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Cable-Thieving Suspects Nabbed by Military Police Picture: Siam Rath BANGKOK - Air Vice Marshal Prapasson Sonjai, spokesperson for the Air Force, revealed that Air Force military police apprehended suspected criminals attempting cable theft at the entrance to the Air Force Base in Taling Chan District, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305341-cable-thieving-suspects-nabbed-by-military-police/

Thaksin Must Serve 1-Year Sentence, No More Sentence Reductions, says Wissanu Picture: Daily News Deputy Prime Minister 'Wissanu Krua-ngam' has clarified the process following the announcement of sentence reduction in the royal decree. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305339-thaksin-must-serve-1-year-sentence-no-more-sentence-reductions-says-wissanu/

Deputy Prime Minister 'Wissanu Krua-ngam' has clarified the process following the announcement of sentence reduction in the royal decree. Former Prime Minister 'Thaksin Shinawatra' will be treated like an ordinary prisoner, with no further sentence reductions, signifying an uncompromising exercise of supreme royal authority. reported Daily News On September 1st, Deputy Prime Minister Visanu Krua-ngam disclosed over the phone that following the publication of the royal pardon announcement on the official royal gazette website, which reduced Thaksin Shinawatra's sentence to 1 year, normal procedures would be adhered to. Thaksin will be treated like any other regular prisoner. In case of illness during his sentence, he will be transferred back to the prison infirmary. If his health doesn't improve, ongoing medical treatment will be provided. Once the announcement is issued in the royal gazette, it will be immediately enforceable, effective from the moment the decree is made public. Thaksin can no longer seek further royal clemency, having already received a royal pardon, and he must serve the remaining 1-year sentence without the possibility of sentence reduction. This solidifies the assertion of unassailable royal authority. Picture: Daily News -- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-02 - 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

Teen Flees Father's Attack, Gets Hit by Car - CCTV Footage Reveals Disturbing Incident Nonthaburi - Disturbing CCTV footage from three angles captured the moment a 14-year-old boy sprinted away from his father after being slapped and threatened with a knife, only to be struck by a car, resulting in injuries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305338-teen-flees-fathers-attack-gets-hit-by-car-cctv-footage-reveals-disturbing-incident/

Beach Patrol Officer Narrowly Escapes Plunge into Sea While Falling Asleep at the Wheel A heart-stopping incident unfolded as a Beach Patrol officer from Baan Phe had a near-fatal encounter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305335-beach-patrol-officer-narrowly-escapes-plunge-into-sea-while-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel/

Police Arrest Suspect for Illegally Trading Protected Wildlife Carcasses Online Picture: Siam Rath NARATHIWAT - Law enforcement officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) apprehended Mr. Nattapong, 28 years old, for unlawfully trading in protected wildlife carcasses. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305334-police-arrest-suspect-for-illegally-trading-protected-wildlife-carcasses-online/

'Big Joke' Unveils Vision for new Police Commander position Picture: Siam Rath Police Colonel Surachet Hakpal, Deputy National Police Chief, one of the four candidates, presented his vision for the 14th Police Commander position. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305333-big-joke-unveils-vision-for-new-police-commander-position/

Police Colonel Surachet Hakpal, Deputy National Police Chief, one of the four candidates, presented his vision for the 14th Police Commander position. He highlighted his achievements in addressing critical issues, namely the 'Loan Shark' and 'Call Center Gang' cases, reported Siam Rath. Surachet stated that his morning was spent writing a comprehensive four-page vision paper as instructed by Deputy National Police Chief General Damrongsak Kittiprapas. Emphasizing the police force's commitment to public service, Suchart emphasized that ensuring public safety remained paramount. He recognized the challenges posed by cases that had generated public concern, particularly those involving loan shark activities and call center scams. He stressed the importance of effectively addressing these issues to instill trust and security in the community. Surachet highlighted that these pressing matters required swift attention and a multi-pronged approach by the National Police Bureau. This includes thorough investigations, preventive measures, apprehension of wrongdoers, and recovering misappropriated assets. He underlined that restoring justice to the public and countering such illicit activities were integral to maintaining societal harmony and safety. Top picture: Siam Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-02 - 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

UPDATE: Illegal surrogacy ring busted in Bangkok as police raid three healthcare facilities by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. A special investigation team (DSI) raided three healthcare facilities, apprehending an operation secretly arranging surrogate mothers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305295-dsi-arrests-member-of-commercial-surrogacy-gang/?do=findComment&comment=18319778

