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Listen to the news: A leading University professor warned that flooding over the next three months will be as severe as in 2011, with water levels expected to reach a depth of at least one meter. Global experts expect the Thai Capital will sink completely by the year 2100. However Bangkok's governor Chad-chart Sittipunt says he is optimistic he can make Bangkok one of the world's 50 most liveable cities in the next five years. A Thai woman filed a complaint with police about being tricked into working for a romance scam in the Philippines, she said she was handcuffed and beaten, had electric shocks and was waterboarded, she was released after paying 100,000 baht. The 28 year old said she was offered a job to talk with clients about crypto currencies but found around 40 other thai and other nationals being detained by guards and a chinese employer. The woman eventually managed to contact the Thai Ambassador who managed to free the remaining captives. Doctors are trying to determine whether the hair loss of a nine-year-old girl is linked to two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the disease itself or another cause.. The girl and her family all caught covid, since then she began to lose her hair. The department of health aims to vaccinate a further 5 million youngsters aged 5 to 11 most of which have received just one jab. Three drug couriers were arrested and 2 million speed pills seized after a 70-kilometre car chase in Surat Thani. Police followed a toyota fortuner that appeared to be heavily loaded, the toyota took a turn down a dead end road where police eventually arrested 2 men and a woman and found the speed pills. Region: Malaysia: A court is due to give it’s verdict on whether the wife of former Malaysia prime minister Najib Razak, is guilty of seeking bribes just days after her husband was jailed for corruption. Najibs wife, faced criticism for her lavish lifestyle, both are at the center of a wide-ranging crackdown on corruption. Chiang Mai: Bright but cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 31C Bangkok: Bright but cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 33C Pattaya and SE: Sunny partly cloudy DRY 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny partly cloudy DRY 31C Hua Hin: A fine day some cloud rain likely this afternoon 32C Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-09-01 - 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!

Dozens of Thai victims of Chinese romance scam gang in Philippines - three helped who were attacked Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a group of several dozen Thai people who were conned into going to work in the Philippines. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270603-dozens-of-thai-victims-of-chinese-romance-scam-gang-in-philippines-three-helped-who-were-attacked/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a group of several dozen Thai people who were conned into going to work in the Philippines. Instead of the promised work promoting crypto currency a Chinese gang demanded they operate a so-called romance scam. Their phones were taken from them. Eleven people wanted out but were chained up, hit with a chair until unconscious, assaulted and submerged in water and ordered to pay 100,000 baht for their release. Others even had sex clips taken in order to blackmail them. Eight decided to contact relatives and come up with the 100K for their release. Three others were helped by the Sai Mai Tong Rort community organisation headed by Ekkaphop Luangprasert in Bangkok and two more were assisted by the Paveena Hongsakul foundation in Pathum Thani. Ekkaphop took one 26 year old Thai woman to the ATPD (anti human trafficking force) yesterday. Representations are being made to the justice ministry today in a bid to help around 40 people who are stuck in Manila after going along with the gang's demands. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-01 - 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

Twenty eight Cambodian workers escape major injury after scaffolding collapse in Bangkok Thai Rath reported that scaffolding at a construction site on a 6 story building in Bangkok last night collapsed throwing 28 Cambodian men and women to the ground. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270602-twenty-eight-cambodian-workers-escape-major-injury-after-scaffolding-collapse-in-bangkok/

