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Woman Accidentally Triggers Explosion of Old Fire Extinguisher Picture: Siam Rath On June 28th, 2023, a distressing incident took place in a residential area of Thawi Watthana, Bangkok. A woman inadvertently activated an old fire extinguisher, causing its fire-suppressing chemical contents to explode towards her. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299217-woman-accidentally-triggers-explosion-of-old-fire-extinguisher/

On June 28th, 2023, a distressing incident took place in a residential area of Thawi Watthana, Bangkok. A woman inadvertently activated an old fire extinguisher, causing its fire-suppressing chemical contents to explode towards her. The accident occurred in a two-story townhouse located on Borommaratchachonnani Road, Soi 121. Rescue officials from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, responding to the scene, discovered a 7kg fire extinguisher, upside down in a cardboard box, in a bedroom filled with white smoke, reported Siam Rath. Upon closer examination, the fire extinguisher was found to be an old, 7kg model, originally distributed by the Thawi Watthana District Office back in 2009. The blast was likely triggered when the woman turned the extinguisher upside down, causing the valve to loosen and release the chemicals. The rescuers also discovered another identical fire extinguisher in a nearby house. Fearing another potential accident, the owner allowed the officials to safely release and dispose of its contents. In light of this incident, residents are urged not to tamper with fire extinguishers without appropriate knowledge, as it risks explosion. Please coordinate with the Thawi Watthana District Office for appropriate disposal of such devices. Picture: Siam Rath #news -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-06-29 - 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

Thai woman’s fingers and toes amputated during hospital visit for diarrhea sparks outrage By Petch Petpailin A Thai woman and her husband filed a complaint against a hospital in Chon Buri after a doctor amputated the woman’s fingers and toes during her visit to the hospital for severe diarrhoea. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299189-thai-woman’s-fingers-and-toes-amputated-during-hospital-visit-for-diarrhea-sparks-outrage/

Thai Tour Guide Falls off Building in Pattaya and Dies By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A Thai tour guide fell from the 4th floor of a building in Naklua and died. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299214-thai-tour-guide-falls-off-building-in-pattaya-and-dies/

Pattaya — A Thai tour guide fell from the 4th floor of a building in Naklua and died. The incident took place at an unnamed hotel in the Naklua area within the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Sawang Boriboon rescuers and police rushed to the hotel at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, June 28th, upon receiving a notification that a person had fallen off a building. At the incident scene, the lifeless body of a man identified only as 48-year-old Mr. Phuwasit was discovered in the parking area. The Thai man was found dressed in black jeans but without a shirt. Police told The Pattaya News that the deceased fell from a room on the 4th floor of the 5-story hotel, and sustained multiple serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the hotel receptionist, 30-year-old Mr. Khajohnsak Chongmangkang, he heard a sound resembling an explosion from a transformer and something hitting the floor around 6:00 AM. Shortly after, he heard an alarm clock ringing. By Tanakorn Panyadee #news Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/28/thai-tour-guide-falls-off-building-in-pattaya-and-dies/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-29 - 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.

Auction Company Gears Up For Jump In Seized Vehicles Amid Spike In Defaults by TNR Staff Some parked used cars. Top photo: Thai Rath AMID a spike in non-performing loans (NPLs) and risky debts with this likely leading to an increase in seized vehicles Union Auction Plc (AUCT) has now joined hands with garages to increase their lots to cope with the upcoming influx, Matichon newspaper said this evening (June 28). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299213-auction-company-gears-up-for-jump-in-seized-vehicles-amid-spike-in-defaults/

AMID a spike in non-performing loans (NPLs) and risky debts with this likely leading to an increase in seized vehicles Union Auction Plc (AUCT) has now joined hands with garages to increase their lots to cope with the upcoming influx, Matichon newspaper said this evening (June 28). Mr. Waranyu Sila, AUCT’s CEO, said despite the National Credit Bureau having said that car hire purchase loan default is expected to jump leading to 1 million vehicles being seized over four months, this is unlikely to soar this rapidly from an annual total of around 200,000 vehicles because finance companies tend to offer debt restructuring plans to defaulting clients. Moreover this big a spike would impact the overall auto industry as it would lead to prices of new vehicles falling while having a wide effect on the national economy. by TNR Staff Top photo: Some parked used cars. Photo: Thai Rath #news Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/06/28/auction-company-gears-up-for-jump-in-seized-vehicles-amid-spike-in-defaults/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-06-29 - 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.

