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Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath updated on the story ASEAN NOW reported yesterday after a large group of middle eastern bikers were racing on Sukhumvit Road. Chonburi provincial police deputy and spokesman Pol Col Ekkaphop Inthawiwat said that the middle easterners were all tourists in Pattaya between June and August. They come every year. They rent bikes and drive around in large groups that create annoyance. There had been previous crackdowns. This time the Pattaya police set up a checkpoint and caught 16 of them for not having licences and not wearing helmets. A total of 22 vehicles were seized. Ekkaphop said that action was being taken against the Thai bike shops that rented the vehicles for not checking riders' credentials. Fines of 2,000 baht would be levied. He warned all Thai bike renters that they must check licences and other documents of people renting bikes and other vehicles or they will be fined. Regarding the annoyance whether it is caused by Thais or foreign tourists people should call 191 or 03 821 1300 to report incidents. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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

Four men at drug rehab camp taken to hospital with apparent food poisoning - was it the mussels? Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Trat rescue services were called to a drug rehab camp in Muang district after four men went down with what appeared to be food poisoning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269808-four-men-at-drug-rehab-camp-taken-to-hospital-with-apparent-food-poisoning-was-it-the-mussels/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Trat rescue services were called to a drug rehab camp in Muang district after four men went down with what appeared to be food poisoning. Probation department officer Khamron Leuangthanaphon was on hand as the men aged 20, 22, 29 and 32 were taken to Trat Hospital. The camp from August 15th to 26th is for drug users not addicts, said Khamron. Every day there was different food prepared by staff and this time 70 on rehab and 10 helpers had consumed pineapple curry with mussels. He doubted it was the mussels otherwise everyone would have got sick. Rescue services who responded at 9.30 last night said that another 3-4 people reported minor symptoms of food poisoning but were deemed not necessary for hospital treatment. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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

Chinese couple arrested for posting heroin to Australia - condos/gold worth nearly 10MB seized Thai Rath reported on the arrest of a Chinese couple who police claim posted 4.19 kilos of heroin to Australia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269807-chinese-couple-arrested-for-posting-heroin-to-australia-condosgold-worth-nearly-10mb-seized/

Thai Rath reported on the arrest of a Chinese couple who police claim posted 4.19 kilos of heroin to Australia. They seized condos in the Rachada and Sathon areas of Bangkok and Pattaya and other assets totalling nearly 10 million baht. The couple denied the charge saying they were sending for someone else. They were named as Jun Dai, 42, and Jia Lee Sia, 28, who were arrested on a warrant for distributing the Class 1 narcotic and conspiracy to send it abroad. They were arrested outside a chicken rice stall in Sampran, Nakhon Pathom. Earlier the authorities had intercepted a parcel with the drugs hidden in future board cavities disguised as the top and bottom of a container for bottle openers. They had sent the package from Big C in Pattaya using someone else's passport as ID. Authorities obtained a warrant and found out the couple were living in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand. In total five condos were seized along with one car, cash and gold totalling 9,370,000 in value. The couple claimed they didn't know the package contained drugs and that they were sending it for someone else. They have been detained. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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

“Thirteen Lives” – highly recommended for all except for the claustrophobic As one of over a thousand media covering the 12 boys and their coach trapped inside a northern Thailand cave four years ago, I didn’t expect “Thirteen Lives”, the new film by Ron Howard, to be very absorbing. Yet the director put the audience under a spell and at times, we were on the edge of our seats. As it turns out, “Thirteen” is the best movie on the Tham Luang incident so far, and one of the finest films I’ve seen in recent years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269805-“thirteen-lives”-–-highly-recommended-for-all-except-for-the-claustrophobic/

