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AOT sees more than 200% rise in traffic, looks to continue expanding concourses and runway to handle passenger uptick By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), the country’s leading airport operator with 6 airports under its management, came out to say that its fortunes were recovering and that it was looking to expand its main operating center – Suvarnabhumi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273199-aot-sees-more-than-200-rise-in-traffic-looks-to-continue-expanding-concourses-and-runway-to-handle-passenger-uptick/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), the country’s leading airport operator with 6 airports under its management, came out to say that its fortunes were recovering and that it was looking to expand its main operating center – Suvarnabhumi. AOT came out to say that the statistics for its 11-months ending August 2022, showed that the number of passengers it was handling rose sharply as tourism industry has started to recover in Thailand since the country’s reopening from July this year. AOT, which operates 6 airports under its responsibility, namely Suvarnabhumi airport, Don Mueang airport, Chiang Mai airport, Mae Fah Luang airport, Chiang Rai airport, Phuket airport and Hat Yai airport, came out to say that Suvarnabhumi has seen a sharp increase in the number of passengers. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44749/aot-sees-more-than-200-rise-in-traffic-looks-to-continue-expanding-concourses-and-runway-to-handle-passenger-uptick/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday September 29 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273198-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-september-29-2022/

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday September 29 2022 Listen to the news: A final six suspects will be summoned to face charges in connection with a multi-billion baht fraud Forex- Ponzi scheme, allegedly organized by a well known Thai DJ and his wife, the two were due to be questioned by police but have asked for a 2 week delay in order to better prepare there case, both deny wrongdoing. A black suitcase containing the body of a woman was found floating in the Mekong river in Nakhon Phanom yesterday. Police, forensic officers, a doctor and rescue workers jointly inspected the body who’s believed to be aged around 40, and probably died around 5 days earlier. The Ministry of Transport is considering charging motorists for using selected roads in Bangkok, to reduce congestion and pollution. A recent study found that a 60-baht road charge in Pathumwan and Chatuchak could reduce congestion by up to 20%, and encourage more people to take public transport. THAI police arrested one of six people wanted in the extortion of cryptocurrencies worth US$50,000 from a Russian couple at a coffee shop on Koh Samui two weeks ago, police are searching for 5 others from Russia, Kazakhstan and a German man Police were called last night to a room in Nakhon Si Thammarat where the body of a man was found, the 66 year old was a teacher from Denmark, there was no sign of a struggle, Chiang Mai zoo's star guest Lin Hua, A giant panda turned 21 yesterday, Zoo director Wuthi-chai said Lin Hui is in good health, Some 7.4 million visitors have seen the giant panda since 2003. The Thai baht lost value against the US dollar and touched 38 baht to the dollar as the greenback strengthened it’s value, prompting The Bank of Thailand’s to increase the key interest rate by 0.25%, to 1.00%, with immediate effect. The Thai women's volleyball team smashed Croatia 3 nil last night in the volleyball world championship in Gdansk, Poland. Region: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast yesterday, just before United States Vice President Kamala Harris is due to arrive in Seoul today. The launch came two days after South Korea and US forces conducted a military drill in waters off the South's east coast. Japans state for defense also condemned N Korea's tests as "unacceptable”. Storm Noru brought torrential rain and flooding to eastern Thailand. The storm is dissipating north of Bangkok this morning but continues to drench central areas today. Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 32 C Bangkok: Cloudy Rain31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy heavy rain 29C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with rain and windy 29C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with showers 29 C Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Danish teacher found dead in rental room in Nakhon Si Thammarat By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Siam Rath A Danish teacher was found dead on a bed in a rental room in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273192-danish-teacher-found-dead-in-rental-room-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/

PHOTO: Siam Rath By Goongnang Suksawat A Danish teacher was found dead on a bed in a rental room in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The Nakhon Si Thammarat City Police were notified of the incident last night (September 27th) in a rental room on the third floor of a building on Pratoo Lord Road in the Nai Mueang sub-district, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District. Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the body of a 66-year-old Danish man (The Phuket Express is withholding his name pending embassy and family notification). No sign of a struggle or injuries were found on his body or inside the room. His body was taken to a nearby hospital in Nai Mueang. Police told The Phuket Express that the Danish man was a language teacher at a school in the city. He had many health issues including heart disease. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/28/danish-teacher-found-dead-in-rental-room-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

