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ECD arrest man who fled case after 15 years - just ONE day before statute of limitations ran out! Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a contingent of officers from the Economic Crime Division arrested Permsak, 48, on a Nonthaburi court warrant issued in November 2008 on a charge of causing grievous bodily Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269699-ecd-arrest-man-who-fled-case-after-15-years-just-one-day-before-statute-of-limitations-ran-out/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a contingent of officers from the Economic Crime Division arrested Permsak, 48, on a Nonthaburi court warrant issued in November 2008 on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm. He was arrested in Nong Bua sub-district of Samut Sakhon in central Thailand. Back in 2017 the suspect had a violent argument with another man causing a grievous injury then later attacked him again with a beer bottle after which a report was filed with the Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi police. The arrest was notable because the suspect was arrested just one day before the statute of limitations on the offence ran out. The ECD took him into custody. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Video: Appalling parking at shopping center - "Did they even take a driving test?" ASEAN NOW caption: Thai red plate parking! Sanook reported on a TikTok post by chakit_j who posted a short video of some appalling parking at a department store lot. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269698-video-appalling-parking-at-shopping-center-did-they-even-take-a-driving-test/

ASEAN NOW caption: Thai red plate parking! Sanook reported on a TikTok post by chakit_j who posted a short video of some appalling parking at a department store lot. The white car had a red plate meaning it was brand new and perhaps indicating that the driver was a novice. The car's rear end was sticking out making it hard for other drivers to get past while the front occupied just part of the allotted space. Netizens commented in droves with many thinking that the new driver had abandoned their car until later having no clue how to extricate it from that position next to a pillar. Others just wondered out loud if the driver had ever passed a Thai driving test. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Tim Newton Today - Aug 23: Are Chinese tourists heading back to Thailand? New BKK observation tower https://aseannow.com/topic/1269697-tim-newton-today-aug-23 are-chinese-tourists-heading-back-to-thailand-new-bkk-observation-tower/

Thailand's biggest company telling the country to 'prepare' for the big return of Chinese tourists and spending... we don't see it. There's a new Observation Tower in Samut Prakan, electric buses for Bangkok, and good and bad news for Singapore's GLBTI community.

Netizens go ape! Teachers living it up on "staff development trip" while the kids have 20 baht lunch budget Daily News Thai Caption: Teachers living it up! Daily News reported on what is known in Thailand as an online drama - outrage expressed by netizens after a post on social media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269696-netizens-go-ape-teachers-living-it-up-on-staff-development-trip-while-the-kids-have-20-baht-lunch-budget/

Daily News Thai Caption: Teachers living it up! Daily News reported on what is known in Thailand as an online drama - outrage expressed by netizens after a post on social media. This one involved a seven day/six night "staff development" trip by a group of teachers from a school in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in the south. Picture: Daily News The post appeared to have been made by a person determined to expose teachers having a jolly good time when students get very little, notes ASEAN NOW. The post on a site that translates as "Watchdog Operation" might have been made by a parent. The trip started with a stay in a hotel in Bangkok then a couple of lightning visits to schools in Bang Sue in the Thai capital then one in Phetchabun. Picture: Daily News Then the "staff development" really began with pictures at a beauty spot, chilling at a coffee shop, a visit to a temple to make merit, time in Chiang Khan in Loei to see the "sea of fog" followed by relaxation at a "walking street club" at a resort on the banks of the Mekong. Picture: Daily News Then came a trip to the "sky walk" where the teachers posted that they preferred mountains to beaches anytime. There was till time for some clubbing in Lopburi, a visit to a dam then some more dancing. The first comment summed up the drama. Picture: Daily News A poster got 135 likes for observing that while the teachers were "living the life of Riley" on their junket the kids back at school had a 20 baht daily budget for their lunch. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Who're you looking at? Men nabbed after coming off bike following sword attack on Grab rider Daily News Thai Caption: Caused by...looking someone in the face Daily News reported that the Pak Kret police in Nonthaburi were called after a sword weilding attack on a Grab rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269692-whore-you-looking-at-men-nabbed-after-coming-off-bike-following-sword-attack-on-grab-rider/