Baht falls to 7-month low as unease grows over chances of Pita Limjaroenrat being elected as PM by Joseph O' Connor On Wednesday evening, the Move Forward Party proposed a meeting on July 2nd between itself and the Pheu Thai Party to discuss outstanding issues between the two main partners of the proposed eight-party coalition government expected to support the Move Forward Party leader Mr Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next Prime Minister. However, a rift over the position of House Speaker and dogged opposition from conservative forces, not least within the junta-appointed Thai Senate, threaten to derail a smooth transition to a new government when parliament in a joint session meets on July 13th to elect a prime minister. The financial markets are watching. On Wednesday, the baht hit a seven-month low against the US dollar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299212-baht-falls-to-7-month-low-as-unease-grows-over-chances-of-pita-limjaroenrat-being-elected-as-pm/

On Wednesday evening, the Move Forward Party proposed a meeting on July 2nd between itself and the Pheu Thai Party to discuss outstanding issues between the two main partners of the proposed eight-party coalition government expected to support the Move Forward Party leader Mr Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s next Prime Minister. However, a rift over the position of House Speaker and dogged opposition from conservative forces, not least within the junta-appointed Thai Senate, threaten to derail a smooth transition to a new government when parliament in a joint session meets on July 13th to elect a prime minister. The financial markets are watching. On Wednesday, the baht hit a seven-month low against the US dollar. Financial markets begin to strike a sour note as political squabbling threatens the prospect of a smooth transition to a new government next month with a rift opened between Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties over the House Speaker position and dogged opposition from conservatives to the election of Mr Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister on July 13th next. The Thai baht fell to a seven month low against the US dollar on Wednesday as a rift began to appear within the proposed eight-party coalition between the Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party while political forces hostile to the elevation of 43-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat appeared to quicken in recent days with calls for the prospective prime minister to face scrutiny by the Constitutional Court ahead of an expected vote to elect a new government leader due to come before a joint session of parliament on July 13th next. On Wednesday, the Move Forward Party announced that it would meet with the Pheu Thai Party on July 2nd next, the day before parliament opens to address the key issue of who should be the next House Speaker. by Joseph O' Connor #news Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2023/06/28/baht-falls-as-political-uncertainty-grows-election-pita-limjaroenrat-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2023-06-29 - 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.

Health officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan step up fight against dengue fever after the death of two children By Online Reporter Mosquito Close up Sucking blood Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Public Health Office has intensified its efforts to implement disease control measures in order to curb the spread of dengue fever following the tragic deaths of two young children. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299211-health-officials-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-step-up-fight-against-dengue-fever-after-the-death-of-two-children/

Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Public Health Office has intensified its efforts to implement disease control measures in order to curb the spread of dengue fever following the tragic deaths of two young children. Dr. Jarurat Patthong, Deputy Provincial Health Officer of Prachuap Khiri Khan, addressed the monthly meeting of the provincial government’s department heads Wednesday (June 28) providing an update on the dengue fever situation in the province. Since the beginning of this year, a total of 196 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, with an incidence rate of 35.42 per 100,000 population. Regrettably, two individuals, a one-month-old infant and a four-year-old child, succumbed to the disease, Dr. Jarurat reported. By Online Reporter Top photo: Mosquito Close up Sucking blood #news Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/health-officials-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-step-up-fight-against-dengue-fever-after-the-death-of-two-children/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2023-06-29 - 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.

Pattaya City to Stop Street Vendors on Walking Street from Monday, July 3rd By Adam Judd Pattaya City officials sent out a letter to Walking Street business owners earlier this week informing them of an upcoming change to current policies and procedures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299210-pattaya-city-to-stop-street-vendors-on-walking-street-from-monday-july-3rd/

Pattaya City officials sent out a letter to Walking Street business owners earlier this week informing them of an upcoming change to current policies and procedures. As of Monday, June 3rd, street vendors and stalls not part of a licensed building business will need to be entirely removed from Walking Street, according to the below notice from Pattaya City officials. An exact reason for the change was not given by Pattaya City although some speculation on social media was that it was aimed at unauthorized cannabis and alcohol vendors selling throughout the street. By Adam Judd #news Source: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/28/pattaya-city-to-stop-street-vendors-on-walking-street-from-monday-july-3rd/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-29 - 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.

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Billing brawl: Furious Thai man triggers chaos over Lotus’s overcharge Photo via TikTok/ yodekthep An angry Thai man caused chaos after being overcharged at a Lotus’s supermarket in Chon Buri province. The out-of-control customer is seen in a viral video pouring fizzy drinks and throwing bottles on the floor inside the store. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299188-billing-brawl-furious-thai-man-triggers-chaos-over-lotus’s-overcharge/

In an unprecedented move, following increasing calls for freedom and liberties in schools, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to allow students in the 437 schools under its supervision to choose their own hair styles and to wear casual dress at least one day a week. Bangkok municipal pupils can wear hair styles and clothes of their choice Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299172-bangkok-municipal-pupils-can-wear-hair-styles-and-clothes-of-their-choice/

