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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday August 15 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268849-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-august-15-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand and China began joint air force exercises yesterday for the first time since they were postponed due to Covid. "Falcon Strike" is being held in Udon Thani, north east Thailand will involve training for "air support, strikes on ground targets, and troop deployments". The exercises will run until 25th August Environmental groups have criticized government plans to introduce a climate change agency and a climate change act to oversee Thailand's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They say the steps were just glossy campaigns that favour big business, while largely ignoring the participation of civil society and local communities. Two sons helped retrieve the body of their father after he had fallen while walking in a forest over the weekend, his body was found early yesterday morning. They strapped the body to themselves and rode out of the woods on a motorcycle. He was then taken to hospital The Centre of Alcohol Studies at Maha Sarakham University' says plans to allow pubs in some tourist areas to remain open until 4am will increase casualties from alcohol-related incidents, such as drink driving and assaults. Areas including Bangkok Chiang Mai and Prachuap Kiri Khan could see pub hours extended if a proposal from the Tourism and Sports Minister is approved by the CCSA. Center for Covid 19. The Tourism authority reported that Surat Thani saw more than 57,000 visitors during a long weekend, providing a boost to local business. Meanwhile Tourism operators on Koh Samui have urged the government to press ahead with promoting the island as a wellness destination and to proceed with plans to construct a bridge to the mainland... Region: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a letter from Vladimir Putin saying their two countries will "expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations, adding closer ties would be in both countries' interests, and would help strengthen the security and stability of the Korean peninsula and the Northeast Asian region, Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 31C Bangkok: Cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 33C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thundershowers later 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny, partly cloudy DRY 30C Hua Hin: Bright but cloudy with thunder showers 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 2022-08-15 - 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 - Monday 15 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268846-world-sports-news-monday-15-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: In Last night's English Premier League Harry Kane's equaliser six minutes into stoppage time earned Tottenham a dramatic draw as a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge ended in an angry confrontation between Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte that resulted in red cards for both managers. 2-2 the score. Earlier Nottingham Forest recorded their first win in the EPL after beating West Ham United 1-0. In Scotland leaders Glasgow Celtic hammered Kilmarnock 5-0 at Rugby Park. In Spain's La Liga Real Madrid opened their La Liga title defence with a hard-fought victory as they came from a goal down to beat Almeria 2-1. There were also wins for Real Socidad and Valencia. Jose Mourinho's new-look Roma began the Serie A season with a 1-0 win at Salernitana. Bayern Munich continued their winning start to the season with a 2-0 home win over Wolfsburg. In France Marseille drew 1-1 at Brest. Tennis - Simona Halep produced a battling performance in Toronto to beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in three sets and claim a third Canadian Open title. 6-3 2-6 6-3 she won. Cricket - South Africa seamer Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the Test series against England through injury. The 30-year-old has returned home after tearing a hip muscle. South Africa have not yet named a replacement. The first Test of the three-match series begins on Wednesday at Lord's. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-15 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!

18th victim of Mountain B pub fire dies at Thammasat U Hospital Another person, injured in the August 5th blaze at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province, died yesterday (Friday) at Thammasat University Hospital, bringing the death toll to 18. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268845-18th-victim-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-dies-at-thammasat-u-hospital/

Another person, injured in the August 5th blaze at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip district of Chon Buri province, died yesterday (Friday) at Thammasat University Hospital, bringing the death toll to 18. The 17-year-old victim Siriwan had been on life-support since she was admitted to the hospital after the fire, according to her elder sister. The patient had to have her right leg amputated, due to blood poisoning, and she also suffered from pulmonary oedema, she said, adding that doctors at the hospital had tried their best to save her life, but she succumbed to her injuries yesterday. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/18th-victim-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-dies-at-thammasat-u-hospital/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-15 - 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 governor concerned about alleged open marijuana smoking on Khao San Road By Adam Judd National — The Bangkok Governor said he could smell marijuana joint smoke while routinely jogging on Khao San Road and was “concerned”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268844-bangkok-governor-concerned-about-alleged-open-marijuana-smoking-on-khao-san-road/

By Adam Judd National — The Bangkok Governor said he could smell marijuana joint smoke while routinely jogging on Khao San Road and was “concerned”. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Friday, August 12th, “I was out for jogging on Khao San Road today, and I could smell joint’s smoke. It is quite concerning because it might have a long-term effect.” The smoke, according to him, was in the breeze, and he was certain it was the smell of marijuana.” The governor did not clarify how he knew what marijuana smelled like when asked by some netizens. Then, the governor’s statement became widely debated on social media because he said it during his routine Facebook Live with tens of thousands of viewers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/14/bangkok-governor-concerned-about-alleged-open-marijuana-smoking-on-khao-san-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-15 - 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!