Thai Rath reported that scaffolding at a construction site on a 6 story building in Bangkok last night collapsed throwing 28 Cambodian men and women to the ground. Three people were treated by Poh Teck Tung foundation for minor bruising with no one requiring hospital treatment. Bangpongpang police had been called to Sathupradit Soi 31 in Chong Nonsi just after 9pm. The collapse of the metal scaffolding occurred during the lifting of cement to the third floor, the first two floors of the building were finished. It happened at the B.A.P.S. or Swaminarayan foundation in the middle of the soi. An initial investigation suggested that the scaffolding was unable to bear the weight after subsidence caused by heavy rain. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-01 - 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 - Thursday 1 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270598-world-sports-news-thursday-1-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In the English Premier League top of the table Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1, Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick in as many games as rampant Manchester City outclassed newly-promoted Nottingham Forest 6-0 and Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Anfield. In the London derby West Ham and Tottenham drew 1-1 and Bournemouth and Wolves drew 0-0. American investment group RedBird Capital has completed a deal to buy AC Milan from Elliott Advisors. The deal values AC Milan, current Serie A champions, at 1.2bn euros. In last night's Italian league action highlights included Juventus beating Spezia 2-0, Napoli and Lecce drawing 1-1 and that was the same score between Sampdoria and Lazio. In France Paris St-Germain maintained their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season under new boss Christophe Galtier with a comfortable victory 3-0 at Toulouse. English Premier League side Chelsea have signed French centre-back Wesley Fofana from Leicester City on a seven-year deal for £70m plus add-ons.The French Under-21 international joined Leicester from French side Saint-Etienne two years ago and has since made 37 Premier League appearances. Tennis - World number three Maria Sakkari was knocked out of the US Open in the second round beaten by China's Wang Xiyu 3-6 7-5 7-5 but Andy Murray reached the US Open third round for the first time since 2016 beating Emilio Nava 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 . Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-01 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!

Indian tourist says he had wallet with 12,000 baht and a credit card pickpocketed by transgender individuals in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist has told police and media that he had a wallet with 12,000 baht in cash and a credit card pickpocketed by two transgender individuals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270595-indian-tourist-says-he-had-wallet-with-12000-baht-and-a-credit-card-pickpocketed-by-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist has told police and media that he had a wallet with 12,000 baht in cash and a credit card pickpocketed by two transgender individuals. Mr. Vishal Vajbhaw, a 33-year-old Indian tourist, reported his plight to Pol. Capt. Chanan Kesornbua at the Pattaya Police Station around 1:00 AM today, August 31st, regarding his stolen cash and credit card. However, when Mr. Vishal reached into his pocket, he found that his wallet, which he said contained 12,000 baht in cash and a credit card had disappeared. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/31/indian-tourist-says-he-had-wallet-with-12000-baht-and-a-credit-card-pickpocketed-by-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-01 - 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!

Phuket City fights against mosquito illnesses like dengue fever By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket City is fighting back against mosquito carried illnesses including dengue fever. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270594-phuket-city-fights-against-mosquito-illnesses-like-dengue-fever/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket City is fighting back against mosquito carried illnesses including dengue fever. This week the Public Health and Environmental Division of the Phuket City Municipality rolled out its campaign to contain the spread of dengue fever. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/31/phuket-city-fights-against-mosquito-illnesses-like-dengue-fever/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-01 - 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!

Nine-year-old in Phuket claims to suffer sustained severe hair loss after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, Public Health office says not to jump to conclusions By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A nine-year-old girl in Thalang has sustained severe hair loss after receiving a second Covid-19 vaccine two months ago and her family and the girl blame it on the vaccine. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270593-nine-year-old-in-phuket-claims-to-suffer-sustained-severe-hair-loss-after-receiving-a-covid-19-vaccine-public-health-office-says-not-to-jump-to-conclusions/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A nine-year-old girl in Thalang has sustained severe hair loss after receiving a second Covid-19 vaccine two months ago and her family and the girl blame it on the vaccine. Her mother, Mrs. Jeeranan, whose last name was withheld to protect the identity of the child, told the Phuket Express, “My daughter likes to play sports. She is healthy. About two months ago she received a second dose of a Covid -19 vaccine before her hair started to fallout. She was infected with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine too.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/31/nine-year-old-in-phuket-claims-to-suffer-sustained-severe-hair-loss-after-receiving-a-covid-19-vaccine-public-health-office-says-not-to-jump-to-conclusions/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-01 - 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 has seen over 73 billion Baht and over 3,000 jobs from foreign investments so far in 2022 By Buranond Kijwatanachai Thailand has drawn in over 70 billion Baht in foreign investments so far in 2022 with Japan, China, and Singapore as the biggest investors while these investments have generated about 3,308 new jobs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270592-thailand-has-seen-over-73-billion-baht-and-over-3000-jobs-from-foreign-investments-so-far-in-2022/

