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Brit 'dumped' in Thailand after his flight home is cancelled He saved hard for this holiday - but now he struggled to get back home Paul Henstock, 54, was hoping for the holiday of his dreams (Image: Paul Henstock) A Nottingham man has been left "trapped" in Thailand after his return ticket was cancelled two weeks before the flight. Paul Henstock, a taxi driver from Mapperley Park, was hoping to have the holiday of his dreams in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271132-brit-dumped-in-thailand-after-his-flight-home-is-cancelled/

Paul Henstock, 54, was hoping for the holiday of his dreams (Image: Paul Henstock) He saved hard for this holiday - but now he struggled to get back home A Nottingham man has been left "trapped" in Thailand after his return ticket was cancelled two weeks before the flight. Paul Henstock, a taxi driver from Mapperley Park, was hoping to have the holiday of his dreams in Bangkok. But his dream holiday was ruined by a message he received on Wednesday (August 31), telling him that his flight back home was cancelled. The 54 year old, said he "woke up" to the news, and has immediately called the lastminute.com agency to arrange to get on another flight. He flew from the Gatwick Airport to Thailand on July 5, and was due to return home on September 11 on a flight provided by the Singaporean low-cost airline Scoot. He has spent £524.19 on his tickets purchased on lastminute.com. "I booked a ten week holiday to travel Thailand", Mr Henstock said. "I should fly home on September 11, which is just in a few days - but on Wednesday morning I woke up to a text from lastminute.com saying that my flight was cancelled." Full story: https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/nottingham-man-dumped-thailand-after-7549016 -- © Copyright Nottingham Post 2022-09-06 - 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!

Roll up, roll up! Public can continue to renew driving licences at DLT centers outside normal hours thru September The Thai sign: 1 The start of the test - Odd numbers A Driving straight forwards and backwards Sanook reported that people wishing to renew their driving licences can continue to do so at many Department of Land Transport Centers outside normal opening hours throughout September. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271130-roll-up-roll-up-public-can-continue-to-renew-driving-licences-at-dlt-centers-outside-normal-hours-thru-september/

The Thai sign: 1 The start of the test - Odd numbers A Driving straight forwards and backwards Sanook reported that people wishing to renew their driving licences can continue to do so at many Department of Land Transport Centers outside normal opening hours throughout September. You can renew your licence from 8.30 - 6 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 - 4.30 pm on Saturdays (excluding public holidays). You must register a time using the DLT Smart Queue appointment system. It was not made clear if the extended service would continue beyond this month, notes ASEAN NOW. An infographic gave details of where the public could renew headed by DLT offices 1-5 in Bangkok, provincial centers, surrounding areas of Bangkok and tourism areas. The list is: Central Region: Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Suphanburi, Chachoengsao, Lopburi and Saraburi. The North: Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Kamphaengphet. North East: Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Udon, Mahasarakham and Chaiyaphum. East: Chonburi, Rayong and Prachinburi. West (and towards south): Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Phetchaburi South: Surat Thani, Phuket, Songkhla and Nakhon Sri Thammarat. DLT chief Jirut Wisanjit announced that between 11th July and 20th August 17, 632 people in Bangkok had extended licences out of hours and 54,146 in the provinces for a grand total of 71,778. ASEAN NOW notes that much of the backlog has been caused by people not renewing their licences during the pandemic. Covid protocols remain in force at DLT offices, cautioned Sanook. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-07 - 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

Is Gen Prawit maneuvering to become Thailand’s next PM? By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Since his very first day as acting prime minister, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has aroused suspicion that he intends to take the post from the current holder. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271129-is-gen-prawit-maneuvering-to-become-thailand’s-next-pm/

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Since his very first day as acting prime minister, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has aroused suspicion that he intends to take the post from the current holder. General Prayut Chan-o-cha was suspended as PM by the Constitutional Court on August 24 pending its ruling on whether his eight-year tenure has ended. For many political analysts, Prawit has proved to be a more mature and astute politician than Prayut. Prawit, they say, has done better than his junior Army ex-classmate in concealing his emotions and political ambitions. Setting sights on premiership Analysts say that the moves Prawit has made as acting prime minister indicate his sights are set on more than just a temporary role. But they see almost zero chance of him fulfilling a desire to cement his premiership in the current parliamentary term. “I think Prawit deeply wants to become prime minister but this is unlikely to happen in the current term. It may be possible after the next general election,” said Yuthaporn Issarachai, a political scientist from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU). Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/is-gen-prawit-maneuvering-to-become-thailands-next-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-07 - 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!

