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Picture: Siam Rath The smell of chemicals from a leak at a factory in Nakhon Pathom that started early morning yesterday had reached Bangkok five hours later, reported Siam Rath. Diphenyl oxide and Biphenyl had leaked from drums via pipes into the atmosphere at the Indorama Polyester Industries factory on Petchkasem Road in Khun Kaeo sub-district of Nakhon Chaisri. This happened around 6.20 am and local residents were told to stay indoors and don masks. At 10.30 am Nakhon Pathom governor Surasak Charoensirichot was at the factory. Sathit international section of Mahidol University closed for the day at 11 am and students at Suan Kularb school were told to remain inside buildings. Before midday the smell from the leak had reached Pin Klao in Bangkok and areas of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of the Thai capital to the north west. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-23 - 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

Opinion – Prawit’s 1-month in the hot seat of Prime Minister shows he is ready for the job and may even want that job By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich In just about 24-hours from now deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is set to mark 1-month in the office as the caretaker Prime Minister and indications are that he enjoys the limelight and has in-fact been more acceptable to the people than his boss and predecessor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272677-opinion-–-prawit’s-1-month-in-the-hot-seat-of-prime-minister-shows-he-is-ready-for-the-job-and-may-even-want-that-job/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich In just about 24-hours from now deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is set to mark 1-month in the office as the caretaker Prime Minister and indications are that he enjoys the limelight and has in-fact been more acceptable to the people than his boss and predecessor. Come Saturday the 2014 coup leader – General Prayut Chan-o-cha would mark 1-month in ‘suspension’ and off duty after the Constitutional Court on August 24th ordered him suspended from active duty as Prime Minister although General Prayut continued to remain the defense minister. The orders from the Constitutional Court came after the opposition parties filed a petition to seek the court’s opinion on whether Gen. Prayut had breached the 8-year term limit on being the Prime Minister or not. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44551/opinion-prawits-1-month-in-the-hot-seat-of-prime-minister-shows-he-is-ready-for-the-job-and-may-even-want-that-job/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-23 - 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 - Friday September 23 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272675-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-september-23-2022/

Listen to the news: A proposal to end the current state of emergency that has been in place since the early days of covid 19, will be put forward at today’s government meeting with the CCSA - Center for Covid 19. A reduced number of hospital admissions and deaths suggests the emergency decree will likely be dropped with the approval of Deputy prime minister Prawit. Meanwhile from next month the government will no longer require visitors to provide their vaccine certificate or a Covid test result upon arriving in the country. Police have busted a major online gambling network in Khon Kaen and seized more than 460 million baht in assets and cash in a series of raids at 52 locations, 40 suspects were apprehended. The group had 3 websites used by some 50 thousand regular gamblers over the last 3 years. A Myanmar model who took refuge in Thailand after speaking out against the military coup in her homeland has been prevented from returning to Bangkok. 23 year old Han Lay who called for help for her people last year during a beauty pageant, is said not to have a valid visa for Thailand. While her representative said she was being detained at Bangkok airport and is the subject of an Interpol notice, however, details are still vague. The government has given the go ahead to Robinhood and Grab to operate their app based taxi and motorcycle taxi services nationwide. Both companies have to submit bank guarantees and register their vehicles as public transport, while their drivers will need to obtain a public transport driving license and be checked for a criminal record. Region: Taiwan aims to end its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals from mid October, and will ease other restrictions from next week as it continues to re-open to the outside world. Japan announced it will lift tough COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists, and allow visa free travel for individuals from 11th October, a cap on daily arrivals will also end, as japan reopens borders after two and a half years. Chiang Mai: Cloudy Thunderstorms this afternoon 29C Bangkok: Cloudy thundershowers 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thunder showers 29C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with thunder showers 29C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with heavy rain late this afternoon 30 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 2022-09-23 - 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 - Friday 23 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272668-world-sports-news-friday-23-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Olivier Giroud became the oldest scorer in France's history as they beat Austria 2-0 to boost their hopes of avoiding Nations League relegation. There were also wins for Belgium, The Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Andorra and Croatia who beat Denmark 2-1. Rugby Union - Australia lock Darcy Swain has been banned for six weeks after his charge into the knee of Quinn Tupaea ruled the New Zealand centre out for nine months. This happened during Australia's 39-37 loss in Melbourne on 15 September. Although the incident was found to be "not intentional" it was "highly reckless". Tennis - Roger Federer's final match will see him play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles today. The pair will represent Team Europe against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at London's O2 Arena. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-23 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!