By Buranond Kijwatanachai Thailand has drawn in over 70 billion Baht in foreign investments so far in 2022 with Japan, China, and Singapore as the biggest investors while these investments have generated about 3,308 new jobs. Sinit Lertkrai, the Deputy Minister of Commerce, revealed that a total of 323 investors have put money into the Thai economy in the first 7 months of 2022. “July 2022 alone saw 39 investors put money into Thai businesses,” the deputy minister said. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/43585/thailand-has-seen-over-73-billion-baht-and-over-3000-jobs-from-foreign-investments-so-far-in-2022/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-01 - 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’s economy continued to recover in July, albeit at a slower pace, central bank data shows By Erich Parpart The Thai Economy continued to recover in July but at a slower pace because of the slowdown in domestic consumption from a higher cost of living coupled with drops in private investment, exports and public spending when compared to the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270591-thailand’s-economy-continued-to-recover-in-july-albeit-at-a-slower-pace-central-bank-data-shows/

By Erich Parpart The Thai Economy continued to recover in July but at a slower pace because of the slowdown in domestic consumption from a higher cost of living coupled with drops in private investment, exports and public spending when compared to the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said. However, the service sector continued to improve from increases in foreign tourists, manufacturing production also improved from more supply. “Indicators of private consumption and private investment declined slightly after accelerating in the preceding periods while higher living costs are also adding pressure on consumption while exports also declined in line with lower trading partners’ demand,” said Chayawadee Chai-Anant, senior director of the economic and policy department at the BoT. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/43590/thailands-economy-continued-to-recover-in-july-albeit-at-a-slower-pace-central-bank-data-shows/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-01 - 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!

Anutin, Anupong Pay Surprise Visit To Defence Ministry HQ, Hold Chit Chat With Prayut By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next to the Constitutional Court logo. Photo: Matichon DEPUTY PRIME Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda yesterday (August 31) paid a surprise visit to the Ministry of Defence headquarters only to chit chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who is currently stopped by court from performing as head of government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270590-anutin-anupong-pay-surprise-visit-to-defence-ministry-hq-hold-chit-chat-with-prayut/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next to the Constitutional Court logo. Photo: Matichon By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda yesterday (August 31) paid a surprise visit to the Ministry of Defence headquarters only to chit chat with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who is currently stopped by court from performing as head of government. The trio held the informal talk among themselves and lunched together at the Ministry of Defence headquarters where Prayut has visited in his concurrent capacity as defence minister whilst being suspended at the order of the Constitutional Court from performing his prime-ministerial duties pending a court ruling on his eight-year tenure maximumly provided by law. Prayut has not visited Government House to join others in weekly cabinet meetings and only attended them in video conference mode since he was ordered by court last week to stop performing as head of government. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/31/anutin-anupong-pay-surprise-visit-to-defence-ministry-hq-hold-chit-chat-with-prayut/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-01 - 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’s once mighty foreign tourism industry lastingly damaged with lower spends and numbers by Joseph O' Connor (Left) French Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire told a press conference in Paris this week that tourist spending in July and August nationally was 22% ahead of the level seen in 2019 and that foreign visitor numbers had already returned to 2019 levels. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270589-thailand’s-once-mighty-foreign-tourism-industry-lastingly-damaged-with-lower-spends-and-numbers/

