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Listen to the news: Football - In last night's UEFA Champions League action holders Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 2-0, AC Milan defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-1, Manchester City won 2-1 at the Etihad against Borussia Dortmund, Napoli hammered Glasgow Rangers 3-0 in Scotland, Benfica won 2-1 in Italy at Juventus, Paris St Germain won 3-1 at Maccabi Haifa, FC Copenhagen and Sevilla drew 0-0. Chelsea drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge against FC Red Bull Salzburg and that was the same score between Shakhtar Donetsk and Glasgow Celtic. Spain midfielder Gavi has signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2026, with a 1bn euros release clause. The 18-year-old has played for Barcelona since 2015 and was under contract until 2023. Baseball - The Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has been suspended for a year and fined $10m after an NBA investigation into claims of racism and misogyny. The NBA found Sarver "engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards". It found evidence of "racially insensitive language, unequal treatment of female employees and sex-related statements and conduct". Sarver has been an owner of the Suns for 18 years said "While I disagree with some of the particulars of the NBA's report, I would like to apologize for my words and actions that offended our employees. I take full responsibility for what I have done. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-15 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!

Sergeant Kills 2 at Army Training Command BANGKOK (TNA) – Two people were killed in a sergeant major's shooting spree before he surrendered at Army Training Command yesterday morning. The sergeant major started shooting at colleagues at the Army War College inside the compound of the Army Training Command in Dusit district at about 9.30am. Two people were killed and another person was injured. The sergeant major had had an accident and some symptoms from the accident persisted. He appeared stressed, carried his gun at the shooting scene and announced he planned to kill 10 people. Special operations police were sent to the college to control the situation. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1017289 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-15 - 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 AirAsia downgrades its passenger load projection to 10 million in 2022 By Erich Parpart Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand’s leading low cost carrier, came out to lower its passenger prediction for 2022 from 12.3 million passengers down to 10 million on Wednesday due to disappointing foreign tourist numbers in the first half of the year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271884-thai-airasia-downgrades-its-passenger-load-projection-to-10-million-in-2022/

By Erich Parpart Thai AirAsia (TAA), Thailand’s leading low cost carrier, came out to lower its passenger prediction for 2022 from 12.3 million passengers down to 10 million on Wednesday due to disappointing foreign tourist numbers in the first half of the year. “The number of foreign tourists was not that good during the first 6 months of the year because of the Omicron outbreak but things have improved after the lifting of the Thailand Pass entry-registration system in July which led to the rapid recovery of the tourism sector,” said Santisuk Klongchaiya, chief executive of TAA. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Wednesday that more than 5 million foreign tourists visited the country between January and July. The government is targeting to welcome at least 10 million visitors this year. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44178/thai-airasia-downgrade-its-passenger-prediction-to-10-million-in-2022/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-15 - 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!

Prawit Wades In To Help Chadchart Solve City Flooding TNR Staff CARETAKER Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan inspected Khlong Saen Saep floodgate in Minburi to monitor the flooding in the capital with Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt being on hand to brief him on the situation, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Sept. 14). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271883-prawit-wades-in-to-help-chadchart-solve-city-flooding/

TNR Staff CARETAKER Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan inspected Khlong Saen Saep floodgate in Minburi to monitor the flooding in the capital with Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt being on hand to brief him on the situation, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (Sept. 14). Chadchart told Prawit, who was accompanied by Deputy Defence Minister Gen. Chaicharn Changmongkol and two Palang Pracharat Party MPs, that Bangkok has been lashed by torrential rain for days now and he is going to propose to the Office of the National Water Resources that a water expressway be built to drain floodwater. This water expressway would not go through the Phra Khanong area, he added. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/14/prawit-wades-in-to-help-chadchart-solve-city-flooding/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

UPDATE: Prayut Says He Will Respect The Constitutional Court’s Ruling TNR Staff SUSPENDED Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (Sept. 14) that he has confidence in the justice system and affirmed he will respect the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his eight-year tenure regardless of the outcome, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271818-court-to-give-verdict-on-prayut’s-8-year-tenure-on-sept-30/?do=findComment&comment=17606549

Prayut Says He Will Respect The Constitutional Court’s Ruling TNR Staff SUSPENDED Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (Sept. 14) that he has confidence in the justice system and affirmed he will respect the Constitutional Court’s ruling on his eight-year tenure regardless of the outcome, Matichon newspaper said. Earlier today the Constitutional Court said it will give its verdict on a petition signed by 171 opposition MPs which Parliament President Chuan Leekpai submitted asking for a ruling on when Prayut’s eight-year tenure ends on Friday September 30, 2022. Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, deputy secretary-general to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said Gen. Prayut thanked the people for their support and is continuing his duty as Defence Minister and is fully supporting the government in handling the floods. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/14/prayut-says-he-will-respect-the-constitutional-courts-ruling/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-15 - 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!