As one of over a thousand media covering the 12 boys and their coach trapped inside a northern Thailand cave four years ago, I didn’t expect “Thirteen Lives”, the new film by Ron Howard, to be very absorbing. Yet the director put the audience under a spell and at times, we were on the edge of our seats. As it turns out, “Thirteen” is the best movie on the Tham Luang incident so far, and one of the finest films I’ve seen in recent years. Howard managed to mesmerize us throughout the 2.5-hour running time even though we all already knew the ending. He wanted to tell the story in a journalist style, and he did that perfectly – no more, no less. At one point, I felt claustrophobic and needed time away from the screen. I had to take a break to catch my breath before coming back to “rejoin” the rescue. The sense of claustrophobia was almost overwhelming at times. Kudos to Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, director of photography, who perfectly “crafted” the underwater cinematography which plays an essential part in taking us inside the cave. For me, those scenes are to “show” not to “tell” us how challenging and almost impossible the rescue mission was. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thirteen-lives-highly-recommended-for-all-except-for-the-claustrophobic/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-24 - 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: Aim to get 100% of school kids to wear helmets - 50K prize - but what about helmet quality? Daily News Thai Caption: Wearing helmets 100% Bangkok's governor Chadchart Sittipunt is determined to get every school child at the BMA's 437 schools who travel to and from class by motorcycle to wear a helmet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269804-bangkok-aim-to-get-100-of-school-kids-to-wear-helmets-50k-prize-but-what-about-helmet-quality/

Daily News Thai Caption: Wearing helmets 100% Bangkok's governor Chadchart Sittipunt is determined to get every school child at the BMA's 437 schools who travel to and from class by motorcycle to wear a helmet. Daily News reported yesterday that a campaign fronted by the Thai Insurance Association and several companies and organisations is providing 126,117 helmets to children in the capital. Teachers and school children joined with the authorities for the press shoot. Chadchart said that so far 255 schools had received 56,555 of the smart looking green helmets. The campaign includes work with teachers to educate children and parents in helmet use. Chadchart also said that tessakit and police would be on duty at every school. Dr Thaejing Siriphanich who fronts the anti-drink driving foundation in Thailand said that there will be a prize of 50,000 baht for the first school whose director can prove 100% compliance to the satisfaction of an inspector. ASEAN NOW notes that the Daily News article did not mention the quality of the helmets. In pictures published by the media there appeared to be two styles - one with a visor that covered most of the head and one just propped on the top of the child's head. Thai made helmets are certified but critics say that many are cheap and as effective as egg shells. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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

Man dies after suspected elephant attack in Hua Hin By Online Reporter A man has died after being trampled to death by elephants near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269800-man-dies-after-suspected-elephant-attack-in-hua-hin/

By Online Reporter A man has died after being trampled to death by elephants near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Hua Hin. On Tuesday (Aug 23), park director Pichai Watcharawongpaiboon said the body of a 52 year old local man had been found on the roadside. Officers from Nong Plub Police Station said the man, who is understood to have been a local farmer, had suffered extensive injuries. Elephant footprints and damage to trees at the scene lead police to believe that the man had been trampled to death. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/man-dies-after-suspected-elephant-attack-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-24 - 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!

Thai passport offices in Bangkok area do a roaring trade on Saturday Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that with the ever declining pandemic more and more Thais are travelling be it for tourism, study, business or work abroad. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269793-thai-passport-offices-in-bangkok-area-do-a-roaring-trade-on-saturday/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that with the ever declining pandemic more and more Thais are travelling be it for tourism, study, business or work abroad. This means they need passports and a visit to a passport office. The media said that service at Thai passport offices has won awards for its speed and efficiency after orders from Foreign Affairs minister Don Pramudwinai to improve matters. Chatchai Wiriyawechkul is now in charge and presiding over one of the success stories of Thai bureaucracy. Thai passports have modern features and the service is fast and available nationwide with no need for people to travel to Bangkok. Picture: Thai Rath The number of passport offices has been expanded from 19 to 27. And two were even open on Saturday this past weekend in the Bangkok area. This might be expanded to the up-country provinces if there is sufficient demand. At the Pathumwan office on the fifth floor of MBK Center in downtown Bangkok a total of 1,718 passports were processed on Saturday. Picture: Thai Rath That was 1,339 at regular booths and 379 via electronic terminals. Normally between 700-900 are processed in a day. Meanwhile at the Bangyai office in Central Westgate, Nonthaburi, on the outskirts of the metro area 788 passports were processed on Saturday with 629 at booths and 159 at the self-service terminals. The media noted that documents for foreigners are also certified by the passport office. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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 and foreign embassies prepare for influx of foreign criminals in 22/23 High Season The Thai police are concerned that more tourists coming into the country in the October to February High Season will mean one thing for sure. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269790-thailand-and-foreign-embassies-prepare-for-influx-of-foreign-criminals-in-2223-high-season/

