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Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported at 1 am this morning on a devastating fire in a nightclub in Sattahip, Chonburi, central/eastern Thailand that left 13 dead and around 20 severly injured. A survivor reported seeing fire in a ceiling at Mountain B before multiple explosions were heard. Many died instantly and were consumed in the fire. Others who managed to get out were left with horrific burns. A short circuit may have been responsible. Police captain Bunsong Yingyong was the first to respond along with Phlu Ta Luang police chief Pol Col Wuthipong Somjai and the acting district chief. Picture: Daily News Twenty fire engines and firefighters and rescue services raced to the Mountain B club, a one story facility with a glass frontage on Sukhumvit -Bang Na - Trad Road. It is on three rai of land, reported Daily News. Utter chaos greeted rescuers with around twenty people with horrific blisters and burns, screaming in agony who managed to escape the inferno. 13 injured men and 8 women were given first aid at the scene before being rushed to the Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital. Thai Rath said that tackling the fire was complicated as it was fueled by sound absorbing insulation foam. It took two hours before the blaze was brought under control. The authorities sealed off the building. Inside thirteen charred bodies were found - 9 men and four women. Who they were is yet to be determined. Picture: Thai Rath One survivor, a 51 year old man called Jiraphat Thuraphan said that the music was playing and people were dancing happily when a fire started in the ceiling. Soon after there were many explosions one after another. Many died immediately in the explosions, he claimed, and would have been subsequently burned in the fire. Picture: Thai Rath Others managed to flee in the confusion. No cause for the fire has yet been established but it is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the ceiling area. More on this tragic event as the story unfolds. ASEAN NOW notes that this fire looks to be one of the worst in terms of casualties in Thailand in recent years. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-05 - 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 Thai Rath Video - WARNING: Content may be disturbing to some viewers. https://www.thairath.co.th/video/news/topnews/hotclip/651304

Argumentative, spitting naked farang with just bumbag and camera arrested in Pattaya street Picture: INN INN reported that police captain Sonthaya Khonsap responded to a call about a naked tourist walking in the area of third road in South Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268004-argumentative-spitting-naked-farang-with-just-bumbag-and-camera-arrested-in-pattaya-street/

Picture: INN INN reported that police captain Sonthaya Khonsap responded to a call about a naked tourist walking in the area of third road in South Pattaya. The police arrived to find a large bodied man who looked like a European walking by the intersection heading down South Pattaya. He was wearing just a camera around his shoulder and a bumbag around his waist. The area was very busy with people staring in shock. Picture: INN Officers tried to talk to the man but he repeatedly spat at them and was incoherent. After some considerable time he was loaded into a police pick-up and taken to the Muang Pattaya police station where some clothes were found to make him more respectable. But he continued to be belligerent and noisy, shouting as he was taken to the cells to calm down. Police have no idea as to his name or nationality and are appealing for help from someone who might know him to come forward. Mental health issues are suspected. The INN report was timed at 5.46 pm yesterday, but it appeared dark at the time. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-05 - 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

World Sports News - Friday 5 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268001-world-sports-news-friday-5-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Basketball - A Russian court has sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug charges. The 31 year old double Olympic winner has admitted possessing cannabis oil, but told the court she had made an "honest mistake".The court near Moscow convicted her of smuggling and possessing narcotics. Her defence team said they would appeal against the verdict. Athletics - World Triathlon has approved a new policy that will allow transgender athletes to continue competing in female categories. However, they must demonstrate lower concentrations of testosterone continuously for at least two years and cannot have competed as a male in any sporting competition in the past four years. The new regulations, which come into effect next month do not mention transgender athletes in male events. Football - Chelsea have signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20m. He starred in England's Under-19 European Championship triumph in July, He has agreed a six-year deal. He was left out of Villa's pre-season tour to Australia after refusing to sign a new contract and Renato Sanches has signed a five-year contract with French champions Paris St-Germain until June 2027. The 24-year-old Portugal midfielder joins the Parisians from Lille, where he won the Ligue 1 title in 2020-21. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-05 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!

Drunk Indian man reportedly runs amok on Pattaya Walking Street before getting arrested By Tanakorn Panyadee Walking Street, Pattaya — A drunk Indian man reportedly ran amok and climbed onto a boxing ring in a nightlife venue on Pattaya Walking Street before getting arrested. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267997-drunk-indian-man-reportedly-runs-amok-on-pattaya-walking-street-before-getting-arrested/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Walking Street, Pattaya — A drunk Indian man reportedly ran amok and climbed onto a boxing ring in a nightlife venue on Pattaya Walking Street before getting arrested. Despite being surrounded by police, the man was reportedly not intimidated and hit some breakdancing moves on the ring floor before continuing to make a scene. Ultimately, the officers needed to charge him, pin his hands behind the back, and cuff him to enable the venue to go on with their business. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/04/drunk-indian-man-reportedly-runs-amok-on-pattaya-walking-street-before-getting-arrested/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-05 - 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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UPDATE: Murdered Couple Identified As Nigerian Man, Vietnamese Woman TNR Staff Mugshots of the murdered couple overlaid on a picture of the spot in Korat forest where they were buried. Photo: Sanook.com IN A major progress of a murder case where a couple was found buried naked at a community forest in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province last week police yesterday (August 4) said they have identified them as a Nigerian man and a Vietnamese woman, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267992-murdered-couple-identified-as-nigerian-man-vietnamese-woman/

