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Thai teen Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy Atthaya Thitikul holds her trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Rogers, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) Thailand’s golfer Atthaya Thitikul rolled in a birdie putt at the second playoff hole on Sunday to edge Danielle Kang and capture her second LPGA title at the NW Arkansas Championship. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272911-thai-teen-atthaya-edges-kang-for-lpga-nw-arkansas-trophy/

Thai Baht continues to weaken below 37.60 Baht/US$ as market awaits outcome of MPC to raise rates By Narudon Daisachulshu The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272906-thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-3760-bahtus-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/

By Narudon Daisachulshu The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week. Thai Baht, which on Friday broke through the 37.50 Baht to the greenback was trading at 16-year low of 37.63 this morning, the last time it was trading at this level as in early September 2006. Kasikorn Bank came out to say that it expects that during this week Thai Baht would trade around 37.00-37.80 Baht per dollar. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44578/thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-37-60-baht-us-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-26 - 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!

70-year-old Australian man allegedly punched in the face by tourist after trying to stop a fight in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272903-70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider. The assault took place Friday night, September 23rd, at an intersection on Soi Buakhao in South Pattaya. The injured elderly man was only identified as Mr. Tony (70) and sustained a non-life threatening injury to his face. He was aided and taken to a hospital by rescue services. Local media asked an eyewitness, Mrs. Suwan Jessen (54), about the incident. She said Mr. Tony saw an unidentified foreign tourist quarreling with a motorcycle taxi driver and went to stop the situation from escalating. However, the tourist punched Mr. Tony in the face for his intervention and walked away. The tourist also seemed heavily intoxicated, Mrs. Suwan added. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-26 - 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!

Thai snooker ace Mink wins world mixed doubles title with Australian Neil Robertson Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272897-thai-snooker-ace-mink-wins-world-mixed-doubles-title-with-australian-neil-robertson/

Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson. The pair picked up more than a million baht each (30,000 pounds) for their 4-2 win over English pair Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna in a tournament that was televised live in Thailand. Robertson praised his partner for being instrumental in the qualifying round when Mink rolled in a 74 break to help them reach the final. Mink, 22, is based in Bangkok at the High Ten snooker club where she completed the first recorded 147 maximum break by a woman. She won the world individual women's championship earlier this year beating a Belgian lady in Sheffield, England. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-26 - 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! 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday September 26 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272896-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-september-26-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand's foreign minister says he will personally ask President Joe biden to attend the APEC meeting due to take place in Bangkok this November. His comments came after Biden’s office said the president would attend the G20 summit in Bali but then fly straight back to the U.S. Other regional leaders are expected to attend; these are likely to include Vladimir Putin and possibly Xi Jinping. The Myanmar model Han Lay who was detained at bangkok airport last week and faced being deported to Myanmar, says she is now being looked after by officials from the UN’s refugee agency at the airport and is seeking political asylum in Canada. Thai Farmers have asked the government to help regulate the price of cannabis the value of their crops dropped, they claim there is oversupply now that the public are allied to grow their own plants. Government is pressing ahead with expanding 3 main airports, Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao, ahead of an expected increase in passengers during the high season, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi will be able to handle up to 120 million passengers per annually in the coming years. Heading top Bangkok? The Sustainability Expo starts today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center close to Asoke in Bangkok. The week-long event will focus on "Sufficiency for Sustainability". Region: Bangladesh: 24 people were killed and dozens missing after a boat packed with Hindu devotees sank yesterday in the worst waterways disaster to hit the country in more than a year. Japan: At least 2 are dead and thousands remain without water and electricity following a major storm over the weekend, Super typhoon Noru has caused severe damage across theNorthern Philippines, and is heading west towards Danang, The Typhoon is expected to bringing torrential rain to north and east Thailand on Wednesday or Thursday. A lots of weather is being sucked towards the typhoon from southern Thailand which means much of the south Can expect heavy rain over the next few days. Chiang Mai: Cloudy Thunderstorms 28C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 28C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with torrential rain 29C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with showers 30C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with rain, heavy this afternoon 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 2022-09-26 - 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 Sports News - Monday 26 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272894-world-sports-news-monday-26-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - The Netherlands qualified for the Nations League finals as Virgil van Dijk's header secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium at the Johan Cruyff Arena, but Wales were relegated from the top tier after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Poland. There were also wins for Denmark who beat France 2-0, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Luxembourg and the Faroe Islands who beat Turkey 2-1. Tennis - Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova registered a 7-6 6-0 victory against top seed Jelena Ostapenko, who suffered a foot injury during the match, in the final of the Korea Open yesterday to clinch her third WTA title. It was the second title of the season for the 27-year-old Alexandrova, who is ranked 24th in the world and was seeded second in the WTA 250 event in Seoul. Athletics - Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge shattered his own marathon world record yesterday winning the Berlin race with a time of 2:01.09 to shave half a minute off his previous world best set in the German capital four years ago. The 37-year-old, who has now won 15 of his 17 career marathons, including two Olympic triumphs and 10 major titles cementing his status as the greatest ever marathon runner. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-26 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - 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!

