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The owner of the “Mountain B” pub in Chon Buri, which caught fire on Friday night with the loss of 15 lives, has allegedly admitted to the charges filed by police and will not attempt to flee, according to his lawyer Anucha Wongsrirat on Saturday. He also said that the owner had agreed to pay 50,000 baht in compensation to each of the families of the 15 who died and 10,000 to every person injured, adding that the injured can make contact via the pub’s website to claim the compensation. The Pattaya court yesterday issued a warrant for his arrest, at the request of Phlu Ta Luang police, who have charged the owner with negligence causing the death of the other people and operating a pub without a licence. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/fatal-fire-pub-owner-allegedly-admits-to-charges-agrees-to-pay-compensation/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-08 - 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 100 Thais deported from South Korea’s Jeju Island A group of 106 Thai nationals have been deported back to Thailand after South Korean immigration officials, at Jeju international airport, refused them entry because they were suspected job seekers, not tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268190-over-100-thais-deported-from-south-korea’s-jeju-island/

A group of 106 Thai nationals have been deported back to Thailand after South Korean immigration officials, at Jeju international airport, refused them entry because they were suspected job seekers, not tourists. This is the second mass deportation from South Korea. On Wednesday, a group of 115 Thai nationals, arriving on Jeju Island from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi international airport, were also refused entry for the same reason. The 106 Thais are due back at Suvarnabhumi international airport yesterday (Sunday). 149 Thai passengers had bookings on Jeju Air’s flight 7C2244, bound for the touristic Jeju Island, and were scheduled to leave Suvarnabhumi international airport at 3.10am Saturday. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/over-100-thais-deported-from-south-koreas-jeju-island/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-08 - 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!

Election Commission to consider petition on Thai PM’s term in office Thailand’s Election Commission will hold a meeting to consider a petition, submitted by political activist Srisuwan Janya, asking the election watchdog to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term in the office will reach its 8-year limit on August 24th, said EC Chairman Itthiporn Boonprakong Saturday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268189-election-commission-to-consider-petition-on-thai-pm’s-term-in-office/

Thailand’s Election Commission will hold a meeting to consider a petition, submitted by political activist Srisuwan Janya, asking the election watchdog to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on whether Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term in the office will reach its 8-year limit on August 24th, said EC Chairman Itthiporn Boonprakong Saturday. The same petition was also submitted by Srisuwan to the Office of the Ombudsman. Itthiporn said that, if the meeting agrees that there are legal grounds, in accordance with Section 170 of the Constitution, the EC will bring the case to the attention of the Constitutional Court. Meanwhile, the secretary-general of the Office of the Ombudsman, Pol Lt-Col Keerop Kritthiranont, said that, after receiving Srisuwan’s petition, the first step is to consider whether the office has the authority to consider the petition. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/election-commission-to-consider-petition-on-thai-pms-term-in-office/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-08 - 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 Tourism Authority to officially propose entertainment venues legal opening hours extension to 4:00 A.M. in tourist zones like Phuket and Pattaya By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to officially propose to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for entertainment venue opening hours to be extended until 4:00 A.M. starting this high season in October. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268188-thai-tourism-authority-to-officially-propose-entertainment-venues-legal-opening-hours-extension-to-400-am-in-tourist-zones-like-phuket-and-pattaya/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to officially propose to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for entertainment venue opening hours to be extended until 4:00 A.M. starting this high season in October. The Minister of Tourism and Sports Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated to the Thai media, “The Tourism and Sports Ministry will suggest to the CCSA for opening hours of entertainment venues in tourism cites to be extended until 4:00 A.M. from this October. This is because this time of the year will be the high season of tourism with many tourists. Tourism cities we have identified for this legal change are Bangkok, Pattaya, Krabi, Phuket, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai.” “However, the opening hour extensions will be in specific zones in tourist cities such as Bangkok will be on Khaosan Road, Walking Street in Pattaya, and Bangla Road in Patong. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/06/thai-tourism-authority-to-officially-propose-entertainment-venues-legal-opening-hours-extension-to-400-a-m-in-tourist-zones-like-phuket-and-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-08 - 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!

