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Thai Police considering “sub-law” for limiting number of pickup truck passengers PHOTO: Post Today The Royal Thai Police is considering issuing a traffic sub-law of no more than three passengers allowed to be sitting in the back seats of a pickup truck and no more than six passengers allowed in a cargo bed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269377-thai-police-considering-“sub-law”-for-limiting-number-of-pickup-truck-passengers/

PHOTO: Thai Embassy Thai Covid Center approves visa period extensions for foreign tourists The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the visa exemption period extension for foreign tourists from 30 days to 45 days from October 2022 to March 2023 to potentially boost the tourism industry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269361-thai-covid-center-approves-visa-period-extensions-for-foreign-tourists/

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Insurgents in Tuesday’s attacks seen wearing shirts bearing BRN flag Two of the three southern insurgents allegedly responsible for torching one of the 19 targets, mostly convenience stores, in three southern provinces of Thailand on Tuesday night, wore the flag of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), the main insurgent group in the region, on their shirt sleeves. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269339-insurgents-in-tuesday’s-attacks-seen-wearing-shirts-bearing-brn-flag/

Two of the three southern insurgents allegedly responsible for torching one of the 19 targets, mostly convenience stores, in three southern provinces of Thailand on Tuesday night, wore the flag of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), the main insurgent group in the region, on their shirt sleeves. CCTV images from a Mini Big C convenience store shows three men arriving at the store, one of whom, wearing all black and holding an assault rifle, stood guard outside the store while the other two, who were seen wearing shirts bearing the BRN flag, entered. There were three employees inside and all of them were told to leave immediately. One of the suspects then splashed gasoline from a bottle onto the shelving and the other started a fire before they all left on motorcycles. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/insurgents-in-tuesdays-attacks-seen-wearing-shirts-bearing-brn-flag/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-19 - 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!

Registration rush for co-payment scheme crashes“Pao Tang” app The “Pao Tang” application system crashed this morning (Friday) as subscribers scrambled to reconfirm their registrations for the fifth phase of the 50:50 co-payment scheme, under which each will receive 800 baht to spend on goods and services from September to November. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269331-registration-rush-for-co-payment-scheme-crashes“pao-tang”-app/

The “Pao Tang” application system crashed this morning (Friday) as subscribers scrambled to reconfirm their registrations for the fifth phase of the 50:50 co-payment scheme, under which each will receive 800 baht to spend on goods and services from September to November. A login attempt at 6am, when the system was scheduled to start receiving applications, did not work. A notice, which read “Sorry, the system does not work now. Please try again” popped up. By the time of this report at 11am, many users had reported that they could access the app again, while others said only the web version worked for them. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/registration-rush-for-co-payment-scheme-crashespao-tang-app/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-19 - 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!

File photo By Jessie Yeung and Junko Ogura, CNN Tokyo (CNN)The Japanese government has been hit in the pocket by an unusual problem -- its young people aren't drinking enough. Since the pandemic began, bars and other premises selling alcohol have been hit hard by Covid-19 restrictions, causing sales -- and liquor tax revenues -- to plummet in the world's third-largest economy. The government's solution? Launch a contest to find new ways to encourage young people to drink more. Full story: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/18/asia/japan-tax-alcohol-competition-intl-hnk/index.html -- © Copyright CNN 2022-08-19

Specter of Thaksin’s tax saga returns to haunt Thailand By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra say the recent Central Tax Court ruling in his favour proves his innocence in a multibillion-baht tax case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269321-specter-of-thaksin’s-tax-saga-returns-to-haunt-thailand/

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra say the recent Central Tax Court ruling in his favour proves his innocence in a multibillion-baht tax case. But his critics argue the verdict instead confirmed that the deposed premier had cost Thailand billions by illegally concealing his massive wealth. The ruling, which was issued on July 18 and made public on August 8, said that a Revenue Department order in March 2017 for Thaksin’s children Panthongtae and Pintongta to pay 17 billion baht in back taxes and interest was unlawful. The case was filed by Thaksin. The court ruled that the department should have directed its tax appraisal at Thaksin, who was deemed the actual offender, and not his children, who were described by the court as Thaksin’s proxies holding shares for him. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/specter-of-thaksins-tax-saga-returns-to-haunt-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-19 - 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!

Tim Newton Today - Aug 19: Thai 'pot' rules, flooding around the country, tourism numbers up Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269320-tim-newton-today-aug-19-thai-pot-rules-flooding-around-the-country-tourism-numbers-up/

Floods and more rain predicted for the country for the next few days, the first reading of 'pot' rules in the Thai parliament, free Covid vaccines until end of September, Thai PMs solution for high power bills.

