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Forager finds corpse hanging from Bo Tree - but rescue teams fail to find it despite 3 hour search Picture: 77kaoded A forager called Sanam told 77kaoded that he saw a corpse propped up against a Bo Tree on a deserted mountain in Ratchaburi, south central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265648-forager-finds-corpse-hanging-from-bo-tree-but-rescue-teams-fail-to-find-it-despite-3-hour-search/

Picture: 77kaoded A forager called Sanam told 77kaoded that he saw a corpse propped up against a Bo Tree on a deserted mountain in Ratchaburi, south central Thailand. The dead body had a rope around its neck. That was enough for Sanam to flee down the mountain in terror and report his find to a phu yai ban (local official) in Thammasen sub-district who contacted the police and rescue services. It was a densely forested area and the rescuers split up into three teams to conduct the search. There were many Bo Trees to examine and at one point one team detected the smell of putrefaction but found no body. They walked for many kilometers. One team was scared witless when a snake appeared and they ran away in fear. The rescue was further hampered by the lack of mobile phone coverage. As dusk fell after a three hour search, and with the teams having no lighting gear, they decided to give up the search for the day. Consequently the hanging corpse remains on the mountain for at least another day. Khao Din police were involved in the rescue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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

Suvarnabhumi Airport ready for long weekend holidays - Asarnha Bucha and Buddist Lent 77kaoded Thai Caption: Suvarnabhumi - Ready for long weekend passengers 77kaoded reported that officials at Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi were ready for the upcoming holidays - a five day break for many including school children. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265646-suvarnabhumi-airport-ready-for-long-weekend-holidays-asarnha-bucha-and-buddist-lent/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Suvarnabhumi - Ready for long weekend passengers 77kaoded reported that officials at Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi were ready for the upcoming holidays - a five day break for many including school children. Tomorrow is the Buddhist holiday Asarnha Bucha, Thursday is the start of Buddhist Lent, Friday is a special holiday for many and then there is the weekend. The long holiday was made to boost the economy post pandemic. The media said that the airport was expecting 90,000 passengers. Director Kittipong Kittikhajorn said that this included domestic and international travellers on 580 flights. He said that the Airline Operator's Committee had been working with his teams to ensure they were all ready for the anticipated crowds. Some 318 counters will be in use along with 196 self-service check-in machines and 42 common use bag-drop machines, items being used by many airlines these days. He promised a full compliment of staff on duty to help passenger convenience. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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 Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded

Uni student killed as he and friend hit by 22 wheel truck in NE - police suspect "lap nai" or microsleep Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that police and rescue services in Muang district of Nakhon Phanom in Thailand's north eastern region were called after a 22 wheel truck went into the back of two university students on a motorcycle. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265643-uni-student-killed-as-he-and-friend-hit-by-22-wheel-truck-in-ne-police-suspect-lap-nai-or-microsleep/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that police and rescue services in Muang district of Nakhon Phanom in Thailand's north eastern region were called after a 22 wheel truck went into the back of two university students on a motorcycle. It happened on Route 212 in Tha Khor sub-district. They found a motorcycle under the back wheel of the truck (that had Evergreen on the side). Thanawut, 20, the driver of the motorcycle was dead at the scene. His friend Yossaphon had two broken legs and was in a grievous condition. The driver of the truck that had veered to the side of the road dragging the students into a high voltage pole was also injured. He was named as 33 year old Kittisak. He suffered chest and hip injuries. Both the injured were ferried to Nakhon Phanom hospital. Sommai said she had looked after the diseased since he was a one year old. His mother had died and he had a foreign father. She was overcome with grief and unable to deal with the owners of the truck as yet. They had offered compensation and help. She said Thanawut was like her own son and he usually lived in halls coming home at weekends and holidays. file photo Police said that the trucker had driven from the north of Thailand and they believe he was overtired and suffered a microsleep known as lap nai in Thai. Signs are up all over the kingdom warning of the condition. They plan to talk to the driver again after he has recovered from his injuries. He will likely be prosecuted. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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