Public Health Minister Anutin vows to be a candidate for Prime Minister in next election if he receives people’s support By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Manager Online Lopburi – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vows to be a candidate for Prime Minister in the next election if he receives enough support from the public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268187-public-health-minister-anutin-vows-to-be-a-candidate-for-prime-minister-in-next-election-if-he-receives-people’s-support/

PHOTO: Manager Online By Nop Meechukhun Lopburi – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vows to be a candidate for Prime Minister in the next election if he receives enough support from the public. The Minister as the Bhumjaithai Party leader, along with Transport Minister Saksiam Chidchob as the Secretary-General and party executives, arrived at Khok Samrong district on Sunday, August 7th, to formally introduce the party’s candidates for the Member of Parliaments in the next election. During the speech, Anutin replied to the reporters’ question about who the party would nominate as the Prime Minister candidate that in the tradition of the Bhumjaithai Party, they would always nominate the party leader as the prime candidate. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/07/public-health-minister-anutin-vows-to-be-a-candidate-for-prime-minister-in-next-election-if-he-receives-peoples-support/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-08 - 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!

Man caught on video carrying liquor bottle and ice bucket while running for his life from ‘Mountain B’, arrives for questioning at police station By Nop Meechukhun Sattahip, Chonburi – A ‘Mountain B’ customer who was caught in viral footage holding a bottle of liquor and an ice bucket while running for his life from the burning venue was summoned to a police station for questioning on Saturday evening, August 6th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268186-man-caught-on-video-carrying-liquor-bottle-and-ice-bucket-while-running-for-his-life-from-‘mountain-b’-arrives-for-questioning-at-police-station/

By Nop Meechukhun Sattahip, Chonburi – A ‘Mountain B’ customer who was caught in viral footage holding a bottle of liquor and an ice bucket while running for his life from the burning venue was summoned to a police station for questioning on Saturday evening, August 6th. Pongpat Rungroj, 22, told the police that he and his friends were inside the venue when he noticed a fire on the roof in front of the stage. With panic, he grabbed something without thinking and ran for his life out of the venue, only to realize they were a bottle of liquor and an ice bucket. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/07/man-caught-on-video-carrying-liquor-bottle-and-ice-bucket-while-running-for-his-life-from-mountain-b-arrives-for-questioning-at-police-station/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-08 - 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!

Fire at Ministry of Energy in Bangkok now under control A fire broke out on the 33rd floor of the Energy Complex building of the Ministry of Energy on Vibhavadi Rangsit highway in Bangkok at about 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268185-fire-at-ministry-of-energy-in-bangkok-now-under-control/

A fire broke out on the 33rd floor of the Energy Complex building of the Ministry of Energy on Vibhavadi Rangsit highway in Bangkok at about 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday), but it has been brought under control. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the building from several kilometres away. An initial report indicated that the fire started in a pile of waste construction materials on the 33rd floor, which is under renovation. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/fire-at-ministry-of-energy-in-bangkok-now-under-control/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-08 - 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 among the top 10 countries for expats By Jonathan Fairfield Thailand is among the 10 best countries for expats, according to the annual Expat Insider Survey carried out by InterNations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268184-thailand-among-the-top-10-countries-for-expats/

By Jonathan Fairfield Thailand is among the 10 best countries for expats, according to the annual Expat Insider Survey carried out by InterNations. The latest ranking sees Thailand move up to 8th place from its 14th place ranking in 2021. The survey gauges expat’s satisfaction with life in their country of residence across various different factors, such as: Quality of Life, Ease of Settling In, Working Abroad, and Personal Finance. In addition, this year’s survey included a new Expat Essentials Index which assessed people’s satisfaction with their Digital Life, Admin Topics, Housing and Language. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-among-the-top-10-countries-for-expats/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-08 - 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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Sattahip fire could have been avoided for an extra ฿200 a panel After speaking to sound absorption suppliers, the dreadful fire at the Mountain B club in Sattahip could have been avoided by using non-flammable grade panels. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268181-sattahip-fire-could-have-been-avoided-for-an-extra-฿200-a-panel/

