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Tim Newton Today - Aug 26: Is Thailand facing another military coup? Microchip shortage, Gummy Bear surprise With a few changes at the top, is there instability in Thailand's leadership? The main regional stories, a semi-conductor shortage, a short Sultan and the things you find in Gummy Bear bags. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270057-tim-newton-today-aug-26 is-thailand-facing-another-military-coup-microchip-shortage-gummy-bear-surprise/

With a few changes at the top, is there instability in Thailand's leadership? The main regional stories, a semi-conductor shortage, a short Sultan and the things you find in Gummy Bear bags.

Bangkok: Safety checks continue on pubs, clubs and "sathan borikan" to enhance customer confidence Picture: INN INN reported that two high profile teams of inspectors were out checking pubs clubs and "sathan borikan" and places that "appeared to be sathan borikan" in Yannawa and Bang Khor Laem in the Thai capital Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270055-bangkok-safety-checks-continue-on-pubs-clubs-and-sathan-borikan-to-enhance-customer-confidence/

Picture: INN INN reported that two high profile teams of inspectors were out checking pubs clubs and "sathan borikan" and places that "appeared to be sathan borikan" in Yannawa and Bang Khor Laem in the Thai capital Bangkok. Sathan borikan is a Thai euphemism for place of prostitution. The BMA authorities wanted to make sure that customers were safe and inspire confidence. Advisor to the BMA Gen Adit Ngamjitsuksri led the way assisted by local officials, police and military at four establishments in Yannawa. Other officials checked places in Bang Khor Laem. INN mentioned a large number of names but didn't say if anything untoward was found. The checks were clearly follow ups to the Mountain B fire that claimed 20 lives in Sattahip though the media drew no such connection. Fire exits, extinguishers, fire alarms and smoke detectors were all checked as well as observance of Covid protocols. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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

Serial bike thief and burglar back in custody - fears he'll escape from police custody again Picture: Siam Rath A serial motorcycle thief and burglar is finally back in custody after a string of thefts across many districts in Udon Thani, NE Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270052-serial-bike-thief-and-burglar-back-in-custody-fears-hell-escape-from-police-custody-again/

Picture: Siam Rath A serial motorcycle thief and burglar is finally back in custody after a string of thefts across many districts in Udon Thani, NE Thailand. Khamtan, 48, from Ban Sanam village previously escaped from police custody at Nong Han police station in 2008, reported Siam Rath. On that occasion it took a year before he was apprehended again and after his release from prison he was back to his old ways. Locals went to see the man responsible for so much trouble and were concerned he would flee again. After being taken into custody in a rice field he needed tratement for injuries at a hospital. He also tested positive for drugs and was charged with taking drugs and theft and detained. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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

Court of Appeal upholds former MP's death sentence in murder of construction magnate Picture: Siam Rath The appeal court in Bangkok has upheld the death sentence handed down earlier by the Criminal Court to former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn for the murder of construction magnate Chuwong Sae-tang in a staged car crash seven years ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270051-court-of-appeal-upholds-former-mps-death-sentence-in-murder-of-construction-magnate/

Picture: Siam Rath The appeal court in Bangkok has upheld the death sentence handed down earlier by the Criminal Court to former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn for the murder of construction magnate Chuwong Sae-tang in a staged car crash seven years ago. After reviewing the evidence the court upheld last year's ruling in Phrakhanong against the former MP for Nakhon Sawan, in northern Thailand, reported Siam Rath. Chuwong died on 26th June 2015 apperently while being driven in a luxury car by Banyin after a golf meet. The car hit a tree in Chalerm Prakian R9 Road between sois 48 and 50; this is in Prawet district of eastern Bangkok near the Rama 9 park. The court upheld previous findings about the length of time taken to drive from the golf course that was only 37 kilometers away (it took two hours) and irregularities about the speed the vehicle was travelling. He said he had avoided an oncoming car while travelling at 80 kmph but the reality was there was no such car and he was only doing 30 kmph. The victim had had his head bashed in, it was not the result of a car accident. The murder resulted after illegal share dealings came to light. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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

Investigation into police woman’s maid abuse scandal raising serious questions about corruption by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connorin It has emerged that the 43-year-old policewoman, jailed on Monday after being refused bail, was working within Thailand’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the equivalent of the US Department of Homeland security and which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270049-investigation-into-police-woman’s-maid-abuse-scandal-raising-serious-questions-about-corruption/

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor It has emerged that the 43-year-old policewoman, jailed on Monday after being refused bail, was working within Thailand’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), the equivalent of the US Department of Homeland security and which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office. The Provincial Police chief in Ratchaburi this week also raised the fact that the woman was 38 years old when she joined the police force in 2017 as one of the many circumstances that are difficult to understand about this case. A high-profile case involving a police officer abusing her maid over a two-year period is turning into a deepening investigation into corruption which is raising disturbing questions about the accused’s possible links with a Thai senator appointed by the previous junta. The accused woman has told investigating officers that she landed her position in the police through her links with a senior influential figure even though she was over age and only possessed a vocational-level certificate in accounting. The 43-year-old was denied bail by Ratchaburi Provincial Court this week after it was told her victim feared for her safety if she was released. Assistant National Police Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn has assured the Thai public that police are conducting a transparent and in-depth inquiry into the unusual case and circumstances surrounding the high-profile arrest last Saturday of a police officer serving with the Special Branch Unit of the Royal Thai Police. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/08/25/corruption-issues-loom-over-police-woman-case/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-08-26 - 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!

