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Tim Newton Today - Aug 31: Thai corruption boss amassed MILLIONS, ASEAN report card & cannabis plain talk What has ASEAN achieved in 55 years? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270502-tim-newton-today-aug-31 thai-corruption-boss-amassed-millions-asean-report-card-cannabis-plain-talk/

What has ASEAN achieved in 55 years? Tim gives his views, the deputy head of the Thai corruption body is dismissed and arrested, big bikers in Pattaya behaving nicely and a new bus service from DMK to Pattaya.

“Unruly” Aussie woman kicked off flight from Phuket to Sydney By Savannah Meacham An "unruly" Australian woman was kicked off a Jetstar flight from Thailand to Sydney after a fight erupted over a window seat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270499-“unruly”-aussie-woman-kicked-off-flight-from-phuket-to-sydney/

By Savannah Meacham An "unruly" Australian woman was kicked off a Jetstar flight from Thailand to Sydney after a fight erupted over a window seat. The incident took place on the JQ28 flight from Phuket in southern Thailand to Sydney on Sunday. The woman allegedly hurled verbal abuse at passengers and staff after losing her temper over being seated near the aisle. Full story: https://www.9news.com.au/national/jetstar-passenger-kicked-off-flight-phuket-thailand-to-sydney/4fb9135f-d33f-444b-b343-efc52ea59ee2 -- © Copyright 9NEWS 2022-08-31 - 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!

Ten years on cop killer "Red Bull Boss" remains free - "One 'justice' for the poor and other for the rich" Daily News Thai Caption: 10 years 'Boss Case' This coming Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Senior Police Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert of the Thong Lo police in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270497-ten-years-on-cop-killer-red-bull-boss-remains-free-one-justice-for-the-poor-and-other-for-the-rich/

Daily News Thai Caption: 10 years 'Boss Case' This coming Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Senior Police Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert of the Thong Lo police in Bangkok. Not so many people are familiar with the name. But almost everyone remembers the man who drove his grey Ferrari into the policeman's motorcycle and dragged him along Sukhumvit Road to his death. After taking cocaine. The man who then fled the scene without offering a scrap of assistance or bothering to report what he had done. The man who then used every device and ruse at his disposal to avoid justice before deciding the heat was sufficient - in 2017 - to make a clean break of it. He then fled Thailand too jet-setting around the globe in fancy locations where he could attend Formula 1 races and not be recognised under his baseball cap. Picture: Daily News Where he could enjoy life spending his family's billions of baht without a care in the world. Where he could laugh from afar at the pathetic attempts by the so-called Thai justice system to make him pay for what he had done. Far from the anguish of a lowly traffic cop's family. His name is of course Vorayuth Yoovudhya - far better know still as Red Bull Boss, heir to the vast fortune of the Red Bull drinks empire founded by his grandfather Chaleo. The case is one that has shaken what is loosely referred to as "Thai justice" to the core, notes ASEAN NOW. It has been mired in corruption, dodgy politics and malfeasance since Day 1 - September 3rd 2012 when Wichian's mangled body was scraped off the Bangkok tarmac. It has become a "cause celebre" for all the wrong reasons. A memorable case that most see as an example of one form of justice for the poor and another for the rich. Most especially the mega-rich. Daily News reported on the anniversary of Wichian's death on September 3rd. They noted that of all the five charges leveled at Boss in the years after the incident only one remains. The Statute of Limitations - the period of time that a case can legally be prosecuted - has run out on four. Speeding - one year stature - run out. Negligent driving causing damage - one year - run out. Not helping someone at the scene of an accident or reporting an accident - five years - run out. Abusing cocaine - run out. The fourth charge relating to cocaine would have run out this Saturday as it originally had a ten year statute. But that had already expired due to changes in the narcotics laws made last December. This meant five years was the statute so Boss could no longer face trouble for that. The only charge that remains is admittedly the most serious - reckless driving causing death that has a 15 year statute. That will run out on September 3rd 2027. Picture: Daily News Though some conspiracy theorists maintain that Boss comes back to Thailand - he really doesn't need to. But few will expect him back before 2027. Then still in the prime of life Boss will be able to resume life in Thailand should he wish. As if nothing has happened. He was 27 when he killed the cop (who was 47 at the time) - he'll be just 42 in 2027. An heir to further billions and a free man laughing at Thai justice behind the wheel of his latest supercar. Delay after delay in attempts to seek justice have resulted in a toothless Interpol Red Notice. That's not an arrest warrant. Just a notice that a suspect is wanted. The Thai authorities are not hunting the earth for the suspect. They are doing almost nothing. The RTP claim they are actively working on the case. The reality is they'd be more than happy to wait out to 2027 and move on. Media report Boss's whereabouts from time to time - he's great column inches and clicks after all. He's in London one minute, Dubai or Austria the next. Untouchable. Meanwhile back in Thailand the politicians try to save face - chief among these is now suspended PM Prayuth Chan-ocha who famously tried to save his skin over the issue by backing down to public and press pressure in 2019 when all charges were dropped by a public prosecutor. The prosecutor paid with his job and career. One of several fall guys for the appalling corruption associated with the case that reaches to the very top of the Royal Thai Police. Many policemen and politicians are thought to have been paid off. The family of the cop themselves were of course likely complicit in this too. Now the Department of Special Investigation and the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission have 15 people lined up for prosecution after committee after committee has met to consider what to do. In the crosshairs are: Two police generals Two police lieutenant generals Two police colonels Two police lieutenant colonels Two Air Marshals Two prosecutors One lawyer and Two politicians. No one is holding their breath that any but the lowest hanging fruit will be successfully prosecuted in the case. A case that shows the disgraceful nature of Thai justice. A case that shows how the rich walk and the poor are banged up. A case that Daily News reported has been "an epic shaking of the Thai justice system". ASEAN NOW notes that the Ministry of Justice has a vast edifice that stands on Chaeng Wattana Road. Its magnificent columns and towering facade look proud and defiant, an apparent symbol of truth and fair play. But it's an edifice Red Bull Boss and his like can smirk at as they enjoy their lives doing just as they please. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-31 - 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 August 31 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270485-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-august-31-2022/

