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Daily News Thai Capyion: Bangkok's CCTV Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek went on her page to inform the public in Bangkok how to get files from BMA CCTV cameras in the Thai capital. First people who are the victims of crime need to go to report matters to the police in the area where the crime occurred and get notice of the camera number and the times. Then they can make a request along with details of their Thai ID to cctv.bangkok.go.th or CCTVBANGKOK on the Line app, reported Daily News. Files can be obtained within 24 hours though there are restrictions on the number of cameras that can be accessed at one time (6) and a three hour time limit to video. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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

Clinic hit ten times in three months - it's in RTP chief Suwat's "Safety Zone" Sanook Thai Caption: They must make an appeal to the thieves Sanook reported that the owner of a beauty clinic in Muang district of Udon Thani is so fed up with repeated burglaries that they have put up a sign for the thieves begging for relief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266450-clinic-hit-ten-times-in-three-months-its-in-rtp-chief-suwats-safety-zone/

Sanook Thai Caption: They must make an appeal to the thieves Sanook reported that the owner of a beauty clinic in Muang district of Udon Thani is so fed up with repeated burglaries that they have put up a sign for the thieves begging for relief. "Please would you mind leaving the air-conditioners next time". The Phaya Clinic has been hit ten times in three months the latest being last week. This despite the fact that the shop is supposed to be under the protection of Royal Thai Police chief Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk's much vaunted Smart Safety Zone 4.0 crime busting system. Critics of the system have said it is little more than glorified CCTV rather than an innovation in community policing as claimed by the top brass. Nadol, 29, the owner has called the police multiple times but they have proven to be completely useless. They are even saying rude, facetious and unhelpful things according to the owner such as: ""Why do you keep calling us - are you a call center?" -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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

UPDATE: Points System For Traffic Offences Coming; But What About Enforcement? By Editor In early 2023, Thailand’s Royal Thai Police will launch a traffic points system aimed at improving driving discipline and to curb road accidents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/?do=findComment&comment=17490335

Points System For Traffic Offences Coming; But What About Enforcement? By Editor In early 2023, Thailand’s Royal Thai Police will launch a traffic points system aimed at improving driving discipline and to curb road accidents. Although efforts to improve Thailand’s horrendous road toll are to be applauded, there remains a need for the enforcement of traffic regulations, including the legal requirement for motor cycle riders to wear a helmet. Starting January 9th next year, every driver will be given 12 points, which will be reduced if they violate traffic rules, according to Highway Police Division chief Pol Maj Gen Ekkarat Limsangkat. He says ‘’disruptive driving behaviours’’, such as speeding, failing to stop at zebra crossings and not fastening a seatbelt, can lead to a one-point deduction. Two points will be taken away for running red lights or driving in the wrong direction on one-way streets, while three points will be taken away for illegal racing on public streets. Serious violations such as drunk driving carry a maximum penalty of four points. A driver who loses all 12 points will have their licence suspended for 90 days, and the deducted points will be restored 12 months after they are removed. Earlier this month, a new regulation resulting in an automatic 90-day suspension of driving licenses took effect. Such suspensions would apply for violations that pose a serious risk of danger to the public. This might be when violators attempt to flee after causing damage to others or public property during a road accident. Driving without a license could result in a three-month jail term and a fine of 10,000 baht. He also said that the prison term for repeat offenders caught driving under the influence has been increased to two years, with the fine raised from 50,000 baht to 100,000 baht. More details can be found at https://ptm.police.go.th/eTicket or via the government e-wallet application called Pao Tang, Pol Maj Gen Ekkarat said. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/07/points-system-for-traffic-offences-coming-but-what-about-enforcement/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-07-20 - 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!

Two engineers dead after accident in drain outside condo in Bang Na, Bangkok Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that three engineers were taken to hospitals plus a security man after an incident in a drain outside a condominium in the Bang Na area of Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266448-two-engineers-dead-after-accident-in-drain-outside-condo-in-bang-na-bangkok/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that three engineers were taken to hospitals plus a security man after an incident in a drain outside a condominium in the Bang Na area of Bangkok. The men were named as Direk, 37, Worawut, 23, Thossaphol ,26, all maintenance engineers at the condo plus security guard Sarima, 37. Thossaphol and Worawut have since died. The cause is believed to be electrocution followed by suffocation. The men were doing maintenance work in the drain outside the condo that is in the area of Wat Bang Na Nai in the Thai capital. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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 woman places second at Bodybuilding Championships - she's a former trolley dolly Sanook Thai Rep Caption: Former Air Hostess Sanook reported that Keeratiya Jansat or June won the silver medal at the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2022 held in the Maldives. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266447-thai-woman-places-second-at-bodybuilding-championships-shes-a-former-trolley-dolly/