Covid-19: To Boost Or Not To Boost; That Is The Question By Editor The most frequently asked question at the Be Well Medical Center is about Covid-19 vaccination boosts; to boost or not to boost. Should we get them? When? Which one? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271882-covid-19-to-boost-or-not-to-boost-that-is-the-question/

By Editor The most frequently asked question at the Be Well Medical Center is about Covid-19 vaccination boosts; to boost or not to boost. Should we get them? When? Which one? Dr Paemika Pidchayathanakorn, family doctor and partner at the Be Well Medical Center Dr. Paemika, general practitioner and family doctor, has some answers to these questions; her opinion follows. Dr Paemika Pidchayathanakorn, family doctor and partner at the Be Well Medical Center After consulting with colleagues in various countries, I must conclude that expert opinions and government directives on this matter globally differ; however, some conclusions are shared by many. Vaccinations have been crucial in containing Covid-19. Researchers are to be complimented for the speed in developing effective vaccines. While the immunization effect of the vaccines provides only limited protection for contracting and spreading of the virus, the real gain is that the risk of serious illness or death is significantly reduced; up to 10 times lower compared to unvaccinated persons as studies have shown. While all World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccines have proven to be effective, many studies across multiple populations have shown that mRNA vaccines (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna) create a higher level of efficacy than vector vaccines (e.g. Astra, Sinovac). Consequently, many governments (including Thailand) and health professionals have suggested prioritizing mRNA vaccines, despite the higher costs. However, there are also studies showing good results of people using combinations of mRNA and vector jabs. Immunity wears off and the speed at which this decline takes place depends on the virus, the vaccine, and the person. It occurs quicker in older individuals. As Covid-19 and all of its future mutations are likely to stay around for a long time, there is a need to keep the immunization level at an optimum level. That is where boosters come in. The science is still developing, but for now, it seems that 6 months after the last inoculation a booster is due. This holds true first of all for the elderly population and for those with multiple underlying health conditions. Hence my advice to high-risk persons is to get a booster after six months. But also for anyone else wishing to reduce the chance of serious illness, including pregnant women (as recently recommended by The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), regular booster shots are to be considered. As far as children is concerned, we closely follow the government’s latest directions. The Royal College of Paediatricians of Thailand announced this week it will issue guidelines recommending mRNA- Covid-19 vaccine be given to children aged six months to five years. We now await confirmation of the Ministry of Public Health if this recommendation will be implemented. The U.S. FDA determined COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids 6 months and older. Surely many of you heard about the new shots from Pfizer and Moderna which are bivalent, meaning that they target both the original Covid strain and omicron’s BA.5 subvariant. These new vaccines, which are expected to show higher effectiveness, are already approved in other countries, including the EU, and we trust they will soon become available in Thailand as well. For some people this may be a reason to wait for the (next) booster, but I recommend high-risk persons not to delay and use the currently available vaccines. Billions of vaccinations have shown that the risks are greatly outweighed by the benefits. In case you have hesitations or questions about COVID vaccines, boosters, or side effects I propose that you consult your doctor. At the time of writing, boosters are available free of charge at both Hua Hin Hospital and the Hua Hin Red Cross. Hua Hin Hospital: Every Tuesday 9.00am to 11.30am Hua Hin Red Cross: Pfizer for above 12 years old; Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-09-15 - 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!

More than five million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand within nine months, former government spokesperson reveals By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Prachachat Thailand has welcomed more than five million foreign tourists during the past nine months after the full country reopening, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana revealed on Wednesday, September 14th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271880-more-than-five-million-foreign-tourists-arrived-in-thailand-within-nine-months-former-government-spokesperson-reveals/

PHOTO: Prachachat By Nop Meechukhun Thailand has welcomed more than five million foreign tourists during the past nine months after the full country reopening, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana revealed on Wednesday, September 14th. The former government spokesperson told the Associated Press that from January 1st – September 8th, a total of 5,018,172 foreigners had traveled to the Kingdom. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also estimated that the number would reach 10 million, according to the advanced flights and hotel bookings for the next three months. According to the TAT, the top five arrivals were from Malaysia with 751,397 travelers, followed by India (480,825 people), Lao PDR (310,464 people), and Cambodia (249,084 people). A record of 2,772,883 foreigners had entered the country through Suvarnabhumi International Airport while 749,567 foreigners had through Phuket International Airport. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/14/more-than-five-million-foreign-tourists-arrived-in-thailand-within-nine-months-former-government-spokesperson-reveals/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-15 - 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 Thursday September 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1271879-thailand-live-thursday-15-september-2022/

Bhumjaithai party rebuffs Democrats’ call for reclassification of cannabis as a Cat 5 narcotic Photo from www.bhumjaithai.com The Bhumjaithai party has rejected a call by some Democrat MPs for a review of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979 AD), to reclassify cannabis as Category 5 narcotic, after it was removed from Category 5 on June 9th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271861-bhumjaithai-party-rebuffs-democrats’-call-for-reclassification-of-cannabis-as-a-cat-5-narcotic/