Bangkok: Part of Hua Mark police station/fire service collapses Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reporters went to Hua Mark police station in downtown Bangkok yesterday after part of the building shared with Hua Mark fire services collapsed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270048-bangkok-part-of-hua-mark-police-stationfire-service-collapses/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reporters went to Hua Mark police station in downtown Bangkok yesterday after part of the building shared with Hua Mark fire services collapsed. The floor on the first floor had collapsed by between 20 and 50 centimeters on Wednesday in an area of 50 square meters. It was used by both police and firemen as a traffic and accident reduction center and was attached to an equipment storage area. There were cracks elsewhere in the building too. Station chief Pol Col Setphan Srisakhon said that police civil engineers had been on the scene and said that the basic structural integrity of the building was sound. The part that collapsed was a later addition to the building. The police station was built in 1966. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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’s poor continue to suffer as economy fails to deliver while cost of living rises By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich The data released by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) yesterday which showed that household debts have surged while as many as 70% of those have missed at least 1-payment, is not surprising because the country’s economy has been on a gradual decline and those around the poverty line has been on a rise. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270046-thailand’s-poor-continue-to-suffer-as-economy-fails-to-deliver-while-cost-of-living-rises/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich The data released by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) yesterday which showed that household debts have surged while as many as 70% of those have missed at least 1-payment, is not surprising because the country’s economy has been on a gradual decline and those around the poverty line has been on a rise. The UTCC’s survey showed that household with monthly income of 50,000 Baht had debts of more than 500,000 Baht and most of those debts were in the personal loan and credit card loan, with these loans/credit card spending mostly used for buying consumer goods and/or durable goods. Thailand’s household debt is expected to be around 90% of the gross domestic product (GDP) or 14.97 trillion Baht, the highest in 16-year of record and world’s 11th highest, by the end of 2022. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/43403/thailands-poor-continue-to-suffer-as-economy-fails-to-deliver-while-cost-of-living-rises/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-08-26 - 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!

Neighbor gets message from the spirit world before finding man dead in bed Sanook Thai Caption: A spirit called me to come find the dead body Sanook reported on eerie goings on in the police jurisdiction of Phra Samut Chedi in Samut Prakan province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270044-neighbor-gets-message-from-the-spirit-world-before-finding-man-dead-in-bed/

Sanook Thai Caption: A spirit called me to come find the dead body Sanook reported on eerie goings on in the police jurisdiction of Phra Samut Chedi in Samut Prakan province. Cops went to a zinc sheeting shack in Soi Choi Pheng where they found 60 year old Wongsin face up in bed. He'd been dead at least three days. There was no sign of foul play. Next door neighbor Jan Sribua, 67, said that Wong had worked in a factory but had turned to drink. She would regularly make sure he was eating properly with food handouts. She last saw the deceased on Saturday. But today after preparing a meal for her relative she decided to take a nap and while she was dozing off heard a voice in her ear: "Mr Wong is dead". She got up and took a shower and tried to get her husband to go next door but he was afraid so she peeked in herself and found her neighbor dead and called the police. The body was sent for autopsy. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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

Driver surrenders to police and is fined 5,000 baht by court after nearly killing "Whitey" at NE Big C Daily News Thai Caption: Driver surrenders (to police) Daily News followed up on the case of a female dog name "Jao Khao" (Whitey) that was injured when a black car ran over her near the entrance to Big C in Phetchabun, north eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270041-driver-surrenders-to-police-and-is-fined-5000-baht-by-court-after-nearly-killing-whitey-at-ne-big-c/

Daily News Thai Caption: Driver surrenders (to police) Daily News followed up on the case of a female dog name "Jao Khao" (Whitey) that was injured when a black car ran over her near the entrance to Big C in Phetchabun, north eastern Thailand. A royal organisation heard about the incident and the injured animal was taken to Kaset University in Bangkok for treatment. Pol Capt Sanit Sannichart of Muang district police said that on Wednesday a "Mr A" surrendered to police and was charged with animal cruelty for which there is a possible fine of 40,000 baht and/or two years in prison. The court decided yesterday to fine him 10,000 baht reduced to 5,000 on admission with no jail time. "A" said he was deeply sorry to animal lovers for what had happened. He said he had sounded his horn and thought the dog had moved aside. His animal loving girlfriend had been unable to sleep or have food for days and when he had seen the news he had contemplated suicide. He consulted with WDT (Watchdog Thailand) before surrendering to police. Picture: Daily News Meanwhile the staff at Big C were thrilled that the popular dog was getting great treatment at Kaset and wished her a speedy recovery and return to the store. A picture of Whitey's ongoing recovery had a tag reading "Yai Khao" (grandmother white) on the pen. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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

