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By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – The Tourism and Sports Minister visited Bangla Road in Patong where staffers and operators are asking for 4:00 A.M. entertainment venue closing times. Mr. Phiphat told the gathered Phuket media including The Phuket Express, “For the 4:00 A.M. closing time extension it is about a current law which will take time to consider. The proposal will be introduced in a meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) next month.” “We also want to know what foreign tourists think about the closing time extension. However, many research results show that the best time for income from entertainment venues is from 1:00 A.M. to 3:00 A.M.. This income is also from other smaller operators and sellers.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/09/tourism-and-sports-minister-visits-bangla-road-in-patong/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-10 - 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 breaks into room and steals donation money in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A thief broke into a woman’s room in Pattaya and stole money that she intended to donate to a local temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271443-thief-breaks-into-room-and-steals-donation-money-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A thief broke into a woman’s room in Pattaya and stole money that she intended to donate to a local temple. Pol. Lt. Chatchai Rakkwamchop from the Nongprue police station was notified of a burglary on Soi Krom Tan Man 6 in Banglamung’s Nongprue subdistrict yesterday evening, September 8th. The victim was a Thai woman named Mrs. Thatchaphan Kuncharoen, a 42-year-old native of Koh Larn. She told police that a burglar had broken into her rental room through a front window and stolen her cash worth 1,000 baht and two amulets. The woman said that she felt sad and disappointed as she planned to donate the money to a local temple. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/09/thief-breaks-into-room-and-steals-donation-money-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-10 - 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!

One person killed, three seriously injured after sedan tried to beat train at crossing in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: ที่นี่ดอนเมือง-ชลบุรี Mueang district, Chonburi — A driver was killed and three passengers were seriously injured when their sedan collided with a train in Chonburi while trying to outrun it before crossing a railway intersection. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271442-one-person-killed-three-seriously-injured-after-sedan-tried-to-beat-train-at-crossing-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: ที่นี่ดอนเมือง-ชลบุรี By Tanakorn Panyadee Mueang district, Chonburi — A driver was killed and three passengers were seriously injured when their sedan collided with a train in Chonburi while trying to outrun it before crossing a railway intersection. A shocking incident took place early this morning, September 9th, when Pol. Lt. Surachaiyot Chuaykaew from the Don Hua Lo police station responded to a fatal accident involving a black Honda Civic sedan and a train in the Don Hua Lo subdistrict of Mueang district, Chonburi. At around 3.30 a.m., the unidentified female victim aged about 35-years-old was found dead outside of her sedan wreckage beside a railway. Police and rescue workers then found another three victims (two men and one woman) stuck in the car, all were above 35-years-old and sustained serious injuries, so they were hurried to Chonburi Hospital for emergency aid. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/09/one-person-killed-three-seriously-injured-after-sedan-tried-to-beat-train-at-crossing-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-10 - 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!

Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort greet the crowd upon their arrival Buckingham Palace in London, on September 9, 2022, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. – Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on September 8. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) A smiling King Charles III shook hands with some of the thousands of well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace Friday as he returned to London following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Shouting “God save the King” and with an impromptu burst of the reworded national anthem, members of the crowd greeted Charles and Queen Consort Camilla after they emerged from their car following a flight from Scotland. The royal standard was raised for the first time in Charles’s reign, as the new monarch and Camilla inspected bouquets of flowers left on the palace fence by members of the public, before entering their new London home. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/god-save-the-king-smiling-charles-greets-crowd-at-palace/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-10 - 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!

Greece & Thailand Reach New Agreement to Revive Tourism Sector © EliFrancis | Pixabay The Governor of the Tourism Organization of Thailand, Yuthasak Supasorn, has attended a meeting with the General Secretary of Tourism Policy and Development, Olympia Anastasopoulou, with the aim of reviving tourism cooperation between both territories. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271433-greece-thailand-reach-new-agreement-to-revive-tourism-sector/

