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Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on yet another serious accident during construction of the expressway on Rama 2 road. The latest incident followed a U-turn bridge collapse on the same road that killed two people. In this one a lady called Thichakorn Photalay, 33, was driving home to Mahachai in her Ford Fiesta after attending an English class at Central Rama 2 last night. She said that there was not much traffic and she was driving in the right hand lane of the central part of the road outbound. Suddenly there was a huge noise as what she imagined was tons of water fell on her car denting the roof and smashing the windshield. She managed to brake before calling her boyfriend and the Samae Dam police who arrived at the scene. The water had come down after it collected in a canvas awning above in construction of the expressway overheard by Pong-Pat Enterprise Co. Ltd. Nitiphan Wongraksa, 38, the lady's boyfriend said that it was his car. Looking above his head he told reporters that it wouldn't be the last time this happened, there was more water to come. Representatives from the company and the Samut Sakhon authorities were discussing full compensation at the police station. Nitiphan said he didn't have full insurance and needed the car daily. The incident happened outbound by the Laddarom Regent housing estate some time after 10pm last night. Samae Dam police are investigating in the aftermath but Thai Rath mentioned no immediate action against the company involved in the construction. ASEAN NOW notes that construction for dozens of kilometers leading out of and into Bangkok on Rama 2 has made driving in the area a nightmare for years. Even without accidents such as these. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-12 - 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

Thai woman and Singaporean husband wanted for 844MB brandname fraud arrested in Malaysia Picture: Thai Rth Thai Rath reported that a Thai woman and her Singaporean husband wanted for a massive brandname goods fraud in the island nation had been arrested in Malaysia following help from the Thai police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268644-thai-woman-and-singaporean-husband-wanted-for-844mb-brandname-fraud-arrested-in-malaysia/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a Thai woman and her Singaporean husband wanted for a massive brandname goods fraud in the island nation had been arrested in Malaysia following help from the Thai police. Channel News Asia reported that Pi Jiapeng, 26, and Siriwipa Pansuk, 27, were now in the hands of the Singaporean police. The RTP had heard that the couple may have been staying in a hotel in Johor Bahru that is just across the causeway from Singapore. The RTP gave their counterparts in Singapore the tip. The Singaporean authorities contacted the Malaysian police who issued an arrest warrant that led to the couple's capture. The couple were wanted in Singapore for not delivering brandname products in the sum of 32 million Singaporean dollars that is about 844 million baht. They fled Singapore on July 4th hidden in a container truck. A man called Mohammed Alias, 40, is in custody related to that matter. Singapore police had Interpol issue a red notice in mid July. The couple are also being connected to the case of dealings by two companies called Tradenation and Tradeluxury. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-12 - 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 12 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268642-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-august-12-2022/

Listen to the news: Prime minister Prayut, his Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister will quit the government if the Constitutional Court rules his eight-year term is over. Interior Minister Anupong’s comments came while attending Gen Prawit's 77th birthday party. The Government plans to launch a series of measures to help alleviate the rising cost of fuel and plans to prepare for the fallout of the Ukraine war and other potential geopolitical conflicts. The panel discussed farming, promoting the use of organic fertilizers, encouraging energy conservation and the use of public transport, Former Sri Lankan president Gota-baya Raja-paksa arrived in Thailand late yesterday in his quest to seek a new home , however he is on a temporary visa here after fleeing Sri lanka and spending a few weeks in Singapore. The daughter of a man whose body was found in his car almost 12 hours after a crash in Chon Buri has filed a complaint against police and rescuers, saying she did not believe he died instantly at the crash site. She alleges officers acted negligently which caused the death of her father. Police raided premises in Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi where they seized tens of thousands of Fake Covid-19 test kits, masks and other items worth some 2 million baht. The goods displayed false brand labels and were being sold for less than the market price. At least two arrests were made. Police believe the items were supplied by a Chinese national. Nakhon Phanom was plunged into darkness last night as storm mulan dumped torrential rain across the province then moved west across northern Thailand. Region: India: New Delhi will enforce a mask mandate again after COVID-19 infections rose in the past two weeks , however, a similar order in April failed to improve compliance. Storm Mulan dumping torrential rain in the north Chiang Mai: Cloudy torrential rain, 27C Bangkok: Cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with thundershowers later 30C Phuket and the South: A fine day, partly cloudy DRY 30C. Hua Hin: Bright but cloudy with showers likely this afternoon 31C 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 2022-08-12 - 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!