Bangkok municipal pupils can wear hair styles and clothes of their choice In an unprecedented move, following increasing calls for freedom and liberties in schools, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to allow students in the 437 schools under its supervision to choose their own hair styles and to wear casual dress at least one day a week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299172-bangkok-municipal-pupils-can-wear-hair-styles-and-clothes-of-their-choice/

In an unprecedented move, following increasing calls for freedom and liberties in schools, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to allow students in the 437 schools under its supervision to choose their own hair styles and to wear casual dress at least one day a week. In one of two letters issued to district chiefs by Wantanee Wattana, the deputy permanent secretary of the BMA, students may wear whatever hair style they wish, but the styles should “look healthy” and improve the personality and confidence of the students. The original rules, imposed by the Education Ministry, state that the hair of male students must be cut evenly short, with hair on the front not exceeding 3cm in length. Female students must have their hair cut evenly up to the earlobes for junior high school students and 4cm below their earlobes for senior high school students. #news Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-municipal-pupils-can-wear-hair-styles-and-clothes-of-their-choice/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-28 - 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.

Court acquits five protesters of blocking Queen’s Royal motorcade in 2020 Anti-junta activist Aekachai Hongkangwan and four other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court today (Wednesday) of resorting to violence to block the motorcade of Her Majesty the Queen during an anti-government protest in 2020. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299169-court-acquits-five-protesters-of-blocking-queen’s-royal-motorcade-in-2020/

Anti-junta activist Aekachai Hongkangwan and four other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court today (Wednesday) of resorting to violence to block the motorcade of Her Majesty the Queen during an anti-government protest in 2020. Based on the evidence presented during the trial, the court ruled that they did not commit the offence, as charged by the police, and that the police had not notified the protesters in advance that a Royal motorcade would pass along the road, on which the protesters were marching towards Government House from the Democracy monument. The incident took place on October 14th, 2020, the first day of anti-government protests organised by the “Khana Ratsadon 2563” group. #news Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/court-acquits-five-protesters-of-blocking-queens-royal-motorcade-in-2020/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-28 - 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.

Thaipocrisy: United States deny meddling in Thailand political affairs by Bob Scott Picture of Robert F Godec and Tanee Sangrat courtesy of US Ambassador's Twitter account. Unsurprisingly, and not for the first time, the United States has been accused of meddling in another country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s turn. The US has a long history of interfering in foreign affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. It appears to be endemic in US politics. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299167-thaipocrisy-united-states-deny-meddling-in-thailand-political-affairs/

Unsurprisingly, and not for the first time, the United States has been accused of meddling in another country’s political affairs, surprisingly, this time it’s Thailand’s turn. The US has a long history of interfering in foreign affairs, as Cuba, China, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and most South American nations can testify. It appears to be endemic in US politics. US Ambassador Robert F Godec was on the defensive at a press conference yesterday when questioned about American interference and meddling claims in Thai politics. The US Ambassador stressed that his home country had no intention of interfering in internal Thai political matters. Godec quashed rumours suggesting the US government took sides in the recent Thai General Election, stating that their sole interest lies in fostering democratic processes. The 67 year old said… “Confronting the relentless and malicious conspiracy theories, I wish to put it on record that we dismiss all fabricated allegations about the United States meddling in the Thai election. “Our stance is never to favour any corner or party. Our only interest and support are for the democratic process. It is solely up to the Thai populace to select their government.” by Bob Scott Top Picture of Robert F Godec and Tanee Sangrat courtesy of US Ambassador's Twitter account. #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/us-ambassador-denies-interfering-in-thai-politics-amid-election-rumours -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-28 - 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 party advised to stay away from changing Thai national day Rangsiman Rome The Move Forward party has been advised to focus on addressing “bread-and-butter” issues, instead of advocating for a change of Thailand’s national day, from December 5th to June 24th, which is likely to create more friction among Thai people. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299164-move-forward-party-advised-to-stay-away-from-changing-thai-national-day/

The Move Forward party has been advised to focus on addressing “bread-and-butter” issues, instead of advocating for a change of Thailand’s national day, from December 5th to June 24th, which is likely to create more friction among Thai people. The advice was given by Srettha Thavisin, one of the Pheu Thai party’s three prime ministerial candidates and chief advisor to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of the Pheu Thai “Family”. Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome said recently that the party will push to change the Thai national day to June 24th. June 24th, 1932 was the day when a group of mostly foreign-educated bureaucrats, military personnel and civilians, called Khana Ratsadon (People’s Party), staged a bloodless revolution to transform Thailand from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy, during the reign of King Prajadhipok. Top picture: Rangsiman Rome #news Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-party-advised-to-stay-away-from-changing-thai-national-day/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-28 - 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.

Prawit and seek: Deputy PM shuts down Thaksin meeting rumours in UK by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of NNT In response to recent speculation, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied meeting with exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a visit to England. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299161-prawit-and-seek-deputy-pm-shuts-down-thaksin-meeting-rumours-in-uk/