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Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath said that problems still persist with nightclubs and places of prostitution opening all hours annoying local residents. This is going on despite zoning laws introduced more than 50 years ago. Following the easing of restrictions post pandemic it appears that Thailand is slipping back into laxness when it comes to pubs and clubs. This despite people like the RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk demanding that local forces crackdown on pubs breaking the law. If they don't he promised that his men would face disciplinary or even criminal charges for taking backhanders directly or indirectly. Picture: Siam Rath The latest to complain was a man named only as "Somchai" who said that a pub operating in Talat Thai, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani in Soi Thepkunchorn 12-13 was opening daily to 4 am. Sometimes it was light before the young people went home. There was noise from loud music keeping many area residents awake. He asked the media to pass on the complaint to the acting Thai PM, chief of police and the Department of Public Administration. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-19 - 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

Thai transfers 56,000 baht - but still doesn't get "sideline girl" Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a case of a man in northern Bangkok who fancied having some fun with a so-called "sideline girl" he encountered on Twitter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272250-thai-transfers-56000-baht-but-still-doesnt-get-sideline-girl/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a case of a man in northern Bangkok who fancied having some fun with a so-called "sideline girl" he encountered on Twitter. These are women not normally involved in prostitution who sell themselves for sex. Typically they are students trying to get through college. In this case the woman said she had lost her job. "Nat" - not surprisingly an assumed name - met the woman on Twitter and agreed on 1,300 baht for sex. He transferred 1,000 baht upfront and would pay 300 baht on meeting her. The customer was directed to a Line group where he was asked to transfer 6,000 to verify his identity, money he was told he would get back. When he did this he was asked for a further 13,000 baht, again told it would be returned. While all this was going on the woman was calling him saying she was ready and willing but the transfers needed to be sorted out first. Picture: Siam Rath Next the Line group admin asked for 36,000 baht saying the full 55,000 would then be returned in a few minutes. He said he didn't have that kind of money. But he was convinced to borrow it from a friend and paid up. He'd been in tears with admin who told him not to be a baby and pay up. Still being called by the sideline girl he thought it was finally sorted. Wrong. Then came a demand for 20,000 baht and the penny finally dropped for Nat that he'd been conned. He went to Ekkaphop Leuangprasert who runs the Sai Mai Tong Rort page. Ekkaphop said that this was clearly a criminal gang in league with the women. He said people trying to get sex online should not send money up front. While Siam Rath reporters were with the victim and even when he was telling his tale of woe to the Sai Mai police the gang were still calling for more money and the woman was still calling to say she was ready to come. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-19 - 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

Shooter given 37 years after political trouble in 2014 is let out of jail after 8 years Sanook Thai Caption: Cap: Let out of prison The Department of Corrections said that Wiwat or "Top" - one of the protesters who was jailed following demonstrations in the Laksi area of Bangkok in 2014 has been released from jail. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272242-shooter-given-37-years-after-political-trouble-in-2014-is-let-out-of-jail-after-8-years/

Sanook Thai Caption: Cap: Let out of prison The Department of Corrections said that Wiwat or "Top" - one of the protesters who was jailed following demonstrations in the Laksi area of Bangkok in 2014 has been released from jail. Wiwat - also known as the "popcorn shooter" - had been held since the incident at the Laksi intersection on February 1st 2014 when Akaew was shot dead and three people were grievously injured. The Supreme Court gave him a sentence of 37 years 4 months but he was let out Thursday, reported Sanook. The Laksi area had been declared an area of internal security and the incident involved a gun battle between government opponents and supporters a day before a general election. Elsewhere in the media it was reported that he earned the title of "popcorn gunman" because photos in the media showed him firing rounds from a rifle hidden inside a bag of popcorn. The violence at Laksi was one of several incidents that ultimately led to the coup of 2014 mounted by the General Prayuth Chan-ocha. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-19 - 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