(Left) French Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire told a press conference in Paris this week that tourist spending in July and August nationally was 22% ahead of the level seen in 2019 and that foreign visitor numbers had already returned to 2019 levels. The situation is in marked contrast to Thailand where government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek emphasised that the country’s target in 2022 for foreign tourist numbers was 25% of the number seen in 2019 with figures released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showing that from January to the end August 2022, the spend per foreign tourist was down by at least 11.5%. The situation raises disturbing questions about the setback suffered by the kingdom’s foreign tourism sector since 2020. by Joseph O' Connor Figures this week from Paris show a French foreign tourist industry achieving revenues nationally at 22% ahead of figures for 2019 while Thailand will be aiming to achieve, at best, only 33% of the numbers seen three years ago or a 67% loss. This news must be disturbing for the sector in Thailand and raises questions about the permanent damage inflicted on the Thai industry since 2020. Thailand’s foreign tourism sector appears to have suffered permanent damage due to the country’s emergency since 2020 with projected visitor numbers and a foreign tourism revenue stream this year which will be between 65% and 75% lower than that seen in 2019. The situation is in marked contrast to France which recorded bumper visitor numbers in July and August with expenditure in hotels up 22% on 2019 figures. On Tuesday, executives at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) talked up the possibility of targeting wealthy Indian families to come to Thailand to celebrate wedding events as the kingdom approaches the high season for the foreign tourism sector which begins in October. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/08/31/thailand-tourism-industry-damaged-contrast-to-france/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-09-01 - 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!

Should the Thai government ban mobile use for motorcyclists? OPINION File photo for reference only Many of you read the report this week of a distraught father who lost his 14-year-old daughter in a motorbike accident. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270588-should-the-thai-government-ban-mobile-use-for-motorcyclists/

File photo for reference only OPINION Many of you read the report this week of a distraught father who lost his 14-year-old daughter in a motorbike accident. He told reporters that he got a call every parent dreaded that his only daughter was dead - hit head-on by a pick-up truck. She wasn't going in the direction of the school. She was off to pick up a friend. The driver of the Nissan Navaro said he saw her on the phone coming toward him. He braked coming to a halt, but she rode into his lane on the two-lane road and collided head on. The accident happened at the Udon Thani to Nong Saeng Ban Lupwai Road in Muang district of Udon Thani. The pick-up had severe damage to the front and the young lady's red Honda Wave was nearby on the ground. The driver said he was delivering jelly to Nong Saeng when he saw the teen on the phone coming toward him. A public health volunteer said this showed the danger of looking at phones while on motorcycles. Such behavior breaks concentration, they said. Police are investigating the cause of the accident. File photo for reference only Mobiles and Motorbikes go together The bottom line is this is a regular occurrence as many motorcyclists automatically look at their mobiles, especially at the traffic lights and continue texting often while in motion. Go back a couple of decades and we did not have this problem, as there were no mobiles around. The fact that in this case, the girl was underage is another issue. However after this tragedy, surely now is the time for the Thais roads minister to officially ban the use of mobile phones for drivers and passengers on motorbikes across Thailand. Perhaps the best deterrent would be for the police to confiscate the phone for three days on the first occasion, and then if they are caught a second time, they pay a fine and their phone is taken away for a week. Knowing how addicted Thais are to Line, Facebook and Tik Tok, this new regulation should have the desired effect. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-01 - 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

Snooker: World Six Reds Championships in Bangkok postponed Nutcharat "Mink" Wongharuthai and Wendy Jans//File photo Thai snooker superstar Nutcharat Wongharuthai - known by her nickname of Mink - has won the Women's World Snooker Championship in Sheffield in England. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270587-snooker-world-six-reds-championships-in-bangkok-postponed/

Nutcharat "Mink" Wongharuthai and Wendy Jans//File photo Thai snooker superstar Nutcharat Wongharuthai - known by her nickname of Mink - has won the Women's World Snooker Championship in Sheffield in England. The World Snooker Tour's official website has announced that next week's World Six Reds World Championship has been cancelled, reports ASEAN NOW. The popular event last held before the pandemic was due to take place from Monday September 5th to Saturday September 10th in the exhibition hall of Central Plaza Lad Prao. WST said that "our partners in Thailand have advised us of the postponement and we are working with them on finding new dates." They added that the postponement was due to circumstances beyond their control. Stephen Maguire was due to defend the title he won in 2019 and the event was also set to include Thai ladies world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-01 - 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