Traffic cop praised for taking Myanmar mum and sick boy to hospital on his bike Daily News Thai Caption: Praiseworthy actions Daily News published a feel good story on the eve of Thai Mother's Day today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268637-traffic-cop-praised-for-taking-myanmar-mum-and-sick-boy-to-hospital-on-his-bike/

Daily News Thai Caption: Praiseworthy actions Daily News published a feel good story on the eve of Thai Mother's Day today. It involved a kind traffic policeman who took a Myanmar woman who works in Khao San Raod, Bangkok, to hospital with her sick son. The little chap had a raging fever. Chana Songkhram traffic cop Krissanachai Sricharoen had heard calls for an ambulance over the radio and rushed to the Khok Wua intersection to see if he could be of assistance, said station chief Pol Col Sanong Saengmanee. Picture: Daily News It was raining heavily and the rush hour and mum and son had been waiting in vain for a taxi to take them to hospital. After checking with mum to make sure that she was ok to ride with her son on a motorcycle the kind cop saved the day. Daily News said there was praise for the policeman's actions. Goodness knows what would have happened had he not stepped up to the plate to offer his assistance. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-12 - 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

World Sports News - Friday 12 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268633-world-sports-news-friday-12-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Rugby League - Australia rugby league coach and former player Paul Green has died at the age of 49 after taking his own life. He guided North Queensland Cowboys to their first National Rugby League (NRL) premiership title in 2015. As a player, he made 162 appearances across five different clubs during a 10-year career, before retiring in 2004. He was the current head coach of Queensland in the State of Origin Series. Basketball - The NBA will honour late 11-time champion Bill Russell by retiring his jersey number six across the league. The Boston Celtics legend died at the age of 88 last month. Football - Manchester City have agreed a fee of 13m euros plus add-ons with Anderlecht for Spain Under-21s defender Sergio Gomez. Gomez could go back out on loan to City Football Group club Girona in Spain. He came through the Barcelona academy before joining Borussia Dortmund. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-12 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!

Tourism and Sports Minister to propose opening hours extension for entertainment venues in popular tourist attractions By Goongnang Suksawat The Minister of Tourism and Sports is preparing to propose the opening hours extension of entertainment venues from 2:00 AM. to 4:00 AM. to be in line with tourist behavior. Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn revealed on Thursday, August 11th, that the proposal will be introduced in the meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for their approval next week. Phiphat added: “The extension is in line with the foreign tourists’ behavior, such as European and Middle Eastern nationals who regularly started dinner around 10:00 PM. and started drinking at midnight. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/11/tourism-and-sports-minister-to-propose-opening-hours-extension-for-entertainment-venues-in-popular-tourist-attractions/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-12 - 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 to Suvarnabhumi Airport bus service updated By Online Reporter The bus service that operates between Hua Hin and Suvarnabhumi Airport has been updated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268628-hua-hin-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-bus-service-updated/

By Online Reporter The bus service that operates between Hua Hin and Suvarnabhumi Airport has been updated. With immediate effect, a total of six services per day will now operate between the two locations. The first departure from Hua Hin begins at 7:30, while the last departure is at 18:00. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-to-suvarnabhumi-airport-bus-service-updated/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-08-12 - 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!

Taxi drivers in front of hotel in Patong warn other taxi drivers about “stealing” customers By Goongnang Suksawat Patong, Phuket – Taxi drivers in front of a hotel in Patong have warned other taxi drivers about “stealing” customers in their area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268627-taxi-drivers-in-front-of-hotel-in-patong-warn-other-taxi-drivers-about-“stealing”-customers/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong, Phuket – Taxi drivers in front of a hotel in Patong have warned other taxi drivers about “stealing” customers in their area. The issue has gone viral on Phuket’s social media today (August 11th). Taxi drivers who are stationed at a taxi stall in front of a hotel near Kalim Beach in Patong have posted papers on power poles nearby. The message concluded, “To other taxi drivers, please avoid picking up customers in this area as you do not respect us. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/08/11/taxi-drivers-in-front-of-hotel-in-patong-warn-other-taxi-drivers-about-stealing-customers/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-08-12 - 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!

Consumer confidence continues to pick up By Erich Parpart Thailand’s consumer confidence index increased for two months in a row, thanks to the reopening of the country of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268626-consumer-confidence-continues-to-pick-up/

By Erich Parpart Thailand’s consumer confidence index increased for two months in a row, thanks to the reopening of the country of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Thursday the consumer confidence index (CCI) increased from 41.6 in June to 42.4 in July. The index was 40.2 in May, compared to 40.7 in April, 42 in March, 43.3 in February and 44.8 in January. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/42716/consumer-confidence-continues-to-pick-up/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-08-12 - 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!

Police Shut 3 Pubs In Sukhumvit, Thonglor Area TNR Staff Krystal Club in Thonglor Soi 25. Photos: Manager online POLICE yesterday (August 11) shut a bar in Sukhumvit Soi 22 and two pubs in Thonglor area for operating and serving alcohol without the proper permits with the latter two also faulted for flouting Covid control measures, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268624-police-shut-3-pubs-in-sukhumvit-thonglor-area/

Krystal Club in Thonglor Soi 25. Photos: Manager online TNR Staff POLICE yesterday (August 11) shut a bar in Sukhumvit Soi 22 and two pubs in Thonglor area for operating and serving alcohol without the proper permits with the latter two also faulted for flouting Covid control measures, Naewna newspaper said. Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Roy Ingkapairote ordered the closure of Otto Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 22 for 30 days after it was found to have both set up this establishment and sold liquor without valid licences. Also closed for 60 days were Emerald Club in Thonglor Soi 13 and Krystal Club in Thonglor Soi 25 after they were found to have set up their pubs, where alcohol was served, live music played and dance shows performed, without proper licence. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/11/police-shut-3-pubs-in-sukhumvit-thonglor-area/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-12 - 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!