Listen to the news: The cabinet yesterday endorsed Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wong-suwon with full prime ministerial powers, including making key budgetary decisions. Meanwhile former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra offered speculation that the ruling PALANG PRACHA-RAT Party would no longer name Prayut as candidate for head of government in next year's general election. Thailand will raise The daily minimum wage as the country battles raging inflation and high household debt. The daily rate is set to increase an average just over 5 percent from 1st October to help workers deal with the rising cost of living. Bail was denied yesterday for an organiser of K-pop events accused of raping a 21-year-old actress. The 33 year old suspect surrendered to police and admitted picking the woman up, he allegedly went on to drug and rape her at a resort, he faces a total of 13 charges. Police in Chiang Mai have arrested 6 gang members who used a bank logo to defraud some 200 victims who had applied for loans online. Applicants had to fill out a form online then pay a fee between 300 and 1,000 baht, after paying they were blocked. A 5-million-baht reward has been offered for information leading to two women, including a well-known YouTuber, both women in their 30’s face charges of swindling more than two billion baht from some 6000 people through an online trading scam. Region: Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed offshore islands about 4 and a half kilometers from the coast yesterday. President Tsai Ing-wen said she had ordered Taiwan's military to take "strong countermeasures" against what she termed Chinese provocations. Chiang Mai: Partly cloudy showers 34C Bangkok: Sunny partly cloudy 34C Pattaya and SE: Sunny partly cloudy DRY 31C. Phuket and the South: Bright but Cloudy with thundershowers 30C. Hua Hin: A fine day some cloud DRY 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 2022-08-31 - 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!