Tourist police chief acts to help Thai tourism: Tells cabbies to get professional and stop refusing fares Picture: Siam Rath The chief of the Thai tourist police is fed up with Thailand's image being ruined by cabbies who continually refuse fares from tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272237-tourist-police-chief-acts-to-help-thai-tourism-tells-cabbies-to-get-professional-and-stop-refusing-fares/

Picture: Siam Rath The chief of the Thai tourist police is fed up with Thailand's image being ruined by cabbies who continually refuse fares from tourists. He has told tourists that they should call his men with pictures of licence plates and they will do something about it. In this way it would help the country rid itself of the bad image and compete with other country's for the tourist dollar. The edict came down from the chief Pol Lt-Gen Sukhun Promayon via his senior spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Apichart Suribunya. It's an unusual move; matters about refusing fares are not dealt with by the tourist police, normally it is the domain of the Department of Land Trandsport, notes ASEAN NOW. The fact that the tourist police chief has stepped in shows the country's annoyance that the problem of cabbies refusing fares is heightening as the country competes with other countries post pandemic. Apichart said that the tourist police had received many complaints on their 1155 hotline about cabbies refusing fares in tourist areas. Especially when it's raining. He said that this unprofessional attitude was damaging the image of Thailand for tourism at a time when competition is high, reported Siam Rath. He said that Thailand is indeed a top tourist destination in the world but that such activity was damaging to the good name of the kingdom. He urged tourists to call 1155 and send a picture of the registration plate. The tourist police will then contact the DLT so that the driver, if guilty, is appropriately sanctioned. He also called on all Thais to help in the issue and promote "professionalism". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-19 - 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 19 2022 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272233-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-september-19-2022/

Listen to the news: The Election Commission announced that campaigning for the next general election will begin on Sept. 24 with several parties already gearing up for the big day. Three Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly operating a prostitution ring, their arrests follwed a complaint by a woman from Kyrgyzstan who said she was being chased by a Chinese gang after escaping from forced prostitution in Pattaya and Bangkok. The head of Pattaya police station has been transferred after the woman’s body was found on Friday having fallen from an apartment building. The government is planning to ban the import of plastic waste from 2025, a move that will be carried out in phases over the next three years. There are 14 plants in free trade zones, which will be allowed to import plastic waste until 2024, after that 50 percent of imported scrap could be plastic. The minister for the environment said Thailand produces just under 25 million tonnes of household waste per year, and only 32% is properly managed. Four tourists from Saudi Arabia, three adults and a child, were injured after a go-kart they were riding veered off the road and hit a concrete power post in Phuket, all were taken to hospital. Region: China: Twenty-seven people died en route to a COVID-19 quarantine facility when their bus crashed in Guizhou, southwest China. Twenty people were being treated for injuries. Taiwan: A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Taiwan yesterday causing some trains to be derailed, and at least one building to collapse, two people were trapped beneath a 7/11 store. 68 people were trapped in mountains when roads became impassable. Central Thailand: Heavy rain Chiang Mai: Bright cloudy over with rain 32C Bangkok: Bright, partly Cloudy rain 29C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with showers 29C. Phuket: Bright, partly cloudy isolated showers 29 C. Hua Hin: Bright but Cloudy 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 2022-09-19 - 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!

Police search for teenagers who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death over theft accusations in Banglamung By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A 14-year-old boy was reportedly beaten to death and discovered at a one-story house in the Huai Yai Subdistrict of Banglamung district on Saturday afternoon, September 17th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272232-police-search-for-teenagers-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-death-over-theft-accusations-in-banglamung/