Phuket Governor says the island is prepared to protect tourists and ensure their safety during this upcoming high season By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket is ready to ensure tourist’s safety even as the island welcomes more tourists in this upcoming high season during the next few months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272891-phuket-governor-says-the-island-is-prepared-to-protect-tourists-and-ensure-their-safety-during-this-upcoming-high-season/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket is ready to ensure tourist’s safety even as the island welcomes more tourists in this upcoming high season during the next few months. The Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew told the Phuket Express, “Every year from October on is high season in Phuket in which many tourists are going to visit Phuket especially outer islands in Phuket. Of course, for the past two years we didn’t truly have a high season due to various Covid-19 business and border restrictions. However, this year, for the first time since 2019 we are ready to truly embrace tourists without stiff restrictions and covid measures.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/25/phuket-governor-says-the-island-is-prepared-to-protect-tourists-and-ensure-their-safety-during-this-upcoming-high-season/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-26 - 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!

Near-extinct crab species found in Wang Pong-Chon Daen reserve area Image Credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the discovery of a second near-extinct species of freshwater crab, officially named “Indochinamon Bhumibol” in the Wang Pong-Chon Daen no-hunting area in the northern province of Phetchabun. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272890-near-extinct-crab-species-found-in-wang-pong-chon-daen-reserve-area/

Image Credit: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the discovery of a second near-extinct species of freshwater crab, officially named “Indochinamon Bhumibol” in the Wang Pong-Chon Daen no-hunting area in the northern province of Phetchabun. Suphakorn Intharaprasit, chief of the no-hunting zone, said today (Sunday) that forest rangers stumbled upon the crab while they were on their routine patrol in the forest yesterday. In September last year, another crab of the same species was found in the same area. It is thought that September may be its breeding season. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/near-extinct-crab-species-found-in-wang-pong-chon-daen-reserve-area/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-26 - 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!

Rakesh Saxena and the Thai banking scandal that triggered Asia’s financial crisis By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Once known as a “financial wizard”, Indian-born Rakesh Saxena now faces decades in jail for a Thai banking scandal that triggered the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272889-rakesh-saxena-and-the-thai-banking-scandal-that-triggered-asia’s-financial-crisis/

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Once known as a “financial wizard”, Indian-born Rakesh Saxena now faces decades in jail for a Thai banking scandal that triggered the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Following a legal battle that dragged on for 26 years, the Supreme Court on September 12 finally sentenced Saxena to 335 years in jail over three lawsuits stemming from the Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) embezzlement scandal. Although the jail sentence of over three centuries was upheld, the 70-year-old will serve only 20 years behind bars, the maximum term under the Thai Penal Code. Working his way up the ladder From 1974 to 1985, Saxena worked as a foreign exchange dealer and money market broker in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London. He later moved to Thailand to work as a newspaper financial columnist and consultant to financial institutions. In 1989, while living in Bangkok, he met and befriended Krirkkiat Jalichandra, who had just been appointed as the BBC’s senior vice-president. In 1992, Saxena became a personal advisor to Krirkkiat, who had since been promoted to BBC president. The bank at that time was owned by the family of Krirkkiat’s mother. In his book “BBC Truth”, Krirkkiat wrote that his maternal grandfather, the late former prime minister MR Kukrit Pramoj, had told him: “You have to help with Granddad’s work at the bank.” Krirkkiat had earlier worked at the Bank of Thailand for over a decade. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/rakesh-saxena-and-the-thai-banking-scandal-that-triggered-asias-financial-crisis/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-26 - 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!

