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Pattaya City Vows to Finish Roadworks on Beach Road and Second Road before Upcoming High Season in October By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said on Wednesday, August 30th, that the city will expedite roadworks on Beach Road and Second Road to complete ahead of their scheduled completion dates in preparation for the upcoming high season in October. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305133-pattaya-city-vows-to-finish-roadworks-on-beach-road-and-second-road-before-upcoming-high-season-in-october/

“Big Joke” Heads to Cambodia to Bust Call Center Gang BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – Deputy national police chief Pol. Gen. Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is set to travel to Cambodia in a crackdown on a call center gang linked to a murder of a victim family, committed by a husband. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305131-massive-police-response-to-the-case-of-a-family-murdered-by-father-after-฿17-million-scam-loss/?do=findComment&comment=18314585

Dane helps Thai police arrest transgender thief by Gregers Møller Photo: Manager Online A 78-year-old Danish businessman traveling in Thailand help Thai Metropolitan Police arrest a transgender woman called “Non Lada”. The woman is suspected of having a history of scamming foreigners that she targeted via a dating app. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305132-dane-helps-thai-police-arrest-transgender-thief/

Massive police response to the case of a family murdered by father after ฿1.7 million scam loss by James Morris and Son Nguyen Following the murders early on Monday morning, the National Police Commissioner General Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered senior officers from Royal Thai Police headquarters to assist the Provincial Police in Samut Prakan as well as the deployment of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). Senior police officials are liaising with the Banker’s Association and financial institutions to streamline and synchronise response efforts to freeze bank accounts where money has been lost to online scammers, to track the money and to retrieve it. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305131-massive-police-response-to-the-case-of-a-family-murdered-by-father-after-฿17-million-scam-loss/

Chonlanan’s Resignation As Pheu Thai Leader Seen As A Soap Opera By Thai Newsroom Reporters Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome, left, and Chonlanan Srikaew who resigned as Pheu Thai Party leader, right. THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN PROMISE earlier made by Chonlanan Srikaew to resign as Pheu Thai leader today (Aug.30) was likened to a scene of a soap opera shown on air as though it could have somehow entertained public viewers, according to Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305130-chonlanan’s-resignation-as-pheu-thai-leader-seen-as-a-soap-opera/

THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN PROMISE earlier made by Chonlanan Srikaew to resign as Pheu Thai leader today (Aug.30) was likened to a scene of a soap opera shown on air as though it could have somehow entertained public viewers, according to Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome. Chonlanan’s resignation as Pheu Thai leader, albeit known as an entirely nominal, powerless role as far as de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra is concerned, was comparable to a soap opera series which was by no means seen by the people as a solemn commitment of such a politician, Rangsiman commented. It was an ultimate irony for him to leave a partisan post for a ministerial one though his party had deliberately failed to keep their campaign promises earlier given to the people to never deal with the “uncles’ camps”, according to the Move Forward spokesman. By Thai Newsroom Reporters Move Forward MP/spokesman Rangsiman Rome, left, and Chonlanan Srikaew who resigned as Pheu Thai Party leader, right. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/30/chonlanans-resignation-as-pheu-thai-leader-seen-as-a-soap-opera/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-31 - 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

Couple Given Life In Jail For Torturing Toddler To Death, Seriously Injuring His Sister by TNR Staff The mother of the two toddlers being questioned. Photo: Amarin TV A WOMAN and her new husband who had tortured one toddler to death and seriously injured the other were given life in jail yesterday (Aug. 30), Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305129-couple-given-life-in-jail-for-torturing-toddler-to-death-seriously-injuring-his-sister/

A WOMAN and her new husband who had tortured one toddler to death and seriously injured the other were given life in jail yesterday (Aug. 30), Amarin TV said. The small boy, Phi Phi, was just two years and one month old when he died on May 26, 2022, after being severely tortured while her sister, Chao Kha, was badly injured on August 1, 2022 when she was just three years and four months old. Ms. Natthornwit Na Pattani, 27, the biological mother of the two children, and Mr. Tinnakorn Kamonsilp, 29, the stepfather, were charged with murder by torture and brutality and attempted murder with their death sentence being commuted to life imprisonment after confession. In Chao Kha’s case there was a rape charge as well. by TNR Staff The mother of the two toddlers being questioned. Photo: Amarin TV Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/30/couple-given-life-in-jail-for-torturing-toddler-to-death-seriously-injuring-his-sister/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-31 - 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 Thursday 31 August 2023 https://aseannow.com/topic/1305128-thailand-live-thursday-31-august-2023/