Thousands of tourists and Thai Tourism Minister joins the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island in Surat Thani By Goongnang Suksawat Surat Thani – Thousands of tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268843-thousands-of-tourists-and-thai-tourism-minister-joins-the-full-moon-party-on-pha-ngan-island-in-surat-thani/

Surat Thani – Thousands of tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island in Surat Thani and the Minister of Tourism and Sports even visited the party. More than 10,000 Thai and foreign tourists joined the Full Moon Party Friday night (August 12th). Tourists were travelling from Baan Bang Rak Pier in Bor Pud sub-district, Koh Samui district to the Full Moon Party all night. Marine officials inspected the pier to ensure safety and prevent any over-fee pricing for speed boats. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/14/thousands-of-tourists-and-thai-tourism-minister-joins-the-full-moon-party-on-pha-ngan-island-in-surat-thani/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-15 - 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!

Surat Thani welcomes more than 57,000 Thai and foreign tourists during three-day long weekend By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268842-surat-thani-welcomes-more-than-57000-thai-and-foreign-tourists-during-three-day-long-weekend/

By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – Surat Thani has welcomed more than 57,000 tourists during a long weekend between August 12th and the 14th, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported on Sunday, August 14th. Nanthawan Siripokphat, director of TAT’s Surat Thani office, revealed that there are approximately 57,243 people traveling to the province, 32,604 were Thais and 24,639 were foreigners. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/14/surat-thani-welcomes-more-than-57000-thai-and-foreign-tourists-during-three-day-long-weekend/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-15 - 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!

Condo Owner Fined Over 140,000 Baht For Keeping A Pet In The Unit by TNR Staff Picture: Sanook GOING viral on Thai social media today (August 14) is a condo owner being ordered by court to pay a fine of 141,500 baht to the juristic person for keeping a pet in the unit in violation of the regulations, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268841-condo-owner-fined-over-140000-baht-for-keeping-a-pet-in-the-unit/

Picture: Sanook by TNR Staff GOING viral on Thai social media today (August 14) is a condo owner being ordered by court to pay a fine of 141,500 baht to the juristic person for keeping a pet in the unit in violation of the regulations, Sanook.com said. Drawing attention to this case was PropCons web page which runs stories on real estate and investment. According to the verdict by Southern Bangkok Civil Court published on this web page the defendant was ordered to pay 141,500 baht plus 5% interest on the principal amounting to 140,000 baht from the date the lawsuit was filed, December 8, 2021, until the plaintiff receives the full sum. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/14/condo-owner-fined-over-140000-baht-for-keeping-a-pet-in-the-unit/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-15 - 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!

Foreigner Apologises For Catching Parrotfish Off Southern Island TNR Staff Picture: Sanook A FOREIGN man wanted for having caught endangered parrotfish off Koh Phi Phi Leh Island, Krabi province, as seen in a TikTok video clip that enraged Thai netizens has now apologised for having done so, Sanook.com said today (August 13). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268840-foreigner-apologises-for-catching-parrotfish-off-southern-island/

Picture: Sanook by TNR Staff A FOREIGN man wanted for having caught endangered parrotfish off Koh Phi Phi Leh Island, Krabi province, as seen in a TikTok video clip that enraged Thai netizens has now apologised for having done so, Sanook.com said today (August 13). In the video clip that he has already removed he can be standing near the boat’s captain and holding three parrotfish and two other unidentified fish in one hand and showing a stabbed sea eel in the other. In replying to strong criticism from Thais, the unnamed foreigner posted this message on his TikTok channel: Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/13/foreigner-apologises-for-catching-parrotfish-off-southern-island/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-15 - 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 Consumer Mood at 5-Month High in July by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in July, reaching a five-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following an easing of pandemic-era curbs, but high cost of living remained a concern. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268839-thai-consumer-mood-at-5-month-high-in-july/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in July, reaching a five-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following an easing of pandemic-era curbs, but high cost of living remained a concern. The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) increased to 42.4 in July from 41.6 in the previous month. University President Thanavath Phonvichai told a briefing that consumer spending is likely to gradually improve later this year as the economy gains more steam, helped by increased exports and a recovery in the vital tourism sector. He also said the economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, with exports seen up 6% to 8% and foreign tourist arrivals expected at 8-10 million. There were nearly 40 million foreign tourists in 2019 before the pandemic. Thanavath said the central bank’s first interest rate hike in nearly four years on Wednesday should not have a big impact on the economy, as commercial banks will not rush to raise their interest rates. He added the Bank of Thailand (BOT) is expected to raise the key rate by a quarter point at each of the two remaining meetings this year, taking the rate to 1.25%. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220813170255890 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-15 - 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!