Country faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ says Move Forward Party MP in parliament over PM’s status by James Morris and Son Nguyen The anticipated floundering of key electoral reform bills by Monday, August 15th is also a matter expected to be ultimately adjudicated by the Constitutional Court as the ballot system used in the next General Election will sway its outcome with the changes proposed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268623-country-faces-a-‘constitutional-crisis’-says-move-forward-party-mp-in-parliament-over-pm’s-status/

by James Morris and Son Nguyen The anticipated floundering of key electoral reform bills by Monday, August 15th is also a matter expected to be ultimately adjudicated by the Constitutional Court as the ballot system used in the next General Election will sway its outcome with the changes proposed last September likely ultimately to hand a decisive win to the Pheu Thai Party which is currently riding high in national opinion polls, particularly in Bangkok. The Thai parliament heard on Thursday from leading opposition Move Forward Party MP, Rangsiman Rome, that the kingdom was facing a constitutional crisis as questions swirl over the status of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha after August 23rd next. Government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, urged the public to await the decision of the Constitutional Court on the matter. At the same time, a parliamentary meeting on Thursday failed to reach a quorum, as has been the case now for several days, a situation which could see urgent and critical legislation to change the country’s electoral laws flounder if they are not passed by Monday, August 15th. The electoral system used in the next General Election will be the most important factor in determining the outcome with the changes proposed and passed by parliament, in a first reading last year, likely to give the country’s leading opposition party, Pheu Thai, an emphatic victory in the next poll due to be held between now and March 2023. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/08/12/country-in-a-constitutional-crisis-says-mp-rangsiman-rome/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-08-12 - 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!

Sri Lanka’s ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday, as he seeks temporary shelter in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268622-sri-lanka’s-ousted-president-arrives-in-thailand-for-temporary-stay/

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday, as he seeks temporary shelter in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests. Rajapaksa arrived at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport on a chartered flight from Singapore after the city-state’s immigration authority said in a statement on Thursday he had left Singapore. Rajapaksa is expected to stay temporarily in Thailand after fleeing Sri Lanka for Singapore on July 14. He resigned from office shortly afterwards following unprecedented unrest over his government’s handling of the worst economic crisis in seven decades, and days after thousands of protesters stormed the president‘s official residence and office. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sri-lankas-ousted-president-arrives-in-thailand-for-temporary-stay/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-12 - 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! Full story

Police checks are already heavy even before the seatbelt rule starts OPINION file photo Living here in Pattaya I have been mainly ignored by the ever-present police checkpoints that are sent out every day to stop motorbike riders and passengers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268621-police-checks-are-already-heavy-even-before-the-seatbelt-rule-starts/

file photo OPINION Living here in Pattaya I have been mainly ignored by the ever-present police checkpoints that are sent out every day to stop motorbike riders and passengers. Driving a car is a lot easier and to be honest, I have not been stopped for a few years now. Of course, I have my tax disc in the window, which is up to date, so they just wave me on. Ironically, the last time they stopped me was in Trang province and there they fined us as my passengers in the back were not wearing a seat belts. In those days I was new in town, so paid up as I didn’t know the rules. Meanwhile, I have friends with bikes who have become experts in taking the back roads or soi’s to avoid the numerous police checkpoints. Even with an international car and bike licence, they still fine my Scottish expat friend on a daily basis. I keep telling him to rent or buy a car as with his month fines it would be cheaper, but he prefers the bike. Now with the new seat belt rules starting on September 5th the police must be looking forward to a few bumper months of collecting fines from us unsuspecting drivers of cars. There will naturally be a few teething problems to start with, but how long will the police be happy with just giving a friendly warning. I am sure getting blacked-out windows will be one way to avoid fines. Child Seats Apart from using seat belts, children will require car seats too. Personally, I think it is a great idea as coming from the UK we always buckled up the kids in their car seats. According to the recent Royal Gazette announcement, child car seats or booster seat cushions are now compulsory for children younger than 6 or those 135 cms or shorter in height. Having checked out the prices of the proper car seats at Robinsons store recently, most were over THB3,000 up to THB6,000, so if you have two toddlers that will set Mum’s back over THB6,000. You can get cheaper models online but are they safe and will you be able to fit them into your car? As many Thais are single Mums trying to work and look after kids or paying a friend to babysit, this new outlay will be hard to find. Expect a black market of sub-standard baby seats to start appearing at markets or online, but will they still save lives on Thailand’s dangerous expressways? One thing is for sure burglars will be having a field day, as the police will be too busy catching seat belt offenders to chase after them. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-12 - 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

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