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TAT to Propose Visa Extension for Tourists BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand will propose to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration tomorrow (Aug 19) to extend the maximum stays for holders of tourist visas and visas on arrival to encourage them to stay longer in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269264-tat-to-propose-visa-extension-for-tourists/

PHOTO: prachachat More than four million foreign tourists have arrived since January, TAT reports The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday, August 17th, reported that the total number of foreign tourists arriving in Thailand has reached four million since the full country reopening on January 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269272-more-than-four-million-foreign-tourists-have-arrived-since-january-tat-reports/

Man found dead in a bombed-out convenience store in Narathiwat province The body of a man was found yesterday (Wednesday) in one of more than a dozen of 7-Eleven and Mini Big C convenience stores, gas stations and communication towers in the three southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, which were attacked by southern insurgents on Tuesday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269223-man-found-dead-in-a-bombed-out-convenience-store-in-narathiwat-province/

The body of a man was found yesterday (Wednesday) in one of more than a dozen of 7-Eleven and Mini Big C convenience stores, gas stations and communication towers in the three southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, which were attacked by southern insurgents on Tuesday night. Deputy Commander of the Fourth Army Region Maj-Gen Pramote Prom-in said yesterday that he believes the coordinated bomb attacks, selectively targeting convenience stores, were carried out by a single group of insurgents to undermine the economy of the Deep South, as the stores are economic symbols. The charred body of the 21-year-old man was found inside a store, located in the compound of a PTT gas station in Su-Ngai Kolok district of Narathiwat province, during an inspection by a unit of explosive ordnance disposal officials. The remains were sent to a hospital for autopsy, before being handed over to his family for burial. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/man-found-dead-in-a-bombed-out-convenience-store-in-narathiwat-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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!

UPDATE: Public consent required for pilot 4am extension of Khao San pub hours Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose its pilot project, to allow pubs and bars in Bangkok’s Khao San area to operate until 4am, instead of 2am, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), but it will have to get consent from the people living in the neighbourhood as well, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269189-tourism-minister-determined-to-get-4-am-nightlife-so-thailand-wont-be-left-behind-its-all-about-money/?do=findComment&comment=17550385

Public consent required for pilot 4am extension of Khao San pub hours Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports will propose its pilot project, to allow pubs and bars in Bangkok’s Khao San area to operate until 4am, instead of 2am, to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), but it will have to get consent from the people living in the neighbourhood as well, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn last night. Accompanied by tourist police and officials from Phra Nakhon district, the minister toured the Khao San Road and held informal talks with several night spot operators about the extension of operating hours. He said that this pilot project has to receive the consent of most people in the Khao San neighbourhood, without which it cannot proceed, adding, however, that people in the neighbourhood will stand to benefit from extra income if they agree to the project. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-consent-required-for-pilot-4am-extension-of-khao-san-pub-hours/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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 18: Cheap travel options to Thailand, 4am BKK closing locations Video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269218-tim-newton-today-aug-18-cheap-travel-options-to-thailand-4am-bkk-closing-locations/

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Now, is Pheu Thai landslide possible? OPINION | by Tulsathit Taptim Photo from FB page พรรคเพื่อไทย The answer depends primarily on two factors. The first one is quite ironic considering the Palang Pracharath “conspiracy theory”, which is doing the rounds and not for the first time. The second one has to do with the “frenemy” relationship with the Move Forward Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269216-now-is-pheu-thai-landslide-possible/

Photo from FB page พรรคเพื่อไทย OPINION | by Tulsathit Taptim The answer depends primarily on two factors. The first one is quite ironic considering the Palang Pracharath “conspiracy theory”, which is doing the rounds and not for the first time. The second one has to do with the “frenemy” relationship with the Move Forward Party. What has happened in Parliament over the past few days has raised the prospect of a Pheu Thai sweeping election victory. The quorum collapse means the electoral system should now be settling for a two-ballot and “Divided by 100” formula, which is heavily favoured by Pheu Thai. This upcoming system would be a far cry from 2019, in which Thailand resorted to one ballot and a party-list calculation system that deprived Pheu Thai of party-list seats totally. Pheu Thai emerged with an impressive 136 constituency seats in 2019 anyway, enough to be crowned champion of that election in terms of seats won. One significant detail of the 2019 election is that, in terms of overall votes combined, Palang Pracharath was the champion, winning 8,433,137 votes. Pheu Thai came second with 7,920,630 votes. The Thai Raksa Chart disaster more or less contributed to these figures. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/now-is-pheu-thai-landslide-possible/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-18 - 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!