Illegal surrogacy ring busted in Bangkok as police raid three healthcare facilities by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. A special investigation team (DSI) raided three healthcare facilities, apprehending an operation secretly arranging surrogate mothers. The illegal surrogacy operation involved Thai women paid to carry pregnancies before the infants were sent abroad. Crucial documents were found during the raid, and legal proceedings are underway. The illegal surrogacy operation news broke out today, at 6.30am. The DSI, under the supervision of Deputy Director Piya Raksakul, assigned Thinwut Silapat, Director of Foreign Affairs and International Crime, together with Arunsri Witchawut and Kanoklada Charoensiri, Special Case Management Directors, to raid three healthcare facilities. They were suspected of secretly arranging surrogate mothers before sending the children overseas. The first illegal surrogacy facility located in the Ngam Wong Wan area, Chatuchak District, Bangkok, was found to be involved in the case. A doctor offering Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services was identified to be related to the case and had performed body examinations, pregnancy care and childbirth for illegal surrogate mothers between 2018 and 2020. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/illegal-surrogacy-ring-busted-in-bangkok-as-authorities-raid-three-healthcare-facilities -- The Thaiger 2023-09-02 - 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

Miss Universe 2023 Official After Party: A glittering tribute to Studio 54 by Thaiger TOP 5 MUT 2023 pageants. Left to right: Nicha Poonpoka, Praveenar Singh Thakral, Anntonia Porsild, Kirana Jasmine Chewter, Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat The glamour, the glitz, and the electric energy of an era gone by came alive once again at the Miss Universe 2023 Official After Party held at Escape Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305330-miss-universe-2023-official-after-party-a-glittering-tribute-to-studio-54/

17-Year-Old Construction Worker Falls to His Death While Working in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Chonburi — A 17-year-old construction worker died after falling from a roof in the Pong sub-district of Chonburi on Thursday morning, August 31st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305329-17-year-old-construction-worker-falls-to-his-death-while-working-in-chonburi/

Turtle Rescued on Phuket Beach By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A sea turtle has been rescued on a beach in Thalang. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305328-turtle-rescued-on-phuket-beach/

Grab Taxi Cars are Now Allowed at Phuket Airport By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – ‘Grab’ taxi cars are now allowed as the first application taxi service to service the Phuket International Airport starting from today (September 1st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305327-grab-taxi-cars-are-now-allowed-at-phuket-airport/

Thapanee Kiatphaiboon began her role as new TAT Governor TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 1 September 2023 – Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305326-thapanee-kiatphaiboon-began-her-role-as-new-tat-governor/

Bangkok, 1 September 2023 – Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon today began her role as the new Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Having been with the TAT in 1999 after earning a master’s degree in science from the University of Surrey in the UK, Ms. Thapanee has held various positions within the organisation, including Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, and most recently Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing. In her most recent role as TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, Ms. Thapanee initiated various tourism initiatives to help drive Thailand’s economy. Among them included the workation in Thailand, faith and religious tourism routes, and solo travels – which helped stimulate 151.45 million domestic trips in 2022 – about 88% of the record year in 2019 – and generated 641.5 billion Baht. In her role as Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, Ms. Thapanee was recognised for her leadership in initiating the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification programme that enabled hotels and services to meet specific health and safety standards. The programme became a mandatory requirement for hotels seeking to register as quarantine facilities during the period of strict COVID-19 control measures and also received global recognition in alignment with the WTTC SafeTravels protocols. She also initiated the Special Tourist Visa (STV) scheme to promote the reopening of Thailand, which led to subsequent entry schemes, including Villa Quarantine, Yacht Quarantine and Golf Quarantine, as well as the Phuket Sandbox, which has been recognised internationally as the model for the country’s reopening. Recognised as a social media and technology savvy individual, Ms. Thapanee has played a key role in utilising technology and social media in the promotion and development of Thailand’s tourism. Some of her outstanding achievements in this area have included the Google Street View project in cooperation with Google Thailand, and the ‘Amazing Thailand’ social media platforms. As an advocate of Thailand’s tourism, Ms. Thapanee has been instrumental in the development of various special interest tourism products, including health and wellness tourism, yacht and cruise tourism, and community tourism, as well as the “King’s Wisdom for Sustainable Tourism” project, which won the PATA Grand Awards 2018 in the category of Education and Training. In her earlier years with the TAT, Ms. Thapanee was widely recognised for her contribution towards the promotion and development of intra-regional travel within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). TAT Newsroom Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2023/09/thapanee-kiatphaiboon-began-her-role-as-new-tat-governor/ -- TAT NEWS 2023-09-02 - 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