Thailand’s free and accessible Women’s health care Thailand’s health care for women at government medical facilities is free of charge and quite comprehensive. The problem is that a lot of people are unaware that there are such services available for free, said Dr. Phanitra Maneeratprasert, Gynaecologist at Bang Bua Thong Hospital in Nonthaburi province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268838-thailand’s-free-and-accessible-women’s-health-care/

Thailand’s health care for women at government medical facilities is free of charge and quite comprehensive. The problem is that a lot of people are unaware that there are such services available for free, said Dr. Phanitra Maneeratprasert, Gynaecologist at Bang Bua Thong Hospital in Nonthaburi province. The women’s clinic at this hospital is one of over 130 service points available in Nonthaburi, providing women with the health care services they need, ranging from reproductive health and maternity care to breast and cervical cancer screening. In fact, it is one of over 7,000 facilities nationwide that provide such care. Anyone who holds the Universal Health Care card can access these services. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-free-and-accessible-womens-health-care/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-15 - 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 opposition to petition Charter Court next week for ruling on PM’s term in office Somkid Chueakong, Pheu Thai MP and opposition deputy chief whip Thailand’s opposition parties have decided to submit a petition, through House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, to the Constitutional Court this Wednesday to seek a ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s 8-year-term in office, according to Pheu Thai MP and opposition deputy chief whip Somkid Chueakong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268837-thai-opposition-to-petition-charter-court-next-week-for-ruling-on-pm’s-term-in-office/

Somkid Chueakong, Pheu Thai MP and opposition deputy chief whip Thailand’s opposition parties have decided to submit a petition, through House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, to the Constitutional Court this Wednesday to seek a ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s 8-year-term in office, according to Pheu Thai MP and opposition deputy chief whip Somkid Chueakong. He said that opposition parties will also ask the Constitutional Court to order the prime minister to cease performing his duties, adding that the move has a slim chance of resulting in the House being dissolved by the prime minister, but he did not completely rule out such a scenario. Somkid cited the case of the bill to amend the organic law on election, to revert the use of 500 as the basis for the calculation of party-list seats which, he said, should have been completed on August 10th. Chuan, in his capacity as president of the parliament, has, however, scheduled another joint sitting of the two Houses this Monday to vote on the controversial bill. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-opposition-to-petition-charter-court-next-week-for-ruling-on-pms-term-in-office/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-15 - 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!

Pheu Thai Party will not attend special joint sitting of parliament to deliberate electoral bill Thailand’s core opposition party, Pheu Thai, will stay away from the joint special sitting of the House and Senate today (Monday), being convened to deliberate the final reading of the bill to amend the method used for thecalculation of party-list seats, the party’s spokesperson Teerarat Samretwanich said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268836-pheu-thai-party-will-not-attend-special-joint-sitting-of-parliament-to-deliberate-electoral-bill/

Thailand’s core opposition party, Pheu Thai, will stay away from the joint special sitting of the House and Senate today (Monday), being convened to deliberate the final reading of the bill to amend the method used for thecalculation of party-list seats, the party’s spokesperson Teerarat Samretwanich said. She also said, however, that, if there is a quorum for the joint sitting even if without the presence of Pheu Thai MPs, some Pheu Thai MPs will join the meeting to speak against the change in the calculation method and will then leave the chamber and refrain from voting. The Bangkok MP said that the Pheu Thai party cannot accept a legal amendment which may violate the Constitution, adding that the party has sympathy for the president of the parliament, Chuan Leekpai, who may have been pressured by government MPs to organise the meeting tomorrow to deliberate the bill. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-party-will-not-attend-special-joint-sitting-of-parliament-to-deliberate-electoral-bill/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-15 - 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!

Father forced to kill his 37-year-old son in self-defence in yet another drug-related tragedy in Udon Thani by James Morris and Son Nguyen 57-year-old father used an illegal gas gun to fire two shots at his son in the early hours of Saturday morning after being ambushed by him as he launched another violent tirade demanding money for drugs. Son had returned home to Udon Thani from Bangkok in February after losing his job. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268835-father-forced-to-kill-his-37-year-old-son-in-self-defence-in-yet-another-drug-related-tragedy-in-udon-thani/