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THE CONFIDENCE of the Pheu Thai-led government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will be adversely affected if de facto party boss Thaksin Shinawatra continues to literally keep himself as a convicted inmate out of jail for longer than appropriate, according to a noted academic. Thammasat University law lecturer Prinya Thaewanarumitkul has posted on his Facebook page to say the Pheu Thai-led government will almost certainly be taken to task by members of society for allegedly applying double standards in favour of the former prime minister who might possibly be allowed to literally keep himself outside of Bangkok Remand Prison after he has recovered from “illnesses” at Police Hospital or any other hospital. Prinya commented that the Srettha government’s integrity and stability will be more or less affected if the de facto Pheu Thai boss manages to literally keep himself out of jail, given a contentious excuse of “illnesses” such as a cardiac disease. In the mid-morning of Aug.22, Thaksin was brought from Don Mueang airport to the Supreme Court and then to Bangkok Remand Prison where he stayed barely a half day before he was transferred in the middle of the night to Police Hospital where he has been admitted for “illnesses” since. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Pheu Thai de facto boss Thaksin Shinawatra upon his arrival at Don Mueang Airport on Aug. 22, 2023. Photo: Sanook.com Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/09/05/pheu-thai-govt-to-be-slammed-if-inmate-thaksin-allowed-out-of-jail-for-long-academic/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-06 - 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

Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver Surrenders in Patong After Shooting Fellow Taxi Driver By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A Tuk Tuk taxi driver has surrendered after shooting another Tuk Tuk taxi driver, who sustained serious injuries. The two men worked at the same taxi stand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305646-tuk-tuk-taxi-driver-surrenders-in-patong-after-shooting-fellow-taxi-driver/

Minors Found at Entertainment Venue in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – An owner of an entertainment venue was arrested after minors were found partying at the business, say Patong Police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305645-minors-found-at-entertainment-venue-in-patong/

Khao Kheow Zoo in Sri Racha to Celebrate the 58th Birthday of Mother Jasmine, Thailand’s Oldest Hippo By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Khao Kheow Open Zoo Sri Racha – The Khao Kheow Open Zoo is inviting people to join Mother Jasmine’s birthday celebration on September 8th, 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305644-khao-kheow-zoo-in-sri-racha-to-celebrate-the-58th-birthday-of-mother-jasmine-thailand’s-oldest-hippo/

Pattaya City Revolutionizes Tourism with the TAGTHAi Pattaya Pass App By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya — Pattaya City embraces a new tourism era with the launch of the “TAGTHAi Pattaya Pass” on September 4th, 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305643-pattaya-city-revolutionizes-tourism-with-the-tagthai-pattaya-pass-app/

Dengue Fever Claims 3 Lives in Chonburi, as Cases Top 2,900 Last Week By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi — Chonburi is grappling with dengue fever after over 2,900 people have been infected with the disease and 3 killed during the last week, Banglamung District Public Health officials said at a health situation update conference on September 4th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305642-dengue-fever-claims-3-lives-in-chonburi-as-cases-top-2900-last-week/

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Lack of compromise delays House Standing Committee chair assignments A meeting of political parties to assign the chairs of 35 House Standing Committees yesterday (Monday) made no progress, as the parties refused to compromise, according to Pichet Chuamuangphan, second deputy House spokesman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305622-lack-of-compromise-delays-house-standing-committee-chair-assignments/

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police, is in Cambodia today (Tuesday) to seek cooperation from police there in the arrests of nine Thai and Chinese suspects working in a call centre gang. Deputy police chief in Cambodia seeking help to track down call centre gang members Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305634-deputy-police-chief-in-cambodia-seeking-help-to-track-down-call-centre-gang-members/

Advice on military reform offered to Thailand’s new Defence Minister Photo from Facebook: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has offered some advice to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang regarding military reform, suggesting that he should not follow everything told to him by the military’s top brass, following their informal meeting on Sunday at Government House. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305610-advice-on-military-reform-offered-to-thailand’s-new-defence-minister/

Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has offered some advice to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang regarding military reform, suggesting that he should not follow everything told to him by the military’s top brass, following their informal meeting on Sunday at Government House. The first area is the procurement of armaments. Somchai said that the issue is not about whether to purchase or not, but is about whether the armaments to be procured are useful and worth the expenditure and whether the procurement process is transparent. The second area is mandatory or voluntary conscription. He said the issue at stake is not the method of enlistment, but is about the abuse of the conscripts, by making them to run errands and do chores at the houses of generals and the exploitation of junior officers by their seniors. Top Photo from Facebook: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/advice-on-military-reform-offered-to-thailands-new-defence-minister/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-05 - 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

Heroic Thai husband’s defence of pregnant wife ends in fatal stabbing by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ Chonyuen Wisutthipat. A Thai man defending his pregnant wife from an attack from a man with mental health issues wielding a knife was fatally stabbed in the chest. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305609-heroic-thai-husband’s-defence-of-pregnant-wife-ends-in-fatal-stabbing/

Tourism operators in Chiang Mai brace for high season By Peter Roche PHOTO: Wikimedia Chiang Mai officials and tourism operators have met to discuss preparation for the forthcoming high season, including measures to deal with crime. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305608-tourism-operators-in-chiang-mai-brace-for-high-season/

Bangkok governor wants the city to become “international business hub” By Peter Roche Flickr/Roberto Trombetta The governor of Bangkok has ambitious hopes of turning the Thai capital into a hub for international business. Chadchart Sittipunt says transforming Bangkok into a foreign business hub can only benefit everyone, through job creation and income generation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305607-bangkok-governor-wants-the-city-to-become-“international-business-hub”/

Thai police score big: Massive drug bust nets millions in meth and firepower by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. Thai police seized a staggering haul of illegal narcotics, in a drug bust, including three million methamphetamine pills, 11 kilogrammes of crystal meth, 7 kilogrammes of heroin, and a slew of military-grade weapons. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305604-thai-police-score-big-massive-drug-bust-nets-millions-in-meth-and-firepower/

Latest cabinet line-up at a glance The new cabinet line-up is about almost complete, with the core party, Pheu Thai, taking most of the economic portfolios, including finance, commerce and transport. FFull story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305603-latest-cabinet-line-up-at-a-glance/

The new cabinet line-up is about almost complete, with the core party, Pheu Thai, taking most of the economic portfolios, including finance, commerce and transport. The latest cabinet line-up of the 11-party coalition government is as follows: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin also doubles as finance minister. There will be 6 deputy ministers, including Phumtham Wechayachai, who will also be commerce minister. Anutin Charnvirakul will also be interior minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga will also be energy minister, Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan will also be natural resources and environment minister. The other two DPMs will be Chousak Sirinil and Somsak Thepsuthin. Additionally: • Puangpetch Chunla-iad will be minister of the Prime Minister’s Office. • Pol Col Thawee Sodsong will be justice minister. • Pai Leeke and Supamas Isarabhakdi will be deputy commerce ministers. • Gen Natthaphon Narkpanich will be defence minister. • Cholnan Srikaew will be public health minister • Santi Promphat will be deputy public health minister. • Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara will be foreign minister. • Julapun Amornvivat and Kritsada Jinavijarana will bedeputy finance ministers. • Sudaophan Wangsuphakitkosol will be minister of sports and tourism. • Varawut Silpa-archa will be minister of social development and human security. • Songsak Thongsri will be minster of higher education, science, research and innovations. • Thamanat Prompao will be agriculture and agricultural cooperatives minister. • Anucha Nakasai and Napinthorn Srisappang will bedeputy agriculture ministers. • Suriya Juangroongruangkit will be transport minister. • Suraphong Piyachote and Monporn Charoensri will bedeputy transport ministers. • Prasert Chanthararuangthong will be minister of digital economy and society. • Chada Chaiseth and Sermsak Pongpanich will be deputy interior ministers. • Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn will be labour minister. • Sutin Klungsang will be culture minister. • Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob will be education minister. • Surasak Phancharoenworakul and Nahathai Thewphaingarm will be deputy education ministers. • M.L. Chayotid Kridakorn will be industry minister. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/latest-cabinet-line-up-at-a-glance/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-05 - 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

