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Revealing Reckless Behavior of "K Roi Lan" Before Road Rage Incident The recent case involving Mr. Khanotpitnuthep Jakraphopmahadecha, also known as "K Roi Lan," who drove recklessly and confronted a 22-year-old man in Chiang Mai province until it turned violent, occurred near the Doi Suthep Tourist Police Station in Suthep sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306969-revealing-reckless-behavior-of-k-roi-lan-before-road-rage-incident/

Suvarnabhumi Immigration Ensures 20-min Wait or Less for Tourists In less than 20 minutes! Thai Immigration Department is gearing up to welcome an influx of Chinese and Kazakh tourists following the government's announcement of visa-free travel. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306968-suvarnabhumi-immigration-ensures-20-min-wait-or-less-for-tourists/

Minister cited by the Corruption Commission for ‘minor’ role in Boss Vorayuth corruption scandal by James Morris and Son Nguyen New Minister of Education Police General Permpoon Chidchob (centre right) The lack of action in the ‘Boss’ Vorayuth affair undermines confidence in the Rule of Law in Thailand. This is a notorious case that has received international press coverage because of the high-profile nature of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the death of a policeman on duty in September 2012. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306967-minister-cited-by-the-corruption-commission-for-‘minor’-role-in-boss-vorayuth-corruption-scandal/

The lack of action in the ‘Boss’ Vorayuth affair undermines confidence in the Rule of Law in Thailand. This is a notorious case that has received international press coverage because of the high-profile nature of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the death of a policeman on duty in September 2012. It remains to be seen if the new government of Srettha Thavisin will take up the issue or if it will continue to be ignored. Amid a huge scandal and corruption case brewing over the operations of the Royal Thai Police in Nakhon Pathom, last week, the Prime Minister’s Office was also reminded of the ongoing controversy over the failure to arrest and prosecute the heir to the Red Bull fortune, a long-running sore which has significantly undermined confidence among the Thai public in the rule of law within the Kingdom. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), last week, sent a report implicating the newly appointed Minister of Education, Police General Permpoon Chidchob, for a ‘minor’ role in the controversy from his time as a senior policeman during the affair. It has also come to light that Mr Vorayuth Yoovidhya or ‘Boss’ is currently not featured on the Interpol Red Notice list of fugitives wanted by authorities in Thailand despite being placed on it by the Royal Thai Police in October 2020. On Wednesday, the Secretary General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr Niwatchai Kasemmongkol revealed that a file had been sent to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin concerning individuals examined by the Commission when dealing with the controversy over the Red Bull scion Vorayuth Yoovidhya or ‘Boss’, who fled Thailand in 2017 ahead of criminal charges and continues to evade arrest and prosecution for the killing of 47-year-old Police Sergeant Wichian Klanprasert on the Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok in the early hours of September 3rd, 2012. by James Morris and Son Nguyen TOP picture: New Minister of Education Police General Permpoon Chidchob (centre right) Full story: Thai Examiner 2023-09-19 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Police Hospital Doctors Suspected Of Unethically Keeping ‘Sickly’ Thaksin From Jail By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra and the Police Hospital where he is staying on the 14th floor. Photos: Matichon DOCTORS AT POLICE HOSPITAL have been suspected of compromising their professional ethics to keep “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra literally away from prison despite his one-year jail sentence. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306966-police-hospital-doctors-suspected-of-unethically-keeping-‘sickly’-thaksin-from-jail/

DOCTORS AT POLICE HOSPITAL have been suspected of compromising their professional ethics to keep “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra literally away from prison despite his one-year jail sentence. The so-called Students and People’s Network for Thailand Reform today (Sep.18) called on police chief Pol.Gen.Damrongsak Kittiprapat to promptly find out whether the doctors at Police Hospital taking care of Thaksin might probably compromise their ethical norms to literally keep the “sickly” deposed prime minister from jail. Pichit Chaimongkol, leader of the network, said the doctors might probably not only compromise their professionalism but the country’s judicial integrity by letting the de facto Pheu Thai boss stay at Police Hospital longer than necessary, thus keeping him from being put behind bars. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Pheu Thai de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra and the Police Hospital where he is staying on the 14th floor. Photos: Matichon Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-19 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Thaksin Could Possibly Be Freed On Parole After 6 Months In Jail By Thai Newsroom Reporters Photo: Thai Rath DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra could possibly be released on parole despite a one-year jail sentence on condition that he has served at least six months behind bars, a government official said today (Sep.18). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306947-no-parole-for-thaksin…-yet/?do=findComment&comment=18357449

