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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday September 21 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272468-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-september-21-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand’s Supreme Court has found former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaug-suban and 5 others not guilty of corruption involving the bidding and unfinished construction of 396 police stations worth 5.8 billion baht. The case dates back to 2009, when Suthep was deputy prime minister in the Abhisit Vejjajiva government. The cabinet has approved extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival visitors from 15 to 30 days and visa-exempt visitors may stay up to 45 days up from one month. The idea is to increase tourist arrivals and boost the economy. The cabinet has agreed to exclude Covid-19 from the list of illnesses that prevent entry to Thailand, The change in regulation is due to be published in the royal gazette. Thai Airways International says it has begun to see an increase in business,,, it’;s hoped the courts will permit the airline to continue with it’s re-structuring plans following bankruptcy when the next case comes up next month. The Royal Thai Air Force has abandoned plans to use an airfield in Kalasin to grow sugar cane, it reached an agreement with the local community to use the area for expansion of a local hospital and open a public park. Region: Myanmar: Myanmar is due to receive 4 new fighter jets from Russia, in a deal signed in 2018 for 6 planes, two were delivered earlier this year, four more are due for delivery this year. This news came as the country was in shock after 11 children were killed following air strikes on a village school last Friday, locals say the military then cremated most of their bodies in an attempt to hide evidence of the killings, Central Thailand: heavy rain Chiang Mai: Cloudy Thunderstorms this afternoon 31C Bangkok: Cloudy thundershowers 33C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thunder showers 30C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with thunder showers 30C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with rain this afternoon 32 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 2022-09-21 - 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!

7-year-old boy drowns at pool villa in Sattahip, Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: กู้ภัยสว่างโรจนธรรมสถาน สัตหีบ Sattahip, Chonburi — A 7-year-old boy drowned in a 1.2-meter deep pool at a pool villa in Sattahip district, Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272467-7-year-old-boy-drowns-at-pool-villa-in-sattahip-chonburi/

PHOTO: กู้ภัยสว่างโรจนธรรมสถาน สัตหีบ By Tanakorn Panyadee Sattahip, Chonburi — A 7-year-old boy drowned in a 1.2-meter deep pool at a pool villa in Sattahip district, Chonburi. Sattahip rescue services rushed to an undisclosed pool villa in Sattahip district at 6:30 pm Monday, September 19th, after receiving a report that a 7-year-old boy had drowned in a pool. The incident scene was a private house modified as a pool villa. The boy was found in a pool by a maid, whose name was withheld, who came to clean the house in the evening, according to Pol. Lt. Col. Kawin Juirod from the Sattahip police station. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/20/7-year-old-boy-drowns-at-pool-villa-in-sattahip-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-21 - 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 - Wednesday 21 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272465-world-sports-news-wednesday-21-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Barcelona recorded a profit of 98m Euros for the last financial year and expect to make a 275m Euros profit next year, the club has announced. This summer the Spanish club were unable to register new players because of La Liga financial regulations having made a loss of 482m Euro the previous year. South Africa will bid to stage the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup, hoping to bring the event to Africa for the first time. South Africa was the first - and so far only - country on the continent to host the men's World Cup, in 2010. In July. It also became African champions for the first time after beating hosts Morocco in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. F1 - Fernando Alonso will be "challenging" for Aston Martin when he joins them next year, says team boss Mike Krack.The two-time champion is joining Aston Martin from Alpine, who would not offer him the terms he wanted to stay on. Alonso is a legendary figure in Formula 1, and at 41 is still regarded as one of the sport's finest drivers and a record 24-race calendar has been confirmed by F1's governing body for the 2023 season. The new race in Las Vegas and the return of Qatar and China makes next year the longest ever season despite the loss of the French Grand Prix. The season itself begins in Bahrain on 5 March and ends in Abu Dhabi on 26 November. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-21 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!

78-year-old foreigner seriously injured after paragliding fall in Rawai By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – A 78-year-old foreigner has sustained serious injuries after a paragliding fall at a viewpoint in Rawai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272459-78-year-old-foreigner-seriously-injured-after-paragliding-fall-in-rawai/

By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – A 78-year-old foreigner has sustained serious injuries after a paragliding fall at a viewpoint in Rawai. Emergency responders were notified of the incident at the Khao Dang View Point, also known as the Windmill Viewpoint, near Naiharn Beach in the Rawai sub-district in the late afternoon (September 19th). The Rawai Municipality rescue team told local media that there was a strong wind when the 78-year-old foreigner fell with his paragliding equipment. He had broken his right arm and injured his right leg and hip. He was taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical assistance. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/20/78-year-old-foreigner-seriously-injured-after-paragliding-fall-in-rawai/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-21 - 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!

