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.

Move Forward, Pheu Thai exploring a “compromise” As the deadline for the election of the House speaker draws near, both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are reported to be considering a compromise, to settle what looks like a serious schism that could threaten their ongoing efforts to form a post-election coalition. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299306-move-forward-pheu-thai-exploring-a-“compromise”/

As the deadline for the election of the House speaker draws near, both the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are reported to be considering a compromise, to settle what looks like a serious schism that could threaten their ongoing efforts to form a post-election coalition. The election of the House speaker is expected to be held during the first House session which is set to take place by July 12. But as things stand today (Thursday), the two parties seem far from resolving their differences. The Pheu Thai party has made it clear that it wants the House speakership as well as 14 cabinet seats, as part of the power-sharing formula with Move Forward and six other parties which would form the next administration. Move Forward, meanwhile, insists that, as the party has the highest number of MPs in the House, it entitled to the House speakership, plus 14 cabinet seats. #news Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-pheu-thai-exploring-a-compromise/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-30 - 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.

Chinese nationals arrested at Phuket Airport for illegal employment Immigration officials recently apprehended two Chinese women at Phuket International Airport’s car park over accusations of illegal employment. The specifics concerning the women’s identities have not been publicly disclosed, with authorities opting to cover their faces in the released photographs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299305-chinese-nationals-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-illegal-employment/

Immigration officials recently apprehended two Chinese women at Phuket International Airport’s car park over accusations of illegal employment. The specifics concerning the women’s identities have not been publicly disclosed, with authorities opting to cover their faces in the released photographs. The arrest, which took place around 1.30pm yesterday, was spearheaded by Lt. Col. Akkaraphon Kaewkiat from the airport’s Immigration Checkpoint. The women were apprehended on charges of working without the necessary official permissions and exceeding the activities permitted on their visas. The women also violated the conditions for staying in Thailand, as their visas did not includeemployment provisionst. Following their arrest, the women were taken to Sakhu Police Station, which holds jurisdiction over incidents at Phuket International Airport. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of ด่าน ตม.ทอ.ภูเก็ต Facebook. #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/chinese-women-arrested-in-phuket-airport-for-illegal-employment -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-30 - 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.

Unleashed tragedy: Family pit bulls turn from pets to predators, fatally maul bedridden Thai owner by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ลำปางซะป๊ะ BY เขลางค์นครโพสต์ Two family pet pit bulls yesterday attacked and killed their elderly bedridden owner at a house in the Hang Chat district in the northern province of Lampang. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299304-unleashed-tragedy-family-pit-bulls-turn-from-pets-to-predators-fatally-maul-bedridden-thai-owner/

Two family pet pit bulls yesterday attacked and killed their elderly bedridden owner at a house in the Hang Chat district in the northern province of Lampang. The rescue team yesterday was notified about the death of a 78 year old Thai man named Pratheep. Upon investigating the deceased’s room on the first floor of the house, rescuers discovered a terrifying scene usually reserved for horror movies: Pratheep lying dead on his bed with gaping flesh wounds all over his face. Pratheep’s brother-in-law, Chalong, revealed to the rescue team that he was attacked by the family’s two pit bulls named Big and Black. He reckoned that the dogs gained entry into the room by tearing through the window’s mosquito net in the early hours of the incident day. Chalong recounted that he woke in the morning and went to Pratheep’s room to discover the shocking scene. The room was splattered and stained with blood, and Pratheep’s skull was exposed to the elements due to the severity of the injuries. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ลำปางซะป๊ะ BY เขลางค์นครโพสต์ #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/unleashed-tragedy-family-pit-bulls-turn-from-pets-to-predators-fatally-maul-bedridden-thai-owner -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-30 - 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.

UPDATE: Freak escalator accident sees 57-year-old female passenger’s leg severed at Don Mueang Airport by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor On Thursday afternoon, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha expressed deep concern and ordered an urgent report on a shocking incident at Don Mueang Airport. It occurred at 8.27 am and saw the left leg of a 57-year-old Terminal Two passenger travelling to Nakhon Si Thammarat province engorged by a faulty walkway escalator, causing it to be severed at the knee and prompting an emergency response at Thailand’s second busiest airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173316

Move Forward to probe allegation of assault against an MP The Move Forward party has promised to investigate a woman’s allegation that she was assaulted by one of the party’s MPs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299303-move-forward-to-probe-allegation-of-assault-against-an-mp/

The Move Forward party has promised to investigate a woman’s allegation that she was assaulted by one of the party’s MPs. The victim, a 26-year-old, filed a complaint with Bo Win police in Si Racha district of Chon Buri province on June 27th and the police there have made an appointment with the victim and the alleged attacker at the police station on July 2nd. An image of the victim with bruises on her body was posted on Twitter and widely shared. Move Forward party said that the allegation of assault is serious and the party has contacted the victim for more information. It also promised to address the case with the party’s disciplinary committee. #news https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-to-probe-allegation-of-assault-against-an-mp/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-30 - 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.

UPDATE: Passenger’s Leg Severed By Moving Walkway At Don Mueang Airport by TNR Staff The moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport where the accident occurred this morning, June 29, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath A FEMALE passenger’s left leg was ripped off to the knee by a moving walkway at Don Mueang International Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299283-passenger-sustains-serious-injury-on-escalator-at-don-mueang-airport/?do=findComment&comment=18173318

Phitsanulok Quake Shows Buildings Should Be Strengthened: Expert by TNR Staff Top: A graphic image showing cracks caused by an earthquake by by Htc Erl from Pixabay AFTER a 4.5 magnitude earthquake rocked Phisanulok and was felt in Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299302-phitsanulok-quake-shows-buildings-should-be-strengthened-expert/