Update: Man arrested within 24 hours after robbery and attempted rape at salon of "Mum" associate Thai Rath reported that great work by the Region 1 police resulted in the arrest of a man less than 24 hours after a robbery and attempted rape at a salon run by an employee of famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269204-famous-thai-comedian-on-the-scene-as-top-brass-investigate-theftattempted-rape-at-salon/?do=findComment&comment=17550160

Update: Man arrested within 24 hours after robbery and attempted rape at salon of "Mum" associate Thai Rath reported that great work by the Region 1 police resulted in the arrest of a man less than 24 hours after a robbery and attempted rape at a salon run by an employee of famous Thai comedian Mum Jokmok. The case involved robbery and attempted rape of Nongluck Moonsri, 45, the owner of Nongluck Salon in Bang Kruay, Nonthaburi, at 8pm on Tuesday. The thief got away with a diamond ring, a phone and 150 baht in cash. The victim was able to identify Chaichet Saduakdee, 35, as the assailant, a man from Singburi. At 6pm yesterday Region 1 police managed to arrest the suspect in Lat Lum Kaew district of Pathum Thani north of the Thai capital Bangkok. He was fleeing in a car. He was taken to Bang Bua Thong police station for questioning. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Major drug dealer shot in the head in Kanchanaburi by Ratchaburi police after gunfight Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi police were called after a gunfight between police from Ban Pong, Ratchaburi and a drug dealer in a pickup. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269215-major-drug-dealer-shot-in-the-head-in-kanchanaburi-by-ratchaburi-police-after-gunfight/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi police were called after a gunfight between police from Ban Pong, Ratchaburi and a drug dealer in a pickup. Rescue services managed to tow an Isuzu out of the klong. Inside dead from a single gunshot wound to the head was Chaiwit "Mot" Siriatthiporn, 30. A .38 gun and 20,400 Ya Ba pills were recovered. The vehicle had been involved in a collision and there were multiple holes from gunshots. In the road was a red plate Yaris belonging to the police that was also damaged and had seven holes in it. The Ratchaburi police explained that earlier they had arrested a man called Burapha, 25, on their patch and he had led them to an associate called Chaiwit. The police set a trap but there was a collision with their vehicle and the suspect's as they tried to prevent escape. A gunfight ensued in which multiple shots were fired. The suspect was hit and veered off the road into the klong. It all went down in Phang Tru sub-district of Kanchanaburi around 2 pm yesterday afternoon. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Mountain B fire aftermath: Sia Yot father of Sia B bailed by Pattaya court for one million baht Daily News Thai Caption: One million baht bail Daily News reported that yesterday the Pattaya court had granted bail in the sum of one million baht to Somyot Panprasong or "Sia Yot". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269212-mountain-b-fire-aftermath-sia-yot-father-of-sia-b-bailed-by-pattaya-court-for-one-million-baht/

Daily News Thai Caption: One million baht bail Daily News reported that yesterday the Pattaya court had granted bail in the sum of one million baht to Somyot Panprasong or "Sia Yot". The father of Pongsiri or "Sia B" had initially been ordered held for 12 days. Earlier Sia B was named as the owner of Mountain B where a fire killed 19 people earlier this month. Speculation has been rife as to who the real owner is. Sia B is out on bail on a far lower sum. Sia Yot must wear an EM (electronic monitoring) band, not tamper with witnesses and must report to the court several times at the end of the second, fourth and seventh detention periods. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Charming! Man stops to change his wiper blades only for a thief to steal pick-up Daily News Thai Caption: All over in a few seconds Daily News reported on a crime that took just a few seconds but has so far been unsolved. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269211-charming-man-stops-to-change-his-wiper-blades-only-for-a-thief-to-steal-pick-up/