Daily News Thai Caption: Caused by...looking someone in the face Daily News reported that the Pak Kret police in Nonthaburi were called after a sword weilding attack on a Grab rider. It appeared that the sole cause was looking at each other. Weerayuth, 26, a Grab rider on the way to see his daughter, was chased by two men on another bike from the Suan Somdej intersection to the end of Soi Tiwanon- Pak Kret 24. The men responsible were Natheethorn, 24, the rider and Nampetch, 19, who was wielding a 30 cm long weapon. Picture: Daily News Weerayuth said that he had been stopped at the lights and thereafter the two men had pulled alongside him and looked at him and he had looked at them thinking he might know them. Without saying anything the sword was wielded at him once then aimed again at his waist. He avoided injury because it hit the belt of his bag breaking it. They all then came off their bikes with the assailants hitting the back of a pick-up before police took them into custody. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Police brace for protesters near Government House on Tuesday Thai police are using cargo containers, razor wire and steel barricades to block traffic at Chamaimaruchet and Makkhawan Rangsan bridges today (Tuesday) to prevent protesters from getting close to Government House. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269690-police-brace-for-protesters-near-government-house-on-tuesday/

Thai police are using cargo containers, razor wire and steel barricades to block traffic at Chamaimaruchet and Makkhawan Rangsan bridges today (Tuesday) to prevent protesters from getting close to Government House. The protesters, led by Jatuporn Prompan and Nittitorn Lumlua, are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, contending that his eight-year term in office is due to end by August 24th. Protesters started gathering this morning at the Lan Khon Mueang (town square), in front of the old City Hall. A stage has been set up and sound system installed for protest leaders to address the crowd. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-brace-for-protesters-near-government-house-on-tuesday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-23 - 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!

To write off or not to write off: Two sides of student loan repayment battle The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is dismissing calls for it to write off 337 billion baht of loans taken by students to fund their education. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269689-to-write-off-or-not-to-write-off-two-sides-of-student-loan-repayment-battle/

The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is dismissing calls for it to write off 337 billion baht of loans taken by students to fund their education. Over the past few weeks, thousands of people have been pushing for their student debt to be forgiven. The campaign, run under the hashtag #SLFdebtforgiveness, claims that canceling their debt would combat social inequality and support people’s efforts to improve their lives. However, not everyone is convinced by this argument. “Forgiving loans will not improve people’s access to education,” SLF manager Chainarong Katchapanan said. “On the contrary, it will deprive the younger generation of opportunities that SLF can provide.” Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/to-write-off-or-not-to-write-off-two-sides-of-student-loan-repayment-battle/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-23 - 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!

Singer attacked by fellow employee appeals for justice after ambush attack at restaurant in Nonthaburi Daily News Thai Caption: Call for justice A singer who was ambushed and beaten by a fellow employee at a Bang Bua Thong restaurant and whose friend was also assaulted has gone to the media for help in getting justice after the case went cold. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269687-singer-attacked-by-fellow-employee-appeals-for-justice-after-ambush-attack-at-restaurant-in-nonthaburi/

Daily News Thai Caption: Call for justice A singer who was ambushed and beaten by a fellow employee at a Bang Bua Thong restaurant and whose friend was also assaulted has gone to the media for help in getting justice after the case went cold. "A", 22, the singer said she was ambushed by a man called King who got his group to attack her. She was covered in bruises after a club was used. The attack happened on July 18th and she needed two weeks off work. In addition a friend named only as "B" was kicked in the crotch by a woman. "A", fearing further attacks, filed a complaint with the Bang Bua Thong police but everything has gone quiet. She provided CCTV footage. Daily News said that their sources suggested that the assault stemmed from disagreements among employees of the restaurant over stealing customers. Police have already spoken to both sides in the dispute, reported the media. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Former MP calls for inquiry into case of senator's "mistress" who allegedly abused employee Thai Rath reported on developments in the case against a woman in the police with military connections who is in a relationship with a senator. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269682-former-mp-calls-for-inquiry-into-case-of-senators-mistress-who-allegedly-abused-employee/

