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Former MP calls for inquiry into case of senator's "mistress" who allegedly abused employee Thai Rath reported on developments in the case against a woman in the police with military connections who is in a relationship with a senator. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269682-former-mp-calls-for-inquiry-into-case-of-senators-mistress-who-allegedly-abused-employee/

Thai Rath reported on developments in the case against a woman in the police with military connections who is in a relationship with a senator. ASEAN NOW reported last week that an employee of the woman had gone to the police to report a litany of cruel and barbaric treatment including electric shocks. This happened over several years. Now the Thai media are suggesting that the employer is the "gik" or mia noi (mistress) of a senator in the House. Yesterday former democrat MP Watchara Petchthong presented a complaint box to the Senate President Pornpetch Wichitchonchai that demanded an end to parliamentary privilege for the senator concerned. Watchara wanted a committee set up to investigate whether the senator had misued his position to interfere with the issuing of military or police promotions. He wanted this resolved in the next 15 days. He also wanted to know if the senator was involved in his mistress's alleged wrongdoings. The mistress has the position of police corporal. Earlier it was claimed that this woman had used her connections to secure a military position for the alleged victim of the abuse. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Pathum Thani double murder: Rich salon owner bailed after disagreement over "too short cut" Picture: Thai Rath The wealthy salon owner who murdered a couple outside his shop in Lotus Pathum Thani on Saturday after a disagreement over a haircut has been bailed by the court in the sum of 500,000 baht. He will also need to wear an EM anklet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269678-pathum-thani-double-murder-rich-salon-owner-bailed-after-disagreement-over-too-short-cut/

Picture: Thai Rath The wealthy salon owner who murdered a couple outside his shop in Lotus Pathum Thani on Saturday after a disagreement over a haircut has been bailed by the court in the sum of 500,000 baht. He will also need to wear an EM anklet. The grown up step daughter of one of his victims has said there will be no forgiveness from her while she expressed faith in the Thai courts and justice system. Police had opposed bail. Thai Rath reported on the latest developments in the shocking case yesterday ahead of the court's decision in the afternoon. Pol Lt-Col Kawee Chuaysang, the Pak Klong Rangsit officer in charge of the case, said that Prasat Rangyai or "Sia Lek" was due to appear in court for procedings via video conference and that he was aware that his wife was ready with one million baht in cash to bail him out. It was up to the court's discretion but the police - who oppose bail - were ready to abide by their decision. He said that the assailant had not wanted to see the couple with whom he had had discussions regarding the haircut over the phone. The haircut had happened previously to Saturday. The idea that extensions could rectify the issue had also been raised over the phone though this appeared not to be a viable option. On the day in question he had ordered them out of the shop because they were making a scene. The original cut had been 250 baht. Picture: Thai Rath He said he had invested one million baht in the business. He said he met them at the front of the shop after arriving at Lotus on a motorcycle. The couple announced they planned to sue the department store and had engaged a lawyer to act on their behalf. According to Kawee the assailant then said "You want to die?" to the couple. At this point the woman rushed up to him but he was prepared with a kitchen knife and stabbed her once. The man then rushed him and he was also stabbed once. He then fled on the motorcycle. The Thai Rath article made it clear that the assailant had come equipped with the knife. Yesterday Kritchaporn or Pingpong, aged 20, who is the stepdaughter of the man who was killed and the daughter of the woman was at the police station. She wanted to get her stepfather's phone to give to his younger biological child who was at the scene of the murders on Saturday. (Earlier reports named this child as 5 or 8, Thai Rath didn't say, notes ASEAN NOW). The couple were named as Warisa Wimoonrakchart or Nok and Weerapong Phumphreuk or Bob. In previous reports on ASEAN NOW they were given the ages 41 and 40 respectively. Picture: Thai Rath Pingpong told reporters that her mother had received a haircut that was too short - no one in the family cut their hair short. She said that she would have no forgiveness ever for the man who had killed her mother and stepfather. She said she believed in fate or retribution and Thai justice and the courts. Then at 3.30 pm came the news that Prasat had been granted bail by the Pathum Thani court in the sum of 500,000 baht. Police then took him to the court where documentation was being finalized and he would be fitted with the electronic monitoring device, that is usually an anklet. He had no comment to reporters on his way out of the police station. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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 - Tuesday August 23 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269671-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-august-23-2022/