© EliFrancis | Pixabay The Governor of the Tourism Organization of Thailand, Yuthasak Supasorn, has attended a meeting with the General Secretary of Tourism Policy and Development, Olympia Anastasopoulou, with the aim of reviving tourism cooperation between both territories. Recently the Hellenic Republic has been a popular destination for visitors from Thailand, while tourism traffic to and from Thailand has a long history of more than 40 years, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Supasorn also revived the tourism cooperation memorandum, which was signed 16 years ago, and also talked about prospects of resuming flights between both countries that were interrupted back in 2012 when Thai Airways said that it decided to stop direct flights between Bangkok and Greece’s capital. During the meeting, the two officials, apart from the issue of air connectivity, also talked about visas. There have been reported many complaints from Thai travel agencies related to the delays in issuing tourist visas to citizens from Thailand who wish to travel to the Hellenic Republic. Full story: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/greece-thailand-reach-new-agreement-to-revive-tourism-sector/ -- © Copyright Schengen Visa 2022-09-10 - 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!

Chinese electric car giant BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand by Evelyn Cheng Chinese electric car company BYD has expanded rapidly overseas, including announcements in recent months of plans to enter Thailand’s and Japan’s passenger car markets. BEIJING — Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to open its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271431-chinese-electric-car-giant-byd-plans-to-build-a-factory-in-thailand/

Chinese electric car company BYD has expanded rapidly overseas, including announcements in recent months of plans to enter Thailand’s and Japan’s passenger car markets. by Evelyn Cheng -- BYD signed a contract Thursday to build a new energy vehicle factory in Thailand. -- The plant is BYD’s first wholly owned passenger car factory outside China. -- The automaker is expanding quickly outside China with sales to Brazil, Norway and soon, Japan. BEIJING — Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to open its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. BYD signed a contract Thursday to buy land and build a factory for new energy passenger cars in an industrial park run by local giant WHA Group, according to press releases. The companies did not disclose an investment amount. New energy includes pure battery and hybrid power. The news comes as BYD is expanding quickly into other countries. Notably, the company plans to enter the passenger car market in Japan — home to auto giant Toyota — by selling three electric car models to local customers next year. -- © Copyright CNBC 2022-09-10 - 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!

Russia appreciates Thailand's understanding of reasons behind special operation — Lavrov The Russian Foreign Minister noted Thailand's active role in integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region Photo credit: Russian Embassy Bangkok MOSCOW /TASS/. Russia is grateful to Thailand for an objective assessment of the events in Ukraine and understanding of the true causes of the situation in the international arena, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday at a news conference following talks with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271427-russia-appreciates-thailands-understanding-of-reasons-behind-special-operation-—-lavrov/

Photo credit: Russian Embassy Bangkok The Russian Foreign Minister noted Thailand's active role in integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region MOSCOW /TASS/. Russia is grateful to Thailand for an objective assessment of the events in Ukraine and understanding of the true causes of the situation in the international arena, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday at a news conference following talks with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. "We are grateful to our Thai colleagues for a balanced, objective and responsible position on what is happening in and around Ukraine, we are grateful for understanding the true causes of the current situation in the international arena and we’ve confirmed our willingness to share in detail our assessments of everything that is happening," the minister said. In addition, Lavrov noted Thailand's active role in integration processes in the Asia-Pacific region. "Given Bangkok's chairmanship in APEC (The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - TASS) this year, we agreed to continue substantive dialogue on the broad agenda of this forum, including preparations for the APEC summit to be held this fall in Thailand," the Russian top diplomat added. Source: TASS

Sudarat Now Top Leader Of Thai Sang Thai Party By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PHEU THAI Party strategist Sudarat Keyurapan has become top leader of Thai Sang Thai Party which she herself has founded. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271426-sudarat-now-top-leader-of-thai-sang-thai-party/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PHEU THAI Party strategist Sudarat Keyurapan has become top leader of Thai Sang Thai Party which she herself has founded. In today’s (Sept 9) extraordinary partisan caucus, Sudarat was given overwhelming votes as top leader of Thai Sang Thai Party whilst Sita Tivari, a former member of a Pheu Thai strategic campaign committee, was picked as secretary-general among a total of 50 members of the brand-new party’s executive board. Both Sudarat and Sita had been earlier attached to Thai Rak Thai Party which was dissolved by court and practically renamed as People’s Power Party which was also dissolved and practically turned into Pheu Thai Party. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/09/sudarat-now-top-leader-of-thai-sang-thai-party/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-10 - 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!

