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UPDATE: Foreign Tourist Numbers On The Rise By Editor Thailand welcomed more than four million foreign tourists from January 1 to August 16, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Wednesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269272-more-than-four-million-foreign-tourists-have-arrived-since-january-tat-reports/?do=findComment&comment=17551638

Foreign Tourist Numbers On The Rise By Editor Thailand welcomed more than four million foreign tourists from January 1 to August 16, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Wednesday. TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said 4,015,504 foreign tourists visited the country in the seven-and-a-half-month period, while the first half of August saw an average of 42,000 international arrivals per day. He said the tourism sector has recovered to a great extent after the government eased several Covid-19 prevention measures, including removing the Thailand Pass entry system from July 1. TAT expects the number of foreign tourists to reach 4.5 million on August 31, Yuthasak said. It aims to attract an overall 10 million tourists this year, with more than 1 million per month in August and September and 1.5 million per month in the fourth quarter. Yuthasak expects foreign tourists to generate 625.8 billion baht in revenue for the country this year, while another 656 billion baht is likely to come from 160 million domestic trips by Thai travellers. The top five countries from which the most tourists arrived from January 1 to August 16 were: Malaysia – 526,051 India – 395,025 Laos – 218,043 Singapore – 213,523 UK -193,003 Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/08/foreign-tourist-numbers-on-the-rise/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-08-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

DDC warns against intensified dengue fever outbreaks during this rainy season by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities have voiced their concern about the threat of dengue fever during the current rainy season. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has indicated the illness is now being increasingly found in the adult population. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269284-ddc-warns-against-intensified-dengue-fever-outbreaks-during-this-rainy-season/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities have voiced their concern about the threat of dengue fever during the current rainy season. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has indicated the illness is now being increasingly found in the adult population. DDC Director-General Opas Karnkawinpong said 16,276 dengue fever patients were found in Thailand from January 1 to August 10 this year. 14 of these patients have lost their lives. The group of deceased patients aged more than 35 years has grown by 2.2 times its size compared to the same period last year. The provinces with the highest patient numbers are, in respective order, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, Tak, and Si Saket. For this year, the DDC expects intensified dengue fever outbreaks in accordance with the disease’s outbreaks cycle. The department says there is a tendency for a greater prevalence of the disease among adult patients. Dengue fever entails 2-7 days of acute high fever in combination with headaches, body aches, a reddened face, and small, red spots on the skin. Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, and loss of appetite may also occur. Most dengue fever patients do not experience coughs or runny rose. When the fever starts to level off, special care must be exercised to shocks and deaths being commonly observed during this stage. The DDC director-general asks that people look after the conditions of people in their families who come down with fever. If a high fever persists for more than 2 days and cannot be brought down via fever reducers, there is cause for dengue fever to be suspected. In this scenario, aspirin and ibuprophen drugs are to be avoided and the patient should quickly be taken to see a doctor. Dr. Opas encouraged people to remove mosquito breeding grounds around their homes. This can be done by keeping the home tidy, storing all items in and around the home in an orderly manner, and increasing sunlight intake. Lids should be placed on items that contain water and vases should have their water changed every week. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220819024620781 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! :

Thai actress and mother held on remand in alleged Ponzi scheme scandal Entertainment celebrity Savika Chaiyadej, aka “Pinky”, and her mother Sarinya were among 19 people indicted on criminal charges today (Thursday) by public prosecutors, for allegedly defrauding the public and violations of Computer Crime Act, in a foreign exchange futures investment scam, known as Forex-3D. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269283-thai-actress-and-mother-held-on-remand-in-alleged-ponzi-scheme-scandal/