Super gran! Octogenarian swept away in flood waters survives and wows netizens Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a joyous Facebook post on a page called "Nat Dao Klai Thee Pheung" that reported on the extraordinary survival of an eighty one year old grandmother who was swept away in floodwaters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271127-super-gran-octogenarian-swept-away-in-flood-waters-survives-and-wows-netizens/

Thai Rath reported on a joyous Facebook post on a page called "Nat Dao Klai Thee Pheung" that reported on the extraordinary survival of an eighty one year old grandmother who was swept away in floodwaters. Ree fell into water in one sub- district and ended up in an entirely different one clutching onto fish catching baskets before she was rescued and helped to get home. Thai Rath said the lady displayed skills an Olympian would be proud of as netizens echoed their sentiments. Ree's adventure began at 3 am when she tumbled into the floods in Ban Pom sub-district of Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya in central Thailand. It ended in Bang Padaeng sub-district with local officials ensuring she got back home safely from there. Netizens gave their support to the old lady and praised her for her survival instincts in the flood and cold of the night. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-07 - 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

Bangkok paralysed! Thai capital has five hours of torrential rain bringing gridlock misery for the masses Picture: Thai Rath Five hours of torrential rain in Bangkok and surrounding areas yesterday evening paralysed parts of the city, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271126-bangkok-paralysed-thai-capital-has-five-hours-of-torrential-rain-bringing-gridlock-misery-for-the-masses/

Picture: Thai Rath Five hours of torrential rain in Bangkok and surrounding areas yesterday evening paralysed parts of the city, reported Thai Rath. Starting early evening as rush hour commuters were still trying to get home there was traffic gridlock everywhere. Picture: Thai Rath Especially bad were Pahonyothin Road outbound in the area of the five way Lad Prao junction in the northern part of the Thai capital as the media described the rain as arriving "maa taam nat" - on schedule! Large areas of Chaeng Wattana. Saphan Mai and Victory monument were under so much floodwater that smaller vehicles couldn't move at all. City officials were out to help people try and get home and the military were drafted in in the Ramkhamhaeng area and Chaeng Wattana using large vehicles to ferry people home. Picture: Thai Rath Even today people are advised to use their route planners carefully to avoid areas where water may still be blocking roads. This translator who lives in the Ratchayothin area assessed that it was the heaviest storm of the year in terms of quantity of rain and length of downpour accompanied by a dramatic lightning show. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-07 - 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 - Wednesday September 7 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271124-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-september-7-2022/

Listen to the news: The Nation Group, owners of The Nation news media, has won the bidding to buy ‘Post Today’ the Thai language media outlet of Bangkok Post. the price was stated at 58 million 850 thousand baht. Bangkok Post confirmed the sale and is likely to use the proceeds to pay off debts. Nation Group, that was founded by a former disgruntled employee of Bangkok Post – Suthichai Yoon. The government plans to cushion householders against the rising cost of electricity, as new higher rates come into effect this month. Assistance should be available in time for September's bills when electricity is due to rise by 18 percent, according to the Minister for energy. He added the government would also encourage households to install solar panels. Chiang Mai police have seized over 200 million bahts worth of assets from an executive of a Cryptocurrency company, He and his girlfriend are wanted on charges of public fraud. The two allegedly invited people to invest in a variety of cryptocurrency mining schemes on facebook and LINE apps. The ministry of public health is reviewing several new generation Covid vaccines which it plans to purchase next year. A committee will oversee the testing of new vaccines from several companies, which will likely be offered to high risk groups. Four people were arrested suspected of operating a scam call center selling illegal health products valued at some 600 million baht. The four allegedly produced advertising that exaggerated the benefits of cosmetics. Police seized computers, mobile phones, as well as illegal products worth around 24 million baht. A group of ten Rohingya people were found afloat in the sea off the coast of Satun yesterday, while another 31 were discovered on a nearby island. They said they were forced off the boat on route from a Refugee Camp in Bangladesh to Indonesia. They were taken ashore and given food and water. Region: China: Space authorities in Beijing say they have developed and successfully tested new space rocket engine that will be used in future missions to the moon, Mars and beyond, adding It has more than twice the thrust of Nasa’s Artemis rocket. Chiang Mai: Cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 31C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 28C Pattaya and SE: Bright, Rain thunderstorms 28C Phuket and the South: Cloudy, Thundershowers 28C Hua Hin: Cloudy, with rain, heavy thundershowers likely this afternoon 29C 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 2022-09-07 - 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!

Leaked papers suggest 2017 constitution drafter Meechai sees suspended PM Prayut’s term ending in 2025 By Erich Parpart The big question in regard to the 8-year term limit of the currently suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to have at least found some solution according to an unauthenticated document that reportedly was submitted by the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee – Meechai Ruchuphan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271122-leaked-papers-suggest-2017-constitution-drafter-meechai-sees-suspended-pm-prayut’s-term-ending-in-2025/

