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Daily News Thai Cap: Arrested after chase! Pattaya station chief Pol Col Kulachart Kulachai revealed details of an early morning chase of an armed man after an argument developed between two men and a woman in Phaniat Chang Soi 10. Taken into custody was a man called Jane Ditphakdee, 42, along with a Ruger handgun and several types of 9mm and .38 mm ammunition, reported Daily News. A BMW was also taken into evidence. The incident started when sergeant Prasopchoke Asasuk on motorcycle patrol got a call from a woman that there was trouble brewing at 6.07 am. He went to the soi where two men and a woman were arguing. In the waistband of Jane's pants there appeared to be a gun and the officer moved to arrest him The officer was hit twice and pushed over. The assailant fled in a BMW and a chase ensued as back-up was called. Jane crashed on his way to Sukhumvit Road near the Prapha intersection after he braked and hit power poles. He still resisted arrest by running off and hitting a member of the public who tried to stop him. He was eventually taken into custody and a search of his vehicle revealed the ammunition and gun. He has been charged with illegal weapon possession, having a weapon in a public place and resisting arrest and has been detained. It emerged that the three people had met to sort out a love triangle - the other man was the woman's husband or boyfriend and Jane was having an affair with the woman. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Australian Hells Angels bikies are accused of creating ‘havoc’ in fights with other gang members in Thailand after Covid-era travel bans were lifted -- Feud between Aussie and Thai Hells Angels erupts with shooting of local man -- Tension between the rivals for years has reignited after Covid travel limits ended -- Claims Aussie bikies building 'power network' with party town Pattaya as centre By PETER VINCENT FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Power struggles between Thai and Australian Hells Angels are escalating as the shooting of a local was reported and images have emerged of Australian bikies partying in their colours in Thailand Australian Hells Angels are believed to have been involved in the shooting of a Thai man and are causing 'havoc' as a violent new chief seeks to build 'a power network' in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268871-australian-hells-angels-bikies-are-accused-of-creating-‘havoc’-in-fights-with-other-gang-members-in-thailand-after-covid-era-travel-bans-were-lifted/

Power struggles between Thai and Australian Hells Angels are escalating as the shooting of a local was reported and images have emerged of Australian bikies partying in their colours in Thailand -- Feud between Aussie and Thai Hells Angels erupts with shooting of local man -- Tension between the rivals for years has reignited after Covid travel limits ended -- Claims Aussie bikies building 'power network' with party town Pattaya as centre By PETER VINCENT FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Australian Hells Angels are believed to have been involved in the shooting of a Thai man and are causing 'havoc' as a violent new chief seeks to build 'a power network' in Thailand. The bikie bang, which is forbidden from displaying its insignia in Western Australia, is active in Thailand and Australian members are violently clashing with locals since Covid-19 travel restrictions lifted. Australian bikie gang members have been involved in a brutal feud with Thai locals since at least 2015, with several arrested on major charges. But the power struggle appears to have escalated this month, as images have emerged of many Australian bikies partying in their colours in Thailand. A Thai man, who is a member of the local Hells Angels chapter claims he was shot when his home and ­Harley Davidson motorcycle shop were sprayed with bullets. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11107839/Australian-Hells-Angels-bikies-creating-havoc-Thailand-shooting-occurs-Pattaya.html -- © Copyright Daily Mail 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Locals shocked as croc appears in downtown Bangkok - Charoen Krung 107 Daily News Thai Caption: Appearing downtown (in Bangkok) Local neighbors were shocked to see a crocodile sunning itself in a pond in the middle of Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268863-locals-shocked-as-croc-appears-in-downtown-bangkok-charoen-krung-107/