After speaking to sound absorption suppliers, the dreadful fire at the Mountain B club in Sattahip could have been avoided by using non-flammable grade panels. Apparently, the difference between the cheaper flammable and non-flammable panels was just THB200 per panel. So tragically cutting back on the budget of building Mountain B has cost many lives and injured many more. It is understood that the owners of “Mountain B” pub had asked for permission to be a restaurant, but later on decided to add a blackout without permission. These materials used are suitable for sound absorption. They are commonly installed in hospitals, hotels, and recording rooms. including a pub bar or a place that needs silence. Sound Absorption panels are believed to be the cause of the fire at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip. It came from these sound-absorbing sponges installed on the ceiling and walls that make the fire spread faster. According to a report by Thailand Post, https://thailand.postsen.com/live-style/amp/31648 they talked to Pinyada Jittapirak, a representative from Lucky Center Sealing Company Limited, an acoustic panel distribution company. They sell all types of sound-absorbing ceiling panels and have been in the industry for over 20 years, providing information on the many types of sound-absorbing discs. The materials commonly used are all different varying in price. Jittapira showed three materials, flame-retardant materials and non-flammable. She had a white mineral sheet fiber, and a square polyester fiber sheet which both examples were non-flammable. A third sheet was an ovarian sponge sheet and having studied the photos of the fire she said she knew that the club had used this paneling. She said it absorbs 50-60% of the sound and although there was one roll still in stock, it is not sold anymore. This type of sponge has two grades, flame retardant grade, priced at 400-600 baht/sheet, size 1.25×2 cm or a non-flammable grade at a more expensive price at 600-900 baht/sheet. She said that when customers come to buy. It is recommended that you should not use flame retardant ovaries. The fire will burn as fast as a paper point when it is on. There are many other materials that can be used. There will also be a label indicating that it is resistant to fire. Department of Chemistry findings Meanwhile Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerachai Phutthawong, Lecturer of the Department of Chemistry Kasetsart University provided information that the sound-absorbing panels used by Mountain B are flammable. He explained that it is a plastic polymer with a weak fuel and generates quite a lot of smoke, because it is organic. In addition, as there was only one way out of the club, when there is smoke, people get disoriented and can’t go anywhere thus causing death Also, this case is similar to the Santika Pub disaster in 2009, which resulted in killing 66 people and injuring scores more. Since the fire Bangkok authorities have inspected many establishments and over 80 were told to close pending further inspections. We can assume that authorities are now inspecting similar establishments across the country including Pattaya and Phuket’s nightlife districts too. It is certainly a big wake up call to everyone. To be honest most of us do not start inspecting the building materials in a restaurant or bar as we eat and enjoy a drink. That said it will be now worthwhile checking the exits in future to check they are not locked. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-08 - 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

Brit shows sympathy for victims of Mountain B tragedy Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that a British national and his Thai girlfriend arrived at the scene of the horrific Mountain B fire yesterday evening at 7pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268126-brit-shows-sympathy-for-victims-of-mountain-b-tragedy/

Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that a British national and his Thai girlfriend arrived at the scene of the horrific Mountain B fire yesterday evening at 7pm. The couple - unnamed - wanted to show their condolences for the 14 victims. They put down a bunch of yellow and white chrysanthemums on a stool as cameras flashed and microphones were proffered. The media said they had come from Pattaya. The Thai lady was dressed in black and the Brit in singlet and shorts as they both "wai-ed" in what the media said was a "sorrowful" scene. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-06 - 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! 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

One worker dies, five injured when coal crane net snaps One worker died and five others were injured when the net in which they were being lifted off a coal freighter onto the dockside by crane on Si Racha Island, in Thailand’s eastern province of Chon Buri, snapped yesterday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268125-one-worker-dies-five-injured-when-coal-crane-net-snaps/

One worker died and five others were injured when the net in which they were being lifted off a coal freighter onto the dockside by crane on Si Racha Island, in Thailand’s eastern province of Chon Buri, snapped yesterday evening. Port officials said that the net was about 20 metres above the freighter when it failed, sending all six workers falling onto the deck of the vessel. The injured workers were rushed to three hospitals in Si Racha district, but one was pronounced dead upon arrival. The five others are being treated for impact injuries. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/one-worker-dies-five-injured-when-coal-crane-net-snaps/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-06 - 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!

Teachers take 10,000 baht from P6 kids after damage to door - first the director heard of it Sanook Thai Caption: Taking in 10,000 baht Sanook reported that parents at a school were furious after teachers collected more than 10,000 baht over a damaged door. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268121-teachers-take-10000-baht-from-p6-kids-after-damage-to-door-first-the-director-heard-of-it/

Sanook Thai Caption: Taking in 10,000 baht Sanook reported that parents at a school were furious after teachers collected more than 10,000 baht over a damaged door. They had the P6 students - last year of primary school - pointing at the damage. Yet it was the first the school director had heard about the incident. Sanook were alerted to the story by a parent of a school in Phayao in the north of Thailand. Two teachers took 450 baht from every one of 23 class members. It was just a flimsy MDF door and would not cost that much, said the parent. Many of the parents were poor and the collection of money in such circumstances was clearly "not transparent". The oblivious director said yesterday that he was talking to teachers and parents over the issue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-06 - 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! 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

Chonburi cracks down on under 20s at pubs in wake of Mountain B fire - dep gov has Pattaya connection Picture: INN INN reported in their headline that the Chonburi authorities were cracking down on teens going to pubs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268120-chonburi -cracks-down-on-under-20s-at-pubs-in-wake-of-mountain-b-fire-dep-gov-has-pattaya-connection/