Thai police seize ฿460m in assets from online gambling network The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has seized more than 460 million baht in assets and cash in coordinated raids on 52 locations in 10 provinces suspected to be linked to a major online gambling network based in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272663-thai-police-seize-฿460m-in-assets-from-online-gambling-network/

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has seized more than 460 million baht in assets and cash in coordinated raids on 52 locations in 10 provinces suspected to be linked to a major online gambling network based in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen. Over 40 suspects were also taken into police custody. Pol Col Wiwat Chitsophakul, superintendent of the 3rd subdivision of the CSD, said that the gang had opened three online gambling websites three years ago, with more than 50,000 gamblers using them. He said that the websites offered several types of gambling and those who used the service were required to transfer money into the gang’s bank accounts, which were linked to the websites. When money was transferred to these accounts, it would be quickly withdrawn and transferred to other accounts to conceal the money trail, he said, adding that the gang had a turnover of about two million baht a day. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-seize-460m-in-assets-from-online-gambling-network/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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!

Cabinet Members Warned Giving Cash Could Land Them In Hot Water By Thai Newsroom Reporters ALL MEMBERS OF CABINET have been cautioned to not hand out cash for free to anyone otherwise they might probably face vote-buying charges. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272662-cabinet-members-warned-giving-cash-could-land-them-in-hot-water/

ALL MEMBERS OF CABINET have been cautioned to not hand out cash for free to anyone otherwise they might probably face vote-buying charges. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam today (Sept. 22) warned all ministers to refrain from giving money to anyone during their official visits anywhere as of upcoming Sunday until the date of the next general election. Those who might hand out money for any reasons to anyone albeit in their capacity as members of cabinet could probably be charged with undue attempts to buy votes if they ever proclaim to run for MP in the next election, according to the deputy premier in charge of legal affairs. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/22/cabinet-members-warned-giving-cash-could-land-them-in-hot-water/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-23 - 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 to scrap all emergency provisions as it seeks to boost a very fragile economic recovery by James Morris and Son Nguyen General Supot Malaniyom of the National Security Council confirmed that a meeting on Friday chaired by Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will hear proposals to cancel the Emergency Decree. Move to scrap the Emergency Decree and the last of the entry criteria for incoming travellers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272661-thailand-to-scrap-all-emergency-provisions-as-it-seeks-to-boost-a-very-fragile-economic-recovery/

General Supot Malaniyom of the National Security Council confirmed that a meeting on Friday chaired by Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will hear proposals to cancel the Emergency Decree. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Move to scrap the Emergency Decree and the last of the entry criteria for incoming travellers is coming at a time when the full extent of the economic damage caused by it is becoming apparent while, at the same time, Thai consumers, appear to be in a confident, upbeat mood with sales of private cars in August up by a whopping 61.72% on the year before. Thailand is to cancel all requirements concerning the virus emergency from October 1st including those for incoming passengers as the kingdom gears up to abolish the Emergency Decree introduced at the end of March 2020. It comes with a growing realisation that lasting economic damage to the kingdom’s foreign tourism industry and the overall economy has resulted from the measure which will take at least another year just to see the country recover lost economic ground and at least another two years after that again before the kingdom has any chance of witnessing visitor numbers like that seen in 2019. Thailand has announced that it is scrapping the last requirements for passengers entering the country related to the COVID-19 virus as the government begins winding down the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as part of a firm proposal to abolish the country’s Emergency Decree and all its structures. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/09/22/thailand-to-scrap-all-emergency-provisions/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-09-23 - 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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Thai government preparing for possible floods triggered by rain and monsoons PHOTO: Post Today The Thai government is preparing for rain and monsoons between late September and early October, Government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek stated on Thursday, September 22nd. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272654-thai-government-preparing-for-possible-floods-triggered-by-rain-and-monsoons/

Thailand Seriously Bids to host Expo 2028 in Phuket BANGKOK, (TNA) – The government and all parties concerned are doing their best to win the right to organize Expo 2028 – Phuket, Thailand, according to the government spokesman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272630-thailand-seriously-bids-to-host-expo-2028-in-phuket/

BMA to Consider Extending Venue Nighttime Hours BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has stated that it is pursuing approval for extending nighttime business hours in order to revitalize the capital city’s tourism industry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272622-bma-to-consider-extending-venue-nighttime-hours/

Be Well Opens a Dental Department The Be Well Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of its dental department starting November 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272603-be-well-opens-a-dental-department/

