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Ticket turbulence: Thai airlines aim to price things right amid rising costs by Alex Morgan Photo Courtesy of InThailand.Travel Thai airlines plan to explain the accusations of raising ticket prices amid higher jet fuel costs. The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) announced it will host a seminar to clarify airfare structures and CAAT price regulations following consumer complaints. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305896-ticket-turbulence-thai-airlines-aim-to-price-things-right-amid-rising-costs/

Thai airlines plan to explain the accusations of raising ticket prices amid higher jet fuel costs. The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) announced it will host a seminar to clarify airfare structures and CAAT price regulations following consumer complaints. Nok Air CEO Wutthiphum Jurangkool stated that price increases mainly occurred during extended holidays due to high demand, impacting last-minute bookings. The 42 year old clarified that airlines adjusted fares in response to rising operational costs, especially jet fuel expenses, rather than excessively raising average prices for extra profit. Wutthiphum mentioned the rising jet fuel cost, hitting US$119 (4,232 baht) per barrel, exceeding IATA’s 2023 estimate of US$98.5 per barrel. He highlighted airlines’ struggles during the low-demand season, making it difficult to cover these higher costs without incurring losses on each flight. by Alex Morgan Photo Courtesy of InThailand.Travel Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thai-airlines-respond-to-ticket-price-hike-accusations-amid-rising-fuel-costs -- The Thaiger 2023-09-08 - 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

Suspected cop killer gunned down by police in Kanchanaburi province A man, suspected of fatally shooting a highway police officer and injuring another in Nakhon Pathom on Wednesday night, was shot and killed by police in Kanchanaburi province early this morning (Friday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305895-suspected-cop-killer-gunned-down-by-police-in-kanchanaburi-province/

On the right track: Thailand’s new transport minister charts course for infrastructure upgrade by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Thai PBS Newly appointed Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit yesterday committed to enhancing Thailand’s logistics network. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305894-on-the-right-track-thailand’s-new-transport-minister-charts-course-for-infrastructure-upgrade/

Newly appointed Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit yesterday committed to enhancing Thailand’s logistics network, focusing primarily on the country’s railway and maritime transport infrastructure. In his first press briefing, Suriya stated that strategic plans are underway and will be made public in the coming week. Highlighting the importance of the logistics sector, which contributes nearly 15% to Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP), Suriya noted that only a mere 2% is generated by rail and maritime transport. He emphasized the need for Thailand’s transportation development to increase its competitive edge. Suriya reassured that the double-track upgrades throughout the country’s rail network would be completed as scheduled. He predicts this will boost ridership numbers and stimulate further investment in the rail infrastructure. A key initiative for the ministry is the double-track upgrade between Khon Kaen and Nong Khai, a project that will require an investment of 29.7 billion baht (US$835 million) from the government. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Thai PBS Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/new-thai-transport-minister-prioritises-rail-and-maritime-infrastructure-boost -- The Thaiger 2023-09-08 - 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: Fire partially destroys Pattaya floating market A forensic team is at the Talad Nam 4 Park in Pattaya today (Friday), to search for clues to the source of a fire on Thursday night which destroyed a section of this floating market, causing damage initially estimated at about 50 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333754

Shock and recharge: Thailand’s EV sector hopes for spark by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Thailand Business News. The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) expects greater manufacturer interest in Thailand’s EV sector. The latest incentive package might be less appealing than earlier ones. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305893-thailand’s-ev-sector-hopes-for-spark/

The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) expects greater manufacturer interest in Thailand’s EV sector. The latest incentive package might be less appealing than earlier ones. Current incentives consist of tax reductions and subsidies for car producers and importers. These incentives aim to boost EV production and consumption from 2022 to 2023. The incentives range from 70,000 to 150,000 baht per unit. Manufacturers commit to constructing EV production facilities in Thailand. The upcoming package from the Srettha Thavisin administration is under scrutiny by EV manufacturers. Some foreign manufacturers might delay their expansion in Thailand until they comprehend the new policy’s implications. However, many have expressed interest in investing in Thailand’s EV sector, according to Krisda Utamote, President of EVAT. “We expect 1-2 new EV investors, especially from China, to seek investment opportunities in Thailand.” by Alex Morgan Photo courtesy of Thailand Business News. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thailands-ev-sector-attracts-manufacturers-despite-concerns-over-new-incentives -- The Thaiger 2023-09-08 - 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: Fire Engulfs Pattaya’s Iconic Floating Market CHONBURI, Sept 8 (TNA) – A massive fire transformed Pattaya floating market into a sea of flames, with authorities struggling for over three hours to contain the inferno. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333734