Listen to the news: The constitutional court received a petition from 171 members of opposition parties seeking a ruling on the legal political situation of the Prime Minister after reaching the eight year limit as PM. The court is due to decide whether it will proceed with the case tomorrow Wednesday, if accepted, the court will then decide if general Prayut should be temporarily suspended from office until the judges rule on the issue. Ousted Sri Lankan president Gota-baya Raja-paksa is due to return to Sri Lanka today after spending just 2 weeks in Bangkok. A social Telecare platform has been launched, with the aim to improve healthcare services for the vulnerable population. The system developed at Thamasat University is designed to help improve access to the National Health and social services for people with disabilities, the elderly and monks. The airports authority announced it is expecting to see substantial growth and profits within the next 18 months, however much of that growth will depend on the resumption of flights from China which is still uncertain. The government announced it would assist households by partly subsidising the cost of electricity after the price is due to go up between September and December, The amount of subsidy per household will depend on the amount of electricity used. Locally: Road closures for the rest of the day today around soi 56, 58 and the Dinosaur junction on the canal road, while work is being carried out on the railway line. Region: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Yaakob said yesterday he is still in two minds about the timing of the next general election. Delaying the election may coincide with a tough global economy and inflation, while an early election may not be popular with voters. Myanmar’s military junta-Supreme Court approved the sale of the family home of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday at the request of Suu kyi’s older brother. The property has been at the center of a bitter family dispute for decades. In 2000 while Suu Kyi was under house arrest, her brother sued her claiming the house was his. Chiang Mai: Fine becoming Cloudy with some rain 32C Bangkok: Bright becoming Sunny partly Cloudy, perhaps rain this evening 34C Pattaya and SE: A fine day 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny partly Cloudy with thundershowers 29C Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy with rain likely this afternoon 32C 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 2022-08-23 - 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!

Careless contractors: Poor lighting as two vehicles plunge into unfinished pipe trench - they live Picture: Naew Na Two local people were lucky to escape death after they drove their vehicles into a large trench dug to lay pipes on the Mitraphap (Friendship) Highway in Sung Noen district heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269669-careless-contractors-poor-lighting-as-two-vehicles-plunge-into-unfinished-pipe-trench-they-live/

Picture: Naew Na Two local people were lucky to escape death after they drove their vehicles into a large trench dug to lay pipes on the Mitraphap (Friendship) Highway in Sung Noen district heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night. The Sung Noen district chief admitted there was poor lighting and better warnings were put in place yesterday to prevent a repeat. It happened in the area of Ban Rai Khok Sung at 9.30 pm on the local road next to the highway. A man in a pick-up suffered multiple injuries as did a lady in a car who also broke her right leg. Picture: Naew Na Both people from Sikhio district, were taken to Sung Noen hospital after first aid at the scene from rescue officials. Naew Na went to the area yesterday and found barriers erected 500 meters before the site of the accident and 300 meters after. There were flashing solar lights. Rescue said that at the time of the accident there was poor lighting and a barrier just 5-6 meters from the hole that is 2.7 meters deep and 2mx6m wide. It was an accident waiting to happen for anyone travelling at speed, they said. Picture: Naew Na Four different contractors are working in four different spots to solve flooding on the highway. Sung Noen district chief Phaitoon Mahacheunjai and provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Pornchai Nuanchai were at the scene yesterday before meeting with other officials and representatives from the contractors. Picture: Naew Na Phaitoon admitted the lighting had been insufficient and added that now sand piles were also in place to prevent a repeat. The local road would be closed for four months as work continues to address flooding in the area. The contractors responsible are helping those affected by the accident and will be paying the required compensation to the victims. Naew Na said that footage of the accident was on the Sung Noen Facebook page but ASEAN NOW was unable to locate this. The page did however have many follow up stories and video of the reaction to the accident and meetings held by officials. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Hua Hin World Cup 2022 to be held 10-11 Dec By Jonathan Fairfield One of Thailand’s largest and most popular expat football tournaments will be held in Hua Hin in December. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269668-hua-hin-world-cup-2022-to-be-held-10-11-dec/

By Jonathan Fairfield One of Thailand’s largest and most popular expat football tournaments will be held in Hua Hin in December. The Hua Hin World Cup 2022, presented by Viking Club Hua Hin, will take place during the long weekend of 10-11 December, with Monday 12th December a national holiday in Thailand. The seven-a-side Hua Hin World Cup consisted of just six teams when it began but has grown to become a major sporting event with 16 teams and almost 200 amateur players set to take part in this year’s tournament. Teams are made up of local and expat football players from Hua Hin and Bangkok, with many others traveling from across the country to play in the tournament. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-world-cup-2022-to-be-held-10-11-dec/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-23 - 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!