Young Thai couple physically assaulted in Sri Racha, woman bashed with helmet and passes out By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Sri Racha — A young Thai couple were physically assaulted in Sri Racha by two unidentified Thai men this past weekend. The woman was reportedly bashed with a motorbike helmet and fell unconscious. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270482-young-thai-couple-physically-assaulted-in-sri-racha-woman-bashed-with-helmet-and-passes-out/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Sri Racha — A young Thai couple were physically assaulted in Sri Racha by two unidentified Thai men this past weekend. The woman was reportedly bashed with a motorbike helmet and fell unconscious. An injured Thai couple namely Mr. Anuchit Nijaphakdi, 22, and Ms. Wannapa Wisaijorn, 22, reached out to local media to voice their plight about a physical altercation that happened to them on Saturday, August 27th. According to Anuchit, he and his girlfriend were riding a motorbike to their condominium on Sriracha – Nong Yai Bu Road in Surasak subdistrict of Sri Racha around 8 p.m. on Saturday. The two then crossed path with two men on a bike and nearly got into a traffic accident with them, but Anuchit claimed he did not even hit their bike or did anything wrong. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/30/young-thai-couple-physically-assaulted-in-sri-racha-woman-bashed-with-helmet-and-passes-out/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-31 - 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 31 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270481-world-sports-news-wednesday-31-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Last night's English Premier League action saw Southampton beat Chelsea 2-1 and that was the same score as Fulham ended Brighton's unbeaten start to the season. Leeds United and Everton drew 1-1 at Elland Road and Crystal Palace also drew 1-1 at Selhurst Park against Brentford. In Italy there were wins for Roma and Inter Milan but AC Milan could only draw 0-0 with Sassuolo. Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax. The deal is for an initial fee of 95m euros which will be subject to a medical, personal terms being finalised for international clearance. Defending champions Thailand will face last year's runners-up Indonesia in the group phase of the Asean Football Federation Championship after the draw was made yesterday. The Philippines, Cambodia and the winners of a playoff between Brunei and Timor-Leste complete the line-up for Group A. Golf - British Open champion Cameron Smith has become the highest-ranked player to join the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Golf series. The 29-year-old world number two has been confirmed in the field for the next LIV tournament in Boston. Tennis - Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock defeat by qualifier Clara Burel in the US Open first round. Seeded 25th in New York, the 23-year-old was beaten 6-4 6-4 by world number 131 Burel. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-31 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!

Prayut Won’t Be Named Palang Pracharath’s Candidate For PM: Thaksin By Thai Newsroom Reporters Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: NDTV THE RULING PALANG PRACHARATH Party would no longer name Prayut Chan-o-cha as candidate for head of government in the next general election even if the legally embattled premier might possibly be allowed by court to prolong his rule, forecast former premier Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday (Aug. 30). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270479-prayut-won’t-be-named-palang-pracharath’s-candidate-for-pm-thaksin/

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: NDTV By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE RULING PALANG PRACHARATH Party would no longer name Prayut Chan-o-cha as candidate for head of government in the next general election even if the legally embattled premier might possibly be allowed by court to prolong his rule, forecast former premier Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday (Aug. 30). During Care Talk live podcast programme, Thaksin predicted that the largest coalition party headed by caretaker prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan would no longer name Prayut, who is currently stopped by court from performing his prime-ministerial duties, as head of a post-election government as they did in the 2019 election. Palang Pracharath Party might probably name Prawit’s brother/former police chief Patcharawat Wongsuwan as the party’s candidate for head of government next time, according to the former premier who has been living in self-exile in Dubai following the 2006 coup. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/30/prayut-wont-be-named-palang-pracharaths-candidate-for-pm-thaksin/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-31 - 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!

At last live football in Pattaya again It has been three months since the end of the season and now we can look forward to sitting in the grandstand and watching live football again. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270478-at-last-live-football-in-pattaya-again/