Former Tenant Behind Looting Of Koh Samui Luxury Hotel TNR Staff KOH SAMUI police have cracked the looting of a luxury hotel on the island tracing it to the former tenant who had leased the property for 30 years and transferred it back towards the end of last year, Matichon newspaper said yesterday (Sept. 9). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271425-former-tenant-behind-looting-of-koh-samui-luxury-hotel/

TNR Staff KOH SAMUI police have cracked the looting of a luxury hotel on the island tracing it to the former tenant who had leased the property for 30 years and transferred it back towards the end of last year, Matichon newspaper said yesterday (Sept. 9). Moreover the estimated total loss from the theft of fixtures and fittings at Blue Lagoon Hotel, The Teak Wing, has decreased to 17,548,000 baht million baht from 70 million baht earlier quoted because not all rooms were raided. Police managed to recover 381 items of the stolen goods worth 659,000 baht and with 1,001 items worth 2,557,500 baht not having been stolen the damage dwindled to 14,334,500 baht. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/09/former-tenant-behind-looting-of-koh-samui-luxury-hotel/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-10 - 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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Gamers Urged to Look out for Online Scammers BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai police have cautioned internet gamers to be on the lookout for online scammers who steal their money and online identities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271382-gamers-urged-to-look-out-for-online-scammers/

Updated rules to apply at Pattaya Walking Street for better organization and safety PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya authorities have officially announced the updated rules to be applied at Walking Street chiefly to control venue operators for better organization and safety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271409-updated-rules-to-apply-at-pattaya-walking-street-for-better-organization-and-safety/

Pattaya mayor backs selling alcohol from 2 pm to 5 pm in hotels The Pattaya mayor was open to backing business operators’ proposals to sell alcohol from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in hotels as well as to extend legal opening hours to 4 a.m. to cope with tourists’ behavior. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271384-pattaya-mayor-backs-selling-alcohol-from-2-pm-to-5-pm-in-hotels/

Statement on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement today in response to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271367-statement-on-the-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement today in response to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand wish to express our deepest sorrow for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Throughout Her Majesty's life, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II devoted her life and performed her duties for the benefits of the British people, the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the close ties between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Thailand. We share with the British people and the international community in mourning this great and irreparable loss.” (TNA) Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1014427 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-09 - 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!

Phetchaburi ‘Diamond Of The Salt’ Festival 2022 By Editor Mr. Thammanoon Sriwatthana, Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Province has presided over a press conference to announce the Diamond of The SALT Festival 2022 in Phetchaburi Province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271362-phetchaburi-‘diamond-of-the-salt’-festival-2022/

By Editor Mr. Thammanoon Sriwatthana, Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Province has presided over a press conference to announce the Diamond of The SALT Festival 2022 in Phetchaburi Province. The event is scheduled to be held on 16-18 September in Ban Laem District. Phetchaburi Province. The event will feature salt sculptures, colorful lights, music by famous artists, cycling events and food from many restaurants. This event aims to create benefits and create added value directly to the city ready to promote and develop areas in the province. The Ban Laem District is a source of natural salt production at the country’s highest level. Mr. Thammanoon Sriwatthana said “I assure you that if you come to this event, you will not be disappointed. You will learn how important salt is to Phetchaburi and so different from other places. On the 3rd day, we also have a 3-day cycling event for those who love health. Don’t miss it.” Mr. Sayan Sitthichoktham, President of the Phetchaburi Provincial Tourism Business Association said that the area is the largest salt field in Thailand. As for the tourism sector, this road is a popular tourist Riviera road. Full story: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/09/phetchaburi-diamond-of-the-salt-festival-2022/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-09-09 - 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!

Airbus A380 lands at Thailand’s Don Mueang Airport for the first time ever Photo via AOTGA An Airbus A380 aircraft landed on the runway at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport for the first time ever yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271361-airbus-a380-lands-at-thailand’s-don-mueang-airport-for-the-first-time-ever/