Cooling clash in Bangkok: Air con proposal met with heated debate by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill. A proposal to provide classrooms with air conditioning units sparked a heated debate in Bangkok, despite the city’s ongoing concern about PM2.5 safety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305891-cooling-clash-in-bangkok-air-con-proposal-met-with-heated-debate/

Thai PM’s night market escapade in Khon Kaen stirs up lotto luck frenzy by Samantha Rose Image courtesy of Srettha Thavisin via Facebook. Thailand Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin last night visited a bustling night market in Khon Kaen, sparking interest among superstitious locals looking for lottery numbers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305890-thai-pm’s-night-market-escapade-in-khon-kaen-stirs-up-lotto-luck-frenzy/

Thai love triangle: Husband denies ‘gay love,’ embraces divorce by Petch Petpailin Photo via Channel 3 A 64 year old Thai woman accused her 65 year old husband of cheating on her with a young man, adding that her husband refused to divorce her. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305889-thai-love-triangle-husband-denies-‘gay-love’-embraces-divorce/

UPDATE: Fire destroys popular Pattaya Floating Market By Peter Roche PHOTO: Matichon Pattaya’s Floating Market, a popular tourist magnet in Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road, has been burnt to the ground by a fire that broke out last night. Nation Thailand reports that around 1 rai of the 19-rai attraction was totally destroyed in the blaze. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305859-fire-causes-severe-damage-to-pattaya-floating-market-estimated-50-million-baht-of-damages/?do=findComment&comment=18333673

Pattaya floating market destroyed, Thai Airways goes on spending spree : Tim Newton Today - Sep 8 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305888-pattaya-floating-market-destroyed-thai-airways-goes-on-spending-spree-tim-newton-today-sep-8/

A huge fire destroys the popular Pattaya floating market, man killed while pulling his boat out of the water off Jomtien beach, a policeman shot, a local Kanman arrested, and a shooter on the run. Negotiations continue over the engine for the Chinese submarine purchase, ASEAN tries to push Myanmar towards peace, Thai Airways saying it wants to order nearly 100 new planes, big dengue problem for Bangladesh, and the Mormons invite you to visit their elaborate new temple in Bangkok. Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.

Thai weather forecast: Heavy rain, storms, trouble brewing – stay vigilant by Nattapong Westwood Image courtesy of Atilla Bingöl via Unsplash. The Thai Meteorological Department warned today there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms, affecting 60% to 80% of areas in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305887-thai-weather-forecast-heavy-rain-storms-trouble-brewing-–-stay-vigilant/

The Thai Meteorological Department warned today there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms, affecting 60% to 80% of areas in Thailand. The public is urged to stay vigilant due to the potential dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall that may lead to flash floods and forest run-off, particularly in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying areas. In the northern region, 80% of the area will experience thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rain in some parts. Affected provinces include Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Temperature ranges from a low of 23 to 24 degrees Celsius to a high of 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are expected across 80% of the northeastern region, with heavy to very heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, and Ubon Ratchathani. Temperatures will vary from 23 to 25 and 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. by Nattapong Westwood Image courtesy of Atilla Bingöl via Unsplash. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/meteorological-department-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-across-thailand-vigilance-urged-due-to-potential-flash-floods-and-forest-run-off -- The Thaiger 2023-09-08 - 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday 8 September 2023 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305873-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-8-september-2023/