Investigation Finds No Dangerous Contaminants From Factory Chemical Leak Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have conducted an investigation into a chemical leak incident at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province to determine its impact on the environment. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) said no dangerous contaminants were detected in the air or soil around the incident site. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272888-investigation-finds-no-dangerous-contaminants-from-factory-chemical-leak/

Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities have conducted an investigation into a chemical leak incident at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province to determine its impact on the environment. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) said no dangerous contaminants were detected in the air or soil around the incident site. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has been inspecting areas around an Indorama Polyester Industries factory in Nakhon Pathom that suffered a chemical leak last week. The leaked chemicals were later identified as diphenyl oxide and biphenyl. In the aftermath, inspections by PCD officials found no trace of these chemicals in the air or soil within a 20-kilometer radius of the factory. More inspections will be performed to gauge the level of chemicals in water and sewer lines. PCD Director General Athapol Charoenshunsa said the leaked chemicals were in volumes so small that they are unlikely to have a significant environmental impact, adding that the chemicals themselves do not cause severe health complications like cancer. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220925181501898 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-26 - 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!

Thailand Reiterates Importance of Reforming Global Health Architecture by Natthaphon Sangpolsit NEW YORK (NNT) - Thailand has reiterated the importance of reforming the Global Health Architecture at the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) for Enhanced Partnership Ministerial Meeting in New York. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272887-thailand-reiterates-importance-of-reforming-global-health-architecture/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit NEW YORK (NNT) - Thailand has reiterated the importance of reforming the Global Health Architecture at the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) for Enhanced Partnership Ministerial Meeting in New York. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pradmudwinai attended the COVID-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) for Enhanced Partnership Ministerial Meeting co-hosted by the US, Spain, Botswana and Bangladesh. The event brought together over 20 nations and international organizations that have worked as partners to enhance international coordination in ending the acute phase of the COVID pandemic and strengthen preparedness and response for future health threats. Through three key messages, the Foreign Affairs Minister shared thoughts on how Thailand has contributed to global collaboration to strengthen SDG3 in order to promote global health security and solidarity: (1) Thailand has worked to improve health equity through Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme to protect everyone’s health in a non-discriminatory manner and ensure equitable access to health services. (2) Thailand has utilized its resources to train and motivate relevant stakeholders to engage in the pandemic containment process, thus contributing to addressing the global shortfall of health workforce. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted two main initiatives, the first of which is collaboration with neighboring countries through training new epidemiologists and migrant worker volunteers to help control the pandemic. The second initiative is the recent establishment of the ASEAN Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED) as the center of excellence and regional hub to strengthen regional capabilities to prevent, prepare, detect and respond to emerging health emergencies. (3) Thailand reiterates its commitment to bolster supply chain resilience while continuing its efforts to get its sustainable development goals (SDGs) back on track. The foreign affairs minister underscored the development of stockpiles of health products, with an emphasis on sustainability through the use of renewable energy and waste recycling. This event provided an opportunity for Thailand to emphasize the importance of reforming the Global Health Architecture for more equity, inclusivity and coherence, specifically by finalizing a new treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response under the World Health Organization (WHO). Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220925180035887 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-26 - 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!

Omicron Booster and Pandemic-weary Thailand Article by Silada Rojratanakiat Everything appears to be calm on the Covid front in Thailand. Even though the virus is still spreading, the number of weekly cases has dropped below 10,000, and the number of deaths last week was less than 100. Furthermore, the Thai Public Health Ministry has already declared that Covid-19 will be downgraded from a dangerous communicable disease to "communicable under surveillance" beginning October 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272886-omicron-booster-and-pandemic-weary-thailand/