It has been three months since the end of the season and now we can look forward to sitting in the grandstand and watching live football again. This week Pattaya Dolphins United paraded their full squad and sponsors for the 2022/23 season to great fanfare and noise at Central Festival on Pattaya’s beach road. Through several major sponsors and the pockets of the clubs’ owners, this year’s team includes several Brazilian players and even an English player too. Last season the team missed out in the national playoffs in gaining a place in the Thai League division 2. This season with the new signings and a new coach everyone is confident of moving up a league. Sell Off A few years back the local supporters were welcoming the mighty Buriram FC with over 7,000 attending. Then much to the surprise of the local fans, the previous owner of the club then called Pattaya United decided to sell the team which was playing in the prestigious Thai Premiere league to another city. So eventually a new owner came in and Pattaya Dolphins United was born. The Thai’s love their football and the Pattaya Dolphins even have a very noisy group of supporters and drummers aptly named The Dangerous Family. They can make more noise than the cop! It is surprising to also see a large number of expat supporters turn up to every match. Many who still support Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Southampton, and Chelsea still like to enjoy a 90-minute match here in Pattaya. Although not up to the standards of Gabriel Jesus or Karim Benzema, some of last season’s matches had as much passion and drama on and off the field. At one match the police even had to escort the ref off the field at the final whistle. The banter in the stands is fantastic, with one German fan often seen waving his own red card at players or the referee. The first home game for the 2022 season is at the club’s Nong Prue stadium is on Sunday 18th September at 18.00hrs against Marines FC. Just THB80 to get into the main grandstand, and even the beer is cool! For more information check out the Pattaya United International Fan Club on Facebook page. It already has 2,400 members. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-31 - 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 govt reaffirms ban on e-cigarettes, vaping By Online Reporter File photo Thailand’s government has no plan to overturn its ban on e-cigarettes and vaping, according to comments made by the country’s public health minister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270413-thai-govt-reaffirms-ban-on-e-cigarettes-vaping/

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Monkeypox cases detected thanks to stringent system: Health Minister BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has so far detected 7 cases of monkeypox. The Minister of Public Health said these reports reflect the effectiveness of a stringent screening system in place. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270447-monkeypox-cases-detected-thanks-to-stringent-system-health-minister/

Over 135,000 hectares of land, including 42,560 hectares of rice fields in Thailand flooded More than 135,000 hectares of land, including about 42,560 hectares of rice fields in the Nan, Chao Phraya, Pasak and Bang Pakong river basins, are now flooded, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270437-over-135000-hectares-of-land-including-42560-hectares-of-rice-fields-in-thailand-flooded/

Thailand 300 baht entry fee for tourists set to start in early 2023 By Online Reporter The proposed 300 baht entry fee for tourists to Thailand could start being collected by early next year, it has been revealed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270417-thailand-300-baht-entry-fee-for-tourists-set-to-start-in-early-2023/

Schoolboy needs surgery after being forced by teacher to stand and sit 200 times A 15-year-old schoolboy is awaiting surgery, to treat serious muscle inflammation at the back of his left knee, after he was allegedly forced, by his teacher, to stand and sit 200 times for missing class at a school in Lao Kwan district of Kanchanaburi province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270421-schoolboy-needs-surgery-after-being-forced-by-teacher-to-stand-and-sit-200-times/

A 15-year-old schoolboy is awaiting surgery, to treat serious muscle inflammation at the back of his left knee, after he was allegedly forced, by his teacher, to stand and sit 200 times for missing class at a school in Lao Kwan district of Kanchanaburi province. The boy’s mother has demanded 150,000 baht in compensation from the teacher and school, to help cover the medical costs and loss of income while tending to her son. The woman said that she was told by her son on July 23rd that he had pain in his left knee, after the punishment. She said she applied ointment to the affected are and gave him antiseptic medication, but the pain did not subside after a week and she decided to take him to a doctor, who diagnosed serious muscle inflammation and infection, which require minor surgery. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/schoolboy-needs-surgery-after-being-forced-by-teacher-to-stand-and-sit-200-times/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-30 - 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!

HOT Magazine, Issue 8, Volume 10 August View File Hot Magazine: Read the online issue 8, Volume 10, August 2022 by clicking on the green button or read the online version here HOT Magazine is a Thailand based luxury lifestyle magazine connecting with Asia’s wealthy, brand-conscious, high net worth individuals, through their chosen lifestyle activities. Submitter webfact Submitted 08/30/22 Category Thaivisa Members Files