By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A 14-year-old boy was reportedly beaten to death and discovered at a one-story house in the Huai Yai Subdistrict of Banglamung district on Saturday afternoon, September 17th. Huai Yai subdistrict police arrived at the scene in Soi Hua Nong around 2:00 PM. after being notified of the incident. There, the body of the boy was discovered in the house’s garage with several wounds all over his body and bruises from being tied with ropes on both wrists. It was assumed by law enforcement that the bruises and wounds were from a physical assault and he was dead for 3 hours before officials arrived. The boy, whose name was withheld due to our editorial policy, was delivered to the Central Institute of Forensic Science Thailand for an autopsy while the police began the investigation. The child’s uncle, Den, told the police that his nephew was beaten by a group that accused him of stealing gold and 3000 baht in cash. The boy’s cries were heard constantly around 2:00 AM Saturday. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/18/police-search-for-teenagers-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-death-over-theft-accusations-in-banglamung/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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’s daily wage hike will not necessarily put more food on the table Although the minimum daily wage will rise by an average of 5 percent from October 1, not many workers see a brighter future. “The increase will not make my life better in any way,” said Pattama Ngarmpag, who works as a janitor. “I’m already getting more than the new minimum wage rate, but I’ve never been able to make ends meet.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272228-thailand’s-daily-wage-hike-will-not-necessarily-put-more-food-on-the-table/

Although the minimum daily wage will rise by an average of 5 percent from October 1, not many workers see a brighter future. “The increase will not make my life better in any way,” said Pattama Ngarmpag, who works as a janitor. “I’m already getting more than the new minimum wage rate, but I’ve never been able to make ends meet.” Pattama currently earns 360 baht per day, which is just above the 353-baht minimum rate set for workers in Bangkok. Yet, despite working five days a week from Monday to Friday, she earns less than 10,000 baht a month. “I’ve tried looking for extra jobs but to no avail. There are far too many people scrambling for extra work out there,” she said. Soaring inflation means her expenses are far higher than her income. She now owes nearly 50,000 baht to loan sharks and almost 10,000 baht to her landlord. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-daily-wage-hike-will-not-necessarily-put-more-food-on-the-table/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-19 - 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 doctors successfully treat unvaccinated 105-year-old COVID patient Thai doctors have successfully treated a COVID-19 patient, who is 105-years-old and unvaccinated, with a combination anti-viral medication, long acting antibody (LAAB) and antiseptics. In less than two weeks he was discharged from hospital, according to Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272227-thai-doctors-successfully-treat-unvaccinated-105-year-old-covid-patient/

Thai doctors have successfully treated a COVID-19 patient, who is 105-years-old and unvaccinated, with a combination anti-viral medication, long acting antibody (LAAB) and antiseptics. In less than two weeks he was discharged from hospital, according to Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Disease Control Department. He said that the patient was admitted to hospital on September 3rd with high fever, low blood-oxygen level and a lung inflammation and was given anti-viral medication on the first day. After having considered his advancing years and the fact that he had not been vaccinated, doctors there administered the LAAB treatment and antiseptics to the patient the following day, said Dr. Opart, adding that his condition steadily improved until he was discharged on September 14th. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-doctors-successfully-treat-unvaccinated-105-year-old-covid-patient/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-19 - 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 calls for faith in the multilateral system Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai / Photo from Facebook Page Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand At the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand will call for faith in the multilateral system as the centre of the global development agenda, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272226-thailand-calls-for-faith-in-the-multilateral-system/

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai / Photo from Facebook Page Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand At the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Thailand will call for faith in the multilateral system as the centre of the global development agenda, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman. Tanee Sangrat said that Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will lead the Thai delegation to take part in the ongoing UNGA in New York. Don is scheduled to give an address at the assembly on the morning of September 24th. Thailand believes that the multilateral system plays an important role in tackling new challenges, such as digital technology, the use of outer space and in advocating for an equitable global financial system, he said, adding that this appeal will be highlighted in Don’s UNGA address. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-calls-for-faith-in-the-multilateral-system/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-19 - 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 19 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272225-world-sports-news-monday-19- september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In the EPL Arsenal go back to the top after a convincing 3-0 win at Brentford and Everton recorded their first win of the season after beating West Ham United 1-0 at Goodison Park. Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby to make it six wins from six in La Liga. Napoli are top of Serie A in Italy on goal difference after beating AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro. Atalanta who are joint top won 1-0 at Roma , Jose Mourinho was sent off for the home side. In France, Messi scored the only goal in leaders PSG's 1-0 away win at Lyon. English Premier League side Brighton have appointed former Shakhtar Donetsk and Sassuolo boss Roberto de Zerbi as manager.The Italian, 43, has been out of work since leaving Shakhtar in July because of the war in Ukraine. De Zerbi has signed a four-year contract at the Amex Stadium, subject to a work permit. Fifteen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest player in English Premier League history in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Brentford. The English attacking midfielder, who was born in March 2007 is 15 years and 181 days old and came on as a late substitute for the Gunners. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-19 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!