Sanook Thai Rep Caption: Former Air Hostess Sanook reported that Keeratiya Jansat or June won the silver medal at the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2022 held in the Maldives. June, 31, got the prize in the under 155 cms women's category. She also got 4th in the 30-40 year age group prize for women. Sanook said she was an idol and role model who used to be an air hostess. The petite lady gravitated from an interest in exercise to bodybuilding and found herself among the best in Thailand and Asia. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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

Motorists beware! Points system in operation next year - lose all your points and licence suspended 3 months Picture: Daily News Pol Lt-Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat told Daily News about the new points deduction system for drivers and other issues related to serious infractions on the Thai Roads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/

Picture: Daily News Pol Lt-Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat told Daily News about the new points deduction system for drivers and other issues related to serious infractions on the Thai Roads. Drunk drivers will face two years in jail and fines of 50-100,000 baht fines on committing a second offence within two years of the first. Baseline fines are being changed from 1,000 baht to 4,000 baht from September. The issue of car seats and restraints for children under 6 is still being discussed. Regarding the points system drivers who lose all their points will have their licence suspended initially for 9 months. It comes in on January 9th 2023 when everyone will get 12 points. From one to four points can be deducted depending on the severity of the offence. It's one point for speeding, ignoring a Zebra crossing, not wearing a helmet or seatbelt or using a phone while driving. Two points is for going through red lights or going the wrong way. Three points is for street racers. Four points is for drunk drivers. After the 12 points are exhausted the driver is banned for three months and the points are only restored after one year. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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

Engineer turned baker: Danish expat swaps lucrative career for bakery in Hua Hin By Jonathan Fairfield Image: Patrick Jacobs Before the pandemic, life was very different for Danish expat Kjartan Hentze. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266442-engineer-turned-baker-danish-expat-swaps-lucrative-career-for-bakery-in-hua-hin/

Image: Patrick Jacobs By Jonathan Fairfield Before the pandemic, life was very different for Danish expat Kjartan Hentze. An experienced engineer of more than 20 years, Kjartan’s career working aboard fishing vessels took him all over the world. A chief engineer with the highest certifications in marine and electrical engineering, he has worked across South America, Africa, Scandinavia and Europe in challenging conditions and environments. Kjartan’s career and shift patterns – he often worked five weeks on and five weeks off – meant he was able to split his time between his work and Thailand. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/engineer-turned-baker-danish-expat-swaps-lucrative-career-for-bakery-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-07-20 - 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!

Big Joke involved as five charged for swindling 6 million baht from Brit in exchange for freedom Picture: Thai Rath Five people - including the chief of police in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand are facing charges of collusion to commit fraud. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266441-big-joke-involved-as-five-charged-for-swindling-6-million-baht-from-brit-in-exchange-for-freedom/

Picture: Thai Rath Five people - including the chief of police in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand are facing charges of collusion to commit fraud. It is alleged that a British man in detention paid 6 million baht in exchange for his freedom - but he remains in the custody of the immigration police. Ritesh Patel, 39, was arrested at the end of June with a fake British passport. It was discovered he was wanted in the UK and by Interpol on drugs charges. Phone calls and bank transfers were allegedly made to secure his release for 6 million baht. Pol Maj-Gen Surachate Hakpan, a senior assistant commander of the RTP known as Big Joke - told Thai Rath that Pol Col Ramet Kaewsungnoen was one of those arrested. There are four others in the alleged plot, all civilians. Ramet reportedly used the name of Surachate to try and persuade immigration to release the suspect. Surachate was once the chief of immigration. A woman called Thirawan initially tried to get bail for the Briton who later sought help from a man called Thanawat who promised a connection to Ramet who was a former classmate of Surachate in intake 47 at the police academy. It was mentioned that 6 million baht must be paid for the release of the suspect from a Bang Khen detention center. Thirawan filed a complaint after the money was paid and the supect had not been released. The 6 million baht has been found to have been remitted to third party accounts before it found its way into the policeman's and his family's accounts as well as that of co-conspirators, police allege. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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

Thaksin warns of ‘Bangkok model’ in next elections, questions planned foreign land buying law being considered by Prayut By Pitchayapa Phiwpong Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to warn the government of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-ocha, that the incumbent Premier should be wary of the changing tides in the general public’s sentiment and that Prayut’s days in office are numbered. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266432-thaksin-warns-of-‘bangkok-model’-in-next-elections-questions-planned-foreign-land-buying-law-being-considered-by-prayut/

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to warn the government of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-ocha, that the incumbent Premier should be wary of the changing tides in the general public’s sentiment and that Prayut’s days in office are numbered. “I would like to warn that the next elections could be like what happened in Bangkok,” Thaksin said in a late-night talk on Clubhouse. Thaksin, who undertakes his bi-weekly talk came out to say that some businessmen he has met with told him that they have offered the incumbent government of Bangkok – Chadchart Sittipunt, lots of money for his campaign but Chadchart had refused saying that these businessmen could keep the money and if and when the need arises, he would tap into these funds, but Chadchart never tapped those funds. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41944/thaksin-warns-of-bangkok-model-in-next-elections-questions-planned-foreign-land-buying-law-being-considered-by-prayut/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-20 - 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!