Drug sniffing black labrador "Hidu" comes to help out Thailand's ATPD cops Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an unusual addition to the investigative team at the ATPD - Anti Trafficking in Persons Division. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269316-drug-sniffing-black-labrador-hidu-comes-to-help-out-thailands-atpd-cops/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an unusual addition to the investigative team at the ATPD - Anti Trafficking in Persons Division. A near two year old black labrador called Hidu. ATPD chief Pol Maj-Gen Wiwat Khamchamnan thanked the Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) for supplying Hidu and the organization's tireless work with his men. Picture: Siam Rath O.U.R. is a US based non-profit organization involved in the rescue of human trafficking and sex trafficking victims with a special focus on children. What makes Hidu different is that the labrador is specially trained to sniff out drugs hidden by criminals in electronic devices. These are often used against children. Picture: Siam Rath Hidu can sniff them out from things like phones, thumb drives and flashdrives. Chaz Balogh, an investigator with O.U.R. said that Hidu, two in October, had come to Thailand after training in Mexico and stints in SE Asia. The dog's official name is ESD K9 Hidu - with ESD standing for electronic storage device. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-19 - 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 Picture: Siam Rath

Thai woman goes on TikTok to say love of "kathi" or coconut milk led to her gallstones Sanook Thai Caption: Gallstones caused by coconut milk Sanook reported widespread netizen interest in a post by a woman on TikTok after she had surgery to remove five gallstones. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269314-thai-woman-goes-on-tiktok-to-say-love-of-kathi-or-coconut-milk-led-to-her-gallstones/

Sanook Thai Caption: Gallstones caused by coconut milk Sanook reported widespread netizen interest in a post by a woman on TikTok after she had surgery to remove five gallstones. It was posted under the name voucherclubhotdeal. The lady said she had had stomach pains and bloating and pains around her right ribs. She said she had always loved to eat "kathi" or coconut milk and other fatty stuff. Kathi is a component of many Thai foods such as creamy curries and the iconic Mango and Sticky Rice that is covered in the stuff. Posters related their own stories and symptoms. Online information suggests that gallstones can form when there is too much cholesterol in the diet and not enough bile salts, though there is still doubt about why they occur, notes ASEAN NOW. Abdominal pain and pain under the right side of the ribs are telltale signs you may have a problem that can be confirmed with an ultrasound. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-19 - 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

Amazing Thailand: Former monk turned celebrity ladyboy hits back after BMW cash purchase criticism Daily News Thai Caption: Nobody batted an eyelid when I was working hard! Daily News featured a story about a well known celebrity called Phraiwan Wannabutr or Perry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269312-amazing-thailand-former-monk-turned-celebrity-ladyboy-hits-back-after-bmw-cash-purchase-criticism/

Daily News Thai Caption: Nobody batted an eyelid when I was working hard! Daily News featured a story about a well known celebrity called Phraiwan Wannabutr or Perry. Perry now a glamor model and ladyboy used to be in saffron robes as a monk called Phra Maha Phraiwan. Then after defrocking she put on a frock.....and started wowing the TV world and business circles. There was something of a drama online after she bought a brand new BMW and paid in cash. Some people wondered where she got the money from. Picture: Daily News "I work hard every day," she said online. "Doing 4-5 jobs selling everything from durian to nam phrik. "Why can't I pay in cash? When I was tired and working my way up no one batted an eyelid. "Save your surprise for all the hard work I've put in". Picture: Daily News Perry said that her BMW was like a second home to her, she would use it for all her work assignments and even eat in it. She apparently paid 3.6 million baht for the Bimmer showing two cash transfers from her Krung Thai account to Barcelona Motors on Wednesday. She is listed as a "mister" on bank details. She also took time to thank her many fans who she said love her dearly. Picture: Daily News -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-19 - 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 file photo

Prayut’s office is among Thailand’s leading advertising spender during 6-months of 2022 By Buranond Kijwatanachai The falling popularity of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha and his mismanagement of the economy over the past few years has prompted the ‘Office of the Prime Minister’ to become one of Thailand’s leading advertisers in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269306-prayut’s-office-is-among-thailand’s-leading-advertising-spender-during-6-months-of-2022/

By Buranond Kijwatanachai The falling popularity of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha and his mismanagement of the economy over the past few years has prompted the ‘Office of the Prime Minister’ to become one of Thailand’s leading advertisers in the country. The data released by the advertising intelligence firm Nielsen, has come out to state that the government of Thailand is among the top 15 highest spender in advertising in Thailand over the past 6-months. The spending by the ‘Office of the Prime Minister’ has spent more money than the likes of the online shopping giant – Shopee (Thailand), and multinational personal care product makers such as L’Oréal, the world’s leader in skincare and haircare product, and even the likes of Beirsdorf AG, the maker of personal care products such as Nivea and Eucerin. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/43029/prayuts-office-is-among-thailands-leading-advertising-spender-during-6-months-of-2022/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-08-19 - 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!