Tourism Dept Supports Visa-Free Initiative by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Tourism has said it fully supports the government’s initiative to potentially extend visa-free arrivals to more nationalities. The move is expected to boost Thailand’s tourism sector. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305602-tourism-dept-supports-visa-free-initiative/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Tourism has said it fully supports the government’s initiative to potentially extend visa-free arrivals to more nationalities. The move is expected to boost Thailand’s tourism sector. Director-General Chaturon Phakdeewanich said a well-executed visa waiver policy could heighten Thailand’s competitive edge, especially considering the lower tour package costs in the country. He emphasized that the government must weigh its options between a full visa waiver and merely waiving the visa application fee. Additionally, he stressed the need for alternative revenue streams to offset lost visa application revenues. Chaturon assured that the department is ready to spearhead this policy, but emphasized the need for a thorough vetting process to safeguard national interests. Thai authorities are projecting the number of international visitors to reach as high as 27.4 million by the end of the year, followed by further growth next year due to various tourism-promoting campaigns and policies. by Paul Rujopakarn Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230905104943853 -- NNT 2023-09-05 - 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

Expansion plans for Phuket Airport progress to design stage By Peter Roche PHOTO: Phuket Airport, circa 2006 - Wikimedia A proposal to expand Phuket International Airport is moving ahead, with plans now in the design phase, according to Airports of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305599-expansion-plans-for-phuket-airport-progress-to-design-stage/

UPDATE: Russian man arrested for money laundering linked to scam call centre by Petch Petpailin Photo via ThaiRath. Police arrested a Russian man for his involvement in a money laundering scheme for a scam call centre gang at a hotel on Koh Samui island in the southern province of Surat Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305556-russian-man-denies-ties-to-call-center-gang-cites-cryptocurrency-dealings/?do=findComment&comment=18326995

Suan Dusit Poll finds Chiang Mai, Phetchabun, and Nan top people’s rainy season travel wish list by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Suan Dusit Poll agency has conducted a survey of people’s opinions on the topic of “The New Government and Tourism”, reaching out to 1,114 respondents nationwide from August 28 to September 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305595-suan-dusit-poll-finds-chiang-mai-phetchabun-and-nan-top-people’s-rainy-season-travel-wish-list/

Thai man falls into hot spring in Chiang Mai due to broken bridge railing by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ World Variety News Cm-lanna A 16 year old Thai youth suffered severe burns after plunging into a scorching hot spring with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Celsius at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park in the Fang district of the northern province of Chiang Mai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305591-thai-man-falls-into-hot-spring-in-chiang-mai-due-to-broken-bridge-railing/

Powerful storm affects 54 provinces in Thailand: meteorological department issues warning by Nattapong Westwood Image by Netfalls A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across 54 provinces in Thailand, with the Meteorological Department issuing a warning today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305590-powerful-storm-affects-54-provinces-in-thailand-meteorological-department-issues-warning/

A powerful storm system is wreaking havoc across 54 provinces in Thailand, with the Meteorological Department issuing a warning today. The southern region is experiencing the most rainfall, covering 80% of the area. Bangkok is also affected, with the residents urged to be vigilant for sudden flooding and forest runoff. The storm system is moving across the northern and northeastern regions towards the low-pressure area over the Gulf of Tangjia. It is accompanied by a robust southwestern monsoon that continues to blow over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This combination has resulted in heavy rainfall in some parts of the northern, northeastern, central, eastern, and southern regions, including torrential rain in some areas of the western southern region. The public in these areas is being warned of the dangers of heavy to torrential rain and accumulated rainfall, which could lead to sudden flooding and forest runoff. In particular, people in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying areas, as well as those travelling through these areas, should be on alert for thunderstorms during this period. by Nattapong Westwood Top Image by Netfalls Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/powerful-storm-affects-54-provinces-in-thailand-meteorological-department-issues-warning -- The Thaiger 2023-09-05 - 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