Two cases of new COVID Omicron sub-variant reported in Thailand Two new cases of COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant HK.3 infection have recently been detected in Thailand, but both patients have already recovered and their symptoms were not serious, said Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department today (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305114-two-cases-of-new-covid-omicron-sub-variant-reported-in-thailand/

From this Friday (September 1), beer in glass containers will be banned from Koh Tao as part of attempts to solve the garbage problem on the island. No more beer in glass bottles on Koh Tao Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305103-no-more-beer-in-glass-bottles-on-koh-tao/

Thailand to boost tourism by easing visa rules for Chinese, Indian travellers By Peter Roche PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand Thailand’s new government is looking to ease visa rules for, initially, Chinese and Indian tourists as PM Strettha Thavisin seeks to boost tourism revenue to 3.3 trillion baht in 2024. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305084-thailand-to-boost-tourism-by-easing-visa-rules-for-chinese-indian-travellers/

Thailand’s new government is looking to ease visa rules for, initially, Chinese and Indian tourists as PM Strettha Thavisin seeks to boost tourism revenue to 3.3 trillion baht in 2024. There are also plans to allow visitors from all countries to remain in the kingdom for longer. Many tourists, particularly from western countries, are currently granted 30 day, visa exempt, stays in the Kingdom. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese were easily the largest group of international visitors to Thailand. However, they currently have to go through an expensive and paperwork-heavy visa application process, which Srettha says has affected arrival numbers this year. The visa for Chinese visitors is only for 15 days. By Peter Roche PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/thailand-to-boost-tourism-by-easing-visa-rules-for-chinese-indian-travellers/ -- PhuketGO 2023-08-30 - 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

Third passenger terminal for Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport By Peter Roche PHOTO: Don Mueang AIrport Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport is to get a third passenger terminal, to improve capacity at the capital’s second airport. The project was confirmed by Airports of Thailand president, Kerati Kijmanawat, yesterday, August 29. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305083-third-passenger-terminal-for-bangkok’s-don-mueang-airport/

Thai crackdown snares Chinese fraudsters: Couple arrested for 1.5 billion baht cross-border scam by Mitch Connor Image via Bangkok Post A significant crackdown on foreign criminals in Thailand has led to the arrest of a Chinese couple implicated in fraudulent investment activities in their homeland, China. According to the Immigration Bureau (IB), the couple’s fraudulent activities reportedly caused financial damage exceeding 1.5 billion baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305077-thai-crackdown-snares-chinese-fraudsters-couple-arrested-for-15-billion-baht-cross-border-scam/

A significant crackdown on foreign criminals in Thailand has led to the arrest of a Chinese couple implicated in fraudulent investment activities in their homeland, China. According to the Immigration Bureau (IB), the couple’s fraudulent activities reportedly caused financial damage exceeding 1.5 billion baht. The Bureau Commissioner, Police Lieutenant General Pakphumpipat Sajjapan, announced the arrests during a briefing yesterday. He disclosed that a request for the arrest came directly from Chinese authorities who had reason to believe that the couple sought refuge in Thailand after swindling their victims of a staggering 1.5 billion baht. The authorities successfully traced the Chinese couple to a hotel in Pattaya, where their visas were subsequently revoked before being handed over for further action. Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat Sajjapan affirmed that this is part of their ongoing efforts to clamp down on foreign criminals who flee to Thailand. by Mitch Connor Image via Bangkok Post Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/chinese-couple-arrested-in-thailand-over-1-5-billion-baht-fraud -- The Thaiger 2023-08-30 - 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