Russian motorbike rider dies after crashing into minivan in Karon By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Pen Pak Pen Siang Karon – A Russian motorbike rider has been later pronounced dead after he collided his motorbike into a minivan in Karon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272458-russian-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-minivan-in-karon/

PHOTO: Pen Pak Pen Siang By Goongnang Suksawat Karon – A Russian motorbike rider has been later pronounced dead after he collided his motorbike into a minivan in Karon. Emergency responders were notified of the accident this afternoon (September 20th) on the Karon – Patong Road in Karon. The first response teams arrived at the scene to find a damaged motorbike and a damaged minivan on the Karon road at a curve. Nearby, the teams found a Russian man who had sustained serious injuries lying on the road. He was bleeding heavily from his head and was unconscious. He was rushed to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/20/russian-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-minivan-in-karon/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-21 - 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 sees turnaround by 2024, expects bankruptcy court approving new rehabilitation plan by October By Narudon Daisachulshu The embattled national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), has come out to say that it was starting to see a turnaround of its business as passenger traffic starts to revive, after 2-years of restricted travel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272456-thai-sees-turnaround-by-2024-expects-bankruptcy-court-approving-new-rehabilitation-plan-by-october/

By Narudon Daisachulshu The embattled national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), has come out to say that it was starting to see a turnaround of its business as passenger traffic starts to revive, after 2-years of restricted travel. THAI came out to say that its performance during the course of this year and next is set to witness a turnaround as its load factor has seen a sharp increase. “The trend for the remaining 2 quarters is expected to be better than the target,” Chai Iamsiri, the head of finance and accounting for the embattled airline said during the presentation at the ‘Opportunity Day’ at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44433/thai-sees-turnaround-by-2024-expects-bankruptcy-court-approving-new-rehabilitation-plan-by-october/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-21 - 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 turns to Russia as foreign tourist revenue is projected to be only 21% of 2019 record figures by James Morris and Son Nguyen Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Director-general Yuthasak Supasorn (left) told a seminar on Tuesday that the kingdom may reach 50% of the flight connectivity it enjoyed before the pandemic in the last months of 2022 Plans to fly in Russian tourists via charter flights come as European countries have begun to block citizens of the Russian Federation due to the country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine which has so far caused the death of 5,827 Ukrainian citizens since the war began on February 24th up to September 11th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272454-thailand-turns-to-russia-as-foreign-tourist-revenue-is-projected-to-be-only-21-of-2019-record-figures/

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Director-general Yuthasak Supasorn (left) told a seminar on Tuesday that the kingdom may reach 50% of the flight connectivity it enjoyed before the pandemic in the last months of 2022 by James Morris and Son Nguyen Plans to fly in Russian tourists via charter flights come as European countries have begun to block citizens of the Russian Federation due to the country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine which has so far caused the death of 5,827 Ukrainian citizens since the war began on February 24th up to September 11th. This week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) told reporters that, in the coming months, airline connectivity between Thailand and the rest of the world will be at 50% of that seen in 2019 as figures reveal a sharp fall off in long haul flights and spending per capita. Thailand is likely to end the year with just over a fifth of foreign tourism revenue seen in 2019 despite reaching over 10 million visitors due to lower spending tourists. It comes as the kingdom’s tourist chiefs focus on improving flight connectivity to the country which has caused the loss of long-haul visitors from western countries this year with high fares putting off potential travellers. The kingdom is expected to welcome 6 million visitors by the end of this month with plans during the winter months to welcome regular charter flights from Russia. Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Tuesday appeared to throw in the towel on this year’s tourism season when the government forecast somewhere between ฿430 billion to ฿440 billion in foreign tourism earnings for 2022 despite the country being on target to welcome over 10 million visitors by the end of the year. This is only 21% of the level the kingdom saw in 2019 and suggests that it will take some time for the industry to make a full recovery. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/09/20/thailand-tat-seeks-russian-tourists-as-income-drops/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-09-21 - 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!

Thief Dressed As Food Delivery Rider Steals 3.4m Baht Payroll TNR Staff Scenes from this afternoon’s payroll robbery in Chonburi. Photos: Naewna CHONBURI POLICE are chasing a thief dressed as a food delivery rider who stole 3.4 million baht payroll after picking a fight with one of two employees of a company who had just withdrawn the cash to pay wages, Naewna newspaper. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272453-thief-dressed-as-food-delivery-rider-steals-34m-baht-payroll/