By Erich Parpart The big question in regard to the 8-year term limit of the currently suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha seems to have at least found some solution according to an unauthenticated document that reportedly was submitted by the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee – Meechai Ruchuphan. The documents that were circulated on social media show that Meechai, who has been the constitution drafter for many coup lead governments, thinks that the term of the 2014 coup leader started in April 2017. The 3-page document was addressed to the court and it indicated that the term should be counted from April 6, 2017, when the current junta-drafted charter came into effect. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/43842/leaked-papers-suggest-2017-constitution-drafter-meechai-sees-suspended-pm-prayuts-term-starting-from-2017/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-07 - 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 7 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271121-world-sports-news-wednesday-7-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Last night's Champions League action saw holders Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 win in Scotland against Glasgow Celtic. Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City thrashed a dismal Sevilla side 4-0. Dinamo Zagreb beat Chelsea 1-0. PSG won 2-1 against Juventus. Borussia Dortmund beat FC Copenhagen 3-0. Shakhtar Donetsk won 4-1 at RB Leipzig, Benfica won 2-0 against Maccabi Haifa and FC Red Bull Salzburg drew 1-1 with AC Milan. Highlights from the Womens' World Cup qualifying matches played last night included Wales holding firm to reach the play-offs for the first time thanks to a 0-0 draw against Slovenia in Cardiff. There were also good wins for England, Scotland Czech Republic and Sweden. Tennis - Casper Ruud has reached his first US Open semi-final with a victory over Matteo Berrettini. Fifth seed Rudd won 6-1 6-4 7-6 and in the Women's competition fifth seed Ons Jabeur ended Ajla Tomljanovic's run to reach the US Open semi-finals for the first time 6-4 7-6 . Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-07 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!

Over 50 Members Of Senators’ Entourage Close To Own Bosses By Thai Newsroom Reporters Thai Parliament meeting chamber. Photo: INN News OVER 50 PERSONS currently employed among others as members of entourage for all 250 senators have been found to share the same family names with or be closely related to the unelected legislators, reported a human-rights activist group yesterday (Sept 6). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271116-over-50-members-of-senators’-entourage-close-to-own-bosses/

Thai Parliament meeting chamber. Photo: INN News By Thai Newsroom Reporters OVER 50 PERSONS currently employed among others as members of entourage for all 250 senators have been found to share the same family names with or be closely related to the unelected legislators, reported a human-rights activist group yesterday (Sept 6). According to an iLaw report, more than 50 out of a total of 1,830 persons either currently employed as experts or specialists or close aides to the 250 senators reportedly share the same family names with or are closely related to the unelected legislators. Each expert employed by the senators is given 24,000 baht in monthly salary whilst each specialist or close aide hired by the unelected lawmakers is given 15,000 baht in monthly pay out of the taxpayers’ money. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/06/over-50-members-of-senators-entourage-close-to-own-bosses/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-07 - 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!

Ministry Moving To Purchase Updated Covid Vaccines TNR Staff THE Public Health Ministry is moving to purchase updated Covid vaccines with this expected to take place next year and all those in the high-risk groups would require one jab each, Matichon newspaper said yesterday (Sept. 6). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271115-ministry-moving-to-purchase-updated-covid-vaccines/

TNR Staff THE Public Health Ministry is moving to purchase updated Covid vaccines with this expected to take place next year and all those in the high-risk groups would require one jab each, Matichon newspaper said yesterday (Sept. 6). Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn, deputy head of the Disease Control Department, said the ministry has been working with relevant agencies on Covid vaccine management especially importing the new generation of vaccines. The National Vaccine Committee will be holding a meeting to consider this issue next month. Selection of the vaccines will go through a panel of experts taking into account safety, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/06/ministry-moving-to-purchase-updated-covid-vaccines/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-07 - 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!

Luxury cars worth tens of millions of baht seized from Ponzi scheme boss in Chiang Mai Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police in Thailand have seized luxury sports cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles and brand name products from the house of an executive of an illegal cryptocurrency trading firm in Chiang Mai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271114-luxury-cars-worth-tens-of-millions-of-baht-seized-from-ponzi-scheme-boss-in-chiang-mai/

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) police in Thailand have seized luxury sports cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles and brand name products from the house of an executive of an illegal cryptocurrency trading firm in Chiang Mai. The seizure of the assets from the house of Nitikorn Inta, the chief executive officer of P Miner Cryptocurrency Group, was the result of an investigation by TCSD police, after they had received complaints from multiple investors who believed they had been cheated by the company. They claimed that the company had offered more than 30 investment projects, from which they could choose, all of which promised attractive returns. One project promised a return of 80,000 baht, payable as 8,000 baht for the first month and 13,000 baht, 15,000 baht, 20,000 baht and 24,000 baht for the next four months for an initial investment of 50,000 baht. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/luxury-cars-worth-tens-of-millions-of-baht-seized-from-ponzi-scheme-boss-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-07 - 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 falls asleep on the job - much online merriment as acting PM dozes Picture: Thai Enquirer Comment was rife online after acting PM Prawit Wongsuwan fell asleep during a meeting to discuss water management issues in Krabi in southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271113-prawit-falls-asleep-on-the-job-much-online-merriment-as-acting-pm-dozes/

Picture: Thai Enquirer Comment was rife online after acting PM Prawit Wongsuwan fell asleep during a meeting to discuss water management issues in Krabi in southern Thailand. Thai netizens had a field day commenting about Prawit "having been a good boy who'd had his milk" but also at 77 needing that siesta much valued by the aged. Thai Enquirer were kind saying in their article, that can be read here, that he has not dozed off so much recently. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-07 - 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

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