Entertainment celebrity Savika Chaiyadej, aka “Pinky”, and her mother Sarinya were among 19 people indicted on criminal charges today (Thursday) by public prosecutors, for allegedly defrauding the public and violations of Computer Crime Act, in a foreign exchange futures investment scam, known as Forex-3D. The two accused posted land titles deeds as surety for their bail applications, but the court rejected their request for fear that they may try to flee. After the hearing, they were escorted to a prison to be held on remand. The investment scam, which was in fact a Ponzi scheme, offered investors returns of up to 80% on their investments. About 14,000 people were duped into investing in the scheme, to the value of an estimated 1.9 billion baht, according to the Department of Special Investigation. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-actress-and-mother-held-on-remand-in-alleged-ponzi-scheme-scandal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand has welcomed over 4 million tourists so far this year By Online Reporter More than 4 million foreign tourists have arrived in Thailand this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported. According to the report released on Wednesday (Aug 17) a total of 4,015,504 people arrived in Thailand between Jan 1 to Aug 16. Throughout August, Thailand received an average of 42,000 foreign tourists per day. “TAT predicts that by August 31, the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand will have reached 4.5 million,” said TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-has-welcomed-over-4-million-tourists-so-far-this-year/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

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Free vaccination service at Bang Sue Grand Station extended until end of September Thailand’s largest vaccination centre, at Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station, will continue to provide a free COVID-19 inoculation service to the public until the end of September, instead of the end of this month as earlier announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269261-free-vaccination-service-at-bang-sue-grand-station-extended-until-end-of-september/

TAT to Propose Visa Extension for Tourists BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand will propose to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration tomorrow (Aug 19) to extend the maximum stays for holders of tourist visas and visas on arrival to encourage them to stay longer in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269264-tat-to-propose-visa-extension-for-tourists/

PHOTO: prachachat More than four million foreign tourists have arrived since January, TAT reports The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday, August 17th, reported that the total number of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand has reached four million since the full country reopening on January 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269272-more-than-four-million-foreign-tourists-have-arrived-since-january-tat-reports/

Man found dead in a bombed-out convenience store in Narathiwat province The body of a man was found yesterday (Wednesday) in one of more than a dozen of 7-Eleven and Mini Big C convenience stores, gas stations and communication towers in the three southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, which were attacked by southern insurgents on Tuesday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269223-man-found-dead-in-a-bombed-out-convenience-store-in-narathiwat-province/

The body of a man was found yesterday (Wednesday) in one of more than a dozen of 7-Eleven and Mini Big C convenience stores, gas stations and communication towers in the three southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, which were attacked by southern insurgents on Tuesday night. Deputy Commander of the Fourth Army Region Maj-Gen Pramote Prom-in said yesterday that he believes the coordinated bomb attacks, selectively targeting convenience stores, were carried out by a single group of insurgents to undermine the economy of the Deep South, as the stores are economic symbols. The charred body of the 21-year-old man was found inside a store, located in the compound of a PTT gas station in Su-Ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat province, during an inspection by a unit of explosive ordnance disposal officials. The remains were sent to a hospital for autopsy, before being handed over to his family for burial. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/man-found-dead-in-a-bombed-out-convenience-store-in-narathiwat-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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: Public consent required for pilot 4am extension of Khao San pub hours Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose its pilot project, to allow pubs and bars in Bangkok’s Khao San area to operate until 4am, instead of 2am, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), but it will have to get consent from the people living in the neighbourhood as well, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269189-tourism-minister-determined-to-get-4-am-nightlife-so-thailand-wont-be-left-behind-its-all-about-money/?do=findComment&comment=17550385

Public consent required for pilot 4am extension of Khao San pub hours Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose its pilot project, to allow pubs and bars in Bangkok’s Khao San area to operate until 4am, instead of 2am, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), but it will have to get consent from the people living in the neighbourhood as well, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn last night. Accompanied by tourist police and officials from Phra Nakhon district, the minister toured the Khao San Road and held informal talks with several night spot operators about the extension of operating hours. He said that this pilot project has to receive the consent of most people in the Khao San neighbourhood, without which it cannot proceed, adding, however, that people in the neighbourhood will stand to benefit from extra income if they agree to the project. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-consent-required-for-pilot-4am-extension-of-khao-san-pub-hours/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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!

Tim Newton Today - Aug 18: Cheap travel options to Thailand, 4am BKK closing locations Video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269218-tim-newton-today-aug-18-cheap-travel-options-to-thailand-4am-bkk-closing-locations/

Thailand: One person has found a cheap way to get from London to Bangkok, Anutin is contradicting himself again, we hear about where the proposed 4am close time locations will be in Bangkok, former Malaysian PM appeal trial today and a 'world class' marathon for Bangkok.