Daily News Thai Caption: Appearing downtown (in Bangkok) Local neighbors were shocked to see a crocodile sunning itself in a pond in the middle of Bangkok. It happened in the downtown area of Charoen krung Soi 107 in a wooded area belonging to a middle aged man. Ruam Katanyu rescue services were called to the area at 2.30 pm yesterday after reports of a one meter croc on some wood in a pond, reported Daily News. The area was not connected to any waterways. Rescue couldn't find the croc after pictures were taken by residents in a dormitory that overlooks the area. The owner of the property said he didn't raise crocs and had seen it a month prior. He didn't think to report it as there were often things like snakes there but no children so he just left it. He also had a big dog to warn him. The rescue service advised the public to call them if they saw it again. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Vicious brothers arrested after violent murder robbery spree on eastern seaboard - man shot for resisting Picture: Thai Rath Region 2 police yesterday announced the quick arrest of two violent brothers who killed a man who resisted and put another in the boot of his stolen Camry then shot at him as he fled. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268859-vicious-brothers-arrested-after-violent-murder-robbery-spree-on-eastern-seaboard-man-shot-for-resisting/

Picture: Thai Rath Region 2 police yesterday announced the quick arrest of two violent brothers who killed a man who resisted and put another in the boot of his stolen Camry then shot at him as he fled. Arrested were 30 year old Norathip "Golf" Khumphai from Chiang Rai and his brother Chayanat or "Nat", 23, registered as living in Ratchaburi, reported Thai Rath. Taken into evidence was a Nissan March and a Toyota Camry and many other items. They have been charged with a variety of offences including armed robbery at night and weapons offences that resulted in the death of a man. They were picked up at Studio 77 in Saraburi. The first case on August 10th was in Bang Lamung in the Pattaya area. The brothers were driving a Nissan March and stole a Toyota Camry from a man called Saharat, 35, at 3 am. He was ordered to get into the trunk of the car then was driven to Chachoengsao where he was released and told to run for it. He was shot at once as he fled in terror. The brothers took the car, a phone and 1,000 baht in cash. Then two days later on Friday the brothers were at it again when they used the stolen Camry and approached a 27 year old man called Piyawat who was driving home to his condo with his girlfriend. He had parked in Soi Laem Chabang Tower. He refused to give up his car and was shot in the head. The thieves stole a phone in a bag and made off. The victim later died in hospital from his grievous wounds. CCTV helped trace the robbers to Saraburi. They admitted everything. The elder brother said that he shot Piyawat because he resisted and he didn't want to be identified. He had frequently invited his brother out to commit crime together. Police took them on a reenactment to the scenes of their crimes. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Hit and run driver who killed and dragged old man for 300m in souped up pick-up now known to police Picture: Thai Rath Police in Suphanburi, central Thailand, know the identity of a man who hit and killed an 87 year old man outside an Agricultural Cooperatives center on Route 340. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268850-hit-and-run-driver-who-killed-and-dragged-old-man-for-300m-in-souped-up-pick-up-now-known-to-police/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Suphanburi, central Thailand, know the identity of a man who hit and killed an 87 year old man outside an Agricultural Cooperatives center on Route 340. The corpse of Sawang Rerai was dragged 300 meters before the driver fled the scene in the direction of Ang Thong. He then hit a mum and dad and their child on a motorcycle at the Sam Ko intersection breaking the father's leg and both the mother's legs. They are in hospital. The owner of the souped up pick-up Panuwat Wongsuwan, 20, turned up at Si Prachan police station with his mother Sujira to profess his innocence. He said he had lent his vehicle to his stepfather Chao Bunseng, 50, who was going to see his mother on mother's day. Sujira, 53, urged her husband to give himself up, it would be better for him. Both mother and son expressed sympathy for the victims and their families. Si Prachan police captain Kornwit Meedee said that witnesses had been interviewed and confirmed it was Chao. If he doesn't surrender a summons and arrest warrant will be issued for negligent driving causing death. Sujira said she did not know if her husband was drunk, reported Thai Rath yesterday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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 - Monday August 15 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268849-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-august-15-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand and China began joint air force exercises yesterday for the first time since they were postponed due to Covid. "Falcon Strike" is being held in Udon Thani, north east Thailand will involve training for "air support, strikes on ground targets, and troop deployments". The exercises will run until 25th August Environmental groups have criticized government plans to introduce a climate change agency and a climate change act to oversee Thailand's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They say the steps were just glossy campaigns that favour big business, while largely ignoring the participation of civil society and local communities. Two sons helped retrieve the body of their father after he had fallen while walking in a forest over the weekend, his body was found early yesterday morning. They strapped the body to themselves and rode out of the woods on a motorcycle. He was then taken to hospital The Centre of Alcohol Studies at Maha Sarakham University' says plans to allow pubs in some tourist areas to remain open until 4am will increase casualties from alcohol-related incidents, such as drink driving and assaults. Areas including Bangkok Chiang Mai and Prachuap Kiri Khan could see pub hours extended if a proposal from the Tourism and Sports Minister is approved by the CCSA. Center for Covid 19. The Tourism authority reported that Surat Thani saw more than 57,000 visitors during a long weekend, providing a boost to local business. Meanwhile Tourism operators on Koh Samui have urged the government to press ahead with promoting the island as a wellness destination and to proceed with plans to construct a bridge to the mainland... Region: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a letter from Vladimir Putin saying their two countries will "expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations, adding closer ties would be in both countries' interests, and would help strengthen the security and stability of the Korean peninsula and the Northeast Asian region, Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 31C Bangkok: Cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 33C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thundershowers later 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny, partly cloudy DRY 30C Hua Hin: Bright but cloudy with thunder showers 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 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