Engelbert Humperdinck makes Hua Hin even more romantic with seaside concert at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort — and gets charmed himself during first-ever visit to city By Online Reporter Engelbert Humperdinck is a pop music legend. He’s known worldwide for songs such as ‘Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)’ and several other smash hits. To date the British vocalist has sold upwards of 150 million records. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269667-engelbert-humperdinck-makes-hua-hin-even-more-romantic-with-seaside-concert-at-intercontinental-hua-hin-resort-—-and-gets-charmed-himself-during-first-ever-visit-to-city/

By Online Reporter Engelbert Humperdinck is a pop music legend. He’s known worldwide for songs such as ‘Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)’ and several other smash hits. To date the British vocalist has sold upwards of 150 million records. To his many accomplishments, he now adds another – his first visit to Hua Hin. Ahead of a much-anticipated beachside performance on 20 August – “The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck in Hua Hin” at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort – the singer arrived in Thailand on 18 August and, always the consummate professional, he immediately headed to Hua Hin to prepare for the show. That didn’t mean, however, there wasn’t time for a typically warm Thai welcome and chance to experience the many delights of Hua Hin. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/engelbert-humperdinck-makes-hua-hin-even-more-romantic-with-seaside-concert-at-intercontinental-hua-hin-resort-and-gets-charmed-himself-during-first-ever-visit-to-city/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-23 - 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 Central Group close the deal on Selfridges by Andrew J Wood The iconic Selfridges Oxford Street is considered one of the UK capital’s premier shopping destinations in the heart of London, which occupies an entire city block Bangkok: Central Group and Signa Holding announces today they have now completed the acquisition of the luxury retailer, Selfridges Group from the Canadian Weston Family. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269664-thailand’s-central-group-close-the-deal-on-selfridges/