The Thai police are concerned that more tourists coming into the country in the October to February High Season will mean one thing for sure. More criminals coming into the country under the guise of tourism. They don't want foreign criminals, they want quality tourists, said a spokesman. With this in mind the Tourist Police in cooperation with 18 mostly European embassies and the Immigration Bureau have been working on measures to cope. They want to be able to swiftly deport undesirable elements back to where they came from. The no messing approach was announced yesterday by tourism police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Aphichart Suribunya after orders from tourism police chief Pol Lt-Gen Sukhun Phrommayon. On board are 18 embassies namely Austria, Belgium, the UK, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia and Switzerland. (Siam Rath seemed to have omitted one in their report but said that 15 were European embassies). Apichart said that discussions would take place to determine what action would be taken if criminals slipped through the net and managed to get into the country. The cooperation between the Thai police and the embassies is also to promote quality and sustainable tourism and show that Thailand has a safe and sustainable environment for foreign tourists. This is in line with tourism minister Pipat Ratchakitprakan and RTP Chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk's policies. Following meetings among 40 reps at tourism police HQ yesterday the reps were taken to see what arrangements are in place at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-24 - 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 24 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269786-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-august-24-2022/

Listen to the news: Demonstrators staged rallies to protest against Prime Minister Prayut after his 8 years in office was due to expire yesterday. Campaigner Jatuporn Prom-pan said his group would demonstrate until midnight along with several others. Last night's protests were peaceful and are likely to continue for the next few days. Meanwhile the PM and his cabinet will stay on while the court decides whether to accept the opposition's petition to end his term. Police have arrested Fourteen out of 19 suspects involved in a deadly shootout between two gangs in Ubon Ratchathani earlier this month. Two gang members died in hospital while six others were treated for bullet wounds. Police said those involved had no fear of or respect for the law. Efforts are being made to trace the remaining 5 gangsters. An amendment to the copyright act came into effect yesterday, Thailand deputy minister of commerce said work found to be infringing copyright will immediately be removed from online platforms such as social media and YouTube. Once a request has been made for copyrighted material to be removed, the work will legally need to be taken down, previously the copyright holder would need a court order. The Labour department set out on a campaign in Samut Prakan to encourage businesses there to treat workers from neighboring countries legally and provide good working conditions. The department inspected a company employing almost 200 workers, the department says regular visits are likely to reduce the possibility of human trafficking. The cabinet has approved a proposal to loan Cambodia 983 million baht to fund 50 percent of a new road construction project, the remaining budget will come from overseas The new road will run from Siem Reap to Thailand through Si Sa Ket. Region: China has reopened it’s doors to some foreign students after more than 2 years of Covid lockouts overseas nationals with valid residence permits for study can enter the country from today, this marks a major step towards reopening the country. Chiang Mai: Fine becoming Cloudy with some rain 34C Bangkok: Bright becoming Cloudy, thundershowers 35C Considerable rain today north east of the capital. Pattaya and SE: A fine day Sunny 32C Phuket and the South: Sunny partly Cloudy with thundershowers 29C Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy with rain likely this afternoon 33C 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 2022-08-24 - 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!