Woman, 54, gets locked in her bathroom for three days - writes farewell message on the wall before rescue Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an extraordinary tale of a small 54 year old woman who managed to lock herself in her own ensuite bathroom at a townhouse in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270034-woman-54-gets-locked-in-her-bathroom-for-three-days-writes-farewell-message-on-the-wall-before-rescue/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an extraordinary tale of a small 54 year old woman who managed to lock herself in her own ensuite bathroom at a townhouse in Bangkok. This happened because the lock on the door had been installed the wrong way round. When the door locked she was unable to get out. Despite her screams and efforts to free herself it all came to nothing. Desperate after several days surviving on tap water she scribbled a farewell note on the bathroom wall in cream. It began: "I got stuck on the 22nd and couldn't get out..." Picture: Thai Rath It continued that if she died please would relatives handle her affairs for her. Fortunately it didn't come to that after the woman's elder sister, unable to contact her on the phone for days, told Phrakhanong, Bangkok, police that her sister was missing. She lived alone. Pol Capt Charnchai Sornsiang and a patrol went to the four story town house in On Nut Soi 27 and found the gate locked and a metal grill sealing the front. The captain vaulted the gate and with the help of heavy tools managed to break into the house. Picture: Thai Rath When they did they immediately became aware of screams coming from the third floor. It was a simple matter to just open the ensuite bathroom door and inside was "A" in an exhausted state. She said that at 8 pm on August 22nd she had decided to go to bed. She placed her phone on the bed. But after finishing her business she was unable to get out. The door had always been like that with the knob on the outside. Picture: Thai Rath She screamed and screamed for help but no one heard her and tried to use things in the bathroom to break down the door but failed. She wrote the farewell note in desperation fearing she would die. Capt Charnchai advised her to seek hospital treatment as she hadn't eaten for three days. He said that the woman's predicament was made worse by the fact the whole house was completely locked up and she was high up inside the body of the house and couldn't be heard. He advised people not to have door locks installed in the wrong way - especially if you live alone. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - 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 - Friday August 26 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270032-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-august-26-2022/

Listen to the news: A report into the collapse of a concrete section of a bridge that fell onto vehicles on Rama 2 Road on July 31st, killing two people and injuring two others,... says a reinforced slab was believed to have been removed for maintenance, This cause the outside section to distort, weaken and then collapse. A Committee will submit a full report to the minister of transport shortly. The section is being re-designed and is due to be re-assembled in October. A former MP from Nakhon Sawan has lost his appeal against a death sentence for the murder of a billionare construction company owner in 2015. Banyin Tang-pakorn was convicted of conspiring to kill Chuwong Sae Tang by placing his body in a car which was involved in a an accident, evidence showed Chuwong did not die in the accident but was murdered. Five senior police officers at Din Daeng station have been transferred pending an investigation into alleged negligence after security camera footage showed an armed man stealing around 300 thousand baht cash from a gambling den, the video was posted on facebook on Wednesday and went viral. Police have now arrested the operator of the gambling center, and apprehended the 35 year old gunman. A committee will look into whether a senator had abused his power to help his alleged mistress, a police corporal accused of abusing her maid, get a state job. The investigation will look to see if 43 year old Pol Corporal Kornsasi held any position within the senate. She now faces charges relating to abuse of her house maid. Region: Taiwans foreign ministry says a U.S republican senator arrived in Taipei for a three-day stay, his visit follows that of Senator Ed Markey and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, which drew a harsh response from Beijing. Hong Kong: The number of residents who applied for British citizenship dropped by almost 8 per cent in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, but immigration specialists said the city’s coronavirus restrictions continued to fuel interest in moving to the UK. Chiang Mai: Cloudy with thunderstorms 28C Bangkok: Cloudy, thundershowers 31C Torrential rain today north of the capital. Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thundershowers 30C Phuket and the South: Cloudy with thunderstorms 28C Hua Hin: Bright but cloudy with thundershowers 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 2022-08-26 - 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!

Mountain B club owner selling up after devastating fire that killed 20 Picture: INN INN reported that the owner of Mountain bar and bistro (Mountain B) has advertised it is for sale. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270028-mountain-b-club-owner-selling-up-after-devastating-fire-that-killed-20/

Picture: INN INN reported that the owner of Mountain bar and bistro (Mountain B) has advertised it is for sale. The pub on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip, Chonburi, was the scene of a devastating fire that has left 20 dead and 35 injured. The media reported a sign had gone up with a phone number for "B" - that's Sia B also known as Pongsiri, aged 27. The owner is facing mounting costs in compensation for the dead and injured. The decision also means almost 60 staff will be out of a job. INN further reported that 15 of the injured had now left hospital but 20 remain hospitalized, nine on respirators. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

World Sports News - Friday 26 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270026-world-sports-news-friday-26-august-by-chili-radio/