95 Illegal Myanmar Migrants Caught Sneaking Into Thailand TNR Staff Myanmar migrants arrested in Kanchanaburi before dawn. Photo: Naewna KANCHANABURI police supported by soldiers rounded up 95 illegal migrants from last night to early this morning (Sept. 28) after they had sneaked in from Myanmar and were being taken for jobs in Bangkok, Rayong, Samut Sakhon and within Kanchanaburi itself with each of them having paid 15,000-30,000 baht to the smugglers, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273191-95-illegal-myanmar-migrants-caught-sneaking-into-thailand/

Myanmar migrants arrested in Kanchanaburi before dawn. Photo: Naewna TNR Staff KANCHANABURI police supported by soldiers rounded up 95 illegal migrants from last night to early this morning (Sept. 28) after they had sneaked in from Myanmar and were being taken for jobs in Bangkok, Rayong, Samut Sakhon and within Kanchanaburi itself with each of them having paid 15,000-30,000 baht to the smugglers, Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Col. Santi Phithaksakul, head of Thong Pha Phum police station, together with Col. Chalermchai Chadchai, head of the 9th Infantry Regiment, led a team of policemen and soldiers in setting up a checkpoint in this district to apprehend the illegal migrants after getting a tip-off that a large number were being taken deeper in the country. At around 3 a.m. two pick-up trucks converted into fresh food and seafood delivery vehicles approached the checkpoint at Vajiralongkorn Dam. Upon being stopped and searched 39 illegal job-seekers were found crammed within. In the first vehicle, driven by Mr. Bai, 45, were 21 of them and in the second vehicle, driven by Mr. Sarayuth, 33, 18. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/28/95-illegal-myanmar-migrants-caught-sneaking-into-thailand/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

American man injured after allegedly being attacked on Bangla Road in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An American man has sustained injuries after he was allegedly attacked on Bangla Road in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273190-american-man-injured-after-allegedly-being-attacked-on-bangla-road-in-patong/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An American man has sustained injuries after he was allegedly attacked on Bangla Road in Patong. Emergency responders were notified at 3:30 A.M. this morning (September 28th) that a tourist was allegedly attacked on Bangla Road in Patong. They arrived at the scene to find the injured 35 year-old American man. He had sustained injuries to his face and his middle finger of his left hand. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but was reportedly released not long after. His name was withheld by emergency teams. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/28/american-man-injured-after-allegedly-being-attacked-on-bangla-road-in-patong/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

OR Thailand Grand Prix 2022 promises plenty of exhilarating MotoGP racing action The third edition in Thailand of this World Championship motorcycle racing event is from 30 September-2 October, 2022, at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram province TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to invite tourists to the 2022 MotoGP World Championship motorcycle race, the OR Thailand Grand Prix, which is making an exhilarating return this year and will take place at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram province this weekend, from Friday, 30 September to Sunday, 2 October. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273188-or-thailand-grand-prix-2022-promises-plenty-of-exhilarating-motogp-racing-action/