Prime minister Thavisin expressed his wish to meet with US President Joe Biden during a trip to New York He is due to attend the 78th session of the UN General Assembly which will be held at it’s headquarters from September 18 to 26. New Industry Minister yesterday said the government would focus on promoting sustainable industries that are environmentally friendly. her priority will be to encourage new industries such as Robotics, intelligent electronics and automation, biotech, medical devices, and defence, to become a driving force behind Thailand’s new economy. The new digital economy minister has withdrawn his predecessor’s threat to close Facebook in retaliation for scam advertisements. The minister said locking Facebook would have widespread impact on millions of business operators who depend on the platform, and on some 45 million regular Facebook users. He plans to negotiate with Facebook executives in Singapore and Thailand to block scam advertisements. A man surrendered to police yesterday after a gunman shot and killed a highway police officer and injured another following an argument over a job transfer. Eyewitnesses told police the shootings took place after a request by the man Mr Praween for the transfer of his nephew, who is a policeman, was turned down. Mr Praween is believed to have ordered the shooting and turned himself in yesterday, the gunman remains at large. The prime minister says the government is stepping up efforts to address the impact of decreased rainfall and drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon that is affecting farmers across the country. He said the government is concerned for people's well-being, especially agricultural market expansion, increasing farmers' income, boosting farming efficiency, reducing production costs, and promoting exports. A major fire broke out at the Pattaya Floating Market last night, Fire-fighters were trying to put out the blaze which was still smoldering at 10 pm. The fire appears to have gutted the entire market, There were no reports of injury, the cause is being investigated.. Thai Airways International is in talks with Boeing and Airbus for a plane order potentially involving more than 90 jets as it’s restructuring and gears up for take off. Around The Region: Japanese researchers have devised a system that combines thermal imaging and artificial intelligence to identify pupils who have dozed off in class. One academic suggested the system appears to be designed to “control” children and that it could be harmful to their development without regulations on how it is used in classrooms. The weather: Cloud and thunderstorms in central and northern thailand Clearer in the south. Chiang Mai and the north: thunderstorms 32C Bangkok:, thunderstorms, 32C Pattaya, thunderstorms 32C Phuket and the south: DRY partly cloudy,: 31C Hua Hin: Bright, cloudy, Thundershowers: 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 -- SURF 102.5 FM 2023-09-08 Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 - 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

Teens Suspected of Starting Fire Captured on CCTV Picture: 77kaoded SAMUT PRAKAN - On September 7th, security footage at 01:02 am recorded a teenage boy riding an orange and white Honda PCX motorcycle without a license plate, accompanied by two teenage girls, entering an alley. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305866-teens-suspected-of-starting-fire-captured-on-cctv/

Thaksin's Family Refutes Fake News; Misleading Post Sparks Outrage Picture: Sanook An online upload showcasing ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in casual attire with his young granddaughter has recently ignited debates. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305865-thaksins-family-refutes-fake-news misleading-post-sparks-outrage/

An online upload showcasing ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in casual attire with his young granddaughter has recently ignited debates. The accompanying text hinted that Thaksin, presently under custody and being treated at the Royal Thai Police medical facility, was back at his residence in robust health, reported Sanook. However, Panthongtae Shinawatra, Thaksin's son, quickly dispelled these rumors by sharing the same image on Twitter, labeling it as "fake news." He pointed out that the photo was old, previously posted on Instagram by his sister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on April 10, 2022. The event depicted in the image took place abroad. Panthongtae further commented, "Neither the Royal Thai Police Hospital nor the Department of Corrections should have to explain this. But Prasit [the Facebook user who shared the image] better prepare to explain his intentions to the investigators." This indicates the family's intention to take legal action against those spreading false information. The incident has spurred widespread support from netizens, who believe that legal action will deter the spread of fake news in the community. Picture: Sanook -- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-08 - 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 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Foreigners arrested for working without permission Picture: Siam Rath In line with the policies of Lt. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas, Chief of the Police Department, to monitor foreigners involved in international crime or misbehavior within Thailand, the Immigration Office, led by Lt. Gen. Phakphum Sapchatchawan, has initiated an investigation in collaboration with local enforcement agencies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305864-foreigners-arrested-for-working-without-permission/

New, Open Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex-Minister Who Skipped Town by TNR Staff Police searching former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthipol Khunpluem’s (inset) house in Chonburi. THE Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases in Rayong this afternoon (Sep. 7) issued a new, open arrest warrant for former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthipol Khunpluem under malfeasance charges stemming from approval of a condominium project in Pattaya over a decade ago, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305863-new-open-arrest-warrant-issued-for-ex-minister-who-skipped-town/

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