Pattaya: Cyber cops raid gang's 14 call centers in Chonburi - have YOU received automated calls? Daily News Thai Caption: Call center HQs raided Daily News reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops or technology police along with AIS raided 14 places in Chonburi province making arrests and evidence seizures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265641-pattaya-cyber-cops-raid-gangs-14-call-centers-in-chonburi-have-you-received-automated-calls/

Daily News Thai Caption: Call center HQs raided Daily News reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops or technology police along with AIS raided 14 places in Chonburi province making arrests and evidence seizures. It involved the use of automated IP BPX (Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange) machines. The raids were mostly in 16 rooms in Bang Lamung, Pattaya. Seized were 101 IP BPX machines, wi-fi routers and one arrest was made of a manager who was charged with fraud and computer crime that would likely result in the public being defrauded. Picture: Daily News This latest move followed eight earlier raids in Bangkok on July 6th in Bang Na, Huay Khwang and Ladprao where IP PBX devices used to defraud the public were also seized. This led to further investigations with AIS over signals and led them to Pattaya. The 101 machines seized can make automated calls amounting to almost 50 million a month. It is likely that many of our readers have received such calls, notes ASEAN NOW. They often start with a Thai message saying "You have been named in a criminal case..." We advise you to put the phone down immediately -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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

Religious holidays bring two day alcohol ban this week By Online Reporter File photo Major religious holidays taking place this week will see a two day ban on the sale of alcohol across Thailand, including in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265639-religious-holidays-bring-two-day-alcohol-ban-this-week/

File photo By Online Reporter Major religious holidays taking place this week will see a two day ban on the sale of alcohol across Thailand, including in Hua Hin. The two day ban will be in place on Wednesday (July 13) and Thursday (July 14) and will begin from midnight tonight through to midnight on Thursday. The ban is in light of the celebration of two auspicious Buddhist holidays: Asanha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa, or Buddhist Lent. Because both days are major holidays in the Buddhist calendar, the sale of alcohol is prohibited at all bars, restaurants, hotels, convenience stores and supermarkets. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/religious-holidays-bring-two-day-alcohol-ban-this-week/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-07-12 - 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!

Isaan farmer pays 3.9 million baht dowry - for a BUFFALO! Would you!? Picture: E-jan E-jan reported from the north east of Thailand where a well known farm owner has paid a 3.9 million baht dowry for a male buffalo. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265638-isaan-farmer-pays-39-million-baht-dowry-for-a-buffalo-would-you/

Picture: E-jan E-jan reported from the north east of Thailand where a well known farm owner has paid a 3.9 million baht dowry for a male buffalo. In a ceremony with some trappings of a wedding "Jao Bunterm" aged 22 months was handed over to Suphachai Winitphol, or Sia Noi, the owner of Hiso Farm in Korat. The procession for luck started in Khok Sawang village and ended up at Piam Chai Farm in Khon Kaen. The dowry was in great wads of 1,000 baht notes tied in purple ribbon an an ornamental golden tray. Picture: E-jan Sia Noi explained that Bunterm was worth every baht as he was a load of lovely bull. He has big legs and great features and comes from a good family. He'll make great breeding stock. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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 Picture: E-jan

Thai mother sold her daughter for sexual molestation for 3,000 baht - she took a video and that's what trapped her Picture: Thai Rath Before human trafficking police arrived Thai Rath managed to interview a Saraburi mother who sold her nine year old daughter for a sex molestation session with a man for 3,000 baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265633-thai-mother-sold-her-daughter-for-sexual-molestation-for-3000-baht-she-took-a-video-and-thats-what-trapped-her/