Some flooded areas in Bangkok may be declared disaster zones The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is considering whether to declare some areas in the capital disaster zones, so financial assistance can be provided to flood victims, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271833-some-flooded-areas-in-bangkok-may-be-declared-disaster-zones/

Two army personnel killed, one injured at Thailand’s Army War College Two army personnel were killed and another seriously injured when a gunman, reported to be a non-commissioned officer, opened fire at his colleagues in an office at the Army War College in Bangkok’s Dusit district this morning (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271835-two-army-personnel-killed-one-injured-at-thailand’s-army-war-college/

UPDATE: World champion given suspended jail term for wakeboarding on road World wakeboard champion Daniel Grant has been given a one-month suspended jail term and fined 5,000 baht by the Thanyaburi Provincial Court. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271770-champion-charged-after-wakeskating-on-flooded-road/?do=findComment&comment=17605524

World champion given suspended jail term for wakeboarding on road World wakeboard champion Daniel Grant has been given a one-month suspended jail term and fined 5,000 baht by the Thanyaburi Provincial Court, after he was found guilty of traffic violations and obstructing traffic by wakeboarding on a road in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province last Thursday night. The 24-year-old Thai-British wakeboarder posted a video clip on his Facebook page showing him wakeboarding along the Phahonyothin Road, in front of Bangkok University, following a downpour which partially flooded the road. The clip generated many pro and con comments among netizens, prompting the Khlong Luang district office to issue a summons for him to report to the police station to acknowledge the charges against him. He reported to the Khlong Luang district police station yesterday (Tuesday). Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/world-champion-given-suspended-jail-term-for-wakeboarding-on-road/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-14 - 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!

Court To Give Verdict On Prayut’s 8-Year Tenure On Sept. 30 TNR Staff THE Constitutional Court announced after a meeting this morning (Sept. 14) that it will deliver its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year tenure at 3 p.m. on Friday September 30, 2022, Matichon newspaper said at noon today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271818-court-to-give-verdict-on-prayut’s-8-year-tenure-on-sept-30/

TNR Staff THE Constitutional Court announced after a meeting this morning (Sept. 14) that it will deliver its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year tenure at 3 p.m. on Friday September 30, 2022, Matichon newspaper said at noon today. The court considered a petition signed by 171 opposition MPs which Parliament President Chuan Leekpai submitted asking for a ruling on when Prayut’s eight-year tenure ends according to the Constitution’s Section 170 paragraph two and Section 158 paragraph four. The court discussed the petition and decided that this is a legal issue with there being sufficient evidence to pass a judgement. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/14/urgent-court-to-give-verdict-on-prayuts-8-year-tenure-on-sept-30/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-14 - 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 faithful camp out for days waiting for a "reading" from Phra Tui Sanook Thai Caption: Queuing for a prophecy Sanook reported that large queues had formed at the temple of Wat Thung Yu in Sri Phoom sub-district of Muang Chiang Mai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271816-thai-faithful-camp-out-for-days-waiting-for-a-reading-from-phra-tui/

Sanook Thai Caption: Queuing for a prophecy Sanook reported that large queues had formed at the temple of Wat Thung Yu in Sri Phoom sub-district of Muang Chiang Mai. It was the faithful queuing for a fortune telling from a monk who is the flavor of the month, Phra Tui. The trouble is that Phra Tui can only do 20 readings a day so from 3am to 11 am when he retires for the day, it's first come first served. Some people said they had been waiting for five days already. It was the luck of the draw. Apart from telling people's fortunes Phra Tui was also administering blessings. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-14 - 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

Laundrygate: Designer clothes lady calls foul after alleged laundry mishap Sanook Thai Caption: Who's right, who's wrong? Sanook reported that social media was abuzz with comment in a story about a woman who went to the police after some of her designer wardrobe was damaged. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271815-laundrygate-designer-clothes-lady-calls-foul-after-alleged-laundry-mishap/

Sanook Thai Caption: Who's right, who's wrong? Sanook reported that social media was abuzz with comment in a story about a woman who went to the police after some of her designer wardrobe was damaged. Ploy told the Muang Khon Kaen police in Thailand's north east that she had a couple of Chanel tops in for washing and ironing. They were worth 300,000 baht. But she was aghast to see that their pristine white color had changed when she went to pick up her load from the launderette. She explained that she has tons of designer stuff, what with being in real estate, and it was only two items but the shop should fess up to what they'd done. Meanwhile the shop at the center of the controversy - fast becoming laundrygate - denied that the items were now a different shade. They refuted evidence provided by Ploy that showed before and after pictures of the tops. Muang police are trying to get to the bottom of this drama. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-14 - 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

The answer was underground all along - "fatberg" hits Sukhumvit Soi 39 Sanook Thai Caption: The cause of the flood Officials in Sukhumvit Soi 39 have found the reason for the persistent flooding in the soi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271813-the-answer-was-underground-all-along-fatberg-hits-sukhumvit-soi-39/