Article by Silada Rojratanakiat Everything appears to be calm on the Covid front in Thailand. Even though the virus is still spreading, the number of weekly cases has dropped below 10,000, and the number of deaths last week was less than 100. Furthermore, the Thai Public Health Ministry has already declared that Covid-19 will be downgraded from a dangerous communicable disease to "communicable under surveillance" beginning October 1. Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration will likewise discontinue its function, and the country will lift a Covid-19 state of emergency that has been in effect for two and a half years. The urgency around Covid-19 had waned as fatalities and infections fell to lower levels. As a result, the news regarding a new and different booster did not get around. The new booster, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in August, is a bivalent vaccine. It is designed to protect against both the circulating omicron subvariants and the original strain of the virus. The expectation is that by better matching the vaccine booster to the circulating strain, people will have longer-lasting protection. Those who receive the bivalent booster are expected to have greater levels of virus-fighting antibodies than those who receive the original booster. The antibodies produced can better bind to and neutralize not just the original and BA.1 viruses but also almost all the other known variants, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. Thailand should receive the latest generation of vaccines next year. Meanwhile, pandemic-related news has faded into the background, and local vaccination efforts have quietly terminated. Expect little pomp and circumstance when the Omicron-specific vaccine finally arrives. Even now, the news of the bivalent booster is so downplayed that some Thais looking to get boosted are unaware of the new shot. What is the current standing with boosters in Thailand? Most vaccinated people never received a boost because they assumed they were immune enough from earlier doses or diseases. There are many who did not receive the last booster, and there are those who do not intend to receive the latest one. Most common complaint is Omicron has caused many breakthrough infections among the vaccinated; therefore, any booster would not be beneficial. Some vaccinated adults cannot afford to miss work or deal with another booster’s inconvenience or adverse effects. The bivalent booster dose is predicted to have the same adverse effects as the existing vaccines, including redness and swelling where the shot was provided, weariness, headache, and muscular pain on occasion. The general rate of current immunization has slowed. Around 77% of Thais are completely vaccinated with the first two doses, but just 46% have received any booster shot. No region in Thailand has a third dose vaccination rate of more than 50%. Most of the booster receivers are in Bangkok. Currently, the work of identifying and scheduling jabs has mainly been left to people. Many mass vaccination stations are now closed. Some initiatives that delivered immunizations directly to communities via vans or door-to-door nurses have been scaled back or discontinued entirely. Why get a new booster? Even if one is not afraid of developing a severe case of Covid-19, the risk of long covid must be considered. While healthy persons vaccinated and experienced an uncomplicated breakthrough infection are at considerably lower risk of severe disease even without a booster, they should avoid becoming ill or limit their risk of long Covid. The most excellent defense against long covid is to prevent contracting Covid because there is currently no specific cure for long Covid symptoms. Indeed, variants can cause breakthroughs, but vaccines still prevent significant illnesses and death even more so. Variants developed to avoid the initial layer of antibody protection created by previous shots or infections, even though protection against severe illness remained relatively high. The bivalent vaccine can significantly reduce evasion. Beyond the personal advantages, boosters can assist prevent disease transmission by lowering infections in the first place and so help protect the most vulnerable. Exposure to multiple forms of boosters strengthens and broadens the types of antibodies produced, including those that can operate against future strains. This bivalent character will give a superior response not just to today’s most dangerous variants but also to future variants since when the immune system encounters several types of the same virus, it creates broader defenses overall. The new boosters are expected to do even more in the future, such as providing more robust protection against future versions by better training antibodies and memory cells, two separate immune system components. What can Thai government do? Establishing trust, being honest and upfront, and making immunization simpler are all things the government can do. Everyone should be told about the benefits of boosters, and elderly and medically weaker persons should be cautioned of the ongoing dangers posed by Covid-19. The Omicron-specific booster should not be introduced slowly or quietly next year. When the time comes, Thai authorities should relaunch incentives and mass vaccination campaigns to urge the public to get a jab. The bivalent booster will be one of the final weapons in Thailand’s armory against Covid-19, as the country has dropped most restrictions for masking, quarantining, or distancing, as the smoldering pandemic has gone into the background for many. The new booster will put Thailand to the test after the panic about Covid has subsided. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220924223304769 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-26 - 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!

“Fight Club” on Pattaya Beach draws attention from tourists By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A fight club on Pattaya Beach last night drew plenty of attention from tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272884-“fight-club”-on-pattaya-beach-draws-attention-from-tourists/

Pattaya — A fight club on Pattaya Beach last night drew plenty of attention from tourists. A group of around 100 Thai teenagers aged 15 to 20 years old gathered on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of Saturday, September 24th, to arrange a boxing contest amid cheering crowds of tourists and local residents alike. The fighters used boxing gloves and a mouthguard during the fight for safety, according to one of the attendees. The fight was completely voluntary and predetermined but unexpectedly received massive attention from local people and tourists, many who didn’t know what was going on. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/fight-club-on-pattaya-beach-draws-attention-from-tourists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-26 - 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!