Pattaya police chief removed from position by Chonburi Provincial Police commander By Adam Judd Pattaya-Chief of Pattaya Police Kunlachart Kunlachai has been removed from his position according to Chonburi Provincial Police Order 393/2565, which is at the end of this article for reference. The order, which takes effect as of September 18th, 2022, will also place Police Colonel Mekawit Praditphon, Deputy Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police, to act as temporary superintendent/chief of Pattaya police until at least September 30th, 2022. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/18/pattaya-police-chief-removed-from-position-by-chonburi-provincial-police-commander/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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 Arrested In Death Of Kyrgyz Woman TNR Staff ONE OF three Chinese suspects being chased after a Kyrgyz woman who had filed a complaint of having been forced into prostitution plunged to her death from the seventh floor of a luxury condominium in Pattaya yesterday was arrested in Bangkok Saturday (Sept. 17), Thai Rath newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272224-suspect-arrested-in-death-of-kyrgyz-woman/

TNR Staff ONE OF three Chinese suspects being chased after a Kyrgyz woman who had filed a complaint of having been forced into prostitution plunged to her death from the seventh floor of a luxury condominium in Pattaya yesterday was arrested in Bangkok Saturday (Sept. 17), Thai Rath newspaper said. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thitawat Suriyachai, chief of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau’s Sub-Bureau 4 acting in his capacity as head of women and children sexual abuse unit, said Ms. Anara Seitaleva, 30, had on Sept. 13, three days before her death, told police that she was being chased by a Chinese gang after escaping from forced prostitution in Pattaya and Bangkok. Investigation uncovered several clues indicating that what she had said was true. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/17/suspect-arrested-in-death-of-kyrgyz-woman/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-19 - 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!

Pattaya Police Station Head Transferred After Kyrgyz Woman’s Death TNR Staff IMMEDIATELY transferred to the National Police headquarters in Bangkok Sunday (Sept. 18) was the superintendent of Pattaya City police station after two cases of human trafficking and prostitution emerged at the seaside city with one leading to a Kyrgyz woman falling from the seventh floor of a hotel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272223-pattaya-police-station-head-transferred-after-kyrgyz-woman’s-death/

TNR Staff IMMEDIATELY transferred to the National Police headquarters in Bangkok Sunday (Sept. 18) was the superintendent of Pattaya City police station after two cases of human trafficking and prostitution emerged at the seaside city with one leading to a Kyrgyz woman falling from the seventh floor of a hotel, reported Matichon newspaper. Pol. Col. Kulachat Kulchai, the head of Pattaya City police station, was replaced by the station’s deputy chief Pol. Col. Mekawit Praditphon from today till the end of the month. The first case involved rescue of some Thai girls under the age of 18, who had been forced into prostitution at Tree Town market, by a team from the Department of Provincial Administration, along with Bang Lamung District Administration and Social Development and Human Security officials, during Sept. 10-11. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/18/pattaya-police-station-head-transferred-after-kyrgyz-womans-death/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-19 - 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!

Foreign motorbike rider caught on camera doing wheelies on a main road in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat A foreign motorbike rider was caught on camera while he was doing wheelies on a main road in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272222-foreign-motorbike-rider-caught-on-camera-doing-wheelies-on-a-main-road-in-phuket/