Thai Rath reported on developments in the case against a woman in the police with military connections who is in a relationship with a senator. ASEAN NOW reported last week that an employee of the woman had gone to the police to report a litany of cruel and barbaric treatment including electric shocks. This happened over several years. Now the Thai media are suggesting that the employer is the "gik" or mia noi (mistress) of a senator in the House. Yesterday former democrat MP Watchara Petchthong presented a complaint box to the Senate President Pornpetch Wichitchonchai that demanded an end to parliamentary privilege for the senator concerned. Watchara wanted a committee set up to investigate whether the senator had misued his position to interfere with the issuing of military or police promotions. He wanted this resolved in the next 15 days. He also wanted to know if the senator was involved in his mistress's alleged wrongdoings. The mistress has the position of police corporal. Earlier it was claimed that this woman had used her connections to secure a military position for the alleged victim of the abuse. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Pathum Thani double murder: Rich salon owner bailed after disagreement over "too short cut" Picture: Thai Rath The wealthy salon owner who murdered a couple outside his shop in Lotus Pathum Thani on Saturday after a disagreement over a haircut has been bailed by the court in the sum of 500,000 baht. He will also need to wear an EM anklet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269678-pathum-thani-double-murder-rich-salon-owner-bailed-after-disagreement-over-too-short-cut/

Picture: Thai Rath The wealthy salon owner who murdered a couple outside his shop in Lotus Pathum Thani on Saturday after a disagreement over a haircut has been bailed by the court in the sum of 500,000 baht. He will also need to wear an EM anklet. The grown up step daughter of one of his victims has said there will be no forgiveness from her while she expressed faith in the Thai courts and justice system. Police had opposed bail. Thai Rath reported on the latest developments in the shocking case yesterday ahead of the court's decision in the afternoon. Pol Lt-Col Kawee Chuaysang, the Pak Klong Rangsit officer in charge of the case, said that Prasat Rangyai or "Sia Lek" was due to appear in court for procedings via video conference and that he was aware that his wife was ready with one million baht in cash to bail him out. It was up to the court's discretion but the police - who oppose bail - were ready to abide by their decision. He said that the assailant had not wanted to see the couple with whom he had had discussions regarding the haircut over the phone. The haircut had happened previously to Saturday. The idea that extensions could rectify the issue had also been raised over the phone though this appeared not to be a viable option. On the day in question he had ordered them out of the shop because they were making a scene. The original cut had been 250 baht. Picture: Thai Rath He said he had invested one million baht in the business. He said he met them at the front of the shop after arriving at Lotus on a motorcycle. The couple announced they planned to sue the department store and had engaged a lawyer to act on their behalf. According to Kawee the assailant then said "You want to die?" to the couple. At this point the woman rushed up to him but he was prepared with a kitchen knife and stabbed her once. The man then rushed him and he was also stabbed once. He then fled on the motorcycle. The Thai Rath article made it clear that the assailant had come equipped with the knife. Yesterday Kritchaporn or Pingpong, aged 20, who is the stepdaughter of the man who was killed and the daughter of the woman was at the police station. She wanted to get her stepfather's phone to give to his younger biological child who was at the scene of the murders on Saturday. (Earlier reports named this child as 5 or 8, Thai Rath didn't say, notes ASEAN NOW). The couple were named as Warisa Wimoonrakchart or Nok and Weerapong Phumphreuk or Bob. In previous reports on ASEAN NOW they were given the ages 41 and 40 respectively. Picture: Thai Rath Pingpong told reporters that her mother had received a haircut that was too short - no one in the family cut their hair short. She said that she would have no forgiveness ever for the man who had killed her mother and stepfather. She said she believed in fate or retribution and Thai justice and the courts. Then at 3.30 pm came the news that Prasat had been granted bail by the Pathum Thani court in the sum of 500,000 baht. Police then took him to the court where documentation was being finalized and he would be fitted with the electronic monitoring device, that is usually an anklet. He had no comment to reporters on his way out of the police station. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday August 23 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269671-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-august-23-2022/