World Sports News - Monday 15 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268846-world-sports-news-monday-15-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: In Last night's English Premier League Harry Kane's equaliser six minutes into stoppage time earned Tottenham a dramatic draw as a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge ended in an angry confrontation between Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte that resulted in red cards for both managers. 2-2 the score. Earlier Nottingham Forest recorded their first win in the EPL after beating West Ham United 1-0. In Scotland leaders Glasgow Celtic hammered Kilmarnock 5-0 at Rugby Park. In Spain's La Liga Real Madrid opened their La Liga title defence with a hard-fought victory as they came from a goal down to beat Almeria 2-1. There were also wins for Real Socidad and Valencia. Jose Mourinho's new-look Roma began the Serie A season with a 1-0 win at Salernitana. Bayern Munich continued their winning start to the season with a 2-0 home win over Wolfsburg. In France Marseille drew 1-1 at Brest. Tennis - Simona Halep produced a battling performance in Toronto to beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in three sets and claim a third Canadian Open title. 6-3 2-6 6-3 she won. Cricket - South Africa seamer Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the Test series against England through injury. The 30-year-old has returned home after tearing a hip muscle. South Africa have not yet named a replacement. The first Test of the three-match series begins on Wednesday at Lord's. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-15 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

18th victim of Mountain B pub fire dies at Thammasat U Hospital Another person, injured in the August 5th blaze at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province, died yesterday (Friday) at Thammasat University Hospital, bringing the death toll to 18. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268845-18th-victim-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-dies-at-thammasat-u-hospital/

Another person, injured in the August 5th blaze at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province, died yesterday (Friday) at Thammasat University Hospital, bringing the death toll to 18. The 17-year-old victim Siriwan had been on life-support since she was admitted to the hospital after the fire, according to her elder sister. The patient had to have her right leg amputated, due to blood poisoning, and she also suffered from pulmonary oedema, she said, adding that doctors at the hospital had tried their best to save her life, but she succumbed to her injuries yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/18th-victim-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-dies-at-thammasat-u-hospital/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Bangkok governor concerned about alleged open marijuana smoking on Khao San Road By Adam Judd National — The Bangkok Governor said he could smell marijuana joint smoke while routinely jogging on Khao San Road and was “concerned”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268844-bangkok-governor-concerned-about-alleged-open-marijuana-smoking-on-khao-san-road/