Thaksin Could Possibly Be Freed On Parole After 6 Months In Jail By Thai Newsroom Reporters Photo: Thai Rath DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra could possibly be released on parole despite a one-year jail sentence on condition that he has served at least six months behind bars, a government official said today (Sep.18). Corrections Department spokesman Sitthi Sutheewong confirmed that the deposed prime minister who had been earlier sentenced in absentia to eight years in jail and then given royal pardon to have it curtailed to only one year could not ask for an immediate release on parole until he has practically served a minimum of six months in jail as provided by law. Releases on parole may be granted for inmates who are either over 70 years old or have critical illnesses after they have served one-third of their jail sentence whilst the 74-year-old “sickly” Thaksin could apparently fall into both categories, according to the department’s spokesman. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-19 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 19 September 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1306964-thailand-live-tuesday-19-september-2023/

Bitcoin blowup: Domestic dispute turns crypto catastrophe with six-hour standoff Photo: KhaoSod A heated dispute over Bitcoin investment loss led to a domestic violence incident that escalated into a six-hour standoff with the police. The 35 year old husband, Kritsada, shot his wife and barricaded himself in their home in Uthai district, Ayutthaya province, before eventually surrendering to the authorities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306944-bitcoin-blowup-domestic-dispute-turns-crypto-catastrophe-with-six-hour-standoff/

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not yet entitled to parole, according to Corrections Department spokesman Sitthi Sutheewong yesterday (Monday). No parole for Thaksin… yet Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306947-no-parole-for-thaksin…-yet/

Identity heist: Thai man’s plastic surgery ploy backfires, friend jailed in case of mistaken identity by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath. A Thai man resorted to using his friend’s identity to commit a crime and then underwent plastic surgery in an attempt to evade capture. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306914-identity-heist-thai-man’s-plastic-surgery-ploy-backfires-friend-jailed-in-case-of-mistaken-identity/

Thai business department investigates 439 firms for potential nomination violations by Alex Morgan Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash. In a move to suppress the ‘grey’ market in the fiscal year 2023, the Business Development Department (BDD) investigated 439 companies, suspecting them of acting as nominees for foreign corporations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306912-thai-business-department-investigates-439-firms-for-potential-nomination-violations/

In a move to suppress the ‘grey’ market in the fiscal year 2023, the Business Development Department (BDD) investigated 439 companies, suspecting them of acting as nominees for foreign corporations. Interestingly, legal entities potentially involved in nominee activities were discovered in Chiang Mai and Chon Buri provinces. The BDD Deputy Director-General, Jitakorn Wongkhatekorn, revealed that the agency inspected three targeted groups of businesses suspected of being nominees. These included tourism and related businesses, real estate, and hotels and resorts. The provinces subjected to this scrutiny included Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Surat Thani, Chon Buri, Rayong, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, and Bangkok. This was undertaken in cooperation with several entities, including the Tourism Department, the Special Investigations Department, the Tourist Police Bureau, and the Immigration Bureau. Jitakorn reported preliminary findings pointing to legal entities in Chiang Mai and Chon Buri engaging in potential nominee activities. Two Thai shareholders were found in 269 companies across various sectors. These companies were engaged in service businesses, real estate, tourism-related businesses, hotel and resort operations, and an array of other businesses such as retail, transport, and agriculture. by Alex Morgan Top Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-18 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Mercedes driver faces charges after road rage incident with taxi in Phuket by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of The Phuket News. A road rage incident involving a Mercedes Benz driver and a taxi driver near the Darasamut Intersection in Phuket, Thailand, resulted in the former facing charges for his violent reaction. The event took place on a Saturday night in September and quickly escalated when the green plate taxi allegedly cut off the Mercedes Benz. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306908-mercedes-driver-faces-charges-after-road-rage-incident-with-taxi-in-phuket/

Monsoon mayhem: TMD forecasts heavy rains for 51 provinces, including Bangkok by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy rains caused by monsoons affecting 51 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, with 70% of the areas expected to be hit hard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306907-monsoon-mayhem-tmd-forecasts-heavy-rains-for-51-provinces-including-bangkok/