Listen to the news: The constitutional court received a petition from 171 members of opposition parties seeking a ruling on the legal political situation of the Prime Minister after reaching the eight year limit as PM. The court is due to decide whether it will proceed with the case tomorrow Wednesday, if accepted, the court will then decide if general Prayut should be temporarily suspended from office until the judges rule on the issue. Ousted Sri Lankan president Gota-baya Raja-paksa is due to return to Sri Lanka today after spending just 2 weeks in Bangkok. A social Telecare platform has been launched, with the aim to improve healthcare services for the vulnerable population. The system developed at Thamasat University is designed to help improve access to the National Health and social services for people with disabilities, the elderly and monks. The airports authority announced it is expecting to see substantial growth and profits within the next 18 months, however much of that growth will depend on the resumption of flights from China which is still uncertain. The government announced it would assist households by partly subsidising the cost of electricity after the price is due to go up between September and December, The amount of subsidy per household will depend on the amount of electricity used. Locally: Road closures for the rest of the day today around soi 56, 58 and the Dinosaur junction on the canal road, while work is being carried out on the railway line. Region: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Yaakob said yesterday he is still in two minds about the timing of the next general election. Delaying the election may coincide with a tough global economy and inflation, while an early election may not be popular with voters. Myanmar’s military junta-Supreme Court approved the sale of the family home of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday at the request of Suu kyi’s older brother. The property has been at the center of a bitter family dispute for decades. In 2000 while Suu Kyi was under house arrest, her brother sued her claiming the house was his. Chiang Mai: Fine becoming Cloudy with some rain 32C Bangkok: Bright becoming Sunny partly Cloudy, perhaps rain this evening 34C Pattaya and SE: A fine day 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny partly Cloudy with thundershowers 29C Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy with 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 2022-08-23 - 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!

Careless contractors: Poor lighting as two vehicles plunge into unfinished pipe trench - they live Picture: Naew Na Two local people were lucky to escape death after they drove their vehicles into a large trench dug to lay pipes on the Mitraphap (Friendship) Highway in Sung Noen district heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269669-careless-contractors-poor-lighting-as-two-vehicles-plunge-into-unfinished-pipe-trench-they-live/

Picture: Naew Na Two local people were lucky to escape death after they drove their vehicles into a large trench dug to lay pipes on the Mitraphap (Friendship) Highway in Sung Noen district heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night. The Sung Noen district chief admitted there was poor lighting and better warnings were put in place yesterday to prevent a repeat. It happened in the area of Ban Rai Khok Sung at 9.30 pm on the local road next to the highway. A man in a pick-up suffered multiple injuries as did a lady in a car who also broke her right leg. Picture: Naew Na Both people from Sikhio district, were taken to Sung Noen hospital after first aid at the scene from rescue officials. Naew Na went to the area yesterday and found barriers erected 500 meters before the site of the accident and 300 meters after. There were flashing solar lights. Rescue said that at the time of the accident there was poor lighting and a barrier just 5-6 meters from the hole that is 2.7 meters deep and 2mx6m wide. It was an accident waiting to happen for anyone travelling at speed, they said. Picture: Naew Na Four different contractors are working in four different spots to solve flooding on the highway. Sung Noen district chief Phaitoon Mahacheunjai and provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Pornchai Nuanchai were at the scene yesterday before meeting with other officials and representatives from the contractors. Picture: Naew Na Phaitoon admitted the lighting had been insufficient and added that now sand piles were also in place to prevent a repeat. The local road would be closed for four months as work continues to address flooding in the area. The contractors responsible are helping those affected by the accident and will be paying the required compensation to the victims. Naew Na said that footage of the accident was on the Sung Noen Facebook page but ASEAN NOW was unable to locate this. The page did however have many follow up stories and video of the reaction to the accident and meetings held by officials. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-23 - 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

Hua Hin World Cup 2022 to be held 10-11 Dec By Jonathan Fairfield One of Thailand’s largest and most popular expat football tournaments will be held in Hua Hin in December. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269668-hua-hin-world-cup-2022-to-be-held-10-11-dec/