Father takes student out of northern Thai school after she sells marijuana - MP involved, parents furious Picture: Thai Rath A drama has developed at a school in northern Thailand where it was admitted that a 6th form pupil was selling weed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266430-father-takes-student-out-of-northern-thai-school-after-she-sells-marijuana-mp-involved-parents-furious/

Picture: Thai Rath A drama has developed at a school in northern Thailand where it was admitted that a 6th form pupil was selling weed. Smoking of the now decriminalized drug was going on so much at the Hang Chat Witthaya School - that has 500 students - that parents went to Pheu Thai MP for the area Phairoj Losunthorn. Thai Rath said that students were smoking all day and lethargic, forgetting their studies. On Tuesday the director of the school Jaichai Punnapong said that the M6 girl had sold loose weed to others at the school then switched to extracts. There were bag checks being done at the flagpole each morning but some weed was slipping through. The student involved was warned that ganja was not allowed on school premises but this fell on deaf ears. The father has now removed the girl from the school and is seeking to continue her education elsewhere. People are calling for the committee formulating laws to hurry up. The law was changed on June 9th but there are rules in place to stop anyone under 20 buying marijuana products in Thailand and it is banned in all schools. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-19 - 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! 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 - Wednesday July 20 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266429-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-july-20-2022/

Listen to the news: On the first day of a no-confidence debate against him and 10 other cabinet members, Prime minister Prayut sarcastically challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring back their so-called de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra from self-exile in Dubai during a heated debate yesterday. Thaksins daughter Paethong-tarn Shinawatra will likely be named as Pheu Thai Party’s candidate ahead of elections due to be held next year., Five people have been charged with defrauding 6 million baht from a British man in exchange for freeing him from an immigration detention center. The unnamed British man was the subject of an Interpol red notice which led to his detention, a court then refused bail. Pol Lt Gen Sura-chate said One police officer and 4 others have been charged with colluding to commit fraud. Police plan to launch a road traffic points and ticketing system. Drivers will start with 12 points which will be reduced if they are caught committing an offense such as speeding or running a red light. The system is due to start in January. The minister of transport says Bangkok will see up to 1,000 new electric buses on the streets by the end of the year. Most will be operated by private companies starting in November, Bangkok buses could be carrying around a million passengers a day by the new year. 2 million amphetamine tablets, were found after police gave chase to a Honda car and a pickup truck that refused to stop on the border with Prachuap and Chumphon, police finally blocked the road, where the driver attempted to escape, the 27 year old driver was arrested and admitted delivering drugs on 2 previous occasions for 40 thousand baht a trip. The department of transport has approved the construction of a bridge to link Kho Samui to the mainland in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The Khanom Toll bridge will be 17 kilometers long and cost an estimated 25 billion baht. Region: China will host the 2022 Asian Games next year 2023, the games were postponed due to COVID-19. Next years Games will be held in Hangzhou in September. Bright with cloud and thundery showers this afternoon Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 32C Bangkok: Sunny, partly cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 33C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly cloudy with showers this afternoon 31C Phuket and the South: Bright partly cloudy with showers 30C Hua Hin: A bright start becoming cloudy for most of the day with with heavy rain 31C 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 2022-07-20 - 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 - Wednesday 20 July by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266420-world-sports-news-wednesday-20-july-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Transfer News - Bayern Munich have signed the Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus on a five-year contract in a deal worth 77m euros. De Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax in July 2019 and spent the last three seasons with Juve. English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence in a deal worth up to £20m. The England Under-21 player, who is 21, has signed a five-year deal. Arsenal have agreed a £32m deal with Manchester City to sign Ukranian Oleksandr Zinchenko. The midfielder, who has played many games at left-back for the Blues, was one of Pep Guardiola's first signings as City coach in 2016. Glasgow Rangers have completed the signing of central defender Ben Davies from Liverpool on a four-year deal. The fee for the 26-year-old is undisclosed but is thought to involve an initial payment of £3m with £1m in add-ons. Davies joined Liverpool from Preston in February 2021 but did not make a first-team appearance. Tennis - Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has criticised her country's attitude to homosexuality after coming out as gay and also called for an end to the war in Ukraine. Kasatkina, the world number 12, reached the French Open semi-finals last month. Homosexuality is not illegal in Russia but the spreading of "gay propaganda" amongst minors is prohibited and homophobia is widespread. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-07-20 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!