Phuket seeking solutions to prevent beach erosion after high tide flooding By Goongnang Suksawat Maikhao, Thalang – Phuket officials are seeking solutions for beach erosion after high tide flooding at beaches in Maikhao, Thalang district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267996-phuket-seeking-solutions-to-prevent-beach-erosion-after-high-tide-flooding/

By Goongnang Suksawat Maikhao, Thalang – Phuket officials are seeking solutions for beach erosion after high tide flooding at beaches in Maikhao, Thalang district. The meeting was held yesterday (August 3rd) at the Phuket Natural Resources and Environment office led by the Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pitsuwan. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/04/phuket-seeking-solutions-to-prevent-beach-erosion-after-high-tide-flooding/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-05 - 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!

Pattaya deputy mayor reportedly disappointed by postponed completion of roadworks By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — The completion of several ongoing roadworks around Pattaya has reportedly been postponed due to the lack of workers affected by the previous wave of Covid-19, the Pattaya deputy mayor revealed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267995-pattaya-deputy-mayor-reportedly-disappointed-by-postponed-completion-of-roadworks/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The completion of several ongoing roadworks around Pattaya has reportedly been postponed due to the lack of workers affected by the previous wave of Covid-19, the Pattaya deputy mayor revealed. Manoch Nongyai, Pattaya deputy mayor, was reportedly disappointed after learning that several roadworks in Pattaya such as those at the Moom Aroi intersection and Pattaya Third Road had to be delayed from the completion date set for the end of last July. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/04/pattaya-deputy-mayor-reportedly-disappointed-by-postponed-completion-of-roadworks/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-05 - 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: Medical expert warns Thais to avoid sexual contact with foreigners to prevent Monkeypox infections, comments drives anger from expats and foreigners online By Adam Judd Bangkok – Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, a Member of the Medical Council of Thailand, on Tuesday, August 2nd, warned the Thai people to avoid practicing group sexual activities and sexual contact with foreigners to prevent themselves from Monkeypox infection. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267898-monkeypox-thais-advised-to-avoid-sexual-contact-with-foreigners-hotels-advised-to-clean-properly/?do=findComment&comment=17522687

Medical expert warns Thais to avoid sexual contact with foreigners to prevent Monkeypox infections, comments drives anger from expats and foreigners online By Adam Judd Bangkok – Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, a Member of the Medical Council of Thailand, on Tuesday, August 2nd, warned the Thai people to avoid practicing group sexual activities and sexual contact with foreigners to prevent themselves from Monkeypox infection. His comments, however, drew anger and outrage from many ex-pats and foreigners online, many of whom felt the comments were discriminatory, xenophobic, racist, and bigoted. The medical expert stated after WHO’s announcement of Monkeypox as a global health emergency that the disease was difficult to control as it is a disease that could be transmitted from animal to person and from person to person. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/04/medical-expert-warns-thais-to-avoid-sexual-contact-with-foreigners-to-prevent-monkeypox-infections-comments-drives-anger-from-expats-and-foreigners-online/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-05 - 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!

Girlfriend of German tourist infected with monkeypox tests negative in Phuket for the virus by James Morris and Son Nguyen Authorities in Phuket this week confirmed that the 25-year-old German man who is believed to have picked up the infection abroad is neither homosexual nor bisexual. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267993-girlfriend-of-german-tourist-infected-with-monkeypox-tests-negative-in-phuket-for-the-virus/

Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon confirmed on Thursday that the girlfriend of a 25-year-old German man who tested positive for monkeypox after being admitted to a hospital in Phuket on Tuesday suffering from blistering has tested negative as the Provincial Health Office followed up on seven contacts related to the man who arrived in Thailand on July 18th but did not visit entertainment venues. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Authorities in Phuket this week confirmed that the 25-year-old German man who is believed to have picked up the infection abroad is neither homosexual nor bisexual. The foreign tourist entered Thailand and first began to suffer symptoms on July 23rd with blisters spreading on his body until he sought medical attention last Tuesday at a private hospital on the island where a monkeypox infection was confirmed. The Phuket Provincial Health Office has confirmed that the girlfriend of a German man who was diagnosed as suffering from monkeypox on Tuesday has tested negative for the disease as authorities on the island moved to play down the threat from the virus. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/08/04/german-girlfriend-negative-for-monkeypox/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-08-05 - 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!