The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy rains caused by monsoons affecting 51 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, with 70% of the areas expected to be hit hard. The warning, issued today, September 18, forecasts continuous rain for the next 24 hours due to a moderate monsoon trough passing through the northern and upper northeastern regions. The monsoon is entering a low-pressure area along the coast of northern Vietnam combined with a moderate southwest monsoon that is covering the Andaman Sea, the lower northeastern region, the central region, the eastern region, the southern region, and the Gulf of Thailand. This will result in continuous rainfall, with heavy rainfalls in some areas of the northern, northeastern and central regions including Bangkok and its vicinity. The public is urged to be cautious of heavy rainfall and accumulated rain which could lead to flash floods and forest runoff, particularly in areas near mountain slopes, waterways, and low-lying areas. Also, precautions should be taken when travelling through areas with thunderstorms. In the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the sea is moderate. For the Andaman Sea from the provinces of Ranong upwards, waves are 1 to 2 metres high and more than 2 metres high in areas with thunderstorms. For the Andaman Sea from Phang Nga downwards and the Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 1 metre high and 1 to 2 metres high in areas with thunderstorms. It is advised that sailors in these areas navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-18 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Flowing frustration: Mysterious water bill surge drowns Thai homeowner in questions by Samantha Rose Photo: Sanook. A baffling water bill totalling 2,428 baht has left 42 year old homeowner seeking answers from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306905-flowing-frustration-mysterious-water-bill-surge-drowns-thai-homeowner-in-questions/

27 villages in 8 districts of Chiang Mai flooded Flash floods and river overflows have inundated 27 villages in eight districts of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai, following heavy rain during the weekend, according to the provincial Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (PDPM). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306903-27-villages-in-8-districts-of-chiang-mai-flooded/

Roadside accident: Truck splits in two after lamppost crash by Nattapong Westwood Photo: KhaoSod. A dramatic incident was recorded by a dashboard camera as a young driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to crash into a lamppost by the roadside and split into two. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306899-roadside-accident-truck-splits-in-two-after-lamppost-crash/

Trading doubts for trust: Thai Trade representative addresses past controversy by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post. The newly designated Thai trade representative recently responded to lingering media scepticism regarding her background and qualifications. Nalinee Taveesin insisted that any past misunderstandings had been resolved. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306897-trading-doubts-for-trust-thai-trade-representative-addresses-past-controversy/

The newly designated Thai trade representative recently responded to lingering media scepticism regarding her background and qualifications. Nalinee Taveesin insisted that any past misunderstandings had been resolved. This was a reference to her blacklisting by the United States Department of the Treasury approximately ten years ago. This was due to her alleged business connections with the then-sanctioned regime of Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe. The sanctions against her were imposed after she was appointed as a trade representative for the Yingluck Shinawatra administration. Refusing to step down amid the allegations in January 2012, Nalinee maintained that her interactions with the Mugabe family were purely social. A complaint was subsequently lodged with the Office of Ombudsman, which, after reviewing her case, found nothing incriminating against her. by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-18 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai government to tax all income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 by Thai Enquirer Thailand’s revenue departments has released new guidelines which will see all income from abroad taxed as personal income tax regardless of whether it was earned income or savings. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306896-thai-government-to-tax-all-income-from-abroad-for-tax-residents-starting-2024/

Thailand’s revenue departments has released new guidelines which will see all income from abroad taxed as personal income tax regardless of whether it was earned income or savings. A senior official at the Ministry of Finance confirmed a document released by the revenue department over the weekend was accurate. According to the document “…those that have earnings from occupation or business abroad or wealth that is located abroad…and has brought these assets into Thailand… must factor this into their personal income tax for the year.” by Thai Enquirer Full story: THAI ENQUIRER 2023-09-18 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Shares of K-pop agency plunge after Lisa Blackpink reportedly rejects contract renewal offer Shares of K-pop agency YG Entertainment tumbled almost 9% on Friday after South Korean media reported that Blackpink member Lisa has rejected a contract renewal offer from the agency, reported CNBC news website. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306894-shares-of-k-pop-agency-plunge-after-lisa-blackpink-reportedly-rejects-contract-renewal-offer/