The iconic Selfridges Oxford Street is considered one of the UK capital’s premier shopping destinations in the heart of London, which occupies an entire city block by Andrew J Wood Bangkok: Central Group and Signa Holding announces today they have now completed the acquisition of the luxury retailer, Selfridges Group from the Canadian Weston Family. The Central Group, controlled by the billionaire Chirathivat family is the largest department store chain operating for more than 75 years in Thailand. With the acquisition of British luxury store chain Selfridges, Central and Signa aims to become a major global player in the department store sector. This transaction has created one of the world’s leading luxury department store groups, with presence in 8 countries in Europe and flagship stores in the cities' most sought-after locations, particularly the iconic Selfridges department store. In December 2021 it was reported that Thailand's largest department store owner, Central Group, was just days away from closing a 4 billion pound ($4.76 billion) acquisition of Selfridges stores in the United Kingdom. The current owners of Selfridges, agreed terms with Central around the end of November, according to a report in The Times newspaper. The Weston family owned Selfridges for almost 20 years (2003), acquiring the brand for 598 million pounds. Selfridges Group portfolio, which comprises 18 stores under 4 banners in 3 countries, namely; Brown Thomas Department Stores Ireland Arnotts Department Stores Ireland De Bijenkorf Department Stores Holland The integration will also include Selfridges Group's unrivaled e-commerce platforms, which draw over 30 million online visitors monthly and ship to over 130 countries worldwide. This will be integrated with Central and Signa's combined existing portfolio of 22 luxury department stores and 2 new stores to open soon in Dusseldorf and Vienna. The current holdings comprise Rinascente in Italy and Illum in Denmark, which are wholly owned by Central Group, KaDeWe, Oberpollinger, Alsterhaus in Germany, and Globus in Switzerland, are jointly owned by Central Group and Signa Holding. Central Group, owned by the billionaire Chirathivat family, has had a presence in Europe since 2011. Last year, the joint venture bought Swiss luxury department store Globus and other real estate assets for $1 billion. Tos Chirathivat CEO Central Group Mr. Tos Chirathivat, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Central Group, and Mr. Dieter Berninghaus, Chairman of the Executive Board of Signa Holding, will be the new Co-Chairman of the Group. “We are long-term investors with a well-established partnership and shared vision to reshape and reinvent the luxury retail industry. We are committed to creating the world`s leading luxury omni-channel platform for all our customers through both online and offline channels. We are excited to meet and work with our new colleagues, as well as brand partners, to achieve this vision,” wrote Mr. Tos Chirathivat. The transaction sees Selfridges Group become part of the combined Central and Signa portfolio of luxury department stores, which includes Rinascente in Italy, Illum in Denmark, Globus in Switzerland and the KaDeWe Group, which operates in Germany and Austria (starting in 2024). The pro-forma annual turnover for the combined department stores portfolio was €5 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow to more than €7 billion by 2024. The combination will create a complementary portfolio of leading European luxury department stores, enabling innovation and knowledge sharing across different locations, says the joint venture. Selfridges, founded in 1908 by Harry Gordon Selfridge, is best known for the giant store on London's Oxford Street. It has been controlled by the Westons since 2003. Central and Signa are expected to operate all stores in the Selfridges Group, including Selfridges, de Bijenkorf, Brown Thomas and Arnotts. Back in February 2022 Central Retail also announced it will spread $3 billion across its operations in Thailand, Vietnam and Italy. Central Retail has 23 Central department stores in Thailand and 40 under the mid-range Robinson brand, making it the biggest chain of its kind in the country. Central Retail has 3,641 branded stores (Sept 2021 ) including supermarkets, hypermarkets, sportswear, stationery, electronics and office products. Observers suggest said the latest acquisitions indicate the physical retail store business is very much alive with retail business shifting to omni-channel shopping; no longer limited to online and offline. Companies clearly believe in the potential of physical stores, reflected by the recent expansion by two e-commerce players, Amazon and Alibaba. These two already expanded into the physical store business during the pandemic. --2002-08-23

Pattaya mayor visits Live Music Benefit for Lam Morrison, the Guitar King By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — The Pattaya Mayor visited a Live Music Benefit for Lam Morrison, the Guitar King, charity concert to greet Lam Morrison, Thailand’s guitar king who was recovering from medical ailments. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269662-pattaya-mayor-visits-live-music-benefit-for-lam-morrison-the-guitar-king/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The Pattaya Mayor visited a Live Music Benefit for Lam Morrison, the Guitar King, charity concert to greet Lam Morrison, Thailand’s guitar king who was recovering from medical ailments. The Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches on August 20th traveled to Hard Rock Cafe in Central Pattaya to witness the Live Music Benefit for Lam Morrison – Guitar King charity concert to raise money for Lam Morrison who was idolized by his fans as “Thailand’s guitar king” to fight his ailments. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/22/pattaya-mayor-visits-live-music-benefit-for-lam-morrison-the-guitar-king/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-23 - 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 - Tuesday 23 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269658-world-sports-news-tuesday-23-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In the English Premier League Manchester United put in a strong performance in front of their home supporters at Old Trafford to beat Liverpool 2-1 leaving the Merseyside club still without a win so far this season. In Serie A in Italy Juventus were held to a 0-0 draw at Sampdoria and Roma won 1-0 at home to Cremonese Japan's Urawa Reds thrashed Thailand's BG Pathum United 4-0 last night in the Asian Champions League and will play Jeonbuk Motors of South Korea who beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 3-1 in the other semi final. Pathum were playing in the quarterfinals for the first time. Tennis - World number two Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open as he continues to recover from torn ankle ligaments suffered during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal. Germany's Zverev, who is 25, was not expected to be able to play after needing surgery in early June. F1 - Bernie Ecclestone has denied fraud over an alleged failure to declare about $650m in overseas assets. The 91-year-old former Formula 1 boss indicated a not guilty plea to a charge of fraud by false representation at a court in London. He is accused of failing to declare a trust in Singapore with a bank account containing funds that at the time would have been worth more than £400m. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-23 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!