Daily News Thai Caption: All over in a few seconds Daily News reported on a crime that took just a few seconds but has so far been unsolved. Juthaphol, 53, told the media that his elder brother had taken his pick-up to a roadside stall to change his wiper blades. After this was done the brother went to pay and get a receipt but left the keys in the ignition. Picture: Daily News The female trader had said: "Is there someone in your vehicle?" He turned in horror - someone was reversing and driving off in his Isuzu. Police were informed about the incident on the Asia Highway, KM marker 20 in Thanu sub-district of Ayutthaya. But so far there has been no arrest. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Bangkok: New governor announces crackdown on illegal parking next month after "Traffy Fondue" study 77kaoded Thai Caption: Next month you'll be caught for sure! 77kaoded reported that new Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt was cracking down on illegal parking in the Thai capital from next month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269210-bangkok-new-governor-announces-crackdown-on-illegal-parking-next-month-after-traffy-fondue-study/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Next month you'll be caught for sure! 77kaoded reported that new Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt was cracking down on illegal parking in the Thai capital from next month. He promised arrests, fines and clampings after meeting with deputy commander of the met police Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek. The top men and traffic experts were also discussing the implimentation of something called the ITMS - Intelligence Traffic Management System, according to the media. A committee of the BMA and the RTP is looking into that. Picture: 77kaoded The other issue was illegal parking causing traffic buildup. A scientific study had been ongoing for two months to identify problem areas. This was referred to as "Traffy Fondue" by the media. Picture: 77kaoded Whether this involved the use of melted cheese or chocolate was not explained, notes ASEAN NOW. Also on the governor's radar was making sure that department stores organised stopping places for taxis within their buildings. Some have not meaning that taxis tout for business out in the street creating further traffic buildup. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Drunk security guard killed crossing the road for more booze Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported from Samut Prakan where a drunk security guard crossing the road for more booze was hit by a pick-up and died at the scene. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269209-drunk-security-guard-killed-crossing-the-road-for-more-booze/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported from Samut Prakan where a drunk security guard crossing the road for more booze was hit by a pick-up and died at the scene. It happened in front of the Torung Srisuk market on Thepparak Road, KM marker 10 in Bang Plee. Bang Kaew police had received notification of the accident at 11.30 pm last night. Prasit Inkaew, 61, with multiple injuries was given CPR for 15 minutes by rescue services to no avail. A damaged Vigo had stopped 100 meters down the road. Picture: 77kaoded Watcharaphol, 41, said he was delivering things when the pedestrian ran out into the road with his hand up. He tried to swerve but ended crossing the central reservation. It was lucky he didn't have a collision on the other side. A laab seller said that the deceased was a security man at a small factory who was always drinking. He came in for some lao khao (white spirit) but the laab seller didn't have any so he decided to run over the road and get some from a karaoke establishment. That proved to be a fateful decision. The deceased was taken away for autopsy while the Vigo driver was interviewed at the police station. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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

Top Monk confused after Thai PM connects Buddhist suffering with electricity price increase Sanook Thai Caption: Monk confused - how can he connect the two? A top monk in Thailand said he was completely confused by comments made by Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha as reported by ASEAN NOW yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1269208-top-monk-confused-after-thai-pm-connects-buddhist-suffering-with-electricity-price-increase/

Sanook Thai Caption: Monk confused - how can he connect the two? A top monk in Thailand said he was completely confused by comments made by Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha as reported by ASEAN NOW yesterday. Thailand's increasingly out of touch and belligerent former general who seized power in 2014 berated the press then went on a rant about the "Four Noble Truths" of Buddhism. These are central tenets about suffering that are key to Buddhist learning. Sanook went to see Phra Phayom Kanlayano, abbot of Wat Suan Kaew in Nonthaburi, who failed to see any connection with the Four Noble Truths and electricity prices. "We're suffering because we don't want to pay higher prices" said the monk drily. He noted that his temple's bills had gone from a monthly charge of 120,000 to 150,000 baht. Prayuth had lambasted the press for misrepresenting increases saying it was "only a few satang". This from a man who has 128 million baht in declared assets. The monk gave the benefit of his ideas on suffering and how to be economical and alleviate that. But he was completely "ngong" (confused) by the PM connecting Buddhism and electricity charges. As the rest of Thailand was. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-18 - 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