Red shirts to scatter and take various forms Thaksin Shinawatra’s leaning toward the establishment, the new governing coalition bringing together past ideological rivals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305325-red-shirts-to-scatter-and-take-various-forms/

Thaksin Shinawatra’s leaning toward the establishment, the new governing coalition bringing together past ideological rivals, and the rise of the Move Forward Party with its own die-hard supporters all point to the high possibility that the red-shirt movement will become splintered with some of its elements more extreme than others. Will the red shirts remain a political force to be reckoned with? Possibly but tough. Possibly because Pheu Thai, which they support, is being forced to compromise, not exactly willing to do so. This means that there is always a chance the red shirts will return to their characteristic aggression. Tough because even if Pheu Thai wants to make another U-turn yet, such a move will be difficult for obvious reasons. If Pheu Thai finds it hard to manoeuvre, so will the red shirts. The movement will have many shades. Very likely, some red shirts will become benign, others will maintain the trademarked rebellious attitude, and some others still will turn “orange” completely after disavowing Pheu Thai. What happens to the Srettha coalition will determine which group is the biggest and then the long-term future of the movement. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/red-shirts-to-scatter-and-take-various-forms/ -- Thai PBS 2023-09-02 - 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

Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok: New income documentation requirements by Sofie Rønnelund Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and consulates in Pattaya and Phuket has been forced to change the document requirement for confirmation of annual income on a short notice. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305323-norwegian-embassy-in-bangkok-new-income-documentation-requirements/

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and consulates in Pattaya and Phuket has been forced to change the document requirement for confirmation of annual income on a short notice. “Norwegian citizens in Thailand may need confirmation of their income/pension from Norway in connection with the extension of a one-year visa. In this connection, they ask the embassy to confirm annual income/pension. As it is the annual income that needs to be confirmed, we have required presentation of the latest annual statement from NAV or the latest tax return. The Embassy has changed its practice and will no longer calculate future income based on documentation of monthly payments,” they write in on their Facebook page. by Sofie Rønnelund Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Full story: https://scandasia.com/norwegian-embassy-in-bangkok-new-income-documentation-requirements/ -- ScandAsia 2023-09-02 - 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

Each Time House Meeting Collapses Through Lack Of Quorum ‘8.2m Baht Is Wasted’ by TNR Staff The House of Representatives meeting chamber. Top photo: NNT AFTER the House of Representatives meeting yesterday (Aug. 31) was adjourned through a lack of quorum, a Move Forward MP calculated that each time this occurs over 8.2 million baht is wasted, Sanook.com said today (Sept. 1). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305322-each-time-house-meeting-collapses-through-lack-of-quorum-‘82m-baht-is-wasted’/

AFTER the House of Representatives meeting yesterday (Aug. 31) was adjourned through a lack of quorum, a Move Forward MP calculated that each time this occurs over 8.2 million baht is wasted, Sanook.com said today (Sept. 1). At yesterday’s meeting Palang Prachrath MP for Chachoensao Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakon had tabled a motion on solving low shrimp prices. However Move Forward MP for Bangkok Mr. Piyarat Jongthep asked for counting of House quorum after noticing that very few MPs from parties in the coalition government were present. A check by pressing a button to certify presence at the meeting showed less than half of the 498 performing MPs were present, leading to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to adjourning it until next Thursday. by TNR Staff The House of Representatives meeting chamber. Top photo: NNT Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/09/01/each-time-house-meeting-collapses-through-lack-of-quorum-8-2m-baht-is-wasted/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-02 - 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 Saturday 2 September 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1305321-thailand-live-saturday-2-september-2023/

List Of Srettha Cabinet Members Submitted To HM King By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Top photo: Thai Rath A LIST OF NEWLY-FORMED CABINET of ministers under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has already been submitted to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn for formal approval, government officials said today (Sep.1). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305320-list-of-srettha-cabinet-members-submitted-to-hm-king/

New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes up the reins on Friday as he finalises his cabinet lineup which is expected to be sworn in by Monday, September 11th next. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Han Zhiqiang, extended an invitation to Mr Srettha to visit China and discuss closer economic collaboration with President Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup https://aseannow.com/topic/1305319-xi-jinping-invites-srettha-to-beijing-for-economic-talks-as-he-finalises-his-new-cabinet-lineup /