Scenes from this afternoon’s payroll robbery in Chonburi. Photos: Naewna TNR Staff CHONBURI POLICE are chasing a thief dressed as a food delivery rider who stole 3.4 million baht payroll after picking a fight with one of two employees of a company who had just withdrawn the cash to pay wages, Naewna newspaper. Pol. Col. Tawee Kudthang, head of Ban Bueng police station, rushed to the scene of the robbery at a rear of a bank in this district upon being alerted of the crime. He was told by Ms. Prapaporn (surname withheld), 29, who was in a state of shock that she came to the bank in her company’s van to withdraw the large amount of cash to pay the workers’ wages which is something she did on the 5th and the 20th of every month. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/20/thief-dressed-as-food-delivery-rider-steals-3-4m-baht-payroll/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-21 - 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 Approves Additional Budget For 6 Movies Shot In Thailand TNR Staff Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe in Thailand for the filming of the movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” last October with the striking photos he took of both Bangkok and Phuket being shared on Twitter. THE CABINET yesterday (Sept. 20) approved an additional 212 million baht from this year’s budget reserved for emergencies and necessary expenses to cover a shortfall in the promotion of the shooting of six foreign movies in Thailand with these scheduled to be released this year, INN News said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272452-cabinet-approves-additional-budget-for-6-movies-shot-in-thailand/

Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe in Thailand for the filming of the movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” last October with the striking photos he took of both Bangkok and Phuket being shared on Twitter. TNR Staff THE CABINET yesterday (Sept. 20) approved an additional 212 million baht from this year’s budget reserved for emergencies and necessary expenses to cover a shortfall in the promotion of the shooting of six foreign movies in Thailand with these scheduled to be released this year, INN News said. Ms. Traisulee Traisornkul, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the request for additional budget was made by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports which oversees implementation of incentives for filming of movies in Thailand. The ministry has 167 million baht of this budget left which is insufficient to cover payments. Shooting of all six movies for which additional funding was requested were completed last year. Four of them are from the US, one from France and one from Singapore and all are scheduled to be released this year. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/20/cabinet-approves-additional-budget-for-6-movies-shot-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-21 - 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!

to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 21 September 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1272451-thailand-live-wednesday-21-september-2022/

Foreigners infected with COVID-19 can visit Thailand Foreign visitors to Thailand who are infected with COVID-19 will no longer be barred from entering, following a decision by the cabinet on Monday to delete COVID-19 from a list of forbidden diseases in foreign visitors, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272434-foreigners-infected-with-covid-19-can-visit-thailand/

Thai cabinet approves 45-day stay for tourists entitled to visa exemption and 30 days with Visa on Arrival The cabinet approved an edict of the Interior Ministry yesterday (Tuesday) extending the period of stay, from 30 to 45 days, for tourists from countries and territories entitled to visa exemptions and from 15 to 30 days for those eligible for a Visa on Arrival. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272444-thai-cabinet-approves-45-day-stay-for-tourists-entitled-to-visa-exemption-and-30-days-with-visa-on-arrival/

PDRC leader Suthep found not guilty of corruption for awarding the multi-billion Baht police station and residences project By Erich Parpart The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders ruled that former leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Suthep Thaugsuban was not guilty of corruption allegations worth billions of Baht from the failed construction contract that he had awarded to a single contractor during his term as Deputy Prime Minister in 2009. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272391-pdrc-leader-suthep-found-not-guilty-of-corruption-for-awarding-the-multi-billion-baht-police-station-and-residences-project/

By Erich Parpart The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders ruled that former leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Suthep Thaugsuban was not guilty of corruption allegations worth billions of Baht from the failed construction contract that he had awarded to a single contractor during his term as Deputy Prime Minister in 2009. The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders’ decision is final and cannot be appealed. Suthep along with five other individuals and a construction firm, PCC Development and Construction, were indicted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in December 2021. Earlier Suthep said that he was innocent and that he was being made a scapegoat. “I was used as a scapegoat for the unfinished police stations,” he told reporters. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44402/pdrc-leader-suthep-found-not-guilty-of-corruption-for-awarding-the-multi-billion-baht-police-station-and-residences-project/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-20 - 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!

New dual track train line in Hua Hin to open this year – 2.5 hour journey time to Bangkok By Online Reporter The dual track train line and new elevated Hua Hin station. Image: Mike's Tropical Tech It will soon actually be feasible to travel between Hua Hin and Bangkok by train Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272388-new-dual-track-train-line-in-hua-hin-to-open-this-year-–-25-hour-journey-time-to-bangkok/

The dual track train line and new elevated Hua Hin station. Image: Mike's Tropical Tech By Online Reporter It will soon actually be feasible to travel between Hua Hin and Bangkok by train The new dual track train line in Hua Hin will open later this year and will slash travel time to Bangkok, the government has announced. Once opened, the train line will drastically cut journey times between Hua Hin and Bangkok from five hours to around two and a half hours, Anucha Burapachaisri, the government spokesman and deputy secretary-general to the prime minister said on Monday (Sept 20). Travel times will be reduced as the dual tracks will mean that trains will no longer need to stop for one another during the journey. Eventually, a total of seven dual track train lines spanning some 985km will be in operation throughout the country. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/new-dual-track-train-line-in-hua-hin-to-open-this-year-2-5-hour-journey-time-to-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-09-20 - 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!