PM dines with Thailand’s leading business executives Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had a private meeting over dinner with Thailand’s top business executives from diverse private sector fields on Monday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305076-pm-dines-with-thailand’s-leading-business-executives/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had a private meeting over dinner with Thailand’s top business executives from diverse private sector fields on Monday night. The special informal event was organised and hosted by Dr. Vichit Suraphongchai, chairman of SCB X. Other participants included Arthid Nanthawithaya, CEO of Siam Commercial Bank, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, CEO of King Power duty-free, Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Srithai Superware Group, Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, CEO of Thai Beverage, Suphachai Chearavanont, executive vice chairman of CP Group, Plew Trivisvavet, CEO and chairman of the Ch. Karnchang construction giant, Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, chair and CEO of WHA Group, specialising in logistics, power plants and industrial estates. A group photo of those attending the dinner was posted on social media by the prime minister himself. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-dines-with-thailands-leading-business-executives/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-30 - 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

Pheu Thai Leader to Step Down BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – The Pheu Thai party’s leader Cholnan Srikaew will resign to keep his word after his mission to form a new government is completed, said Pheu Thai party list MP Adisorn Piengkes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305069-pheu-thai-leader-to-step-down/

BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – The Pheu Thai party’s leader Cholnan Srikaew will resign to keep his word after his mission to form a new government is completed, said Pheu Thai party list MP Adisorn Piengkes. Adisorn posted a message on social media stating that Cholnan will step down as the party’s leader following the successful establishment of the government, which saw Srettha Thavisin become the prime minister. His resignation means that the party will have to elect a new party executive committee within 60 days. During the election campaign for votes, Pheu Thai leader promised that his party would not join a coalition which included the military-linked parties otherwise he would step down as party leader. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230602 -- TNA-MCOT 2023-08-30 - 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

Thailand’s expressway authority digs into land values with market survey by Mitch Connor Photo: EXAT via Phansak The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) initiated a market survey concerning its plots of land located under and close to its elevated expressways. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305065-thailand’s-expressway-authority-digs-into-land-values-with-market-survey/

Innocent man freed after 80 days due to mistaken identity in Thai drug case by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of KhaoSod. An innocent Thai man spent 80 days in jail due to a case of mistaken identity. The 26 year old man, Anucha was released from the Special Bangkok Prison yesterday, Full stoory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305064-innocent-man-freed-after-80-days-due-to-mistaken-identity-in-thai-drug-case/

Australian man falls to death from 6th floor of Phuket Airport by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center A 50 year old Australian man last night reportedly jumped out of the sixth floor of a car parking facility at Phuket International Airport. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305060-australian-man-falls-to-death-from-6th-floor-of-phuket-airport/

Thai deluge: Heavy rainfall to reign across 49 provinces, Bangkok wades into 70% chance by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Luka Vovk, Unsplash Severe rainfall is expected in 49 provinces across Thailand today, particularly in the north and northeast. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also expected to experience rainfall, with a 70% chance forecasted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305057-thai-deluge-heavy-rainfall-to-reign-across-49-provinces-bangkok-wades-into-70-chance/

Severe rainfall is expected in 49 provinces across Thailand today, particularly in the north and northeast. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are also expected to experience rainfall, with a 70% chance forecasted. According to the Thai Meteorological Department’s forecast for the next 24 hours, strong monsoons are sweeping across the northern and upper northeastern regions, while a fairly strong southwest monsoon is blowing over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. This weather pattern is expected to increase rainfall across the country, with heavy rainfall in certain areas in the central, eastern, and southern regions. The north and northeast are particularly expected to experience heavy rainfall. In the north, there’s a 70% chance of thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in certain areas, notably the provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. The lowest temperature is expected to be 23-25 degrees Celsius, with the highest being 30-35 degrees Celsius. Southwest winds are expected to blow at a speed of 10-20 kilometres per hour. The northeast is predicted to experience thunderstorms, with an 80% chance of rain and heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in certain areas, notably in the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. The lowest temperature is expected to be 23-26 degrees Celsius, with the highest being 27-34 degrees Celsius. Southwest winds are expected to blow at a speed of 10-25 kilometres per hour. by Nattapong Westwood Top Picture courtesy of Luka Vovk, Unsplash Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/weather/heavy-rain-forecasted-across-49-provinces-in-thailand-north-and-northeast-facing-biggest-downpour -- The Thaiger 2023-08-30 - 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