Murdered Couple Identified As Nigerian Man, Vietnamese Woman TNR Staff Mugshots of the murdered couple overlaid on a picture of the spot in Korat forest where they were buried. Photo: Sanook.com IN A major progress of a murder case where a couple was found buried naked at a community forest in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province last week police yesterday (August 4) said they have identified them as a Nigerian man and a Vietnamese woman, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267992-murdered-couple-identified-as-nigerian-man-vietnamese-woman/

Mugshots of the murdered couple overlaid on a picture of the spot in Korat forest where they were buried. Photo: Sanook.com TNR Staff IN A major progress of a murder case where a couple was found buried naked at a community forest in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province last week police yesterday (August 4) said they have identified them as a Nigerian man and a Vietnamese woman, Sanook.com said. Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Suchart Teerasawat together with Pol. Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang, the head of the Immigration Bureau, flew by helicopter to Korat to follow up on this case and held a meeting with key police units handling the investigation. After an hour of talks Pol. Gen. Suchart told the team to track down the manufacturer of the silicon found in the woman’s body. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/04/murdered-couple-identified-as-nigerian-man-vietnamese-woman/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-05 - 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: Nine suspects in Ubon Ratchathani shootout nabbed, one more death reported Police have nine suspects in custody, who were allegedly involved in the shootout in the BIG C car park in the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani last night which has, so far, left three people dead and six injured, as one more of the hospitalised has died. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267971-police-chief-oversees-probe-into-ubon-ratchathani-shootings-one-arrested/?do=findComment&comment=17522668

Nine suspects in Ubon Ratchathani shootout nabbed, one more death reported Police have nine suspects in custody, who were allegedly involved in the shootout in the BIG C car park in the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani last night which has, so far, left three people dead and six injured, as one more of the hospitalised has died. Police said that one suspect turned himself in to police today (Thursday) and they are trying to persuade him to show them where weapons used in the gunfight were dumped. Another suspect was apprehended by the police when he checked in to a hospital in Det Udom district for treatment. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nine-suspects-in-ubon-ratchathani-shootout-nabbed-one-more-death-reported/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-05 - 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!

Where to find unique experiences in Thailand Many are returning to Thailand for the long-awaited vacations, and many will most likely visit the No 1 best tourist attraction namely the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267991-where-to-find-unique-experiences-in-thailand/

Many are returning to Thailand for the long-awaited vacations, and many will most likely visit the No 1 best tourist attraction namely the Grand Palace in Bangkok. That said if you are not into tours of temples, then here are a few attractions worth adding to your list. Thailand has become one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia and not without good reason. The land of smiles as it is affectionately known is exceptionally large with everything from beautiful beaches to misty mountains to explore. So, to avoid the hordes of selfie-mad tourists why not check out these two destinations instead.? Koh Mook Koh Mook is mainly known for the mesmerizing Emerald Cave, which is mainly visited from the popular neighboring island of Koh Lanta. However, only a few travelers take the time to stop by to explore Koh Mook itself. The island is situated in the Andaman Sea just off the mainland of the Trang Province. If you want to experience a typical Thai village lifestyle, white beaches all by yourself and excellent snorkeling, you should spend some time on Koh Mook. You can easily get to Koh Mook from Koh Lanta. But remember that there is no ATM at the island, so bring enough cash. There is one shop, though that gives you the opportunity to buy “nothing” and give you the money in cash. However, they will charge at least a 5% commission. Take a guided trip to Lahu Hill Tribe village Lahu Hill Tribe village is a remote community located in Northern Thailand. To reach the village, you’ll will need the services of a local tour guide and walk around five hours from the small town of Pai. This is a multi-day hike, but the trip is well worth it. The best part of the tour was not just the journey getting there but you get to stay overnight with one of the families from the tribe. You sleep on mats on the floor and shared a simple meal with a local family upon arrival. A typical meal will be rice, vegetables, and a serving of freshly harvested fried bamboo worms (a delicacy in the region). There was no running water, no light, other than the faint gleam coming from the candles and headlamps yet the families offer wonderful friendly hospitality. Hikes to these hill tribe villages can be organized from a number of towns in Northern Thailand. However, be careful when selecting the tribe, you want to visit. There are many opportunities to visit “remote” communities from Chiang Mai but too many of these visits no longer offer truly authentic experiences. Head to the village of Pai instead, where you’ll be able to book a trip to more remote communities like the Lahu Hill Tribe village that are not yet spoiled by tourism. Pai which is around two hours north of Chiang Mai is also a wonderful place to stay and visit their popular craft market too. Of course, you can always stick with the hoards of tourists in Bangkok, but you will come back in a more relaxed mood by going off the normal tourist routes. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

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Indian businessman allegedly beaten by landlord in Pattaya An Indian restaurant owner filed a report to Pattaya police after allegedly getting beaten by a Thai landlord for falling behind on his rent. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267951-indian-businessman-allegedly-beaten-by-landlord-in-pattaya/