Picture: Thai Rath Before human trafficking police arrived Thai Rath managed to interview a Saraburi mother who sold her nine year old daughter for a sex molestation session with a man for 3,000 baht. In addition she filmed the session making a further few baht. This ended up on social media being viewed by netizens and has now resulted in her arrest. Reporters went to a house in the Don Phut police jurisdiction where they interviewed "A", aged 26 the mother of "B", now 10. She said a man contacted her on Facebook early last year and offered to pay money to do things with her daughter at a hotel in Nakhon Pathom. She filmed the illegal sex acts herself and never thought it would get out into the public domain and wondered how that happened. It was meant to be just for the man and he gave her 500-800 baht extra. She said she only did this once. She claimed she was poor and had no money and now says she won't do it again. She recognises now that what she did was wrong. Facing expected human trafficking charges she won't get the chance, notes ASEAN NOW. She is likely to be imprisoned for a very long time. Online condemnation was swift and damning. At 8.20pm last night Thailand's anti-human trafficking police, Don Phut cops, provincial police, tech police and social services descended on the house and took "A" away. It was unclear what happened to "B". "A" was interrogated at the local police station for two hours. "C" - the stepfather - said that he had known "A" for 5-6 years and looked after her two children as his own. On the day in question he said that he had driven his wife to Nakhon Pathom. She left him at a department store saying that she had something to do with the nine year old child. He thought nothing of it and on their return his stepdaughter was fine and went to school as normal. It appears they were picked up by the man who took mother and daughter to the hotel for the molestation and video. He said that the children called him "Pa" or dad and he loved them as his own. He said he was an electrical meter checker and he earned plenty of money to take care of the family. This perhaps is the most damning comment of all coming as it does after the mother's claims of poverty as a reason for selling her daughter, notes ASEAN NOW. More on this disturbing case as we hear of it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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 crypto market feels the pains of global meltdown By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Cryptocurrency trading in Thailand has followed global trends and witnessed a steep plunge, as investors sell off financial assets, including equities and bonds. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265630-thai-crypto-market-feels-the-pains-of-global-meltdown/

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk Cryptocurrency trading in Thailand has followed global trends and witnessed a steep plunge, as investors sell off financial assets, including equities and bonds. With many countries bogged down by high inflation, forcing an increase in interest rates, fears of a global recession have escalated sell-offs in markets. Cryptocurrency trading was hit the hardest due to generally unfavorable market conditions and its own unique troubles. The unfolding crisis has led to the rapid unraveling of the murky business of the crypto industry, leading to bankruptcies and allegations of fraud. The negative news is not a good sign for investment in Thailand’s market too. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-crypto-market-feels-the-pains-of-global-meltdown/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-12 - 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!

Fans of Liverpool/Utd furious: Early ticket holders paid double, criticism of shambles "years in the making" Picture: Thai Rath It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265625-fans-of-liverpoolutd-furious-early-ticket-holders-paid-double-criticism-of-shambles-years-in-the-making/

Picture: Thai Rath It should have been a proud occasion for Thailand - the first ever meeting of two legends of English football on Thai soil. But the much vaunted "Big Match" between Liverpool and Manchester United that kicks off today has descended into shambles. This after "The Match Bangkok Century Cup 2022" had been planned for years. Thai Rath reported that the latest drama surrounding the event - and there have already been many - was that tickets were being sold yesterday outside Rajamangala stadium for half price. This was making those who had paid early bird prices furious. Tickets for 7,000 baht were going for 3,500 baht, 14,000 for 7,000 and 15,000 for 7,500 baht. The media said that "Reds Fans" were terribly disappointed before a ball had even been kicked. Many were complaining that the match was on a weekday and not the weekend, superstar Christiano Ronaldo, United's number 7, was not coming and now the 50% discount that was a real kick in the teeth for those that paid the full price. Many wondered how an event planned for several years could be such a shambles. However, when the media went to the stadium they found no tickets being sold at all - the booths had been hurriedly cleared away. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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 - Tuesday July 12 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265623-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-july-12-2022/

Listen to the news: Health authorities say the number of Covid 19 cases is likely to escalate over the holidays, this after the number of patients with inflammation of the lungs rose in the last few days. The number of fatalities has increased slightly during this period. The Move Forward Party and Progressive Movement Group submitted the an 80,000 signature petition of people across the country. With the aim to establish local autonomy in all provinces of the country. They claim it’s time that provincial and local authorities be decentralised from Bangkok once and for all for the sake of truly democratic rule. The deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth and an official at a Shelter for Children and Families in Surat Thani, gave themselves up to police yesterday, both are suspected of being involved in sex trafficking of children. Police raided 18 locations across Surat Thani last year, several officials, soldiers, teachers and doctors in the area have been implicated in the case since then, most of the victims were young teenagers. 89 Thai’s working at four big call scam centers have been arrested by Cambodian police and will be returned to Thailand then prosecuted. The two countries signed a Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding on the suppression of call center and cybercrime networks yesterday. Region: China: Members of a "criminal gang" accused of taking control of local banks have been arrested in central China, following rare protests and violent clashes between customers and authorities over alleged financial corruption. Protesters called on the central government to "give severe punishment" to those responsible Cloudy with Thunderstorms … Chiang Mai: bright becoming cloudy with thunderstorms 33C Bangkok: Cloudy with thundershowers 30C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thunderstorms 29C Phuket and the South: Windy with thunderstorms 29C Hua Hin: Cloudy with some rain clearing up this afternoon, 29C Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy.