Hua Hin starts campaign to remove unused overhead cables By Online Reporter Officials have formally launched a campaign that will see the removal of the unsightly and unused overhead cables from multiple locations across Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269783-hua-hin-starts-campaign-to-remove-unused-overhead-cables/

By Online Reporter Officials have formally launched a campaign that will see the removal of the unsightly and unused overhead cables from multiple locations across Hua Hin. On Tuesday (Aug 23), officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority Hua Hin (PEA), Hua Hin Municipality, the Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Office (NBTC), and local telecommunications operators took part in the opening ceremony of the Communication Cable Organization Project. The ceremony took place at the entrance to Chom Dong Palace Khao Hin Lek Fai in the Bonkai-Khao Phithak community area, which will be one of the first areas where unused cables will be removed. Over the next three months, the PEA will remove unused cables from power poles and tidy up other cables in order to make them more sightly and boost safety for people in the Bonkai – Khao Phithak community. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/hua-hin-starts-campaign-to-remove-unused-overhead-cables/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-24 - 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 24 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269779-world-sports-news-wednesday-24-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In the second leg UEFA Champions League qualifying matches played last night Benfica went through as well as Viktoria Plzen and Maccabi Haifa. In the English Carabao Cup second round the major shock of the night was English Premier League side Fulham being knocked out by League Two side Crawley Town. 2-0 was the score. Stockport County nearly produced another upset after drawing 0-0 with Leicester City in normal time, but were defeated 3-1 on penalties. West Ham have signed left-back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in a deal understood to be worth £15m. The 28-year-old Italy international has joined the Hammers on a four-year contract, with a one-year option. Tennis - A fan who Nick Kyrgios said was "drunk out of her mind" during the Wimbledon final is taking legal action against the Australian tennis player. Kyrgios, who lost the final to Novak Djokovic in July, said the woman looked "like she has had about 700 drinks" as he complained to the umpire about her. Anna Palus has now instructed solicitors to bring defamation proceedings against Kyrgios as she accuses him of a "reckless and entirely baseless allegation". Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-24 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!

Latest Anamai Poll suggests increased cooperation in Covid measures among Thais by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The latest survey from the Department of Health shows better adoption of COVID-19 preventative measures among Thai people. The department asks everyone to continue practicing these measures to help protect the most vulnerable. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269778-latest-anamai-poll-suggests-increased-cooperation-in-covid-measures-among-thais/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The latest survey from the Department of Health shows better adoption of COVID-19 preventative measures among Thai people. The department asks everyone to continue practicing these measures to help protect the most vulnerable. The Department of Health has released the results from its latest edition of Anamai Poll, which shows increased cooperation among the general public regarding their personal protective measures against COVID-19. The poll shows that the number of people wearing face masks increased from 94.2% to 95.5%. The practice of hand hygiene, including hand washing before eating, increased from 86.9% to 88.4%. Social distancing was more commonly practiced, raising from 86.3% to 87.2%. Most of the respondents, at 93.3%, said they witnessed more students wearing masks around their peers, 92.7% witnessed more people wearing masks around the elderly and sick people, and 92.2% witnessed people wearing masks when around other people. Department of Health Director General Dr. Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai asked the general public to continue practicing personal protective measures, despite the improved situation and more disease control measures being relaxed. He said people should properly wear a mask whenever they feel sick, whenever they are around sick people, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, and whenever they cannot observe adequate physical distancing. The general public is encouraged to frequently wash their hands and avoid visiting crowded areas. The Department of Health advises the general public to immediately take an antigen test after exhibiting suspicious symptoms or take a test 3-5 days after being exposed to a COVID-19 patient. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220824002522378 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-24 - 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!

Prominant politician visits entertainment venues on Bangla Road with suggestion to open untill 6:00 A.M. By Goongnang Suksawat A prominent politician visited entertainment venues on Bangla Road with a suggestion to open until 6:00 A.M. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269777-prominant-politician-visits-entertainment-venues-on-bangla-road-with-suggestion-to-open-untill-600-am/

By Goongnang Suksawat A prominent politician visited entertainment venues on Bangla Road with a suggestion to open until 6:00 A.M. Thai Civilized Party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon and his team visited the Bangla Road in Patong yesterday (August 22nd). Mr. Mongkolkit told The Phuket Express, “Entertainment venues must be ready to prevent any fire. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/23/prominant-politician-visits-entertainment-venues-on-bangla-road-with-suggestion-to-open-untill-600-a-m/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-24 - 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!