By Adam Judd National — The Bangkok Governor said he could smell marijuana joint smoke while routinely jogging on Khao San Road and was “concerned”. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Friday, August 12th, “I was out for jogging on Khao San Road today, and I could smell joint’s smoke. It is quite concerning because it might have a long-term effect.” The smoke, according to him, was in the breeze, and he was certain it was the smell of marijuana.” The governor did not clarify how he knew what marijuana smelled like when asked by some netizens. Then, the governor’s statement became widely debated on social media because he said it during his routine Facebook Live with tens of thousands of viewers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/14/bangkok-governor-concerned-about-alleged-open-marijuana-smoking-on-khao-san-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thousands of tourists and Thai Tourism Minister joins the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island in Surat Thani By Goongnang Suksawat Surat Thani – Thousands of tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268843-thousands-of-tourists-and-thai-tourism-minister-joins-the-full-moon-party-on-pha-ngan-island-in-surat-thani/

Surat Thani – Thousands of tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island in Surat Thani and the Minister of Tourism and Sports even visited the party. More than 10,000 Thai and foreign tourists joined the Full Moon Party Friday night (August 12th). Tourists were travelling from Baan Bang Rak Pier in Bor Pud sub-district, Koh Samui district to the Full Moon Party all night. Marine officials inspected the pier to ensure safety and prevent any over-fee pricing for speed boats. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/14/thousands-of-tourists-and-thai-tourism-minister-joins-the-full-moon-party-on-pha-ngan-island-in-surat-thani/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Surat Thani welcomes more than 57,000 Thai and foreign tourists during three-day long weekend By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268842-surat-thani-welcomes-more-than-57000-thai-and-foreign-tourists-during-three-day-long-weekend/

By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th. Nanthawan Siripokphat, director of TAT’s Surat Thani office, revealed that there are approximately 57,243 people traveling to the province, 32,604 were Thais and 24,639 were foreigners. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/14/surat-thani-welcomes-more-than-57000-thai-and-foreign-tourists-during-three-day-long-weekend/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Condo Owner Fined Over 140,000 Baht For Keeping A Pet In The Unit by TNR Staff Picture: Sanook GOING viral on Thai social media today (August 14) is a condo owner being ordered by court to pay a fine of 141,500 baht to the juristic person for keeping a pet in the unit in violation of the regulations, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268841-condo-owner-fined-over-140000-baht-for-keeping-a-pet-in-the-unit/

Picture: Sanook by TNR Staff GOING viral on Thai social media today (August 14) is a condo owner being ordered by court to pay a fine of 141,500 baht to the juristic person for keeping a pet in the unit in violation of the regulations, Sanook.com said. Drawing attention to this case was PropCons web page which runs stories on real estate and investment. According to the verdict by Southern Bangkok Civil Court published on this web page the defendant was ordered to pay 141,500 baht plus 5% interest on the principal amounting to 140,000 baht from the date the lawsuit was filed, December 8, 2021, until the plaintiff receives the full sum. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/14/condo-owner-fined-over-140000-baht-for-keeping-a-pet-in-the-unit/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Foreigner Apologises For Catching Parrotfish Off Southern Island TNR Staff Picture: Sanook A FOREIGN man wanted for having caught endangered parrotfish off Koh Phi Phi Leh Island, Krabi province, as seen in a TikTok video clip that enraged Thai netizens has now apologised for having done so, Sanook.com said today (August 13). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268840-foreigner-apologises-for-catching-parrotfish-off-southern-island/

Picture: Sanook by TNR Staff A FOREIGN man wanted for having caught endangered parrotfish off Koh Phi Phi Leh Island, Krabi province, as seen in a TikTok video clip that enraged Thai netizens has now apologised for having done so, Sanook.com said today (August 13). In the video clip that he has already removed he can be standing near the boat’s captain and holding three parrotfish and two other unidentified fish in one hand and showing a stabbed sea eel in the other. In replying to strong criticism from Thais, the unnamed foreigner posted this message on his TikTok channel: Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/13/foreigner-apologises-for-catching-parrotfish-off-southern-island/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!