Customer moans after getting old plastic bowl for her food delivery - netizens' reaction mixed Daily News Thai Caption: Jap chai was the reason Daily News reported on the latest online "drama" after a female customer went on a Facebook page that translates as "We are the customers". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265621-customer-moans-after-getting-old-plastic-bowl-for-her-food-delivery-netizens-reaction-mixed/

Daily News Thai Caption: Jap chai was the reason Daily News reported on the latest online "drama" after a female customer went on a Facebook page that translates as "We are the customers". Comment was rife on the story after the woman explained how she had ordered the mixed vegetable dish jap chai and asked for a bowl too. They sent an old plastic bowl that had been used before, not a new one. She asked other netizens what they thought. She said she couldn't accept that. Though she acknowledged that the food was only ten baht for the dish in a plastic bag with ten baht extra for rice. She said it was 2 am and nothing else was available. She felt that she should have been given a new bowl having asked for one. If they had sent nothing at all she would have been ok with that. At the least the "rider" (delivery guy) should have been told and explained. She accepted that times were tough and overheads high. Onliners were split in their opinions, said Daily News. Half said she was right but the other half criticized her for being picky. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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

Thailand marks 25 years since Jomtien hotel fire that killed 81 - exits locked, stairwells blocked, sprinklers not working Daily News Thai Caption: 25 years since the tragedy Daily News reported that the Facebook page of Boran Naan Maa marked the 25th anniversary of the fire at Royal Jomtien Resort in Pattaya that killed 81 guests and injured 74. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265620-thailand-marks-25-years-since-jomtien-hotel-fire-that-killed-81-exits-locked-stairwells-blocked-sprinklers-not-working/

Daily News Thai Caption: 25 years since the tragedy Daily News reported that the Facebook page of Boran Naan Maa marked the 25th anniversary of the fire at Royal Jomtien Resort in Pattaya that killed 81 guests and injured 74. Information elsewhere varied. There were 800 people staying at the luxury hotel, many for a seminar but many died because of locked fire exits. Many jumped to their deaths. Sprinkler systems didn't work. Fire hoses could only reach to the 10th floor yet the fire spread to the 16th floor of the 17 story four star hotel. Everything appeared normal on July 11th 1997 as staff in the ground floor kitchens put away the breakfast service. But a gas appliance was not closed properly and there was a leak. When the smell of the gas was noticed the problem was compounded by the valve being opened rather than shut creating a worse leak. The gas ignited from stoves being used to cook. The fire quickly spread to the 2nd and 3rd floors including the seminar room. Within two hours it was raging on the 16th floor. Picture: Daily News The alarm system and pump that worked the sprinklers were not working. There was widespread panic. People trying to escape down the stairwells found exits locked and blocked with things like chairs and other items. The hotel was using the stairs to store stuff. Most of the people died in this way. Others were seen desperately waving for help from windows as smoke filled their rooms. Some unable to breathe jumped to their deaths. Picture: Daily News Fire trucks attending the fire could only use hoses up to the 10th floor, reported the Facebook site. ASEAN NOW notes that details on the Wikipedia page vary suggesting that 91 people died from burns, asphyxiation and thermal trauma. It says 63 were injured. Six Hungarians, three South Koreans and one Belgian were among the dead including dozens of hotel employees, conference attendees and tourists. "The practice of locking emergency exit doors to prevent guests from leaving without paying their bills greatly increased the number of casualties" says Wiki. Picture: Daily News The managing director and president of the majority shareholder in the hotel were later charged. The hotel since changed its name to Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel, added Wiki. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-12 - 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 Picture: Daily News