The third edition in Thailand of this World Championship motorcycle racing event is from 30 September-2 October, 2022, at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram province TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to invite tourists to the 2022 MotoGP World Championship motorcycle race, the OR Thailand Grand Prix, which is making an exhilarating return this year and will take place at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram province this weekend, from Friday, 30 September to Sunday, 2 October. To help promote the OR Thailand Grand Prix 2022, a pre-event “MotoGP vs Muay Thai” photoshoot was held in Bangkok on 27 September, which had MotoGP race riders learning the art of Thai kickboxing or Muay Thai at the famous Rajdamnern Stadium in a promotional video to be broadcast to MotoGP fans worldwide. This included MotoGP race riders: Álex Márquez of the Honda LCR Team, Fabio Di Giannantonio of Gresini Racing MotoGP, and Albert Arenas of the Inde Gasgas Aspar Team, as well as Moto3 race riders: Izan Guevara of the Valresa Gasgas Aspar Team and two Thai riders from the Moto2 – Somkiat Chantra of the Idemitsu Honda Team Asia and Keminth Kubo of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “We are thrilled to see the MotoGP racing event back again this year, both for the thrilling action and excitement it offers fans here in Thailand and around the world through its live broadcast, and for the enormous opportunity it presents in showcasing Thailand’s ability to host world-class sporting events. It fits well with the promotion of sports tourism in the kingdom.” With PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) as title sponsor, this is the third edition of the MotoGP – the world’s number one motorcycle road racing championship watched by over 800 million people and broadcast live to more than 200 countries – in Thailand after the first PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2018 and PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019. The thrilling sport has a large following in Thailand, where there are more than one million fans. The three-day OR Thailand Grand Prix 2022 is the 17th race on the 2022 MotoGP World Championship calendar out of a total of 20 races. The event programme sees free practices and qualifying for the MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, and Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup on Friday and Saturday. The Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup’s first race will also be held on Saturday. On Sunday is the day of the MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 races, as well as the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup’s second race. H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, will preside over the official opening of the 17th race on the 2022 MotoGP World Championship, the OR Thailand Grand Prix, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday afternoon. He will also witness the MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 races. Meanwhile, H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, will attend several events on Friday. Following a visit to the community park at the Chorakhe Mak Reservoir None-hunting Area and presiding over the opening of the Thai Sarus Cranes Community Tourism Festival, his schedules at the Chang International Circuit will include officially openubg the SAT SPORTS EXPO and the TAT’s Amazing Thailand booths and visiting other booths, including OR, HONDA, YAMAHA, CHANG, and the MUAY THAI EXPO. In addition to the motorcycle races, the three-day programme features a music concert by popular Thai artists Joey Boy and Slot Machine on Friday evening, a Muay Thai or Thai kickboxing competition and concert by Thai singer, Katai Pannipa, on Saturday evening, and a concert by another Thai singer, Oat Pramote, on Sunday evening. Tickets to the OR Thailand Grand Prix 2022 can be purchased at 7-Eleven stores nationwide, or through www.allticket.com. For more information, please go to www.motogp.com/en/event/Thailand, www.bric.co.th/thailandgrandprix, or the Facebook page Chang Circuit Buriram. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/09/or-thailand-grand-prix-2022-promises-plenty-of-exhilarating-motogp-racing-action/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

UPDATE: Tourism ministry readies payment system for 300-baht Thailand entry fee by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year. The date for the implementation of this levy has since been pushed back continually, with the tourism ministry now expecting the collection to begin in early 2023. The matter will soon be deliberated by the Cabinet. Meanwhile, the fee collection system is now being prepared. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273158-cabinet-set-to-decide-on-300-baht-fee-for-foreign-tourists/?do=findComment&comment=17632714

Tourism ministry readies payment system for 300-baht Thailand entry fee by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year. The date for the implementation of this levy has since been pushed back continually, with the tourism ministry now expecting the collection to begin in early 2023. The matter will soon be deliberated by the Cabinet. Meanwhile, the fee collection system is now being prepared. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Krungthai Bank to develop a system to collect the entry fee. Krungthai Bank will link its existing payment platforms to the tourism ministry’s fee management system. This will make it speedy as well as safe for businesses and foreign tourists to pay the entry fee. Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said income generated from the fee will serve to fund tourism development. It will also be used to improve the Thai tourism industry’s competitiveness and will be drawn on to pay for medical services for tourists. Mr. Phiphat said the fee will be collected at all points of entry. The fee might be paid for via websites, mobile apps, kiosks, or included in the airfare. The fee will be 300 baht for those arriving by air, with the rates for other entry channels still being considered. The minister expects a study commissioned to determine the appropriate rates for other entry channels to be completed at the end of this month. The result will be presented at a Cabinet meeting in October. If the Cabinet gives its endorsement, collection of the fee can begin as soon as early 2023. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220928234334120 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Suspect Held In Extortion Of Cryptocurrencies From Russian Couple TNR Staff A pixelated image of the Kazakh man after he was arrested in Chonburi. The Thai headline says, “Foreign gang arrested. Robbed cryptocurrencies worth almost 2 million baht from Russians in the middle of Koh Samui.” Photo: Naewna THAI police arrested one of six foreigners wanted in the extortion of cryptocurrencies worth US$50,000 (approximately 1.878 million baht) from a Russian couple at a coffee shop on Koh Samui earlier this month, Naewna newspaper said yesterday evening (Sept. 28). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273186-suspect-held-in-extortion-of-cryptocurrencies-from-russian-couple/