The Be Well Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of its dental department starting November 1st. Mrs Manussawee Emanuel, Director and Co-Founder of Be Well Medical Center states “We believe extending our scope of medical services with dental care will add broader value to our members.” Dr. Claus Petersmann will be the General Manager of the dental department. He brings a wealth of international dental experience to our clinic. Together with his managerial activities, he will be a consultant to patients and an adviser to the Thai dentists. There will be 2 dental practitioners at the clinic; Dr. Mansupawit (“Man”) and Dr. Patima (“Beer”). See below for the full bios of our dental team. The dental team will provide diagnostics services as well as a range of general dental treatments such as cleaning, fillings, prosthetics, cosmetics, root canal treatments, and minor surgery. For complicated dental treatment planning and highly specialized treatments Be Well will collaborate with the Faculty of Dentistry of the Srinakarinwirot University (“SWU”), one of the renowned academic dental centers in Thailand. SWU will provide (remote) advice to our dentists and will treat patients at the faculty in Bangkok who will need highly specialized care (e.g. major oral surgery, complex orthodontics, oral cancer treatment, etc). Other aspects of the cooperation are currently being discussed with the Faculty management. Our Dentists Dr. Claus Petersmann studied medicines and dentistry at the universities in Marburg, Cologne, and Freiburg. He graduated as a dentist in 1981. In 1984 he obtained his doctoral degree at the Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg with a thesis on oral pain management. Dr. Claus started his career as a surgeon in the Zum Heiligen Geist hospital in Hagen where he practiced the various aspects of oral, jaw, and face surgery. From 1984 to 2021 he practiced general dentistry in his own dental centers in Germany and Switzerland. During this period, he specialized in implantology in which he received a Ph.D. at the St Elizabeth University of Bratislava in 2011. Dr. Claus is a founding Member of the German Association of Oral Implantology. Dr. Beer graduated From Chiang Mai University as Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S). Since 2014 she has held the position of Dental Practitioner at the Cha-Am Hospital. Dr. Beer combines this position with freelance work at various private dental clinics in and around Hua Hin. Her field of expertise includes minor surgery, root canal treatments and partial acrylic dentures. Dr. Beer will work part-time for Be Well combining her work at the Cha-am Hospital. Dr. Man graduated from the renowned Faculty of Dentistry of the Srinakarinwirot University Bangkok. Before joining the Be Well Dental Clinic, he practiced in various private dental clinics in Bangkok as well as in the Tannarat Hospital in Pranburi. Dr. Man will work from Monday to Friday. For more information visit: bewell.co.th --2022-09-22

Ding Dong Dell Pussy's in the well - but she turns out to be "Lucky!" 77kaoded Thai Caption: Kitten stuck down drainage shaft for 2 days Poh Teck Tung rescue services were called to an area near a temple in Tha Muang district of Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, after residents found a kitten in a drainage shaft. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272602-ding-dong-dell-pussys-in-the-well-but-she-turns-out-to-be-lucky/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Kitten stuck down drainage shaft for 2 days Poh Teck Tung rescue services were called to an area near a temple in Tha Muang district of Kanchanaburi, western Thailand, after residents found a kitten in a drainage shaft. They were unable to get down the shaft and help the tortoiseshell moggie. Chaiwat Malapong went down the six meter deep shaft and got the kitten that he thought had been down there a couple of days. Picture: 77kaoded He decided to look after her himself giving his new pet the name of "Choke Dee" - Lucky. 77kaoded further reported that Chaiwat is no ordinary rescuer. He's an instructor and lecturer who is able to catch snakes with his bare hands. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-22 - 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

Fake beauty docs arrested - nurse was administering Botox in a condo Daily News Thai Caption: Watch out! Travelling Botox doctor about! Thai police and medical authorities announced the arrest of three people running fake beauty treatment business without medical qualifications. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272601-fake-beauty-docs-arrested-nurse-was-administering-botox-in-a-condo/

Daily News Thai Caption: Watch out! Travelling Botox doctor about! Thai police and medical authorities announced the arrest of three people running fake beauty treatment business without medical qualifications. There were two cases. In the first the authorities went to a beauty clinic in Siam Square, downtown Bangkok, where Phoonsak, 37, was caught red handed. He was not a doctor though he had nursing training and had been a drug salesman. It was discovered that he was just a regular graduate but dreamed of being a real doctor in the beauty industry. He faces three years in jail and a 30,000 baht fine. The second case featured two ladies called Kanya, 37, and Janyamon, 32, who were doing Botox treatments at a condo in Soi 20 Viphavadee in the Chatuchak area of northern Bangkok. Kanya was just a nurse and shouldn't have been doing a surgical procedure while her sidekick did the appointments, reported Daily News. They were not qualified to be doing that kind of work. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-22 - 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

Thailand buys military drone from Israel "to keep the sea safe" Picture: Thai Rath The commander of Thailand's navy known in the Thai press as "Big Thao" has bought a military drone from Israel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272599-thailand-buys-4-billion-baht-military-drone-from-israel-to-keep-the-sea-safe/

Picture: Thai Rath The commander of Thailand's navy known in the Thai press as "Big Thao" is to buy military drones from Israel. The Hermes 900 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) will be used to ensure maritime safety. Somprasong Nilasamai signed the deal yesterday at Navy HQ with Mr Nissim Assaf Cohen of Elbit Systems, an Israeli company that makes the plane. They supply ten other countries as well as the UN, reported Thai Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-22 - 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