Now, is Pheu Thai landslide possible? OPINION | by Tulsathit Taptim Photo from FB page พรรคเพื่อไทย The answer depends primarily on two factors. The first one is quite ironic considering the Palang Pracharath “conspiracy theory”, which is doing the rounds and not for the first time. The second one has to do with the “frenemy” relationship with the Move Forward Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269216-now-is-pheu-thai-landslide-possible/

Photo from FB page พรรคเพื่อไทย OPINION | by Tulsathit Taptim The answer depends primarily on two factors. The first one is quite ironic considering the Palang Pracharath “conspiracy theory”, which is doing the rounds and not for the first time. The second one has to do with the “frenemy” relationship with the Move Forward Party. What has happened in Parliament over the past few days has raised the prospect of a Pheu Thai sweeping election victory. The quorum collapse means the electoral system should now be settling for a two-ballot and “Divided by 100” formula, which is heavily favoured by Pheu Thai. This upcoming system would be a far cry from 2019, in which Thailand resorted to one ballot and a party-list calculation system that deprived Pheu Thai of party-list seats totally. Pheu Thai emerged with an impressive 136 constituency seats in 2019 anyway, enough to be crowned champion of that election in terms of seats won. One significant detail of the 2019 election is that, in terms of overall votes combined, Palang Pracharath was the champion, winning 8,433,137 votes. Pheu Thai came second with 7,920,630 votes. The Thai Raksa Chart disaster more or less contributed to these figures. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/now-is-pheu-thai-landslide-possible/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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: Man arrested within 24 hours after robbery and attempted rape at salon of "Mum" associate Thai Rath reported that great work by the Region 1 police resulted in the arrest of a man less than 24 hours after a robbery and attempted rape at a salon run by an employee of famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269204-famous-thai-comedian-on-the-scene-as-top-brass-investigate-theftattempted-rape-at-salon/?do=findComment&comment=17550160

Update: Man arrested within 24 hours after robbery and attempted rape at salon of "Mum" associate Thai Rath reported that great work by the Region 1 police resulted in the arrest of a man less than 24 hours after a robbery and attempted rape at a salon run by an employee of famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok. The case involved robbery and attempted rape of Nongluck Moonsri, 45, the owner of Nongluck Salon in Bang Kruay, Nonthaburi, at 8pm on Tuesday. The thief got away with a diamond ring, a phone and 150 baht in cash. The victim was able to identify Chaichet Saduakdee, 35, as the assailant, a man from Singburi. At 6pm yesterday Region 1 police managed to arrest the suspect in Lat Lum Kaew district of Pathum Thani north of the Thai capital Bangkok. He was fleeing in a car. He was taken to Bang Bua Thong police station for questioning. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Major drug dealer shot in the head in Kanchanaburi by Ratchaburi police after gunfight Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi police were called after a gunfight between police from Ban Pong, Ratchaburi and a drug dealer in a pickup. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269215-major-drug-dealer-shot-in-the-head-in-kanchanaburi-by-ratchaburi-police-after-gunfight/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi police were called after a gunfight between police from Ban Pong, Ratchaburi and a drug dealer in a pickup. Rescue services managed to tow an Isuzu out of the klong. Inside dead from a single gunshot wound to the head was Chaiwit "Mot" Siriatthiporn, 30. A .38 gun and 20,400 Ya Ba pills were recovered. The vehicle had been involved in a collision and there were multiple holes from gunshots. In the road was a red plate Yaris belonging to the police that was also damaged and had seven holes in it. The Ratchaburi police explained that earlier they had arrested a man called Burapha, 25, on their patch and he had led them to an associate called Chaiwit. The police set a trap but there was a collision with their vehicle and the suspect's as they tried to prevent escape. A gunfight ensued in which multiple shots were fired. The suspect was hit and veered off the road into the klong. It all went down in Phang Tru sub-district of Kanchanaburi around 2 pm yesterday afternoon. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Mountain B fire aftermath: Sia Yot father of Sia B bailed by Pattaya court for one million baht Daily News Thai Caption: One million baht bail Daily News reported that yesterday the Pattaya court had granted bail in the sum of one million baht to Somyot Panprasong or "Sia Yot". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269212-mountain-b-fire-aftermath-sia-yot-father-of-sia-b-bailed-by-pattaya-court-for-one-million-baht/