Employee goes to the police claiming that famous senator's wife, a cop, sadistically attacked her over two year period Daily News Thai Caption: Cruel employer! Social activist Kan Jompalang took a female soldier to the Ratchaburi police yesterday after revealing details of a horrendous case of abuse by an employer against a female employee on Facebook. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269303-employee-goes-to-the-police-claiming-that-famous-senators-wife-a-cop-sadistically-attacked-her-over-two-year-period/

Daily News Thai Caption: Cruel employer! Social activist Kan Jompalang took a female soldier to the Ratchaburi police yesterday after revealing details of a horrendous case of abuse by an employer against a female employee on Facebook. The woman is a female soldier and the employer is the wife of a well known senator. Nobody was named in the graphic Daily News story. The victim told police how she had met her employer who is a female police officer and allegedly the wife of a senator. Originally she had worked at the woman's coffee shop and her employer had helped her get a job in the military. After this she worked for her. All was okay for a year until her allegedly sadistic employer started assaulting her for every minor infringement. She would be slapped for not speaking nicely. Have her salary cut by 500 baht for breaking a cup or plate. She was made to hit herself until she bled. Picture: Daily News Her employer used a hair curling tong to burn her hand. She gave her electric shocks to the body, head and mouth saying she liked to inflict pain. A metal ruler was used on her. A club broke after one beating. She was not permitted to go and get stitches. She bears the scars to this day after the beatings and mistreatment that happened over a full two year period. In addition the employer took all her soldier's salary saying she was the one who got her the job in the first place, it was further alleged. She produced evidence of this with payslips. In addition it was claimed that the employer threatened to abduct her parents and others and hurt them. She said she was like a slave to her 24/7 having to massage her at bedtime. Daily News did not mention that the police were investigating, leaving the reader hanging. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-19 - 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 19 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269299-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-august-19-2022/

Listen to the news: Narcotics police shot dead a drug trafficker during a shoot out at the man's home in Ratchaburi, Officers understand the man 30 year old Mr Chaiwit was a major distributor in his hometown and Kanchanaburi. A group calling themselves The Bari-san Revolusi Nasional or (BRN) claimed responsibility for the wave of attacks on convenience stores and petrol stations that killed at least one and injured several others on Wednesday. The group claimed the government and armed forces were supporting small chain stores which it claims took business away from local shops. Former Sri Lanka president Gota-baya Raja-paksa looks set to leave Thailand and return to Sri Lanka next Wednesday. Having fled his home country just over one month ago following mass demonstrations. A 34 year old computer geek who hacked into the Constitutional Court website and changed the name to kangaroo court was jailed for one year and six months yesterday the court also fined him just over 87,000 baht. defendant, had pleaded guilty to the charges. An international organisation called “Operation Underground Railroad” gave a demonstration to Thai police yesterday of a specially trained dog that can sniff out flash drives and other electronic storage devices, the labrador had been used to trace child sex abuse cases overseas. The U.S diplomatic service announced that Robert F Godec will be the next ambassador to Thailand. Mr Godec served as the senior coordinator for Afghanistan, he was Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs and has served as Ambassador to Kenya. It’s not known when he will begin his post in Bangkok. Locally: There will be disruption to the water supply in Khao Tao for the rest of August and September, due to maintenance. Region: North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said this morning the country will never deal with what she called an "audacious" South Korean initiative, which would boost the North's economy in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons. Singapore will overtake Australia to have Asia’s highest share of millionaires in the adult population by 2030, according to a report by HSBC. Singapore is expected to top the list in Asia-Pacific followed by Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Chiang Mai: A fine start, rain this afternoon 31C Bangkok: Bright becoming Cloudy with thundershowers 32C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly Cloudy 31C. Phuket and the South: Sunny, Dry Partly cloudy 30C Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy with rain likely late 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 2022-08-19 - 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!