Discussion stages on media monitoring reveal top public concerns about present-day media by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The last of a series of discussion stages to promote public participation in media monitoring has taken place. The discussions, hosted by Thai Media Fund, revealed the public was most concerned with online scams, fake news, and cyberbullying. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269657-discussion-stages-on-media-monitoring-reveal-top-public-concerns-about-present-day-media/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The last of a series of discussion stages to promote public participation in media monitoring has taken place. The discussions, hosted by Thai Media Fund, revealed the public was most concerned with online scams, fake news, and cyberbullying. Culture ministry permanent secretary Yupha Taweewattanakitborvon chaired an activity organized by the Thai Media Fund (TMF). The activity is the fourth and last in the “TMF Power for Change” series, which is aimed at promoting public participation in media affairs. According to Ms. Yupha, the three prior stages held yielded the opinions activity participants had about media monitoring. Most participants wanted films, series, short films, and animations to be increasingly promoted. They also wanted training and seminars to be held to improve professional and amateur media creators’ capacities. Participants also indicated they wanted to see the promotion of media created to inform the public about fake news. The participants believed the groups that have the most need for safe and constructive media are children and university-age young adults. Three most prominent problems associated with the media were identified through the activities. The first involves online scams via messaging on the Line mobile application and via falsified emails. The second problem identified has to do with fake news spread on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The third problem involves cyberbullying of children and minors. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220823002137965 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-23 - 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!

Nonthaburi Preparing For Floods As Northern Runoff Heads Downstream by TNR Staff Sandbags being filled and barriers built in Nonthaburi as floods loom this week. Photos: Sanook.com HECTIC preparation for floods is underway in Nonthaburi province after an alert by the Royal Irrigation Department that the Chao Phraya Dam will be releasing more water from Tuesday to Thursday, August 23-25, Sanook.com said yesterday evening (August 22). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269656-nonthaburi-preparing-for-floods-as-northern-runoff-heads-downstream/

Sandbags being filled and barriers built in Nonthaburi as floods loom this week. Photos: Sanook.com by TNR Staff HECTIC preparation for floods is underway in Nonthaburi province after an alert by the Royal Irrigation Department that the Chao Phraya Dam will be releasing more water from Tuesday to Thursday, August 23-25, Sanook.com said yesterday evening (August 22). Mr. Somnuk Thanadechakul, mayor of Nonthaburi city, ordered the stacking of sandbags on Chao Phraya River to protect low-lying areas including Pak Nam and Khema Phirataram temples, Sang Thien community, Nonthaburi pier and the Corrections Department, a distance of 10 kilometres, with the sandbag barrier to be around 60 centimetres high. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/22/nonthaburi-preparing-for-floods-as-northern-runoff-heads-downstream/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-23 - 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!

Prayut Could Continue As Defence Minister If Ordered By Court To Halt Being PM: Wissanu By Thai Newsroom Reporters Protesters at Larn Khon Muang amid dark storm clouds yesterday. Photo: INN News PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha may legally perform as defence minister, the post which he has concurrently assumed, if he is ordered by court to stop performing as head of government in the wake of a legal controversy over his eight-year rule, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam today (August 22). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269655-prayut-could-continue-as-defence-minister-if-ordered-by-court-to-halt-being-pm-wissanu/

Protesters at Larn Khon Muang amid dark storm clouds yesterday. Photo: INN News By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha may legally perform as defence minister, the post which he has concurrently assumed, if he is ordered by court to stop performing as head of government in the wake of a legal controversy over his eight-year rule, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday (August 22). Prayut may practically hold onto the defence portfolio and attend cabinet meetings at Government House while leaving the top post of government to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan to perform as a caretaker one if the Constitutional Court orders him to immediately stop performing as prime minister until a court ruling on his eight-year rule maximumly provided by law has been delivered, Wissanu said. Given the fact that no law prohibits a prime minister from concurrently performing in other capacities, Prayut could continue to run the defence portfolio though he may be immediately stopped by court from running the country as premier, according to the deputy premier in charge of legal affairs. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/22/prayut-could-continue-as-defence-minister-if-ordered-by-court-to-halt-being-pm-wissanu/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-23 - 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!

ThaiHealth launches Social Telecare platform by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Thammasat University have launched the Social Telecare platform aimed to improve healthcare services for the vulnerable population. This platform is now being piloted at 89 hospitals across the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269654-thaihealth-launches-social-telecare-platform/