A pixelated image of the Kazakh man after he was arrested in Chonburi. The Thai headline says, “Foreign gang arrested. Robbed cryptocurrencies worth almost 2 million baht from Russians in the middle of Koh Samui.” Photo: Naewna TNR Staff THAI police arrested one of six foreigners wanted in the extortion of cryptocurrencies worth US$50,000 (approximately 1.878 million baht) from a Russian couple at a coffee shop on Koh Samui earlier this month, Naewna newspaper said yesterday evening (Sept. 28). Pol. Lt. Gen. Amphol Buarabporn, commander of Provincial Police Region 8, had ordered quick tracking down of the six foreign suspects in this case with Koh Samui provincial court having issued warrants for their arrest. Wanted are Mr. Salman Almaty, 56, a Kazakh, who fled the country on Sept. 17; Mr. Tschingis Akhmadov, 39, a German, who escaped on Sept. 20; Mr. Andrey Nizhegorodtsev, 37, a Kazakh arrested in Chonburi today; Mr. Vladimir Orekhov, 42, a Russian; as well as two others whose name and nationality are not yet known but this is being investigated. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/28/suspect-held-in-extortion-of-cryptocurrencies-from-russian-couple/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

No Coup Taking Place, Says Defence Ministry Spokesman TNR Staff Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich talking to the reporters. Photo: Thai Rath THE DEFENCE Ministry’s spokesman Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich yesterday afternoon (Sept. 28) dismissed rumours of a coup d’etat being mounted while also confirming that this issue was not raised at the Defence Council meeting, Thai Rath newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273185-no-coup-taking-place-says-defence-ministry-spokesman/

Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich talking to the reporters. Photo: Thai Rath TNR Staff THE DEFENCE Ministry’s spokesman Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich yesterday afternoon (Sept. 28) dismissed rumours of a coup d’etat being mounted while also confirming that this issue was not raised at the Defence Council meeting, Thai Rath newspaper said. Regarding what is being talked about one would have to ask the speakers for the motive for saying what they have, he said, adding that where the military is concerned there are no conditions leading to a coup. Asked whether suspended Prime Minister-cum-Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha raised this issue at today’s meeting, Gen. Kongcheep replied he did not do so. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/28/no-coup-taking-place-says-defence-ministry-spokesman/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

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Central bank increases key interest rate to 1.00 percent The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to increase the key interest rate by 0.25%, to 1.00%, with immediate effect. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273173-central-bank-increases-key-interest-rate-to-100-percent-effective-wednesday/

Thailand’s currency weakens to 38 baht per US dollar The Thai baht continues to weaken against the US dollar, falling to 38/$US, mainly due to the strengthening of the greenback, as a result of the recent increase in the US Federal Reserve’s base rate, which has forced other currencies, including the Thai baht, to weaken. Analysts say, however, that this is not unexpected. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273174-thailand’s-currency-weakens-to-38-baht-per-us-dollar/

Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport. File photo Cabinet set to decide on 300 baht fee for foreign tourists The Cabinet is set to rule on whether Thailand will start charging international tourists a fee to enter the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273158-cabinet-set-to-decide-on-300-baht-fee-for-foreign-tourists/

Phuket Marine office warns boats going into the sea due to recent storms By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Marine Office has made an announcement for boats going into the sea due to strong winds and waves which is in effect until October 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273124-phuket-marine-office-warns-boats-going-into-the-sea-due-to-recent-storms/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Marine Office has made an announcement for boats going into the sea due to strong winds and waves which is in effect until October 1st. The announcement was issued by the Phuket Marine Office Chief Mr. Nachapong Pranit. The announcement states, “The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reports possible heavy to very heavy rains in most parts of Thailand until October 1st due to the tropical storm NORU.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/27/phuket-marine-office-warns-boats-going-into-the-sea-due-to-recent-storms/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-28 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

World class tennis returns to True Arena Hua Hin in October By Online Reporter File photo True Arena celebrates the return of the ITF World Tennis Tour to Hua Hin from 03-16 October 2022, kindly supported by CAL-COMP & CCAU Industry 4.0. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273123-world-class-tennis-returns-to-true-arena-hua-hin-in-october/